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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
The Maffett- Clark Reception

On Friday afternoon from 3
to 5 o'clock, the pretty little home
of Mrs. R. I. Maffett was the setting
for one of the prettiest and most en-
joyable social occasions Of the sea-
son. The parlors we're beautifully
decorated with plants and palms,
and everywhere bore evidence of the
exquisite taste and artistic touch of
the fair hostess, Mrs. Maffett and
and Mrs Fred j. Clark. The recep-
ton was in honor of Mrs. Will Bell,
of Sandersville, who is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Clark.
The guests were met at the door
by Mrs. J. E. Turner, and in turn
presented to the hostess and guest
of honor, who stood in the receiving
line.
In the dining room Mesdames I,
F. Hemminger and G. c. Carter grac-
iously and gracefully served a delic-
ious salad course to an accOmpani-
ment of ceaseless chatter and merry
laughter, and the occasion passed
into social history as one of the most
enjoyable receptions of the season.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Our Military Company.

The Enterprise has been interested
in the Fitzgerald Military Company
since the date of its organization.
1t is not always as useful as some
other institutions, but it is not alto
gether ornamental. 1T is a very nee
essary part for a progressive COM
munity like Fitzgerald
A certain number of these organ
iZations are bound to exist in the
State, under the organization and
plan of the government. and right
at this time number of commun-
tiles are asking for military COM
panies under the prospect of being
put on a pay basis by tire govern
ment.
In the past the servicesof officers
and enlisted men has been in the
nature of a burden, and the COM
manding officers have always had
to pay considerable for the honor,
If not the luxury.
We understand that Mr.. L. L.
Griner has been asked to take hold
of the company as its commanding
officer, and that the company stands
ready to elect him captain. We
trust that Mr.. Griner will take hold
of the matter with3 his usual vigOr
and ability and put the company in
the foremost rank and keep it high
in the list of military organizations.
1t may not be generally under
stood that it is the purpose of the
Adjutant- General to disband the
weak and inefficient companies to
make room for those who are eager
and enthusiastic in military tactics.
The pay at first will be.about one
fourth regular pay, but certainly
will be increased from time to time.
until the State MALTA will receive
approximately the pay of the regu-
lar army. The tendency is in the
direction of a we'll equipped, We'll
drilled and efficient military force in
each state. and congress will at the
present session appropriate a large
amount of money for. that pnrpose--
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Would Give Nuts and
Syrup to Senator's

Atlanta, Jan. Ex-senator Hoke
Smith wants to show his colleages
in the senate that Georgia is some
state when it comes to producing
things. Ak
Not long ago Senator Smith re-
ceived a bottle of fine whiskey as a
present from one of the Kentucky
senators. Now, the Georgia sena-
tor wants to show that Kentucklan
that Georgia can do better stunts
than produce good liquor, so ne has
written Commissioner of Agriculture
Hudson the following letter:
Dear Tom: want you to send
me by express about four bushels OF
high-class Georgia pecans. | don't
wish to use my entire years salary
in paying it, but want something
nice. | wish to place two bushels
over in the Republican cloak room
and two bushels in the Democratic
cloak room, with my card in it, stat
ing they are Georgia pecans and in
yitine senators in each cloak room
to eat them.
81 wish, also, to buy about two
dozen bottles of high-grade Georgia
syrup. wish to send it around at
my hotel and send few bottles to
the senators. I received a bottle
from the senator from Kentucky, a
few days ago, of high-class whlskey.
| want to send him something bet
ter-Georgia cane syrup. lie may
be surprised at its contents, but 1t
will be fine lesson to him to learn
that a dry state produces something
better"
Senator Smith will receive the
Georgia cane syrup in due time, but
it is doubtful if the Georgia pecans
can be had at any price, as the crop
is said to be practically exhausted.
Entomologist Worsham tried to get
a few bushels before Christmas and
wrote to some of the big South Geor-
gia raisers, but from everyone he re-
ceived word that their entire crop
had been sold.
No finer pecans are produced than
those grown in this state and those
with orchards have no trouble in
disposing of their crops at fancy
prices. Every effort, however, will
be made to secure some for Senator
Smith.
Mr.. C. A. Newcomer wired Sena-
tor Hoke Smith that we had plenty
of the finest pecans, the Fitzgerald
variety, for his colleagues in the
Senate.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Ashton Items

Marvin Ashurst spent Sunday
with Aurther Wilbanks.
Miss Mollie Hunter was the
charming guest Of her cousins, Mr.
and Mrs G. C. Hunter. Sunday.
Prof. A. C. Tanner, of Dooling
County, former principal OF our
school spent Sunday with his
friends at this place.
Commissioner, R. J. Prentlss,
spent Monday at our school. He
made an interesting speech advls-
ing the pubils to be more faithful
in their studies.
Married Sunday at Justice OF
the Peace George Luke, Mr.. Edd
Smith to Miss Jul:a Vaughn. Both
are we'll known at this rplace who
wish them all happiness in life.
The teachers and pupils of this
school are planning a Box supper
Wednesday night, 31st. A short
program will also be carried 11out
The public is invited to attend, as
the money collected at this
supper will be spent in behalf of
the school.
Mr.. Edward Rostroui1 and miss
Mary Lou Jones were among those
who attended the sing iSunday
night given by Miss Lula and
Emma Dykes.
Mr.. Roger Dickson of O5ierfield
was the guest of Miss Mamie Bar
field Saturday. MIGNoN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Baptists' New Building.

The Smith Construction Company,
who have the contract for the new
building for the First Baptist church,
will break dirt at an early date.
Already three car loads of stone
have arrived.
The building committee will be
glad to have as many as possible
to make payments on their sub
scriptions at their earliest conven-
fence.
The building, when completed,
will be the handsomest in this sec
ton. 1t will be built of Washington
hydraulic brick, and will have a cop
per dome.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
More Visitors From the North

Messrs. Hiram F. Daniels of Biz
mingharn, Mich, A. Nacker of De-
troit, Mich, and |. Hines of Estab-
ula, O., with their wives, are visiting
the colony this week. The party is
on a visit to the South, headed for
Florida, and stopped over to see the
most successful Yankee colony that
has been planted in the South since
the war.
The Enterprise welcomes these
visitors and all of their kind. 1t is
indeed a pleasure for the colonists
from these Northern states, who
have come to South Georgia and es-
tablished their homes here, to have
their friends from the North, to
call occasionally and spend a
pleasant week, and witness their
-handiwork in this Southern cline.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Stephesonian Society.

The society was called to order by
the President, Mr.. John King. The
minutes of last meeting Wead and
approved.
The following program was car
ried out:
Reading-Sam Kassewitz.
Harmony Reading-Atha Myer.
Declamation-Will Harris.
Witticisms-Will Mashburn.
Current Events-Glenn Ryman.
DEBATE.
Acknowledgment .Ellars S,
Lizzie Mae Ellington.
NEGArTvE-Tom Grayden, Ida John
son.
RESOLVED. That a high school re-
ceives more benefit from one session
than two sessions.
The judges were CLAIR WhlIe' Eu-
gar Patterson, DAVID Paulk. The
Judges decided in favor of the mega
tive.
Mr.. King then named the Pro-
gram Committee.
Miss Atha Myer moved that the
two societies have a joint program
on Dickens birthday. Motion car
ried.
The ParIiamentarian's report was
heard.
AS there was no other business
the Society adjourned, S. S. G.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Elizabeth ArdeIIa fordhanl

On Wednesday morning at six
O'Clock, after a lingering illness
Elizabeth Ardella Fordham gently
passed into the Great Beyond, leav-
ing to those who knew and loved
her the memory of a beautiful
Christian life and an influence fol
good which will live for many years
to come. Mrs. Fordham was great
sufferer, but was never known to
complain or rebel at her lot, and
always had a bright smile and
cheerful word for all.
She was born and reared in Hous-
ton county, just seven miles from
Perry, Ca, and before her marriage
to DR.. John Fordham was Miss EliZ-
abeth Ardella Smith. She had been
a widow many years and for the
past nine years has made her home
with her sister, Mrs. Matte E. Bailey,
in this city. She was 70 years
old in September Besides her many
sorrowing friends, Mrs. Fordham
leaves her only daughter, Miss Fan
ME Fordham, and two, sisters, Mrs.
Matte Bailey and Mrs. Fagin, all of
this city. .
The funeral and interment took
place on Thursday at Bon Air, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Superintendent Smith
Accepts Lucrative Job
(From The Brunswick News)

The many friends in Brunswick OF
George C. Smith, for many years SUI
perintendent of the Atlanta, BIZ
mingham and Atlantic Railroad
with headquarters in Fitzgerald, Will
be interested in the announcement
that he has resigned his position
with the railroad company and
when the resignation becomes ef-
fective, he will remove to this city,
having accepted a position with the
Southeastern Yoryan Naval Stores
Company.
Mr.. Smith at one time resided IN
this city, his headquarters beng
here, but were removed to Fltzger-
aid several years ago. He is con-
sidered one of the most efficient rail-
road men in the state and 1t IS
known that his resignation will be
accepted with regret by the A. b. &
A. 1t will become effective on Feb
ruary 1st and he will at once re-
move to this city and will accept a
very important position with the
naval stores company. Mr.. Smiths
large circle of friends will be dehgnt'
ed to know that he is to again make
Brunswick his home. Speaking OF
the change to be made, the Fltz-
gerald Enterprise has the following:
C. C. Smith, superintendent OF
the A, B. & A. Railroad, with head
quarters at this place, has filed MS
RESIGNATION with the railroad com
pany, to take effect as soon as his
place can be supplied.
< Mr.. Smith has been with the A.
B. & A. Co. twelve years, since the
time it reached Fitzgerald in its ex-
tension westward and his resigna-
ton is regretted by the public and
by the railroad company ne has
served both so well.
1T is not often that a railroad
man lays down a job like that at
AIR. Smiths age, but he had a flat
tering offer from the Southeastern
Yaryan Naval Stores Company OF
Brunswick, and Mr.. Smith reluctant
w notified the railroad that he would
like to be relieved, in order to take
up the work for the new company
at an early date.
The Enterprise joins with hun
dreds of friends Of the popular SUI
perintendent and his popular wife in
wishing them great success and hap
piness in the new field, but regret
that the change will take them
away from Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Stole From Salvation Army;
Misfortune Overtakes Him

Atlanta, Jan. 27.-Retributlon
mysterious and terrible has overtak-
en- John Burt, who stole from the
Salvation Army, just as it did An
anias and Saphira. who stole from
the church in old Bible, times,
Burt has gone mad Shortly al
ter he burglarized the Salvation
Army and stole some of the cloth
ing there, he became a ravine ma
MAC and is now locked up in a pad
ded cell at the station house. An
effort will be made to have him
committed to Milledeeville at once.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
THE MOTTO

Will put on a good comedy act
the first half of next week. Davis &
Hodge are the goods" when to
comes to comedy acts, and as the
Merry Tramp and the Girl With the
Big Laugh" make a hit wherever
they show.
The latter part of the week the
Western Amusement Co. will put on
special feature films, three each
night and a good entertainment is
promised all of next week.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
NOTICE TO PENSIONERS

have received a check with
which to pay the Confederate pen
sioners of Ben Hill county and am
requested by the Pension Commits
sioner to pay all pensions within ten
days, if possible, and return to him
all money not called for in that
time, in order that he may distrib-
ute the money in the other coun-
ties. So those persons not calling
for their check within ten days, will
be compelled to wait until February
18th. Would like for all pension
ers to call and get their check be-
fore February 18th.
C. M WISE, Ordinary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
A GOOD PROOF OF A STRONG BANK.

N "-.Ay
One of the best proofs of banks strength is the amount
Of it's TIME DEPOSITS TIME DEPOSITS those deposits
left in bank for A CERTAIN LENGTH OF TIME. on which
bank pays interest Such deposits as these are usually
made in large by people wealthy and with more
money than they use.
The Exchange National Bank has over ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS in TIME DEPOSITS which is a
larger amount than is found in NEST banks OF one
Hundred Thousand Dollar capital.
In addition to the TINE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT, a
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT is operated in which small de-
postors NAV place small and get interest thereon
We'have the largest deposits we have ever had at
this season Of the year. which proof of our growing popu
larity. ..--~''-r
Accounts of all sizes and from all people coureously
THE EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
re--flOurnOy

Invitations have been received
in this city by the friercds of Miss
Maribelle Moore to her marriage to
Mr. Reuben Tourney Burch, OF
Eastman, which will take place at
her home Wednesday morning,
Feb. 14th., at Omega, Ga.
Miss Moore has visited Fitzger
aid often and her many friends
here congratulate her upon her
approaching marriage.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Hall Wants the Capitol
MOved to Central City

Atlanta, Jan. 27.-Atlanta legis-
lators, thoroughly convinced that
Joe Hill Hall means business in his
effort to get the capitol moved to
Macon, are organizinga strong cam
paign among their felloW-members
of the assembly to keep the states
headquarters here.
The fight on the bill to submit the
question to a vote of the people, will
be one of the hardest of the session,
it is predicted.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Judges Believe in Death
Penalty, But Not All Jurors

Atlanta, Jan. 27-All the judges
of superior courts in Fulton county
believe in capital punishment as a
necessary law and therein differ
from the majority OF jurors recently
drawn in capital cases, among whom
the sentiment is growing stronger
and stronger in favor of abolition of
the death penalty.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
Stanley on The Job !
New Commissioner at Last Finds
Office Room

Alfalfa, Ga. Jan. 26-EIal M. STAN
ley of Dublin, newly elected com
missioner Of Commerce and
Labor, was assigned an office in the
capitol today, room No 235 on the
third floor, originally designed as a
legislative committee room ut not
used becaused it WdS too small.
He was in his office today ready
for business.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
EGGS FOR MATCHING

Our White Orpingtons are the
hest Foundation stock from one of
the best breeders in America and
from birds imported direct to us
from one of the largest breeders in
England.
We also have a large pen Of Buff
Orpington of very fine Cook strain.
Eggs from this pen, 81 for Is.
Call and see us at South Lee St.
r. A. MAJORS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
To Arrive Tuesday.

DR.. Kennon Mott, the great At
/. Ianta Eye Specialist, will arrive
tuesday and remain two days. DR..
Mott can be seen at the Lee-Grant
Hotel where he will make examina-
tons free.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27
DOdd's dollar Limit
S & 10 Cent Store

Twenty-cent candies, ten cents
per pound. By trading here with
us you get your regular merchan-
disc about one-half it's actual value
and we GUARANTEE your SLIGO will
90 farthest here. Give us a trial
DODD'S 5 and 10 CENT
STORE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-27

Messrs ]. B. Seanor and j. M.
Mcdonald have returned from a
ten days trip through Florida.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
Oppose Eccentric Dances.

London hostesses, following the
tradition Of the land which found its
way into the saying Write letter to
the Times" are letting newspapers
know that they will resist to the ut.
most any effort to introduce the griz-
ely bear hug and other American
dances into English bathrooms. The
newspapers themselves do not share
the fear that these freaks OF the
waxed floor will gain a foothold there,
but one Of them says that though the
craze for freak dancing prevalent in
America has not yet invaded England,
the American influence is plainly Wis.
ible In many English bathrooms, and
eccentricities in dancing seem to be
gaining favor with a section of the
dancing public"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
AWAKENED TRAIN OF THOUGHT
Little Incident That Would Have
Made Almost Any Man Super.
stltious.

Seeking to dispel the pangs OF lone
someness occasioned by the absence
of his wife, who had been away for
several days visiting her parents in
another city, a fashionable and we'll
known resident Of the East side in
vited number OF his men friends to
his home one night last week to play
cards and clink glasses.
Being fond Of music the host en-.
gagged four-piece orchestra and while
his guests exchanged deals and raised
the cut glasses to their lips he found
more pleasure In reclining In q favor
lite leather cushioned chair and listen.
ing to the music.
II was nearing the time for depar.
ture when one Of the merry-makers
proposed that each guest drink toast
to the host and that he respond. When
all had followed the suggestion they
turned toward the host. Tell US what
you are thinking Of your wife," one
suggested as the party giver hest.
tated.
Raising his glass to level with his
lips Re was about to respond. II was
thinking and wondering"
Just at that moment the orchestra
began its rendition Of Il Wonder
Who's kissing Her Now"
The guests never heard the re-
spouse, but II they had fingered out
side and peered through the library
window they would have seen him
writing letter which was later en-
closed in an envelope bearing a spe
cial delivery stamp. The contents Of
the message have not been made pub
lie, but the wife came home two day.
later.-Kansas City Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

The annual commencement exercis-
es of the state agricultural college
win be held June 9 to Is. The annn-
al address will be delivered by the
Hon John H. Atwood of Kansas City,
on June 10.
The Congregational church was vel
filled with the old soldiers and their
friends on Sunday morning last, to
listen to the memorial address which
was delivered by the pastor, Rev
Greenwood. It was an excellent ad-
dress, and something out of the or
binary.
Ed Wells received word this week
of the death of his father, which oc.
CURED at the old home, Defiance, Ia,
Saturday.
]. A. Shinnick and family left for
Kansas City Sunday morning for a
brief visit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
WITTY, AND ACTUAL TRUTH
But Probably Explanation Of Washing.
. tonlan Failed to Satisfy
. Foreigner.

There is a certain public man In
Washington long noted for his quaint
wit One day last winter, when the
sidewalks were quite slippery by rea-
son Of fall Of sleet that morning,
this official and his wife were proceed.
ing down a thoroughfare carefully
picking their way. Just ahead of them
was little foreigner, a member Of
one Of the legations, who was having
just as much difficulty as they in
keeping on his feet. Finally the lit
tie fellow slipped and fell, but not
with sufficient force to injure him.
His dignity, however, received fright
full shock, for he sprawled over the
pavement in the most ludicrous way.
The lady could not restrain a smile,
perceiving which the irate foreigner,
as soon as he had picked himself up,
rushed forward ind presented the off.
cial with his card.
The recipient looked the card over
very carefully. beg pardon" said
he, "but why am thus favored?"
Your ladee here" ragged the for.
eigner, "she laugh at me as l fall! |,
sir, demand the satisfaction"
The American gently handed back
the card. I'D like to oblige you, my
dear sir said he, but | think you've
addressed the wrong party. l would
suggest that you go to this lady's
brother and demand of him the salts.
faction you seek. She is no blood
relative of mine!"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
THE GREAT COLUMBUS DAY.

Washington, ON June 9Th, will have
q celebration which will be Of inter
national interest. On that day and
In that city the knights of Columbus
will dedicate memorial to the great
Genoese whose name they bear. 1t is
expected that 100000 of the knights
with representatives from every state
and from Porto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii
and Philippines, will be present at
the ceremonies.
1t is fitting that the greatest ma
ton of the Western HemiSphere
should erect in it's capital this memo
rial to its discoverer. The year Of
his exploit forms the dividing line
between two years Of the worlds his
tory. While the fall of the Roman
empire marks the end of the ancient
period and the beginning OF the med
ieval age, the discovery Of the West
ern Hemisphere usheIs in the mad
ern period. Columbus did mere than
give a New World to CASTLE and
Leon" He nerved Da CANA on the
voyage which led to the opening OF
the water route to India, sent ex-
plorers to trade, to invention and to
learning and exerted a profound in
fluence in the entire sphere Of human
affairs. For vastness Of scope and
beneficience Of consequences, his ex-
plot transcends every other achieve
ment in the worlds annals.
At Chicago, in 1893, the United
States celebrated, by a worlds fair,
the four hmdredth anniversary OF
the discovery Of America. We are
now building, at Panama, a canal
which will carry out the idea express
ed by Balboa, one of Columbus
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

Otto Winkeman and Anton Fled.
Ter we've Ellinwood people in the city
Tuesday morning.
Mayor Hall and Marshal Ready Of
HOistngton, we've over Friday Of last
week on a business trip.
Former Senator F. DuNIont Smith
Of Hutchinson was in the city Fri.
day Of last week booking up some
points connected with some Of the
island cases.
State Senator w. NJ. Glenn Of TIL.
bune was in town a short time Fri.
day evening Of last week, on his way
home from the X. P. meeting at
Hutchinson.
Wells Thompson transacted bushes
in Spearville Tuesday.
Bert Downey and son were up
from Hutchinson Sunday, the guests
of ]. W. Downey and family.