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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
LinoIeums, All Kinds

Printed Linoleums for every room in the home-hardwood effects for the kitchen and living rooms, pret- ty mating designs in pink, blue and green for the bedroom and tile ef- fleets for the bathroom. at a5c a square yard, value s1.o0.
 InIsid LinoIeum at these special prices:
 S1.39 square yard. value S1s9.
 $1,s9 square yard, value S2.25.
 S2.39 square yard, value s2.75.
 Naponset, looks like linoleum, at 55c a square yard, value 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
Quaint Chintz Rag Rugs

24x36 inches-s9o value $100. 27x54 inches-s1.49 value S1.6s. 30x60 inches-S1.69 value S2.o0. 36x72 inches-$2.59 value s2.9S. 4x7 feet-S3.Sa value S4.5o.
 ex9 feet-S7.fe value s8.25.
 -6x1o-6-S1o.79 value SIPS. 9x12 feet-S1379 value S15.00
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
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Norwich. Thursday, July ii, 1918.
THE WEATHER.

Showers continued quite generally in the central and north Rocky Noun tain regions and the north Pacific states and there were showers in the New England and middle Atlantic states.
 Temperature changes were not de- oided The weather will be generally fair Thursday and Friday east of the Mississippi river. without temperature changes of consequence.
 The winds along the north Atlantic and middle Atlantic will be moderate south and southwest, generally fair weather.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Generally fair Thursday and Friday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometrie changes WedneSday;
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
Receipts.

Cash From Vim. F. Hill, col Cash from City of Norwich. .. 173.23
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
DIED

B0WEN-In Hope Valley. R. l., July 8. 1918. Susan Bowen, widow of Isaac Bowen, aged S4 years. F'IETSER-In Montvilie. July Q. 1918. Sarah ATullin, beloved wife of Charles H. Fietner, aged 55 years. Funeral from her late home Pequot (Montvilie). Friday afternoon, July r., at : o'clock. Burial in family plot in Comstock cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
Standard Hanmocks

At S1.9e, regular value $2.1s At $2.79, regular value $500 At S3.2o, regular value sS.75 At $3.7e, regular value S4.25
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
HANDKERCHIEFS IN THE SALE

W omen's Plain White Lawn Handkerchiefs, hemstitched. value 7c-Special price, 6 for 23c, or each .............. Women's Embroidered Hand kerchiefs, white and colored embroidery, value 7c-Special price, 6 for 25c, or each. .... Women's Fine White Lawn Handkerchiefs. splendid qual- ity, value 1Oc-Special price, f for 25c. or each. Women's White and Colored Embroidered Handkerchiefs, value 10e-Special price, for 25c, or each. ...........,..,.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
Other Rug Specials

Mating Rugs, size S6x7z inches, regular value 4sc- Special price ............,.., Ses Crex Rugs, size sx1o feet, regular value ss.25-special price ........................ ss.2g Crex Rugs size 9x12 feet, reg ular value S1100-Special price ........................ ss.5I Tapestry Brussels Rugs, size
 5x12 feet, regular value $25.o0 Special price ............. s22.5
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
MATERIALS, CURTAINS, RUGS, ETC.
Curtain Materials.

Curtain Scrims, in white, cream and ecru, with open work borders, value 1sc att. Curtain Scrins and Mar ouisettes, white, cream and ecru, value 25c at, ....... Serim and Marquisettes of the better grade, value 35c at Imported Scotch Madras, in white and ecru, a large as- sertment of patterns, value -c9c at '..,.........- Imported Scotch Madras, pastel colorings, pink, blue and gold. value 55c at....... One lot of Quaker Craft Laces, 36 inches wide, very special value, regular price S9c at ......................
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
Administer Rugs

z7x54 inches-$3.1e value $3.75. 56xT2 inche@$5.S9 value ss.50. 9x12 feet-S34.e5 value s37.50. sx12 feet-S37.50 value s42.0o. sx12 feet-S47.50 value $500.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Friends of Hon. Wesley r. Walk
er, now representative of Ben Hill
county, dc hereby present his name to
the good people of the county for
electing him to succeed himself as
representative.
Believing that his past record ;ust;-
hes and warrants the support of every
loyal, patriotic citizen who believes
IN good government He is our
neighbor and we know him to be for
those things that will uplift instead of
tear down. He is conservative in his
views and stands for the best interests
OF the county and the people. We
ask your support for him.
BY Some of Many Friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

80. a: E. F., France, July Fl.
Miss Lille Wilks,
Fitzgerald, Ga.
My dearest Cousin:
Received your nice letter today. |
am doing nicely over here, and learn
to like the people so much, as l did
the good old U. S. A. people. Saw
what do you know about the Ameri-
cans They are ahead in everything.
| am glad to know this, too.
| have always craved to see this
country. | have now seen all care
to see. England and France is quite
enough tor me. | will be more than
glad to come home to you. | know |
can tell you lots you never dreamed
OF hearing. | know | can write
book myself on my experiences.
don't want any of you to worry
about me tor | have swell place to
eat at and feather bed to sleep on.
there aren't any young people over
here at all. They are all married
people, but they are very good to us
soldiers
am learning to speak French. |
learned Spanish while in Mexico. so
| am getting little of all the Ian
SuageS.
| would write you more about the
war II | could. They will not pass the
censor, and of course | do not want
the enemy to get any of our letters
with information.
| hope some day | will be back
home to good old Georgia, where the
good old Americans dwell in peace
IN perfectly good country, and free
| country.
Some of the Georgia boys from the
National Guard sailed with us on the
same ship on June 10Th
We hope all will soon be over Cover
here)
Answer soon to your cousin in
France.
WILLIE II. ROLLINS.
LIST Sgt Co. IF" 359th Inf, A. Z. F.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
A. Z. F., July so, 1918.

80 IL =, jury w, l11O.
Dear Mother:
This lovely morning | take the
pleasure of writing you all a few
lines to let you hear from me. | am
all Q; K. and hope this will reach
you all the same.
Mama, have been on the front
line and am safe back for a rest. |
have certainly had some war expert
enceS, you bet. | have not had any
pay day yet but guess it will be a
good one when | do have it.
| am just like lost dog over here.
| can't understand these people but
guess if | stay long enough I will
learn their talk.
Mama, wish you could see the
old town where | live now. 1t is an
old French town that has been bonn
barded many times.
Tell Mr. Gray to hold open a job
tor me for | am coming home some
day. Answer with long letter soon
Tor [ want to get letter from the
good old United States.
Your loving boy,
]. {. HORN,
Co. B, Sth Infantry. A. f. F.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURTS
OF CORDELE CIRCUIT

To the White Voters of the Cordcle
Judicial Circuit:
| respectfully announce my candi-
dacy to the Democratic primary, for
election as Judge of the Superior
Courts of the Cordele Circuit. Having
held this office for the unexpired
term of Judge George, | ask election
for the full term, promising for the
future faithful and impartial per-
Torrance of the duties of the office
according to law and Justice, as
have endeavored to do during the
short time | have been on the bench.
Very respectfully,
ID. A. r. CRUM.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Voters of Ben Hill County,
l hereby announce myself a can.
didate for the Office of Representative
OF Ben Hill county in the General AS.
sembly. If am honored by the PEG.
pie OF this County with this import,
ant office, | will at all times give the
same conscientious and honest efforts
in the discharge of the duties devolv.
ing upon me that | have always tried
to give in the discharge OF any duty
dtvolving upon me. will appreciate
the votes and influence of all the peo.
pie
Respectfully,
IF A. H. THURMOND.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
THE BEST KIND OF MEATS
TO BUY

. ATLANTA, Calf you want to
buy the cheapest kind of meat and
stu get good edible cut, purchase
cuts from light carcasses," saws the
aood administration. By light car
casses is meant the cattle that dress
at less than AIS pounds.
The light weight cattle are now
being shipped rapidly to prevent a
further loss of weight, and the car
cases are selling at considerably less
than the heavy weight animals.
So ask the butcher for cuts from
the light weight carcass and insist
on reduction of price for that rea-
son.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT

To the Democratic Voters Of the Cor
dele Judicial Circuit
| am candidate for Judge of the
Superior Court Of the Cordele Circuit,
subject to nomination by the Demo-
cratic Primary election to be held on
September II, 1918. | regard the Of
fee as of the greatest importance to
the public welfare. 1t is the most
sacred trust within the gift of the
people. If the voters should elect me,
| promise them that | will dispose of
the business coming before the court
IS rapidly as possible, and discharge
the duties of the Office fairly and
impartially.
ltaw. O. T. COVER.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
HIS OUTING DOING
HIM WORLD OF GOOD

Manchester, Mass, Aug. l9.-Presi-
dent Wilson's outing has done him a
world of good Except for the first
day, when the abrupt change from a
temperature of 100 degrees or more
at Washington to a daily average of
o5 degrees here was felt by the whole
party, the improvement in the Presi-
dents condition has been steady and
pronounced.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
REGISTRATION DAY, AUG. "a

All male persons who have reached
their 2lst birthday since June 5th,
1918, and on or before August oath.
1918, must register on August oath,
1918.
These men should consult with To-
cal draft boards as to how and where
they should register. St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
FROM FRANCE
A. E. F., France Aug I

A. E. F., France, Aug.
Dear Sister:
l am we'll and enjoying myself fine
Landed 0. K. and had nice little sea
voyage. Only got little dizzy head.
ed and fed the fish little, too, Blu,
after all was pretty nice trip. How
is everybody at home and around?
l sure would like to see you all but
will have to wait awhile now.
Tell Mama not to worry about me
for | belong to Uncle Sam now, and
her too. With love and best wishes,
Your brother,
Pvt. ROBERT H. BRUCE,
y Anti-aircraft Battery, A. E. F.
France.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
WOMAN STATION KEEPER
ON DUTY AT SAVANNAH

Savannah, Ga-This city has its
first woman railroad station keeper
Miss Stella Trask is now on duty
at the Union passenger station in that
capacity, releasing man for the
army. Instead of the customary blue
uniform and bass buttons she wears
plain blue travelling suit with the
usual official white cap.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
FOR SOLICITOR-GENERAL

AT the earnest solicitation OF many
| hereby announce myself candidate
for the office OF Solicitor General OF
the Cordcle Circuit, subject to nom
ination by the White Primary elect
ion to be held September II.
This office is of the greatest i'm
portance to the public welfare. Should
the voters elect me, pledge to ALL
(high and low, rich and poor a
FAIR and IMPARTIAL discharge OF
EVERY duty devolving upon me.
Your vote and your influence will
be greatly appreciated,
Grant me this sacred gift, will not
bctray the trust.
evils d. T. GRIFFIN.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
FOR SOLICITOR-GENERAL

/ hereby announce that am can
didate to succeed myself as Solicitor
Genera! of the Cordele Circuit, sub
ject to the Democratic primary to be
held on September llth
If reelected to this office, | will, in
the future, as in the past, discharge
is duties to the best OF my ability.
Respectfully,
Joseph B. Wall.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
A. I. f., France, Aug. 1918.

A. !. T., France, Aug. 1918.
Mrs. J. 0. Peterson, Fitzgerald, Ga
Dear Mother:-Just few lines to
let you hear from me. This leaves
me very well at present My wound
is healing very nicely; hope to be
able to return to duty some time in
the near future. Hope this will find
you in the best of health
How are the folks. Give them my
best wishes.
Well, mother, | don't know any
news to write SO am afraid you will
find this rather short so will stop and
write longer letter next time. With
love and best wishes.
Your son,
Corp. ]. O. PETERSON.
American Base Hospital No. s, Sa-
vcnay, France.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
DECAPITATED IN RUNAWAY

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 21.-When a
team of horses drawing hay wagon
on farm near Nashville became
frightened and ran away George Cook
aged forty-five, who was sitting on
the rear OF the vehicle, was caught
under the chin by a wire as the horses
dashed under it, practically severing
his head from his body. He died al
most Instantly
Sell that old car by advertising it In
the Leader Enterprise
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Messrs. NJ W. Garbutt,
J. w. Morris and r. L. Stone for the
Board of County Commissioners, sub
ject to the approval OF the voters at
the primary September lltll.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

LOST-Between Fitzgerald and
Bowen's Mill, or stolen off truck, one
81 X 4H Armstrong casing on de-
mountable clutcher rim; casing never
been used. Finder will be rewarded.
Fitzgerald Bottling Works. 1t
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

FOR SALE-Get in the Hog bust
ness. | have five big type Poland
China hogs for sale, all registered.
One male that will weigh 700 pounds,
and the sows will weigh from 400 to
GU pounds, three of them bred for
latter part of Sept farrow. R. c. Re-
Than, Douglas, Ga. q
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

LOST-34 tire on demountable
rim, between postoffice and Lynn
wood schoolhouse. Return to Leader
6ntcrprise Office. /
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
F r r E Mt

FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT
"A completely furnished house at
800 West Central to rent. Phone 507.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

WANTED-One or two hrst-class
show cases. Must be cheap or we
will not consider Phoenix Ware
house Co, East Central Ave. 2t
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
LOST

ESTRAYED OR STOLEN-One
hay mare mule, weight about 900 lbs;
about 9 years old, with scar on nose
and throat Liberal reward for return
10 J. c. BUSH. 1t
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

FOR SALE-Standard Strawberry
Plants. d. Harry Mathews, Washing
ton Ave 3tn
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
n Q r S AL E

HOUSE FOR SALE-Seven-room
house, all modern conveniences. 7O7
South Lester. Cash or terms to
suit buyer. Apply George Rogers,
Fitzgerald, Ga.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

FOR SALE-One 3-horse power I.
ii. c. Gasoline Engine in excellent
condition. Can be seen at the Leader
Enterprise Office. Il
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

FURNITURE FOR SALE-Iron
lounge, chairs, folding bed, dining
room table, etc, also ice box. as | am
leaving Fitzgerald will sell. Apply
2l8 West Magnolia street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

FOR SALE-I will sell my -four
mill, one mile south of Fitzgerald, at
bargain. Anyone interested call at
the mill to see me. r. V. Handley. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
.II!y I Our ~.
;|!ssifedAd
EOepar1melsA
NTED

WANTED-Second- hand furniture.
stoves and organs. c. A. Miller
Furniture Co., 220 East Pine street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21

FOR SALE-At $40 per acre, SO
acres OF the Peacock place, 7 miles
east of Fitzgerald For particulars
address Mrs. N. C. Wilds, Box 3O0D
Route A, Jacksonville, Fla.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

r II X X 4
The Robesonian., 1918-08-15
CAN MAXIMUM AMOUNT
FRUIT WITH MINIMUM
OF SUGAR, URGES EXPERT

Raleigh, Aug. 13.-"1n spite OF the
acute sugar shortage, fruit must be
canned and stored for WINTER says
Mrs Jane S. McKimmon, chief divl-
sion Of home demonstration work
aor;cultural Extension Service. The
Extension Service is urging more can
ning than ever this year, but with a
MN MIN, mum amount Of suga Sugar
NAV be saved by drying part or the
fr1,it bv canning fruit with little Or
no sugar, and by eliminating jams.
iellies and preserves from your wlfleer
supply. hs+;+,,+es which
NAV be used to take the place OF Wn'1e
SUGAR in canning: according to .afs'
McKimmon. Corn sirup, fruit slfup'
glucose. honey, table slrup ana mo-
iasses will ali be found excellent SUD-
Learn to enjoy raw, fresh frul1 !ol
dossert It is more healthful than pies
and puddings, and is much more easl
For canning acid fruit the foi.owlne
combination of sweetening is recon-
n,ended by the food admlnlstra elon.
Use / measure sugar, ! measure
corn sirup and 3 measures water. Conl
bin bine al and bring to boiling point the, tne'
pt pour over jars of closely packed frp1, ,,,a
Eo1low method of canning recomn1 enc
al in Extension Circular II, copies Q
which wi will be mailed to all lnteresee ee
honsewiyes as long as the presen
supply is available. ,.,.,> s,,.o
S0e Can all you can with as little suga an;a
90 ~ uo,, can. and you will be doln
uour hit to defeat Kaiserlsnl.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-15

a fine girl at the hospital yesterday.
Both mother and baby are doing nice
ly.
Mrs. H. D. Tyson, East Lumberton,
who has been sick witt. fever at the
hospital for several days, was able to
return home Saturday.
Mr. w. T. Adams, R. F. D. l. who
has been a patient at the hospital
suffering with carbuncle, is in.prov-
ing.
Mrs. Charlie Jones, K E D. 1, who
underwent a very serious operation
several days ago and has been slowly
recovering from complications, is
nsuch improved and will return home
soon.
Mr. Samuel Page, Marietta, who is
seriously sick for several weeks, IS
unimproved.
Mrs. A. W. Prevatt, city, who
| had been a patient at the hospital
for some days, was able to: return
home Thursday.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-15
GREAT CHANGE IN
BATTLE FRONTS
Germans Have Lost in 3 Weeks
Ground Gained in 4 Months.

After the battle of the Avre the sit
uatlon of the belligerents presents &
change which for rapidity and extent
mas rarely been approached in mill
tary history, states a dispatch of the
18th from France. Marshal Foch';
strategy and the mastery tactics of
the generals commanding the arnaie,
ana groups of armies under him have
IN tnree weeks wrested from the Ger
mans what required four months for
tnena TO obtain at cost variously es
tlmated at from 100000 to 1000 900
men. '0''oo0
Inc immediate results of the counter
oftenslves which will have the great
est bearing on subsequent operations
are the clearing of the Chateau-Thier-
ry pocket, ending the menace to Ep-
eranay and Paris; the liberation of
Montdldler, ending the menace to
Amlens; the freeing of the important
eastern railroad line from Paris to
Chaions and the equally important
northern line from Paris to Annie IS.
restoring to the Allies means of com
m1unlcation which give them enormous
~ greater ease in future moveme. Is
of troops.
i These successes render impossible
any rupture of the line which would
separate the French armies of the CEN
tire from those to the east or run
ture OF the juncture between the
, French and British. The most disas-
trous consequences to the Germans.
aside from the heavy losses they sus
tained in men and material is the col
+, lapse of their plan to drive weges
into the allied lines and the substantial
widening and Joining which would
/ have threatened general dislocation.
| Marshal Foch's strategy in reduc-
ing the salient weges Wrested the mi
t1atlve in operations from the Germans
at once obliging them to order a gen
eral retreat to strong line such as
the Somme, or to engage reserves
The enemy adopted the second alter
native which, having failed, make:
eventual retirement immensely NOR.
: difficult.
The first phase of the battle of tn,
Avre finds the French with footint
upon Thiescourt plateau, west of Noy
on, which has vital Importance in ft
J ture operations. The enemy mus
either recapture the positions at hig
!, cost If he can, or abandon Noyo
which already are under imminen
! means the fall Of Roye and Lassign,
The disaster which menaced GeneJ
al Won Hutier's army has been averte
: for the moment. The few narrow pas
sages which now are open for the wit
: drawal of his stores are so harassed b
the bombs Of aviators and tire fl,
7 of heavy artillery that prompt es
! ! cape is impossible, rendering rrot
5 able a desperate effort by the Ge!
I mans to cling to their 1914 line.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-15
Advertised Letters.

1;st Of advertised letters for the
week ending August 10th, 1915:
Harris Branch. Austin BarneS, ra1dya!1. 4.
L. Baker, John Bunner, =. Te nawn;ns
Miss My Matte Matte Davis, Emory Edward ,
R'Sf r. F. % freeman. Mrs. Brady yy;Es Fr9neh, Esn,
Johnnie j. Ellis, Charlie Hart, Miss ran =
ME Green, Miss Lula Goodln'r sood1 'r1anI. =; =.
Hathaway, Mrs, Lon Iona 1dhnson. holnn Mrs. l..
n p' !xsg, 5oyner, '1S Miss Rosie Mas e.! Kemp,
Berry Lamb, H: G. Lovett, MISS ss MA MA
Love, Mrs: F. MSG1S, %oNs;19 Mrs. i2)a 3n0' MISS M
sarah arSnut, M,cNe;lI' @ Oakley Mcmillan, Eff
i3l fie A Avery, Man Norris, E. D., D: Parker r'sgs
Piedmont Produce Co., MRS. Glara Sa
Regans,, John Ranes, H: I NJ; a,;s seaw ses,
Miss Bette Stemson, MISS Hs;ss Ann,e Inosn;s aeS
SONS, Miss Laura Smith, MISS Lngems ls
1 Simpson, on Miss Annie J; Singletary
Joe Tyner (sy, Mrs. H. c. Townsend
Miss Dollie Ward.