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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05
THE ORIGIN or sURNAMES
Those Most Familiar Were Taken
Originally From the Occupations
of the Holders.

Once upon a time given names
were the only names in use. One was
Tom, Dick or Harry, and that was
all there was about it. Our present
surnames arose from the nicknames.
Thus Tom the Taylor became in time
Tom Taylor, and his descendants
used Taylor as the family name. The
most familiar of our surnames were
taken from the occupations of our
forefathers, as Smiths, Bakers, Brew
ers, etc. Many men, moving to new
towns, had the name of the place
from which they had come fastened
upon them. Others took names like
Pope, King and Bishop, from playing
those parts in plays. Hogg and Ba-
con are simple. Purcell developed
from pourcel, meaning little pig. Gait
and Grice are old dialect words of
the same meaning. Tod meant fox,
Fitchie was polecat, and so the keen
student of language traces the begin
nings of our names in the old dialects.
Some of the nicknames were original
ly distinctly uncomplimentary, as See.
Iy for silly, Cameron for crooked nose
and Kennedy for ugly head. Grace
developed from gras or fat.-Ameri'
can Boy.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

one of those disappointed, for in in
telligence and fortune Burton was a
most eligible party.
The 'boys' at the club were fond
of Jokes and the arrival of the month
with 20 days in it favored their
wicked designs.
Now, then, you want to rush the
program hot and heavy" was the
decision of Ned Walton, tireless mis-
chief maker and therefore the plot to
give Burton period of misery was
set in motion.
"a young lady called twice, sir, .
was the announcement of his landlady,
two evenings later, when Burton came
home from the office.
He colored and fidgeted. Visits from
young ladies comprised a proceeding
to which Burton was an utter
stranger. He could not even recall
where recently he had joined company
with a member of the opposite sex
so far as a single block on the public
streets.
"Er-that is strange. Leave any
name? All, perhaps my sister from
Smithville."
ooh, no, sir-I know her." disclosed
the landlady. She was yelled. Your
visitor was young and graceful and
acted very anxious to see you. 1t
struck me she was quite mysterious,
And when she left noticed she joined
two other ladies in the street.
Witnesses" gasped Burton to him,
self. IF all the crowd tell about the
outlandish exercise of the leap-year
privilege by the female sex this
year is true, fear | am going to be
| the object of some annoyance"
For three days Burton did not 60
home to dinner. For three evenings
he went without light in his room
and barricaded the doors. His "veiled
lady visitor" did not appear again
however He began to feel relieved
when a letter reached him.
Its pages were delicateIy scented
and the handwriting was exquisitely
| dainty It's sentiments were burn
| ing, processing the ardent admiration
of longing soul seeking life ideal,
and finding it in him. 1t promised
further epistles. it suggested that he
wear pink carnation in his coat the
next day, in order that his correspond
ent might know that her continued
attentions might not be distasteful Il
| him.
That especial morning Burton but
toned up his coat tightly and reached
his Office by unfrequented byways
He stayed away from the club, he haC
serious thoughts of taking vacation
When one day bouquet was deliv
| cred, he decided that affairs hat
| reached the limit. He was so dis
| turbed he decided TO take day on.
/ Burton made for the outskirts
craving for a days solitude in tn
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05
In Leap
Year
Y
Blu GEORGE COBB
AAAAAAAA3A

Copyright. 1916, by w. G. Chapman.)
There were two predominating fea-
lures, dread and timidity, in the
thoughts and actions Of Ralph Burton
as the leap year came in and he was
made the target of organized menace
and raillery on the part of those who
fancied they could play upon his
weaknesses.
You're a selected victim, Burton!"
declared more than one of the little
town club of which he was a member.
ooh, he'll never escape through the
month"; insisted others. You'd bet
ter keep away from the trap of So
cial functions
Il rarely favor them" observed Bur-
ton gravely.
And have a bodyguard," was the
further advice. Il understand that
the girls clubs laid out regular
program, with dates and victims. Not
an unmarried man in the town will
escape"
Eyes, and a well-fxed individual
like Burton will be the especial OBJ
ject Of persecution"
Ralph Burton smiled, but it was not
"a natural smile. Nature had awarded
him shrinking, self-deprecating ele-
ment, and he had never battled it. At
twenty-eight he found himself a re-
served young bachelor with an Unborn
generation for all womankind, yet
bashful and retiring. If he had ever
loved, he had never been able to
summon up the courage to confess
the fact to the object of his adora-
ton.
"A confirmed woman hater," was
the snappy ultimatum of more than
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

section
elevated placed
Around
be
the American
The British lions the Trafalgar
s o
couching figures might
this
ha ne raised
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

climbing In sense
in
oone gets
OF the puhong
and blue tearing
bounding fire exngusher
oy ha secuon OF the
military training ne regarded as the
heavier artillery handle the
heavy hosel =, - -. a.. .o,no .aras rraates
members the brigade
and building and are inspected
inspecting
i,ne 49, os andt OF their carriage
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

federal
of to
suggested details or the
exceedingly material on an
1000 Fahre
het easily provided while the temperature OF the lava
1OO AT
believed would remain liquid during the
shor timene transport it to the mods
sounds almost visionary
department its agents IN
anywhere
the eahs natural heat since the
operations carried on close to
the ino he
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

woods. AS he passed a certain house
he gave one startled glance behind
him and quickened his pace. His
blushing glance had caught sight of
a faded lady of uncertain age waving
her hand at him and calling his name.
He feigned not TO hear. He saw her
throw light wrap over her shoulders.
He saw her run out of the front door.
"Gracious!" gasped Burton, 4 do be-
lieve she is going to follow me. Yes,
she is, and leap year-say! she may
be the one who sent me those flow
ers."
In desperation Burton edged off the
street A row of bushes protected
Celia Dempster was simply seeking
from him a contribution to the town
relief fund for the poor?
Then as he glided through the open
doorway of great barn and realized
where he was, Burton flushed to the
roots Of his hair. Why! he had in
vaded the precincts of the Morton
home, and Ruth Morton was a very
dear name to him, although he had
never told anyone so-no one, not
even Ruth herself, who would have
been pleased to learn the fact.
Twice he had been Ruth's escort to
a town entertainment. Then he had
been too bashful to call. Often he
had thought of her. Now he lodged
back farther into the barn Ruth,
four of her little sisters and brothers
accompanying her, were making
straight for his retreat.
why, Mr.. Burton!" exclaimed
Ruth, and she looked really pleased.
though f1ustered, as she came upon
hints this your long-looked-for
| CALI"
"Er-why, yes" declared Burton in
stumbling tones, feeling that he was
acting like a Ounce THAT is, l.
well, I'm taking a day off and you
see, sort of putting in the time"
Which you can do to decided adj
vantage to u.s." chirped the sprightly
Ruth. Myself and this brood have
about ten bushels of apples to pare
and cut for evaporation. You shall
string. Will it please your"
| please me? 1t will be delightful"
| declared Burton.
Then come, sir, you must be
aproned like the rest of u.s."
What thrill pervaded his sensi-
tive being as Ruth tied big kitchen
apron around him! What a novelty
to be seated amid the gayly chatter
| ing group, doing his share of the
work!
Then there was a grand lunch, then
ramble in the orchard. Mrs. Nor
| ton insisted upon his staying to tea
| and then there was moonlight, and a
| feverishly delicious critical moment at
| the garden gate, his own face close
| closer to the charming one of Ruth
What ever possessed him? What
| put new courage into his timid soul?
| What irradiated his being as, after
hurting out all the story of his fears
| loyal sympathizer.
| Love, love, lOve!-it drove him, bold
| as a lion, to the club that evening
His fellow members stared There
was a new Burton revealed. He
| bore his head high. There was happy
| smile on his face.
Got you yet-the leap-year pi
rates?" questioned one of the group
who had driven Burton into par
disc.
ooh, yes" answered Burton, and
there wasa cheer and joy in his tones
"One' of the fair ladies has. Only she
| didn't ask me. Tell it to the world
that I am the happiest man it holds!
I'm going to marry"
Miss Dempster?"
mot on your life! but charming
lovely, Incompatible Ruth Morton!'
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

lilo ocLdlIiC SdTuSu, WAlIu 10 dIIi az
ing much comment at present because
of the un-American idea the lions con-
vey by reason Of their position over
the Tags. Although the group has been
in Position for some time, this peculiar
feature has apparently escaped notice
until recently. The additions just be-
ing made attracted closer attention,
however, from the casual observer.
The figures of the lions which
have given rise to comment form the
canterpiece of the monument. This
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05
A Foe to Fire.

Our childhood ambitions are sci.
dom realized"
TOO true"
Life with me is just the reverse of
what / thought it would be-"
How so?"
81 thought / was going to set the
world on fire, and now ] make my hv.
ing selling insurance. Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05
Difficult Diet.

you Americans are becoming a
race of dyspeptics," remarked the OBJ
servant visitor. You are too impa.
tient"
Maybe that isn't it." replied the
quiet citizen. Maybe it's all due to
the habit we have got into of swal
| lowing our indignation.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

license. Hunts machlne was auUrHeu
with Washington and Missouri tags,
but the Maryland officials held that
this was not sufficient. They escorted
Hunt to a justice of the peace, who
promptly assessed a fine of S. Hunt
demanded to be shown the section I'M
der which he had been penalized. 1t
was produced with the result that
Hunt pointed out to the ]. P. that as a
nonresident he was entitled to drive
through Maryland seven times with
ont a license
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

ern Mexico or any other old waterless
waste where they may be needed
AS one of the features OF the
course. the colonel has removed all
the watercoolers from the corridors.
And as the watchmen must now
walk through miles of corridors ana
nm and down long flights of stairs TO
get water, the result is twofcld; Most
of the men are developing a remark
able endurance against thirst, whiie
others-those who must nave wafer
,-t-.>,x,s~ shc muscles thoy WOULD
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

this second invasion OF Maryland
handed me
Under recent Of the United States residents
neghborg common
Maryandes does
the tourist limitations
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

arousing interest among officials of
the United States department of COM
merce. This interest is not only in
the scheme as a general commercial
feature affecting production and
freight movements in territory COM
prising the United States. Every eff
fort is being made by the territorial
government to foster other industries
than the dominant ones of sugar pro-
duction and pineapple canning in or
der to solve pressing economic prob
on1 N hac haop mazda
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05
Col. Harris Training His Watchmen to Be Camels

W. public buildings and grounds who is
watchmans brigade
training service in
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05
Senator Reeds Secretary Bests the Constable

" ON HUNT Senator Reed the hero OF District
Maryland conabes
the state without Maryland
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05
Commerce Department Talks of Volcano Foundry

PROPOSED novel cooperation with nature
Hawaii would be
bricks
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05
American Flag Under Lions That Look British

w ASHNGToN-Fou bronze
square Lord Nelson flags
presumed to be the American
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-05

mot on your life! but charming
lovely, Incompatible Ruth Morton!
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
For Representative,

To the Voters of Bn Hill County:
hereby offer myself to you, a
candidate to succeed myself as Rep
resentative of Ben Hill county I
will appreciate your imdosement OF
me for second term. Ny acquain-
tence and experience in this office
makes me better qualified to serve my
county and state. l will look after
the interest of both county and state
to the best of my ability. 1 will sup
pert or introduce for passage such
Legislation as will benefit the people.
I wish to thank those who have teen
loyal to me in their support and will
appreciate the support of all voters
Of the county in the approaching Elec-
ton for which will endeavor to give
my best services as a public official.
The committee has called the non1ina-
ton for March 10Th, 1916.
Respectfully yours,
WESLY R. WALKER
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
For County Commissioner.

At the solicitation OF number OF
my friends, I hereby announce my
self a candidate for county commits
sioner of Ben Hill county, subject to
the primary called BY the county exc
cutive committee If elected l shall
be the servant OF the people, and will
strive to have all legalized graded road
in our county systematically worked
And do everything I can for the coun-
tvs best interest in all business mat
tiers. i will appreciate the support OF
all voters of the county.
Yours to serve,
3-t-aw G. L. TAYLOR.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
To the Voters of Ben Hill county:

To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
I hereby announce my candidacy to
succeed myself as Clerk of the Supe-
rior court of Ben Hill county, subject
to the primary, date to be fixed later.
If elected, promise to faithfully per-
form the duties of the office in the
same manner as have heretofore per-
formed them.
Assuring you of my sincere appre-
cation of all past favors shown me by
the voters, / respectfully ask your sup
port in the coming primary
3-t-a-wp D. w. M. WHITLEY
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
To the Voters of Ben Hill County

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
! hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of sheriff of Ben
Hill County, subject to the primary
to be held on the 10Th of March,
In Announcing myself a candidate
for this important office fully re-
alize that the office belongs to the
people and that the Sheriff is only
q servant of the people. In the event
of my election you will always find
me attentive ad courteous to the pub
lie. do not believe in being a
seif-constituted harsh ruler merely be-
cause the people have. intrusted me
with the office. If elected, will
cndeavor to make fair and impartial
Sheriff, being just in my treatment of
every one, and keeping in mind at all
times the duties of the office placed
upon me bylaw.
Your vote and influence will be
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13

To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
Thanking you for your past favors
and support in electing me to the Of
flee of county treasurer, | again feel
the necessity. of asking you for your
support for Ordinary at the coming
democratic nomination on March g.
/ wish to state that l served in the
capacity of Ordinary in Berrien coun-
ty for the term of four years and
with that experience feel amply
qualified to serve you in the same
position here, as there was never an
appeal from judgment of mine
rendered in the Ordinary's court dur
ing my administration.
/ will be glad to meet all my friends
and those interested in that office and
discuss with you any subject pertain
ing to said office.
Thanking you for your past
support and asking you once more
for your vote and influence in the
coming primary, / am yours to serve
with the best of my ability,
3-t-a-w F. M. SMITH,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
Board of Commissioners
G. L. TAYLOR.

We are authorized to present the
names of R. V. Handley, M. w. Gar
butt and Marion Dickson as candi-
dates for the Board of County Com
missioners. These gentlemen have
faithfully served the county in this ca
pacity one term and the citizens de-
sire to show their appreciation for
the faithful discharge of the duties Of
the office by electing them for the
second term.
NUMEROUS VOTERS
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
POLITICAL ANNOUNCE
MENTS.
= N%%%***%+#*%*
For Ordinary.

To the Citizens of Ben Hill County:
Having been elected to fill the I'M
expired term of the Hon. c. M. Wise,
as ordinary, have tried to attend to
the duties hereof to the best interest
of all parties concerned, / hereby ask
the good people of our county for sup
port and influence in any primary to
BE called l will, if elected attend to
the office to the best of my ability in
sthe future as I have in the past few
months.
For your vote and influence I thank
you. Yours to serve,
37t-a1w p J. II. HORTON.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13

TO the Voters of Ben Hill County.
Owing to my physical condition and
disabilities of life, I hereby announce
myself candidate for the office OF
Tax Receiver subject t. the Primary
to be called later and ask you to con-
slider my application. Should you fav-
or me with the office 1 promise to
faithfully perform the duties thereof in
a business like manner.
M&F c. L. WILLIAMSON
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
For cIerk Of Superior Court.

To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of clerk of the SUI
perior court of Ben Hill county, sub
ject to the primary to be called. II
elected l promise the faithful dis
charge of all the duties of this office,
to the very best of my ability, and it
will be the height of my ambition if
elected to this honorable office to
serve the people at all times.
Soliciting the support of all the vot-
ers of this county, I am
Yours to serve,
evils w. D. BRANCH
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
A few more sound Velvet Beans at
$2.25 per bushel. : =. e,~.- 80
DoDD SUPPLY CO.
NOTICE.

Sealed bids WILDE received until 4
o'clock, p. m, Wednesday, March IS,
1916 for purchasing the burned third
ward school building.
Bids will be opened by the Public
Bui'di3gs and Grounds Committee at
the Ci'y Hall March 10th, at 10
o'clock a. Iii and the successful bidder
will be awarded the above named
building.
The eubjc Building and Grounds
Commute reserves the right 20 &C
cept OF eject any or all bids.
DAVID L. P>.I'LK. :,
Ev-!s-to 20 City C1.rk
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
For Sheriff.
TO THE CITIZENS
OF BEN HILL COUNTY.

At the solicitation of great many
of my friends and neighbors, here
by announce myself candidate for
Sheriff of Ben Hill county, subject to
any Primary that may be called by
the county executive committee. If
elected, | promise the faithful dis
charge of all the duties of this high
office and the certain enforcement of
the laws of the State as far as it will
be in the power of the office of the
SHERIFF.
l shall appreciate the vote of all
good citizens.
E. H. DORMINY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
TO THE VOTERS OF BEN. HILL
COUNTY:

/ hereby announce myself cam
idate for the office of Sheriff of. Ben
Hill county subject to the white pri-
mary to be called later.
have been deputy Sheriff for the
psat S years and with the experience
/ have had in this office / feel fully
qualified to serve the best interests
of the voters. Nss.>,
If elected I promise to faithfully
discharge my duties to the best of my
ability without fear or favor to any
man. Yours to serve,
c. F. DIXON
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
To the Voters of Ben Hill County.

10 the Voters of Ben Hill County:
: hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of County Commits
sioner, subject to the Nomination
Election called for March 10Th, 1916
and respectfully ask the support and
influence of every voter in the county
promising faithfully to discharge the
duties of the office if elected
Yours very truly,
+ w. B. WHITE
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
For County Commissioner.

We hereby announce Mr.. R. L. Stone
as a candidate for the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners, subject to the vot-
ers at the coming primary. We know
him to be capable, upright citizen
and that he will make the county a
faithful servant. CITIZENS
IF
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
DIXIE HIGHWAY MEETING.

The Dixie Highway club meets to-
night at the office of the Montague
Realty Co., to make final arrange
ments for the local entertainment OF
the Highway commissioners. Every
body interested in the Dixie Highway
celebration is expected to make this
reception success,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
To the White Voters of Ben Hill
J. H. BULLARD

To the White Voters of Ben Hill
County:
Having served Ben Hill county
since its org95ization as superinten-
dent of PUBLIC Instruction to the best
OF my ability and for the best interest
of the children of the county, / again
ask the voters for their support
pledging my renewed best efforts to
the continued Improvement of the
school system of the county.
Respectfully.
st w r. ]. PRENTIss
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13

highly appreciated, and l assure you
| will, if elected, SO conduct the af-
fairs of the office that you will never
have cause to.regret giving me your
support.
Sincerely yours,
st aw R. L, DUCKWORTH
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
For Coroner.
Z a.

] am a candidate for Coroner of
Ben Hill county and would appreciate
the support of the voters of the coun-
ty at the primary March oath.
tt. 6. G. REEVES.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
For Tax Collector.

I hereby announce myself, candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Tax Collector of Ben Hill county, sub
ject to any white primary that may
be called. If elected, I will perform
the duties of the office in the future
as in the past to the best of my ability
Thanking the voters for past favors,
will appreciate their vote at the com
ing primary.
evils FRED M. GRAHAM.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
FRED M. GRAHAM

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Tax Collector of
Ben Hill county, subject to the pri-
mary of March 10Th, 1916. Soliciting
the support of all the voters of the
county, am,
Your very truly,
8 a wp JAMES FLETCHER
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-13
For Coroner.

| am a candidate for Coroner for
Ben Hill County and will appreciate
the support of all voters.
Yours to serve,
~ az a w. w. MARTIN