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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
Motive Not Known.
SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
WILL GIVE PROGRAM

An attractive program has been ar
ranged by the Sunday school Of Broad
way Presbyterian church for the con
cert which is to be given on Friday
evening.
The Sunday school orchestra. with
the assistance of a number of well
known musicians, will give the enter
tainment for the benefit Of the Sun
day school piano fund The concert
will also be a sort of formal dedica-
ton of the fine new piano recently
purchased by the school The pro-
gram is 70 be as follows:
Overture, Conservation. .Keler-Bela
Orchestra
IlauO SOLO selected
Miss Elizabeth Olmsted
Vocal solo Observation-Disclosures. Selected
Z. r. Herlocker
Piano duet NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Selected
Mrs. r. T. Lee, Miss Beryl Titterington
Reading .....Miss Charlotte Huesing
Gloria in Excelsis" .....M Mozart
Orchestra
Vocal solo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Selected
Mrs S. j. Nyquist
Cello Solo, "Serenade Badine".....
........-.-...... Gabriel Marie
r. G. Lyons
Piano duet Observation-Disclosures. Selected
Miss McCombs, Miss Mcnamara
Vocal solo, Underneath the Stars"
-...-....--.--......- Herbert
A. c. Stanton
Piano Solo. "Rhapsodie Hongroise
Mrs r. c. Lyons
Selection from Faust" Gounod
Orchestra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
CAST FOR PLAY IS
NEARLY COMPLETED

All OF the principal parts, with the
exception Of one. for the play, Chris
topher Columbus" which is to be pre-
scented soon at the Illinois theatre
under auspices OF Allouez council,
knights OF Columbus, were filled at
meeting held last night at X. c. hall.
A rehearsal was also held under direc-
ton OF Joseph p. Farrell of New York,
author and producer. Tonight at X.
&. hall the regular meeting of the
council is TO be held 4 large attend
ance is looked for and II is hoped that
at this time the cast will be completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
Expect Little Protest.

Expectations of the city officials are
that there VIII be few If any protests
made on the now order of bread sale,
as the consumer now is only purchas-
ing twice the amount he bought before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

at twice the cost, which practically
does not increase the cost OF bread.
Bakers have reduced the cost of
labor and hope to meet the increase
in cost Of -four in this way Every
thing else has raised its price They
are entitled to adjust their prices ac-
cord1ng to requirements they find"
Mayor McConochie said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

gated regulations prohibiting such
contests in the future and providing
a punishment of fine and imprison-
ment. Dog-fghting has spread extern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

!
Aledo. Ill, Sept 19.-"We are ready
at any time after the grand jury acts
Friday to proceed with the prosecution
of Bert Sapp of Monmouth for the
murder of Mrs. Emma Larkin.'
The foregoing statement was made
today by States Attorney John Wilson,
who professed confidence that the
states case would be sufficiently
strong to secure the death penalty for
Sapp, accused of one of the most
atrocious murders in Mercer county.
that of clubbing Mrs Larkins with a
beer bottle so badly that she died a few
hours after the attack. which occurred
in a stable at the fair grounds a week
ago today.
Sapp has not confessed. Mike Fergu-
son of Galesburg and ST. Louis, race
track "swipe' in the employ of Sapp,
made the admissions which give States
Attorney Wilson positive assurance
that Sapp will be convicted.
What the grand jury would do in the
matter of Ferguson. the states attor-
ney said today, is only problematicaI
The part he played in dispOsing of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
Dog Fights in japan,

Tokio.-Dog-figh and cock-fight-
ing have developed into such an evil
the japanese government has promul-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

sively in fashionable circles and clubs
have been formed for its furtheranee.
1t is charged that the fighting has
melted gambling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
SAPP SILENT ON
WOMAN'S MURDER
Horse Trainer Unmoved by Confession
of Mike Ferguson Accusing Him
of Brutal Crime.
VICTIM HIT WITH BEER BOTTLE
States Attorney Wilson of Mercer
County 10 Urge Speedy Trial of
Men Under Arrest.
Especial to The Argus)

Oquawka. Ill, Sept 19.-Bert Sapp
and Mike Ferguson were held respons-
ible for the death of Mrs. Emma Lar
kins, Davenport. and were ordered held
10 the grand jury by the corOner's jury
yesterday.
An inquest was held Sunday at Biggs-
vile and an open verdict returned
Yesterday following the confession of
Ferguson the coroner Of Henderson
county recalled the jury and the YER
dict was changed. finding Sapp and
Ferguson responsible for the murder
Of the young woman.
Question as to where the inquest
should be held bother local officials
for a time The body was found in
Henderson county, but the crime was
committed in Mercer county. How
ever, as soon as FergusOn's arrest and
confession had been obtained the Hen
deTson county authorities turned the
case over 10 Mercer county. where the
two defendants are awaiting the action
Of the grand jury, recalled for Friday
morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

woman's remains by placing her in a
trunk and loading her on horse car,
then throwing the body from the train
to be found a day later by trainmen
near Biggsville, places him liable TO in
dictment in the opinion of many The
grand Jury may hold him as an &C
complete or it may only advise that he
be held as an important witness.
viii Urge Prosecution.
It is entirely probable that the grand
jury Will return an Indictment or in
dictments Friday The state will then
be ready for prosecution Immediately.
States Attorney Wilson declared that
while he would be prepared to proceed
at once there is possibility delays may
occur from any number of sources. At
any rate he expects to dispose of the
case this term and says he Will urge
the prosecution.
Motive Not Known.
States Attorney Wilson declared
that no motive for the crime had been
definitely pointed out as yet. 1t is gen
orally understood that the murder was
a direct outcome Of a quarrel between
Sapp and Mrs Larkins on Tuesday.
Details concerning the nature Of the
quarrel have not been revealed
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25
ADS,
w A N T E D

WOOD WANTED-We want
lO0 cords of straight, clean four
loot bod wood. Will pay $2.25
delivered at our yard. Geo. Bry-
ant & Son. MWF
WANTED-To trade house
and lot for Ford Automobile. Ap-
ply to this office. MWF
! 1ENTS-$5o,Oo weekly. Sell
our Is household inventions. New.
live, sick sellers. General agents
getting rich. Every home buys
one or more. Samples furnished
active workers. Write NOW.
Address MAIL ORDER, Box
625, Fitzgerald, Ga. IF
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25
FOR MESDAMES FOWLER
AND HEMMINGER. \

Mesdames L. L. Griner and
Clayton Jay were joint hostesses
both Friday afternoon and even
ing entertaining with rock for
Mesdames L. S. Fowler, of Mil
ledgeville and T. F. Hemninger.
The reception and dining rooms
were thrown together and beau-
tifully ornamented with baskets
of daisies and golden-glow to
make the pretty color scheme of
yellow prominent.
The score cards were dainty in
exquisite yellow flower designs.
Six tables of rock were enjoy
ed in the afternoon after which a
delicious salad course and ginger
ale was served.
Eight couples enjoyed the same
hospitality in the evening.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

The Ladies of the St. Mathews
Guild will hold a parcel post sale
at the Elks Club Thursday night
September % at 500 o'clock. In
connection with the sale a nice
musicale program is arranged and
refreshments consisting of cake,
sandwiches and tea will be serv-
ed. The ladies have sent post
cards the past month all over the
United States asking different
friends and relatives for pack
age of the value of 25c. These
packages will be sold to you just
as received for 25c including pro-
gram and refreshments. Every
one knows the entertainments of
the S. Smathews Guild and large
crowd is expected.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25
EN- ROUTE TO FLORIDA


Mrs. w. T. Mcfarland, her
daughter, Miss Millicent, and two
sons, G.. +. and V. |. Mcfarland,
of Stanton, Neb., arrived in the
city Saturday en- route to Area
dia, Fla, where they will take up
a 32O-acre farm. The party
came through in a touring car
and made the 1900 miles with
out a mishap, only reporting one
puncture the entire trip. They
will leave Tuesday morning for
Florida on the Central route.
During the stay in the city they
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Hussey.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25
FOR RENT

NICELY FURNISHED rooms,
including board for couples or
gentlemen, nice location and close
in. Rates reasonable Apply at
Leader-Enterprise office. limo
COTTAGE FOR RENT
Modern hve-room cottage, all
conveniences. Will be vacated
October 18th. Apply AIS West
Pine. If.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

The police arrested two negroes
implicated in the robbery of ].
H. Mayes' house last week and
recovered part of the money lost
by Mr.. Mayes. Several other
negroes, among them the cook of
the family, was also placed in Jail
on suspicion of having been par
ties to the transaction.
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ri 81 -
Miss Helen Osborne-Phone 159
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
ENTERTAINED.

The members of the Sunday
School class of Mr.. Loren Dick
erson, of the Central Methodist
church was entertained with SUI
gar cane chewing at the home of
one of the members. Misses Ju-
liam Prentiss and Helen Mat
thews assisted Mrs. Pryor in en-
tertaining them. About fifteen
boys enjoyed the affair.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mrs. w. G.. Broadhurst is en-
tertaining the members of the La
dies Aid Society of the Presby-
terrain church this afternoon. This
is the first meeting of the fall af-
ter vacation of two months
during the hot weather.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mr., and Mrs. J. B. Seanor will
leave Tuesday for Atlanta to Wis
it their son, Preston, and see that
he is pleasantly located and ev-
erything arranged for the begin
ming of his college course.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

City real estate and farm lands.
Must be offered at bargain prices
or offering will not be considered.
Write description and prices
and mail to me and if offerings
attractive will discuss in person.
Address Investment, Care of
J. E. Turner, Fitzgerald, Ga. IF
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mr.. Stringer, of St. Petersburg,
Fla, arrived in the city the last of
the week to accept his position
as principal of the High School.
Miss Annie Smith, of Mt. Pleas
VI, Tenn, has been elected by
the Board to the position of
teacher of the second grade.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

"Have been troubled for sew
eral years with ingrowing toe
nail, tried many different medi-
cines, but found no relief until
was treated by D. M. Tibbott, of
SOB w. Altamaha St, Phone EOS.
Now it gives no more trouble at
all" S. G. Goodner, Grocer. 1t
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mr.. w. A. Jones, of Omega,
was in the city Monday as the
guest of hsi brother, Mr.. Will v.
Jones. Mr.. Jones is endeavoring
to trace his l7-year-old son whose
patriotic fervor caused him to en-
list in the U. S. Army here with
out the consent of his father.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Miss Elizabeth Hill entertained
the members of the sewing club
very delightfully."- at her home
Saturday afternoon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

The Year Books of the Wo-
mans club are completed and
ready for distribution which will
be done right away. The first
of the year will be held
Wednesday afternoon, October
4th.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mrs. Marcus Luke will enter
tain with dinner party Tuesday
in honor of the Goth birthday an
niversary of Mr.. Luke. The i'm.
mediate relatives will be the
guests.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25
5000

Miss Bessie Nicholson, who
has been visiting relatives in Cal
ifornia and Kansas for the past
two months is expected to return
home Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mr. and Mrs. F. Harker Craw-
ley, of Jacksonville, Fla, are ex-
pected soon to make their mo-
Their, Mrs. Pauline Crawley, Wis
it.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

FOR SALE-One 6O-inch tread
Ford automobile, in good condi-
ton. Apply to ]. c. Bush, III
East Pine Street, Fitzgerald, Ga.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mrs. James L. McCarty return
ed Saturday from few days visit
to her cousin, Mrs. Blossom Mer-
Ger Tiller, in Atlanta.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

See the opening number of the
Sensational Series "Secret of the
Submarine" at the Grand We'd
nesday and thereafter every Fri
day.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Elwood, "The Boy Wonder"
trick and fancy skater, at the
Grand tonight, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

There's difference. Any
man can work on a piano. Smer-
ing fixes them. Be sure, rather
than sorry. I will call on you
soon. 1t.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

A. S. Brown sent us a bunch of
velvet beans of which he has ten
acres to fight the boil weevil with
next season.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A good horse, for
cash. Apply Kratzer's Bakery. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M.
Swan and little son. Emory. are
expected to arrive Saturday from
Triton, N. H.. to visit Miss STU
sans sister, Miss Nina Emory
and mother, Mrs. Emory. They
will be ACCOMPANIED by Miss Ma
rlan van Gorder, who has been
their guest this summer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

LANDS FOR SALE-Eleven
5-acre tracts, one half mile from
city limits; we'll improved. APP
ply Leader-Enterprise. 1mo
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Hwood, "The Boy Wonder"
trick and fancy skater, at the
Grand tonight, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Judge J. R. Horton, D. T. Paulk
and D. w. M. Whitley left this
morning for Macon to attend the
convention.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Preston Seanor left Saturday
night for Atlanta where he will
enter Tech.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mrs. T. c. TAYLOR and daughter
Miss Hattie have returned from
a weekend visit with Mrs. r. L.
Parsons, at Abbevillc.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

BIG SERIAL-"SECRET OF
THE SUBMARINE-GRAND|
"Wednesday and thereafter ev-
cry Friday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25
TACKY PARTY.

The members of the B. Y. P.
U. of the Baptist church and their
friends had a thoroughly good
time at the home of Mrs. E. A.
Russell on South Lee street Fri
day evening when they entertain
ed with Tacky party. The en-
tire lower floor of the home was
thrown together, where all kinds
of old-fashioned games were
played. Each guest wore his idea
of the tackiest costume possible.
Miss Ruth Stephens and Mr.. Rob
ert Frazer had the honor of con-
irving the tackiest ones.
A leap-year game was played,
Miss Mary Booth receiving the
distinction of making the best
proposal.
The social committee in charge
of the evenings entertainment
was Misses Elvynne Alberson,
Mary Boothe, Madeline Daven-
port and Mr.. Chester Strickland.
Late 1.-The evening sugar cane,
iceJcream in cones, and stick
candy was served. During the
evening water was served from a
tin bucket with a gourd. Between
thirty-hve and forty voting peo-
plqi were present.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

~oA AOoo AAOAA 1NSN1NON. NdlI
Dodd Supply Co. MWF
R. V. Handley had as his
guests to the Macon convention
this morning, M. w. Garbutt, ].
B. Wall and Wiley Williams.
Carload new Paige automobiles
received. Call Dodd Supply Colt
Mrs. o. r. CraWley and child
rem returned today from a two
weeks visit to relatives at East
man.
Car Texas Seed Oats received.
Call Dodd Supply Co. :. MWF
Mrs. ]. T. Pittman and children
have returned from visit of sew
cral days to Atlanta.
-O-,O--
Mr.. M. Dickson and son, Geo,
left this morning for Macon to
attend the convention and ena
gage some farmers for the nc&t
season. =
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Miss Dot Mullis. of Abel, is ex-
pectcd to arrive Tuesday to be
the guest of Miss Jessie Lee Rog-
ers.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Carload flour received. Cal
Dodd Supply Co. MWF
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

The big serial "Secret of the
Submarine" will start at the
Grand Wednesday and will be
shown thereafter on every Fri
day.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shaffer, of
Talbotton, are visiting here for
several days.
Mrs. Us. Scott, of Douglas. will
arrive today to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Marcus Luke.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Rufus Smith has resigned his
position with the Denmark Drug
Co. to- enter the. Atlanta School
of Pharmacy.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

Car Garden Commercial t7erti-
1lhtzers received, Call Dodd Sup
Sas81 s. a;s2. MWF
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-09-25

& a: 'Mr. F. H. Hill, a we'll known
Haflrdad man of Fitzgerald, was
|. Ill., 5al:. The. city for several days.-The
.S'A'lBahy Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-05-19

service heretofore undreamed of on
rural lines.
This feature Of flashing sUpervi-
sion on magnetic rural lines is one
class Of service in many years. AMI
IN conjunction with the common
battery and flashing recall service
on the local lines means for l.ancas-
ter telephone service that will be
appreciated by its enierprising cii-
zens
In reconstruction and preparing
for the installation of this equipment
the company will be called upon to
make an expenditure OF approx.
mately 5000, and feels that their
enterprise is bringing the Lancaster
Telephone company service up to
metropolitan standard lis in keeping
with other lines OF progress in Ian
caster. and will be appreciated by
the telephone using public.
During the month of February
1915, the Transcontinental Tele
phone line was opened between New
York and San Francisco. and thrown
open to the public for commercial
service. and the class of eQuipmen;
regularly used in that service has
been purchased from. and will be in
stalled in Lancaster by the Western
Electric company. the largest manu-
'acturer OF telephone apparatus In
the world Work on the equipment
IS being pushed as fast as possible
and IL is expected that the new plant
VIII be in operation before Decem-
Der first
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-05-19

Here is party frock Tor the little
maid from about eight years up to
twelve years old that Will delight her
and please her mother as we'll
u seems hardly worth while TO de-
scribe the method OF making it, be-
cause il is so clearly set forth in the
picture. But for the benefit of the
inexperienced who may be encouraged
20 undertake il, il may be mentioned
that the body of the frock is OF cot
ton net and is merely a full slip set
on TO narrow round yoke OF lace and
reaching nearly to the knees. Three
scant rutlies OF lace are set about the
bottom OF this slip. and il is shirred in
about the hips with three shirrings set
close together. This shirring shapes
the slip into a long waist and short
skirt. The sleeves are merely puffs of
net edged with a double frill OF net.
over this slip OF net short over
dress is worn. IL is made OF two
lengths OF yard-wide tafieia cut with
narrow straps over the shoulder and
scalloped about the bottom. The seal
lops are bound with a narrow binding
OF tarfeta made from strips cut on the
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-05-19
WATrH CHILD's COUGH

colds, running inSnose continued
i;ritation OK the 9ucous membrane
Il Neglected may qzoan catavrd later.
Don't take the Eharces--dc some
thing ior your child! Children will
rot take evergNpe dicine, but they will
t"ke Or Kings< New Discovery and
v Vithort brihirg Or teasing. It's a
Teat pleasapt TarNSyrup AMI so ef-
fectlve. Jnf laxative. enough to ELI
inmate thef waste poisons. Almost
the .i-st fose helps. Always pre-
pared, nof mixing or fussing. Just
ask your druggist for DR.. Kings New
Discovery. It will safeguard your
child against serious ailments result.
ing from colds.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-05-19
CHEAP LANTERN NEVER PAYS
"eep I'ose Watch for Explosion or
Serious Blaze and Consequent
lass OF Property

never rayr to '!se d caes.p lantero.
Du-ing recent years tho desire for un
oerseiiihg has resulted In tho SALE of
iHntern whose burner. instead of he
Ing securely screwed on the oil reaer.
Vo'r. is merely slipped on.
As consequence, IL the lantern In
upset tie barr 81 comes OF, and the
OIL - allowed TO run out upon the
hshted wick rho result is either an
explosion o. serious blaze. and un-
less speedily checked. damage to life
ana property One part OF the farm
equipment thii ought always to be
safe Ia the lantern.