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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08
Atlanta Girl Sells
$4,000 Worth Bonds

Atlanta, Ga, May Sin the wo-
mans campaign for the Third Lib
erty Loan which closed in Atlanta
Saturday, one of the most conspicu-
Gus honors of the week was won by
the girl students OF Elizabeth Mather
college, who sold no less than $780,
600 worth of bonds, which was con-
sidered remarkable record for a
comparatively small group, and re-
ceived high praise from the man in
charge OF Atlanta's bond campaign
Four girls from Montgomery took the
lead with $4,000 worth of bonds. Two
Georgia girls followed with $1,000
worth. The balance was made TIP by
Florida girls with the help of Allan
ia girls attending the college. Miss
Kate Land, Camp Hill, and Miss
Flora Warner, Geneva, two Alabama
girls at the college, gave their gradu.
ate recital in voice at the college this
week and delighted their instructors
and very critical audience of music
lovers with the fine artistic quality oil
their program. -
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08
REVIVAL AT FIRST BAPTIST

The revival meeting at the First
Baptist is in full sway and each serv-
ice is growing in interest The con-
gregations are large and DR.. Palmer
is bringing thoroughly sane and prac-
teal, plain gospel messages.
The Tuesday morning sermon on
The Silent Influences of Holy
Life" has been pronounced by many
as one of the strongest, most deeply
spiritual and helpful of the series.
DR.. Palmer is truly Gods child,
and brings to the waiting people at
each service Gods message.
On Thursday evening special in
vitation is extended to the members
of all the Secret Orders of the city
to attend in body.
On Friday evening there will be a
great Red Cross meeting. DR.. Pal
mer's sermon on "The Golden Age"
will be in keeping with the occasion.
The singing led by Mr.. Cambron
is proving most helpful feature of
the meeting.
This evening DR.. Palmer's subject
will be: THE Wonders of Gods
Word"
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IN HONOR OF MISS HILL.

Miss Ruby Waters entertained very
delightfully."- Tuesday afternoon from
5 to ] o'clock at sewing party in
honor of Miss Gertrude Hill, charm
ing bride-elect of May l4th.
The rooms were prettily decorated
in quantities of shasta daisies and
ferns
A couple of hours were spent sew
ing and knitting after which the hos
tess, assisted by her sister, Mrs. c. C.
Parker, served a delicious salad
course and tea.
The invited guests were: Misses
Gertrude Hill, Lillian Howell, Hazel
oily, Ruth Stevens, Dorothy Jones,
luna Prentiss, Mary Booth, Mavis
Paulk, Lucy Whitley, Emma ". Patti
shall, Evelyn Alberson and Mes
danes Wright Mckay and c. c. Par
ker.
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The Steady Subscriber

How dear to my heart is the Steady
Subscriber,
Who pays in advance at the FIRST
OF each year;
Who Sends in his money, and does
it quite gladly,
And casts round the office a halo
OF cheer
He never Says Stop it, l cannot at
ford it."
Nor Pm getting more papers now
than | read"
But always Says Send it. the family
likes it;
In fact we all find it the thing that
we need"
How welcome his letter whene'er il
comes to us,
How it makes our heart throb, how
it makes our eyes dance.
we outwardly thank him, we inward.
ly bless him.
The Steady Subscriber who pays il
acknowledging.
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MOTHERS DAY AT THE
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Next Sunday, May II, is Mothers
Day, and appropriate exercises will
be observed at the Central Christian
church. All those who attend the
services at the Christian church next
sunday are promised great treat bv
the Pastor, Rev. O. E. Fox. In an
nouncing the services for next Sun
day he told the congregation that
tnere was great surprise in store for
all those who attend, but he would
not divulge what it would be and
there was a good deal of speculation
as to the nature of the surprise in
store Tor those who come.
AS is the custom all are reoue sted
to wear red flower next Sunday if
their parents are living and a white
flower If they are dead.
Sunday night one of the attractions
VIII be the readings that will be Civ
en- by. Miss Henrietta Jones, form
erly teacher of art and expression in
the Christian College at Auburn, Ga,
but recently holding the same posi-
ton in the public schools OF Ocilla.
Miss ones is a beautiful young LADY
and higly talented along her chosen
Eline OF work, and those that were for
tunate enough to hear her give read
igs last Sunday morning are loud in
their praise and are sure to be there
to hear her Sunday night. Among
other selections were two that made
an instant hit, one of them being a
poem by James Whitcomb Riley en-
TITLED, But, but it makes fellow
feel mighty good when he feels a
hand on his shoulders in a friendly
sort OF way" and patriotic select
ION which brought spontaneous out
burst of applause.
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HERE'S YOUR CHANCE, GIRLS

Atlanta, Ga, May 7.-Who wants to
marry perfectly good looking u. S.
marine who has no dependents and
would like to leave $4,000 insurance
to his wife if he fails to come back
from there, and make her a good
husband ifo his luck is good and he
does come back? His name is Private
Robert K. Ridgeway. He is now at
the, Marine training station in Paris
Island, S. G. He is 80 years of age
and was locomotive engineer before
enlisting. He is blond, weighs $50
pounds, is 5 feet and 7 IL inches in
height, and is as sound as a dollar
and not bad man to look at. He has
written Mayor Asa G. Gambler of this
city to help him find wife, and the
mayor is anxious to land him a good
one.
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H6z
MISS PAULINE CRAWLEY.
$751; Society Editor 350-H
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Little Miss Louise Russom ce1e-
brated her sixth birthday Monday af-
ternoon from 3 to o'clock at the
home OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s.
b. Russom, on East Jessamine street.
Many lovely gifts were received by
the young hostess. A couple OF
hours were spent very pleasantly at
the picture show after which refresh
ments were served at drug store up
town.
Among those present were: Misses
Mildred tombstone, Edna Jack Paulk.
Clara Bell Drummer, Ruth BusselI
Margaret Bradley, Jeanette Davis
Verna Mae Drummer, Mary Frances
Turner, Helen Morris, Blanche Da-
Wis. Kathryn Clark, and Tommie
Smith, Mesdames S. B. Russom and
Frank Clark.
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REGISTRATION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the reg
1stratlon books OF the city of Fitz-
gerald will be opened at eight o'clock
"A: NJ on the morning of the 10th day
OF May, 1918, and kept open until the
9th day of June. 1918, each day be-
tween the hours of 8 A. M. to E P. NJ.
Tor the purpose of enabling the quail
he'd voters of said city to register for
an election to be held on the 10Th day
OF June, 1918, to elect an alderman
at large to succeed L. L. Dorminey,
resigned.
David L. Paulk,
II. City Clerk.
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goth ANNIVERSARY I. O. O. F.

All members of Fitzgerald Lodge
No. IS |. 0. O. F. are requested to
meet at |. 0. O. F, Hall, corner Main
and Pine, $50 P NJ. Thursday,
May 9th, and march to the First Bap
fist church, where the Anniversary
Sermon will be preached by Rev. DR..
Palmer.
All members of the Order will
wear regalia appropriate to their rank
and we invite visiting brothers to join
with us.
{. A. FRETWELL,
Secretary
D. T. MULKEY,
Noble Grand.
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AFTER BUCKET SHOPS

Atlanta, Ga, May 7.-Atlanta buck
ct shops are going to have to get off
the face of the earth. The Fulton
county grand jury is after them, the
city detectives are after them, and
Judge Ben Hill is after them. Six
places were raided Saturday, and yes
teerday the May grand jury, specially
charged by Judge Hill, took up the
cases at once. Bucket shop opera
tors and bucket shop patrons are
gamblers declares Judge Hill, and
they must be put out of business.
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PRISONERS RESTLESS

Atlanta, Ga. May Sherman pris-
oners i'll the camp at Fort Mcpherson
near Atlanta appear to be getting
restless. A few days ago a tunnel
was discovered leading from one of
the prison houses for a distance of
so feet toward the barbed wire bar
ricade. All the men in that particu-
lar house were put in special con-
hnement. Yesterday it developed
that four prisoners walking together
had crossed the dead line which is
six feet inside the inner fence and had
refused to halt when ordered by the
guard, who opened fire with a riot
gun and wounded two of them in the
feet. The other two ran back to the
prison house.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Miss Raiford Dozier has returned
from visit to Macon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Smith visited
relatives in Thomasville Sunday.
Mrs. 0. L. Bradshaw has returned
from delightful visit to relatives in
Opelika, Ala
MIR. Earl Warren was a recent WISH
tor to friends in Irwinyille.
We are slicing some fancy boiled
Ham-Tisders.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Murray left
Monday for Washington, D. C. where
they will reside in the future.
Miss Edith Griner has returned to
her home in Athens after a pleasant
visit to her brother, Mr.. L. L. Girl
ner and family on South Main street.
Miss Lucy Whitley spent yester-
day in Whitley.
Beautiful line OF Georgette and
Wolfe waists at Mrs Broughton's. ad
Miss Matte Sue Russell, of Cordele
was the weekend guest of her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. HAYNES.
Mrs. w. 0. Wingate, of Lax, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Nettie Day,
on North Main street.
Dill Sour, and Sweet Mixed Pick.
les-Tisders.
: Mr.. J. E. Patterson will arrive to-
morrow from Athens, where he grad
uated this year at the University of
Georgia
Mrs, j. IN Harley, of Valdosta, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Clayton
Mince meat, Apple Butter and Jel-
ly-Tisders.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Wilcox who
have recently moved to the city from
Nichols are making their home with
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Rowland.
For perfect fit get Gossard at
. Mrs. Broughton's.
Mrs. Cora B. Wilson RETURNED
tuesday from visit to relatives in
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08
1st WARD PARENT-TEACHERS

A meeting of the First Ward Pa
rent eachers Association will be
held next Thursday afternoon at $3.50
at the First Ward school building, to
which all mothers of the Ward are
invited
Mrs w. L. Watson, Secretary.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Westinghouse Electric Lig h t
Globes-Tisders.
Our pantry received supply of
fine Irish potatoes from the farm of
l.. Robitzsch this week.
White Spanish Peanuts, 10 per
pound-Tisdeps.
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NOTICE, MASTER MASONS

All Master Masons in good stand
ing are cordially invited to meet at
Lodge room Thursday evening, May
9TH at 7:3O to attend. in body, re-
llgious services at the First Baptist
church.
N. H. HARPER, JR.. w. NJ.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that an
election will be held on Wednesday.
the 10Th day of June, 1918, for the
purpose of electing an alderman-at-
large to succeed E. L. Dorminey, re-
signed
tt. Clayton Jay, Mayor
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TYPEWRITING FOR THE PUB
L1C-Parties having typewriting to
do can secure competent service by
applying to "Typist," care Leader
Enterprise II
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w. c. T. u. MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the
w. c. T. L. will be held at the home
OF Rev. 0. f. Fox Friday afternoon
at $50.
Mrs. w. L. Watson, Secretary.
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Mr. Will Goodyear. of the Jordan
Auto Agency of Macon, is in the city
for few days.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08
GOOD SHIP TYLER SUNK

(By international News Service.)
New York, May 1.-The American
steamship Tyler" has been submar-
ined and sunk off the French coast,
with the loss of eleven lives, accord
ing to information reaching here to-
day. All victims were members of
the crew of the Tyler, which was
formerly an old Dominion line ship.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Misses Ada Handley and Melba
Dozier have returned to their homes
after completing a course at Georgia
Alabama business college in Macon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Fitzgerald and Ben Hill county went
over the top" on the Third Liberty
Loan and Toelken's "Shegico" Spec
ial Bicycles are going too. Better
by one. Good as a gold bond.
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GuanO Sacks bought
for cash BY Casper Hide
& Skin Co. If

Hon. Wright Paulk is elated over
the success of his peach venture.
Last year he planted about thousand
peach trees on his farm in the west
ern part of the county. He didn't ex-
pect to gather a harvest for several
seasons. The trees, however, have
done so we'll and the climate and soil
is SO favorable for peaches here, that
he has gathered several bushels of
fine peaches this season. We sampled
them and they are all right.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Mr.. 0. L. Parker has just received
word from his brother, James B., of
his safe arrival in France.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Salt Mackerel, new and fancy. 15c
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TOELKEN BICYCLE CO.

Bicycle, Tires & Expert Repairs,
Where Main and Central Meet"
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Earl Amber Cane Seed, Csc per
quart-Tisders.
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Always on fhe job for quicker and
better service "that will stick" 1--WE
DO it now" You will NOT be over
charged. Tourist Garage, Billy Keim,
pron. If
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Mrs. Will Watkins visited relatives
here Tuesday.
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FOR SALE-One 2-horsepower
and one 3-horse power I H. C. Gas
oline Engines, in good condition. At
a bargain. Apply Leader Enterprise,
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Mr.. and Mrs. T. I. Griffin had as
their guest Sunday Mr.. M. c. Brad
ford, of Willacoochee.
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Special Mixed Tea for Ice Tea. per
pound, 70c-Tisders.
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The newest things in Milans and
Legorns at Mrs. Broughton's ad
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Marshmallows, per box, 10c-Tis-
dePs.
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Miss Katie Booker has accepted
a position with Mr.. w. r. Bowen as
private secretary and stenographer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Mrs. Eloway Forbes, of Ocilla. was
shopping in the city Tuesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Mr.. Frank Rigsdill, who has been
making his home in Savannah for the
past several months has returned to
Fitzgerald and is making his home
with Mr.. and Mrs Wright Mckay on
South Grant. street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Canned Celery, Beets and Pump
kin-Tisdels.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Mr.. Fred Wilbanks, who has been
in Ohio for the past eighteen months,
is at home visiting his parents, pre-
partory to enlisting in the army.
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NOTICE

All Royal Neighbors are requested
to be present at the Odd Fellows Hall
Thrsday, April 9, at $3.50.
Jeanette Chaple, Recorder
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Messrs. ], c. Brewer, ]. J. Dor
miney and T. S. Price, of Douglas,
lett last night for ten days trip to
New York.
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Mrs. T. Wall and son left recent
ly to join Mr.. Wall in Washington,
where they will make their home in
the future.
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FOR EXCANGE-Seed Peas for
Porta Rica Potato Plants. T. N. Par
ris, Route 3, Fitzgerald, Ga. ded 10
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COTTON MARKET

New York, May 8.-July, ISIS;
October, 24.56.
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Messrs. J. c. Glover, F. C. Miller,
W. K. Tucker, Chas. Newcomer, f. Y.
Clarke and Ed Whitman drove over
to Albany Thursday to attend the big
tractor event put on by the State
Council of Defense in the Second
Congressional District.
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Mr.. Frank Thurmond spent Sun
day in Macon with friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Mr.. H. K. Jones, of Atlanta, is Wis
1ting his cousin, Miss Lolita Hayes
at the Lee-Grant hotel.
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GuanO Sacks bought
for cash by Casper Hide
& Skin Co. if

Mr.. Kimberly Wilson, of the Uni
versity of Georgia, Athens, is spend
ing few days with his mother, Mrs.
Cora B. Wilson.
Mr. H. K. Jones, of Atlanta, is Wis
iting his cousin, Miss Lolita Hayes,
at the Lee-Grant hotel.
Mrs. Eloway Forbes, of Ocilla, was
shopping in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. l. Griffin had as
their guest Sunday Mr.. M. c. Brad
ford, of Willacoochee.
Canned Celery, Beets and Pump
kin-Tisdel's.
Go to Mrs. Broughton's for Cos
sard Front-Lace Corsets. ad
Private Stubs Dorminey, of Camp
Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla, was
called to the city last night on ac-
count of the serious illness of his mo-
Their, Mrs. w. G. Dorminey, on West
F. StntIdl Avenue.
I'D
Mesdames c. Harrison, Sr., and C!
Harrison, Jr., and children, of lack
sonville, Fla, are visitors in the city
today at the Lee-Grant- hotel. e.. r.
Larse Can Clam Chowder, family
meal, 35c-Tisders.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Dorminey, of
Douglas, were the guests of the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Dorminey, Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCarty had as
their sNests this week, Mr. and Mrs.
W. B. McCarty and Mr.. P. D. Nc
Carly, of Unadilla, and Mesdames
Ed Williams, of Macon, and T. S.
KendrNk, of Rebecca.
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Guano Sacks bought
for cash by Casper Hide
& Skin Co. tt

Logan Berry Juice and Grape Iuic
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Mrs. ]. l. Wood and little son, Of
Arab, are spending this week will
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. S
Brown on Pine street.
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Mr.. Kimberly Wilson, of the Uni
versity of Georgia, Athens, is spend
ing few days with his mother, Mrs.
Cora B. Wilson.
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Go to Mrs. Broughton's for Cos
Sard Front-Lace Corsets. ad
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-08

Mrs. Cora B. Wilson RETURNED
tuesday from visit to relatives in
Abbeville.
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For perfect fit get a Gossard at
Mrs. Broughton's.
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Mr.. A. H. Burnett, of the Standard
Brick Co, of Macon, is attending to
business in the city.
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Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Dorminey, OF
Douglas, were the guests of the for
rner's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Dorminey, Tuesday
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Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Wilcox who
have recently moved to the city from
Nichols are making their home with
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Rowland.
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Larse Can Clam Chowder, a family
meal, 35c-Tisders.
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Mince meat, Apple Butter and Jel-
ly-Tisdel's.
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Mesdames c. Harrison, Sr., and c.
Harrison, yr., and children, of Jack
sonville, Fla, are visitors in the city
today at the Lee-Grant- hotel. ~ !.
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Dill Sour, and Sweet Mixed Pick.
les-Tisders.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-04-25
COUNTY'S QUOTA
SOVER THE TOP
Kitzmiller Presented Liberty
Bond To Captain Baker.

The most enthusiastic meeting ever
witnessed in Oakland was held at the
Maryland Theatre on Monday night,
April 22nd, in the interests of the Third
Liberty Loan. when speakers compris-
ing the touring party for Western
Maryland addressed appeals to crowd
ed house and obtained subscriptions
amounting to $4,000. The occasion
was a memorable one at which the
people of the town delighted in paying
honor to their distinguished guests and
all united in pledging fidelity to the
great cause for which America and the
Allies are fighting.
The party composed of Captain Baker
of the Canadian Army, Corporal Miller.
U. S. A., Messrs. Posey and McGrath
of Baltimore and Mr.. Bingham of
Philadelphia, and accompanied by It's
own band arrived at 3:45 p. M, having
come from Baltimore to open the cam
paign in Garrett county. The meeting
was called to order by County Chairman
E. R. Jones shortly after 8 o'clock at
which time every seat in the house was
occupied and all the standing room
taken. The first speaker was Captain
Baker, who lost his sight in the trenches
about two years ago. He was given an
ovation lasting several minutes, as he
stepped forward, and in the shadow of
the flag for which he had made bis great
sacrifice, began speaking. Captain
Baker gave an account of life "Over
There" telling how he enlisted and went
to the Front, but he touched very light
lv upon his own achievements. How
ever, the audience was not IN ignorance
of these, having been told previously
of the Captains gallant conduct which
won for him the English and French
War Crosses, and Of his heroic attitude
to his mi5foi tune; how he refused to
accept defeat but fitted himself for
work as typist, in which he is now
very successful. Captain Baker finish
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fact it was heavily oYer-subscribed. and
some persons are known to have bought
bonds before the meeting, the amounts
of these not counting in the grand total
of SIP, 300
A prominent feature of the evenings
programme was the singing of two
numbers by Corporal Miller, who cap
tivated his audience and was obliged to
repeat the songs The band created
much interest by its playing, a chorus
of high-school boys sang, and little Miss
Louise Lauer pleased every one with
her singing. Rev. W. M. Shultz Of
tered a prayer at the beginning of the
meeting. Beside the guests and Mr.. E.
R. Jones, the chairman, Messrs. Fraley
and Sliger of the local banks and Mr..
G. S. hamill occupied seats on the plat
form.
The party held meetings at Crellin
and Kitzmiller on Tuesday, and give
excellent reports of each place, the
Notwithstanding so, 800 and the lat
ter $35, 0C0. At Kitzmiller a patriotic
resident proposed that bond be pur-
chased by subscription and given to
Captain Baker, as mark of apprecia-
ton of his presence and his stirring ad-
dress. The idea met with instant ap-
prevail and IN few moments S72 had
been subscribed. Captain Baker rose
and coming forward said that he was
deeply touched by this demonstration
Continued on page eight.)