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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
FUNERAL OF EDW. HOWELL

Tae funeral of Mr.. Edward Howell
whose remains arrived Tuesday
morning from Newport News, Va,
was held at Evergreen cemetery at
four o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev
L. A. Hill reading the funeral service.
A quartette composed of Mrs. l. A.
Turner, Mrs. J. A. Parrot, Rev. Rob-
ert Mann, and Mr. Burr Stokoe, sang
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and
Lead Kindly Light" the latter song
having been used at his mothers flu
neral twelve years ago.
The pail bearers were Messrs Ted
Myers, Clifton Smith, Alex Harvey,
S. g. Pryor and Messrs. Fred Har-
rington and Ben Williams, of Ocilla,
most of them having been school
mates of the deceased, who received
his education, after leaving Fitzger-
aid, at Sparks. Stone Mountain, Bar
nesville, and Athens, at which latter
place he attended the University of
Georgia
Nothing is yet known by the re1a-
tives here as to how he met his death,
other than falling from a moving
train, but terrible bruises about the
face indicated that he had pitched for
ward violently, and the undertaken
certificate accompanying the body
stated that death resulted from shock.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
DEMOCRATS ARE URGED
TO ELECT NOMINEES
Republican Party in Georgia is Go
ing to Make Organized Effort to
Establish Opposition.

Atlanta.-That the Republican
party i'll Georgia is going to make an
organized effort to establish opposi-
ton to the Democratic party is an
nounced in Atlanta by Roscoe Pick
EFT, chairman of the Republican state
central committee.
In addition to opposing William 7.
Harris, the Democratic nominee for
the United States Senate, the Repub-
leans plans 10 put out candidates for
Congress in the Seventh and Ninth
districts, where a considerable Re-
publican vote has always existed
since the War Between the States.
But the Republican effort will not
stop there. They are planning to as
semblc their forces in every county
in the state, organize them, put out
candidates in every important general
election and gradually build ND, if
possible, a party of opposition in
Georgia
This makes it necessary for the
Democrats to be on guard to elect
their nominee in the general elect
ions. Should they fail to go to the
polls and vote on November 6. their
neglect might result in the election of
a Republican senator.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
MEN|N NOW IN
BRITISH HANDS

New York.-The entente forces in
Belgium and France continue sue
cessfully to drive the enemy before
them.
In Belgian Flanders the advance is
somewhat rapid, but on all the sec
tors in France the Germans are fight
ing with desperation to hold back
their foes.
The great wedge that is being driv-
en- by the Belgian, British and
French troops in Flanders now
threatens seriously the tenure by the
enemy of many positions in North
Belgium from the Lys river to the
sea including his submarine and
other bases along the coast, while
to the South the Lille salient grad
nally is being enmeshed and doubles
soon will receive attention from the
pincers, which are being oiled for the
task of retaining this important
tract of territory as far as Valen-
ciennes for France.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
Official Organ Ben Hill County and City of Fitzgerald
Of Fitzgerald
BIG WAR CONTRACTS
WAITING FOR SOUTH
So Far Industries Have Been Slow
to Take Advantage of Opportuni-
ties, Says Atlanta Man.

lanta,-Industrie in the South
have been slow to take advantage of
war contracts which the government
is anxious to place in this section, ac-
cording to Atlanta members of the
resources and conversion section of
the War Industries Board.
Most of these war contracts in
volve manufacturing plants into the
making of war materials. They in
volve, also, cmpliance with the gov
ernment's requirements concerning
sanitation and health, hours of labor.
wages, etc. But these conditions
have been willingly and quickly COM
piled with by manufacturers in other
sections of the country, and they arc
now filling large orders for the gov
eminent at good profits.
All of the rumors of peace and
teelers put out by the German gov
eminent have had no effect whatever
on the governments plans and prepa-
ratlons. Industry will probably con-
tlnue on war basis for another II
months at least, and probably for a
year after peace his been declared.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
PEACE TALK IS CHEAP

Peace talks is cheap. 1t takes
worlds of money to maintain our
armies in France If Germany has
Internationally surrendered it would
pc necessary to make the Fourth
Liberty Loan a success, as a large
part OF the money to be raised has
already been spent in getting our
army INTO France and in supplying
them with the instruments of war
which have made their recent vic
torres possible and brought peace
that much nearer.
Everyone IN our county who is
worth having as citizen should feel
that he would like to have the per-
sonal satisfaction of doing his part in
supplying the money which brings
peace nearer and thereby saves the
lives of possibly your boy and mine.
GIVE this thought to your committee
men so that they can answer the man
who does not want to subscribe be-
cause he thinks the war is going to
end. YOU MIGHT ALSO SAY
THAT, EVEN IF THE TERMS OF
PEACE HAVE ALREADY BEEN
AGREED UPON, 1T WILL TAKE
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO
BRlNG OUR MEN SAFELY
HOME.
Would anything do more to make
the German people agree to our
peace terms than for us to flash to
the world that even though a great
number of communities were in the
throes of the Spanish Influenza cpl
demic that the people at home met
their individual responsibility and
over-subscribed the Fourth Liberty
Loan.
Obey the orders to the second line
army. Sell the bonds and "Pershine
and our boys will do the rest"
Committees Of Ben Hill County
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
NOW EPIDEMIC
IN EVERY STATE

Washington, d. c., Oct. 15.-Span-
lsh influenza now has reached cpl
demic proportions in practically ev-
cry state and in only three has it
been reported as stationary with
some improvement in the situation ia
Massachusetts. In spite of the efforts
by federal, state and local authorities.
the disease has spread rapidly and
the death toll has been high in most
parts Of the nation.
In army camps the epidemic y
subsiding, decrease in new cases
being noted today at the office OF the
surgeon general of the army.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
THIS MEDDLESOME COP
REBUKED BY JUDGE

Atlanta.-An Atlanta girl out riding
with a soldier sweetheart who was on
the eve of departing for France was
placed under arrest by a policeman
because she kissed him just as they
were parting at the curbstone in front
of her house. The recorder not only
dismissed the case but severely re-
buked the policeman for his stupid
nleddling in personal matters.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
HAS LADY
TICKET AGENT NOW

The vacancy caused by the promo
ton of Chas. H. Gill, assistant agent,
to the agency of the A. B. & A., was
filled by the appointment OF Mrs.
Carol Wimberly to the position. Mrs.
Wimberly is the first lady ticket
agent on the A. B. & A and her
many friends wish her success in her
new field of endeavor. Mrs. VIM
berly entered upon her new duties
Tuesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER

Causey Riley, negro, plead guilty
III the Superior Court, indicted for
the murder of his wife several months
ago sin the Dickson Mill district.
Judge Crum sentenced him to life
imprisonment in the State peniten-
tiary.
Another negro, Robert Searcy, in
dicted for making whiskey on his
farm, plead guilty in court Tuesday
and was sentenced to II months on
the county changing
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
SAM D. PHILLIPS

Died at the home of his sister. Mrs.
M. R. lowers, at Wray, after severe
illness Tuesday morning. The de-
ceased was a son of the late Sam
Philips. Of Ambrose, and leaves a
sister Mrs. NJ. r. lowers, of Wray.
and one brother, Preston Phillips, of
Ambrose, besides a host of friends
to mourn his death. The remains
were laid to rest in New Hope Gene
terry near Ambrose.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
CARD OF THANKS

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Adams and fam
lily desire to thank those who admin
lstered to our daughter and sister,
Vera, in her last illness, and who
spoke words of cheer and comfort
to us in that sad hour Also to those
who sent such beautiful floral offer
ings. May the Lord bless you and
may you never be called upon to go
down through the valley as we have.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Adams and
family.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
BRITISH CASUAL
TIES 100000

New York, Oct 16.-British cas-
ualties from January l, 1918, to Sep
TENDER 80 were over 100000, includ-
ing killed, wounded and missing, it
was announced here this afternoon by
the British Bureau of Information.
The figures covered thirty nine weeks
of actual fighting.
The lowest week for casualties list
ed 4,l26 killed, wounded and missing,
and the highest week listed 10000.
The casualties since October have
not yet been compiled.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
PEANUTS ARE BRINGING
GOOD MARKET PRICE

Atlanta.-A ton of peanuts at pres
ent market prices are worth $142.5S,
q according TO authoritative figures
compiled in Atlanta. The farmers in
marketing their peanuts are advised
10 bear this in mind and demand a
price that is something like lair. Of
course the freight must be paid to The
mills and the cost of crushing must
be paid, etc, so that the farmer can
not expect the full $142. 8 per ton.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
MIX CALL A1393G
VOLUNTEERS FOR VOCATION
AL TRAINING AT GEORGIA
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY.

Any registrant of 1917 and 1918,
excepting registrants of September
Il, 1918, who can qualify for general
military service, no matter i'll what
class, can volunteer for this call.
Names OF volunteers must be wired
to the Adjutant on the 18th instant.
Further information can be obtain
ed by applying to
GEORGE w. BROWN,
Chief Clerk. Local Board
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
SOCIALISTS ASK
KAISER TO QUIT

Zurich, Oct. l5.-The first public
demand for the abdication of the kai-
ser and the Crown Prince has lust
been made at German Socialist
convention at Munich. Bavaria.
Advices from Munich today said
that every speaker at the convention
called upon the Hohenzollerns to alb
dicate-
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
STATE CONVENTION
HAS BEEN POSTPONED

The State convention of the w. C.
L. U. called to meet at Savannah Oc-
tober 23rd and 24th has been indef-
nitely postponed on account of inf1u-
enza being prevalent in that city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
TURKEY MUST MAKE
AN UNCONDITIONAL
SURRENDER TO ALLIES

London-England has notified Tur-
Key that nothing less than uncondi-
honal surrender will be accepted in
negotiating peace, the international
News Service learned this afternoon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVEN-
TON BEEN POSTPONED

The annual Sunday School conven-
ton called to meet at Arbor church
is called off on account of the pre-
vailing influenza.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16

Mrs. w. L. A:drews and children
have returned from an extended visit
to relatives in Portland, Gre.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16

Atlanta.-John D. Bumphrics was
declared the nominee Of The Demo-
cratic party for judge of the criminal
division of the Fulton county Super
ior Court Tuesday Afternoon by the
State Democratic executive commit
tee which heard the claim OF Judge
Benjamin Hill that there Ncre tech,
meal irregularities in the primary of
September II, in which Huuphrics
had majority OF twenty-one votes
The vote of the committee was a
tie and Chairman ]. J. Flynt cast the
deciding vote for Mr.. Humphries,
stating that i'll his opinion insufficient
proof had been submitted of the tech
meal irregularities charged.
The Hill HUMPHREYS contest was
voted upon by the entire committee,
which went into executive session for
that purpose, but the other two cons
tests were decided by subcommittee
of seven.
In the contest for the seat in the
state Legislature from Irwin county,
Judge William Henderson, the con-
testant, was declared the nominee
over w. A. Tankersly, who on the
face of the primary returns had ma
jority of eleven votes. The commit
tee, after hearing the contest, decided
that forty-onc votes cast for Tankers-
ly were illegal, thereby giving the
nomination to Henderson.
Another committee of seven heard
the contest of the nomination for
state senator in the Second district,
in which H. H. Elders and |. H.
Brown were the contestants. The
vote for Elders was unanimous.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-16
ELECTION CONTESTS GO
TO SEPARATE COMMITTEES
Judge Henderson Wins the Irwin
County Contest

Atlanta-The Democratic state
executive committee of Georgia met
here today at II o'clock for the pur-
pose of disposing of three contests
arising from the recent Democratic
primary.
These contests involve the Judge
ship of the criminal division OF Full
ton superior court, for which Ben H.
Hill and John D. HUMPHREYS are con-
testants; the state senatorship from
the Second district, for which, H. H.
Elders and J. B. Brown are Contest
ants; and the seat in the house of>rep-
resentatives from Irwin county, for
which Messrs. Tankersly and Hen
derSon are the contestants.
1t was planned ito refer each of the
contests to separate subcommittee
with power to act, and to request
these subcommittee to hold hear
lngs at once and decide the contests
without delay, owing the near APP
proach of the general election on No
vember and the time required for
printing the Democratic ballots.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-05-23
MR.. BROUssARD's SUCCESSOR

great interest of Louisiana
no ubae Of the late Boussard p to
ren Lousianans
the high office United Oerton
40 Northern part Luther E. Hall of New
uns There that other candidates
-. cot for closing the official list aspirans
have
tried and found satisfactory
him
~ Of question as to his
% represent the United States
with dignity.
While Governor upon to act and de-
ml Governor
angambng he doubt
, influences,
of
in their hearts
benefit resulting
medicine
. for
oupOs
dispensaton reaiative medicine
rn; these will you n politics.
the did he
benefit local option
question which will
little
aa his attitude. The variable winds blowing
vii guided by the action of the present Legislature
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-05-23
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A1NSZ IexzasN

Our Junior Society meets on Fri.
day night of this week. The date
of this meeting was set for Tuesdav
but as this date interfered with the
meeting of the United Lutheren
League 1t was necessary to make
the postponement. A committee will
present constitution for acceptance
The society intends having a social
SIDE as we'll as an entertaining
factor for its members. All antici-
pating joining, kindly be on hand
at 1880, as well as those who are
already members.
Mr.. Karl l. Hoffman,, who is
studying for the ministry at St.
johns College, Winfield, Kansas,
Will return home for his summer va
cation within a few days.
The United Lutheran League of
New Orleans met at our church last
night and several interesting mat
tiers were discussed. The reading
of Rev. Kraemer's essay 1.-The Tower
Of Babel" was postponed to the next
meeting, much to the regret of the
attendants. Secretary Heisler of the
Bethlehem Orphan Asylum reported
on the needs of that institution. 1t
was given for the sole purpose OF
enlisting the congregations in the
help of financial and rendering such
other aid as is possible. The report
was indeed not very good one and
1t Is hoped that all will join in as
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-05-23
: Proclamation

WHEREAS the Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the
United States has proclaimed week beginning May 90 1915
Red Cross week and officially recognized the American Red
s as the through which it will be possible for
al americans to show their patriotism and generosity in meet
ing the urgent need both in the field and civilian relief and
WHEREAS, thousands of have already to the
@ and thousands being pepared to take against
e common enemy will suffer the hardhips and
vary to give Up their lives
THEREFORE, is evident thaFthe that any man.
M or child who remains at home do is to help in
~ possible to reduce the hardshps which at the front
~ necessarily endure To successfully accomplish this the
rah Red Cross asks the people of the United States to
fOue slOOOOOOOO and l. by virtue of my office mayor,
~ upon the people of beloved city give their full
/" nat sum- realizing, do the fact that the Red Cross
through the efficiently operated chapter, is
one institution to perform the humane and patriotic work
A assigned to this by the national organization l
70 all the people to this call and help sustain the
*s'auon OF the city of New Orleans
MARTIN BEHRMAN, Mayor.
Z 'ohN p COLEMAN Secretary
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-05-23

play production of Ambassador Ger
ards My Four Years In GERMANY
the representative of Kultur in the
person of the Kaiser as he shook his
finger under the nose of our Ambas-
Sador with the expressed warning
that he would stand no nonsense
from America after the war" you
will better understand the reasons
for Americas present position in the
world conflict.
The insolent treatment of our Am
bassador by the Kaiser, theoretically
tantamOunt to the latter's shaking
his finger in the face of our presi-
dent and of our nation with which
he was not even then at war, Is only
one of the long series of incidents
which are only appreciated at their
true value when seen in sequence as
they have been seen by the Ambas-
sador himself.
MY Four Years in Germany" is a
big dramatic production that will
give Americans a better understand
ing of the most important page in
world history.
1t will be shown at the Strand
Theatre, beginning next Saturday,
May 25th. Owing to the magnitude
of the production a slight advance in
prices will be made. Night, Csc,
soc, Use, $500 and $3.50. Matt
nees, Csc, and soc.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-05-23
WHIT AND WHY NOT?

weeks attempts made the life the
Premier OF
troleys 3.
said that glass found in butter sold in Newport
emily raised suspicious of another German plot
miners receiving high 800 a
young Boston, mentally
n
stockholders
AbN these nearly are women
yearod failure making
The am against candy the which originated with
Impurities the lifted by the Secretary
finger when he robbed
house exconvict to prison life habtua criminal
New Department
Washington appealing
proposed selective draft loaers
E modified
|ra arms
The National Federation
~ started
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-05-23

place the Holy Name flag raising in
a class by itself. Let everybody helI
out and a celebration most patriotic
and remarkable will be pulled off.
MAY DEVOTIONS.
These beautiful devotions continue
to be well attended, and a visiting
priest from one of the neighboring
parishes was much edited when he
saw the church well filled for these
devOtions!: Well. although the mum
bers at this service are really graft.
flying, many are yet seen on the
streets at that hour who could con-
veniently be in church. It's their
own loss, however.
SERVICES.
Week Days-Masses on Monday,
Tuesday. Thursday and Friday at 6,
$50 and :; Wednesday at 6. Gas
and S:15; Saturday at 6 and Gas.
May devot1ohs at I.
Sunday-Masses at ), Z ant 9, Low
Mass at 10, baptisms from to 4.
May devotions at conclusion of pro-
cessiOn.
BAPTlSMS.
Joseph, son of Robert Baxter and
Sarah BurrOw. Sponsoes, Albert
Graves and Celestine Burrow.
Neomi Victorine Mary. daughter Of
William J. Burke, Jr., and Amelia
Dellucky. Sponsors, Leonard Arce-
neauX and Daisy Dupuis, Henry Del
lucky and Neomi Dellucky.
Jacob, son of Jacob Lala and Louise
HinSle of 922 Opelousas Avenue.
Sponsors, Peter and Nettie Buras.
James Maurice, son of Maurice
Maconge and Irma Hughes. Spon-
sors. John Kittich and Stella Hughes.
Rachel, daughter of Dominick Pit
tart and Lena Albo. Sponsors, Peter
and Nancy AlbO.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-05-23

All the parish societies are invited
to take part in this celebration.
Places will be assigned them and a
large turnout is expected from each.
The rout of the procession will be an
nounced Sunday. Make no engage
ments and be on hand either in the
procession or at the church to greet
it on its arrival
Weather permitting. a large crowd
should be in line.
SERVICE FLAG.
Preparations for this great event
are rapidly being made. and soon
everything will be in readiness. The
committee has been hard at work and
an elaborate program has been pre-
pared. The Red Cross Chapter has
given a helping hand in going from
house-to-house in order to find out all
the people of the parish in any way
connected with the service. The
number will surprise all and will be
most gratifying to the members Of
the parish. AS soon as His Grace,
the Archbishop. is installed the final
details will be arranged. Again help
out the committee.
A very novel and interesting fea-
ture is being worked out, which will
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2zhk z,zk

Rev. c. c. Wier, pastor, residence
25S Vallette ST., phone, Alg. 1873.
Last Sunday at IL A. NJ, the Ju-
niors had attractive music. Miss
Thelma Kennedy rendered a piano
solo as voluntary, Miss Fannie Core
sang a solo. supported by the choir.
The anthem was very pretty.
At night, Mrs. Summers sang
Gallilee as an offertory. The night
service was given to the interests of
/ the Red Cross. The pastors sub
ject being the story of the Good
Samaritan, as recorded in Luke 10:
25-37.
May 80 is Memorial Day and there
will be special services at night. The
| President of the United States has
| by sacred proclamation set aside
this day of especial prayers and
fasting. Let us arrange to make
| this a great day of spiritual bless
| ings. A program of interest is be-
ing prepared.
The following boys have passed
the tenderfoot test and now are en-
titled to their emblem; Hugh Lilly,
Creighton Morten an AOtto Meder.
The Missionary Society has again
contributed to the pastors home.
This time it is Hoosier Kitchen
cabinet.
Personal Mention.
Mr.. Chester Green came over
from Mobile and attended services
while here.
Miss Thelma Cayard was missed
hn l.
but is improving.
Attend prayer meeting tonight.
SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Temperance Sunday was observed
Sunday, with a few readings, and
the presentation of the Temperance
Chart to the Sunday School, by the
third year Junior girls. After Sum-
day School was dismissed a large
number of scholars and teachers
signed the pledge.
The attendance has been increas-
ing for the last three SUNDAYS, so
let everyone try and help to make
the coming Sunday be another in
creasing one.
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
The regular business meeting of
the Epworth League was held Tues
day the 21st, at the home of Mrs.
c. ]. Green. A large number of
leaguers were present and several
matters Of importance were discuss
ed. The following were appointed
as delegates to the Annual Epworth
League Convention to be held in
Shreveport. on June 1916: Misses
Thelma Cayard. Pearl Collette, Eta
Pettigrove, and also Mr.. Edgar E.
Cayard. After the meeting was
dismissed refreshments were served.
On next Wednesday the Senior Ep-
worth League will give Tacky Party