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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-19

Also at the same, time and place
and for the same purpose will be sold
the following described property, to-
wit: Lot No. S, block No. S, in town
of Fairview, in said county of Ben
Hill, levied on under an execution in
favor of the state of Georgia and Ben
Hill county for 1888 for state and
county taxes for the year 1916 against
unknown, as the property of unknown.
This the 10th day of August, 1917
E. H. Dorminey, Sheriff
LIT Ben Hill County.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-19

Georgia-Ben Hill County.
|, D. w. M. Whitley, Clerk of the
Superior Court of said county, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy of the applica-
ton fer charter of the Fitzgerald
Hospital, as the same appears Of file
in this office.
Witness my official signature and
the seal of said court, this 18th day Of
September, 1917.
D. w. NJ. WHITLEY,
Clerk of Superior Court, Ben Hill
County, Georgia. At
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-19

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Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08

usual a thing as nc requested. The clerk was called in and told that the customer had refrained from buying the pearl necklaces not because they were expensive. but because he said he could do better in London. of there was anything wrong with him." added the clerk, it would seem that he would have chosen the jewels in- volving the greater amount"
 The junior member of the firm said that if he could have a look at the purchaser he could rate him correct ly; he would know a gentleman by instinct. It was agreed among the partners that this man should go to the hotel and give the answer.
 The junior member of the jewelry firm, in order to excuse the visit, said that he had come to say that if MT. Throckmorton fancied any of their necklaces it could be had for less money than the clerk had named. But the earl said that his wife would not need jewels in America, and he would not purchase anything more than the earrings at present. This statement Itll1ONt tu dil uouDI dS lO lllG SNh ness of the transaction, the earl's draft on his London bankers was accepted, and the earrings passed into his pos session.
 A couple of weeks later the draft came back marked "No funds"
 Then it appeared to the jewelry firm that they had been neatly tricked. The earl was a confidence man. and the person who had picked up the letter was his confederate. It is a we'll known fact that many lords affect shabby clothes. The sVindlers took advantage of the fact to inspire conf dence and by it made a successful haul.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
A FEW SMILES
Deliberately Stolen from Other
 Papers.

Yestidday aftir suppir Skinny Martin and Sid Hunt startid to wissel for me, me knowing both their wissels and I sed to pop, Pop can go out and see wat the fellows want and finish my lessins in the morning?
 A fine chance of you doing enything in the morning, do them now and then they'll be dun sed pop.
 Yes sir, but if I do them in the morning they'll be dun, to, sed.
 If is little werd, but it's got nails in it, sed pop. And Skinny and Sid kepp on wisseling with their wissels getting weakir and weakir, and pop kepp on reeding the paper and I kepp on doing my hoamwerk and all of a suddin I had a ideer and I stratid to study out loud, saying, The stummick is pear shaped bag, the stummick is a pear shaped bag, the stummick is pear shaped bag, the stummick is pear shaped bag. Ferst saying it away down in my throat and then saying it away up high and then saying it away up high and then saying it throo my nose.
 Hay, watts all the ixcitement, whats the magnificent ideer sed pop.
 I'm studyin my fizzeology, sed.
 We'll, your stummick maybe a pear shaped bag, but I deny that mine is, so study it to yourself, sed pop.
 cant remember it unless I say it out loud, I sed. And pritty soon startid to say, It is about 10 intches long, it is about 10 intches long, it is about 10 intches long, it is about 1( intches long. Saying it differen way eetch time. Say, look heer, sed pop.
 G, pop, sed, how elts can I remem Der it if don't say it ont loud. haf to do my lessins, don't I?
 Do them in the morning, sed pop. \
 Yes sir, I, sed. And quick jumped up and ran out, Skinny and Sid wa out there still wisseling for me anC their wissels was almost ixawsted.- Meriden Journal.
 The revolver is handy implemen
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
A SHABBY
 NOBLEMAN
By ALAN HINSDALE

A gentleman dressed very plainly indeed, habbily-stepped into a jewel CTS store in New York and asked with a British accent to see some pearl necklaces.
 The clerk went to a safe, took out several trays and placed them on the counter.
 "These necklaces are very eXpen- sive,' he said. Of course so large a number of real pearls cost money. But this one," handing out a single string of very small jewels, lis cheaper The price is $2,5OO."
 The man did not seem shocked at the enormous price named by the clerk, but after close inspection of the ar- ticles, holding them within a few inches of his eyes, on which he wore glasses (evidently to correct near sight, he handed them back to the clerk, saying: T can do better in Lon don. Let me see some earrings"
 The clerk put away the trays and 1 brought forth others containing ear rings. The customer, as in the case before, examined the more expensive articles and asked the price of a pair, each having a single pendant of a dia- mOnd as large as a good sized pea. The price was $4,500.
 You are nearer a reasonable price on these," said the customer They are very pretty"
 The clerk had shown the man iewels far beyond the price he supposed from his appearance he could pay. Indeed | he fancied the party simply desired to l feast his eyes upon them. The diamond earrings were apparently nearer his caliber. Perhaps sale could be effect. ed. After holding them near and far and catching the light on the diamonds l he asked the clerk if he could send 1 them to his hotel. He would like his
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
THE TELEPHONE GIRL

To abuse a telephone operator (who is a long way off, woman, and an employee) is about as berolc sport as shooting robins. The operator cannot get her tormentor discharged. She cannot even answer back. Discipline forbids
 Men often abuse mere business rela- tions when, in fact, they should show more than the usual amount of courG- esy. When we are among friends we are usually there from choice, but in business we thrust ourselves on all per sons regardless of their sensibilities. We should, therefore, be more careful in our manner, because there is no feel ing of friendship to cushion any brus' queness of manner.
 When there is fire, or food, or an election, or baseball game, or an earthquake, or riot, or a wreck, or a foreign crisis, our first impulse is to call up and find out if it is so. In that hour it would be mighty decent of us to recall that hundreds if not thOus ands, of others have obeyed that same impulse and the telephone operator: "are doing the best they can."
 Our worst is to give them an earful ot our temper. Our best IS to wait oul turn and thank them when we get it. Uncle Dudley in Boston Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08

wire to see them. The clerk agreeu. The gentleman gave his name, George ThrOckmorton, and his hotel, at the same time taking out cambriC hand kerchief and wiping his glasses. With the handkerchief came letter which dropped On>rhe floor.
 The clerks back was turned at the time. for he was putting away the jewel trays, and when he again faced the counter a fashionably dressed man was there holding out the letter the other had dropped.
 "The man who just left you dropped this," he said.
 The clerk took the letter and natural " looked at the address, It was the Earl of Boyingstone, - hotel, New York, U. & A, and bore London postmark.
 That's singular" said the clerk to the man who picked up the letter.
 "What's singular?"
 why, that the fellow should be a nObleman. His clothes are worn shiny"
 Don't you know" replied the other, examining the address, that those English lords wear secdy clothes? It's an affectation. But you should see their lackeys, all velvet and gold, with powdered wigs and silk stockings. Sometimes their shoe buckles are set with real jewels"
 "Tou don't mean it!'' said the clerk.
 "I've heard it said that the members of the house of lords are the worst dressed men to be found in any legis lative assembly. I happen to know that the Earl of Boyingstone is one of the richest men in England"
 The clerk put the letter i'll his pocket, and when he sent the earrings and the letter to the earl's hotel sent also a message that there was 15 per cent discount on the necklaces, which he had not mentioned. The Countess of Bayingstone admired the earrings, and the earl asked the man who brought them if a draft on London for the price would be accepted in payment. The bearer telephoned the firm, and since the clerk had reported that George ThrockmortOn was also Earl of BOyingstOne the partners consulted as to whether they should do so un-
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
Rhetorical Paws.

A would be politician was once speak. ing before small assembly in n vil- lage. In the course of his speech he introduced some expression which dis gusted his hearers, who thereupon started moving away. The orator, sec ing this, put up his hands and said:
 Pause, friendsr' But the answer he got was from n local wag, who cried amid laughter:
 Aye, an real dirty ones they are toor'-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
After tha Sacrata.

Mas just crazy to serve on a jury" That SO"
 Yes: she says she wants to be one of the first to tell the secrets of the jury room" ."-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
Makino Sure of If.

District Visitor-Well, one must do something for the suffering poor. Friend-Quite so, but are you really quite sure that they do suffer? Dis trict Visitor-Oh, yes. I visit them and talk to them for hours at Il time.-Lon- don Stray Stories.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08

which is sometimes used to deprive strangers of their jewelry, breath and other valuables. There are six shots in every revolver, and one of which, when accurately located, will prevent the deceased from testifying at the trial of the accused.
 Revolvers are called concealed weapons for the reason that the con. tents are usually concealed in some- body else.
 If children are allowed to play with the family revolver they should be taught to point it straight up, so they will not kill anybody except total stranger.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
Similar Trait.

Did you ever notice that bird and a glutton are very much alikeT"
 How do you mean"
 They both take a peck at every mouthful." Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
Explained at Last.

Rufus-Pahdon me, sah. Can yo' splain to me de meanin' ob domestic felicity? Rastus-Suttinly An kin, Ru- fus. Domestic felicity signifies dat de man ob de house kin whup de wife ob his buzzom.-Farm Life.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
Quite a Resemblance.

Didn't you have n brother in this course last year"
 No, sir; it was I. I'm taking it over again"
 "Extraordinary resemblance, though. Positively extraordinary !" - Harvard Lampoon.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
Sill Willinu.

You said you'd go through fire and water for me-
 Show me n combination of the two and I will."-Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08

The grand essentials to happiness fin this life are something to do, some thing to love and something to hope for
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
It's DeNelopment.

How does a language grow?" "I should suppose from the roots of the words. San Francisco Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08

A chameleon necktie has been jn- vented by Detroit genius. The tie changes to the color of gravy or soup that falls on it.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08

AT 25c Drawers and Underskirts in splendid variety. Regular 39c Values.
 AT soc High Neck and Chemise Gowns Corset Covers, Chemise and Envelope Styles, Long Skirts Un- derskirts and Drawers. Regular 75c Values.
 AT 75c Gowns and Long Skirts Envelope, Chemise'
 AT 9Sc Gowns, Long Petticoats and Combinations. Regular $l. .25 and $1.39 Values.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08
BEAUTIFUL UNDERWEAR WE ARE FEATURING IN THE
 BETTER KINDS

Chemise Gowns, prettly trimmed with lace, pin tucks and embroidery, made of fine batiste Lingerie Cloth and Nainsook 98c to $2. 98.
 Philipine Hand Made Chemise Gowns at $1 98 to $3 98.
 Envelope Chemises of sheer Nainsook Empire and "Cumfy' styles with embroidered organdie motifs and lace insertings. Specials at 98c and $1.35.
 Long Petticoats with Swiss Embroidered Flounces and founces of lace and insertings at 98c, $1. 50 $1.98 to $500.
 Fascinating Bodices of Crepe-de-Chine, Wash able Satin and Silk Models, Choice Lace Yokes, Self and Ribbon Straps at 98c to $298.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08

The revolver is handy implement
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-08

LOT NO. At $1995 Contains 60 Rugs in all the want ed patterns including Velvet Brussels and Administer All rugs 9x12 size perfect every detail Among this lot values running up to $2800.
The Springdale news., 1917-01-26
WILL NCH LOSES HOME

Wm. l.. Bunch's dwelling house at Kingston. together with practically it's entire contents, was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday of last week. and one of Mr. Bunch's children came near belng victim of the flames The child was rescued by the heoric efforts of it's mother. The fire started from a defective flue and had gained head way beyond control when discovered by Mrs. Bunch. who was attending to some work in the yard. Her first thoughts were of her two children she knew exactly where to find the baby. for before leaving the house she had placed 1t asleep on bed, but the older child was playing about the rooms and she had to search for It through stifling smoke that had filled the house She son succeeded Tn lo- eating the child and so narrowly es- caped with 1t that her hair and cloth ing were singed by the flames that had broken through the ceiling. There was insurance of about $500 on the building and the goods, but the loss far exceeded the insurance. The resi- dence was one of the best in Kings ton and among the other valuable con tents burned was fine piano.-hunts- vile Democrat.
 Mrs. Bunch is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith, of this place, and is well known here, as well as her husband
The Springdale news., 1917-01-26
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 HARMON + H l. i. l. .l q. 4. .s. .s. 4.

Rev. Carter, of Elm Springs filled his regular appointment here Sunday at 3:30.
 Will Haddock, of near Goshen spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs R. Brown.
 Joe Gregg and family of near Stony Point visited with Joe's father at this place Saturday night and Sunday.
 Mrs. Haywood Thompson, Mrs. J. L. Brown, Mr and Mrs. John Franklin and Mrs R. Brown all have the Ia grippe al this writing,
 Brother Carter of Elm Springs at tended Christian Endeavor at Harman Sunday night and spent the night visiting at the home of K. Brown.
 Mrs. Eph Brown and little daugh- ter. Rosa. are right sick at this writ ing. Polly Ann.
The Springdale news., 1917-01-26
ATTEMPTS JAIL DELIVERY
Chas Redman Attempts to Break Jail at untsyille-Sher.ff Gurley Handles Gan With Precision and Redmdn Besists.
llants4llle DemoeratI

Chas Bedman, charged with the murder af.MaZ Phillips, and who Is confined in the county jaii awaiting the acton of the grand jury, attempt cd to escape yesterday evening when Sheriff GurleY took supper ts hm and the other ngfs5 5ners. The prisoners were alI in the large cell and as 5her- if GurleE opened the cage door to hand their supper Iaso them HI{e3maa grabbed the sberaf'5 ann with rhe evident intention of dragging hin .n- side the e5I1 when, l. vas Go doabt understood among them, ae would have been aH=H85ae.e5 aHd=ti4aF all Wouil have escaped. Fortunately SherEf Gurley had opened ta= door just barely snaazh to pass u 9he bae- ket containing the supper and he sue ceedag ia braeng himself against the door until he eeald get hold of hls rev olver and make Redman understand he would shoot f he did not turn nn loose The =reFovler, an automatic, was placed firmly against Redman breast and he realized that the sheriff was pressing the trigger before he re- leas his grip oH Mr Gurley's am and stepped farther pack in the cell The other prisoners made no attempt to assist Redman, they seeming to real ize more than he that the sheriff had the advantage of the situation and fui- ly intended to nse 1t.
 The other prisoners ia iail besides Redmaa are BiH Muhens. who partjc- ipated in the holdup and robbery ment- toned elsewhere iH this issue. and Joe Johnson. the young man Whe recently burg ariaed tae= store at NifeeH ssud al so stole horse from John Simmons the same night. When Nglleas and Johnson met n the jail Monday they readily recognized each other as for mer fellow convicts in the Oklahoma penitcauary. Reference has already been made in the account of the rob bery for which he is held, to Mullins statement concerning himself, which is now believed 10 te true Sheriff Gurley has official information as L. Johnson, which $ that he WAS sent enced to the Oklahoma nententa ary for burglary m October, 1915, and escap- ed from there Sept :, 1916.
The Springdale news., 1917-01-26
NJ. E. Church. South


 The revival services at the NJ. l.. Church. South, continue with increas- ing interest. The crowds are grow ing, the interest is growing. and some are being converted and reclaimed, and the church is beng revived. The services will continue through the week and possibly longer.
 Friday evening at 7:15, Brother Neal will hold a special service for the children of the Grammer School. All the teachers of the faculty are requested to be present, and all par ents are urged to come with their children.
 Cottage prayer meetings are being held every afternoon. If you want us in your home let us know.
 The services for Sunday are as follows:
 Preaching at II a. m. Subject The Church. '
 Sermon at 2:30 D. m. To Women only.
 Sermon at 7:15 D m.
 You are cordially invited to all these services.
 ! Il Dulaney. Pastor
The Springdale news., 1917-01-26
PURCHASE A
 HOME BUILDING
Home Protective Association Pur- chases Building in Old Opera Block Now Occupied by Freariek Realty Ca-H.ll Move int3 Sea Quarters February lsf.

! deal #as closed ! EasE few days age. ane Che Home Protective Associa- tion becomes tEe owner of 2 new home. This is Sgrae3aIe's fastest growing institution, and for the past two years has been aeespying office quarters ~Ith the pelsoa- -Eeaner In suraace Agency. The rapid growth of the concern demands more and larger quarters. 8Ha Che directors purchased the 5sa-s9orq brick business butldine. opposite tEe arcaie Hotel ia the old Opera Block. Fredries Realty Co., win occupy office rooms a9-stairs ia the building
 Some minor changes ia Ihe interior of tae room viii be made at present, buz earIz fa the spring it=fs antlcipat= cd to give the building complete re modelling. One feature in= connection with the new home is the fact that q large and eommodious vault Is already arranged in the building, 1t being for merly occupied by the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
 The Home Protective Association was organized in Springdale two years ago, and since that time has been steadily growing, until now they number on their rolls eleven thousand members. The company E otficered and financed bv local men and is re garded as one of the best business in- terests of Sprngdale Two years ago two were employed to look after the correspondence. the mailing and rec eiyng of assessments, and today in addition go= the work of the different officer. eight stenographers are en- ploeed =aa.ls The aeWheme will be ready February lst.
The Springdale news., 1917-01-26
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that at the present session of the General Ass embly there will be introduced bill entitled An act to grant to the city of Snringdale, and incorporated towns of Prairie Grove, Lincoln, Winslow, and Greenland, Washington county. for use on the streets of said city and incorporated towns, 50 per cent of the Road Tax collected on property within the incorporated limits of said cities. and for other purposes
 WILSON CARDWELL Representative from Washington County.
 This January 19, 1917.
The Springdale news., 1917-01-26
ART EXHIBIT Al
 HIGH SCHOOL
Art Exhibit to Be Held at the High school Auditor um February s and Program By School Child Ten in Connection.
Ten n connection.

An exhibition of pictures will ha given at the Hieh School Auditorium. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. February 2 sand 2 chat ts T more than ord nary interest. \ special pro gram will be given Bs the school child raH each evening of the exhibition The exhibition aifI 5e displayed ia tha Auditorium al theH ah School a1 cor tam hours each=aftaraaoa of the lArez days here, ana from seven o'rteeHz= 51 tde evening. The purpose of tke sN= hiait is l. raise funds with which 9a purchase pictures for the walls =8f#tae ra H4s fn the ee.aszh9ol buiida4s.
 fffe= ezh. bjti9sf-eeasoz. al eafe4a photographs an6 ea=raEIues loaned 6F the Bison .trt# Publishing Co. of Belmont, Mass. The collection is larg8 one. and contains only the very best reproductions of the masterpieces of art of different countries and per iods. Nearly every gallery and country in the world would have to be visited to see the original pictures which are here brought together in one collection.
 The collection comprises two hun drea subjects representing all the principal schools of art and includ- ing many reproductions of sculpture, architecture and important views from nature Few collections have ever been brought together which so completely ever the history of art of times as this \ catalog will be on sale at the exhibition hall. These cat aiapues will give complete data and detail regarding each picture ex- hibited
 The wholesome and refined =in- fIaenee of pictures of the right kind oa the school walls is now generally recognized as one of the most valuable means of securing culture and refine ment. among the pupils. The funds for purchasing such pictures, as we'll as an opportunity to make se!ee- ton from a very large number, is SC cured by means of the exhibition. The larger the attendance, the great CT the number of pictures that may l be secured for our schools, soNit is mainly up to the people of Springdale as to the number of pictures secured l for the various rooms. It is perhaps ] logic to state here that there ls not picture of any consequence in any room in either the two buildings, ex- cept the large picture of Prof. Banta at the High School which was put there by private means. All other rooms have practically no psetures5 except those possibly clipped from out of date calendars, almanacs, neWspa- pers, etc This is a regrettahie state of affairs, and one that can be reme- died by the cooperation of the people of Springdale in attending the eXhi- bition here February ', 8 and 9th.
 Full particulars regarding the pro grams to be given by the school ehil- dren each evening, as well as the ad- mission will be given next issue The programs are under the direction of the & l. A.
The Springdale news., 1917-01-26
CONFESS TO HOLD-UP

Rogers, Jan. 22- Joe Creekmore, postmaster at Heath, was held up and robbed of SIS Friday morning, 1t is al legged, by sam Salyer of Huntsville and Bill Mullens, Choctaw Indian, who were arrested at Combs Saturday morning and pleaded guilty at their preliminary hearing The men have been held to the Grand Jury. When arrested, the Indian, wh7 says he IS an escaped convict from the Okla homa penitentiary, drew revolver. He was disarmed by Constable Y. A. Combs and Deputy ] NJ Wilson.