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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-01-26
LOCALS

Mr.. J. J SOFT. oi ki"bsl. a strong
prof~yty oxnrr, n snsce--iul bi-ln~~-
niAD and the coloresi man Who made the
highest average i'm the annual examine
business matters In this city Wednesday
Mrs VIM. Bullock. of kimbsll-No
wood, Was Attending To some business
and paying n some little claims at the
bank on some property recently 10y her
aud husband Wednesday Of this week.
DIR. X &. Harrison. of kimbali. one
of the Trading physicians in this ss--,ion.
wss look ng after DR. j T. u.-,.fprd and
Mu- Joseph Brown wednesday. liz
s.ys the RAPIDLY improving.
Mrs. Mary Herndon lett lat week for
Toledo, Ohio. where sh- will spend a
pare of the winter with her brother She
speaks of making Akron. OHIO. her tut
ure home.
Miss Alverts Robinson, seamstres- with
Ben Harris and Co. Tailoring Establish
nent in kimball, Vas nm the city TINS
having some printing done for a recep
ton and dance soon To le given 10y the
ladies in kimbali. Invitations viii be
sent out s"on.
Mr.. f.. ID. Green, of PScohnrtas, a
very successful business man. was i'm the
city q short while sunday the que Il OF
Dr. Joseph + Brown. While h ~, he
also had some dental work done at the
office OF DIR. " l.. C"lss n Tie stopIe,l
in the Times ofiis~ and renewed his sul :
scription 10y plsnking down the -tnfl
which has inscribed on it, fsre In God
We trust and babe us Gud spee,i.
Such sui scril,-rs are the men who Will
help 10 keep paper alive.
Mrs. Mile j. Murphy. of Ri.ireway.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-01-26

a. sli"in q may concern.
f''''r '- h'n ~ gwen 'lN>, Houston
:. "'''' ''N ''@'fs....'. the state pen
''''fs -'f'lng a -enfe ice for convic-
ti''f Hf -il r.ffnr a woman and -I;,h,I-
N'.if ..ie 'fr. ir.fn NcIh,wsll counsv
800 'r afi.r fI.' fir-i lay 81 Fehruary'
i'.. Apply O.. ii... t.l,rrnor al Ws.t ~
'InIa I.r i..r.f.r.
ii'i ~ioN CROCKETT.
e.. C"uu-.-l.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-01-26
SAMUEL. SOIINS
Attorney-at-Law
4il'h. West Virginia

For SALE: w., Virginia s,,ne,.,-
''" ~ "tn'-~. ''usrsnt.~.i a. win ..
"'" tfS'"r originated .and hr,~i hv "A
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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-01-26

IL s.,-ts - cents To- haul snr ton one
mile on a dirt road, and only seven ceIst>
on "A concrete road.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
OIL DEVELOPMENT
BOOSTING CITY

That the oil DEVELOPMENT in Ben
Hill county is attracting the attention
of hundreds OF people to Fitzgerald
is evidenced by the numerous letters
received at the Offices OF the Fitzger-
ald-Pennsylvania Oil and Gas COM
pany here and in Atlanta.
The management OF the company
has system OF keeping in touch with
the public through its statesmen and
through inquiries received here. Fol-
lowing IS an example of how Fitz-
gerald is benehtting by the publicity
of this company.
In the report of one salesman in
Atlanta, which is required every dav.
this is a portion: Called on Mr..
George w. Gardner "a South Warren
street, and his wife stated that they
were selling out as ;a5 as possible and
will move to Fitzgerald Immediately. !"
By almost every mail comes inquir-
les as to climatic conditions, health
schools, churches, etc, at Fitzgerald,
and it is matter OF only short time
until this city will take on new life
and prosperity by people locating
here, attarcted by the probabilities of
oil being discovered.
Every resident OF this city knows
that when a person is sufficiently in
terested to make a visit, the city and
surrounding country will do the rest.
1t is the garden spot of Georgia and
the world, and it is only matter of
time until it will take its place as one
OF the best cities in the country.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
LIBRARY MATINEE WEDNES
DAY AT TENT

George Greenwood, that prince of
Snowman, has designated Wednesday
afternoon as Library Day at his large
tent.
All of the proceeds Of the matinee
Wednesday are to be donated to the
Library Fund and it is hoped that the
thousands of women and children who
have been the patrons Of the library
will make it convenient to attend this
matinee to swell the library fund.
The entire proceeds for the afternoon
will be applied to the purchase of new
books. The Leader Enterprise CON
graduates Mr.. Greenwood upon his
liberality, SO distinctly meritorious
since Mr.. Greenwood is not a citizen
OF our city. Mr. Greenwood states
that there are no strings tied to this
offer, that he will bear the entire ex-
pense of the afternoon show himself
and whatever the proceeds may be,
they will be paid over to the librarian,
Miss Louise Smith A suitable pro-
gram for ladies and children is assur-
ed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
PAIGE MAKES GOOD TIME ON
RUN TO FITZGERALD

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 25-Leaving
home in Jacksonville at 7:30 in the
morning and eating dinner at Fitz-
gerald, Ga, that evening at o'clock,
is the fine record made Saturday by
w. c. Hamilton driving a Paige car.
Mr.. Hamilton sent card to Screw
en- Bond of the Southern Motors
company here saying: cam taking
dinner at Fitzgerald-not Waycross
as expected. Bad roads don't bother
Paige cars"
The trip according to later advices
was pleasant one, over the Central
Route of the Dixie Highway, via the
new bridge over St. Marys river to
Folkston.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
Attorneys Seek To
Recover Money Paid
Out By H. NJ. Dodd

Otis H. Elkins and Jas. Dodgen, at
torneys for Drew w. Paulk, Trustee
of the Dodd Supply company, bank
rupt, filed in the Bankruptcy Court
on Saturday petition seeking to re-
cover from F. J. Hanson about ST 500
which it is alleged Hanson accepted
from Dodd, after the appointment of
receiver as indemnity for a bond
which Mr.. Hanson went on in state
court. The petition further recited
that Hanson knew of the pandancy of
the bankruptcy when he accepted the
money evidenced by a certificate of
deposit.
Judge Hal Lambdin issued a rule
against Mr.. Hanson to show cause be-
fore him on Friday, March 9, why he
should not transfer the certificate of
deposit to the trustee in bankruptcy.
At the same time the attorneys for
the trustee filed a petition to subject
about $1,000 which it is alleged Dodd
paid to the Virginia Carolina Chemi-
cal company, after the appointment
of a receiver for the Dodd Supply
company
A similar petition was also filed to
subject IS tons of guano held by Mrs.
u. E. Wilkes, which is the property
of the Dodd Supply company
Judge Lambdin granted a rule on
all Of the matters and these parties
will have to show cause before him
on Friday week why said property
shall not be subjected to the payment
of the bankrupt's debts.
The papers were served on ali the
parties today by c. c. Dozier, who
has been sworn in as Deputy United
States Marshal for Judge Lambdin' S
District.
All the assets of the Dodd Supply
company have been ordered sold on
Friday, March 10th, and on the same
date another session of the Bank
ruptcy Court will be held for the pur-
pose of examining the bankrupt and
other parties who have been sub
poenaed to appear at that time.
1t is expected that some interesting
developments will be seen at the next
session of the. court
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
Ex-Governor Hanly
Of Indiana To Speak
At Baptist Church

Former Governor j. Frank Hanly,
OF Indiana, will speak in the First
Baptist church, Friday, March 10th,
at 800 2. NJ, under the auspices of
the Flying Squadron Foundation.
Governor Hanly was the Executive
Chairman of the Flying Squadron OF
America in their nationwide cam
paign for national prohibition and he
is now at the head uf 1.-THE Flying
Squadron Foundation, as that cam
paign closed at Atlantic City, June 6,
after having appeared in more than
200 cities, visiting every state in the
union and travelling more than $4,000
miles. The people of this city are
very fortunate, indeed, to have the
opportunity of hearing one of the
greatest orators and most enthusiast
tic temperance workers in this coun-
try.
Governor Hanly is one of the few
men who laid aside political ambitions
to fight the greatest evil that con-
fronts the American people today,
The American Saloon"
The meeting to be held in Fitzger-
aid is open to the public and admis-
sion is free A very large attendance
is anticipated by the committee in
charge.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
GOVERNMENT BUILDING
Be ERECTED IN SUMMER

Fitzgerald was made a chief bene-
ticiary in the roll of Georgia cities re-
ceiving appropriations for buildings at
this session of Congress. A telegram
received from Congressman Chas. R.
crisp too late Friday for the Leader
Enterprise stated:
Il GeIders,
Fitzgerald, Ga.
House just passed appropriation OF
100000 for Fitzgerald public building.
Supervising Architect assured me to-
day contract would be let by June.
He promised to expedite if possible. y
&C. R. Crisp"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
MRS. PEARSON SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN TAMPA, FLA.

Mrs. w. j. Pearson, who with her
husband is spending the winter in
Tampa, Fla, was seriously injured as
result of an accident recently.
Through defective sidewalk, Mrs.
Pearson was thrown, dislocating a
hip, spraining knee and breaking an
arm.
We are informed that she is in a
hospital in Tampa and doing as we'll
as could be expected under the cir
cumstances.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
THERE is NONE so GOOD"

Greenwood's Chero Cola band gave
an impromptu concert in the park on
South Main Sunday afternoon, which
was enjoyed by several hundred
promenaders who happened to be out
enjoying the very balmy afternoon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
PRESIDENT ASKS Use Of FORCES
To PROTECT RIGHTS ON SEAS
Especial to Leader-E Enterprise

Washington, Feb. 26.-President
Wilson today addressed a joint ses-
sion of Congress and asked that body
to empower him to use forces of the
United States to protect American
rights on high seas.
To ask Congress for authority to
use forces of the United States to
protect American rights is not in any
sense request for declaration OF
war nor is it an act of war. 1t is to
prepare the United States for what
may be warlike acts by any other ma
ton.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26

Superintendent ]. z. Ricketson left
last night for Kansas City, Mo, to at
tend the annual meeting of the Nat
ional Association of School Superin-
tendents.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26

The elevator at the Garbutt-Dono-
van building is out of commission
pending the receipt from Cincinnati
Of repair for the hosting machinery
which will be for the greater part of
this week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
SHERIFF GETS LARGE
QUANTITY OF LIQUOR

When Deputies George Dorminy
and c. c. Dozier raided the home of
Boss Mcneil, colored, Saturday they
secured about $50 packages of liquor
stored in the walls of the house. Boss
and his wife were placed under arrest
and later released on bond.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
hCON|A REPORTED
SUNK BY U-BOAT
Especial to Leader-Enterprise,

Especial to Leader-Enterprise) i
Savannah, Ga, Feb. 26.-Cunard
liner Laconia is reported sunk by SUBJ
marine. Twelve Americans are known
to have been passengers on this boat.
Note-The Laconia is an English
passenger boat OF 10000 gross tons,
900 feet long, 70 feet wide and 43 feet
deep.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26

Rev and Mrs. ]. H. Cowart, of Sc
noia, are the guests of her mother,
Mrs George Wooten on South Grant
street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26

GERMAN RAIDER IN
SOUTH ATLANTIC

Especial to Leader Enterprise)
Norfolk, Va, Feb. 26.-British war
ships off the coast near here flashed
wireless warnings to all shipping
early today to beware ,of a German
raider in the South Atlantic.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
ARMED MERCHANTMEN
RA|O|NG INDIAN OCEAN

Especial to Leader Enterprise
Toxic, Feb. 24.-An armed mer-
chairman is raiding commerce in the
Indian Ocean and has sunk two Brit
ish steamers southwest of Colombo.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
BRITISH MAKE GAINS
IN S0MME REGION

Especial to Leader Enterprisel
Berlin, Feb. 24.-The Germans have
abandoned parts OF an advanced po-
sition in the Somme sector to the
British.
A French attack in Champagne fail
ed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26

The rural schools in close proximity
to Ashton, Lynnwood and Emory
were authorized to attend the Agri-
cultural rally to be held at this school
on Tuesday and Wednesday,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
NATION WIDE BOYCOTT ALREADY
REDUCING PRICE Of FOODSTUFFS
Especial to Leader Enterprise)

Especial to Leader Enterprise)
Washington, Feb. 26.-An unpIann-
ed but well enforced, nationwide boy
colt by consumers already is reducing
the price OF foodstufs. This is in
spite OF the fact that no action yet
has been taken against speculation by
state or federal authorities.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
FRENCH PENE7RAT
GERMAN LINES

Especial to Leader-Enterprise.)
! Paris, Feb. 24-The War Office to-
day announces that French detach-
n1ent penetrated the German lines in
Vosges, north of Senones last night.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
ILLINOIS ASYLUM IS
SWEPT BY FIRE
Especial to Leader Enterprise)

NDPNNTdI 10 LOduII- tIpIISCJ
Peoria, ILL.,, Feb. 24.-Fire DESTROYED
one building, partially wrecked anoth-
er and damaged three others at state
hospital for the insane at South Bar
tonville, seven miles from here today.
The loss was one hundred thous-
and dollars. Three thousand patients
were in panic, but all escaped
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-26
SEVEN DUTCH SHIPS
SUNK BY SUBMARINES
Especial to Leader-Enterprise)

New York, Feb. 24.-The destruc-
ton of Dutch ships by German sub
marine as reported from London in
volXfs loss OF vessel and cargoes
valued at eleven million and six hun
dred thousand
Seven ships have been sunk.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04

it was he who had waved from the
speeding machine a few moments be-
fore
'Pm glad you're here, Dave, for you
can give me hand. I'm going to round
up these Mexicans right away and find
out what they know. Whoever did it
hasn't gone far; so you act as my
deputy and see what you can learn"
When Dave had gained better con-
troll of himself he took Benito outdoors
and demanded full details of the trag-
edy. With many lamentations and in
coherencieS the range boss told what
he knew.
Ed had met his death within half
mile of Las Palmas as he rode home
for dinner. Benito, himself on his way
to the house, had found the body, still
warm, near the edge of the pecan
grove. He had retained enough sense
to telephone at once to Jonesville, and
then-Benito hardly knew what he had
done since then, he was SO badly
shaken by the tragedy.
What time did it happen?''
at was noon when 1 came in"
Dave consulted his watch, and was
surprised to discover that it was now
only few minutes past one. 1t was
evident, therefore, that Benito had in
deed lost no time, and that his alarm
had met with instant response.
''Now tell me, who did it?'
Benito flung his hands high. "God
knows Some enemy, of course; but
Don Eduardo had many"
"Not that sort of enemies. There
was nobody who could wish to kill
him."
THAT is as 1t is
Haven't you any suspicionsF'
mo, senOr.'
You say Mrs Austin is goneT'
Eyes"
"Where?"
at don't know"
Dave spoke brusquely: Come, Benz
to; you must know, for your wife went
with her. Are you trying to keep
something backT"
mo, mol AS God is my judge !"
Benito declared ST didn't know they
were going until the very last, and
even then Dolores would tell me moth
ing. We were having bad times here
at Las Palmas; there were stormy
scenes yonder in the house. Senior Ed
was drinking again, you understand
The sonora had reason to 60"
'sYou think she ran away to escape
himr'
Exactly"
Dave breathed more easily, for this
seemed to settle Suange's theory. The
next instant, however, his apprehen-
sions were doubled, for Benito added
mo doubt she went to Ia Feria."
Law uttered an incredulous excIama-
ton. mot therel Surely she wouldn't
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
UNMASKED BY WAR CENSUS
Many Men Leading Double Lives or
Hiding Prison Records Unearthed
in New York Canvass.

Scores of men who are leading
double lives have been tripped up by
the police check census, taken some
time ago, of all the dwelling places in
the city, says the New York World.
These men are appealing 70 Director
Goodrich to know whether they will be
allowed TO register twice, once under
their proper" names and again IN
der the assumed names they employ
at their irregular establishments.
Many cases have developed Of the
''man without a country" Former
convicts now living respectable lives
have called and said they lost their
citizenship" and did not dare to affirm
that they were citizens, but their chief
trouble was regarding the citizenship
Of their children, and whether they
would have to reveal their former
lives to their families. They were told
to state they were citizens, as they had
only lost certain OF the rights OF citi-
Zens.
A man was asked If he was married
and replied: ST don't know; the jury
Is still out" Deserted wives have writ
ten in by the score asking for help In
finding their husbands
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04

mas gateway, Dave lifted MontroSa 20
a run, wondering what pressing neces-
sity could have induced the prosecut-
ing attorney to risk such a reckless
burst Of speed.
duly apprehensive; that Strange's
warnings had worked upon his nerves.
Nevertheless, he continued TO ride so
hard that almost before the dust had
settled he, too, turned into the shade
OF the palms.
Yes, there was excitement here
something was evidently very much
amisS, judging from the groups of
ranch-hands assembled upon the porch
They were clustered about the doors
and windows. peering in. Briefly they
turned their faces toward Law; then
they crowded closer, and he perceived
that they were not talking. Some Of
them had removed their hats and held
them in their hands.
Dawes knees shook under him as he
dismounted; for one sick, giddy instant
the scene swan before his eyes; then
he ran toward the house and up the
steps. He tried to frame a question,
but his lips were stiff with fright
Needless of those in his path, he forced
his way into the house, then down the
hall toward an open door, through
which he saw a room full of people
From somewhere came the shrill wall
| ing of a woman; the house was full OF
| hushed voices and whisperings. Dave
had but one thought. From the depths
of his being a voice called AIaire's
name until his brain rang with 1t.
A bed was in the room, and around
1t was gathered a group of white-faced
people. With rough hands Law cleared
way for himself, and then stopped
frozen in his tracks. His arms relaxed
whistled from his lungs. Before him
booted, spurred, and fully dressed, lay
the dead body of Ed Austin.
Dave was still staring at the master
of Las Palmas when the prosecuting
attorney spoke to him.
God This is terrible, isn't it?'' he
said. HE must have died instantly"
"Who-did itR'
''We don't know yet. Benito found
him and brought him in. He hasn't
been dead an hour
Law ran his eyes over the room, anC
then asked, sharply, Where is Mrs
Austin?''
He was answered by Benito Con
zales, who had edged closer. "She'.
not here, senior"
''Have you notified her?''
BenitO shrugged. There has beer
no time, it all happened so quickly"
Someone interrupted, and Dave saw
that it was the local Sheriff-evidentIl
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04

go to La Feria at such a time. Why,
that country is ablaze. Americans are
fleeing from Mexico"
st hadn't thought of that" Benfto
confessed. But if she didn't go there,
where did she go? Saints aboveI It
is a fine condition OF affairs when a
wife keeps secrets from her husband.
Ell? I suppose Dolores feared I would
tell Don Eduardo. God rest his soul
This much I do know, however: not
long ago there came a letter from
General Longorio, Offering settlement
for those cattle he stole in his govern
ment's name. Dolores told me the
sonora was highly pleased and was GO
ing to Mexico for her money. 1t was
mark Of LOngoriO's favor, you under
stand me? He's a great-friend, an
ardent admirer." Benito wfnked. DO
lores told me all about that, too. No,
think they went to La Feria.'
Dave remembered his first converse
ton with Phil Strange and the fortune
teller's insistence that some powerful
person was behind Jose Sanchez. More
| than three weeks ago Strange had fore
cast something very like this murder
of Ed Austin. Dave felt as If he were
the victim of an hystericaI magma
ton. Nevertheless, he forced himself
TO ask, quietly:
rs Jose Sanchez anywhere about?"
The range boss shrugged. ST sent
him to the east pasture this morning"
did he go?''
"Eh? Sol You suspect Jose of this.
God in heaven! Jose is a wild boy
But watt I'll ask Juan if he saw him ;
yes, and Victoria too. That is Victoria
you hear squalling in the kitchen. Wait
here"
Benito hurried away, leaving Dave a
prey to perplexity: but he was back
again in a few moments. His face was
grave.
Jose did not go to the east pas
! tUre," he said.
| "Where is he now?'
| "No one seems to know"
Law walked to his horse, mounted,
and gallOped away. Benito, who
watched him, saw that he turned to-
ward the river road which led to the
Las Palmas pumping plant.
The more Dave thought about Ed
|
came that it was in some way con-
nected with Alaire's disappearance
and the loose end by which the tangle
might be unraveled, it seemed to him,
lay in the hands of Rosa Morales
Jose's sweetheart. That Sanchez was
the murderer Dave now had little
doubt; but since the chance of appre-
hending him was small, he turned his
! attention to the girl. He would make
Rosa speak, he told himself, if he had
to use force-this was no time for gen
| tie methods. If she knew aught OF
Alaire's whereabouts or the mystery OF
her departure from Las Palmas, he
would find a way to wiring the truth
| from her. Dawes face, trifle too som
Der at all times, took on a grimme1
aspect now; he felt a slow fury kind
ling In his breast.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
Might Happen Again.

Mrs. Euphemia johnson was attend
ed by a confidential colored friend OF
her own sex when the railroad COM
pany called her in to effect cash set
dement for the death Of her husband,
killed on his honeymoon.
Mrs. Johnson had clouded her fea-
lures with heavy veil up TO the time
the corporation attorney had men
toned the sum, but when he produced
the bills she threw back the badge OF
mourning and gazed eagerly on the
bundle that flashed green and yellow
in thick Stueaks.
The lawyer withdrew after the
signing Of the release and the two
were left alone.
'Euphemia,' said the companion.
81 suppose you'll be gettin' married
again, now that you're so rich.'
Euphemia paused with a thick
thumb halfway to her mouth for
moisture and reflection.
''Ef All do" she observed before
resuming the counting OF the roll,
it'll be some pusson on de Seabode
Ayeh Line"