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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
TWO LEADING CoLoNISTS
AND CITIZENS


VIM. R. Bowen and John B. Seanor
are two men of similar characteristics
and contemporaneously intimate with
each phase of the development of our
Colony and town from 1895 to 1922.
Both have ever been modest, unassum-
ing, never counting an office, yet
alert to the public interests and re-
sponsive to civic duty absolute
iy, reliable in their integrity, depend
able in cooperation, each pursuing the
even tenor of his way and with good
business sense adding to his worldly
store by methods homes and wise.
John has always been a quiet sober
sort of fellow yet. he was able by in
trinsic worth to capture one of the
most attractive OF the seasons bellies
Miss Grace Bauder who was making a
visit to her brother the banker Mr.. F.
S. Bauder. They were married the
same year and established themselves
as another pair of the early home build
ers OF the town.
Mr.. Bowen, familiarly called Billy
in those days, was in his youth quite
a gallant who loved to dance and sing
with the best of them. Many pro-
gram was made the better for tenor
solo given by Mr.. Will Bowen.
Somebody in Fitzgerald must still
have a picture that "Billy" had made
of himself and sixteen OF the society
girls of the day and he called it Isl,
teen to one in token of the slogan
then made popular by his fellow name
sake William J. Bryan.
The number sixteen figures again ii
Mr. Bowers life as the actual numbc
of years he courted the lady of hi
choice who is now his wife
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16

Plain as Our landscape is, II has
special attractions for the scholar
who courts quiet surroundings, seen
cry not too exciting, yet stimulating
to genial and M Interrupted studies.
u The hills command no very broad
horizon, the prospect is sufficiently
sylvan to give an agreeable variety
without confusing the mind, while the
river IN good part compensates for the
sameness as it winds sluggishly along
the confines If the village, flowing by
the monument into the distance
through the meadows. ThOreau. writ
ing of II, loosely says; ut Is remark
able for the gentleness of its current,
which is hardly perceptible. and some
have ascrl5ed to It's influence the pro
verbal moderation of the inhabitants
of Concord. as celebrated In the Revo-
Mtion and on other occasions. II has
been proposed that the town should
adopt for its coat Of arms a field YER
dant with the Concord river circllng
nine times round it."-"rable Talk"
A. Bronson Alcott
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
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OF COURSE!
p. H. FITZGERALD
LAUDS r. v. BOWEN

{ Fitzgerald Tribune of 1910 J
During the trying season of putting
the Colony affairs on substantial
basis one of our greatest questions
was that of the Railroad facilities. l
found in Mr.. r, V. Bowen, who was
a splendid Southern gentleman a
valuable aid in this matter. No one
but myself can ever know what his
assistance TO me meant at that time
He had money it is true, but he was
liberal and optimistic and used his
money and his influence to further our
plans in way and at time that was
especially helpful. As man ! respect
ed his integrity and as friend /
found him dependable.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
FOR TREASURER

| hereby announce my candidacy for
Treasurer of the City of Fitzgerald to
succeed the late G. P. Mingledorff. In
order that the voters may know that
| am capable of filling this position,
will say that for two years was tax
collector for Telfair County and was
for five years county commissioner
of said county.
The position is one of trust, the hand
ling of the peoples money, and if cleo
ted will faithfully discharge this
trust.
| respectfully solicit the votes of
every class of citizens in our city.
JOHN M. WILLIAMS. .
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
Class in History.

Scaliger believed that glass was a
compound Of powdered gypsum egg
'hells and lobster shells, kneaded into
paste in the earth. II was sup.
posed to be taken out by the son or
nephew of the man who buried 1t
md nodded into delicate translucent
vessels. Gonzales de Mendoza. who
had Travelled In China and had seen
the process of manufacture, an.
nounced that the hardening was done
IN q furnace. This was confirmed by
alvarez. the Jesuit missionary. who
added the further information that
while the necessary clay was found
IN many parts Of China all porcelain
was manufactured In one town of the
province Of Chiamsl. because the wa
ter OF that part Of the country was
especially adapted to the purpose,
some OF the vessels, he explained.
were tinted blue, some red, some vel.
low, but those presented to the king
were yellow only. The province Of
Cniamsi" Is undoubtedly the province
OF kiangsi and the town. Ching-te-
chen, which has been noted for its pro
duction Of fine porcelain from the
Fourteenth century.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
utah's Natural BRIDGE.

Among the canyons of southeastern
Utah are three great naturcl bridges,
forming the only group OF the kind in
the world. The Nonnezosbe. or Rain.
bow bridge. IS the largest On MI ret.
aral arches vet discovered, and is only
Jour miles from the summit OF Navajo
mountain. From the, summit of the
mountain Rainbow bridge appears as
he tiniest OF arches In n wilderr =
II rock. The group" bridges In 1 cab.
IS they may be called to dlfferentiate
hem from the solitary Rainbow II 4
ire in San Juan county, near ira head
If White river.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
WHOEVER CONGRATULATED

Since my wife"s death, five years
ago, | have suffered greatly from stom
ach and liver trouble and gas attacks
] lost over so pounds, and at times was
as yellow as saffron. My doctors
could not help me. Six doses of Mayr s
Wonderful Remedy have entirely cur
ed me. / have Eegained my weight
and every one is congratulating me
how we'll look. 1t is a simple,
harmless preparation that removes the
catarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allays the inflammation that
causes practically Iall stomach, liver,
and intestinal ailments, including APP
pendicitis. One doSe will convince or
moey refuded.-Denmark and Nation
al Drug Co.'S, and druggists every
where. adv
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
FOR TREASURER

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of City Treasurer to fill the
unexpired term OF the late G.'P. Ming
ledorff, subject to the rules Of the call
election to be held on April 18th, and
should you honor me with this impor-
tant office ! promise the faithful dis
charge of the duties of same to the
best of my ability.
Your vote and influence will be ap-
preciated.
R. J. SPELL.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
CORNER STONE LAYING
AT CENTRAL METHODIST

We guarantee that no other South
ern church has had laid corner
stone under such unique circumstan-
ces. Its walls are arising right
under the shadow of the Lee-Grant
hotel and its corner stone laying par
ticipated in by people from every state
in the Union and Old Glory playing
an important part, with the old Union
veterans as standard bearers as well
as some of them members of that
church, led by pastor son OF a
Confederate veteran, and the exercises
On day most sacred to all northern
people. Truly Fitzgerald is making
history
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
FOR TREASURER

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of City Treasurer, to fill
the unexpired term of Mr.. G. P. Ming
ledorff, deceased, subject to the rules
and regulations of the coming election.
During the time Of the administra-
ton of this office by Mr.. Mingledorff,
on many occasions assisted him in
his duties, thereby qualifying myself
for the office.
Your vote and support will be great
ly appreciated
MRS. G. P. MINGLEDORFF.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
Announcements
FOR CITY TREASURER

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of City Treasurer, subject
to the election of April 18th, to fiji!
the unexpired term of G. P. Mingledorf
deceased. If elected I promise the
faithful performance of the duties of
the office to the best of my ability.
Your vote and support will be appre-
ciated.
GUY F. ROBINSON.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
For Alderman First Ward

! hereby announce my candidacy for
Alderman of the First Ward, subj,
to the coming election, to fill the I'M
expired term of MrA G.. S. Flournoy,
whose removal from &he city made va
cant the office. If elected | pledge the
faithful performance Of the duties of
the office.
Your vote and support\will be APP
preciated. B. H BEALI.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
For Alderman at I.ara.

hereby announce ny candidacy for
alderman-at-large to iii the. unexpired
term of Mr.. A. H. ThArmond, resigned
If elected | promise Va faithful per-
tormance OF the duties of the office.
Your vote and support viii be appre-
ciated. F. r JUSTICE.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for Alderman-at-L axge to sue
coed A. H. Thurmond. assigned. If
elected | will endeavor to d my full
duty to the satisfaction of all\citizens.
GEORGE w. FfERRINGTON.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

| have purchased the entire inter-
est of F. w. Shultz in the Royal Cafe
and all accounts due by him are paya-
bic by him after February 9TH, 1922.
Marl7 ]. M. WHITTLE.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
For Alderman at Large

At the solicitation of>many friends
| hereby announce for the office of
Alderman at Large and Assure the
voters my appreciation should they
favor my candidacy.
T. M. WALDEN
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16

Mr. and Mrs. j. w Howder enter
tanned large number of friends OF.
Friday evening in honor of their SON
William who returned last week from
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. July /, 1901.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16

Benny Leonard. lightweight
champion of the world. is the or
title holder now wearing a CROW
who has not risked wedlock. He 5
very much Of a home boy and lives
with his mother and sister in New
York. This is the most recent pic
ture Of the champion and HI.
mother.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16
NOTICE.

Have moved the Fitzgerald Vulcan
MIXING Company to lis E. Pine St. '9s
T, H, DANIELS, Mgr.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-16

Maar3l.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05
WILL OVERHAUL
MAIL SYSTEM
Postmaster General Work Believes lie
Can Save 100000 Year
In One Office.

WASHINGTON, June 5. - Post
master-General Work has begun thor
ough organization of the post offices
OF the country, as a result of the dis
covery recently that more than quarter
million dollars was nGedSssly, spent
each year in one of the larger Offices OF
the country.
An official of the Office of the chief
rnstal inspector was detailed by Dr.
Work when he was first assistant post
master-general to make detailed an
alysis of SURPLUS help. material and ap-
paratus in the post office in question.
After four months recognizing various
departments it was found, it was said.
that 100000 could be saved each year
strnctions were issued, however. that
nothing should be done that would i'm
pair the efficiency or expeditions hand
linz of the mails. Complete rPports
are exnectcd soon which viii aid the
postmaster general to decide where re
trenchment may best be made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05
MEMORIAL SERVICES
BY ODD FELLOWS
Rebekahs Unite i'm Services at Temple
and Cemeteries After Attending
UniVerSalist Church.

Memorial services of the Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs were held yesterday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock at the temple, fol-
lowed by the usual cemetery service. As
is the usual custom members of the two
lodges attended worship. in the morning,
being guests this year at the First Uni
versalist church.
An unusually large delegation attended
the church service, meeting at the tenn
pie at 10 o'clock. They were seated in
the center of the church Rev. Z. p.
Wood. pastor. spoke on Friendship, bas-
ing his subject on the story of Jonathan
and David. He spoke of personal friend
ship and the lodges part in friendliness,
which is the recognition of human broth
erhood as the great need of the world
today
The service at the temple was in
charge of the RebekahS and included Sc
lections by mixed quartet. the placing
of flowers on the altar by Mrs John Bar
den as flower girl and charges by the
past noble grand. At the close of the
service four young women dressed in
white marched to the altar, each taking
bouquet of flowers and leading the
other members of the order, many OF
whom carried flowers
The Odd Fellows then formed i'm line
for the march to the cemetery where
they conducted brief service drum
corps led the march, followed by the Can.
tons and subordinate members. The
women were taken to the cemetery in
automobiles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05
AN ERA OF NERVES.
Motor Cars May BE Responsible in Great
Measure for Nervousness.

There is a general impression that
this il an era of nerves" That means,
of course. not that people have any more
nerves than their ancestors had. but that
they cannot govern them as well-or are
not as well governed by them, to put 1T
another way.
If there is any foundation for this be-
lief it POSSIBLY lies in the frequent big
and little shocks which are incidental
both to the driving and riding in auto
mobiles Indeed, these nerOvus blows are
felt rather more by the riders than by
the drivers, and more than a few of
them feel more of mental and physical
weariness after their excursions. partic-
uIarly if made in the midst of heavy
traffic and through city streets. than do
tbe men or women who hold the steering
wheel and have more or less confidence in
their own ability to keep out of trouble.
Some suburbanites have learned that
motoring into town is a poor preparation
for a DAYS work here and refuse invita-
tions made by kindly neighbors to make
the motoring Journey in that way. Such
refusals are not always easy, but they
are the part of wisdom for all who feel
Themselves under an appreciable strain
as soon as they reach the streets where
cars and other vehicles are numerous.
But great numbers of people do ride in,
or drive. automobiles, and though they
are by no means, as yet, majority of
tha population anywhere, they are a
fraction of it large enough to make their
peculiarities. if they have any, noticeable
to careful observers.-New York Times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05
BRATTLEBOR0 LOCAL

Marriage intentions have been fled in
the office of Town Clerk G. $. Hopkins
bv SlaVer Archer Herrick. machinst,
of Brattleboro. and Miss Eleanor VIII
lard of fownshend.
Mrs Harold Mason won the ten dollar
prize given by the Devoe & Raynoids
company for the best color scheme pre-
sented at. the Walter #. Spear paint
store last week, during the AIirrolac dem
onstration.j
Final certificates in penmanship have
been AWARDED by the Palmer method of
business writing, 30 Irving Place, New
York city, to the following pupils of st.
MiehaeIs school: Joseph z. Dube, John
J. Guiheen, Timothy J. O'Connor and
Doris Y. Porter.
About 80 members of Brattleboro
camp. 72S7. AI9W A. met in Red Mems
hall Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, and
the degree team escorted them to the
local cemeteries to decorate the graves of
the departed members of that order
Delegations wers also sent to the Meet
lnghouse Hill, West Brattleboro and
Dummerston cemeteries
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05
TWO LIQUOR RAIDS
IN WHITINGHAM
Two Arrests Made BY BrattlebOro OIL
GERS After Large Quantity of
Iiauid Had Been Found.

Two liquor raids were made in Whit
ingham Saturday night by Sheriff Frank
L. Wellman and Deputies and a large
amount of liquid supposed to be int6Ni-
eating was found. samples of which were
brought away to be analyzed. More
than 10 casks of stuff was found. Two
farm houses were raided and the owners
arrested. They were Harry Faulkner
who furnished bail for $500, and Alfred
Williams. who furnished bail of $500
States Attorney Harold +. Whitney rep
resented the state and Acting Judge w
X. Daley of the municipal court fixed the
bail
The respondents. who live not far
from where several hundred men are
building a big dam for the New England
Power Co, were notified to appear at a
hearing in Jacksonville before the munich
pal court June II. The officers returned
late last night.
Sheriff Wellman took along Deputies
T. ii. Metcalf. John q. Tucker and Clar-
enee WelIman of this place, B. \. Whit
temore of Guilford and John Clark of
Newfane, and they were joined at Jack
sonvine by Constable H. g. Reed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05
LIFE SAVED BY
SHEPHERD DOG
r. Edgar Bruce of South Vernon Pinned
to Ground by Bull, but Escapes
and Shoots Animal.

X. Edgar Bruce of South Vernon had
narrow escape from death Saturday
morning about 80 o'clock while leading
his registered Jersey bull to water. The
bull charged Mr.. Bruce, breaking the
heavy staff with which he was being led
ana throwing Mr.. Bruce to the ground,
where he was pinned by the bulls horns,
and it was only by the aid of his English
Shepard dog that his life was spared.
The dog bit the heels of the infuriated
animal. which Immediately turned on the
dog but the latter was quick enough to
get away. As soon as the bull attacked
the dog, Mr.. Bruce escaped and secured
his shotgun. killing the animal before any
further injury was done Mr. Bruce was
badly bruised about the face and shoul-
ders and his ribs on the left side were
injured, but the extent is not fully
known. The bull, which had always been
gentle was four years old.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05
AMERICANS TO STAY ON RHINE.
War Department Orders Retention of
1000 to 1,2G0 Soldiers There.

COBLENZ, June Mobilization that
900 or not more than 200 officers and
men of the American forces in Germany
will remain here Indefinitely is officially
made in a cable message to Maj-Gen.
Henry T. Allen from the war depart
ment. This means the retention of the
Sth infantry. less one battalion now in
the United States.
The new order will cause a complete
change in existing plans. and the staff
officers will send recommendations to
Washington that go officers and 400 men
be returned to the United States. The
present strength of the American forces
is .562 men and 156 officers.
The news that most of tho American
troops now here are to remain has put
the men in ioYful mood.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05

HOME WEDDING
Double Ring Ceremony in Brides Home
on High Street-COuple VIII Live
at 50 High Street. s~

Miss Lula Rebecca .Tfeald. daughter
of Mrs. Caroline Wilder Heald of 50
High street, and Brainard Dearborn
Taylor, son of Maj Linn ID. and Minnie
Dearborn Taylor. were married Satur-
day afternoon at , O'Clock at the home
Ct the bride. The ceremony was at
tended by only the immediate relatives
of tie two families. and took place in
the living room which was attractively
decorated with palms, ferns. gladioli.
roses, carnations and SnapdragOns, bas-
lietS of maidenhair and snapdragons on
tall pedestals making a graceful addition
to the decorations in the living room and
dining room, where the same color
scheme of pink and white was effectively
carried out
Rev, e. Q. s. Osgood. pastor of the
Unitarian church. oficiated and used the
beautiful gown of white crystal beaded
georgette ever white satin, with a bridal
veil caught back from the face coronet
fashion, with a bandeaux of pearls. She
carried n shower bouquet of maidenhair.
white sweetpeas and lilieS-Of-the-valley
Her only attendant was her cousin, Miss
Dorothy Fisher of Hartford. Conn. Act
ing as ring bearer. she Wore a white silk
frCck and carried the rings in n basket
of maidenhair white sweetpeas and
white marguerites Directly after the
ceremony an informal reception followed,
when refreshments We're served.
Among those attending the wedding
from out Of town were Frederick +
Fisher, Mrs Emma G. Fisher and Miss
Dorothy Fisher of Hartford Conn, Mrs
G. w st. Armour of New York city
Miss Lula Whitcomb and Charles Dana
W.hittomb OF Bellows Falls The brides
travelling costume was a three-piece suit
of sand-colored velour with hat of the
same shade made of straw and silk
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor left by automo
| bile for wedding trip to Canada. Upon
their return they viii be at home for thg
| present at 50 High street. Mrs. Taylor
came to Brattleb0ro from Keene. y. Fl.
about five years ago. since which time she
| has been employed as bookkeeper at The
| Holstein-Friesian associations office. Mr.
| Taylor is assistant manager of the S. \
| Smith Mfg Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-05
FRAUD JURY TAKES
UP LUMBER SALES
Special Investigators Making Headway
Into Charges of COllusiOn-
S1,S54,076 Is Unpaid.

WASHINGTON, June with the
second week of the investigation by the
special grand jury of the so-called war
frauds getting under way today develop
ments may be expected to follow rapidly,
according to the meager reports.
Considerable progress has been made
in presenting evidence in the lumber
case the first TO be undertaken by the
inquisitorial body impaneled under a
special act of congress.
The lumber cases were among those
referred to by Representative Woodruff
of Michigan, Republican, in a speech in
the house last April, in which he read an
official memorandum from Ernest G.
Steward, in charge of the contract audit
section of the army's finance department,
to his superior officer, setting forth the
basis for his belief that the sale of sur
plus lumber should be investigated by the
department of justice.
The armys surplus lumber was sold
under contract with the government by
a firm. Mr. Steward charged, which had
been appointed by representatives of
lumber interests to act as agents "for
the osteRsible purpose of so regulating
the disposal of surplus stocks of lumber
then held by the government as not to
disrupt or injure the transactions of the
commercial trade.
Four kinds of wood were to be dis
posed of by the original contract the
memorandum SAID. NOTWITHSTANDING
this. 30 kinds were sold, land by ques-
tionable agreements between the direc-
tor of sales and the contractor there was
also included many million feet of ma
hogany. cherry, walnut and other very
valuable hard woods
Facts developed by the army's audit,
Mr.. Steward asserted, warranted the as
sumption of gross fraud and collusion
The value of the lumber sold, the audit
disclosed, he reported. was S4,697 III,
of which the government received s.
S43. 3.095, leaving a balance due to the
government of $1.S54,016, which, he
said. never has been paid.
Evidence and official statements 'on
which to base civil and criminal ac-
tions" were prepared by army account
ants and forwarded TO the department
of justice "some eight months ago. ac-
cording to the Steward memorandum.
Although $4,000 contracts were inves-
tigated and audited, Mr. Steward as
serted. 1T can be stated beyond argu-
ment that the contract in question is one
which for criminal ingenuity is sur
passed by none