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New Britain herald., 1914-08-13
COURT RENDERS DECISION.
Court of Common Pleas Accepts Re- port of Double Tracking Committee.

Court of Common Pleas Accepts Re- port of Double Tracking Committee.
 Notice has been filed that the court of common pleas has accepted the report of the committee which heard the appeals from the report of the board of compensation and assess ment on the widening of North Stan ley and Chestnut street for the double tracking of the Hartford line. Both the company and the city are winners as the damages granted are light.
 The question now arises as to whether or not the company will double track Chestnut street and whether or not the city will recede from it's contemplated improvements in widening the street, as a petition circulated by c. E.. Steele asks. In case either side receded the other side will have to pay the expenses of the litigants.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-13
AMERICANS, LEAVE BERLIN.

Berlin, Via. Copenhagen, Via Lon- don, Aug. 13, 7:30 a. m.-A special train with 400 Americans left at 1 o'clock in the afternoon for Holland. Preparations have been advanced for the departure of other Americans The leading banks here are now pay ing cash on letters of credit.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-13
BIG TOBACCO CROP.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 13.-The 1914 leaf tobacco is already being har- vested on some farms in this vicinity and promises to be the heaviest ever known in Connecticut. Much of it has heen purchased by dealers and com mission men before cutting. @y
New Britain herald., 1914-08-13
At Home Or Abroad

You can never tell when some item will strike home to you direct. You can never tell when it will be to your advantage to have read some item that might at a future date be of financial or social benefit to you.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-13
ANTWERP PORT OPEN.
Dutch Pilots Will Guide Commercial
 Boats Through SheIdt River.

New York, Aug 13.-The Belgian consulate today made public the fol- lowing cablegram from the minister of war at Brussels: -maa
 "The port of Antwerp is open, and the estuaries of the river Scheldt are open to commercial navigation. Dur inE the day there will be Dutch pilots"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-13

You are assured of Tive" news, at a minimum price, served up in inter esting form Undoubtedly you will benefit in some manner from several of the items if you are live one."
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
Presiding Elder Will Be
Here Ord Sunday in Nov.
Special services viii be held at the local Me
thOdist church.

Special services will be conducted
at the Methodist church here the
third Sunday in November when the
presiding elder IF the Americas dis
trict, DR.. T. D. Ellis, of Dawson,
will preach here at the morning ser
mon hour on Sunday. This is the
first visit that the presiding elder
has been able to arrange for Lees
burg, and a large crowd is expected
to hear him.
DR.. Ellis is a preacher Of rare
power and enthusiasm, and a man
Of great practical influence in the
work of the Methodist church. He
was formerly pastor Of the Wesley
Monumental church in Savannah,
having held the pastorate Of that
historical church for several years,
Since coming to the Americus dis
trict he has done special work in
arousing enthusiasm among the
smaller churches III the district.
The Methodist church here is es-
pecially anxious for every member
of the church to be present at the
services that Sunday morning to
hear the presiding elder. Acordiai
invitation is also extended TO every
one here and in the surrounding
country to hear DR.. Ellis. It is
hoped that very large congregation
will greet him when he breaches
here the Bird Sunday in November
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
Bankers, Business Men, DOnkeys
and Polar Bears Held Another
Meeting In Atlanta, Oct. 9th.

Leesburg, Ga, 10-29th-'14.
in answer to above | notice that
Mr.. r. F. Maddox, Vice-President,
of the American National Bank,
and one of the above quadrupeds
gets up in meeting and croaks, the
little frogs all join in the chorus;
Mr.. Farmer, sell at leasta portion
Of your cotton now and ease condi-
tiors for us. !" Congress has adjour-
ned. Jack Slaton will not call the
Legislature together to help you,
money is tight, we know there is no
market for your cotton, but there
is few fellows not farmers but don
keys and polar bears who have a
little money no can take your cot
ton as an accommodation at twenty
to twenty-five dollars per bale, sixty
per. cent less than it is worth.
Now part with good share of it
at these prices and save us, donkeys
and Polar bears, you can work and
make some more. OF course you
have to bear all this calamity on ac
count Of the European War, its
yours, you did not have any bust
ness being a farmer if you did not
expect to take care of all the ealam
tiles that came along. This reminds
one of a negro crap game more than
anything else we can compare it
too. They all got in the game, but
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
Judge Walter T. George
Makes Fine Impression
While presiding here in place Of Judge z. A.
LittIejOhn.

Jllga Walter f. George, OF Wen
M, Judge Of the Cordele circpit, is
presiding here this week over the
Superior court in place Of Judge z.
A. Littlejohn. The two judges ex-
changed places, as each had dis
qualified cases to be heard at this
session Of their respective courts.
Judge George is one Of the most
distinguished jurists in Georgia,
having presided for a number of
years over the Cordele circuit in
most satisfactory and efficient man
ner. He was greeted here by a
numbar Of friends who had known
him in College. Throughout the week
many highly complimentary opin-
ion have been passed upon Judge
Georges work here in presiding
o7ef the current session Of the
court.
Tt was when Judge George was a
student in his senior year at Mer-
Ger University that he won for that
college the championship Of the
State Oratorical contest in Atlanta
over representatives Of the Univer-
sity Of Georgia, Georgia Tech, =
North Georgia Agricultural and
Mechanical school and Emory Col
lege. This was the fourth victory
won by Mercer over all r colleges in
the state in oratory, and it WAS not
u It'll the fifth and last contest that
a Mercer speaker took second rank.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
Merry Ministries Greeted By
ReCOrd-Breaking Crowd Friday
Young men Of Leeurg under supervision Of Professor Beckham
excellent entertainment. Fund to pay for school
house lights secured

A surprisingly large cropof Young
vocalists was exhibited last Friday
evening at tie jolly minstrel show
given here for the benefit of the 10
cal school. Each one performed
exceptionally we'll. Under the SUI
pervision of Professor Beckham,
principal Of the local school, an ex-
ceptionally meritorious and varied
program was offered the large crowd,
which packed the school auditor
ium.
A varied crop of jokes with local
color was sprung on the crowd, and
these quips and humorous sallies
kept the crowd roaring from the
beginning to the end Of the per-
Torrance. All Of these were in
tended in the best humor, and they
were greatly enjoyed. Many there
were who came in for these humor-
.thrusts on the part Of the Young
Ministries.
1t is understood that on the fl
nancial side the show was also a
success, and that more than enough
was cleared to pay for the newly in
stalled lights, which were used for
the first time that night on apublic
occasion and proved entirely salts
factory. The hard work OF prepara-
lion done by both Mr.. Beckham and
the young men who assisted him
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05

was evident in the excellence Of The
performance, and merited thanks
were given the young men, Mrs. r.
G.. Tharp and Mr.. H. G. Witt, as
well as each person present, for the
success Of the occasion, by Mr..
Beckham in a neat and graceful
speech before the curtain at the
conclusion Of the first part Of the
performance.
In addition to the efforts Of the
vocalists IN solo and in chorus,
which were greatly enjoyed, a fea-
ture of the performance was the
tenor solo, A Garland Of Old-fash-
Toned Roses by Mr.. Beckhanl. }
laughable farce closed the evenings
entertainment, which was altogether
b great tribute to the management
and personal efforts of Mr.. Beck
ham. The fact that the perform
.ance was unique, weIl-prepared and
characterized by much local color
Gin addition to the burnt cork, Of
course) made it the most pleasing
that has been given here in lorg
time. Included in the cast were
Aessrs. w. f., Beckham, Joe Play
er, Robert Heath, Paul Haynes, e.
b. Martin, Jr., Tyson King, Carlos
Hall, Guy stovall, Joseph Johnson,
c. G. Avery, r. II. stovall and
Harry Powell.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
Central Working For
Better Beef Cattle
Recent bOOEIsyissued by railroad is Of greatest
xalue 20 farmer now.

A booklet that sof the. greatest
value to the farmers Of Lee county
and Georgia at this time when they
ore endeavoring to replace the man
ifestly Bnrtlensome acreage ofeottcn
with tic raising Of cattle and other
food products, has been issued Wy
the Central of Georgia railway ard
may be secured from them by adj
dressing J. F. Jackson, Agncultu-
raj Agent, Savannah, Ga.
The front page Of the booklet
shows a rure-brcd shorthorn cali
raised in our neighboring county Of
Terrell. Thisis the breed Of cattle
that the Central has been giving
and will continue to give for win
ners in the Four-crop Club contests
that have been inaugurated by that
progressive railway company. ne
shorthorn is rated as the very best
breed of cattle fol beef purposes
and it is with the purpose Of slim
dating wider interest in the rising
Of these cattle that the Central is
offoring them as prizes and Is issu-
ing the booklet.
The booklet stresses the fact that
now is the time for Lee county far
mers to begin to raise beef cattle.
It also summarizes briefly the value
Of the shorthorn breed for this pur-
pose and the need Of dipping watts
to prevent and cure cattle tick IN
lection. Every Lee county farmer
should avail himself Of the oppor-
tunity Of securing one Of these book
let's free Of cost by requesting 1t Of
the agricultural agent Of the Cent
raj, win ',se address is given abo'e.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05

long. from start to finish. We were
50 tired when night came that we
couldn't walk.
Our good friend Leonard Dicker-
son saw everything that was to be
seen. It was mighty hard for some
exhibitors. we understand, TO keep
him from eating up their exhibits.
So entranced was he that he forgot
all abo3t little J.. z. D. Jr. It takes
some" fair to stir up Leonard in
that manner.
And Charley George you should
have seen him taking it all III! The
exhibits were SO attractive that he
even stopped flirting with that pref
tg brown-eyed girl to look them
over! Charley is at the impression
able age, you know,-not only as
regards fairs but other things.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
NOTICE.

Central Of Georgia Railway
viii sell round trip tickets to
Macon Nov. / to II, inclusive
and for trains scheduled to ar
rive Macon before noon Nov
10, final limit Nov. Is. Ten
big days of Instructions and
Amusement. Ask the Ticket
Agent.
Central of Georgia Ry.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
County Fair Association
Has Been Organized Here
Organization was completed at the fairfield here
Saturday.

At the county fair last Saturday
officers for the Lee County Fair AS
ISOLATION were chosen in part, there
by beginning the organizing of a
Iong-sought association here to per.
petuate the plan to hold county
fair each fall.
The names of Mr.. j. G.. Pluett
for president; Mr.. John Paul for
vice-president and Mr.. J. J. For
roster for secretary-treasurer were
presented, and the selection Of these
men to pilot the new organization
was made by unanimous vote. The
organization is to be further per-
fected by the naming Of board Of
directors.
The selection of Mr.. Pruett was
an especially fortunate one, as he
has done more than any other citi-
zen Of the county in making the
fair a success this year. Under Mr..
Pruett's leadership we feel sure that
tile new organization will make
greater success of the county fair
next year.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
No Meat Or Peas We're
Exhibited At Tho Fair
Attention Of people was called TO failure in
exhibiting focdstuH.

Mr.. J. G. Oliver, supervisor OF
farm demonstration work for this
districtstruck the keynote of sad
deficiency on the part of Lee coun-
ty farmers when he called attention
at the recent fair to the fact that
not single display was made OF
home raised meets and peas neither
was there any display Of fall vege-
tables. Premiums were offered for
these products, butno exhibitor had
a display on hand, so the prizes
were not claimed. Surely the people
Of Lee county will not make such
poor showing in this particularnext
year.
At the afternoon session of the
faira terse and illuminating dis
cussion of the relation Of the school
exhibits to the county fair was made
by Professor w. H. Beckham, Of
the local school. Mr.. Beckham is a
graceful, polished speaker, and he
held the closest attention of his
audience not only by the clearness
with which he developed his theme
but also by, the easy, graceful man
ner in which he delivered his re-
marks,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05

when flush was made there re-
NAMED 30 one but the old farmer.
Now Mr., Farmer, Mr.. Cannon is
not President of National Bank,
but is a President Of Farmers
Warehouse Co. and farmer. He
issues bis ultimatium; Let Mr..
Banker sell his automobile, his fine
horses, Ills house if necessary, turn
off his cook, butler and his Shoe
black and put his property on the
market. Though times are hard it
will sell say at forty per cent Of its
legitimate value. Now sell at least
enough Of these goods and chattels
to ease the farmer and save the coun
try.
The salvation of this country de-
ponds upon the farmer. Let him
store away his cotton, warn them
all to retain title to same. Let Mr..
Banker go to Hades, he needs MS
iust>as bad as we do him. If the
country is to go broke and bank
rupt, let the fellow higher up go
with us. His wife and daughter had
as well milk and cook as yours, and
they ought to get st it, there are
too manp folks not grown up but
dressed up.
No there was no response TO Mr..
Jacks call last Saturday, Why? be.
caureit represented nothing. Any
action the farmers mightundertakc
would be unconstitutional Let all
the farmers keep all their stuffs in
tact, do not waste or throw them a.
way, do not sell any cotton at all
except for something to eat, let's
keep it to pay what we owe and
make it do it. Let's make the con-
sutton and laws applicable to our
case. They are alright. We are the
law, we made the constitution, its
ours, just like your mule. Now, lets
he application; BE HONEST A
BOVE ALL THINGS, be equal to
the emergency, quit listening to the
fellow that is always planning and
for you higher up. They
are all as rule blank on all great
economic questions. Let them quit
stealing from us, and let us quit
listening to their advice and we will
be alright. Let us talk out some.
/ am tired Of this bunch telling us
farmers what we should do and how
Let them and their money alone
W. can live one year some way
without them. Let's do it, then we
can pay them off and they can go
into some other business.
j. NJ. Cannon.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05

Corn and Four-CrOp Club Winners.

The rank Of the members club with tie percentages Of
tl,o e,s, tlo according to the official score follows
Chris Paul O6 Guy Orr 81 Morgan Laramore 81
On sia Martin William Martin James Kayor
William Kayor Morgan Pope Francis Pryor
Waltar Iaramore w Crews Kirby Summerford
Robert Summerford
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05

four-crop club contest in the order Of their rank
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05

Belgium must besympathetieally
regared as having been made to pay
for far more than its just share of
the cost that staggers humanity.
Col. Roosevelt seems to be doing
his best to get somebody else to sue
him to libel.
HOY thrust tickle Africa to carry
the war into Europe.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05
Yes-We Enjoyed Il!

Well. it was a great f,ir-taken
all in all-wasn't it? That's what we
think about. and every member OF
The Journal staff was right there
gazing at the exhibits all day
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-11-05

The winner came nine points making 49, which is con
sdercd perfect These points accredited as follows Yield
80 ~ net profit 80 points, written reports, 20 points dozen ear
exhibit 20 points, peas corn points another acre for next
years CROP 10 points
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-20

tice with and direct the chorus, as well
as the Svea male chorus. The Olive
male chorus, under direction of Adolph
Erickson, will also be .-eard.
The speaker of the day, Professor
ID. Nyvall, is president of North Park
college Chicago, and was some time
ago professor of the scandinavian Ian
guages at the University of Washing
ton. Seattle.
maypole will be raised after the
program is ended.
Games and athletic events are to
take place between 4 and 5 O'Clock in
the afternoon. Prizes will be distribut
ed TO winners. There will be music
by the Crescent band between 3 and 10
o'clock in the evening.
Refreshments will be served in diff
ferent places of the park, afternoon
and evening.
1t is the wish of the Swedish Ma
tional association that American and
Swedish flags be hoisted in the after
noon wherever it is possible, especial
ly at the homes of the Swedish-Amer-
leans. and that every citizen of same
nationality should attend this festival.
l. will be worth while.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-20
VOWS TOABSTAIN
If GIVEN A CHANCE
Frank Parks Promises With Up
lifted Right Hand to Drink
No More Booze.

Frank Parks made an oath with up
lifted right hand this morning that he
would refrain from drinking in the fu-
ture, If Magistrate Smith would allow
him TO return home TO his wife.
Mrs. Parks. who caused the arrest
Of her husband a week ago. for being
drunk and disorderly. appeared against
him and told her story, claiming that
he was drunk ever since she had Sc
cured his parole from Watertown.
where he was sent sometime ago by
order Of the county court.
He laid the cause OF his drink 10
prosecutions.
We don't want you 10 think that we
are going 10 prosecute YOU. because
you are dragged in here" said Magis-
trate Smith.
We'll. II II wasn't FOR other persecu-
tons / would not be drinking he re-
piled.
He was told that he would be sent
back 20 WATERFOWL II he did not be
have.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-20
VISIONS IN THE EYES.

When a person winks his eyes he
momentariIy covers the entire eye
balls and everything therefore should
turn absolutely black and be in total
darkness for the instant. AS a matter
OF fact, he certainly is in total dark
ness. but he is unconscious OF same.
The reason he is unconscious is that
the eye Is incapable OF removing a GER
tain view from itself until an eighth Of
a second has elapsed. So the view
seen just before the ball goes inJO
eclipse continues TO be seen for an
eighth OF a second. But as the eye is
rot covered by the lid as long as this.
a new view arrives TO supplement the
old view before the old one has van
ished. Thus the darkness is not no
ticed. although there is no doubt that
IL exists.
The same peculiarly of the eye en-
ables moving pictures to have their
being II also is the reason why a
lighted torch whirled rapidly around
shows a path instead OF "A sequence of
torches. Also why a rapidly rotating
wheel does not show its spokes. II a
snapshot be taken of such a wheel IL
does show the spokes. however. and
proves the above fact OF persistence.
or IL the wheel be viewed by a light
ming fash IL shows them.-New York
World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-20
MIDSUMMER DAY
TO Be OBSERVED
Swedish Americans Plan for
Celebration of Homeland
Custom at Prospect Park.

Those hailng from the fair north
land intended to Celebrate midsummer
day in Prospect park. Moline, next
Wednesday. conforming as nearly as
possible to the customs and usages of
tie old homeland. In Sweden mid
summer day partakes of the nature of
2 national holiday-the Fourth of July
OF the north All the different church
and secular organizations will. there
fore. attend the festival, and all others.
are equally welcome.
The program, which starts at $3.50 in
tie afternoon to be rendered for the
occasion. is as follows:
Swedish Hymn-Audience.
Scripture reading AID prayer-Rev.
c. ]. Nelson.
Song. sta Stark''-The national
chorus.
Address of Observation-Disclosures
Clark Anderson. Moline. -.
Song. "Sverige'-Svea male chorus.
Oration-Professor David Nyvau.
Song-Olive male chorus.
Resolutions.
Song-The National chorus.
Remarks Professor ]. Mauritzson.
Song. "Hor oss Svea'-The National
chorus.
Benediction-Rev. Karl Nilsson.
Song. Swedish national hymn-Aud-
fence.
The singing will be of the very high
est order. The Swedish national Choir
us of IS VOICES viii be directed by
Professor Bergqulst. who came
from Minneapolis especially to prac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-20
SUFFERING WOUND
MAN REFUSES AID
Sustained a Bad Cash on Scalp
in Front of Second Avenue
Business House.
HAD BIG SUM OF MONEY
E,rner Newspaper Man Refused to
oivulse Name or Address and
Weuld Not Allow Examination.

After the police had taken him to
the police station. an old man. slight of
bu1d. suffering a scalp wourd. the re-
sult OF having fallen on the sidewalk
e, font Of the Billings < HersoE store
n second avenue this morning. severe
n ceusured the police for having call
al doctor 70 attend him
He would not give his age. name or
residence 10 the police. The fall was
the result Of an epileptic 1T. which he
suffered while walking near the store.
After he fell the police we're called
and he was taken 70 the city jail in
the ambulance. \ doctor was called
and when the latter arrived az the sta
ton. the man refused To allow the
physician 20 examine his wound.
Ci5 Net Want Doctor.
Although he had a large amount OF
money in his pocket yet he stated 10
the officers that he did not call a doc
Tor and did not want one He said
that the police had no business secur-
inE ? physician
I don't want a great biz fuss made
o. this. ! have been subject 20 these
spells for the past 80 years and will
get alclE all right. As for this cut.
be said feeling the blood cozinC from
the wound on his head. that's all
right
The police think that the man is
from the southern part OF the county.
He claims 20 be q former newspaper
mn and said that me did not care to
have auy uojortety about the matter
because he did not want the story told
in the newspapers.