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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
WORLD WILL CONSUME
l5,000,0oO BALES OF COTTON

Atlanta, Ga, Feb l6.-That the
world needs crop of 100000 bales
of cotton this coming season, that
the South will not be able to raise
such a crop, that a cotton shortage
will result and prices will soar, are
the opinions expressed by Lewis
Brooks, prominent member of the
New York Cotton Exchange, who is
here on a business trip.
He figures that the farmers will
probably increase their cotton acre
age in spite of all appeals to the con
trary. but that the scarcity of ferti-
lizcrS, the prevalence of the boil wee
vii and the scarcity of farm labor will
cut down the crop Notwithstanding
this acreage increase.
The logical and inevitable result
will be a continuance Of the high
price of cotton, with continuance OF
prosperity in the South provided
the farmers will raise the bulk OF
their food supplies at home and make
their cotton a surplus money crop.
In this connection it is interesting
to note that the boil weevil, travelling
eastward, has swept across Georgia
almost to the South Carolina line and
will probably invade that state this
season
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
MCKAY RECEPTION.

One OF the beautiful receptions OF
the season was that given on Wed,
nesday afternoon from four to five
thirty by Mrs. Robert A. Mckay and
Miss Ida Mckay in their home or
South Main street.
1t was valentine party and -four
large rooms were thrown together
and decorated lavishly with red and
white hearts, festoons of them being
draped from the corners to the cen
ter of the rooms. Red shaded candles
made charming glow throughout
the rooms.
Mrs. Jay Gould Williams met the
guests at the door then they were
were greeted by the hostesses and
ushered into the living room where
Miss Halloween Venable served
punch. Mrs Jesse Grantham render
ed delightful music from the piano
placed in this room. The callers then
P"SoNA illiO dilOlllSI TOOll WHCtC lbcy
were greeted by Mrs. Claude Cuts
Persons. At the door between the
rooms little Misses Margaret Pope
Thurmond and Frances Denmark
held trays with halves Of valentines
which were given to the guests to
match with the pieces hanging around
the middle room. In the dining
room Mrs. Uric J. Bennett and Miss
Mary James poured tea and Miss
Rhea Wise and Mrs. Robert Mcbride
Pryor served delicious salad course.
Hanging in the double doors between
the dining room and the reception hall
was suspended large wire heart
from which many red valentine
hearts were hanging which were pre-
sented each guest as they departed.
The hostesscs and those assisting
were beautifully gowncd, many of the
gowns being worn at the Whitaker
Pryor wedding
Fifty called during the hours of the
reception
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
LUNCHEON FOR
MRS. STALKER.

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. l.. O.
Iisdcl entertained with one O'Clock
Valentine luncheon for Mrs. G.. H.
Stalker who is spending the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. G.. L. Kicker.
Red hearts were used in proiusion
and valentines marked the places of
the guests. White Gala lilies and red
HIBISCUS made a pretty centerpiece
placed on a handsome hand embroid-
cred clSth which further brought out
the colors OF the valentine season.
Plates were laid for eight and Mrs.
lisdei was assisted by her daughter,
Miss Elsie. in serving delicious
luncheon. After arising from the ia
bic old-fashioned songs were sung
and the ladies enjoyed an afternoon
over their fancy work.
At three o'clock Mr.. Tisdel sur
priscd them by sending up ice cream
which was very much enjoyed. The
guests were Mrs. Stalker. Mrs. Clink-
nett, Mrs. B. F. Knapp. Mrs. Ida
Newcomer, Mrs. Mary Green and
Mrs. Fcrman Lee.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
BEHIND BARS, HE CONTINUES
MAIL ORDER SWINDLES

Atlanta, Ga, February 16.-Held in
the Clark county Jail at Athens, Ga,
pending trial in the state courts, ]. w
Chancey is giving the post Office in
pectors of this city more trouble will,
alleged swindling mail order schemes
than if he were free man with moth.
ing to prevent him from eluding their
vigilance and escaping their cluthches
But while Chancey is in jail, and
while they know him and know his
scheme and know where to find him
and while they know it is impossible
for him to get away for the present
at least, they are practically power
less to put a stop to his operations.
The Chancey scheme, according to
the post office inspectors, is to order
quantities of valuable goods in the
name of reputable concerns which
have a first class rating. He orders
them delivered to incorrect addresses
where they are delivered to confcdsr
ates waiting for the goods. The con-
fcderates sell the goods and split with
Chancey.
County Jail regulations do not pre-
vent prisoner from sending out let
:Hrs, and therefore the postofficc IN
spectors are anxious to put Chancey
behind the bars at the Federal Prison
in Atlanta. where his use of the mails
can be prevented. But while the state
holds him a prisoner, they cannot lay
their hands upon him. And Chancey
KNOWS and appreciates this fact. de-
clares the inspectors, and is laughing
up his sleeve while pursuing his
schemes.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
LUNCHEON FOR WHIST CLUB

LUNCHEON FOR WHIST CLUB.
The Auction Whist Club was de-
lightfully entertained with luncheon
from one to three O'Clock and cards
until five in the charming home of
Mrs. G. S. Flournoy on North Lee
street yesterday afternoon The
luncheon was served at small tables
which were artistically adorned with
red carnations and white narcissi
The Valentine motif was carried out
i'll the seven course luncheon, many
red hearts being used. Valentine
place cards were used later for score
cards. Mrs. Flournoy was assisted
in entertaining by her lovely little
daughter. Miss Josephine The la
dies playing the game during the al.
ternoon were Mesdames W. II. Par
sons, G. L. Kicker, J. f. Sheahan, !
l.. Dorminy, Drew Paulk, ]. c. Brew
cr, and I. j. Dickey. Mrs Dorminy
made top score and won a pair o
silk hose. Mrs. Lon Dickey and Mis-!
Della Majors were other guests at the
one o'clock luncheon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
Hiss Helen Osborne-Phone l59
PLUS ULTRA CLASS
SILVER TEA.

SlLN En- TEA
Wednesday afternoon. Feb. l4th. at
the beautiful home OF Mrs Fred kee-
ter on North Main street, the Plus
Ultra class of the Central Christian
church gave a silver tea, CARRYING out
the valentine idea.
Festoons of red hearts were hung
from the corners to the center Of the
reception and dining rooms and rcd
shaded lights blended with the light
from the fire places made beautiful
scene. All assisting in entertaining
wore small red heart and each guest
was given as favor a red cupid.
Mesdames w. B. Branch and Helen
Maldoon and Miss Nina Beardcn met
the guests at the door. They were
greeted in the reception room by the
hostess. Mrs. Fred kcefer and Mrs.
Will Adams, who invited them into
the dining room where Mrs. Jackman.
Mrs. Schallenberger, Mrs. Foster, and
MRS. Bert Archer poured tea from
several small and beautiful appointed
tea tables. The other members of the
Plus Ultra class served the tea and
heart shaped sandwiches, cakes and
minis.
On each sandwich was tied verse
breathing some valentine message to
the one receiving it. The members
serving were; Miss Mary Powers,
Miss Nora Johnson. Miss Beulah Girl
ncr, Miss Annis Horn, Miss Leila
Hampton, Miss Ethel Laurie, Mrs.
Massey, Mrs. G. A. Kent, Mrs. Hun
gate, Mrs. c. T. Skinner, Mrs. Tone
Wagner, Mrs. Walter Andrews.
Furnishing the pretty music during
the afternoon were Mrs. L. A. Tur-
ner, Mrs. !. A. PARROT and Miss Ruby
Ezzell
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
VALENTINE PARTY

Miss leila Kimball gave vaien-
tine party Wednesday evening to her
young friends and a most ENJOYABLE
time was had by all The pretty
country home was beautifully decorat-
ed with ferns, crepe paper and arti-
fetal flowers. Four tables of rock
were run and prizes awarded.
Delicious refreshments were served,
Cupid valentines being used as
place cards. Miss Kimball favored
her guests with number OF fine mu-
steal selections during the evening.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
LYNNWOOD NEWS

Mr.. W. d. Dix ard Miss Lula Gibbs
OF Forest eileen were quietly married
at the home OF Rev C. A. Cozart
Sunday afternoon Only few friends
were present to witness the ceremony
which was performed by Rev. Cozart
Their many friends wish them much
happiness.
Misses Lucille Bowers, Efie Sword
and 1ommie Sword were the guests
OF Mrs W. L. Sword last Wednesday
night
The party given at Mr.. J. F. I've
meyers last Wednesday night was
greatly enjoyed by a large crowd
Mr.. Frank Barrcntine was a visitor
at our school last Friday morning
Misses Mae Benzing, Ruby Dunn
and Gladys Hyde spent the day with
Miss Mary Greer Sunday.
Mr.. w, ]. Greer was sitting up
Sunday, although he is not able to be
out yet
The big sing at Arbor church Sun
day was greatly enjoyed by large
crowd and nice dinner was spread
Mr.. c. A. Cozart attended church
at Arbor Sunday night.
Mrs. H. F. Hyde and son were the
guests of her daughter, Mrs. w. ].
Greer Sunday.
Mr.. Watley Garbutt was out to see
Mr.. w, J. Greer Saturday afternoon
who is just recovering from the ac-
cident which happened just four
weeks ago
Miss Lucille Bowers was the guest
OF Miss Effie Sword Sunday
Misses Mary Greer and Gussie
Pueh were in town shopping Satur-
day.
Miss Ruby Dunn and Mr.. Henry
Walker attended church at Arbor
Sunday night
Mrs. A. w. Welton and family were
the guests of her brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Dale. and mother, Mrs.
Dora Dale.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
hkYR'S2 sSsIIasu = REkEOY
w STOMACntnrogsS'g

Gall Stones, Cancer and Ulcers of the
Stomach and Intestincs. Auto-lntox-
ieation, Yellow .Iaundice. Appended
It's and other fatal ailments result
from Stomach Trouble Thousands
of Stomach Sufferers ,,we their com
pietc recovery to Mays Wonderful
Remedy. Unlike any other for Stom-
ach Ailments. For sale by Denmark
Drug Co, and druggists everywhere
adv,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Mrs. J, f. Andrews and son, Earl.
passed through the city Thursday for
Atlanta where Earl will undergo and
operation for appendicitis. Mrs.
Andrews met her son in Douglas
where he has been attending school
and accompanied him to Atlanta. Mr..
Andrews has many friends in this city
who will be sorry to learn of his Sc
rious condition and will be anxious to
hear of an carly recovery.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
DR.. DOBBS WILL PREACH AT
BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY

DR.. Gilbert Dobbs. one o. the
strongest preachers in the demon. y
ton. will preach at the Baptist church
next Sunday morning and evening.
A large congregation is expected to
greet DR., Dobbs at both of these
services.
The Pastor. Rev. L. A. Cooper, is
away for few days working in the
campaign to raise $5000OO.0O to rid
Georgia Baptist institutions of debt.
He will return early next week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Rev, c, A. CHM returned last night
from Savannah where he was sum
lnoued to appear as witness in a case
where a party was charged with using
the I. S. mails to defraud. Mr.. C.
kilburn was a Savannah visitor at
the same time on a similar errand,
but in different case.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

His entire congregation and a wide
circle of'fFiends,,besides are most SIM
ccrely pleased that, Rev. F. G. Ora
hood has recovered from his illness
sufficiently to return to his pastoral
duties. Rev Orahood will conduct
the services at the Central Christian
church Sunday morning and evening.
and that generous congregations will
greet him. is assured.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

T. J. Griffin, local representative OF
the Fitzgerald Pennsylvania Oil COM
pany, reports land Office business in
the oil line. His correspondence is
increasing SO rapidly that he had to
increase his Office force.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Mr. c. r. Barrineau is building
confmodious and well appointed farm
residence on his farm on rural route
No. 4, some six miles southwest of the
city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Mr., George Burnett has returned
to his home in St Petersburg. Fla.
after spending few days visiting his
mother and attending to business for
her.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Miss Marian Bradfield left Friday
for her home in Atlanta after de-
lightful visit of several weeks with
Mrs. G. S. fiornoy.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

,rlr. and Mrs. J. A. Adams returned
Thursday from visit to relatives at
Abel, Ga, and Jacksonville, Fla
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Mr.. Lon Dickey returned Thursday
from Houston, Tex, where he has
been for several days.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

George Davis and Earl Brown re-
turned this morning from Savannah
where they attended United States
court.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Mrs. T. T. Buckalew has returned
from lengthy visit with her son,
John Buckalew, and wife, at Nichols,
Fla. While in Florida they attended
the Gasparilla at Tampa.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
SHAD SEASON OPENS

For Shad, Fish of all kinds and
Oysters, Phone Greek American Res
taurant, Phone 10. 81
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Mr.. Burt Meaker had the misfor
tune to lose a mule the early part OF
the week and. as it was his only one,
the loss is all the more embarrassing.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

All news contributors to this paper
will greatly oblige the management If
they VIII only write on one side OF
their manuscripts.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Through Typographical error the
following doctors names were left
Out OF the write up OF the birthday
dinner given by Mrs. Dorminy: Drs.
John W. McElroy, J. c. RUSSELL, M.
S. Cohen and Ed. J. Russell.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
SHAD SEASON OPENS

For Shad, Fish of all kinds and
Oysters, Phone Greek-American Res
taurant, Phone 10. St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Mrs. Fred Waller, OF Atlanta. arrived
IN the city Thursday afternoon on
account OF the death of her brother,
Mr.. Carl Ray.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

R. L. Rawls, of Dublin is in the
city looking after his Enger agency.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16
Plant Upland Long
Staple Cotton

Three Of best, early varieties
of Pedigrced Seed, specially Sc
lcctcd. Webber's 40, Wcbber's
81, Hatsville 9 and Mexican Big
Boil Short. All seed $500 per
bushcl while they last. Supply
limited.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Miss Ruby Dunn and Mr.. Henry
Walker attended church at Arbor
Sunday night
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Mrs. A. w. Welton and family were
the guests of her brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Dale. and mother, Mrs.
Dora Dale.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-16

Misses Mary Greer and Gussie
Pugh were in town shopping Satur-
day.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-09
NEW FOUNTAIN
Up-To-Date Drug Store Installs the
Biggest and Handsomest Fountain
in the Valley

The W. A. thinner Drug Co. have
nearly completed the remodelling Of
their store and it will be one of the
most attractive and gwellcst drug
stores in Colorado when ready for the
grand opening soon. The big new
fountain arrived last week and for
several days this week the plumbers
and experts were busy installing It.
It is % feet long and Of beautiful
marble, and every detail is worked out
to secure the most perfect convenience
and the sanitary arrangements are
the most up-to-date and perfect that
can be obtained.
The store room has been greatly
enlarged to accommodate the largely
increased business, and the interior
has been rcarrangod to give far more
room and at the same time carry 4
largely increased stock. The manu-
featuring and prescription depart
ments have also been increased in
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-09
RED CROSS MEETING
Representatives of Women's Clubs
Call Meeting to Organize Red
Cross

AS the men of Lamar and Prowers
county are enlisting for the war in
greater numbers than almost any
community of equal population in the
country, the women ere not going to
be the least bit behind them in doing
their share of the work, so rcpresen-
tatives of many of the women's clubs
and other organizations this week
decided to call a meeting of all the
citizens interested, both men and wom-
en-, in Lamar and the county on next
Monday evening at the Masonic tenn
pie for the purpose of organizing a
Red Cross chapter for the county. 1t
should be understood that this does
not interfere in any way with local
Red Cross auxiliaries, or any neigh
borhood organization, but furnishes q
central organization which enables all
local societies to purchase supplies
much cheaper. There will be many
local societies organized later, but
the present call is for a mass meeting
of all citizens to form a central chap
ter. With the number of our young
men that will probably soon be at the
front every citizen of the county
should feel personal interest in the
noble work of the Red Cross organi-
cation, and the ladies who have start
ed the work of organizing here should
receive the hearty encouragement of
all citizens. The meeting will be pre-
sided over by Judge C. C. Goodale,
and there will be a number of speak
ers to explain the purpose and the
necessary details required to complete
such an organization here.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-09

The Lamar Yambas will give an
other ball on Friday night, May 18th,
at the big stone garage of o. F.
Wood The big new floor is in fine
shape, and the jolly time which all
enjoyed at the April ball will be dup
Heated on Friday night. The proceeds
will go to the good roads funds of the
organization and every dollar paid
to this association goes to a worthy
cause. The young men are orthusi-
astically boosting for Lamar so help
them along in the good work, and have
a big time while doing it. Tickets
will be S1.OO and don't forget the date
or you will miss a grand coed time.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-09
On Waiting List

In addition to the large number of
enlistments that have been reported in
the different branches Of the army and
navy service, Prowers county is will
ing to furnish her quota of officers al
so. About a score of our young men
have gone to Colorado Springs and
taken the medical examination for the
officers training reserve. II they pass
there they are placed on the waiting
list and when called will have to go
to Fort Riley TO take three months
training. From the list that takes the
training the officers for the drafted
army will be partially made up. Many
Of the younger members Of the rifle
corps and several others Lave been to
Colorado Springs The past ten days
for this examination and among those
passing and now on the waiting list
are J. F.. Brownlee, f. C. Weager, W.
A. Robinson, Donald Williams, Ray
mond Shuts, Harry Conwell, DIR. l.
d. Pixley, lobe Creagho.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-09

Chas. L. Doughty came down from
Denver today on business and to visit
home folks. He expects soon to re-
turn to Lamar permanently and enter
partnership in the law profession
with his father, Judge j. X. Doughty.
The Elks had a big meeting Tues
day night and initiated a class of
three candidates, Earl Wines of Ora
NADIA and DIR. A. C. Davis and o. B.
Yoeman of Wiley. Lunch was served
and a fine social evening enjoyed by
all.
G. ]. Garvin, Santa Fe agent at
Lamar, left the first of the week for
Topeka where he will spend a few
weeks in the Santa ,Fe hospital re-
operating. His many friends here
hope he will rapidly regain his former
health.
Prof C. A. Craig and A. B. Keith
of the Holly high school were in La
mar last Saturday in the interest of
the high school annual which is being
published by the Register and Sparks
offices for the senior class of the Holly
school.
Mr. Peter B. Smith and Mrs. Anna
bel Baldwin, both of Holly, were unit
ed in marriage at the Methodist par
sonage by DR.. N. H. Lee Wednesday
evening. They will soon be at home
on his ranch about twelve miles north
of Holly.
Capt f. d. Householder and others
went to Holly Monday evening to hold
a public meeting to secure recruits for
Co. d. They had a rousing meeting
and are holding others at various
places in the territory. The ranks Of
the company are being rapidly filled
up.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-09
Lamar Motor Sales Co.

The store room of the Lamar Mo-
tor Sales Co. has on display several
of the handsomest cars ever seen in
Lamar and the office is a popular re-
sort for the various fans Of the city
to congregate and scrap out the fine
points Of their favorites. They handle
more fine lines of cars than any COM
pany has had on sale here before, and
as our autoists are demanding high
er grade cars all the time the new
company is assured a fine business.
They handle all accessories Of their
line of cars also. See their ad in this
issue.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-09
SCHOOL ELECTION
The Todd Markham Wilson Ticket
Elected by Two to One Vote

Owing to the rather raw weather on
Monday the vote at the school cleo
ton was not very large in spite of the
interest that seemed to be prevalent
among the voters. The district has
somewhere near 1900 voters, but only
a few over 500 were cast. There were
only a small number Of workers for
either ticket, and a very limited num-
Der were hauled to the polls in autos.
In fact it was very quiet and unexcit-
ing for a Lamar school fight. To the
old timers who have seen the knock
down scraps in past years it seemed
unnaturally calm. The main issue
raised was the demand ON the part of
the successful candidates for a change
of management in our schools, and as
a majority of the board was elected on
Monday a change seems certain. The
men elected as directors are all in
terested in the schools and are men
Of education and good judgment.
They together with the holdovcr mem
bers, Messrs. Church and Leonard
will do nothing revolutionary or rad
ical, but will weigh every move in
order to improve our school system.
The vote was as follows:
For term of six years-Alfrod Todd
319, J. E. Rose 161. Todd's majority
1913.
For two year term-L. NJ. Markham
1856, C. S. Wilson 1913, Geo. A. Ever
EFT 1877. Markham and Wilson both
elected.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-05-09

capacity and equipment, and this big
institution is ready to accommodate
the business Of the city Of fifteen
thousand people, which will soon be
Iamnr's size.