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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
POST OFFICE TO OBSERVE
CHRISTMAS DAY

The local Post Office will be closed
on December 10Th for the observance
of Christmas day. The general deliv-
cry and money order windows will be
open from $50 to $50 A. M. and from
4. to S. PM.
Carriers will make one complete de-
livery in the morning, and all Parcel
Post will be delivered by special car
rier.
w. A. Adam, Postmaster.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
r, A M. MEETING

Fitzgerald Chapter No. 81 will hold
a regular convocalion Tuesday Eve,
December goth at 800 o'clock.
Election of officers for the ensuing
year and other business that may come
before the body All companions re-
qucsted to be present. Visitors well
come.
S. G. Pryor, Jr., H. P.
J. w. Pearson, Secty.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
VETERANS GET THEIR
CHRISTMAS MONEY

Judge ]. R. Horton has paid out
over $1,000 in state pensions to con-
federate veterans and their widows,
which has been overdue. The money
was derived from the sale of interest
coupons on the w. & A. Railway lease.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing"

"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing"
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciledl
Joyful, all we nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies,
With the angelic host proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die.
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Risen with healing in his wings
Light and life to all He brings,
Hail, the son of Righteousness,
Hail, the heaven-born prince OF
Peacel
Hank! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the new born king.
Amen
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Thurston and
two sons, Glenn and Lyman leave
Wednesday for Florida, visiting in
Jacksonville and other points for sew
era1 DAVIS
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
lRY NJ. c Thomasl

1t has been reported from reliable
sources hat Mr.. Henry Ford purchas-
ed mineral lands in the vicinity of the
Mussel Shoals Development project to
the extent of about $4,000 acres
In connection with this information
we wish to impart to the readers that
there is story being circulated on
Mr.. Ford that seems to be exceeding
ly appropriate. The story is to the
effect that some of Mr.. Ford's init
mate friends use the nickname that
has followed Henry" through the
ages. One of these good friends, upon
being asked the reason for this nick
name, "Hen", he replied:
well it is appropriate is it not?-
Most of Hens plans hatch now, don't
they"
cWare willing to admit the truth
of this statment so far as the past is
concerned and we have fond hopes for
the future. eve wish it known that
the first reader who mentions some
thing about that peace Ship in con-
nection with this. will do so at his own
risky
- We see that the latest defense in the
Criminal Courts is known>a as an TIRE
sistable Obsession." We wonder if this
can be anything like the Delerium
Tremens.
1t is with sincere regret that we no
tice that the Southern papers are be-
ginning to call it the Crime Wave
That expression sounds nice and it
trips its way through a typewriter with
ease and elan, but for some feature
writer to keep squawking crime wave
etc, shows that the far famed mag
ination is getting rather threadbare.
When you read 'crime-wave' or some
thing about" Golden October" SOM
thing is sadly wrong somewhere in
side the think-tank of the writer.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
r. & S. MEETING

Fitzgerald Council No. 50 viii hold
a regular assembly Thursday Eve.
December 22nd, at 800 O'Clock.
Election of officers and other bus
mess that may come before the body.
All companions requested to attend
David L. Paulk, I. M.
]. w. Pearson, Rec.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Mrs. w. R. Bowen is expecting her
sisters Mrs. M. J. Anderson and Mrs.
A. ]. Pouncey of Atlanta to arrive
this week to be her guests during the
Christmas holidays.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
MRS. LAWRENCE SELLS
HER ESTABLISHMENT

Mrs. D. L. Lawrence sold her foun.
tain and Confectionery business to
Mr.. Dewey MCGOWAN, who has taken
charge today.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Poor pa is worried almost sick.
His thoughts are tinged with fear
But still he can be thankful that
Christmas comes but once year
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl B. Fellars leave
Monday for Prosperity, S. c., where
they will visit relatives for about ten
days.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
A. B. & A. SHOPS LAY
OFF LARGE FORCE,

The force at the A. B. & A. Shops
is reported being laid off until Janu-
airy the 9th Necessary repair crews
only being retained, it is said
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
Some Things And Others

Another opportunity for the feature
writers. Bloody Breathit County (Ky.)
has had another little ruckus.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Lovers of fine painting will cry
"Sacrilege" when they read that at
the London auction sales genuine
Rubens and a genuine Titan were bid
in at $12 at the Sothby Sales on We'd
nesday, Dec, 14th. One Rembrant
brought 500 and another formerly
owned by Sir Joshua Reynolds brought
SIS.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Miss Sarah Farmer is spending the
weekend in Douglas as the guest of
Miss Effie Cleo Brewer.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

A head line reads Return to norm
alley is being retarded by high rail
rates" For the benefit of the few we
will add that the rail referred to is
not the third rail"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

We are not tall, nor are we fat,
But we think it is crime
To be the way we always are,
Around each Christmas time.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Miss Bess Patterson leaves Satur-
day for Corde1e to visit homefolks.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
20 Little Town of Bethlehem"

o little town of Bethlehem.
How still we see thee lie,
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by,
Yet in thy dark streets shineth,
The everlasting Light,
The hopes and fears of all the years,
Are met in thee tonight.
FOR Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keel
Their watch of wondering love.
o morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing of God the King,
And peace to men on earth,
Amen.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
st came Upon a Midnight Clear

1t came upon the midnight clear.
That glorious song of old,
From Angels blending near the
earth.
To touching their harps OF gold;
Peace on earth, good will to men,
From Heavens all-gracious King;
The word in solemn stiffness lay
To hear the angels sing.
For 10, the days are Fastening on,
By prophets seen of old,
When the ever-circling years,
Shall come the time foretold,
When the new Heaven and earh
Shall own
The Prince of Peace, their King.
And the whole world send back the
song
Which now the angels sing,
Amen.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Miss Genevieve Spier leaves Friday
for Sandersville to spend the holidays
with relatives.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

Holy night, silent night,
Son of God, loves pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord, at thy birth.
Jesus Lord, at thy birth.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
Carols 10 Be Sung Here
On Christmas Night

Mesdames c. c. Parker, c. S, lsler,
Frank Ward and T. J. Hendrix, the
ladies constituting the Music Com
mittee of the Woman's Club have ar
ranged for mass singing of Christ
mas carols and have selected the fol-
lowing well known carols for the oc-
casion, SO all can join in:
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

The Brooks County Exchange ha:
sold more than 10000 gallons of syrup
at 40c per gallon, and they have ar
order for 5000 Brooks County Hams
at Soc per pound, 800 chickens from
one point and car load from another
Yes the Brooks County referred to is
located in the State of Georgia,
Down there they cooperate. It's
something to think about.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

What we never could decide is: why
they call it common labor? 1t is usu-
ally commonly hard work, and when
it isn't they usually call it some other
kind of labor.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19
"Holv Night: Peaceful Night"

Holy Night; Peaceful Night
Holy night, peaceful night,
All is calm all is bright,
Round yon Virgin, mother and child,
Holy infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in Heavenly peace.
Sleep in Heavenly peace.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-12-19

We talked with fellow who reads
tales of the Southern Seas until he
believed all this bunk about the lives
of ease, picking breadfruit when one
was hungry, etc, and he informed us
that in these far famed places one
dressed for dinner and that hotel rates
ran around twelve dollars per day.
Gone is that old dream, funny isn't it
how they disappear one by one?
, 1921-06-22
FLOOD PROTEST
IS PRESENTED
TAXPAYERS
Immediate Construction of Drain
age Ditch Urged on City
Council by Property.
Owners

Property owners from many sec
tions OF Casper who suffered from the
recent flood water appeared before the
city council last night TO protest the
lack OF action by the city admInistra-
ton in carrying on n ditch which is
planned TO divert the flood waters
from the mountains SO that the water
cannot SWEEP down on the city damag.
ing property and leaving destruction
and filth in its wake.
Property owners who live on Nc
liniey and Jackson streets who re
Gently suffered losses from washed
cut curbings, flooded Easements and
ruined lawns were particularly anxious
in getting relief from the city.
1t was explained that the city had
delayed the proposed ditch until after
the arrival of the CITY planning expert
who is due here in July to work out a
system OF beautifyins and co-ordinat-
ing various parts Of Casper,
ON the strength of the protest filed
with the city a council committee has
taken the matter under ADJUSTMENT
and It is probable that a recommenda-
ton will be made to go ahead with
the ditch as soon as possible TO ward
against a recurrence OF the damage In
the business and residence districts OF
Casper.
, 1921-06-22
OFFICER IS
GIVEN ASSISTANT BY
COUNCIL LAST NIGHT

In order to continue the effective.
ness of the health service which has
been built up in-the city. the sani-
tary committee OF the city, council
last night ordered the appointment OF
W. NJ. iBartholow. s44 Madison street,
as an assistant to G. r. Bodenbaek. to
serve during the four hot months Of
the summer.
With the new appointment Mr..
B~odenback will be relieved of a great
deal of routine duty and will be .s;e
to give his attention to maintain
health standards in restaurants.
dairies. water sources, and other safe.
guards which have been established
fer the protection of h health Of the
people of Casper.
Under the reorganized work of. the
health department the morning hours
will be reserved for hearing and in
vcstigating complaints Of unsanitary
conditions and the afternoons to in
specting various food sources in Cas-
per. The city has been divided into
IL districts and systematic work will
be undertaken to provide ways and
means for sanitation and protection Of
health. 4.
, 1921-06-22

though one nan was made III BY
swallowing n mixture Of salt water
and gasoline while struggling in the
water.
The crew was rescued by a near by
tug, but the plane could not be saved.
The report to the department said
the hiG air craft OF the same type as
the NC-4. the first heavier-than.ai air
craft TO cross the Atlantic. was on its
first practice flight and that IL was
not participating in the bombing ex-
periments against the former German
submarine U.i17 off Cape Charles.
The plane had only recently been
completed and was running low over
the water when an explosion oe
Cured. II quickly caught fire and
dropped into the water. The CAUSE
OF the explosion has not yet been de-
termined, but a IVA board OF in.
quiry will conduct ar investigation.
Naval bombers made short work OF
the U-ii7 in the opening phase today
Of the tests arranged by the govern.
ment 10 demonstrate the efficiency OF
the airplane against modern war craft.
The first division OF scaplanes sent
out to bomb the. submersibie so miles
off Cape Charles lightship SEM the
former German craft to the bottom.
Commander Ellison. executive officer
at the Hampton Roads naval base re-
ported to the navy department on the
basis OF radio dispatches from the
bombing squadron.
, 1921-06-22
NEW
PUT THROUGH PAGES.

WASHINGTON, June Fl. - The
superdreadnaught Maryland. believed
by American experts to be the most
powerful fighting machine sfloat. put
to sea yesterday from Newport News,
Va. to begin a series OF tests prelim.
mary to being turned over by her
constructors to the navy department.
The Maryland. as o as commis-
stoned, will be transferred to the west
coast as one OF the Liiits of h reor-
ganizcd Pacific fleet. TO which force
also will be assigned on completion.
her sister ship. the California
Carrying eight 16-inch rifles in four
turrets. the Maryland is a TO com
bine the longest range with the heav-
lest broadside Of any naval vessel
afioat. She is electrically equipped.
and her first trails will be witnessed
by many Civilian experts interested
In tho science IS well as by a full
coterie of naval observers.
, 1921-06-22
BUREAU OF Mines MAY
/. REVISE REGULATIONS
ON BUYING PETROLEUM

An open meeting will be held in
the Offices of the bureau of mines in
Washington on July IL for the con.
of suggested notifications
and additions to Bulletin No. 5, which
contains the specifications under
which governmental purchases of gas
oline, kerosene. fuel n lubricating
oils r made.
From the standpoint of the oil trade
the o important change proposed
is the addition of a ~corrosion test to
the specifications for motor gasoline.
Some Of the gasoline recently pur-
chased has been found TO be noT-o-
sive. and a test has beer, proposed to
insure against a repetition of the
trouble.
, 1921-06-22
PULLMAN con- PANYCANDIDATES FOR
LOSES SHOP FIGHTLABOR POST BUSY
Contention of Union
Leaders Is Upheld
by Labor Board

CHICAGO, June 21.-The
Pullman company lost its open
shop fight before the United
States railroad labor board to-
day when the board upheld
the contention of union lead
ers that the compSry had o obeyed
THE letter and spirit" OF the trans
p~ortation act when II conferred with
Its employees in mass meetings.
The board threw out t.s- vompany's
petition for a cut in the wage of its
shop employees and Instructed II to
go back and meet the duly elected
representatives OF the employees.
The sLD crafts and clerks in the
Pullman works arc involved in the
case. The boards decision will delay
n action on a reduction In their
wages for several veeks. Under the
transportation act the company must
meet he union leaders. and in the
e they fail to reach a decision.
must file a petition before the board
ond ask a new hearing.
The company has declined to deal
with union Officers in matters affect.
ing all employees. The company takes
the position hat employees not mem
bers Of the unions arc NOT represented
by the labor Organizations.
whenrthe company proposed a wage
reduction recently. mass meetings
were held ind all employees WIRE in;
vited, These iconferences. the en-
pfoyes- coutsadod- should have jbesn
held with duly elected Representatives,
Of the employees and not with the EN-.
ployes en- masse.
According to the company's fig
'ures. the total number, OF employees
on the rolls June .. when the mass
meetings were held. was 1909. OF
these e;i72 were present, the com.
pany said. 1t was brought out at the
hearing. however: that,representatives
of the company presiding at the meet.
ing had no other authority han to
present the proposition that.a wage
cut OF IL per cent. as establifhed in
the June / wage decision of the la
Dor board. be applied. The board held
that this proposal did not constitute a
conference as contemplated by law,
, 1921-06-22
EARL SEIZED.
CASTLE fired
BYARMED MEN

CORK. June e1.-By The Associ.
ated Press-SIames Francis Ber-
nard. fourth earl Of Bandon, was
kidnapped this morning from Ibis
residence in Bantry. County Cork,
by n band OF armed men. Castle
bernard. his home. was set afire
,nd early this afternoon was stiIl
burning. Earl Bandon's where
abouts is unknown.
Earl Bandon. who has been kings
lieutenant Of County Cork since
1874. was born September IL. 1850.
n succeeded his father in the earl
dom In 1877. He Is the owner Of
about 1000 acres Of land.
The earl was kidnapped at s
o'clock this morning, after which
the castle was set afire and virtual
ly destroyed. Meanwhile. Lady
Bandon and the servants had been
locked In a room adjoining the
stables.
, 1921-06-22
war VETS TO
ASK $4,000
FROM PUBLIC

An active drive TO raise approx
mately 5000 that viii be needed by
the SpaEish-American war veterans
to stage the annual encampment Of
the veterans her July 3. 4 and 5.
will be launched tomorrow morn
ing at . o'clock and all members Of
the finance committee Of the or
g~anirafion are urged to meet with
J. j. Giblin. chairman Of the finance
committee Mt his offices, 3.4 Mid
west building.
The drive has been endorsed by
the chamber Of commerce The
chamber of commerce and the HI
wants club have both named com
mittees to work out the financing
plan in conference with the vet
cram.
, 1921-06-22
CARNIVAL BARRED FROM
Street By THE COUNCIL

Carnivals ard other shows coming
to Casper must conform strictly TO
the city laws. especially police, fire
and traffic regulations, according TO
expressions OF the city council to rep
resentatives OF the Workman shows,
which are now showing in Casper.
The carnival started to place its con-
cessions on the corner of A and VOL
colt streets last night. but oppchition
to- the blockade of traffic necessitated
removal of the shows to the hills
south OF Casper.
This step was taken voluntarily by
the carnival people when the stand
of the city was explained.
, 1921-06-22
PATTON PREPARING
TO TAKE UP DUTIES AS
UNITED STATES MARSHAL

Hugh L. Patton. recently con.
firmed United States marshal for Wy.
oming. will leave for Cheyenne the
latter part OF the week to u his
new duties. Mr.. Patton announced
this morning that he had appointed
Schag Wilson of Sheridan and Lon
C.Davis of Cheyenne as chief deputy
marshals. Other deputies will be To-
Gated at Evanston, Cody and othd
places in the state removed from the
capital city but these men have o
boon named yet.
A hot fight is said to be under way
for the position Of resident deputy
in Sheridan county. This position
pays sos n month
Mrs. Patton will remain in Casper
at least temporarily and will maintain
the Patton home in this city.
, 1921-06-22
FIRE-FiGHTERS
WIN PRAISE ON
RECENT BATTLE
Midwest Workers Score in Con-
trolling Flames; Steel for
New Tanks Being Rolled
at Mills

The splendid work of the men in
fighting the fire at the Midwest tank
farm is h subject of the most IA.
vorablc comment among Midwest OFF.
Gals Inc oil men in. general. The
emergency gang worked under the
most difficult conditions to keep with.
in control h worst fire which has
ever been seen in Casper. Most Of
the men had no previous experience
in combating an outbreak Of this
magnitude. and an oil fire Is some.
thing which requires special methods
in controlling. Many of the workmcn
were on the job continuously, stop
ping only to snatch a few hours
sleep, and getting along with an oc.
sandwich and Ii of coffee
brought up by an ~improvised com.
pany oanteen.
The six So. ooo-barrei tanks and the
one OF $4,000 barrels were all newly
constructed, and the g usual bikes
around the tanks had not been com.
pleted. The installation OF foamite.
the fire fighting chemical on the
tanks. was also incomplete, otne.-
wise the fire would have been easily
held in check. With these conditions
against them. the good work of the
men in throwing up hastily con-
structed dikes, subjected to the heat
Of the fire INT the constant danger
OF the oil boiling over, is remarked
On by those in close contact with the
operations. .
Steel is already being fabricated at
the mills for the replacement OF the
tanks destroyed. and the first ship
ment of plates will probably arrive
in Casper within the next two weeks.
Erection OF the new tanks will be-
gin as soon as the necessary mate
rial is or the ground, and the work
will be rushed to completion. 1t is
probable that the erection will be
contracted for. and not carried out
by the refinery staff.
, 1921-06-22
R0YALPARTY
Leaves TODAY.
FOR BELFAST

LONDON. June eI.-By The As
ISOLATED Press6King George and
Queen Mary were given n remark
able send-on at the railway station
herr today when they left for Holy
Head ON the way TO Belfast to take
part In the state opening Of the
Ulster parliament tomorrow. The
great crowd repeatedly cheered the
king and queen and sang the ma
tional anthem. At intervals there
were shouts OF GOOD luck and a
safe return to your majestiesr' The
station was raiIy decorated.
The king and queen VIZ embark
at Holy Head on the royal yacht
early tomorrow and proceed to Bel
fast.
, 1921-06-22
MRS. GRAHAM IS BOUND
OVER, WAVES HEARING
IN JUSTICE COURT HERE

Mrs. Ida Graham. charged with
first degree murder in connection
with the shooting OF Jack Delury be-
fore a carnival crowd here a week
after following him here. it is alleged.
from Oklahoma, waived a preliminary
hearing n was bound over 10 the
district court without bond when ar
raigned Saturday in justice court.
Her trial will probably be set for the
September term of
Hench & BuItack will conduct the
defense of Mrs. Graham.
, 1921-06-22
FOR SCHOOL
TRACT BEING DRAFTED

The survey being prepared from
which the city plan for the school
lard tract south OF Casper will be
worked out is rapidly nearing com
pletion and will be ready for the
presentation Of Typographical maps
about July 1, according to statements
obtained from the Community EIten-
sion corporation this morning.
The survey work is being hand
by Tom Raymond. who had been
only slightly handicapped by heavy
rains Of the past two weeks. The COM
mittee which has charge Of this work
is unde the direction of o. l. Walker
, 1921-06-22
DOCKS WILL BE
CLEARED WHEN
Sims ARRIVES

NEW YORK, June e1.-When the
Olympic IN which Rear Admiral
Sims is returning by order Of Ser
rotary DENLY docks Wednesday II
will be at a bare pier. Officials Of
the line declared TODAY after a con-
ference with port officials. to ex-
ciude the public "in order to avoid
discrimination" There have been
reports that proponents and on.
ponents Of the admiral's London
speech. in which he dealt with Irish
Americans were planning demon
strations. The pier will be heavily
policed.