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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
FOR FITZGERALD

The city council Monday night voted
unanimously in favor of an election
on the question of bond issue for
funds with which to build an audi
forum and additional class rooms a,
Fitzgerald High School.
A committee from the Woman's
Club and members of the board of
education convinced the councilmen
and convinced many who had pre-
vlously been opposed to spending
large sum of money on the high
school building. that such an expen-
diture was warranted and that the aud
itorium and additional class rooms
should be built.
That much has been accomplished.
But if the project is to be carried
through to success, the good women
who are behind it and its other ad-
vocates must realize right now that
the battle is not won, indeed, it has
not even started. There is vast diff
ference in convincing a body of men
like the city council that the money
should be spent and in getting ma
jority of the registered voters of the
city to go to the polls and vote to tax
themselves to spend it.
The Leader was not one of the ad-
vocates of high school auditorium
before the council meeting Monday
night. The Leader believed that it
would be better to wait few years
until the city was able to afford big
new high school building more pre-
tentious than the present one and
could make the present high school
building Fourth Ward primary and
grammar school.
However, tho we may dream in the
future we must live in the present
and present conditions seem to warrant
the expansion of the present high
school building. The city has ample
unexhansted bonding capacity to make
the improvement and now is the time
to make il. The Leader knows bet
ter than to say that the auditorium is
assured" or to predict that it will be
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

been presented since December 18th
No concrete evidence has been pre-
scented by the A. B. and A. railroad TO
show that the 1920 wage scale is un-
just and unreasonable in itself. Re-
Gently President, now Receiver, Bugg
SAID it was too high and deduced
reasons why it was too high, or would
be too high now.
Col. Bugg says simply and force
fully that the A. B. and A. has not the
money wherewith to pay the present
wage scale. Col Bugg further
states that the road has no means of
increasing its earning capacity. In
other words, under the present system
of private ownership and operation of
railroads, under competition according
to the operators own statement, it is
impossible for the A. B. and A., and
supposedly for other roads similarly
situated, to earn enough money to pay
a FAIR AND JUST scale of wages
to the men who do the work.
The A. B. and A. railroad is abso-
lutely necessary to this section. 1t
can not be operated and it can not be
dispensed with, if the statement OF
Col. Bugg are true-and the Leader
has the utmost confidence in Col. Buge
as business man, gentleman and
a man. There is but one way to avoid
the dilemma OWNERSHIP OF
ALL THE RAILROADS.
1t is to the interests of the United
States and every tax payer and every
shipper in the United States that
South Georgia and the other territory
served by the A. B. and A. be devel-
oped to the highest degree, Its de-
velopment is absolutely impossible
without the service normally given by
the A. B. and A. railroad. But can we
ask that fifteen hundred of our fellow
men, with the families dependent on
them, shall be offered up as an he
roic sacrifice on the alter of South
Georgia Progress by forcing them to
work for this railroad, to assist our
sectional development, at wage that
will not permit them the full measure
of the necessities, comforts, and lux
cries of life that se1f-respecting, hard
working men and women are Justly
entitled to enjoy?
God grant that the day has passed
when the man who works with his
hands could be distinguished from all
his fellows of less arduous pursuits by
the shabbiness of his clothes and the
leanness of his stomach. God grant
that the day has passed when the wife
of the man who works with his hands
was drudge and slave to the stove
and wash tub; when his children was
confronted with an almost, impossible
barrier to something better than their
fathers had. Because God so con-
structed man that his life,s work
must be done in overalls, did He in
tend that mans wife to wear calico
and calloused palms, and that man S
children to forego the full measure OF
childish freedom from responsibility
and toll and the right of youth to a
complete education and an equal op-
portunity with others to take Gen
erals position in life's battle, even
though his father marched in the
ranks?
T. The REAL opponent of the
| strikers is not Col. Bugg, nor Mr..
Croxton, nor Judge Sibley, it is the
SYSTEM that holds that public util-
tiles should be operated for private
gain and the devil take the little fellow,
or the little railroad, that can't stand
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
THE LEADERS OPINION
ON THE STRIKE
(From Yesterdays Daily


The Leader in this controversy
takes the POSITION that the present
difficulties of the A. B. and A. rail-
road and other roads of the country
are the strongest possible evidence in
support of its contention that the gov
eminent should own and operate the
railroads, While the government was
operating the railroads under an alb
surd arrangement that required it to
pay six per cent on all outstanding
securities of the roads, water and
all---criticism upon criticism was
hurled at the government executives
and at the principle of government
ownership.
Now the railroads are back under
as great degree of private control as
the sad experience of years have
shown to be safe. Immediately, all
over the nation begins the creaking
and rumbling that threatens a ire
mendous crash. Remember the
present almost prohibitive freight
and passenger rates were put into eff
feet AFTER the government had re-
linquished control of the roads and
the present scale of pay was fixed
BEFORE the government relinquish-
ed control.
Consider critically 1.-THE two sides
OF the wage controversy as theyhave
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
(From Yesterdays Daily
HELP Y M r c
TO BE SUCCESS

There are some fathers in Fitzger-
aid who did not attend the banquet
Friday night and those fathers missed
something that would have done them
world of good. For their benefit
would like to stress few pertinent
points. Let us give our boys a chance
to make good citizens.
l am afraid we do not realize how
many boys never have a respectable
chance in this world. Let us prepare
for them place where they can have
wholesome sports under the proper
conditions. Let us fathers get bet
ter acquainted with our boys. Know
what they are doing and where and
with whom they spend their recrea-
ton hours. You could not invest a
dollar in any institution where the re-
turn would be greater in the move
ment known as the Y. M. R. c.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
ASermon to Live By
By Rev Elan franklin Dempsey, D. D.
MANS FAITH rs Gop,s oPPoRTuNIrY

MANS FAITH IS GODS OPPORTUNITY
Scripture Genesis r. 10 The initiative of every good thing
from God He the solitary place which the streams that
turn the mil-clappers of the world" (Verse One)
God the Great First epoch
mans life Verse Four.)
Old age impeachment departure the life of
of faith Verse 1-4)
Mans faith is Gods opportunity work earth. Oddly
enough without it, He hindered do no mighty
works because of their unbelief" Verse 1-4.)
Men pilgrims through the eartnot
Greatness of that shall and survive
Heaven the gift of God and the effort
oanment from God and attainment
Sc ~ -
here and hereafter And into the land of Canaan they came
Ten generations only between Abraham flood
begun forget God What of that in
trial. in Sickness afcon loss of loved ones Hav
also forgotten?
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

built this year or the year after, or
any time. But does believe that the
auditorium and additional class rooms
are needed and would like to see them
built.
The Leader would suggest further
that Chief Wilkerson's proposal that
an additional $1,000 for extension of
water mains and better fire protection
be included in the bond issue. A
great many voters who will remain
luke warm toward the auditorium pro-
ject, will strain point and vote for all
the bonds in order to assure better
fire protection for their property.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
A Thought for the Evening
A VERSE AND A VIGNETTE
By Dan G. Bickers
NOT THE WRITE WAY
By Dan G. Bickers

NOT THE WRITE WAY
Professor I've been readn' how that Chicago way
Where odors of the fertilizer plants have full sway,
Where free to liesense that school mans
come to
That I've got right American ''t is me "
An maxim this his will and law---if right not won't
Admt--he adds codci says may say, He DON'T"
Says, GO to- say what you please-Il hide my
tors hammer"
But me? take the license to talk proper
Or split nf1nves to just my utter freedom flaunt to
Be just free to follow rules break them, 81 SEEN
+ DONE, 81 taken or if should please, II wis" Il ween
I've got the right to say you al' singuarly used
And if | do not say it still should not be abused;
I'll drap my aitches and my gs say tote and git and
"fotch"
"cotch."
In other words just the Iynch the language be
law unto myself and say just what choose you see
Nobodys got the right to spot my language for
And anyhow. that Windy City mani know she amt"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
GEORGIA SHOULD
BUY A., B. & A.

Back in 1911 or 1912 the writer of
this article addressed communica-
ton to the late Jas. r. Gray, then ed
itor of the Atlanta Journal, suggest
ing that the State of Georgia purchase
the A. B. & A. He saw fit to publish
this letter and gave the suggestion
his endorsement in lengthy editor
ial. The Legislature was in session
at that time and after having person
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE Or EXCEANGE-Wilr
sell one of the best paying busi4
nesses in Fitzgerald or wiltexchange
1t TOR Farm Lands. Address P. o.
Box 4e4, Fitzgerald, Ga. If
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
FOR R RNr
LOSTi
FOUND

SOW TAKEN UP-A black and
white spotted sow has bSeH taken up
at my farm for the past sixty days and
can'be had for the payment of its feed
ana this advertisement. A mile north
OF Cotton Mill. Nose M. Mccall d.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

Mrs. A. F. Graves who has been
spending the winter with her daughter
MISS Eula Lee Graves in the home of
INF. and Mrs. G. P. Mingledorf on
west Magnolia Street left Tuesday for
her home in Atlanta.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

WHEEL FOUND-A bicycle has
oeen found and can be had by paying
LOT TINS ad after Identification at the
Leader-Enterprise IF
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE OR RENT-1o room
house in. first class shape and ten
acres, just outside of city. For par
ticulars see A. G. BROWN, 4O6 w.
Orange St. if
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE-Settings OF. Minorca
eggs, guaranteed fertile, $500 pei set.
ting. Also registered cockerels. Phone
547 or call at 512 w. Ohoopee. d25p
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red
Chickens and eggs. SaM Wilcox.
405 South Grant Street. IS
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
CLASSIFIED ADS
PHONE 32s
WANTED

LADY OR GENTLE MAN AGENT
Wanted in the city II Fitzgerald to,
sell the genuine J nR. Watkins Medi-.
cines, Spices, Extrhct4 Toilet Prep
arations, etc. All Of spare time. A
wonderful opportunity to get into bus
mess for yourself. White today for
free particulars and sample. J. R.
WATKINS CO., 81 Mfmphis, Tenn.
,WdM30p
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

WANTED-Will buy any quantity of
Fryers, Hens, Roostefs, Turkeys,
Geese, Ducks, Guinaes delivered. Cas-
per Hide & Skin Co. Phone 3O6. If
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE-About-2 20 Head good
farm mules, cheap. Cksh or Terms.
J. c. BUSH. if
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE FLOWERS-Pink Vine.
Queens Wrath l year old, Is or 6 for
$l.00. Pink Dorothy Perkins Rose
Is large two year old plants. Dc,
Mrs. H. G,Powell, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR sALE-Plants, prize winning
Red Carnations, Soc doz.; Carnations,
Marguerite, mix colors, SOC to $l.O0
dozen. Daises 10c dozen. Mrs. H.
Pollard, ia w. Oconee. Phone lis.
dip
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SEED CANE Call Z Or see
DR.. M. L. WILLIAMS, SIC e. Jessa-
NINE Street. dM8p
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE-Large white Crysan-
themums. Mrs. w. L. Watson no
W. Suwannee Street. It
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE-Rhode Nsland Red
Chickens and eggs. Sam Wilcox.
405 South Grant Street. If
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

: Mr.. B. B. Vaughn left Monday for
SANFORD Fla. were Re holds a position
with the Atlantic Refining Company
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE-Easter Lily Bulbs; 3O2
w. Cypress St. d4p
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

TRUCK AND PASSENGER CAR
to exchange for stockof merchandise
Phone or write what you have. Lang
& Co., Omega. Tiff Co., Ga. ddM4
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

CORD WOOD-For Aft. Cord wood
and prompt delivery, phone 227. 1T.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE-We buy and sell auto
parts for all make cars. Sell us~your
scrap automobiles and saw mill ma
chinery. CASPER Hide & Skin Co.,
Phone 3O6 If
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Isler and
Two children have returned home after
a pleasant visit to Mrs..s:5sler's parents.
mar and Mrs. w. S. Roach in Amer
icus.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

WANTED-Will pay for issues of
Leader Enterprise, Jan.ll- to May /.
1920. Advise by letter dates availa-
Bile. Address Leader-Enterprise. if
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

SEED CANE-Red cane; average of
three feet long. Can be had>at $500
per thousand. Call at J. D. Thornton
IU/ East Fine street. d8p.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
FOR SALE

EOk SALE
SEED CANE-Red cane, average Of
three feet long. Can be had>at $500
per thousand. Call at J. D. Thornton
zO/ East Pine street. d8p.
FOR SALE-Easter Lily Bulbs; 3O2
w. Cypress St. d4p
FOR SALE-We buy and sell auto.
parts for all make cars. Sell US your
scrap automobiles and saw mill ma
chinery. CASPER Hide & Skin Co..
Phone 800. If
FOR SALE FLOWERS-Pink Vine.
Queens Wrath l year old, Is or 6 for
$1.00. Pink Dorothy Perkins Rose
Is large two year old plants. d.
Mrs. H. G.Powell, Fitzgerald, Ga.
FOR SALE-Large white Crysan-
themums. Mrs. w. L. Watson no
W. Suwannee Street. It
FOR SALE-Settings of Minorca
eggs, guaranteed fertile, $500 pei set
ting. Also registered cockerels Phone
5A or call at 512 w. Ohoopee. d25p
CORD WooD-For Aft. Cord wood
and prompt delivery, phone 227. 1T.
FOR SEED CANE Call : 0r see
DR.. M. L. WILLIAMS, SIC e.! Jessa-
mine Street. dM8p
FOR SALE Or EXCEANGE-Wi1r
sell one of the best paying buss4
nesses in Fitzgerald or wi1Eexchange
it for Farm Lands. Address P. o.
Box 494, Fitzgerald, Ga. If
FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red
Chickens and eggs. Sa6 Wilcox,
4O5 South Grant Street, if
FOR SALE-About-2Q Head good
farm mules, cheap. CMh or Terms.
J. c. BUSH. If
FOR SALE OR RENT-1o room
house in. first class shape and ten
acres, just outside of city. For par
ticulars see A. G. BROWN, 4O6 w.
Orange St. rs
FOR SALE-Rhode Nsland Red
Chickens and eggs. Sam Wilcox,
4O5 South Grant Street. If
FOX SALE-Plants, prize winning
Red Carnations, Soc doz.; Carnations,
Marguerite, mix colors, SOC to $l.oO
dozen. Daises 1Oc DOZEN, Mrs. H.
Pollard, ia w. Oconee. Phone lis.
dip
FOR RENT
ROOM & BOAtD--At reasonable
rate. Mrs. ]. S. Harris, 4O1 E. Mag
nolia Street. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-20
ANOTHER FAIR WARNING"

Editor Star: Moved by an intense
desire on my part TO do what little |
can to prevent friends of law and
order the loss of their automobiles,
beg to call attention to what / IN
derstand to be very recent decision
of the United States supreme court IN
the federal act, TO the eff
feet that, whenever intoxicating liquor
is found in an automobile both the
liquor and the car are lost to the fed
eral government, or subject TO be con-
fscated, and no claimant of title
thereto in any respect, nor any per-
object to the car being confiscated.
provided, | apprehend, the title claim
ant or mortgage consented 10 said
car being used by some other person;
in other words, the title holder or
mortgage assumes the risk of the
car being put to an unlawful use and
lconfscation by the federal govern
ment.
Now, our state statute perhaps does
not go as far as the federal act ac-
cording to the above Interpretation,
but the result will probably be the
same, inasmuch as there need be no
surprise expressed by "liquor run
lncrs" and their friends, or by anyone
IeIse, if in case there is an effort in the
state courts on the part of some per-
son to claim title or mortgage to an
automobile there sought to be confs-
Gated that the federal government is
permitted to step in and take charge
of the car and bring about its confis-
Ication in a court which will refuse to
recognize retainer titles, leases, mort
!. cages or any adverse claim now il
: such common use to prevent law en-
forcement
, With few exceptions the courts
seem to be determined to do what
/ they can to enforce these prohibitio-
! statutes, and the 1'liquorites" are re.
ceiving but scant consideration fol
. their various schemes to avoid the
: teeth of the law. L. n. Green,
r Prosecuting Attorney
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SHADY

Shady, Jan. 19-Mr. William Shock
ley and friend of Lowell were visitors
here Friday.
Master Melville Little of Ocala
spent the weekend with school friends
here last week. Melville played his
violin at the services Sunday, which
added much to the music.
Miss Clara King, teacher of Cal
vary school, visited Misses Vivian
Douglas and Naomi Holland Friday
and Saturday.
Mr.. Mack Williams, who has been
seriously ill for the past month, was
taken to the Ocala hospital last week
and we are glad to hear that he is
improving.
We regret to hear that Mrs. Martha
Coin is not so well and hope she will
soon be entirely recovered.
Monday was Daddy Titles birth
day and he has passed his 93rd year.
His friends are hoping he will see
many more. With the aid of crutches
Mr.. Little gets about and helps him
self remarkably well.
Mrs. L. L. Horne entertained her
Sunday school class Saturday at a
picnic at Williams Springs. Many
games were played and the children
spent the time happily. At noon, or
whereabouts, Mrs. Horne, assisted by
Mrs L. A. Jones. served dinner, when
the children enjoyed to the utmost.
Mrs. Horne entertains the class once
each quarter and awards special prizes
fol best class work and attendance,
and is rewarded by having a large
class of little folks who love her very
much.
Miss Mary Woods of Ocala attend
ed the B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening.
Some hogs are being shipped from
here this week. Messrs. W. J. Ed
wards and F. G. and George Bull are
selling some. also the colored people
are helping to load some cars
Breaking ground for staple crops
ard preparing ground for early truck
keeps. few of the farmers busy just
new. A large acreage of tomatoes
will be planted. Mr.. w. H. Little ex-
poets to specialize in bell peppers and
as he is experienced in truck raising,
we expect to see something.
There will be a fifty Sunday meet
ing at Olivet church on the 29th and
Both of this month. A large delega-
tion from the Baptist churches is ex-
pected and fine program has been
arranged. We hope to see all friends
there both DAYS. Bring dinner and
remain for evening services. Dinner
viii be served on the grounds both
Saturday and Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-20

1t is penny wise and pound foolish
to beat your swords into plowshares
when the other fellows are polishing
theirs on a e-Jacksonville
Metropolis.
Correct you are, Friend Met; only
amend pound foolish to read damphool-
ish. If our Statesmen" don't act
more sensibly the United States will
be as impotent ten years from now
as it was ten years ago.
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home places.
Plant now!

Wallace Screws, former publisher
Of the Montgomery Advertiser Of
Montgomery, Ala, was an Ocala visi-
tor yesterday Mr.. Screws is on his
way to his winter home in Orlando,
but stopped in Ocala to see Silver
Springs. Mr.. Screws is brother of
the famous Colonel Screws, who COM
manded the 167th Infantry, Rainbow
Division, and established quite a rep
utation as a commander in France.
Colonel Screws is now in charge of
the troops in the strike district in
Alabama.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-20
A PLUCKY PHYSICIAN
TAMPA Timesl


DR.. Sheldon Stringer, former city
physician, while crossing Franklin
street at Twiggs street yesterday
afternoon was knocked down and pain
fully bruised. The car was driven by
a stranger, who only tarried long
enough to say, 81 yelled at him to get
cut of the war;" and speeded on be-
fore his identity could be learned. DR..
Stringer was not seriously injured,
however, but that probably will not
be said of the driver if the doctor
meets him again. DIR. Stringer was
at the time of the accident on his way
to Gordon Keller hospital to perform
"a surgical operation on a child who
had been brought here from Dunnel-
Ion, suffering with appendicitis, and
despite his bruises and the shock he
performed the operation.
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still was captured and the old man
arrested to whom the salesman had
been for his load. With only empty
bottles the salesman was not arrest
ed. Arrest of the salesman, who rep
resents one Of Tampa's leading whole
sale houses, was averted by the tip
to officers having been misunderstood
It is the belief of the officers that the
salesman carried his load of booze out
OF Tampa and into the neighboring
county, but that he had tried to re-
lplenish for disposal further along his
round"