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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06
THE CITIZEN AND THE SCHOOL.

No ohow humble person NAV be there
sacred duty which he humanity and which is i'm
peravey incumbent upon him pay That duty potec-
lion and the fostering of our public school system.
We living in age of education advancing intellectual
development and the human mind that deprived
anges obtainabe will be hamp cred and hnded every step
matters not how bright how infante may
that mind denied the advantages of education then the child
grown to maturity will be retarded Inundated in
eectual decencles 1t will be living the neg
Gt tue ndferences OF its parents 1t will be mark of shame
and abght the community ignorance It
will be an object Of pity where should be pride
Education and the advantages of intellectual advancement have
made America great country And America yet
fancy. ..sssf-Ati@gaE82dAsg W MM
Our school should be encouraged to the high
est point of efficiency The upheld and given
to understand that they have the backing community
and that the community expects satisfactory results.
II our peent buildings inadequate needed
then for the sake enlightened humanity us spend the money
and get them Let make any other improvements new de-
partues that the welfare of children require. ,iet
We have brought these children into the world
fancy and youth they helpless 1t duty give them an
education that will enable them successfully cope with the
problems OF existence that will confront them life To dol
less would be neglect sacred duty shame the
for whose very existence responsible
Let keep schools and children in mind study
their welfare individually and collectively Let leave
unturned that will advance their interests
The election school supe county schools
different from the system in in the city where the Board Of
Education selects the head OF the school system depends
ddual for rural schools and all the should give this
their becoming recog
nzed for its good schools the rural districts and to
leep hem up the udard that Lave r'e for ther i'm
,i,
Lei every voter be he in the city country for the
who his best unbiased judgment is the who will carry the
Ben Hill county schools greater heights better results
fer the children OF the country districts The best schools
too good for children Don't reard their progress by
less vote
The unanimous recommendations of the County School
Poard of the present incumbent Mr.. R. j. Prentiss |
Should be your guide The Board has been in close touch
tn the work of the county superintendent and have the
best opportunity to judge his work. Their resolutions
appearing in this issue file in this office with the
individual signature Of each of the members Of the
Board.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many a Fitzgerald Household Will
Find Them So.

NAaAy fitzgerald household Will
Find Them So.
10 have the pains and aches of a
bad back removed-to be entirely free
from annoying dangerous kidney dis
orders, is enough to make any suffer
er grateful. The following advice of
one who has suffered will prove com
torting words to hundreds of Fitz-
gerald readers.
\. D. Brown, carpenter, 514 W.
0conee St, Fitzgerald, says: 81 strain
ed my back, which caused trouble with
nay kidneys | suffered from Gull
ache across my 1oins and was stiff
sore and tired all the time. l felt as
IT l wanted to lie down. l was also
bothered by dizzy spells and black
spots floated before my eyes. Moth
ing ever CAV eme so much relief as
Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price Soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney PillA-the same that
Mr., Brown had. Foster Milburn
Co, Props, Buffalo, N. Y. adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
STEWART F. GELDERs, Editor)

The 18th grade shop class is max
ing some very pretty looking chairs.
AS ornaments these chairs could not
be beat. The style and workmanship
make thern very pretty-but they do
not sit" very we'll
The 18th shop also made some hurd-
les for practice for the meet. About
the best time any one has made on
them is eighteen or nineteen seconds
but by the middle of April some of
the boys will do them in seventeen.
Il is a mighty good thing to have
them to practice on-if the boys will
only practice enough. With the nice
weather we are having there should be
a great deal of work done in all the
athletic lines.
The Tenth grade shop class is
making rapid progress with the work
benches they started some time ago
These benches are almost as neat and
firm in construction as the bought
ones they are modelled after and the
Workmanship speaks we'll for the
teaching of Prof. Beauchamp.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

frees the system from poisons arising
from the improper digestion of the
food and helps nature turn the food
into strength and puts the body in
good working order. Then the body
gains back its normal weight as ma
turally as water flows down hill.
Tanlac is sold by the Denmark
Drug Co. adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06
MISS MAMIE HALL
GAINS IS POUNDS

Still another comes forward and
adds her voice to the hundreds who
have already Endorsed the wonderful
medicine, Tanlac Mrs. Mamie Hall,
who lives at 300 Fourth Avenue, South
Nashville, says she suffered for years
and that the trouble was finally pro-
nounced cancer of the stomach. She
also states that she had fallen SIT as
a result of the stomach trouble until
she weighed only 90 pounds, but that
she now weighs lis, gain of 10
pounds.
i had bad form of stomach trou-
BILE" said Mrs. Hall in relating her re-
markable case to Tanlac representa-
tive, and I had suffered from it for
years. | lost so much flesh and was
so weak that l was confined to nv
room and bed for eleven months and
my head ached so bad could hardly
stand it IL times.
Yes" she continued, they actually
rad to prop me up in bed to take a
drink of water, as just couldn't helo
myself at all. lived on matted milk
and Graham crackers. The steady
pains in my chest made afraid | had
lung trouble and my head ached SO
bad 1T seemed like it would burst.
A bout year ago | was taken ia
the hospital, the doctors saying I had
cancer of the stomach. I was SO nerv-
Gus all this time that the slightest
NOISE would almost drive me mad. and
the pains in my back hurt me so /
hardly ever got nights rest.
My husband was terribly out of
heart about me, as the doctor said
nothing would save me but an opera
ton. We had spent a lot money for
medicines and it seemed like nothino
would do any good
Well, sir, l happened to see a piece
in the paper about Tanlac. and it told
about woman in Louisville that was
SufierlngJ ust exactly the same wav T
was. begged my husband to let me
try It and he said he had no faith in if
but he would get it II | wanted if So
he got a bottle and we kept it a secret
from the doctor.
That was the best thing I ever did
In my life, for I began to feel better
and gain weight with the very first
dose. had gone down so I didn't
weigh but 60 pounds, but now after
taking four bottles, weigh 115-five
pounds more that I ever weighed in
my life.
I now feel strong and we'll and can
do all my homework. I can eat any,
thing-why, l actually ate a tomato
after had been taking Tanlac week
and that's something that never would
agree with me before. l have no more
OF those terrible pains and I am DOING
tine in every way.
got aletter yesterday from nv
husband at Chattanooga, and he said
he had taken two bottles of TanIac
and was doing fine. am going 70
Chattanooga Sunday, and I will sure
take bottle of Tan1ac in my grip
This medicine just about saved nv
lite and kept me from having to have
an operation.
Yes" she continued, you can nr;n+
IT. | want everybody to know about
1t, don't think folks ought to be foo
modest to prevent all the SUFFERING
they can"
Surely this is a most convincing
case of suffering and distress being al
leviated by the use of stomach cor
receive and tonic which relieves the
condition that gives rise to so manv
different symptoms of deadly diseases.
1t is not claimed that Tanlac alone
produces flesh. This great medicine
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

team Friday by score of II to 4.
This kind of relieves the two disgust
ing last minute losses suffered by the
boys team.
Although the afternoon was rather
chilly there was plenty of pepper in
the game and both teams showed fine
form. The local "star-esses", were
Miss Hazel Jolley and Miss Lillian
Leath. 1t seemed like Miss Leath
could throw a goal backwards from
the middle of the court, with one
hand Our team will go to Abbeville
soon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

WANTED-Two young active men
to sell Health and Accident Insurance
Experience not necessary. Liberal
commission. Address Manager, Box
'Iz douglas, ga. St p
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06


Alpha-Beta joint debate off a vic
tory for the Seniors. However, the
Beats have the alibi that while the
Alphas allowed the Junior team only
eight minute speeches they took the
privilege of speaking ten minutes.
Two Alpha numbers which were
very much enjoyed was the Alpha
vocal quartette and the Alpha orches-
ira consisting OF an Oboe, played by
Mr. Preston Seanor, violin played by
Miss Gladys Ho1tzendorf and a snare
drum played with two drum sticks. Lv
Mr.. Robert Innis. Both numbers were
very much appreciated.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

The advent OF tramps mosquitoes and other pestferous insects
is a sure indication of the approach of spring
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

The president the United States on it's sense
humanity O. r. but it will require mighty guns to main
tain the foundation
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

hen tooprepredness against the vtroc tongue the Cos
sip would be welcome delverance lacerated soul
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

Instead Of buckety-buck or one-and-
DER, running broad jumping is the fav-
orlte sport now-and it should be this
close to the contest.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

In this land Of all equal many are not willing
to admit
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

Onverasl peace? HUH One-ha the world scrapping with
each other and the rest scrapping with their wives
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

The National Housewives League hoped into the prepared
ness arena by nauguatng campaign for eevang
ton and building the health of the that thew NAV be-
come physically TIT Tor service We're patriot Pass honey
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

ms angelic world is full of who virtues but
lew are willing admit that they rotten to the core
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

The girls are doing their best to
keep the wreaths Fitz-Hi has won
from whitening. The girls basketball
team defeated the Abbeville girls
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

The 10th grade English class is
studying THE Tale of Two Cities"
by Dickens. This book, besides being
one OF the best classics, is very in
Structlve as historical novel and is
book which everyone should read.
The 9Th A class in English which
is studying "Irving's Sketch Book"
had novel debate Thursday. They
had fiished reading that good old
story about rip Van Wrinkle" and
the subject was "Resolved-That Rip
was More Cu1pable for His Shiftless-
ness Than His Wife" The affirma-
tive won so Mrs. Van Wrinkle is for
ever indicated of any blame for her
husbands distatste for manual labor
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

Yes, lazy duffer is man, but 'um.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

Pigs is pigs, but some have only twof feet.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

Buck up, work up, and get there!
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

NCTE-l carry a large stock
ct these seed in my warehouse
in Fitzgerald, IN ordcr to make
quick deliveries. Above prices
!. Q. B., Eartsville, S. c., 15c
freight fer prices f. Q. b. Fitz->
gerald, Ga.-Crdc- from II. II.
James, Agent for pos4:grscd
seed Co., Fitzgerald, Ga.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

There are exactly thirty nine days
until the big contest. Practicing two
hours day, which is really too little
contestant can put in only 70 hours.
or practically fifteen school days of
i've hours each. That is dreadfullv
short time to work on an important
thing.
fitzgerald is the only school in the
district which is an accredited first
division school so if we lose this con-
test to schools inferior in curriculum
and standards it means that our school
relegated to utter ignomity for wears
10 come not matter what we do in cor,
tset after this. We have every thing
to lose and little to win but let us win
it. We must win it.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

committee of gentlemen will call on you during
this week to secure your financial aid the Dixie High
way meeting. Meet them with smile and contribute
your share like a gentleman. ~
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-06

The subjects for the essay at the dis
trict meet will be taken from "Ham-
let "ldylls of the King" Emerson's
Essays on Manners" and "Webster's
Bunker Hill Address," These are
considere by the district commit
tee as the best literary works in the
range of high school pupils.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23
SPRAY FOR SAN JOSE SCALE
IN DECEMBER

Spraying for san Jose scale should
lao done when the trees are dormant.
Since peach trees reach this stage I'm
December that is the best month for
fighting this pest. J. Il. watson. en-
tomulogiSt 10 the University of Flori-
da Experiment station, recommends
spraying with lime sulphur / part N
the commercial solution to o parts Of
water.
Spraying must he done after the
old leaves have fallen and before the
rev buds begin to swell In avoid in
jury to the foliage. While December
il the time recommended. late rarir-
ties might he sprayed safely in jan
uary. hut the early varieties probably
will hc rcsuming growth by that time,
Scale fungus can he introduced III
June next year to take care Of the
summer brood.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23
CATTLE TICK WILL BE HELD
TO STRICT ACCOUNT.

Since the Texas fever tick is the
greatest enemy Of cattle production
in Florida, it will receive a great
deal Of attention at the live stock
meeting at the University Of Florida,
Gainesville, January 10 to 10 inclu.
Siyc. Methods Of eradication are up.
permoSt in the minds Of most stock.
men. Plans for the campaign will be
discussed. The life history Of the
insect will be given. Few farmers
realize the toll which they are pay
luz the tick in animals blood and
feed. The annual price for entertain
ing the pest is enormous. These and
other subjects incident to eradication
will receive attention at the meet
ing.
Some Of the best tick eradication
authorities in the United States have
been promised for the meeting. The
subject is Of vast Importance to farm
Crs. stockmon and representatives Of
allied industries. Everybody who is
Interested in the agricultural develop-
ment Of the state is urged to attend
the sessions.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23

Vocal, Modern Songs" Llngrr Not (;
Loves Sacred Trust; DE Las Long
Res Carrie Jacobs Bond: Mvs. Per.
ry.
Reading, AN old Sweetheart of
Mine" Riley: Mrs. Gault.
Vocal "Arias;" EmaH. Fly with
Me Verdi: Mrs. Perry.
SeNtet. Lucia di I.ammcrmoor. Iii.
nizatti.
Intcrmisslon.
Piano solo, RcinholdS Impromptu
G. Minor: Mrs. Gault.
Vocal. "Old Songs" The Bridge :;
Lady Carcw: Mrs. Perry.
Annie Laurie: Lady John Scott.
Vocal odd Songs" The Danube
River, Aide: The Last Rose or sam.
mcr Flatow: Mrs. Gaut.
Plantation Songs: Mrs. Perry.
Vocal Modern Songs Sunbeams
Ronald; At Dawning, Cddmm: \
Song Of JOY. Woodman: Mrs. Gauit.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23
SNEAK Thief
ARRESTED
BY DEPUTY
SHERTFFS
Ihad Carlton and Ed. Garner. Had
Broken Into Some Seven or Eight
Homes in This Vicinity Within the
Past Ten Days Or More.

\ negro tru>tr by the name Of Yer.
sil Jones was yesterday arrested and
landed in Jail 10y Dcputic, Thad Carl
ton and Ed. Garner.
For the past week or ZEN days a
number Of homes in this i'y and com.
nunity have leen broken into 10y some
sneak thief ar thieves, AMI up ultil
yesterday the Officers hal been BAT
fled i'm their attempt to find the per
pctratorS Of the offerSc~. Among the
homes that have been broken into are
W. W. James W. |. Polk, u. G.
Ryan. Il. f. Nowliu. :. Resin, Thorn
as GaskinS, Jr.. and Mr.. vi'kN.
Deputy sheriff. THAI Carlton. got
his first clew when ne located a dress
that had been stolen from the home
of Mrs. II. L. NoNlln. After this
clcw was obtained, the two deputies
diligence until they have fOuhd AMI
restored practically all the stglrn
goods. among them being papers, val
ucd mt several tho lSrud Of dollars, a
watch restored to Mr.. :. Rosfn, and
many other articles Of value To diff
fUont persons.
The negro had hcel allowed many
privileges as tru~ty, one Of which
was sleeping in the county barn. He
would 20 out at night, breaking into
houses, taking what he wanted, ana
hc fourI in bed early the next morn
ing. He is said TO hc an old ycggman,
having served all hut two months out
Of twenty years, for various crimes.
These deputies are entitled to al
vcte Of thanks for their mtiring eff
forts in trying to restore To this COM
munity its usual security. and it will
he relief to many homes to know
that the rascal has been apprehendcd.
II is not likely that he will in the
future he dealt with 50 lonicntly.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23

Cial committees named have authority
to appoint additional members and
working forces.
The executive committee will act as
committee on general program, lnclud-
ing the instrumental music. in which
1t is expected that the proficient SER
vices If the Merchants Cornot Band
and the Colonial Orchestra will APP
pear.
Place fixed as court house yard
Tree To he used will he the oak near
est building on the western front,
The hour for beginning will he not
lutcr than $50 y. m, 50 that the
tinicst tot may be present. The date
will he Monday. Christmas Day. Ev-
cry child # sixteen years and under,
down to babies I'm arms. will receive
uniform gifts. The occasion will he
under auspices Of united Sunday
Schools, nut be given by the commu-
nifty at large. and every child. wheth-
err in Sunday School or not, will be
beneficiary.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23
TOTAL VOTE
POLLED IN
RECENT STATE
ELECTION
$3.50, Of Which Sydney }. Gait, Re
ceived 1858, W. V. KnOtt 3OSi2.
George W. Allen 1898, c. c. Al.
len 2,i6O, Noel 4. MitchCll 1911. d.

According to the complete official
returns from the office Of Secretary
of state Crawford. the vote in the
recent race is aS follows:
Total number OF votes polled S2.s7g.
Sidney !. Cats received 3g.553. W.
V. Knott received 3O,3I2. George W.
Allen received 1898. C.. c. Allen
received AGO. Noel 4. Mitchell re-.
cciycd l01 Majority for Cats 9.211.
In the June primary, Sidney J.
Cats received 3OO92 votes. rs com.
pared with the above it will be seen
that hc made a gain ~ 0.4Gl over the
vote in June.
In the same primary William V.
Knott received 25.74O first choice
votes and IN the election just closed
received 30342, or a gain Of 1922.
The total number Of votes account
ed for in the June primary was So
j72. Total number accounted for I'm
the general election s2.STS. or de.
crease Of Ga3 votes in the general
election.
The total number Of qualified demo-
Gratis In the state Is given as 10000.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COMMUNITY
XMAS TREE MEETSAND SUBS.

The executive committee appointed
to look after the appointment Of sub
committees In behalf Of the Commune
ty Christmas Tree, met last night and
appointed the following committees:
Census: +. A. shore, Chairman,
Harley Watson, J. q. Buckley.
Gifts and Distributions: Ira j.
Johnson, Chairman, Ed. Scott u. II.
Whitehead.
Publicity: Andrew Carter, Chair
man, T.. II. Jones.
Decorations; Louis Koch, Chairman
J. NJ. Myrqus, \. G. Polk.
Illumination: Hon. |. q. Royal,
Chairman, c. A. Byrd, u. W. Nc
Lcod.
Vocal Music: L. II. Jones, Chair
man, Mrs. Il. r. Bell, Mrs. Il. o..
Turner.
Finance: II. l.. Carlton, Chairman,
$. W. Bail, A. f.. Bennett, $. r..
McCheSncy. j. A. Timberlake.
Where more help is needed in any
particular phase of the work the spe-
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23

Probably the largest cash deal Of
any kind made in Florida for some
time has Just been conSummated be-
tween Parker Brothers, Of this city.
and the Consolidated Land Company.
Of Jacksonville, whereby the Parker
Brothers transfer to the above nam
ed company their cattle and cattle
interests located In DeSoto county.
This sole includes about $1,000 head
Of .attle, and the cash consideration
j. considerably more than oue.half
million dollars. The Parker Brothers
also include in this transfer the fol-
lowing cattle pens located in various
parts of the county; Eagle Island Pen.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23

made such through their cattle inter.
sis and public spirited citizenship.
The grandfather. John Parker, was
engaged in the cattle business i'm thi,
vicinity way back in the COS, or near.
lv thirty years before single house
had been erected i'm the territory Of
what is now known as Arcadia. Ills
cattle and business interests were
hcircd by J. y. Parker, the father
ana husband Of the present members
Of the company.
Mr.. u. s. Parker admitted to the
News reporter that the reason for this
wholesale disposition Of their business
is because the question q free range
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23
METHODIST QUARTERLY
CONFERENCE.

Rev. NJ. II. Norton, presiding elder
Of Barlow district will arrive in the
city tonight, and has called the meet
ing Of the fourth quarterly conference
to be held at the church Thursday
morning at s o'clock. All official
members OF the church are expected to
attend. and visitors are welcome. At
this conference the business Of the
year is finally reported on, and cleo
tlon OF officers for 1917 occurs.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23

The company, says this is due to the
TACT that no beef cattle have been
sold from the herd within the past
SIX months. 1t is true that during this
period Of time the company has ship
ped of several thousand head Of cat
tle' but not for beef purposes.
The Parker family is one II tire
most famous in the state, having been
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23

tabllsh a system Of credits under
which the people may borrow money
on long term notes, at low interest to
build their own homes.
All state declarations of labor every
where were urged In resolutions
adopted to make the injunction cues
tion the paramount issue in all their
future political activities
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-11-23

Is rapidly becoming thing Of the
past, and it is becoming generally
recognized that it will he a question
of only a few years when these vast
tracts Of lands will he Sub-diyided in
to farms, each farmer being required
to keep his premises under fence as
t. done in the older and more densely
populated states. When this is done
there will probably he few cattle
kings but yet the country as a whole
wilE probably produce many times
the number Of cattle aS Is now being
done.