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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
BRITISH ADVANCE
ON ST. QUENTIN
Especial to Leader-Enterprise)

topeclal to Leader-Enterprise)
LONDON, Sept. 6th.-Striking
straight for st. Quentin the Bdritish
have forced crossings of the Somme
South OF Perronne and advanced near
ly four miles in some places.
Mons En- Chaussee and Atris on
the Amiens-St. Quentin road have
been reached.
British troops today captured Neuve
Chappelle and busy Field Marshal
Halgs forces crossed the canal Du-
Nord on the whole front except from
Havincourt nrth the Scarpe. Be-
tween the Somne and the Disc.
French troops have captured the block
OF hills know as the Outrecourt Mas
sit, which is within three miles of
Chauny.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
HEADQUARTERS MOVED
TO GERMANY

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE,N Sept. a. has bceK.
reported, and what seems partial con-
firmation has been given the report.
that German main headquarters has
been moved from Spa, Belbiurn, to
Bonn Germany.
A dispatch from Amsterdam Tues
day, said the German general staff
headquarters had been transferred
from Spa to Vefviers, fourteen miles
east of Liege.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
BRITISH MAKE
MORE GAINS

LONDON, Sept. 5.-The British
have mad2 further progress along
their front north and south Of Pc
rome, according to Field Marshal
Haig's report might, British patrols
have been able to cross to the east
bak of the Canal du Nord south of
Marquion.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
French Retake 80 Villages.

PARIS, Sept. 5.-The French
troops made important advances to-
day both along the Canal du Nord
and north of the Vesle, according to
tire war office announcement tonight
During the course of the day thirty
villages were retaken along the ALL
cite river.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
ANOTHER SHIP
IS TORPEDOED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The
Navy Department was informed today
that the American steamer Lake
Owens had been sunk by subma-
rire. Five members of the Civilian
crew reported lost. .
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

Mrs. H. F. Burnett has returned.
having made a pleasant ten weeks
visit at the romes of her sons Messrs.
George and Harry Burnett, at Tampa
and St. Petersburg, Fla
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
ALL DAY SING AND

Mt. Olive church will be the scene
Of an old fashioned all day sing and
dinner on the grounds Sunday, Sep
TENDER 9Th. Everybody is invited
to come and bring a well filled bas-
ket
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH.

Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.
SUNDAY School 10 Al. NE. Holy
Communion and sermon IL o'clock.
Evening prayer and sermon at
8 o'clock.
J. w. BLEKER.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

Claude c. Persons and Charles L.
Garwood and Miss Lillian Howell
motored to Triton Tuesday to meet
Lieutenant Ashley M. Boyd.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

Lieutenant Ashley Boyd left this
afternoon for Jacksonville, after a
brief visit to his mother Mrs. ]. w.
Boyd on South Grant street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

Mr.. Carrie Jay and son David Jay
returned home Tuesday after an ex-
teded visit to relatives and friends in
Conosville, Ind.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

Mr.. Reason Paulk has returned to
Paris Island S. c., after brief visit
to his parents Mr. and Mrs. w. R.
Paullz on North Main street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

If you want to see some nice hem
stitching, call at Singer Sewing Ma
chine office. We do ali kinds of hem
stitching.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
BEN HILL BOYS
FOR GORDON THURSDAY

Thirteen of the August registrants,
the twenty-one year olds, left for
Gordon yesterday. They joined
twenty-one from Tiff Captained by
Thomasson, and SO from Colquitt
county, Captained by Turner. All
the big bunch was in high spirits
and all seemed happy over the OPP
portunity of getting in the big scrap
They will be right there when the
grand home-run to Berlin occurs and
you bet we will be proud of them
when they all come marching home
again.
The boys we're
Jospeh Gibbs
Horace B. Buckalew
Amos,L. Reeves
Ed Trip
Peavy Johnston
Leon Calf
Robert L. Peugh
Robert Hunt
William G. Highnote
Willie Wise
James L. Chambers
Mitchell Dixon
Lonnie E. White
Roy L. Swanson, alternate
Frank Deimel, alternate
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

Miss Carabe1 Wilkes of Quitnan is
visiting her sister Mrs. G. H. Mar
tin for several days.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

Plenty of that good breakfast ba-
con a 35c pound, at the Phoenix.
Phone 40.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06
GERMANS RETREATING
BEFORE AMERICAN FIRE

Especial to Leader-Enterprise)
WITH THE AMERICANS ON
THE AISNE, Sept. 6.-Indcations
are that the German retreat probably
will go beyond the Chenin- Des-
Danes to theHindenburg line.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-09-06

Mr.. George Billiard of Albany, Ga,
was visitor in the city Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02

Decatur County Chapter has been
requisitioned for 125 sweaters to be
finished by June 30th. Heretofore
we have been asked for more socks
than anything else, and while We
are not to slacken our efforts in
other lines we must have the sweat
ers by the specified time. Any
woman who will knit one or more
sweaters in the next two months
please notify Mrs. Ruth Raymond
chairman of the yarn committee
who will supply her with the needed
yarn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02
SCHOOL NOTES
ESTHER OSBORNE
GEORGIA CARRIER
Editors
X X X ;. * * * 4: * y X 4 * X

Leon High Won it's first game OF
the season trG rem s Meraon wa las5 to
"Wednesday the team plays at hum
eston and Thursday at Graceland.
Come out and boost for our team.
The grade spelling and declama-
tory contest was held at paws Guy
last Friday night. John Woodmam-
Contest con tt and Weldon won first ana
The junior Red Cross work will
be carried on through the summer
under the supervision of the ST.
Red Cross. Three captains IRON I'M
each grade will be appointed Gy
Each assignment will contain work
to be done by the little tots as well
as the older and mothers are re-
Quested to cooperate with, these
captains in order to get the pest
results -,
preached Sunday night at the Pres
byterian church. -,
Commencement exercises VIII pc
held Wednesday evening, May 18th,
Seniors commence taking final
exams. Wednesday of this week.
Eighth grade commencement en-
Tuesdaay May 18th, in High scnool
Several High School singers will
take part in the Holy City to be
given Thursday and Friday mshts.
for an exhibit of Junior Red Cross
work in Farquhar's window.
Marie Simpson, of Mt. AYR. visit
ed High School Monday morning.
Ida Hazlet visited High School
Monday afternoon
Final shipment i nto o OF 1 wnn13 Rea
Miss Horns room enjoyed a
quarter holiday Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease.
and in order to cure it you must take In
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces: HANS
Catarrh Cure Is not a Quack medicine. II
was prescribed by one Of the best ply
sicians in this country for years and Is
4 regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
ton OF the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrf. Send for testimonials. free.
r. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. price 15c.
TIKI Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02
Leon Insurance Man Tells o
Friends Recovery.

"EIe suffered considerably from
gas in stomach and collie attacks and
at times was very yellow. His doc
tors diagnosed his ailment as gall
bladder trouble and that an opera
tion was necessary. Some one per-
|suaded him to try Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy. Since taking it one year
eat anything" 1t is simple, harm
less preparation that removes the
catarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allays the inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments, includ-
ing appendicitis. One dose will con-
vince or money refunded.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02
HUGE GUN DESTROYED.
One of Three Smelling Paris Has
Been Demolished.

Paris, April 26.-One OF three
German long range guns which have
been bombarding Paris has been des-
troyed, according to Deputy Charles
Leboucq of the department OF the
Seine. The deputy, said he had talk Il,
sector ear Crepy-en-Laonnoiss,
where the big guns, are, stationed.
The enemy. he declared, is con-
structing new emplacements. ;,
LAS one of the deputies OF Paris,
said M. Leboucq, Il was anxious to
gard to measures taken to counter
attack the cannon bombarding Paris.
went to see the general command
ing a certain sector, who showed me
photographs and gave me all the in
formation he had.
THE photographs show that the
guns are placed exactly between
counter forts known as Joy Hill.
Two spur lines start from the sta
ton On these the heavy guns are
moved to the firing platforms.
1.-The first spur has a branch lead
ing to a platform which is still oc-
cupied, but the center platform is
empty. Its gun has been destroyed.
showing that further can
non are expected.
'The emplacement platform on
which the gun slides explains the
regularity Of the direction Of the
firing which we undergo. At the
moment of firing ten heavy guns are
fired by a special apparatus to cam
outage the sound of the big gun so
it's location cannot be judged from
the sound. At the same time thick
clouds Of smoke from surrounding
heights protect the gun from air.
plane observation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02
Red Gross Notes.

Last Tuesday the Decatur County
Chapter was favored with a visit
from w. A. Crowley, field secretary
g. We we're sorry that all Red
Cross workers were not able to, at
tend his meeting held in the after
noon at the court room, as he MADE
q most careful analysis of the work
ings of the branches and their rela-
ton to the headquarters not only
from a productive basis but from a
business standpoint, explaining IN
detail many of the duties and obll-
cations required of the executive
committee in order to secure the
most effective work, and the many
necessities that were needed to sup
mort our boys "over there"
In order that we might have the
court room for the above meeting,
Judge Maxwell very willingly DIS
missed his court which was in .ses,,
sion, for which kindness we indeed
feel grateful.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02

Mrs. G. w. Hoffman, chairman Of
the inspection committee, requests
the branches to send in their goods
each week by Friday noon ii pos
sible, as her committee will meet
hereafter on Friday afternoons. She
also asks that each knitted article
have the name of the knitter at
tached in order that criticism where
necessary may reach the proper
persons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02

The present war has been a great
teacher of geography. Peoples of all
belligerent nations vitality interest
ed in the world struggle are closely
following maps. Their own interest
and research have been their best
teacher,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02

New Buda scnool, district No. 3.
is doing their bit to help win the
war by buying Thrift Stamps and
War Saving Certificates. From a
present enrolment of fourteen pu-
pills, thrift stamps and war saving
certificates have been purchased to
the amount of $40. Many OF the
pupils are now planning to fill their
thrift stamp cards as soon as possible
and exchange them for war saving
certificates. Leone Robbins, Teach
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02

Authority has been granted the
ladies of Morgan township TO form a
working auxiliary. and have imme-
diately taken up knitting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02
Correspondents Take Notice.

Some of our correspondents in
sist on writing items advertising pie
suppers and other public entertain
ments in their items. Please re-
member that all such matters are
paid advertising and do not send
them in unless they are authorized
and will be paid for Count six
words to a line and remit at 5 cents
per line for all such items
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02

Everyone is always interested in
man eating out of paper bag.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02

People are nearly always willing
to talk long time about their own
interests.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-02

Money to loan on some good farms
leon Savings Bank
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-25
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

A Jonteel package is an ornament to any lady's dressing table.
 L. J. Harrell is on business trip to Texarkana today.
 R. B. Kellams is on business trip to Hope today.
 Jonteel, the sensational new toilet goods, sold only at Guthrie's.
 FOR SALE-Large sideboard, and large gas range See o. H. Helbig If Now is the time to swat the fly. We carry complete line of screen goods, in both galvanized and black wire. Nevada County Hardware Company. 25d3 Rexall Catarrh Jelly will relieve that Nasal Catarrh or your money back. 25c at Guthrie's.
 FOR SALE-100 bushels of corn $2.00 per bushel at my barn. Sam Westmoreland, Prescott (Cale Starr Route, Arkansas. d1w1
 Mrs. T. c. Moody is now display ing a nice new line of Junior and Misses dresses.
 FOR SALE-One Ford touring car, 1917 model. Dixie Motor Sales Co.,, next door to Harrell Automobile Com pany. 22d3w
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-25

Water coolers from 2 gal to gal. always carried in stock. Nevada Go. Hardware Company. 25d3
 Mrs. o. G. Wynn and little daugh- ter left this morning on a brief visit with relatives at Blevins.
 M. w. Greeson returned last night from couple of days business trip to Murfreesboro and other points.
 Carl Mum, candidate for represen- tative, was here this afternoon from his home at Willisville. Mir. Mum will begin an active campaign in the interest of his candidacy soor.
 Jonteel, the first high grade line of toilet goods to be sold at popular prices. Tale Jonteel 25c, Cold Cream and Combination Cream 5Oc, Face Powder Soc, Guthrie Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-25

Pasture adjoining town, $1.25 per head. Apply to s. D. Heddle. 23d6
 Attorney D. L. McRae is on legal business trip to Glenwood.
 Lawn Mowers, Grass Scythes, Hedge Shears. Nevada County Hard ware Company. 25d3
 We must win the war. Eat at Star Restaurant. We serve good corn bread. Dinner 35 cents.
 Rev. F. A. Holt is visiting relatives at Tokio and Bingen today and to- morrow.
 The address at the fourth number of the Sunday School Chautauqua will be of high order.
 Have you bought that Automatic Refrigerator Nevada County Hard ware Company. 25d3
 Miss Muta White left this morning on a few days visit with her grand mother near Blevins.
 Sure Shot Timber Killer, guaran- teed to kill any tree in to 55 days. Guthrie Drug Store, sole distributors for Nevada county.
 pr. Etta Champlin, osteopathic physician of Hope, Ark, visits Pres colt professionally on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For infor- nation call 45. 16-tf
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-25

We carry a complete stock of screen goods, our prices are right. Nevada County Hardware Go. 25d3
 Twelve white men will leave Ne vada county tomorrow for Camp Pike under the selective draft to become members of the new national army. This is the county's quota in the present increment of 150,000 men who are to be mobilized all over the country. This county's quota of IS negroes will leave within a few days.
 All the cold feet are not found in the trenches in France If you will look around Prescott you can readily discover men who are subscribing $50 or $1O0 to the third Liberty Loan and expect to get by with it, when their income tax would look like a fortune to many who are borrowing the money to buy bonds. Many can re- call what became of slackers after the Civil War, and this should be warn ing in the present crisis. A stacker then who failed to answer his coun- try's call is no worse than a stacker now who hoards his money when the government asks him to lend it.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-25
Ice Cream the Perfao.
 Refreshment

The rapidity with which ice cream has come into - favor a refreshment is wonderful There s no "''i class distinction to its popu larity It the univo Our purity cream gains steadily in favor all the ~ there is a reason for it.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02
Eighty-Fiye Years Young

DR.. II. l. Smith, one of Hand cOun-
tvs ~patriarchs, has reached the age
of four score and five, and the event
was duly Celebrated by a number of old
friends with a memento of respect and
esteem for this worthy citizen, who
can look back upon a life of industry
and good cheer scattered a~bundantly
among his fellowmen.
The doctor and his estimable wife
are once more happily lat home" on
Elite street, after a long visit with
their sons at Omaha. And with his
customary wit and philosophy the
doctor says "The best thing in life Is
to come hack home"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02
Local Pastor at Presbytery

VOlga Tribune-The call" of he
Miller church was read and found in
order, the congregation promising him
support in the sum of $15OO.OO per
year, with the free use of the manse
Mr.. Simons expressed his continuing
desire to accept the call, when il was
placed in his hands. Accordingly ar
engagements were made for his install
alton on June 18th. The moderator
will preside and PROFOUND the con-
stitutional questions; Rev. W, A. Mast
will preach the sermon; Rev. II. p.
Carson will charge the pastor;
and Rev. F. B. Oxtoby will charge the
people.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02

seas, gave New Workers. a series of
thrills today.
Patriotic fervor reached a high pitch
when Pershing's soldiers. many of
them wearing the French war cross,
awarded for bravery, marched up
Broadway from the battery to the city
hall. where they were formally receiv-
ed by Mayor Hylan. After the cere-
mony they scattered turnout the city
to aid in the liberty bond campaign.
The arrival OF the Frenchmen was
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02
Presbyterian Church

Whence Are You, Where Go Your"
is the subject of next Sunday morn
ing's sermon. The answer to this
question will help solve the problem
of the age, What is life-what is hu-
mainly. Come and get the right an
swer. The adult choir will sing.
The School of the Church will con-
rene at the close OF the preaching
service. The Supt. Mr.. d. H. Smith
appeals for the attendance of your
children and your presence.
The Christian Endeavor Society will
have it's character building meeting at
seven p. m.
At eight o'clock there will be a SER
vice d~edicating our service flag. Sew
eral stars and a cross are added this
week.
THE PROGRAM
Organ Voluntary ,.... Miss Elizabeth
Halloween.
Gloria and Inyocation-Miss Lucy
Common at the piano.
Scripture reading.
Hymn.
Address Mrs. Chas. Thomson.
Anthem-The Junior Choir
Address-Hon. Harlan Bushfield.
IIymn-The Senior and Junior Choirs
Reading-The Service F9ag-Miss
Grace Huntley
Anthem-Be With Us Yet-The Senior
Choir.
Announcements
Address-The Church's Part-The
Minister
Trombone soIo-Miss Mae saltmarsh
America
Be~nediction
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02
American and French Vets.
Thrill New York Citizens

New York. April 29.-one hundred
and five heroes OF the French army,
members 70 the famous Chasseurs AL
pins corps. nicknamed blue devils"
who arrived here today. and the so
veterans OF General Pershing's army,
who came here yesterday from over
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02

Altho there had been no formal an
announcement of a parade by the Amer
icansy a great throng had lined the
canyon of lower Broadway when the
march began. Led by a detachment
from the New York state guard. the
veterans-many of them mere youths
swung up the crowded thorofare
with light step, notwithstanding the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02

heavy weight of their full equipment,
wearing their steel trench hats.
Go Wild With Enthusiasm
Spectators went wild with enthu-
siasm as the men, erect in form, filed
by. Their happy rugged faces re-
fiected appreciation of the extraordin-
airy welcome. Digniied business men
and financiers threw their hats high
into the air and danced in almost
boyish glee, while several women
broke thru the police Gordon to kiss
the marchers. The cheering all along
the route was dealing and the flag
and handkerchief waving let a kalei-
descope effect to the scene Arrived
at the city hall, Mayor Hylan address
ed the soldiers from the balcony.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02
NOTICE

The City Auditors Office will be
open May 7th and Sth for all parties
to register.
T. o. Teller,
City Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-05-02

entirely unexpected. They also came
to help the liberty loan campaign.
ThTOHgs Line Broadway
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
Made 10000 Shark Hooks

The government is going in for shark
fishing, but not as n sport, however. 1t
is going after this aquatic monster that
the skins OF the sharks may be tanned
and used as substitute for leather.
The experiment is now under way,
and the man who has given Uncle Sam
leg over the fence, as II were. is ].
w. Fordham, New London, Conn,
artisan, whose blacksmith shop is In
the vicinity of picturesque Shaw's
Cove. for In that little smithery 10000
shark hooks were made in three sizes
for the United States government.
Mr.. Fordham signed the contract
and was allowed thirty days in which
to complete the order. BY keeping his
force working day and night he was
able TO ship the entire consignment to
the government agents I'm New York
In little more than half the time called
for In the contract.-ATarine News.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
Salaries Are Increased.

owing To the great advance In the
cost of living the local government
has increased the salaries of all it's en-
ployees who were paid under 1900
escudoc ($1,945) per annum. The in
creases In some cases have amounted
to 40 per cent, writes Consul John f..
Jewell. Lourenco Marques, Portuguese
East Africa.
The resultant excess of expenditure
over the budget estimate for salaries
Is In round figures $313,200. AS the
budget could not bear any additional
expenditure without deficit that
would embarrass at present and in fu-
ture hinder the development and the
progress of the province OF MoZam-
bique, to meet this new expense item
the government has increased the fees
for licenses for bars canteens, kiosks,
ETC., the telegraph and telephone rates,
and the export tax on sugar and has
established military" tax. Increased
revenue is expected from these meas
ures as follows: Export tax on sugar,
$216,OO0; telegraph and telephone
rates, $4,000; other taxes and fees,
$4,000.