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The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
BUMPED HIS SELF-CONCEIT
Young Ladys Reason for Choosing Escort Not Exactly What He
 Had Imagined It to Be.

Mr Blank tweve got to call him that because hes really q very decent fellow. aud he'd kill us if We told his real uamel is first tenor ill a glee club He sings ill a choIr. too. Every body likes him
 The other night q bunch of young people met for q social session at a certain house in the suburbs. They ate and danced and they sang. And when it was all over the pretuest young woman there-she hadn't been escorted thither by any chosen cav alier-said
 T walk home. but it's a lonesome walk and I'm afraid There have been holdups in this part of town. So l choose Mir. Blank to see me safe home On the way home Mir. Blank was considerably swelled up. The prettest girl had chosen him from a crowd of personabIe bachelors. and his feelings of selfsatisfaction were excusable. He couldn't resist saying
 Why did you think was the strongest and brayest man there to- night"
 T didn't" answered the girl T picked you because l knew you could holler the loudest' t'"-Cleveland Plain dealer.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
With All That Was in Him.

Nose was a hodcarrier. black as tar. bandy-legged and glad of it. He was relating to some white men on the rear of car the results of fight he re- gently had indulged in
 Dat nieger tole me to keep muh hans ofren dat pile of sewer pipe. he said but de boss done tole me to fetch 'em in. an suttinly were gonter fetch 'em. So de big coon ups and takes hol' of muh ahm and says, 'nig- gah. beat It. he says"
 Did you beat it?@ came sympathet- ically from listener.
 Did Ah beat it? Co'se An didn' An 1es' rapped dat coon on de jaw" "
 Did you hit him hard@' was an other desultory question from the white men.
 Hit i'm hand? Man. jes' nacher- ly put everything in dat lick Gawd Almighty evah did gimme"
 It was agreed that 1t was some" blow
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
A BOYS DRAGON COSTUME.

It Is a simple matter to make a dragon costume. and a boy can easily play the part of dragon once he has such a costume There are lots of things that can be done with the dra- Eon. He will create great deal of amusement at your show or circus. where he can be introduced as the only trained dragon in captivity, etc. !" he can be used in your next street pa rade; and when you go to party he will be very entertaining guest to take along He will be especially in- interesting at a Halloween party, and if you can manage to slip the costume on, unseen. and crawl in among the guests just when they are in the midst of telling creepy ghost stories. the chances are that you will create the biggest excitement of the evening. Try this If you are invited to a Halloween party and then write to me in care fun
 You will see by the illustrations of the dragon. that your body forms the dragons body, and that the only framework necessary is that for the head Zig. 9. In making the head framework cut sticks A and B Zig 3 about 26 inches long, lay them down so two of the ends are l inch apart and the other two ends are : inches apart. and fasten the wire loops E. F, c, II, and upon them Make the loops out of about No wire. F.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
Fixing the Blame.

"Auntie. when you were a young girl were you very pretty
 Yes, my child. very pretty"
 Were you popular
 oh. yes. very popular was the belle of the neighborhood
 Didn't any young men ever come to call on you?"
 oh, yes, my dear Lots of them. " Then, auntie. why Is it that you never married""
 Nobody ever proposed to me, my dear"
 Why not?"
 "I don't know. But I've often thought 1t must have been the high cost of hv- ing that scared the young men of in those ys."-Detroit Free Press
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

about 9 inches high. F inches. c 3la inches. II 4ls inches. l 5 inches, and J about 6ia inches by 9 inches, Bend the ends of the loops to form feet, and fasten these feet to the sticks by means of double pointed tacks. Space the loops as shown in the illustra- tions. Cut two teeth out of wood and nail them to sticks A and Zig. B, and cut wooden horns and wire them to loop Zig. 3l. Wrap sticks and E with cloth at the wide end of the framework, and tack to them two pieces of tape, each about yard long. The framework Is bound to your forehead and chin by means of the tapes Zig. 9. Stretch light stove-pipe wire across the heavy wire loops, as shown in Fig ?. to make a foundation for the head covering
 Cut the jawsticks C and D (Ffg. 4) 14 inches long, and fasten blocks K, l. and Nj between them In the posi- tions shown. The blocks must be cut to the proper lengths to make the jaws it the upper part of the head framework Zig. p. Hinge the wide end of the jaw to sticks A and E. First round the ends of C and n (Fig H; then bore a gimlet-hole through each and corresponding hole in A and B (Figs and A: run wires through the holes. and twist them to- gether 10 form the wire hinges shown in Fig 9
 For the covering of the framework. cut some newspapers into strips three inches wide, soak them in flour paste. and lay them across the wires Place layer upon layer of these strips upon the framework. and gradually model the paper into the shape of the head. When this work has been done give the aper a thorough coat of paste. to
 " Q protae iges lay down, The paper , will be stun 'n' '0''
 Get a couple of oxd alarm clock gongs. or electric bell &ngs' ana two round buttons. for the drNoh eyes Run a heavy thread through the put tons. then through the holes K 'he gong Zig. 5l, and sew to the dragSh head Run a bent wire through tne paper just above the nostrils for fanes (Frg. D. Paint the head bright green.
 Procure a piece of green cloth large enough to cover your body and sew pieces of tin foil to one-half of
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
EorolNcn.

Der of times of the probable conse quence of his incorporate habits and as many times had secured the Irish mans promise 10 reform
 Finding Pat drunk one day, the rev erened gentleman began his customary rebuke by expressing his sorrow al finding Pat once more in the condition
 Are you really sorry?" asked Pat
 ITO be sure am" responded the priest
 Well, then replied Pat. If you're sure you're sorry. then I'll forgive you"
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
UnpIeaSant Encounter.

T was told young stay late had quite an encounter with MauIe Browns father?"
 Yes. He did He met the old man tacking home from the club just as he was leaving and in trying to avoid one another they both fell down the ter race and broke a $7 garden vase And now fhe old man says he Was assaulted by two burly rufians. and Staylate doesn't dare to go near the house for fear hell be recognized as both of them
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
New Weanon.

The Irishman iH France had been challenged to duel Share, he cried we'll fight Wid shillalahs
 That won't do, sajd his second. As the challenged party you have the right to choose the arms, but chiYalry demands that you should decide upon a weapon with which Frenchmen are familiar
 Is that SO. indade9s returned the generous lrishman Then we'll foight 1t out wid guillotiues.'
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
Described,

It was a scorching June night. The heat had paralyzed the activities of everything save the mosquitoes. They pursued their calling in cloudy swarms and with the heat made things almost unbearable
 My. but the mosquitoes are bad, " ventured one individual who sat on a porch swarm night answered the other.
 Which seemed to dispose of all ne- cessity for further comment
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
Winninu Tn London,

Mrs. John Astor. the first wife of the late Col. John Astor, has as. sumed a position of importance in London society. She has of late been entertaining her friends at little luncheons in her home at Grosve- nor square. None of these par ties numbered more than eight per sons, and were given in the cool de lightfully decorated dining room which Mrs Astor designed herself.
 At the recent Versailles fete In which the court of Louis XIV. was de picted. Mrs. Astor challenged compar- ison in the magnifcence of her cos
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

tune and the loveliness of her face. She appeared as Diana, and one writer in commenting on the gorgeous affair said; One could not imagine a love Her picture than that made by Mrs. John Astor Her tall supple fig ure moving with charming grace in
 the filmy, clinging robes and crowned
 by that truly regal face with it's pure, patrician features, was one of the
 moving spectacles of the grand fete.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
Upper Cut.

Mrs French Vanderbilt at a lunch- con at HarbouryieWe, her beauttfus Newport villa. said of the nouyeaur riches of Gotham:
 These people form, undoubtedly, & very splendid and ornate society it is a social upper crust based en- cmsively. as il were, on the finaneia4 dough beneath
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
Simple Method.

How do you tell mushrooms from toad -stools9"
 q wait till next morning. If I'm here they were mushoms. If I'm in heaven they were toad-stools."
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
Good Luck With Him.

Have any luck on your hunting trtp9"
 Yes: missed three guides shot at for deer Chicago Daily News.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
COLDS d laGRlPPE

5 or doses 666 will break any case of Chills & Fever. Colds X LaGrippe; 1t acts on the liver better than Calo- mel and does not gripe or sicken. Price 25c-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
He Knew Her.

My wife Is very particular said >he customer to the house decorator she says she wants the walls to match her complexion
 "Oh. she wants 'em painted then an, not papercd." replied the wise man
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
RUB-MY-TSW

Will cure your Rheumatism and aas kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises. Cuts. Old Sores Burns. etc Antlss ptis Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
His Mesa ne.

That man has look of profound wisdom I'm anxious to hear what h@ has to say"
 "WelI22
 Good heavens Hes announcing that he has on exhibition the only three-legsed chicken in existence"
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

The custom of displaying coIored globes in the chemists window orig mated among the Moors of Arabia and Spain
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

Many a fellow who goes hunting for a wife bags nothing but his trou- sers al the knees.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
Some of Them, Maybe.

Golf Player (exasperated at caddie's inexperience)-I wonder where all the good caddies go to?
 Caddie (meekly)-To heaven, sir.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
Good Definition

Whats free lancer?"
 That's a hack writer who Is earn Ing more than SIP week"
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

Some men are almost as much afraid of microbes as some women ar~ of mice.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

A simple remedy against coughs and all throat irrttatluns are Deans Mentholated Cough Drops 5c at all good Druggists
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

A conceited man is never so happy as when he is given an opportunity to place his Conceit on exhibition.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

Red Cross Ball Blne w,ll wash double ae many clothes as any other blue. Don't put your money into any other. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

Many a man has killed himself iron overwork inventing labor-saving ma chinery.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25
The Reason,

Mabel is always in pet"
 That's why she isn't one Bait more American.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

Red Cross Ball Blue. all blue, best bluinl value in the whole world. makes the laun dress smile. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

hrs winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething. softens the gums, reduces inhamma. tion. .allAys pain,cure wind co lie ,25c botIles
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

brunette may be fairer than . blonde in some ways.
The Dermott news., 1913-12-25

There is no need of guide posts on the road to ruin
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For M ayor

To The Citizens Of Fitzgerald:
candidate for Mayor subject to the white primary election
to be held August GOTH
making this proper let the voters know
affecting the cty future growth
and prosperity:
am rigid enforcement of the laws against the sale
liquor against bawoy houses gambling houses and kindred vices
Should Mayor voators of laws against these evils
their violations suffer the will enforce the
laws without fear favor against the socaed wideopen
forced the letter.
Should be honored with the office will look diligently into the
municipal and the used
departments under the Mayors supervision and that the ct
employees efficient and discharge their respective
duties.
this end respectfully solicit the votes and influence of
good citizen of the city.
Respectfully,
j. M. Mcdonald
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
DR.. j. NJ. Adams
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Griner-Smith.

The announcement of the en-
gagement of Miss Kadie Griner
and MIR. Marion Smith has been
received with cordial interest by
their many friends. The announce
ment of the approaching nuptials
appeared in yesterdays Atlanta
papers, and the wedding will be a
beautiful home event of Septem-
Der third.
Miss Griner is one of the most
popular members of the Younger
set in Fitzgerald and has numer-
Gus friends throughout the state
Mr.. Smith is originally from
Athens, Ca, but has made his
home in Fitzgerald since the first
of the year, being prescription
clerk at Shaefer's Pharmacy, and
numbers his friends by his ac-
quaintances.
Several parties have been plann-
ed for the popular bride-elect, and
the wedding will be preceded by
much social activity.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
Farewell Party For Mrs. Knapp

On the behalf of the Ladies Aid
Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mrs. j. G. Glover rendered Mrs.
B. F. Knapp with a most delight
ful farewell party Saturday after
noon and while the affair was
beautiful in it's every detail and
the guests we're entertained in the
hospitable manner characteristic
of the hostess, there was beneath
the smiles, a feeling of grief that
they were to lose one of their be-
loved and most diligent members.
Mrs. Glover, with appropriate
remarks presented Mrs. Knapp
with huge silver baking dish and
a lovely box of stationery as
token of love and esteem. Mrs.
Knapp, overcome with gratitude,
was unable to make verbal re-
spouse but attested her apprecia
ton in a more beautiful and more
feeling manner.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Mayor

To the Citizens and Tax Payers of Fitzgerald:
hereby candidate for the office of
Mayor of Fitzgerald subject the White Primary be held
gust 1913 My record Alderman for four years like an
open book the have always agtaed
the reduction of and the enforcement of laws and
the high position of Mayor promise to enforce all laws
the ordinance books the city, and give the tax
economical and businesske administration in keeping with
progress of beautiful little city, earnestly solicit the support
of every of the city and you, if elected will dis
charge the duties without fear favor Thanking
your VOTE support and influence kind word spoken
favor Of my candidacy am
Sincerely yours D. P ADAMS.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
Announcement.

Voters Citizens and Taxpayers of the City of Fitzgerald
hereby my candidacy for the office of Mayor
City of Fitzgerald subject the white primary election and
ask and solicit your support my behalf and
again honored to that position at your hands, will appreciate it
faithful fearless cean economical and business
like administration, giving entire time and attention the
interests and future welfare of the City of Fitzgerald
Thanking you advance for aid and support yours
to serve for Greater and Better Fitzgerald
DREW w. PAULK.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Water. Light And Bond Commissioner,

To the Voters:
hereby my candidacy Water Light and Bond Com
state honoed by being elected to
this Office discharge involved according the
law and city ordinances emphatcay that will not by
furnish the with supplies of nature
am not electrical business and not anyway
nced any person firm conducting the above business
promise to best of ability and to the
interest and welfare of our CITY, Your will be appreciated
H. L. Beauchamp
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19

Mrs. j. g. Austin and little son,
IT, c., of Vidalia, are the guests of
Mrs. Arthur Williams.
Mr.. j. H. Harris, of Atlanta,
is transactlng business in the city.
Miss Hattie Taylor has returned
from a months visit at the Isle OF
Palms.
MIR. John Bradley, of Atlanta,
is visiting his brother, MIR. Tom
Bradley.
The Blue and Gray Park is a
mighty fine place to spend the af-
ternoons or evenings and if you
don't believe it 90 and see for your
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ratcliff, ac-
companied by Miss Rosa Renks
and Miss Myra Hubbard spent
Sunday at st. Simons
Mr.. W. K. Parsons has gone to
Manchester to ship his household
furniture to Fitzgerald and he and
Mrs. Parsons will move into the
Strickland cottage on Pine street
the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. L. Thinner
man, of McRae, were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Graham yes
terday.
Mrs. Kate Myers left this morn
ing for Atlanta, and after spend
ing several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Myers, will go to Bolton, to
visit her mother, Mrs. BULGE.
Miss Fannie Boyd leaves to-
sra1t for Mobile, Ala, to visit
Geneva Moritz.
Miss Elise TiIlman, of McRae,
is visiting Miss Georgia Fenchel,
at the Aldine Hotel.
Miss Lizzie Taylor, daughter of
Mrs. ]. r. Jones left Thursday
to spend few months with her
aunt. Mrs. Matte Bracken, at
Hamilton, New Jersy.
Mr.. Frank Schmitz and mother
left Saturday for Chicago. ILL.,,
and Hammond, Ind, to visit rela-
tlves.
Mrs. B. F. Knapp left to-day for
Pocatello, Idaho, to The bedside OF
her mother, who is very i'll. mrs.
Knapp's departure is the source
of much regret on the part OF her
many friends, as she will not like
ly return to Fitzgerald but Will
later be joined by MIR. Knapp and
they will locate in the West. Mrs.
Knapp is greatly beloved OF
host of friends and her presence
among US will be greatly missed
We have just received fresh
stock of turnips and cabbage seed.
Quality the best, prices the lowest.
Denmark Drug Co.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For City Treasurer,

10 the Voters and Citizens of the City of Fitzgerald:
hereby announce candidacy for reelection to the Office
OF City treasurer OF the City of Fitzgerald subject rules
and regulations OF the Primary be held August 60 1913
respectfully solicit the support of every citizen elected
assure the public that will all times endeavor to conduct INV
office manner satisfactory them and the council as in the
past. y Respectfully, G. p MINc1 EnoREE
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Alderman

candidate for Alderman large subject to the voters at
the white primary be held August GOTH will discharge
the duties OF my office to reflect credit upon my
city in general. .1- + M Loo
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Tax Assessor

Voters and Tax Payers of the City of Fitzgerald:
hereby myself candidate for the position OF Tax
ASSESSOR and honored with the Office pledge myself to personally
equazed and advocate Lower Tax Rate
Your support solicited and will be appreciated
Respectfully,
w. H. Kendrick
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Alderman.

To THE VoTERsI candidate for Alderman subject
the primary be held August Goth If honored with your support
and elected shall give the affairs of the city che attention
that known give my Your will be appreca
ted. E. N. DAVIS.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
To The Voters

am candidate for reelection the office Alderman subject
the white primary elected endeavor to fill the office to-
the best ability and the people of Fitzgerald
as have in the past.
Respectfully,
w. r. PauIk.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Alderman At Large

hereby myself candidate for the Office of Alderman
large for the City of Fitzgerald subject to the primary be held
on the Goth of August.
f. K Farmer.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19

candidate reelection the Office of Water Light and
Commissioner respectfully solicit the of the people in
the primary to be held August Goth.
Respectfully
Ed. Hussey. -
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19

candidate for Aldermanat-Large If elected will
pledge myself discharge the duties of the office to the best in
terests, moral and material, of the city.
j. HAWKINS GOODMAN.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19

For Alderman at Large.
candidate Alderman Large subject primary
August 20th <.a
E. J. DORMINEY.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Alderman

To the Voters of Fitzgerald:
am candidate for Alderman subject Primary August
goth, and will appreciate your support and your VOTE
I'D Thurston
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Alderman

hereby announce myself candidate for the Office
of Alderman at large subject to the White Primary August GOTH
If reelected will discharge the duties imposed best of nv
ability
W. q. Broadhurst.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Alderman

hereby my candidacy for the Office of
alderman at large and earnestly solicit support the White
Primary of August Goth.
L. l.. Grner.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Alderman

To the voters of Fitzgerald
hereby candidacy for Office of
large appreciate your vote At the White Primary
of August 20Sh
Respectfully,
j. H. Mayes.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-08-19
For Members of The School Board

For Members of The School Board
We take pleasure presenting the Fitzgerald the
request number citizens election SUBJECT the Primary
to be held August Goth members of the Schoolbeard
D. L. Turner President of the Board
Harold Beal Member for the First Ward
j. T. Le, Member for the Second Ward
l.. S. Osborne, Member for the Third Ward.
}. Z. Glover, member for the Fourth Ward.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-03-07
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