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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
Know Your Business.

In the American Magazine James A.
Farrell, president of the United States
Steel corporation, says:
ANY one wishing to acquire compre-
hensive knowledge of his business or
of any specific subject must not try to
store his mind with endless details
about other things. For example, |
have tried to learn all could about the
steel business in it's mining, manufac-
turing, selling and transportation
branches, but to enable me to carry
business information in my head l
have not attempted to retain in my
mind minute detailed data about poll
tics Or baseball.
Absorb what to you is essential
that is, everything pertaining to your
field of endeavor. Abolish from your
mind nonessential, extraneous sub
jects. No human brain has ceEs enough
to store up all the facts about all SUBJ
jects under the sun. Don't clog your
brain cells with impedimenta. Feed
them only with vital material, with
things that will enhance your useful
ness in your sphere of activity by in
creasing and improving your stock Of
needful information"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
Growth of the Enalish Lanauana.

A study of the relative growth of the
leading languages in the last hundred
years shows that English has risen
from fifth to first place. In 1900 it was
spoken by about one-eighth Of the in
habitants of the civilized world; today
1t is the language of about one-third.
Besides this, English has taken the
place that French occupied much less
than 100 years ago as the interna-
tional language. Its speech is ever be-
coming wider, for the inhabitants of
all India are finding it necessary; it is
now a required study in the high
schools of Japan, and those Of China
are teaching it to millions of students.
Would it be too rash to predict that
by the year 2000 English will be the
language of all the world and other
tongues will have become merely local
in their use?-EXchange.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CLASS PICNIC.

Miss Katie Booker entertained the
members of her Sunday School Glass
at the Blue and Grey Park Wednes.
day evening. After swimming, skat-
ing and enjoying the pleasures of the
park, supper was spread and water
melons cut.
The members of the class are: Mis-
ses Lucille Dozier, Louise Bailey
Elizabeth McCarty, Pauline Ennis
Addie Davenport, Mabel Alberson
Laura Whitley, Lucy Mae Boggs
Thelma Williams, Myrtle Scarbor-
ough, Mamie Ross, Ruby Brantley
Ruth Ethridge, Lille Mae Hughs
Ef1ie Cleo Brewer, Kate Stephens
Allen Hampton, Claudia Garrett
May Peavy, and Evie Russell.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
Two Kinds of Bird Housaa.

Ordinary wooden boxes, If clean, can
be made into bird houses by merely
mailing on cover and cutting out an
entrance hole. Such makeshifts are
rarely weather proof and are never
pleasing to the eye. Branches contain.
ing real woodpecker holes, when OBJ
tainable, are perhaps the best attrac-
ton that can be offered most house
birds in the breeding season. BY care
fully fitting such branch to fruit or
shade tree its foreign origin will
scarcely
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
AS A SURPRISE.

A party of young people compose
Of Misses Lula Smith, Nancy Lott
Bernice Sweat, of Waycross, Gladly.
Martin, Estelle Stroller, of Macon
Messrs Mark Mathis, Elmer Martin
Clifford Davis, Herman Martin, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Hilliard met and pro.
ceeded to the home of Miss Helen anC
Esther Osborne where they gave
them surprise and spent the evening
very delightfully."- but informally. The
hostesses froze cream after the guests
arrived which was surprise to them
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Graham, Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Booker, A. P. Booker,
Mrs. w. c. Moody, Miss Katie Book
err Mr.. P. r. Booker and Miss Mae
belle Baggett have just returned from
sightseeing trip through South
Georgia and Florida. They drove over
the Dixie Highway through Waycross
and Jacksonville and to St. Angus
tine, Fla and report the roads in
good condition, crops looking fine.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
NEALEY KNIGHT

Nealey, the Is year old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Knight passed
away after a very short illness at the
home of her parents on South Logan
street Wednesday evening at 8:1O
o'clock.
Just thirteen years ago, at the same
date and approximately the same hour
the little girl came to brighten the
home of her parents.
The remains were laid to rest near
Hawkinsville yesterday afternoon,
where a number of relatives are liv-
ing.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

The announcement of the candidacy
of Jack" Dorminy for the board of
Aldermen will be hailed with satisfac
ton by the tax payers and citizens
generally of the city.
Perhaps there is no man in the CITY
with wider acquaintance and a
higher standing as a citizen and as a
business man than Mr.. Dorminey, and
that he will secure the unanimous vote
of the electors, is the general predict
ion.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
OFFICERS HAVE THE BRAINS
BUT DON'T COME UP TO
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Atlanta, Ga, July lit is stated
unoficially that more men have been
dropped from the Officers Training
Camp at Fort Mcpherson for physi-
cal disability than for mental disabil-
ity. A great many men were we'll
equipped with brains and gifts of
leadership but when it came to a
searching physical examination they
were not quite up to the high stand
ard required.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
Putting on the Screws.

II never knew such complaining lot
Of customers" growled the baker.
Same here" answered the butcher.
"They seem to take advantage Of the
fact that we can't get along without
'em in our business" - New York
Times.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The United Brethren Sunday School
will give lawn fete at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Simon, 3l8 w. Al
taInaha street Tuesday evening, July
II. Good time promised 20 every
body. Numerous games and other
social features. Ice cream and cake
ten cents. By order of
COMMITTEE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

DR.. R. M. Ware returned this morn
ing from short trip to northern cit
les, somewhat disappointed because
of the fact that the specialists from
whom he expected to take a course,
had left for the battlefelds of France.
The doctor himself has offered his
services to the War Department and
may also be called into action.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

WANTED-Two or three rooms,
furnished or unfinished for light
housekeeping. Two children. Willing
to pay good price for something suit
able. Will occupy about first of Au-
gust. Apply Will V. Jones, operator
at Leader-Enterprise office. If.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
NO SERVICES AT PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH

On account OF the absensel of the
pastor, Rev. Walter Blackwell, there
will be no preaching at the Primitive
Baptist church next Sunday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
ri 81 e
Miss Helen Osborne-Phone IS!
GETTING THE CHILDREN IN
TERESTED IN RED CROSS

w ONh.
Ten little girls under the age OF
twelve who live on Lee Street met
at the home of Mrs. Alvin Thurmond
Thursday afternoon and with the as
sistance of Mrs. Clayton Jay and Mrs.
Thurmond cut tip a pile of white
scraps into feathery pieces which they
will make into comfort pillows for the
soldier boys to use - Pile in the hos
pital. 1t is surprising how we'll these
little folks can work and they will &C
complish a great deal. They meet
again next week at the home Of Mrs.
Thurmond.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
NOTICE

The students of the Fitzgerald Nor
NAL are requested to meet at the High
School building at 9 o'clock July 10th.
J. H. Billiard, c. S. S.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
cad.

Lead was early known to the an
clients. Allusions to it In Scripture in
dicate that the Hebrews were well
acquainted with its uses. The rocks
in the neighborhood Of Sinai yielded it
in large quantities, and it was found
in Egypt.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Life does not count by years. Some
suffer q lifetime in a day and so grow
old between the rising and the setting
Of the sun.-Augusta Evans.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Bryan and child
rem, of Kissimme, spent last night in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. I. Maj
felt on their way home after a visit
near Macon. They made the trip in
their car.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mrs. Jesse Grantham, her mother,
Mrs. Ward and sister, Mrs. Gordon
Burns, of Douglas, drove to Macon
Wednesday and returned Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Manning and
children and Miss Willie Summers
will leave Sunday in their car for
Jacksonville and Pablo Beach, Fla.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

The Committee of arrangements to
organize the First Aid classes in the
Red Cross work met at the home of
Mrs. R. l. Maffett Wednesday after
noon and made plans to further pro-
mote the interest of the women in
this work. Mrs. R. l. Maffett was ap-
pointed chairman during the absence
of Mrs. ]. c. Brewer. A committee Of
twenty ladies were appointed to
make arrangements to have a mass
meeting to stimulate the interest and
enthusiasm of the women. This COM
mittee will appoint chairman on ar
engagements and it is probable that
DIR. A. G. Fort, of Triton, Health Of
ficer of Tiff county, will be asked to
speak at this meeting.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mrs. Clayton Jay and children re-
turned the first of the week from Val
dosta where they visited Mr. and Mrs.
Harley. They were accompanied
home by Miss Margaret Harley.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Miss Louise Lyle of Live Oak. Fla.
arrives today to be the guest of Mrs
J. H. Mays and Mrs. C. A. Isler. Mr.
and Mrs. Isler and Miss Edna Will
Hams drove to Triton otday to meet
Miss Lyle. Mrs. Isler will entertain
in her honor and in honor of Miss
Edna Williams Monday evening.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr.. Clayton Jay, Mr.. L. L. Griner,
Drew w. Paulk and DR.. G. w. Nc
Lean are at Atlantic City enjoying
the pleasures of the coast.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Miss Dorothy Thurmond has re-
turned from delightful visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Richie at Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurmond drove to Ma
con to meet her
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
T. s. FULLER
Attorney and Counselor at Law.
Damage Cases a Specially
Southern Express Building
Whitaker and St. Julian Streets,
Savannah, Ga.

AUTO FOR SALE-My new Ford
for sale at bargain Apply Rev. l..
A. Hill
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
Clean Up Week,

Customer-Is there any gravy on the
bill of fare? Waiter-No, sir; there
was, but it was wiped off.-Exchange,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Little Miss Elizabeth Clay, of Ala,
returned home with Mrs. c. E. Brow
er who has been visiting in Atlanta
and is her visitor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mrs ]. G. Williams will have
charge OF the children on Main street
and assist them in cutting up white
cloth to fill comfort pillows for the
soldier boys.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mrs. ]. w. Beardslaw and two
Children of Somerset, KY, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. H. Ford, of Birmingham, Ala,
are in the city visiting their parents.
Mr., and Mrs. J. P. Gray.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mrs. w. S. Horne is entertaining a
party this afternoon at Bowen's Mill
in honor of her house guest, Miss
Hester Taylor, of Boston. The party
went out in cars and spent the after
noon swimming after which supper
was served.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr. George w. Rogers and daugh-
tiers, Mrs. George Paulk and Miss Jes-
sic Lee Rogers returned Wednesday
from Macon where they had very
pleasant visit with relatives.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

SECONDHAND GASOLINE EN-
GINES FOR SALE-One 8-horse
engine $4,000; One 3-horse engine
$500; One 2-horse engine $4,000;
One 1-horse engine $500 All in
good condition. Terms cash. Apply
Leader Enterprise. IF
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mrs. L. L. Griner and children are
visiting her people at Milledgeville.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our gratitude
and appreciation to those who helped
and sympathized with US during the
brief illness and death of our little
Nealey.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Knight.
Miss Katherine A. Knight.
Mr.. J. J. Knight.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Pittman and
son spent Sunday at St. Simons.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Rev. L. A. Hill returned Thursday
evening from Macon, where he spent
several days visiting riends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Miss, Dorothy Thurmond is expect
ing Miss Emily Paulk, of Ocilla, to
be her guest next week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

DR.. and Mrs. J. E. Mcmillan have
returned from their wedding trip and
are at home to their friends at Osier-
field.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Speights and
family, of St. Augustine, Fla, motor
ed through the city en- route to their
home in Florida.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Turner are Wis
iting relatives in Elberton.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13
ST. MATHEWS CHURCH

ST. MATHEWS CHURCH
Sixth Sunday after Trinity.
Holy Communion, 7:30 A. M.
Sunday School 10 A. M.
Morning Prayer and Sermon II A.
M.
Evening Prayer and Sermon, 7:45
?. n.
J. w. BLEKER.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

- Miss Gena Graham, of Fl. Gaines,
is the attractive guest of Miss Gertrude
Hill.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Miss Allie Mayes leaves Sunday
for Manchester where she will visit.
friends. .-,s9.a s|.'
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Miss Bernice Sweat, of Waycross
is the guest this week of Mrs. R. L.
Hilliard.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs J. c Brewer and FAM
lily leave Monday in their automobile
for North Carolina where they will
spend some time among the noun
tains.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Renard will
leave shortly for trip to North Caro-
lima, where they expect to spend the
summer
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mrs. John Russell has as her guests
this week Mrs. J. M. Cobb of Daw-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Keller and
two daughters, of Union Springs.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Miss Irna Flanders returned to her
home IN Macon this morning after a
plaseaNt visit with her brother and
family, Mr.. Will Flanders.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Miss Mary Mathis who has been
guest in the Mckay home has re-
turned to her home in Americas.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr. M. T. McGoogan has purchased
the Singer cottage on South Main
street. ~
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Mr.. Wimberly Wilson is enjoying a
house party at Hendersonville, N. C.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-13

Miss 1rna Flanders returned to her
home IN Macon this morning after a
plaseaNt visit with her brother and
family, Mr. Will Flanders.
Miss Bernice Sweat, of Waycross,
is the guest this week of Mrs. r. L.
Hilliard.
Mr. Wimberly Wilson is enjoying
house party at Hendersonville, N. C.
Miss Allie Mayes leaves Sunday
for Manchester where she will visit.
friends. .-sg.3 .s'g
z Miss Gena Graham, of Fl. Gaines,
is the attractive guest of Miss Gertrude
Hill.
Mrs. John Russell has as her guests
this week Mrs. J. NJ Cobb of Daw-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Keller and
two daughters, of Union Springs.
Mr.. M. T. McGoogan has purchased
the Singer cottage on South Main
street. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Renard will
leave shortly for trip to North Caro-
lima, where they expect to spend the
summer.
Miss Mary Mathis who has been
guest in the Mckay home has re-
turned to her home in Americas.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c Brewer and FAM
lily leave Monday in their automobile
for North Carolina where they will
spend some time among the noun
tains.
Rev. L. A. Hill returned Thursday
evening from Macon, where he spent
several days visiting riends.
Mr.. Clayton Jay, Mr. L. L. Griner,
Drew w. Paulk and DR.. G. w. Nc
Lean are at Atlantic City enjoying
the pleasures of the coast.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-16

niII I've always wondered little, Dora,
II Peter were quite as much of saint as
you have made him out. My poor child !"
Mrs Madison as she collapsed into n chair
looked woebegone.
"Peter--ls--just-a as much Of a
er-made-him-seem to
be Dora returned. II wish to goodness
ne wasn't" she asserted with heat. Peters
100 good! When | showed him that hat
what do You think he said7"
He said II was fearful extravaganza
and gaudy In color" Mrs, Madison returned
virtuously.
That shows Just how little YOU know
Letter What he did say was this why,
Dora how pretty you look. That color
gives you ten years lease Of life You
urcSs too soberly, and now I've found Il
OUT m going TO make an especial fund
which | shall call Dora's rejuvenator fund
ana II put every extra dollar I get into
IT, How much did that hat costY And
when | told him the price, expecting 10
see his jaw droop and his eyes bulge, he
laugned-yes laughed-and said: Well
mats more like it-that is more like the
thinss want you to have"
And you're going TO leave Peter for
that' Mrs. Madison asked slowly "And
where are you going, and what are YOU
gong TO do, after you leave Peter?"
Il have II all fixed up. I can work
enough to earn my living, do work right
along, all the time, and such work as / do
IS really worth money remuneration. and
can be myself, and not be subject to any
one. especially any ones goodness 90
That's quite true. You wouldn't be
bored by that much" Mrs. Madison said
decisively. But there must be other rea-
sons which enter into this"
Well, mother, I'll tell you. You'll have
to know, anyway. so I may as well tell,
I'm tired Of Peter | don't like any OF his
ways; they are all obnoxious to me- I don't
like the way his hair curls up at the base
of his head. hate that little wave on his
forehead. / dislike the color of his neck
ties. His clothes are always so neat. I
don't like that, and he will put a gingersnap
into his coffee to moisten IL !"
81 wonder, just about how n lawyer and
judge in a divorce court would look on
such awful misdemeanors, Mrs Madison
mused softly "As TO that last and awful
charge about the gingersnap, you could
easily eliminate that by eliminating the
gingersnap from your menu"
why, SO I could" she said quite sanely
81 never thought OF that"
You're tired, that's WHAT'S the matter. 4"
Mrs. Madison returned.
I'm perfectly we'll I really don't have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-16

as much as I should like to do and often
find myself rubbing or dustlng something
that doesn't need IT,"
well, Dora, suppose you will admit
that I am some older than you are"
"oh, yes, but then human life and expe-
rience don't count so much. 1t is the dull
ness OF II. Now, father-he's new and diff
ferent all the time. He always has a
pleasant word and Joke or something But
Just goodness, placid, unrufned wish
Peter had some faults. They'd be fascinat-
ing"
Does Mrs. Hodges find her husbands
faults fascinating"
No" admitted Dora. curiously trou-
bled
Neither does any woman. As for your
fathers facetiousness and differentness-
why they almost drive me mad sometimes"
Mrs. Madison spoke with conviction.
Mother y gasped Dora. why, thought
you and father"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-16

Jones, of the United States Navy, Govern
ment aviator. Our airship was n ninety.
horsepower tractor biplane. The ascent
was made from the United States Govern
ment Aviation School at San Diego, Cal.
Most every one knows by this time the
process of going up. 1t is the thrill that
evades the telling. At first felt almost un-
canny: then, as we went higher and higher,
the uppermost thought in my mind was,
How can man be conceited when he realizes
the vastness of the earth and what small
part he is of it?'
I'VE became virtually entanged in a
swarm of birds In migration. l felt as IL
| might be one of them: my body was
soaring, why not my soul? Up in the sky
there is no brain fag Flying blows the cob
webs out Of the brain as nothing else can.
In spite of the tonic, however, / would not
advise nervous wreck to try It, l loved
1t all so much that l am sure my astral
body is still floating around in southern CAL
ifornia.'
Mrs. Phelps is the mother of two charm
ing little daughters, Katharine and Eleanor.
who are at present being educated in the
Convent of Notre Dame. in Baltimore. She
is the wife of a prominent Baltimore lawyer.
whose father was the late Judge Charles
Phelps. of the Supreme Court Bench.