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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
ANlAL MOSQUITO
 WAR IN FAIRFIELD
 lNSTI TUTED TODAY
Colonel HaVai'd, Health Officea Begins Campaign
 Against Insects.
speeial to the Farner.l }

E'airheld, May Fair1e4d,s an- nua1 war on mosquitoes, which has produced wonderful results in the last jew years. has again begun and under the direction Of Colonel valery Ha- ward. who was the pioneer in the work, worKnen are engaged cleaning out the trenches for draining the stag nant. water. Later, when the ena- bry0 mosquitoes begin to appear, it is probable ethe ditches will be oiled as usual.
 When John McGarry and Edward E1aelan, riding bicycles along Fair field avenue near St. Paul's church. at 5 clock last evening" met with two sautomobiIes going toward Fair field center and one going toward Bridgeport. something had to give v4ay. Something did and McGarry and Phe4an found themselves in q four foot trench that was being dug in the highway near the town hall.
 One Of the autornobiIes hit Phelan and Phelan hit McGarry, They were rolled Into the hole and the auto mobiles sped away dcGarEyS re- covered sufficiently to take the num- Der of the car that hit PheIan and com pIaints have been made by both ito the prosecuting att horittes An investigation Is being made and ar rests will probably follow Neither < victim was hurt seriously,
 Because of the conflicting state rneuts given the police and the lack of evidence. it is unlikely John H Keller of New York. will be prosecut- ed by the Fairfield courts. KelIer's car struck and seriously Injured Jos eph Terpef of RrIdg eport near Gras- mere. Terpet is in the Bridgeport hospital Statements taken from him, declare the police are 50 vague that there is little upos1 which to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

who is listened to or interrupted comes at the telephone company with blood in her eye and demands that we tsstop it, immediately.' The com pany- is then placed in the position of the kind hearted neighbor who tries to stop a fight between two neighbors. It is lucky to escape with it's clothes on. Under such circun- stances we easily stop the trouble by but that is a, company secret. Il we told it, every telephone company in the United States would be semu- ing men to find out our methods and we would be so busy with them that we could not attend to the legitimate wants of our good subscribers.
 A common pest is the pest who doubts, nay, disbelieves the opera tors report of, That line is busy He comes across with something like this, .That is my house telephone number, operator, and nobody calls it at this time of day" He gets the complaint operator and. by the time he has blown off steam, the line is released. Exclaimtng triumphantIy,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
PRoFs TAFT AND AI7AEY
 OF YALE MEN IN SESSION

Kaaass City, May R1--F'o 'orrner President Wi liam F. Taft and three hli1ldred other visiting ale alumni are here today to ttend the two day 7conventfon of the Associa ton Of Western Yale Clubs The association Includes all 7ale clubs ir the west and as far east as Pittsburgh
 The men are being entertained by the local club where there are about 15O members. The business of the convention will be election Of officers for next year and the discussion of plans for Interest western young men in Yale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

where operators reported false sig nals from 8 pay station and upon sending a man there he found a metal dish cover suspended in front of the transnaitter. Upon the opera tors request for a nickel the person calling would go .sbings. on the dish cover and hope to get his connection.
 Such, then, are few of the pests of the telephone business. If every one were perfect, there would be no spice to life. Churches, jails and hospitals would be empty. Ministers, policemen and doctors would be out of 3. job.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
ALABAMA oFFIC1AIs CAN'T
 HAVE CONNECTS AS SERVANTS

HIontgornery, Ala. May The practice Of detailing cpnvicts As ser wants in the homes of Alabama state officials and as laborers in the capi- toI and other state institutions. was abo1fshed by an executive order today by Governor Henderson. The order, which dealares the practice Illegal will re turn about E convicts, mostly negro women, to the penitentiary and state convict farms
 Holland has contracted for the con- sfrlaction at Los Angeles of two hydro aeroplanes. to be finished not later than Ju1y 15-
 FUNERAL DESIGNS AND 5x
 BOUQUETS
 JOHN RECh 6 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

T LYFORD BROTHERS B TRY SPRING CUSTOM SUITS BUK Y East Side and west End
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

After an exciting battle in the Bal tirnore Hotel John Gordan was ar rested on charge of unlawful entry. He is said to have entered the rooms of several guests @ ss@ 791
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

women's Silk Gloves. 2 clasp with double tipped fingers in white and black. Value soc. 9Qe pair Sale Price .........-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Women's Lisle Hose with double heel and toe, garter top in black and < AN1 white Value 121ac. 1IUG,, Sale Price ........ PAIR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Women's Out Size Hose, medium weight, withadoa1blei heel and toe, ribbed top in black andswhite. ! ftn |
 Value 19c. 54A1 Sale Price .....,. PSTR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

,women's Lis1e Gloves. 2 clasp fine quality with embroidery back in white and black. 0EA pair Value s9c- Sale .R7aEsi .R7aEsicest cestsisz 3s@
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
HOSIERY, 5 SII!.EIE: 3 {, For The May
 White Sale

Women's Silk Hose full fashioned with high spliced heel, double sole and toe, garter top, splendida wearing quality in all the cod-eFl En0 ors. Value 69e. 0UC Sale Price .... PAIR,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Envelope Chemise of fine nainso with lace trimmed neck and AN .eeves. VaVlueR 75c. LES
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-13
HUMANITARIAN TREATMENT
FOR coNVIcTS GOES GOOD

New York, April 13.-Humanita-
ria ntreatment for convicts as exem-
plifed in the reforms of Warden Os-
borne of Sing Sing prison received
further impetus when it was learned
today that the Western Union Tele-
graph Co. and the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Co. will cooperate by furnish
ing employment to discharged pris-
oners properly recommended.
The warden already has received
telegraph instruments to be used in
teaching classes in telegraphy and so
applications for enrolment were inn
mediately forthcoming from the con-
VictS.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-13
CUNNING ASYLUM ON FIRE

Fire from an unknown origin de-
stroyed the two-story annex building
of the Dunning insane asylum early
today. About 200 men patients were
rescued from the burning structure
and although the authorities believe
that all patients have been removed,
an investigation was started to deter
mine whether any we're missing.
From latest reports the fire is under
control.
1870
Union bakers will not ask for high
er wages. Business conditions do not
permit, they say.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-13

Judd Hosscawn reads with indig-
nation that in Sweden women very
often do tn farm work while their
husbands sit back and smoke. Judd
says he'd never smoke-he'd much
rather Whittie."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-13
CHICAGOGRAMS

Just what is the weather man try
ing to slip over on us?
Spring had a reatgood start-but
you never can tell. About July we
will feel pretty safe.
Its a question whether we would
rather stand the itch or shiver in our
light ones.
Some folks always claim that a
change will do a person good. We
doubt if making a change this kind
of weather would be of any benefit.
Might get US good cold id our
noZe.
Park benches will soon be with us.
And probably all filled.
State street merchants are selling
real honest-to-goodness roses at
from Is to 25 cents a dozen.
The strains of "Wait Til the Sun
Shines, Nellie f1oated out on the
breezes the other night. Of course,
it was from a street piano.
Baseball enthusiasm is like ca
tarrh. Once it gets hold on you it's
dern hard thing to get rid of it.
Another aviator killed. Can't get
away from what goes up must come
down."
Moving vans are coming into play.
Cheer up, men,! Wifey will let you
beat her rugs most any day now. The
spring cleaning season has came"
-o-o-
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Story Telling Hour
At The Library

Friday afternoon, long before
the time set by the Club, num-
bers of children gathered at the
Library to participate in the de-
lightful hour prepared by the
ladies of the Club for their en-
tertainment. Miss Smith, the
librarian was kept busy attending
to the little ones until the regu-
lar committee members appeared
forsthe exercises. Miss Helen Mat
thews who was in charge of the
wee small ones, soon had them
in hand and with patriotic
songs and stories kept the tots
happy and contented for the
afternoon.
Mrs. R. E. Lee, Mrs. Won
Heide and Miss Averitt enter
talned the larger children in the
Club room on the second floor.
About 100 children attended and
made the afternoon avery pleas
ant and we'll spent one for teach
ers acd pupils.
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Miss Lucille Blackwell
Entertains For Guest

In honor OF her guest Mrs. r.
Z. Allison Of Breward, N. c., Miss
Lucille Blackwell gave theatre
party Friday afternoon st she
Amusu, which was followed by s.
daIghtfdl light luncheon at the
National Drug Store, where Rufus
Smith and Reason Paulk served
Chocolate, sandwiches, olives, ice
cream and minis. The tables we're
tastlly decorated with violets ETC..
and a pleasant half hour was spent
With the hostess were Mrs. r. c..
Allison, the guest of honor and
Mesdames c. j. Smith, l.. G..
Watkins, G. w. Mclean, 4. M.
Mann, N. NJ. Bryan, 4. B. Fletcher
and Misses Fannie Boyd, Ester
Benton, Jefiie Persons, ZeIma
Shannon, Nell Frazier, Inez Dor
miney. Maud Glover and Helen
Osborne.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Teachers Institute
Held In Library Hall

The Ben Hill county teachers
held their monthly institute at
the Carnegie Library Saturday.
The teachers were elated over
the beautiful building and the
convenient arrangement of the
entire place. The free use of
the library having been extend
ed to them by the trustees dur
ing their residence in the county,
the teachers will take advantage
of the opportunity to regale their
pupils with better literature.
April 28th has been named as the
day for the second annual Rural
School Commencement in the
city and an elaborate program
was prepared for the children.
The teachers held an interesting
session and most Of them report
&c progress for their schools.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
JONES & FRETWEl
Senator IleCuInber Pushing
Rural Credits Legislation

Washington, D. c., March GA
farm credits bill, providing for gov
eminent loans to farm owners, was
attached to the agricultural appro-
priation bill in its passage through
the Senate. Presented by Senator
McCumher as an amendment, the
provision was incorporated in the
appropriation bill without d record
vote at a time when but few sena-
tors were in the chamber. The Nc
Cumber amendment would create a
bureau of farm credits in the Treas
ury Department to make loans of
government funds through national
banks o n farm mortgage notes.
These loans would run for ten years
at S per cent interest and would not
be less than 8300nor more than$fO
1000 to individuals.
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Money to Loan

Applications received for loans
from $4,000 to 100000, ON
improved and unimproved town
property and farm lands. Inter
est 8 per cent straight. Interest
payable annually or semi-annual-
iy. Time: one to ten years. Ap-
plicants for loans will please give
description, location, and valu-
alton of property offered as Sc
curity for loan. State improve
ments and valuation of same.
We want county representa-
tives to receive applications for
loans, appraise property, and
serve our exclusive representa-
tive. Attorney or real estate
man perferred. Applicants for
loans, and applicants for agencies
positively required to furnish at
least two character references
and forward postage. five &c
stamps, for application blanks,
full particulars. and prompt re-
ply. Write Southern Office,
Southeastern Mortgage Loan AS
ISOLATION, Fourth Natl Bank
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. m-1-1tw.4t
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Worth $1,000 Or Il9Te

Five 60 of the prettiest residence
lots in Fitzgerald, to be sold for
$500 cash to first customer. These
lots are ideal. Two Of them adjoin-
ing form a large lot 80x171! On the
corner of Merrim8c Drive and Mag
nfiia St. Pecan trees are growing
around these lots which will form
ample shao, in few years. Two
other lots, near these, separated only
by 40 foot lot, and one corner lot
on North Main St., ideal for & hand
some residence Win furnish Plat
numbers Of lois upon request You
can't afford To miss this exceptional
opportunity. #li.a atc1ce.
Address, Pr. CLARK,
mat 67 Gordon ST.. a lanta. ca
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f. emember The Date
Goldenberg's Grand Open
ing Sale March 18th.

Fifty cents paid to a laborer
NOW may save you DOLLARS
for the doctor and druggist this
summer, and put off that under
takers bill q while longer.
MRS. w. R. Smith of Americas
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H. G. Chapel over Sunday.
Miss Eula Graves of Atlanta
has returned to her old position,
in charge OF the alteration de-
partment at the Empire Store
Miss Graves is an expert in her
line and, made hosts Of friends
while in charge of this depart
ment last year, who will doubt
less be pleased to know Of her
return.
Mrs. E. NJ. Putnam Of Atlanta
arrived in the city Saturday last
to take charge of the Millinery
department at the Empire Store.
Mrs. Putnam has for years been
associated with ]. Regenstene &
Co., of Atlanta, in the trimming
and sales department and with
the Mirror Of that city. She
comes to the Empire Store with
the finest recommendations as a
milllner of great ability and an
accomplished artist in her line
and we have no doubt will &C.
corded the generous support of
our Fitzgerald ladies.
Mr.. Earle Brown, formerly
agent for the S. A. L. at this
point has been appointed COM
mercial agent for the Ocilla
Southern and is given charge OF
the Fitzgerald agency.
Mr.. J. H. Spence, formerly
chief clerk at the S. A. L. depot
has been promoted to the agen.
cy, succeeding Mr.. Earle Brown.
Mr.. B. T. Bohannon has beer
made chief clerk to Mr.. Spence
D. B. Null of Washington, D
c. is in the city visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Charles Bright.
man and family and looking at
ter his property interest. Capt
Null is looking fine and assure:
his friends that the Democratic
Administration is the bcst the
country has had during his Ions
years Of observation.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Clean Up Notice

Tuesday, March 9th, has been
fixed as Clean Up-Day by the
City Council and the Woman's
Club, and every one is hereby
notified to clean up and put their
premises in q thoroughly clean
and sanitary condition. Burn
everything you can and put the
rest in pile in the alley where
the city teams can get it. This
means all barns must be cleaned
out and the manure taken care
Of. Anything left in the alley
will be taken away by the city
teams. Use plenty of lime and
disinfectants. A committee from
the Club will inspect each ward
and all places not properly clean
ed will be reported to the Health
Officer who will make cases
against those who do not give
immediate attention to the mat
ter. m-5-2t
Drew w. Paulk, Mayor
L. S. Osborne, Health Officer.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08

Join the cleanup movement
tomorrow and every day. The
health Of the community this
sumner depends upon the
thoroughness Of Abe Spring clean
ing and you may be the cause of
Sickness in your own household
Or that0of some Of your neigh
boris, by neQlecting to do a littl :
cleanine,up at this time. The
city viii cart off ell your accumu
Iations out Of tfc alleys, all you
need to do IS 10 rake them up
and place them @1ego the Crash
man can conveniently reach it. :
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08

Gus Valsomakis Of the local
Greek colony believes that if the
new ships purchased by his
country from "Uncle Sam" are
allowed to get into the fight they
will clean. up things. Greece
purchased the Mississippi and
the Idaho" from the u. S. last
year.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Ben Hill County
Confederate Veterans

A meeting is called for the
Ben Hill County Camp No. sc to
meet at the Office of D. B. Michel,
son. Jr. over the Fitzgerald Mer-
camille Co. Store. Matters Of
Importance will come up for at
tention. Meeting called at 2 D.
m. Saturday, March 18th.
Marcus Luke, Commander.
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Rem ember The Date
Goldenberg's Grand Open
ing Sale. March Nth.

Tuesday is a special cleanup
day, so designated by the Mayor
and Council. The city will do its
part to protect you against prob
able sickness this summer and
all we ask of you is to do your
part in keeping your own prem
ises clean.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Cotton, to-day, G 90 q
Middling 7 I-2c

Middling 7 I-2c
Mr.. |. Goldenberg returned from
a business trip to Nashville, Tenn
Sunday morning.
John Hutto returned from a
trip into Florida.
Just received 10000 #. house
frameing which we are selling at
close prices. Phone IA, F. M.
Graham & Co., E. Magnolia St.
EMr. and Mrs, Jesse Massey Of
Ocilla spent Sunday with DIR.
and Mrs. Raymond Davis in the
city.
Read the specials for the
Opening Sale Of Golden
berg and Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Fl. Jen-
kins are spending the week in
Atlanta the guests Of friends.
Buy Excel Watermelon seed.
The largest, sweetest and best
shipper of all. Pure seed One do'-
lar per pound. j. j. Littlejohn,
Albany, Ga 19-12t-p.
Mr. K. Miller OF Illinois stop
ped over in the city en- route to
his home from Florida. Mr.. Mil
Ter was resident of the colony
in SO and was agreeable surpris-
ed with the wonderful changes
apparent in town and country.
If you are going to build let US
figure on your sash, doors, frames
and lumber. Phone IA, F. M.
Graham & Co., East Magnolia
street. m-3 Ct
Hon. z. H. Clark of Moultrie
addressed the assembly at the
Baptist church Sunday morning
or the business end Of church
work. Mr.. Clark is a forceful
speaker and made a strong i'm
preston on his au1ience.
Fer Rent-Two nice furnished
rooms suitable for sleeping Oh
light house keeping. Bath, cold
and hot water. See them at
Sol West Central.
W. B. Hammock.
The sad news reached the
friends of Carl Williamson Of the
death of his brother, Hoke Will
hanson, at Commerce, Ga. Mr.,
Williamson was at the bedside
of his brother, having been mott.
fed by wire of his serious illness
Repair your house while lum
Der and labor is cheap and save
money buying your building ma
terial from F. M. Graham & Co.
Phone IA, E. Magnolia street.
To Let.-Three rooms for ligh
housekeeping. Bath, Hot and COX
water, electric lights. Apply Al!
West Pine 57-tE.
Ray Chapel Of Cordele sp2n
Sun lay with home folks in tn
city.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
For Miss Grisard

Miss Mary James has issued
invitations to a party for tomor-
row evening for Miss Ella Girls
ard, Of Winchester, Tenn, who
is the guest Of Misses jeanette
and Halloween Venable.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Don't Talk War Prices
UTELEZE POFASEl ALREADY In LAM!

UTILIZE POTASH ALREADY In LAND!
Agricultural Soluble Carbonate OYSTER
Shell Lime releases this potash, which
becomes available the FIRST year-in-
stead of the second or third year, as is
said to be the case with some crushed
limestone. Sweetens the soil, feeds the
plants and Increases the crop at one
tenth the cost of commercial fertilizers.
Analysis shows 81 PER cent. Calcium
Carbonate.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Seed Corn

Whatley's Prolific Seed
corn. Grown On my own
farm and personally select
ed by me.
57-tf. L. X. E armer.
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AT Gold3nberg
Ard Co.'s 8 { Ie

Spscia Thursday Marcl,
l.tn 1880 a. IN. The first
so customers re viii sell 10
yard Calico, regular prize
T. per yard. 10 yards I2c.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Sc ed Corn

WhatIey's prolific seed
corn. Grown on my own
farm and personally select
ed by me. Stiff.
Z. K. Farmer.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-08
Hundreds Of Successful
Farmers Use II

In the most exacting tests under all
kinds of crops, Oystar Shell Lime has
demonstrated its superiority. We have d
letter from the State Chemist under date
of January 9th, 1915, certifying as to
the purity of Oyster Shell Lime as COM
pared to most of the Lime Stone we get
in this territory, Write now for informa-
ton and prices.
JONES & FRETYYELL
Manufacturers Agents
Fitzgerald, Georgia,