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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
G. P. Mingledorf Dies
Suddenly Saturday
Well Known City Treasurer Passes
Away At Home Here

1t was terrible shock to the entire
city to hear that Mr.. G.. P. Mingle-
dorf had suddenly passed away on
Saturday morning at his home on west
Magnolia street. He had seemed in a
normal condition and at his usual du
ties on Friday. He was taken at bed
time with the illness that so quickly
proved fatal in spite of utmost medi-
cal treatment.
All day Saturday the offices of the
city were closed in respect to his men,
ory SO long had he served the city as
Treasurer ever since 1908.
He was lawyer by profession be-
fore he became treasurer.
He had been a member of the M. f.
Church south, but attended services
with his wife at the Episcopal church
in this city. He was a quiet unassum-
ing man but had the respect of all
and the warmest regard of those who
came in closest touch with him. His
loss will be keenly felt.
The funeral services of Mr.. Minge-
dorf were conducted by Rev. Shannon
house and Rev. Langston in the Epis-
copa1 church on Sunday at 1880 AM.
Scripture reading and prayer by
Rev. Langston and an impressive and
practical talk was given by Rev. Shan
nonhousc which was followed by brief
words of eulogy by Rev. Langston and
Mayor Drew w. Paulk and Supt. U.
]. Bennett, two of the closest friends
of the deceased. With Mrs. Greena-
walt, the assistant organist accomp-
anying, two beautiful songs were
rendered; the first Gathering Home
by a quartet composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. Shannonhouse, Miss Marjorie
Owens, and Mr. Burr Stokoe.
The second was that beautiful hymn
"Abide With Me- rendered by the
full choir of which other members
were Miss Bonnie Haverfield, Mes
danes Dan Mckay, and J. c. Regis
ter and Mr.. J. c. Glover.
With Messrs Littlefield and Taylor
in charge, the pail bearers were d.
w. Paulk, U. ]. Bennett, R. E. Lee,
A. H. Denmark, J. B. and E. A. Rus
sell, David L. Paulk and D. N. Nc
Lemore.
The remains were conveyed to the
Seaboard and from thence to Spring
field. Ga, for interment
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
PARTY

About thirty enjoyed very inform
al social given by the members of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robertson on
north Lee street on Wednesday eve
ming.
The feature of the party was the
celebration Of aWshington's birthday
and several of the ladies came dressed
in Martha Washington costume and
old colonial day costumes. with powd-
cred hair and black patches.
The decorations throughout the
rooms were flags and miniature cher
ry trees. Numbers of jolly games
were played, some of which brought
out the idea of the day. At the close
of the evening delicious sweet course
was served and on each plate a cherry
was placed on little spary and tiny
red hatchet placed there on which was
given as favors. On the dining room
table large white birthday cake with
tiny red, white and blue candles was
very pretty The candles were so
arranged on the cake as to form a
flag.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
FITZGERALD FURNITURE CO.
TO TAKE ON UNDERTAKING

The Fitzgerald Furniture Company
are closing deal by which they come
into ownership of the William Nc
Cormick Undertaking establishment.
and will conduct regular Undertake
ing and Embalming department. with
their Furniture business.
A beautifully fitted up chapel is one
of the Improvements that the firm ex-
poets to add, taking the south room
of their furniture store for that pur-
pose.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
Engineers Buy Coal
Mine; To Operate 1t

HUNTINGTON, w. Va.,-An en-
terprise unique in the coal mining in
dustry of West Virginia and Ken
lucky is revealed in the plans of the
Coal River Collieries Company. a
$2,OOO,000 corporation with headquar-
ters in this city. The company is vir-
tually owned by the locomotive engin-
eers throughout the country, belonging
to the National Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers. Warren S. Stone
chief of the Brotherhood is chairman
of the company's board of directors
and William B Premier, also an ex-
ecutive of the brotherhood is vice
president
The Engineers company has ac-
quired control of 1884 acres of coal
land in Boone county and has recently
taken over the Eureka Coal and Min
ing Company's operations at Preston
burg, KY. The Company has planned
to establish its own retail yards in
Cleveland, Ohio. and in several advan-
tageous spots throughout the Middle
West.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
Young Men Hear Jack
Mayes Monday Night

The Junior Chamber of Commerce
held an interesting meeting Monday
night at the Chamber of Commerce
at which President Jack Mayes was
the feature attraction for the evening.
Mr.. Mayes, always interesting when
talking, was especially so on this oc-
casion and gave the boys some good
fatherly advise, which if applied by
them in their future conduct and af-
fairs will make them useful citizens.
County Agent c. T. Owens, also
spoke. Refreshments were served at
the conclusion of the occasion.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
COrdele Kiwanis Do
Missionary Work Here

DR.. T. ]. Macarthur, president of
the Cordele Kiwanis, Prof. Gordon
Singleton, Mr.. G.. Henry and Sam
Roberts, enthusiastic members of Cor
dele's Kiwanis Club made a flying Wis
it to the city Monday, and were met
by number of members of the
Chamber of Commerce at their head
quarters, where DR.. Macarthur and
others gave full information as to the
why and wherefores of Kiwanis and
its varied blessings for the community
which will embrace its doctrine and
live up to them.
hlwanians are the natural born boost
erS OF community and combine COM
munity building with weekly pleasant
sessions around festive board the
regular meetings being held at some
local hostelry during the usual meal
hour of the business or professional
men. Fifty members are required for
a charter and only two of any one vo-
cation may be members of the organ
ization.
An invitation was extended to the
local business men to send a delepa-
ton of twelve or more to the next
meeting at Cordele, where they will
the guests of its club at supper and
learn more of he mysteries and bene-
fits of Kiwanis.
Mr.. O, L. Bradshaw was selected as
local chairman to direct the initial
steps of the prospective local club
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
Fitzgerald Boys
Join Marine Corps

SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb. 22-For
the first tim Elm the history of the
local recruiting .ration IT the Marine
Corps at 204 Broughton street, two
brothers enlisted in the Soldiers of
the sea at the same time and will be
transferred to the large training camp
OF the Marines at Paris Island, S. C.
These young men were Aubrey P.
Hunter and Robert Lee Hunter, sons
of Mrs. Samantha J. Hunter, who
resides at Fitzgerald, Ga. Young Au-
brey served one year in the Army dur
ing the world war. and his brother
Robert saw two years service as a
soldier.
Both received excellent discharges
from that branch of the service at the
close of the war; and returned to Fitz-
gerald, where their intentions were to
settle down but the old wander lust
was in them, they wanted to see some
thing of the world, and chose to do
so, the Marine way, by taking advan-
tage of the happy combination, SER
vice on land an at sea.
Private Aubrey and Rober whtile at
Paris Island, S. C. will undergo a
short preliminary training, in order
that they may brush up on their drills
and will then be ready for service in
the various posts of the Marine Corps
which are scattered over the entire
world.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
Investment Company
Wins Important Case

The South Georgia Building and
investment Company, owners of the
Lee-Grant Hotel, secured confirmation
by the State Supreme Court of a ver-
dict rendered in their favor by a Ben
Hill County jury last year. The case
was against ]. r. and Dorothy Will
cox, former lessees of the hotel, for
rent and against J. B D. Paull1, w. S.
Halle and c. w. Mclean as sureties.
The amount involved is $2,77S75 and
interest for term OF two years
Judge James K Hines wrote the
opinion for the Supreme court. with
all the judges concurring.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
RECEPTION FOR BROTHER
AND SISTER MOSHER

Wednesday evening at eight o'clock
the members and friends of the Central
Chmristian Church met together at
the church to express their love and
appreciation for the loyalty and faith
fulness OF these highly esteemed men,
bers of this church. The hearts and
cupids strung on the walls and espec-
tally the two hearts pierced by cupids
arrow reminded some of us at least
of delightful days long past and we
sincerely hope that many of the young
couples present at this time may live
to celebrate their 50th wedding ami
versary.
After all had registered in the brides
book, short and enjoyable program
was given.
Song by all.
Solo-Miss Jewel Hall.
Talk-by Mr.. w. A. Adams about
what Brother and Sister Mosher mean
to us as a church as we'll as a few
other points.
Solo-Mrs L. A. Turner with Flute
Obligato.
Clarinet and Piano Duet-Mr. Tur-
ner Brown and Mrs. Parrott.
Talk-by Mr.. ]. T. Davis.
Vocal Soio-Dr. Turner.
Talk-Bro. Bruce Nay "The Gold
en- Wedding, and a slight rehearsal
of the meeting and marriage and sub
sequent bits of home life.
Response to Bro. Nay by Sister
Mosher, in which we find that two
bears are necessary to every family,
bear and forbear.
Clarinet and Piano Duet.
Closing song by all "Blest be the
Tie that Binds"
Refreshments were served by the
Loyal Daughters and ladies' of the
7 L. B. S.
Thus closed one of the many enjoy.
able meetings at our church and we
hope that as the years go by that many
more such meetings may take place
in our midst
The register of all the guests of the
day both at Hall and Church will be
to our friends pleasing souvenir oi
this. to them especially, happy day.
May great joy be theirs and long BIZ
their stay on this CHEEKY old world.
M. J.R
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
SPOTLIGHTS

Grand Opera in Atlanta this spring
promises to be attractive as ever with.
out those former stars Caruso and
Farrar4 Musical appreciation grow
in the masses just as its most ardent
advocates have hoped and proclaimed
***
Mr.. c. B. Tidwell of Atlanta So
we'll known throughout the South in
connection with the local management
OF ticket sales for Grand Opera has
been appointed on the Caruso Memor-
ial Fund as committeeman, William
Lawson Peel already being an execu-
tive of the Association.
A fee OF 1000 pounds will be demand
ed by Westminster Abbey authorities
tor th eprivilege of taking ictures OF
Princess Marys wedding party as thev
enter or leave the building; the money
will be devoted to a restoration fund
for the aedifice.
Apropos of Drives-Would YOU not
call the preparations for Princess
Mary of Englands wedding soft
oae, when boxes are placed on village
streets to hold the pennies of poor
children who are expected to contrib
ute to Dreceof
A**
And now Judge Lands resigns from
the Federal bench on March 1st to
give all his time to his $4,000 lob as
baseball commissioner as his double
role was getting too arduous.
49,
Following an inspection by a board
OF five engineers, seven theatres in
Washington were ordered closed un-
til they are madt Safer for fire protec-
ton and structural strength either of
their roofs or balconies. Ten other
theatres are under examination. II
Will be several months before some
OF them can reopen as the work must
conform to new and rigid building
regulations.
Are we going to let our Cannon rust
from now on? Right on the heels of
the resignation of Uncle Joe Cannon
from the long service of 46 years in
Congress-so long that the late Champ
Clark said of him that "Uncle Joe
was here in Congress when most of the
present members were trying to put
their big toes in their baby mouths
comes another:
James A. Cannon of Columbia, s..
T., appointed Postmaster by President
Grant in 1873 and serving continuous
ly ever since has just been relieved by
another appointment.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
Mrs. w. F. Varnadoe
Dies AT Pinehurst

Mrs. w. F. Varnedoe, age 81 years
died at her home at Pinehurst after
an illness of three weeks
She is survived by two sons, H. B.
Varnedoe of this city, J. w. Varnedoe
of Pine hurst Two daughters, Mrs.
T. w. Walton of Pinehurst, Mrs. E.
M. Dell of Triton and large number
of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the
home at three o'clock Saturday after
noon with interment at Lilly
Mrs. Varnedoe will be remembered
here by her friends having visited
in the home of her son H. B. Varnc-
doe at 404 north Main Street.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
Coca Cola Company
To Enlarge Quarters

The Coca Cola Bottling Works are
making preparations to extend their
already complete bottling plant, and
to add considerable floor space to the
present building.
The plans contemplate an entire
new two story addition to their pres
ent quarters, with cement floors and
an up-to-date equipment for bottline
their popular drinks Under Mr.. Ben
toms personal management the plant
has continued to prosper and their
business has entirely outgrown their
present facilities.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

Mrs. George Kicker accompanied
Mrs. G. P. Mingledorf on her sad mis-
sion of conveying her husbands re-
mains to Springfield last Sunday, re-
turning with her yesterday, while Mrs.
U. ]. Bennett and Miss Edna Graves
went as far as Abbeville on Sunday
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wadley Garbutt
met them with their car at Abbeville
on their return.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
CHICKEN DINNER

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Kenne-
-dy Memorial Church will serve a
Chicken dinner at the w. R. C. Hall
for the benefit of the needed improve
ments at their church. The public is
cordially invited to come. Price SOC
per plate.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
CARD OF THANKS

eW wish to extend Our sincere
thanks to our many friends for their
assistance who were SO kind to us
during the death of Our beloved wife
and mother who departed this life on
February 18th, 1922. Also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
eW wish to especially thank the
following sisters: Mrs. Fannie Tucker
Blanche Thornton, Eula Gum, Grace
Smith, Pattie Davis, Temple Lane
Annie Jones, Annie Thomas, Meater
Wilson, Clara Arnold, Mardella Dix.
on, and Miss Minnie Nicholson.
Family
]. E. Varnadoe,
]. L. Varnadoe,
Dewey Varnadoe,
Terrasee Varnadoe,
Theodore Varnadoe,
Willie Varnadoe.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
NEW MANAGER FOR
HOME FURNITURE CO.

At recent stockholders meeting of
the Home Furniture Co., Mr.. N. N.
Littlefield was elected manager and
treasurer for his company, having
purchased the entire interest formerly
owned by R. I. Maffett, who retired
from the company.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

Mrs. Mary A. Rowell and grand
son, Aaron Rowel, arrived in Fitz-
gerald from Ivanhoe, Ga. Aaronawill
attend school here. They will make
their home with Mrs. Rowell's daugh-
ter, Mrs. William H. Faust on west
Magnolia street.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

Mr. Harold Kassewitz of Georgia
University spent the weekend at
home that he might have visit with
his grandfather S. Tatel and wife who
have been spending month with their
daughter Mrs. J. Kassewitz and family
and are leaving Friday for their home
in New York City.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
COMMITTEE PLEASED
WITH BOOK FUND

The Library Committee of the Wo-
mans Club and the Library Board
who put over the drive for the book
fund on Wednesday are pleased with
the results which when the sums are
all reported will aggregate $3.50.
1t is probably all that coull be ex
pected at this particular time of strin-
gency and they heartily thank each
and every donor large or small. Come
and visit our library and see for your
self how much of help and of enjoy
ment it is giving the mass of our peo-
pie and you will be more glad that you
gave.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce
gave valuable assistance in the canvas.
The whole point is that love for a
man used to be a woman's all Just be-
cause it had no competition. But to-
day it must run hand in hand with
the other things, It's not enough
alone.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
EEBEKAHS GIVEN
OYSTER SUPPER

After the installation of officers of
Magnolia Rebekah Lodge last Friday
evening, the brothers entertained the
sisters with an oyster supper at the
Hobby Shop.
A delightful hour was spent and the
brothers were given a vote of thanks.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
Anniversary Column
(From Colony Citizen, Feb. II, 1897
Twenty-Five Years Ago

WORD CONTEST-To the pupils
OF the public schools making the
greatest number of words out Of
"GELDER'S NEWS DEPOT"
we will give Webster's High School
Dictionary; Webster's Common school
Dictionary and Webster's Primary
School Dictionary, in the order above
named, for first second and third larc
est number of words. Contest closes
on Washington's Birthday.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
WOMANS' CLUB NOTICE

Will each member kindly contrib
ute response tosroll call in Some
place I Have Seen in America? And
will those who have been asked to
Civ: talks please remember that the
date is March 1st and that we are
depending on you?
Program Leader.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

The excerpts in these columns to-
day are from an article called "Should
the Business Woman Marry?' in the
Atlanta Constitution.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

A card received from II. A. Burk-
hart from Miami, Fla, informs us
that he is having a delightful time.
EMr. and Mrs. Burkhart are motoring
through Florida and are spending
some time in Miami.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

A girl with real brains and vigor-
Gus personality will not give up the
opportunities which the single life
gives her for the uncertainties and
worries which marriage can give her
only at best.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

Mr.. J. Kassewitz spent Tuesday in
Atlanta on business for the Fitzgerald
Furniture Company.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

Miss Macy Williams had as her
guest the past week Miss Sallie Viii
liams of Florida.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23
TAX RECEIVERS NOTICE

/ will be at the Court House on Feb.
"a, Is, 28.
At Williamsons Mill Tuesday Feb
ruary Fl, II to II A. M.
At Vaughn Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 2l, 4 to P. M.
At Bowen's Mill Wednesday morn-
ing, Feb. %, II to IL A. M.
I will be at the above mentioned
places ON the dates named above for.
the purpose of receiving State and
Count Tax returns for the year 1922.
This February 7th 1922. M
E. D. PAULK, T. R.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1922-02-23

Leader Want Ads Bring Results.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-11-28
HANDCUFF KING
HERE WEDNESDAY

Children and aluts will pack the
Opera House Wednesday afternoon
and evening, 1t is anticipated, when
Chester hindu" puts on his pro-
gram, in which he escapes single
handed from handouts and shack
les and delivers himself from seal
ed mail sack on the stage of the
theater. At the same time the mer-
chants of the city, working in con-
junction with the well known per-
former will give away approximate
ly S40O worth Of valuable merchan-
disc.
Sheriff Lucius Harvey and Chief
Of Police John T. Bragg are both
to do their best to manacle the
Hindu" so that he cannot escape
from the irons.
Bring your own paddock" is the
word sent forth By the wizard Of
handouts and locks.
There will be an afternoon and
evening performance with special
rates for the day
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Gently given by the members Of the
Nellie Worthy Missionary Society at
the home of Mrs. Bradley Hogg on
Jackson avenue.
As the guests entered they were
requested to write their favorite
recipes on pages which were bound
in hand-painted covers for the BRIDE
elect
After a floral wedding contest
was enjoyed, Miss Thomas was Civ
en- two satin ribbons and after draw
ing several yards of it a miniature
auto appeared decorated in pink and
white This was driven by Master
Charles Speer, in a conventional
dress suit. BY his side was seated
little Miss Mary Hogg, attired as
a bride. This attractive couple pre-
scented the honoree with a suit case
which held many dainty and useful
gifts.
A salad course with an ice was
served in the dining room. The ia
bic was centered with a silver bas-
ket of Queens wreath. Silver can
dlesticks holding pink tapers and
silver dishes filled with minis and
sailed nuts were placed at intervals.
About forty guests were present.
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The enamel on teeth is the hard
est tissue in the human body.
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themums placed in tall floor vases
and silver baskets.
Mrs. Wyatt received her guests
in a gown Of black canton crepe
with a girdle of jet.
Miss Sue Powell, Of Hampton, Va,
sister of Mrs. Wyatt wore a black
satin model with bodice Of gold bro
caded velvet.
,irs. Lawrence Churchill who as
-.sted in entertaining was lovely in
an imported dress of sequin over
black satin introducing shades of
orchid, periwingle and blue.
Preceding the game a typical old
fashioned Thanksgiving dinner was
served, buffet style.
The top score prize, hand en-
broidered handkerchiefs went 10
Mrs. Cobb Miner.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Harold, Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Churchill, MIR. and Mrs. H. 0.
Jones, DR.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Wheeler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Rylander, Mr..
W. c. Cage and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Lanier, and Walter Page.
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80 BUSHELSOF
SWEETS RAISED

Thirty-nine bushels of sweet po-
tatoes of the Porto Rico variety.
having a market value of approx
mately 500, represents the harvest
just gathered by Mack Melton, an
Americas negro brick-layer, living
at 913 Davenport street. The po-
tatoes were grown ON one-quarter
Of an acre Of ground, without fer
tilizer, and little work save that
which could be given early at morn
ing and after working hours in the
afternoon.
On another quarter of an acre
nearby, Melton also raised AZ bush
els of fine corn, which has been
stored for future use.
The potatoes, averaging from 6 to
and 9 pounds, are of uniform
shape and color, none Of the tubers
being less than 6 pounds in weight.
Melton says that the planting of this.
acreage to potatoes and corn was
for the purpose of assisting him in
making a living, his occupation be-
ing that of laying brick, which he
did every seasonable day.
With the laying by of the corn
and potatoes, grain will be sowed in
meeting. Special seats will be pres
the two plots for winter growth,
and next spring, Melton says that
he will again plant potatoes and
corn, these proving a lucrative crop
for him.