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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-01-28
Notice OF Hearing Objections
ITO Proposed Improvement
Assessment Dist. No. Al
Hazelton and New Haven Townships, February 10
1921, at John Cutler Farm Sec Is
Hazelton Township

ID. 1921, for the purpose OF hearing OBJ
jections to the proposed improvement
and for the purpose of finally determin
ing the limits of said Assessment Dis
trict.
| The proposed assessment district for
such highway which is subject to the
right of the undersigned to alter, is des-
err bed as follows:-Said tentative district
includes all lands within the following
boundaries:
HAZELTON TOWNSHIP
Commencing at the south west corner
Of section 81 Hazelton Township, thence
running east on township line between
Hazelton and Venice Townships II miles
to west north and south line of section
81, thence north on said / line II miles
to the north east and west line of
section 20, thence east on said line 81
miles to the intersection Of east north
and south line of section 81, thence
north on said line 81 miles to south
east and west l line Of section 10, thence
west on said / line 3a miles to the New
Haven Township line, thence south on
said Township line to place of beginning.
NEW HAVEN TOWNSHIP
Commencing at the southeast corner
of section 80 n g W Haven Township,
thence running west II miles on town
ship line between N w Haven and
Caledonia townships to east north and
south line of section 35, thence north
on said ! line thru sections 80, 26, 90, ID,
and IL to the south east and west 1 line
of section IL, thence east on said line
to Hazelton Township line, thence south
on said township line II miles to place
of beginning.
All persons interested are hereby
notified that it is the intention of the
Board of County Road Commissioners
to assess all lands within the limits of
said assessment district as finally de-
terinined at said hearing on account of
the Improvement of said highway &C.
cording to the plans and specifications
on file in the Office of the County Clerk.
Given under our hands this 18th day
of January, A. d. 1921.
AMOS PARMENTER
VIM. 81. CLINE
Board of County Road Commissioner
Shiawassee County, Michigan
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-01-28

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tarrel as shown. 1t should be at the
right height from the floor for filling,
at the same time resting on the floor
10 prevent strain on the nails and tear
ing the sack.-DGle Van Horne, In Pop
ular Science Monthly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-01-28
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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
Live Stock Decrease
In Georgia Last Year

ATLANTA, Feb. 7-There were
4,o93,000 domestic animals on Georgia
farms January l this year, with total
farm valuation of $14O,445,900, as
against 5,005,000 animals one year ago
whit an aggregate valuation of $201.-
$4,000, decrease of slightly less
than two per cent in numbers and of
thirty per cent in value. This is the
announcement made to-day by John
S. Dennee, agricultural statistician for
the United States Bureau of Crop Es-
Inmates cooperating with the Geor-
gia Department of Agriculture divis-
ion of agricultural statistics.
He bases his conclusions on hun
dreds of reports received by him re-
Gently direct from the farmes of the
State All kinds of farm animals, ex-
cepting milk cows, show a falling off
in numbers. The increase in milk
cows is about two per cent, and he
places the number of dairy cattle
at about 100000 head. But as there
are 310,737 farms in Georgia, it is
plain to see, he says, that there are
not near enough milk cows in the
State to supply the population and
that the farmers should get busy and
increase the number of dairy cattle.
He figures out that if a pro rata dis
tribution of the cows were made, it
would give to each farm only COW
and a half
Sheep is the really distressing fea-
ture of his report, he points out. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Dennee the number
continues to decline steadily and at
present there are only 10000 as COM
pared with 125000 a year ago and
$4,000 two years ago. This SPLEEN
did industry is fading out in Georgia,
he says, due in part to the lack of per-
manent pastures, the settling up of
the range counties, vagrant dogs, and
the low prices of wool and mutton.
Every farm should grow some sheep
he believes. They are not costly to
maintain, and they serve admirably
to keep the weeds down and the farm
revenues up.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
No lizard Times"
Shown In Georgia
Atlanta Business Men Declare State
Is as Prosperous as Ever

ATLANTA, Feb. 7.-Georgia is a
southern state, geographically and
sentimentally, by traditions and by
political inclination, but this not
mean that Georgia deserves to be
classed with the other Southern states
apparently in the grasp of "hard
times" or at least laboring under
such hallucination, which is just as
bad III spreading the impression to
other sections of the country, accord
ing to business leaders here.
There are no "hard times" in Geor-
gia, say Atlanta business men. The
state is as prosperous as ever. All
industries are booming full blast. The
way is being cleared for additional
industries. Business as usual" is the
program which is being followed here
and in other cities of the state to the
minutest detail.
There are number of reasons for
this condition, it is stated. the most
important of which, it is pointed out.
is the diversification of interests, and
while the state, declares these same
business men, should not pat itself
on the back" at the expense of its
neighbors, the existing normalcy
should be advertised to the world.
The Southern States that are in the
throes of depression, according to
business men, are unfortunate: but
Georgia, they say, must not suffer by
this generally bewailed depression
when every phase of business is NOV
ing forward in the most consistent
manner.
National houses, banking and the
various otherwise, it is pointed out.
consider the South as a whole. Thew
study the Southern states from a sim
gle viewpoint, and while in MANY in
stances, say Atlanta business men.
their deductions may be correct, thew
will make mistake and do Georgia
an injustice if this is done at the pres
ent time. If "hard times are in the
South, Georgia is the grand excep-
ton, 1t is claimed here.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
Peach Growers Urge
Need Of Pest Probe
Legislation Proposed To Aid Both
Peach Men and Tobacco Planters

ATLANTA, F e b.-Both peac
growers aad tobacco growers in Geor-
gia, number of whom are in the city,
today expressed considerable interest
in legislation proposed by U. S. SEN
ator Harris of Georgia looking to-
ward investigations affecting the
growth of their products. The peach
growers particularly are interested in
having the government appropriation
bill proving for $4,000 to continue in
vestigation of peach pests and $4,000
to carry on investigation of tobacco
production and handling in the state.
Both amendments, according to
news received here today, will be con-
sidered by the senate agriculture COM
mittee when they take up the bill in
the next few days.
The failure to receive the amount
of $4,000, estimated by the Depart
ment as essential for the peach inves-
LEGATIONS, will, it is stated here. jeop-
ordize the entire Georgia peach crop
which is the largest in the country.
Already much loss has been sustained.
and reports have been sent to Wash
ington that the government work was
showing results.
Under temporary emergency fund
the department of agriculture at
Washington has been carrying on the
work. following the efforts of Sena-
tor Harris and Congressman Larsen.
Repots eceived hee show the whole
section of Fort Valley peach growers
together with the Georgia Fruit Ex-
change, are aroused over the possibi1-
ity of losing the government work
deemed essential.
The other amendment of Senator
Harris providing for money to carry
on tobacco investigations was also re-
quested by the Georgia department Of
agriculture. The Georgia State Col
lege of Agriculture has informed
Senator Harris that it is anxious to
begin the work, but the lack of funds
has shut off the department..
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
Auto Prohi Ruling
Hits Owners Hard
Enforcement Officers Declare Auto
lists Be More Careful in Future

ATLANTA, Feb.-Auto owners in
Atlanta and other sections of the state,
in commenting today upon ecent de-
cision of the United States Supreme
Court, declare that the ruling has
placed new and important respon-
sibility on them. The decision, rem
dered in connection with prohibition
enforcement, holds that the owner of
a motor vehicle is responsible for the
use of it in transporting booze to the
extent that the vehicle may be confis-
Gated if thus engaged, whether the
owner consents, or even knows it is so
used.
A business man or social leader
may leave car standing and without
the knowledge or consent of the owner
it may be borrowed to do little trans
porting and if caught in the act it may
be confiscated, without recourse. Joy
riders, with or without permission,
seeking to enliven the joy-ride with
contraband, may cause the kind and
accommodating owner of the car to
lose it. Hard isn't it? And appar-
entity, it is claimed. cruel and unjust
invasion of the right of private owner
ship.
J. c. Thompson, of Atlanta, was
caught with liquor in car. He had
bought the car, OH the installment
plan, from an automobile dealer in
Atlanta. At the instance of the other
automobile dealers in Atlanta, this
automobile dealer carried the case to
the court of last resort, showing that
Thompson had paid but few INSTALL
ments on the automobile and that title
rested in the automobile dealer. The
high court, however, declared the car
forfeited.
Justice McKenna, of the U. S. ST.
preme Court, reading the majority
opinion, indicated the belief that
should the court hold that the right of
confiscation extend only to the inter-
est of the offending purchaser, it
would be aiding violation of the pro-
hibition law. Bootleggers could al
ways buy a car 'on time and thus run
risk of very small losses.
This, it is stated here. is indeed a
very dangerous law from the car own
ers point of view, but, as pointed out,
it should emphasize the need of being
careful.
Don't lend your cars to irresponsi-
BILE persons and be sure it is locked
when you leave it on the street" say
prohibition enforcement officers.
The number of losses from thefts of
cars, added to the number of wrecked
cars resulting from irresponsible joy
riders, should have taught carefulness
long ago. Owners have learned, in
deed, that if they wish to keep their
cars they must be constantly on
guard. The ruling of the Supreme
Court admits another hazard to the
owner and every possible precaution
should be taken against it.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
WOMAN'S CLUB TO
HAVE SPRING SHOW
Chamber of Commerce Hears
Proposition Friday Night
BLACKWELL EXPLAIN S
Chamber Authorizes Committee
to Bid for College

Miss Caroline Crawley of Brenau
School of Expression addressed the
call meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce Friday night in the interest of
a Pageant to be pat on under the
auspices of the Woman's Club. A
committee was selected to cooperate
with the ladies in securing the Opera
House and otherwise assist the la
dies in making the pageant success,
should they decide to have it.
A matter of much Interest to the
people of Fitzgerald was presented to
the Chamber by Elder w. M. Black
we'll of the Primitive Baptist church,
whose denomination is contemplating
est b hing College some
where in South Georgia. Townsville,
Cordele and Macon are also under
consideration for this college and a
strong fight may be necessary to Sc
cure this desired institution. Elder
Blackwell stated that his denomina-
tlon expected to spend about two
hundred thousand in a college plant
and asked Fitzgerald to present a
proposition to the locating commit
tee. The matter will be looked after
by the educational committee of the
Chamber of Commerce and may be
brought to the attention of the city
council at its meeting Monday night
J. c. Petty, the famous breeder of
rabbits. was con the job" and exhib
tied varied selection of furs, made
up to deceive the most expert, from
rabbit skins, grown in his back yard.
Mr.. Petty requested the moral sup
port of the Chamber of Commerce in
behalf of Rabbit Clubs among bows
of the town.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
VOL. XVI, NO. 16
TWO DIE in DUEL
in ROCHELLE BANK
John Mccall and S. S. Fryer Kill
Each Other Over Money
MCCALL DIED HERE
Rushed to Fitzgerald Hospital
After Shooting Friday

ROCHELLE, GA, Feb. As. S.
Fryer, prominent citizen of the Sec
ton, was shot and instantly killed
in pistol duel with John A Mccall,
another prominent citizen which took
place in the Bank of Rochelle this
afternoon.
Mccall, who was shot in the stom-
ach, died at the Fitzgerald Hospital
at $3.50 o'clock Saturday morning. He
was rushed to the hospital in an au-
tomobile Immediately after the shoot
ing but his injuries were too serious
to respond to the best surgical at
tention
There were several people in the
bank at the time of the shooting and.
it is said, that their lives were en-
dangered by one or two wild shots.
Fryer was the first to fall, when
Nc Call sent bullet crashing through
his head, it is alleged. However, be-
fore Fryer's body hit the floor, Nc
Call crumpled and reeled with bullet
wound in his stomach.
Each of the men fired their pistols
five times, all but two of the bullets
going wild.
Dispute Over Money Matters.
1t seems that dispute arose be-
tween the two men over the division
OF some insurance money that thew
had just received in settlement of a
claim of loss by fire of cotton ware
house at Greensboro recently.
The quarrel was first started in a
private office of the banking institu-
ton. 1t was believed by officials that
the men had reached a definite agree
ment when they left the room While
argument was resumed and two min
utes later both men were on the
floor, one dead and one dying.
Both Men of Families.
Sheriff 0. L. Smith, of Wilcox
county, happened to be in Rochelle
at the time the shooting occurred. He
took the wounded man in charge and
rushed him to Fitzgerald.
Both men resided in Owensboro
district of this county. Fryer leaves
a wife and three children. He was a
prominent planter and widely known
throughout this section.
Mccall lost his wife by death last
week, it IS said. He has six children.
in Wilcox. a cotton buyer and is
director in one of the banks at Re-
becca.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
FARM BUREAUlNEEDS
MORE COOPERATION
Officers Urge Attendance al
Meeting Next Thursday
M u ST FILL ORDERS
Failure of Farmers to List Prod
ucts Causes Loss

Chairman Marion Dickson and Sec
rotary c. T. Owens of the Ben Hill
county farm bureau federation is
sued a call today to all members of
the bureau to attend the meeting OF
the advisory board here Thursday af-
ternoon. The need for more active
cooperation is stressed in the call,
which follows:
Dear Farm Bureau Members:-
All Farm Bureau Members, es-
pecially the Advisory Board Mem
bers, which includes the officers OF
different Community Councils are
urgently requested to attend the next
regular meeting of the Ben Hill
County Farm Bureau which meets
Thursday, the 10th, at 2:3O p. m.
This will be very important meet
ing at which time we expect to dis
cuss the growing need of water mel
ons and make fertilizer contracts in
order to buy in bulk, thereby saving
several dollars per ton to all who
buy in this way.
The establishing of a Curb Mar
ket in Fitzgerald will be passed upon
at this meeting. Many other things
will be taken up. one thing in partic-
ular a more active cooperation on
the part of the members. The mar
keting of farm products is becoming
very burdensome on the Secretary
on account of the members failing to
list through the proper channel such
things as, the members have for sale.
We now have oders for syrup,
sweet potatoes, corn, velvet beans,
hogs. and hay. On account of de-
lays, which is being caused by o t
knowing where to get these commod-
tiles in due time, we are losing some
orders.
Parties who wish to purchase any
kind of seed for planting, such as
peas. cotton seed, corn, and water
melon seed should make their re-
quests known at this meeting or
earlier. If you are interested in the
success of your Farm Bureau you
should attend this meeting.
Youse very truly,
M. Dickson, Chairman,
c. T. Owens, Secretary.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07

Georgia Magnet Is
Again In Public
Annie Abbott, Whose Powers Once
Astonished World, Gives Exhibition

ATLANTA, Feb. Miss Annie
Abbott, known throughout the world
as The Georgia Magnet" is back in
public eye after years of retirement,
according to news just received here.
She has just given an exhibition at
Hotel Astor, New York, and appar-
emily her powers over the natural
laws of weight resistance and the
force of gravitation are undiminished,
for those who saw her, it is stated,
were as much impressed as were her
audiences thirty years ago, and as
many explanations are offered as to
the source OF strength of this frail
woman.
Away back in 1890, Miss Annie Abb
bolt, who shared with Lula Hurst tn .
title of the Georgia Magnet" aston
ished the world with remarkable exhi-
billions of strength from some un-
known power. Miss Abbott claimed
that it came from prayer, while Miss
Hursts friends said her power was
due to personal magnetism.
At any rate, either of the women
could hold down table that five men
could not raise, and raise table that
five men could not hold down; resist
the strength O five men exerted to
push her from standing position,
and raise table and hold it in the air
by touching it with the tips of her fin
gers, and otherwise perform feats that
were marvellous.
Both women toured Europe and the
Continent and gave wonderful exhibit
tons. Miss Hurst was the pioneer
in the movement, but Miss Abbott. it
is stated, was worthy lieutenant and
resisted the best efforts of Sandow and
Flanchott, famous strong men, and
defeated the wrestlers of China and
Japan who called her "The Evil
One"
But Miss Hurst and Miss Abbott
passed from the publir view and tho
the majority of the people in Georgia
forgot all about them. Now Miss
Abbott has appeared once more.
1t is remarkable that Georgia should
produce two such women as Miss Abb
bolt and Miss Hurst, and that they
should have no successful imitators.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
QUARTERLY BIRTHDAY
LUNCHEON

The birthday dinner or luncheon of
the LIST for members of the w. r. c.
Hall was enjoyed by all that attended
On account of some things and the
weather there was not as MANY out as
there should have been, all though the
old adage proved true that "rhany a
dark and dismal morning may turn to
a bright and sun-shiny day" Satur-
day morning was sure enough dark
and dismal and rainy but noon found
the weather charming so that at 4
o'clock it was bright and sunshiny in
time for the luncheon, which was ex-
ira good The thirty that enjoyed it
hoped that there would soon be a
dinner planned for the second quar-
ter.
Some of our members were sick,
some caring for the sick, some abb
sent, others indifferent, and still some
that did not know in time, but we are
hoping for a better turnout next
quarter. Of the thirty present there
were only four that claimed the
months of February and March as
their birth-months. Thirteen wears
ago at the birthday for the same 3
months, there were thirty more than
all present at the latter occasion but
on the former occasion there were also
thirty other guests, very few of the
old crowd being here. Now they are
scattered far and wide and a great
many have passed on.-Hattie Nelson.
Press Cor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR MAYOR
To the Citizens of Fitzgerald:

To the Citizens of Fitzgerald:
Recognizing the importance of the
changes made through the addition
of the Women voters for the election
of officers of the city, and appreci-
ating fully their laudable aim to help
to make Fitzgerald bigger and better
city in conjunction with the former
voters of the city, I have consented to
become candidate for Mayor at the
solicitation of numerous friends
among the men and women of the CITY.
who have the welfare of the commun-
ity at heart.
y Should the voters honor me with
rthis office, it shall be my purpose to
administer the affairs of the city in the
interest of all of the people, without
prejudice or favor, to the end that
the moral and material welfare of the
city may be properly advanced with
due regard to the tax burden from
which the taxpayers are entitled to
reasonable relief 1t shall be my aim
to enforce rigidly all ordinances lead
ing to higher morality and to the pro-
lection of life and property.
Assuring you of my fullest appre-
citation of your careful consideration
OF my candidacy, I am,
Drew w. Paulk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
.RHODES-ASH

RHODES-ASH
Miss Essie Ash and Mr.. George
Rhodes were married last Sunday at
Specific Church by the pastor Rev.
David B. Nicholson, of Fitzgerald.
Both are prominent young people of
the Browning section of the county.
Atlanta Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Swain an
nounce the birth of ten pound son
this morning at their home on West
Suwanee Street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
SURPRISE PARTY
FOR MRS. IOLLEY

On Sunday morning, Feb. 9th, Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Mercer, Mr.. and Mrs.
French, Mr.. and Mrs. O. S. Middle
brooks and family, went up to Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Jolleys' on East Altamaha
Street and surprised them with nice
birthday dinner, it being Mr.. Jolley's
and Master Homer Middlebrooks
birthday. Everybody seemed to en-
joy the occasion fine.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
MRS. TURNER IS
HOSTESS

A delightful informal affair of Sat-
urday afternoon was the "At Home"
given by Mrs. James E. Turner at
her attractive home on South Main
street complimentary to her charming
house guests Mesdames Jamse N.
Brawner and Lewis N. Gaines of At
lanta.
Lovely vases and baskets filled
with narcissi, violets and jonquils
added greatly to the attractiveness of
the parlors where the guests were as
sembled.
Delicious waters and punch were
served all during the afternoon.
About twenty-five guests called be-
tween four and six o'clock.