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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
Getting Fathers And
Sons Together

Fitzgerald fathers and Fitzgerald
sons are to banquet together at the
Odd-Fellows Hall next Friday eve
ming, March, 4th. The event for Fitz-
gerald is as important as the innau-
ration of new President on the same
day is to the nation as whole, more
important if anything. 1t will be the
introduction to the fathers of the city
of an institution that is already widely
and we'll known among the sons, and
should be better known among them,
the Young Mems Recreation Center.
The Young Mems Recreation Cen
ter will be the best thing that ever
happened in Fitzgerald for the boys
and young men. 1t will give them a
place, always open. where they can
spend their leisure hours in reerea-
ton that they can enjoy and that will
build them into better citizens, ply
sically and mentally. Just as an in
stance, no less than six boys have
stopped smoking cigarettes in order
to have better success in the sparring
matches that are rtgular semi-weekly
events at the Center. Nearly every
evening from twenty-five to fifty
boys and young men spend a little
while at the Center, reading, playing
nastic apparatus that has peen pro-
vided with the meager funds avail
able, boxing or otherwise diverting
themselves in wholesome, healthful
manner among wholesome, healthful
surroundings. r.
The Fathers and Sons banquet is
ourposed to bring the boys and the
:athers more closely in sympathy, to
lrouse more interest in fathers gener-
ally in boys generally. The banquet
is going to be Thoroughly enjoyable
and it is going to be more than that,
it is going to be an introduction OF
grown-up boys to the boys who have
not yet grown up.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
Community Council
To Assist Y. M. R. e.

The ladies of the Fitzgerald Com
munity Council at meeting Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. F. R. Justice
cordially endorsed the Young Mems
Recreation Center movement and
pledged moral support and active CO.
operation in insuring its success.
The ladies will supervise the sale OF
tickets to the Fathers and Sons ban
quet next Friday, enlisting the Fitz-
gerald Boy Scouts as statesmen. They
are assisting the board of managers
of the Center in working out a pro-
gram for the banquet that will surpass
anything ever attempted by any local
organization.
The ladies of the Rebekkahs are
planning five course dinner for three
hundred men and boys. The plate
price of fifty cents will just about
cover the cost of the raw food and
the labor entailed in preparing and
serving the banquet will be contrib
tlted by the ladies to help the move
ment reach a success. The banquet
will equal anything ever before at
tempted for a dollar a plate. Fifty
chickens are to be used.
The board of managers of the Cen
ter to-day issued a call for twenty
men without young sons to sign up
with A. G. Brown, Sam Bradshaw or
at the Leader-Enterprise to adopt one
fatherless youngster for the evening.
Bachelors, married men who have no
sons, or whose sons are grown up
will be accepted. The fatherless boys
will be assigned to their temporary
fathers by committee.
The organizations that are actively
cooperating with the Young Mems
Recreation Center for the success of
the Fathers and Sons banquet are
the Rebekkahs, the Community Coun-
Gil, the Fitzgerald Concert Band, the
Boy Scouts, and the press of the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
Budget System For
State Of Georgia
Governor-Elect Hardwick Declares
Policy of Strict Economy Necessary

ATLANTA, Feb, 25.-A policy Of
strict economy and retrenchment to
wipe out the current deficit in the
states finances will be innaugurated
by Thomas w. Hardwick, governor
elect, when he takes the office the
fourth Wednesday in June.
There has got to be a budget
system" said Mr.. Hardwick. "The
current deficit in the treasury doesn't
mean that the State of Georgia is
bankrupt. On the contrary, its fl
nanclal resources ar among the best
of any state in the country. The de-
ficit in the treasury is merely a cur
rent deficit, caused by the fact that
appropriations have been made with
out due regard for what the revenue
would be. A budget system to cor
relate appropriations with revenue
has become an absolute necessity,
and it is my purpose to insist that the
legislature pass the necessary legis-
lation.
Some reports recently printed rel
alive to the states financial condition
are rather misleading, according to
Tax Clerk w. B. Harrison, who is
sued the following statement pointing
out the real situation:
THE only obligations of consid-
cradle size now before the state treas
ury are discounted school warrants
for 100000 and unpaid balances a.
mounting to 100000 due cities and
counties which did not discount their
warrants. The amount due for dis
counted warrants in the treasury, and
will be paid March LIST, 1921, and the
unpaid balance of 100000 will be
paid out of the 1920 taxes collected be-
fore April, 1920" A..
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
Big Addition To
Automobile Factory
Floor Area Grows from 8 to Over
100 Square Acres in Six Years

Substantial evidence of Dodge
Brothers confidence in the future is
to be found in their expenditure Of
between 100000 and 100000 TO,
the expansion of their factory. The
present building program is the larg.
est in their history, and will bring the
total floor space. of the plant up to
more than 100 square acres. In 1914
when production of Dodge Brothers
motor cars began the total floor space
was about 8 square acres.
The principal unit of the construc-
ton program now in progress is the
new press steel building, with floor
area of 100000 square feet. The new
construction building, which has lust
been completed. is eight stories high
and has floor area of 14O,366 square
feet. Another important unit now
being built is the new power plant.
With the gradual expansion of the
factory the interp1ant traffic problem
became one of prime importance. The
distance between the main building
and Plant 4 is nearly a mile, and until
recently it was necessary to cross II
railroad tracks to reach it. This
problem was solved by the simple but
csotly xpedient of digging a tunnel
Now factory traffic cuts off half the
distance and passes under the II
tracks instead of over them. The tun-
mel is good example of the effic-
iency measures always. being intro
duced at Dodge Brothers factory
which has the reputation among au-
thorities of being one of the most
thoroughly equipped and best man
aged factories in the world.
When the present building opera
tons are completed others will prob
ably begin. There is nearly always
something in progress. The maxi
mum production attained so far was
an average of 500 cars day, but this
will be materially increased by the ex-
ira facilities now being provided.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
Watson Case AT
Buford Mol Pressed

, BUFORD, Ga, Feb, 24-The case
. against Senator-Elect Thomas E.
Watson, growing out of his arrest in
the Merchants Hotel here August 10,
after he resented the behavior of a
party of card players in the hotel lob
by was ordered mol pressed by the
court here Wednesday. Mr.. Watson
paid all court costs.
The action was taken with the con-
sent of Miss Sally Wiley, proprietress
,sof the hotel Her consent was based
on letter of apology written to her
by the Senator Elect Feb.16.
In view of the full and complete
apology by Mr.. Watson I consent that
all prosecutions that have grown out
SlSis conduct at my hotel on the
Sasnt of August 10, 1920, may be set
tied upon his payment of all costs OF
prosecution and the case mol pressed
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
COMMITTEE WORK

While the inclement weather OF
Wednesday interfered with the good
program that had been planned for
the day, which will be given at the
next regular meeting the committee
work is going on with enthusiasm.
Mrs. F. R. Hendricks. chairman OF
the devotional committee holds reg
ular prayer meetings service every
Tuesday at O clock at the Hospital
to which any one is welcome.
Mrs. T. F. POUNDS of the visiting
committee invites social calls and
attentions to the nurses as well as the
nurses as we'll as the sick, as they are
often unacquainted and their hours of
duty are usually against their mabing
friends outside the hospital.
Mrs. G.. E. Kicker of the Automo-
bile committee also plans to include
attention to the nurses.
Mrs. J. c. Glover and Mrs. ]. M. ].
Luke will be glad to receive contri-
buttons of cut flowers and of literature
for their respective work.
Mrs. ]. A. Day of the yard COM
mittee reports their work begun under
the direction of a landscape gardener
whose fee is donation by some of the
members Mrs. J. E. Turner is the
new chairman of finance and Mrs. S.
L. Smith of the social committee.
A check of $3.50 was donated by
the Auxiliary, the Library Shower
for subscriptions to Good Health.
Mrs. I. Gelders, Reporter.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
WATSON PLANNING TO
EDIT PAPER AT CAPITAL


WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator
Elect Thomas Watson of Georgia ex-
poets to reach Washington March 3
to take up his duties, which com
mence when the new Congress meets
at noon on Marc a. This is the in
formation he has given Senator Will
liam J. Harris, with whom he has
been communicating since his election.
1t is expected that Mrs. Watson will
accompany her husband to Washing
ton. Rooms have been engaged for
them by Representative Park of Syl-
vester at the George Washington Inn,
about block from the Capitol.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
TACKY PARTY

An enjoyable affair of Tuesday af-
ternoon was the tacky party given by
Misses Mildred Manning and Rather
inc Brown at the formers pretty
home on South Main Street.
The entire lower floor of the home
was thrown open t the guests and
decorated in blu. and white.
Miss Ruth Russell received the first
prize bag of peanuts for being the
tackiest guest present and Mr.. John
Robert Mintcr was awarded the sec
ond prize package of chewing gum,
Variousout-door games were played
after which Mrs. Manning assisted by
Misses Lillian Tucker Evelyn Alber-
son and Lucy Tucker served lemon
ade, crackers and all-day-suckers.
Among those present were: Misses
Blanche Davis, Dorothy McLendon,
Sarah Booker, Dorothy Jay, Grace
Smith, Inez Leath, Elenor Nc Len
don, Elsie James, Ruby Brown, May
Faye Searcy, Wylene jolly, Dorothy
Brown, Tommie Lee Pittman, Maxine
Parker, Johnnie Lee. Winona White,
Martha Sue Parker, Frances Alber-
son, Ruth Russell, Martha Strange,
Edith Brown, Jeanette Davis, Sarah
Ann Pryor, Helen McLendon, Lola
Bell Lee, Mamie Ruth Rogers, Mil
dred Jones, Mollie Nell Mcdonald,
Ida Nell Turner. Rebecca Kirkland
and Messrs Edgar Johnston, Earle
]. Brown, Jr. Lawerance Manning
Bill Boothe, John Robert Minter, c.
T. Owens Jr., Sam B. Parker Jr,
Richard McLendon and Lester Lee.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
Crowd Gathers For
Ashton School Meet
Delegation from Seven Schools At
tend Consolidation Meeting

AS the Leader-Enterprise goes TO
press today, the citizens of the East
.ern half of Ben Hill county are pre-
pairing to vote on one of the most i'm
portant school improvement projects
ever submitted to them. Patrons of
schools from Fitzgerald, Lynnwood
Eureka, Horton, Dorminey, Ever
green and Ashton districts are repre-
sented at the mass meeting at Ashton
school.
The speakers at the meeting TODAY
are Aldine Pound, state high schoo.
supervisor, c. T. Owen, county agent,
and farm bureau secretary; ]. E. Tur-
ner, farm bureau official and former
school board member; Isidor Gelders,
editor of the Leader-E Enterprise. Mel
Their M. L. 'Duggan, state school sup
ervisor; Miss Georgia Crews. district
home demonstration agent, nor Mrs.
5. M Whitchard, farm bureau vice
chairman, were able to attend the
meeting.
The project is to consolidate Hor-
ton, Eureka, Evergreen and Dormi-
ney, all one-teacher schools, with Ash
ton, at present a four-teacher school.
and make Ashton an eleven grade
school with full staff of teachers,
including government man to teach
agriculture. Motor trucks will be
bought to transport the pupils to and
from school. Members of the board
OF county commissioners have prom
ised to keep the principal roads in
best OF condition to carry the heavy
trucks.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
NO FERTILIZER FOR
BEN HILL MEN YET
Farm Bureau Rules that Prices
Are Still Too High
ENDORSES SCHOOL PLAN
Resolutions Commend Ashton
Project and Curb Market

Market prices for fertilizer are still
too high for Ben Hill county farmers
at present prices of farm products,
it was decided at the meeting yester-
day afternoon of the Advisory Coun-
Gil of the Ben Hill Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton and the bureau will not make
contracts until a special meeting Sat
urday after the state convention in
Atlanta March 1O-11.
The Ashton school consolidation
project, the Fitzgerald Curb Market
and the administration of Postmaster
Will A. Adams were cordially en-
dorsed by the bureau. The minutes
OF the meeting follow as officially in
scribed on the records of the bureau:
Ben Hill County Farm Bureau met
Thursday. the oath, 2:30 p. m. with
the chairman, M. Dickson presiding.
Minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
Bureau Thanks Woman's Club
Mrs. Lon Dickey appeared before
the bureau and discussed the prospec-
tive Curb Market which is to be
opened in Fitzgerald Saturday, March
5th, in front of the Post Office at 8
o'clock a. m. Her talk was very in
teresting and instructive and was
highly appreciated by all members
present. Upon her departure resolu-
ton was passed expressing the thanks
and appropriations of the Bureau for
the interest manifested by Mrs.
Dickey and the Woman's Club of
Fitzgerald in helping to establish a
Curb Market for the benefit of the
farmers and the people of town as
we'll.
Mr.. A. ]. Swords made report for
the Farmers Fire Insurance commit
tee and asked for more time and for
the committee to be increased to five
members which was done by adding
James Davis and ]. B. Butts. This
committee is to make further investi-
cations and report at the next meeting
Delegates to State Meeting
A notice of the annual convention
of the Georgia State Farm Bureau
Federation which is to convene in
Atlanta March thesl0th and 18th was
read and the following delegates
elected M. Dickson, Chairman, Mrs.
S. M. Whitchard, Vice-C Chairman;
alternates, c. T. Owens and Mrs. R.
L. Stone.
Mr.. w. R. Tucker of the A. B. &
A. Railway was present and made an
interesting talk as to the growing of
sugar cane in sufficient quantities to
justify the establishment of a Syrup
Refinery in Fitzgerald. He further
stated that he was in position to fer
nish farmers an excellent quality of
red sugar cane at $500 per thousand
and wait on them until the cane was
manufactured into syrup for the pay,
In this connection the Secretary stated
that he had an order for a car load
of Georgia cane syrupi if the syrup in
the county was of standard grade
and could so recommend to the buyer.
Name Curb Market Committee
Mr.. J. E. Turner, c. T. Owens, L.
Robitzsch, and A. J. Swords were APP
pointed by the chairman as a commit
Continued on Page 81
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
GIGANTIC WHEAT POOL
FORMED BY FARMERS

HUTCHINSON, Kan, Feb. 25.-A
gigantic wheat pool, the first of Sc
ries to be organized in wheat belt
States in farmers war for living
prices, was formed here Thursday by
the Kansas branch of the National
Wheat Growers Association. The
pool will dispose of 100000 bushels
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25
WILSON AND HARDING
TO RIDE TOGETHER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Presi-
dent Wilson will ride to the capitol
with President-Elect Harding on in
auguration day. despite all reports to
the contrary, it was announced at the
White House Thursday.
The Presidents participation in the
inauguration has been agreed upon,
and the President plans to carry out
his part in the program, it was said.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-25

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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-03-17
OBITt AIRY.

Little Ruby Lee white. daughter Of
Beruice and Mildred White. was born
Jan. 18th. 1913 She was a member 90
the Cayce sunday School. and was low
ell 80 much by her Teacher and cius~-
ON Wednesday morning ~ March the
9th 1921. the spirit of dear Ruby passed
into the beautiful beyond. and she now
sleeps In ne Cayce church yard. Lit
tie Ruby had heart trouble and when
she took the whooping cough that was
more than she could endure.
In the school room Ruby was a model
child. her entrance in the morning was
like the coming OF sunshine. 80 bright
and beautiful was her smiling face.
Only teachers who have had the little
children entructed o. their care can
realize how much ! loved her When
school was dismissed Ruby always re
membered 20 say Goodbye Miss Ollie.
How I miss her She was One of
my brightest pupils I'm the third grade
We loved her. yes we loved her.
But God who loved her more
Has called her 20 that heavenly home
To dwell with Angels forever more
Her playmates too are id since she
Il gone. ! am 80 thankful that God
spared little Ruby these few years. for
her life 80 perfect as Il was. has been
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-03-17

great blessing In her home. and az
school This was 80 plainly eNemplified
On her daily life. she was never satisfied
with anything but the best She was
- anxious 20 have perfect lessons.
4 precious one from u gone.
4 voice we loved H. Still
\ place j. vacant In our school
Which never can b. fills.d
The golden gate was open.
4 gentle voice said come
And with a farewell unsp0ken.
She calmly entered home
But Ruby L. gone. not dead she has
only entered that home not made with
hands. the one eternal IN the heavens
Who. then would bring her hack. had
they the pOwerf The answer comes
back a. an echo from angels lips
None"
Little Ruby sleeps that peaceful sleep
which knows no waking nor will she
until she shall harken the sound OF
the hast trilmphet call. when she shall
meet with loved ones who live the life
that brings no terror for the grave.
Remember. s0rrowing parents and sis
ter. the words Of Christ. Let not your
heart De- troubled. neither let II be
afraid | will not leave you comfort
less. win come % you" Such a great
consolation i this 20 know that He viii
come 10 Us.
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ROPER DISTRICT NEWS.

| Mrs. W c. Adams returned home re-
Gently after an extended visit with hei
friend Mrs Ellen Blair. at Lexington
where the two sons of Mrs Blair have
been attending school She and one 81
her sons came with Mrs Adams and
are now al their home IN Clinton.
Master William Chester Sloan spent
from sunday 20 Monday afternoon with
his grandparents " W Preuett and
wife.-AIrs J. T. Thomas and daughter
were in Hickman Monday Mr. and
Mrs W T. Fields and children visited
Ernest Fields and family at Hickman
sunday Mr. ana Mr~. Ernest Red
mol,d and son. II 81 Louis are visiting
Mrs. Redmond parents charlie Nonu
an and wife-Mr and Mr. l. X Treas
and sons visited Relatives at taEec sun
dav.-A large crowd of people attended
the sale Friday az the home 81 = Il
Nedlcllan a.-cea ~ed Mrs. Mcclellan
will make her home with BIER ~0n-iu
law and daughter. Mr and Mr~ John
II. IunSford Airs a. 4 Fields visited
her sister Mrs Johnston at Hickman
Thursday Owing fo quarterly Confer
encs. being held at Cayce saturday AMI
sunday. There viii - uo preaching at
Rush Greek SUNDAY morning bui viii
be- az about 3 O'Clock Boz thr afternoon
The young folks enjoyed 90 party af
the home Of Mr. and My- Lee Henry
Saturday night Mr and Mr. Geo
pol~grove and two little daughters. viS
ted relatives in Union city saturday
night
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bne week has passed since You left rs.
And your memory fingers still.
our place l. vacant CD our home.
Which never can be- filled.
We were there 20 take your dying hand
And see your last sweet smile:
But Jesus nipped this little bud
That b. might bloom I'm Heaven.
We think ~ you az all times
No eye can see us weep.
But many silent tears are shed
When others are asleep.
We are going % meet you. dear RUBY.
ON that bright and blessed shore
Where the faithful are together.
We shall never part no more.
Written by her teacher. Ollie Rich
ardsOn.
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CAYCE NEWS
Interesting Items py the COuiut
Special Correspondent

Mrs r. 4 Mayfield received "A tele-
gram announcing the death Of her
brother. Ralp Cunningham. at Planters
Vile. Miss. on March 14th. at four
O'Clock He will be- buried at Verona.
MiSs.-Isev. W a. Baker preached at
the Methodist Church Sunday.-Quar-
tcrly Conference will be- held here NEXT
Saturday and sunday. Bro. Clark will
preach Saturday night and Sunday
Andy BOndurant and daughter. Miss
Eta. spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Campbell.-Mr. and Mrs. GoIey
Wade. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Harrison
and Bob Roper spent Sunday with &.
l. Bondurant and family-Mrs Eta
Mailing and Mrs. 4. J.. BOndurant at
tended a birthday dinner for Tommie
Reed Thursday.-The Ladies' Aid met
with Mrs y. W. Naylor Monday after
noon The were 20 present-Rev. W.
III. Baker and Cecil were I'm Hickman
Monday--Mrs. Luther Hampton and
Mrs Ruth Clogs were I'm Fulton Tues
day--Mr and Mrs Rufus Bircham
moved To the Shuck place. near Mr.
Zion Church Thursday. and Mrs.
ester Brown. Nr. and Mrs r. II. Treas
Glenn and Ethleen Oliver. Richa ri
Bransford, Mr. and Mrs @. II Whit.
were the guests Of Mrs J. w. Navlor
Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs. Sugg. Mrs q
l. Bondurant. Miss Annie Cruce. Miss
Ollie Richardson and Myra Belle Carr
were in Fulton Saturday-Joe Alter
l. able To be out again after an atfack
of tonsilitis.-Mr. and Mrs. A. G.. Camn-
hell visited Mr.. and Mrs @. w. John-
son Sunday.-Mrs. Mittie CampbelI "a.
the guest OF Mrs. Rachel Tyler SUNDAY.
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New crop Lespedeza seed guaran-
reed against dangerous grasses. and
well reclaimed az $50 per bu. here
Wire. write or telephone Wallace a
BOYD. Hollis Miss fg-2tr
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DODGE CAR FOR SALE.

On Saturday. March 2'iih. 20 fhe high
cSf bidder. CASH. between - and 3 D
N near Courier office. Gar has hecu
run les than one thousand mile. prac-
ficnlly new u E Wilson 4u-2c
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". o. ". NOTICE.

All members are urged 10 ie present
next meetin. night Tuesday March
.z2nd { rccut business.
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Groves Tasteiess chilli Tonic

restores vitality and enerey - Purifying and en-
riching the blood. You can 5000 feel is Strength
Ming Invisorstins Effect Price Goc
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We have good selection OF s,,its
coats dresses. waists and millinery eor
you 10 select from. Come to this sfor..
Besides finding what you want ron VIII
save money.-Dobsons
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Only eight more days till Ehst.,
Sunday. Get your new suit nov -
Dobsons.