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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
BY PEARL c. MILLER.


The whole world is Christmas tree.
And stars its many candles be-
The spirit of Christmas should be
one OF love, charity, sympathy and
hospitality. Christmas means the an
:niversary of the birth of Christ, and
only the best impulses of the human
heart should characterize the season
of rejoicing and giving.
Perhaps, when we are puzzled and
worried about our Christmas gifts, we
may not be wholly unselfish our
selves, or we may be striving to give
to him that hath. If you are doubtful
about the appreciation your little gift
may receive try giving it to someone
more needy, and the doubt will quick
ly vanish. Oftentimes the gifts most
easily selected and bestowed express
the .truest spirit Of lying. Cease to
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Misses nellie Fields and Ethel Ad-
ans of Hawkinsville are the charm
ing guests of Mr.. and Mrs, Uric J.
Bennett on West Jessamine Street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
LEGAL. SALE

LEGAL SALE
GEORGIA, Ben Hill Cdunty
Will be sold before the couH house
door OF said county between the lie.
gal hours of sale On tE first Tues
day m January, lRo,%o the highest
bidder for cash tHe following proper
ty: "
Ten acre traak/nunber 3l55 Of the
American Tribune Soldiers COLONY
CompaRy's Survey and being part OF
land lot number 24z in the 9TH land
district said county.
Levied ON as the property of T. A.
Justice defendant in Fl. ia by virtue Of
am execution issued from the Civ
court OF Hazlehurst Georgia, id favor
OF Jeff Davis Banking Co.
December 10th, 1920.
E, H. DORMINEY, Sheriff.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
Wearing of Glove.

gloves were used as far back az the
ume OF the cave dwellers, but thew
were moi worn by all classes of people
until the sixteenth century.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

NEW SYRUP-In half gallon caps.
best on the market. Sold In anyLeian-
tity. UNION COTTON(OK COM
PANY. Phone 308. II
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
Ivory Dust jelly.

ivory dust. properly boiled rr, pre-
pared makes a five "'l bn ieilv
"n'rh Is fr"Gr .5ll trs> ri ,ea f,r tbe
dick
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
Preparedness.

Her Lawyer--"Besides these love-
etters' we have this interesting film
the actual proposal. taken throuob
he keyho -."-.Iud-. New Yortl
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
Kritch6eld Players Highest Class
Royalty Plays. All next week. Big
Tent Theatre Heated

KRITCHFIELD .PLAYERsE
Costume by Waldren, N. r.; Seen
cry by Hoffman, los Angeles, Cal.
Orchestra NumbersbS Olsen, Doors
open at 7:3o and Curtain at s:15
sharp.
Miss Lila Hampton has returned
nome after spending some time in
Augusta.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Mr.. Edward Wi1kerson of Atlanta
is spending few days with DIR. and
Mrs. ]. L. Frazer on South Main.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Krt aheld Players-All Individual
opI, Chairs. Car Load Special
Scenery. Warm; Comfortable.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Mr.. Mack Bush of Jacksonville,
Fla. is spending few days with his
mother Mrs. T. c. Bush Sr. on East
Magnolia Street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
Los Angeles LARGEST CIV

Los Angeles is the largest CITY in
the United States in area. It's area
ls 365 square miles.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
Directions

lions Registered, l Box Seat Ticket, !,
tax paid.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Smith of
Norfolk, Va, are the guests of their
aunt Mrs, Mollie Smith on South Lee
Street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Kritchfield Players. A city Stock q
in the Big Heated CanvH Theatre
All next week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs E. Grailey Hale were
visitors in Abbevi1le Thursday
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10
Observation-Disclosures lII
DE PS0NA1 Miss Pauline 81
OANO- Crawley II
MI ANd ~ Phone 35O-J ~

Miss Essie Heritage of Greensboro
N. =. who has been visiting Mr.. and
ES, Shine L. Smith on West Mag
neha Street left Wednesday for a
vlsiAto relatives and friends in Ja9k-
sonville, Fla, before returning to/her
home.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Expect to nave turkey New Years
day?"
mo. Christmas left me so fiat
broke that I'll be lucky to get round
steak"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Mrs. w. P. Coffee and lovely little
daughter have returned home after
spending sometime with relatives in
Eastman.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Ladies Especially Invited to tbk Big
Ten Theatre; well heated sd mex
week. Kritch6eld Players./
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Clara Hambelton, most, beautiful
leading women in all stodk <6roduc-
tons with KRITCHFIEI6 PLAY.
Frs. All next week,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Nhiss ESSle heritage OF Greensboro
N. =, who has been visiting Mr.. and
MA. Shine L. Smith on West Mag
noha Street left Wednesday for a
visiAt to relatives and friends in Jask-
sonville, Fla, before returning to/her
home.
The Natural Law"-GuAanteed
never seen in Fitzgerald only present
ed by this Company. kritch6eld
Players, on Pine St., Met Week.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. Ware of Cor
dele were the recent guests of their
mother Mrs. J. L. Ware on West
Central Avenue.
Mr.. Richard N. Mathis spending
few days very pleasantly in Map
chester with friends.
Ladies Especially Invited to tbk Big
Ten Theatre; well heated al next
week. Kritchfield Playert/
Mrs. w. P. Coffee and lovely little
daughter have returned home after
spending sometime with relatives in
Eastman
Clara Hambelton, most, beautiful
leading women in all stodk /6roduc-
tons with KRITCHFIE1D PLAY
ERS. All next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lane Bean
champ have as their guests at their
home on South Main Street the for
mer's nephew Mr.. Bush Heaston and
friend Mr.. Taylor of Huntington.
Ind. who are enroute to West Palm
Beach, Fla. to spend sometime. 4
Kritchfeld Players; is Years .jd the
South. All next Week. licked can
vas theatre.
DIR. John L. Frazer Jr., who has
just completed post graduate course
~ AAoi val VI III DOStOIl, MASS. IS spend
ing few days here with his father
DR.. J. L. Frazer Sr. and family ON
South Main Street. He will leave
soon for the Great Lakes Naval Train
ing Station in Chicago,
Kritchfeld Players. "A city Stock q.
in the Big Heated CanvK Theatre.
All next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Smith of
Norfolk, Va, are the guests of their
aunt Mrs. Mollie Smith on South Lee
Street
Mr.. Mack Bush of Jacksonville,
Fla. is spending a few days with his
mother Mrs. T. c. Bush Sr on East
Magnolia Street.
Krt xaheld Players-Al Individual |
opH4 Chairs. Carl Load Special
Scenery. Warm; Comfortable.
Mr.. Edward Wilkerson of Atlanta
IC cnendin n favy d,,,c ,,,;H1, r. - 4 |
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

The Natural Law"-GuAanteed
never seen in Fitzgerald only present
ed by this Company. Kritchfeld
Players, on Pine St, Next Week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. Ware of Cor
dele were the recent guests of their
mother Mrs. ]. L. Ware on West
Central Avenue
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Lane Beau
champ have as their guests at their
home on South Main Street the for
mer's nephew Mr.. Bush Heaston and
friend Mr.. Taylor of Huntington.
Ind. who are enroute to West Palm
Beach, Fla. to spend sometime. II
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

kritchfeld Players; 16 Years III the
South. All next Week. Hekted cam
vas theatre.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-10

Mr.. Richard N. Mathis is spending
few days very pleasantly in Map
chester with friends.
The Home news., 1920-09-24

YOU HAVE HEARD OF THE ARKMo LUMBER CO.,

It is my good fortune to represent this large and growing institution their local dealer.
 We carry good stock of lumber and building material pants etc., and ready at all times to give courteous service and information advice in fact service can possibly render you is at command at any time Come and
 E. T. WISNER, Manager,
 ARKMO LUMBER COMPANY McCRORY, ARK
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
More Than Her Mouth.

Although the groundhogs at the "Zoc" did their best to keep the spring day away from that fine park and playground for the people, time will bring spring within few weeks now at the worst. Time has way o1 making things move.
 Although crowds at the National Geological park have fallen off ma terially during these cold winter Sun. days, nevertheless many visit the park every Sunday. Much attention is given the animals kept indoors, naturally.
 Thus the mother hippopotamus has her admirers. Recently two small boys, that good sort that shy rocks at cats and sparrOws. were standing in front of the hippopotamus cage watching Mrs. Hippo eat hay.
 Look at 'er open 'er mouth !" said one boy. lost in admiration.
 Mouth nothin'!" exclaimed the oth CT. ''That ain't Ter mouth--it's 'el whole head she's openin'l l'-Washing ton Star.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
Tomb Was Tramps Home.

A tramp who had solved the present day problem of where to live by taking up his abode in one of the old Rome n tombs at Aries, on the Rhone, gave two Dutch tourists the fright of their lives.
 They had gone out to see the remains by moonlight, when suddenly out of 8 tomb emerged human form. which the moon caused to appear exceedingly ghostlike The tourists fled at top speed for the town. declaring that they had seen resurrection. The "ghost' was interrogated by the police and will be prosecuted for the French equivalent of wandering without wis ib'e means of subsistence.-From the Continental Edition of the London Daily Mail.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
DAYS OF CHIVALRY ARE GONE
This Hustiing Age Seems to Have Lit tie Time for the Merest Ele.
 mentary Courtesy.

It was the hottest and most uncOm. rOrNhle day of the summer and the car was even more crowded than usual says the Indianapolis News. Two young women who had done their full share of work for eight long hours managed to squeeze into the car with the rest of the passengers Of course all the seats were taken. Even sug- gestion that some one offer the girls seat was far from their minds. They stood in the aisle, as gaod-naturedly as they had done nearly every day in months past. One can imagine their surprise when an elderly man rose to proffer one of the girls a seat.
 Take my seat. lady" he said. "you look lots more tired than l."
 Gratefully. one of the girls started fcr the seat A tall broad-s -shouldered nan was just ahead of her.
 Nav. yuh don't" he snarled, ''l guess I'm nearer the seat than you are" and he started to sit down.
 "Weal. II guess if you are going to take tine seat may as we'll keep 1t until [ nm ready to get off," the first man said. and with that he sat down again.
 : Two blocks later he got off the car, the Qtaii hrOad-shOuldered man rushed to the seat. and the young women held On to the straps.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
WHY DRUGGISTS DIE YOUNG
Custcnnere Like This Very Particular Lady Must Be Great Strain on
 the Nerves.

The drug store was filled win wor. ried lookS-prescription faces. All were eager for quick action and the druggist was doing his best to meet all the demands. A woman. the only one without prescription in her hand, shifted back and forth until she got directly in the path of the druggist
 Wait on me. please" she said snap piiy. Pm in a hurry"
 What did you wish?"
 Some birdsped--canary bird And ! want the real stuff, none of this ca'noullaged birdseed-sand, cornmeal, sawdIst and lot of other stuff"
 But, lady, we"
 Oh. you can't fool me- Eve been reading up on this birdseed graft. I read !n magazine where they were tanning all sorts of junk into this stuff we're feeding our poor little canarieS. Think of cheating poor lit- tie canary"
 But. lady, you don't understand"
 "Oh. yes, 1 do understand I want oirdseed that has glaze on 1.-the klnd that shows it is fresh by it's bright color. l don't want this gritty stuff. know what I'm talking about. I've been reading up and-'
 How much did you want, lady?'
 "Oh, about a nicke's worth"
 And the poor, unhappy prescription eerS fell ill a faint.-Indianapo News
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

DeQueen has taken preliminary steps toward building municipally owned light plant. The people of DeQueen seem to have lost hope of having better service under the old plan. Some cities, notably Hope, have made great success of the municipally owned plant. As matter of fact there has t3 be good management and efficient operation by whoever owns it to make it succeed Our man fault with a corporation owned utility of whatever kind it that it does not receive the personal attention by the people who lave their money tied up in it. We believe that the enterprise that is un- der the personal eyers of the owners, and who are in direct and daily touch with it, has the best chance of success The utility must then be made to stand on it's own merits and not be involved with the fiuetuating fortunes of maze or like utilities in dozen or hundreds of other towns The foreign owner salip of water plants in our larger cities have not been the success of the city owned plants of other cities. Ash down people have frequently discussed the city owning it's own light plant, but nothing has been done leading to that end ~ &
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

In planning for crop next year year one general principle should be kept ill mind. That is to largely make the coming crop bear the expense of making it while you are making it. Different men will find different ways of doing this. Those that do find the way will be in better condition at the years end. Winter rye or oats to stretch the winter feed is suggested. Early spring hay and feed crops will be another boost. A little encouragement to the COW. the hen and the pigs, will count heavily Then when spring comes many ways of shifting the crops will suggest themselves, with corn, hay and general feed crops pre- dominating. The Irish and sweet pota- toes should not be overlooked. It is needless to say that big cotton crop, one that will tie you hand and feet from a cost and labor proposition. should not be indulged in. Have what you can handle easily without crowd ing out your other crops. The think ing man will know how to plan if he puts his thinker into action. He will ind way He always does, and meets every emergency. Join his ranks.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
Class No. 2 Entertains.

| The social meeting of Class No. of the Presbyterian church, held in the church parlors Thursday evening, l November 11th, at which Mrs. H. c. Locke, Misses Norman, Burlington and Curran were hostesses, proved so pop ular, that it has been decided to hold these social meetings monthly. This class is a live wire in the Sunday school and is rapidly growing. A div ision of the class is contemplated, and Mrs. J. w. Brewer takes charge of the ladies, Mrs. JIG, Curran, having re- signed, and R. M. Bone, takes charge of the men. Much enthusiasm is being shown in building up these two class es. Much interest is being shown in thenewly organized Christian Endea- vor. In which the young people of the Presbyterian and Christian churches are jointly working. A fine meeting was held Sunday evening at the Pres byterian home, with thirty-five in at- tendance. The young boys on the SOC ial committee had planned surprise for the Endeavors, and had asked that the meeting be held at 6 p.m., instead of 6:30, the regular hour, and hot chocolate and sandwiches were served during the thirty minute get-together meeting, after which an interesting program, with Villa Price as leader, was carried out. Some of the older members of the churches should get a good lesson and follow the example that is being set by these young peo- pie, especially the younger members, who are taking active part in this good work.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

Winter shut down trifle early this year, but it has not been bad fall en the avarage. Snow was flying Sun day not one of the kind that makes everything white, but quite a sprinkle ot snow. Whether this portends long hard winter is not written. At any rate it will serve as a gentle hint to finish fueling up. It has been suggest ed that since the mortimer came from the north, as northers have done be- fore this, that probably the Republi- cans had something to do with it.
 Harding is on the south coast of Texas to escape it, but even he did not es> cape and is getting some cold fishing.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
Machine Gunners Guard
 Hot Springs Courthouse

! Little Rock, Nov 15.-By a swift strategic coup which yesterday after 1 noon threw detachment of machine gunners into Hot Springs, both state and city officials believe they have averted the danger of an attempt or the part of members of the Slaughter , Green, gang to rescue their leaders from the Garland county jail where they are now held pending their trial for tn murder of Deputy Sheriff Row Brown of Garland county.
 ] Yesterday afternoon, travelling under sealed orders and with no information save only their destination, detail ot 16 men of the Pine Bluff Machine Gun company, A. N. G., commanded by Capt. l. Carroll Cone. with full equipment, service rifles and ammunition came in to Little Rock with their automobile gun truck Last night they encamped in the Garland county courthouse, and tire round of guard duty which will be maintained from this morning whe n the trial of Tom Slaughter and Fulton Green begins. until the end of the hear ing was established.
 Last night guns were trained to command all approaches to the jail where the prisoners are held and re- lief squads will walk the guard lii,es laid down around the building night and day until the trial is over and sat- isfactory disposition is made of the prisoners.
 Court Asks Protection.
 The call for troops was made to Governor Brough Friday by Judge Scott Wood of Hot Springs, in whose cou the trial will be held. Rumors have been current in Hot Springs for more than a week that quiet assem- bling of the Slaughter gang in the city is in progress, and that an at tempt at jail delivery would be at tempted. Many of the reports came from officials of the Texas Bankers Association, who stated that, in their belief, the situation was serious and that an attempted rescue was very probable Telegrams from Texas to bankers of both Little Rock and Hot Springs indicated that members of the bandit band seemed to be con- verging toward a rendezvous at Hot Springs. Texas bankers declared that the alleged Slaughter gang is the strongest numerically and the most daring since the days of the Jesse James, and that while the gangs probably was in Okla homa, it's activities extended over Ar kansas, Kansas, Missouri and Ken lucky as we'll.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
Captain Couldn't Answer.

Master Charles Wymond Potter ac- companied his grandfather, Capt, Charles A. Wymond, to the river at Evansville the other day to see tbat the elevator. boats, barges and coal were all right.
 "GraOdfAther." remarked Charles, s"why dO they call dirt mud when it'a wet, aRde dust, when It Ia dryr'
 No reply from grandfather, who is still thinking about the answer.-In. dianapSiis News.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
Thorouoh,v se,Hsh.

Do yON know what I'd like?" said the frst road hog. s, ''N0, what would you like7" said the second .n0rcine person.
 '.Pd like to have motorcar SO big there wouldn't be room on the broad est boulevard for anything to pass me hut breeze. ."--Birmingham AgeHsg. aid.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

They keep spudding in new oil wells at Foreman. which shows that the oil world has faith in the proposi ition A lack of talk is not bad indication that some real tests are to be made.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
Entered to poStoffice at Ashdown, Arkansas, as second class mail matter

Having more cotton in the fields that can be gathered before the bad weather of winter is rather hazardous game yet wo do it year after year. No one is to blame for the system in particu- lar, yet it seems that the system is at fault, Like all systems of long standing it is hard to change in a day or q year.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17
Here and There ia Arkansas.

Thousands, of wild ducks and 2 few geese became confused by the lights of Newport few nights ago and flew around and around over the town fog about an hour.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

$1.OO REWARD FOR RETURN OF A
 black overcoat. Lost between whole sale and Brooks blacksmith shop. Please leave at Arkansas State Bank. -J. w. McCuller.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

The Idabel Gazette contends that Idabel needs better streets. The same complaint is heard at Hope and Ash down.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

The Almond correspondent of the Batesville Record says wolves have become plentiful in that part of h. dependence county. The wolves have killed several hogs and some other stock.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

The feat of an eight-year-old Faulk ner county boy who picked Ill pounds of cotton one day recently was cons mented on in this column. This brought letter from w. A. Ingram of Higden telling of his six-year-old sons cotton picking feat. This child picked 108 pounds in one day and his sister. eight years old. picked 116 pounds that day. Now comes another contestant from Faulkner county, little Marie Taylor, who weighs only 39 pounds pounds and who picked 139 pounds of cotton in one day.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

B. D. Br0chinton of Wilson town snip, Faulkner county. was elected constable for the tenth consecutive time at the recent election.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

Twelve of this years students at the University of Arkansas are mar fried.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

Vol T. Lindsey has resigned as may or of Rentonville. The city recorder,
 Dave Peey IT,. will act as mayor until
 the council selects . successor to Fr, Lindsey.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

The Russellville Courier-Democrat offered prise for the oldest person in attendance at the Polk county fair. The prize was won by Mrs. Sallie K. Jamison, who is s6 years of age.
The Little River news., 1920-11-17

Commission form of government for Wynne is now being discussed.