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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30
NoTABLE ANNIVERSARIES

The United States congress on March
%, 1862, passed an appropriation Of
$500 900 for new ironclads and vot-
ed its thanks to John Ericsson for
creating the Monitor. President JEFF
ferson Davis of the Confederate states
sent to congress at Richmond on March
30, 1862, a recommendation to enroll
all citizens In Confederate territory be-
tween the ages Of eighteen and thirty
FIVE for military service. On March
81, 1862, Henry Wilson OF Massachu-
sets precipitated, a debate in the Unit
ed States senate by a speech urging
the freeing of negroes held as slaves
in the District Of Columbia John God
frey SAKE. American poet, died aged
seventy-four. on March 81, 1887.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30
NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

The Society Of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists through the
national flower show committee has
closed a contract and will hold an inter-
national flower show in New York the
first week in April, 1913, when more
than $4,000 will be offered in prizes.
A number Of societies will contribute
gold medals and other trophies.
Representatives of foreign florists In
this country will exhibit flowers and
plants in competition with the products
Of the United States.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30
Hens In the Orchard.

Hens In the Orchard.
Hens do well In orchards of apple or
plum. They destroy insects and scat.
ter their droppings evenly. Do not put
them In peach orchards.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30

Representative Frank Clark, Who De-
manded Florida Everglades Inquiry.
eral authorities, advertised extensive
ly throughout the United States and,
1t is ~contended. collected millions of
dollars for lands obtained at 90 cents
an acre and sold as high as $50 an
acre which are now covered with
from ten to twenty feet of water,
which will not be drained for many
years II ever and the ultimate value
of which is doubtful.
= B
WATERLOO CENTENARY
The committee formed under the
presidency Of General Baron de Heusch
to arrange for the celebration ON June
IS, 1915. of the centenary of the battle
of Waterloo decided on the construe-
ton OF n mausoleum at Plancenoit or
Braine FAlleud. The memorial, ac-
cording to q design submitted for final
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30
uNDERWooD's STATE

April 1 is Democratic presidential
primary day in ALABAMA, and April 16
Is Democratic state convention day,
when delegates to the national con-
vention viii be selected. Alabama is
Oscar w. Underwood's home state, and
when Mr.. Underwood was listed among
presidential aspirants his Alabama fol-
lowing promised to make things hum
for him at convention time.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30

senate, 1896. and was a captain In
R~oosevelt's rough riders In the Span
ish-American wal. He served as
sheriff Of Otero county, N. NJ, for a
short time in 1899 and then became a
lieutenant of scouts In the Philippines.
He was chief of police Of Manila and
organized the first civil police force
under American government, August,
1902. He was governor of the province
of Isabella, p. l., 1904-5, governor of
Samar, 1867, and became governor Of
New Mexico In June, 1907.
1t is told Of Representative Curry
that during his war service In the
Philippines he once secured the sur
render Of 1000 men by mere force Of
argument, advancing under a flag Of
truce in the company Of but a single
priest and convincing the insurgent
general that the latter's bread was
buttered on the American side.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30
THE

The basis of representation as fixed
for the national Prohibition convention
at Atlantic City, N. j., on July 10 Is as
follows:
Each state and territory In entitled
to four delegates at large.
Each state is entitled to a additional
delegate for each 200 votes or major
fraction thereof cast for Eugene W.
Chain for president in 1908.
The District of Columbia Is entitled
to two delegates. Each state, terri
tory and the District of Columbia Is
entitled to as many alternates as its
number of delegates.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30
LADY DAY

Lady day, on March %, Ii one OF
the quarter days in England and Ire
land. when rent is made payable. In
the Roman Catholic church 1t Ia cele-
brated as the Feast of the Annuncia-
ton, and 1t Is observed as a feast by
the English church. In France the
day is called Notre Dame de Mars.
The earliest evidence Of the celebra-
ton of the annunciation Of the Virgin
Mary is found in q canon Of the
church council of Toledo, held In $50.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30
ALL ELECTRIC TRAINS

That within twenty-five years cleo
tricity will entirely supplant steam in
locomotives on all railroads Of the
country was the recent declaration OF
President +. p. Ripley of the Santa
Fe Railway company.
at seems probable" he said. "espe-
cially In view of the remarkable evo-
luton of the application Of electricity
during the last few years, that the
next generation will see electricity
used as a motive power of all trains,
freight as well as passenger and
transcontinental as well as local."
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-03-30

A YOUNG man stood with his hand
~ ON the latch Of a house in the
"A country. admired the cheerful
aunaaranca 81 tho pIara thau
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10
A Glimpse At Mexico.

That the reports OF The instruction of rebels have been 49,
exaggerated ard that Mexico furnishes opportunity for
American investors both large and small is the staten Mt OF John
McCaughan FOR years American Durango and the
Of 100 0O0rarch that city who is in Atlanta visiting
his s lrs Robert r. Brcwn at 4z2 Peahtrte street.
Mr. McCaughaus statement is especially interesting just at
this e Only Sunday morning the Associated Press dispatches
carried The story that the United States would likely intervene
serious the situation in Mexico.
1t not generally known but there has not been national
bank failure entire country since $780, when the national
banking law passed Our banks examined every thirty
days and at each examination there must be SO per Of the de-
posts on hand and subject to sight check
Our public school system is excellent Every public school
teacher is pensoned for life full pay after they have given
years service In this way DID, teachers
schools and the time offer inducement high
class people.
Our high school teachers the leading lawyers DOCTORS
bankers preachers and the country They take
giving their time the high schools of the state and the
dents instructed in practical matters by successful of the
different professions rather than by theorists This system has
met with great success
Recently the principal of public school governor
of state and the retiring became principal school,
There practically the honor being principal of Mexican
school there to be United States senator in this country so
you may judge by that that the Mexcans believe education
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

There limit the extent that newspaper influence pub
lie opinion with the crowd along we'll paths mostly
many viewpoints The publisher who gets too far
Of the procession generally and always about
month behind with his payroll Every has its 'reformer
who deem their things upside down every
sion and do not fail to advise pencpusher HIT
Fitzgerald its full patriots whose ambition seems to be to
pose and for all virtues cosmopolitan such
as ours people from every cline and many CUSTOMS
along with its Cities not built by reaction
moycod it takes live progressive who do things
skyscraper Streets and put white To stand
still is impossible marching there
middle ground Fzgead progressive citizens believe in IFS
destiny BELIEF will build the City, wetmed
paign publicity will bring immediate results, the Bankers Mer
urged together for the general good
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10
New School Room
Is TO be Opened

The Board of Education has
made arrangements to use the old
Episcopal Church Building for the
new school room; it having been
previously stated in these columns
that an overflow Of pupils had
made it necessary to secure more
room and an extra teacher. Sup
erintendent II. b. Ritchie states
that they are having the church
building arranged very convenient
" for school purposes and it will
be one of the most comfortable
schools in the city. The new school,
will be opened in a few days, the
rainy weather making it necessary
to postpone it little while. Mrs.
Womble, of Moultrie, has been
elected as new teacher and will be
placed in charge of this building.
All pupils who expect to enter
school are urged to do so at once
No pupils will be allowed to enter
the first grade after this week.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10
Mr.. Martins Expense Account
nses, as flied by the Hon. D. L. Martin are as
The State Election.

general thing October elections usually peruncory
affairs election demands the the
number of important constitutional amendments will
have to be ratified The
finally passed by the State Executive Committee after its in
vestgaon of the fraudulent election Gme County will be elected
without opposition Judge Newt Morris well Hon. j. j.
the defeated candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture
ned independent The only opposition to the democratic
ticket will from the socialist party which expected poll
about 1000 the Georga third
the hoary the peoples interests will in future be fought
inside the Democratic this State Independentsm
unpopular establishment of legal primary Georgia
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10
Guar dams Sale.
Georgia Irwin County.

Georgla-lrWin County.
By virtue of an order of the
Court of Ordinary Of Irwin coun-
ty; will be sold at public outcry,
on the first Tuesday in October,
1912, at the court house in Irwin
County, Georgia, between the
usual hours of sale, the pine tim
Der growing and situated on the
following described land, to-wit:
The pine timber on all of lot Of
land Number Fifty-nine (59) in
Third (3rd) District Of Ben Hill
county, Georgia. contai Four
Hundred Ninety 4 cres,
more or less.
Also the pine timber on all of
lot OF land Number Twenty-eight
(28) in the Third (3rd) District
OF Irwin county, Georgia, con-
tanning -Four Hundred Ninetse
(49O acres, more or less.
Also the pine timber on One
H El79 q ed, twenty-five and one
half (l223a) acres, more or less. of
lot of land Number Sixtv.fwo
(62l IN the Third Ord District
Of ;t,, Irwin county, Georgia, and
east quarter of said lot Of land.
Also the pine timber on Ten
(l0) scres, more Or less, of lot If
ia an Number ml:l, TJ%genty-nine (2eJ,
irwin county, Georgia, said ton
acres lying and being in, the
!! Northwest corner of said lot %, Of
land. '0 io' "
Terms Of sale will be made
known No on day of sale. ''"0'
This 4th day of September, 1912
ELIZABETH FLETCHER.
Guardian of Una and Mile
Fletcher. GO a'' 1
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

The Atlanta Journal bent futess attempt to force the
States public schools into political turmoil Failing getting the
principles estate ard controversy become enbrod this
partisan Sheet fearful lest the defeat of its faction at the last eeo
bring oblivion, calls the common school
teacher help Of its dilemma Our teachers already have all
the duties they can properly and education Of
and have interest in the sham battle carried on by this
''of an on organ of reform.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Mrs. Thomas VI. Griffin enter
tanned several couples at Rock
last Friday evening in honor of
Mrs. j. NJ. McDonald's guests,
Misses Marion and Marguerite
Wilmington, Of Valdosta.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

What think of this? The Government Printing Office
biggest pripey the world furnished Congress during the
2656C0 envelopes These envelopes bore the OF
Senator Representative in facsimile and most largely used in
sending waiting but opgsucrg public the ueances Of
speeches taken from the Congressional
Record Is there any wonder that the country restless?
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Upon reasoning these reports be ustfed the
spectators greater than those OF
producers The planter is eghbor and the make
your LIVING off, his should you most for
yours. Until the manufacturer made to give month
y report manufactured goods hard and the
Der of bales The following month for his
ton ard given the publicity given
the planter every Gnner and Warehouse
should give information of the cotton hand
Quit stacking cards against the farmer giving the specua
tors club beat you With
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

State Of Georgia, County of Ben Hill, IS:
/, A. H. Thurmond cashier Of the aboVe-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best OF my knowledge and belief
A. H. THuRMoND Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day
September. 1912. Clayton Jay
Notary Public.
NJ W Garbutt
j. Hawkins Goodman,
j. B. SEanoR,
Directors
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Prof. D. B. Nicholson, of Ro-
chelIe, filled the pulpit of Central
Methodist Church Sunday morn
ing and night, in the absence of
the pastor, Rev. Guyton Fisher.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10
This Man Would Raise
Pecans on Hickory Trees

Milledgeville, Ca, Sept. o.
F. W. Hendrickson, the Burbank
of Baldwin county, is experiment
ting trying to raise pecans on
hickory trees and he has made a
good start in that direction. He
has cut off tops of healthy trees
and top-worked them with pecan
buds.
He is much encouraged, for the
trees have grown several feet in
a years time.
Mr.. Hendrickson is an expe-
rienced grower and gets fine re-
suits from his efforts along i'm
provement lines.
Mr.. John F. Null, Of Atlanta,
is here visiting the family of his
sister, Mrs. Charles H. Bright
man.
Money to loan on city proper
tY. See me at once.
69-to-x. Chas. B. Teal.
DR.. Tom White has returned
from an extended visit in the
North.
FOR RENT-One 5-room house
No. sos S. Grant st. Apply to
J. C. Bush. 69-2t
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Gum-chewing has been abolished
in the navy. Now can the ghosts
of Paul Jones, Decatur and Farra-
gut rest in peace.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

A bachelor who lived sixty-eight
years in one New Jersey hotel
leaves this message to young men:
'Marrv!"
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

l. j. D. Dorminey cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best OF my knowledge and belief
j. d. Dorminey, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day
of September. 1912.
JESSE GRANTHAM,
Notary Public,
Correct Attest:
W. r. BowEN,
E. T. JAMES,
j. E. TURNER,
Directors.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Mr.. Martin Robitzsch is connect
ed with the Ben Hill Company
Warehouse this season.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Mr.. Tom Wilcox, bookeeper at
the American State Bank, is spend
ing his vacation at the home of
his grandfather in TeIfair county.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

County will ask admtance the Cordee Judicial Circuit
the session of the Legislature It's close proximity to Ben Hill
Irwin Crisp Wilcox Counties makes it very desirable to join
this Circuit The representatives, of The counties the
circuit will give it their unanimous support.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

The Harvard professor who
claims that he is able to catch fish
with noise probably did his ex-
perimenting with suckers.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Mr.. Ed. Northern, of Atlanta,
is transacting business in the city.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Mr.. Fred J. Hansen has return
ed from a visit to Atlanta.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

DR.. Tom White has returned
from an extended visit in the
North.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

Money to loan on city proper
tY. See me at once.
69-to-x. Chas. B. Teal.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-10

FOR RENT-One 5-room house
No. sos S. Grant st. Apply to
J. C. Bush. 69-2t
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-01-26
Forging Ahead.

Another Of our boys making good.
this article clipped frem the Detroit
Press, speaks for itself:
q. {. Ruley, the new assistant to
the pastor tDr. Nance), Of the First
Church OF Detroit, has arrived from
Milwaukee, and taken up his resi-.
dence In the church house. Glasses
In the gymnasium for the difIcrcn,
ages will he carried ON during the at.
ternoon and evening OF every day In
the week, and special rooms for both
men and women will be kept open at
the same hours, This church house
Is one Of the most thoroughly
equipped IN the West, and promises
Ia he OF great service IN enabling the
church To minister to the needs of
the community.
Clyde also writes home that he likes
his new work and Is busy ~ can I've
doing the work Of six men. We are
always glad To hear goed reports from
our young people, Wish him SUCCESS
and happiness, His address Is gd
woodward avenue, Detroit, Mich.
Tie will be glad to hear from his
friends al any time.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-01-26

Alex. Van Buskirk says he thinks
our winter weather Is about over.
1--WE may have few more cold spells,
but nothing as cold as the first Is
days OF the month we're" Thanks.
Hope he Is a genuine prophet,
The Sentinel sends Its kindly
greetings to Esquire II. G. Long, who
on Saturday last had his 93d birthday,
having been born In Claiborne county,
Tennessee, Jan. 20, 1919. lie came to
Holt county In 1855.
Mr.. Ed Williams and children de.
sire us to thank the neighbors and
friends for their kindness and help
shown him and family and wife dur.
ing the long illness OF his wife, and
their help when the grim reaper came
and took the wife and mother from
them and relieved her Of her long
suffering.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-01-26
Blue and the Gray.

u Is expected that nearly all the
Union and Confederate veterans, and
their sons In this vicinity will attend
the debate on "The Klue and tina
Gray" at the Christian church, Fri
day evening, Feb. 3, Everywhere the
debate has been presented the veter-
ans have shown unusual interest In It,
Granville Jones will assume the
Confederate point Of view, and Prof.
W, A. Gardner the Union side, Each
will he dressed IN the uniform Of a
colonel OF his army. The two men
present the view points Of the two
sides In an able manner, 1t is said,
and their entertainment Is as instruc.
tive and interesting as 1t Is unique.
This Is an extra number on the lee.
ture course and the admission will be
30 cents, all seats reserved, which
will he on sale at Rocks Monday
next
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-01-26
Property for Sale!

No 100 farm just miles east Of Dwelling Of
built 2Ox4 chicken
and smoke house falling well With windmill, from
the road to eighty with hydrant In
peach and cherry Farm fenced
bated hedge Three
preaching u mile OF the mile
home q good neighborfood
selling price the farm At
busy and me for price on this fine home.
No. Consists Of ioi about onea mile southwest from lin
and other also brand cement cierns and
best roads leading into the city. Price, $4,000
No Consists Of
City and 81 miles southeast Mound City,
dwelling Of
splendid we'll Of clterns and living
peach cherry plum and small fenced
fields mostly
alfalfa and the balance
this farm that will
Noe Consists Of farm Of 100 good and plenty Of
Good house and other Oubuidngs:
northwest Oregon about northeast
Of Forest City This farm has plenty Of fruit and good home
Price 800
No Is little farm Of 81 located onealf mile Forest
1910 smoke chicken
cisterns. Price. 500
NO. H. Is little building
Five dwelling, chicken all
Strawberries, backberies. $o
will buy
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-01-26
OREGON HIGil school. NOTES
-
Mrs. Kate Scott Entertains Juniors
and Seniors---A Big Sleigh
Ride 80 School and
Amusements---
Resolutions
Of Sym
patty.
nv u. ". BROOKS. SUPERINTENDENT.

nv u. ". BROOKS. SUPERINTENDENT
On last Friday evening every school
care was completely lost In the recep.
ton given to the Juniors and Seniors
and members Of the faculty by Mrs.
Kate Scott. assisted by Miss Libbie
Munson.
The happy evening was successfully
planned and carried out as n surprise
on Mrs. SCOTS daughter Emma.
who l. a member OF the Junior class.
The merry time began with a sleigh
ride with Mcssrs. Cy. Allen and
George Sipes az drivers These yen.
tlemen are good drivers, had good
teams and took us q jolly round.
On our return We found q three.
course luncheon, In oysters, fruit sal.
ad and shcrbert. and Ice cream and
cake waiting us. The dining room
and tables were beautifully decorated
In the class class c0lors, one table In
the Junior colors, purple and gold, the
other IN Senior colors, lavender and
white. The color scheme was carried
out IN the table covers, the dishes
and the luncheon. Each guest also
received a roset,e OF riblon IN the ap.
pirate colors.
/ After the luncheon the guests drew
"A jointly executed picture Of Champ
Clark, II the Speaker Of the House
should see H. he would likely have the
executors executed.
Miss Emma says her surprise was
big enough for establishment. Tie
thirty guests all declared they
had n surprisingly good time at Miss
Emma's surprise and that Mrs. Scott
Is superior when II comes TO surprises.
Coasting was the order of the day
and night, too, during the snow storm
and brought lot of life and Joy to
the young people. There We're no nc.
cident To mar the pleasure. Nor
was coasling all the fun, Six Of ,ur
patrons Who are still young and the
joys of youth yet fresh In their minds
WYNN liic pNI'lN III 'tNll W 'ilt DIN
rooms Of the grammar department, on
grand sleigh ride. These thought.
ful friends of our school were Messrs.
Joe Murray, Jonas Watson, Frank
Allen. VIM. Pencil. George Patter-
son and \. Chittenden. These are
busy men, but never too busy To stop
and bring u load Of cheer to their
little school friends. IL Is needless to
say that all Of us appreciated the
kindness. BESIDES all this, our good
friend and patron, Jonas Watson, took
the Juniors and Seniors on a shedding
tour also, and didn't upset us either.
The snow Is leaving, the memories OF
these sleighing parties will long re-
main.
We are glad to greet our friend,
Josephine Murray, again after q
weeks absence on account of sick
ness.
The cold weather the past three
weeks affected the attendance some.
what, but at no time were the rooms
cold. The Board Of Education found
1t necessary to employ a man to fire
all night but one night to give proper
heat early IN the day.
We welcome among us several pu-
pills from the Culp district. This dis
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-01-26
Announcement.

The Fourth Quarterly Meeting OF
the Evangelical church will be- held
IN Oregon over next Sunday. Jan, ~.
There will he preaching saturday. AZ
. p. M, followed by Quarterly Con-
ference: preaching also Saturday
night, Sunday morning and sunday
night. ON Friday night, ian. NJ, Rev.
ID. Swart viii give the second number
of the Lecture Course at Nickell's
Grove church. Subject, 1.-The Art Of
Making Life Song"
On Monday night, Jan. 20, Rev.
Swart will give the same lecture at
the benton church. Come and hear
him. Il. W. WEIDEMIHR,
Pastor