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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
Nashville Stores Close
For Cotton Meeting
Court House Is Packed To Hear Mr.
Gilmore Deliver Address

Probably the most enthusiastic meet
of this kind ever held in Berrien coun-
ty greeted Mr.. A. A. Elmore of the
Georgia Cotton Growers Cooperative
Association at Nashville Wednesday
afternoon.
The leading merchants and bankers
had previously investigated and ap-
proved this plan for selling cotton,
Accordingly they agreed to close their
places of business during the meeting.
The most influential and substantial
farmers of the various districts of the
county were among those present and
were the first to sign contracts. Al
tho the house was crowded, everybody
listened interestedly while Mr.. EImore
explained how Cooperative marketing
mad helped farmers in other sections
and how this plan could be applied to
cotton.
Mr.. ElnHore concluded his speech by
answering various questions on the
s.o.ect. to the complete satisfaction
OF all present. The growers took
charge of the meeting then, a number
OF them coming to the front and in
tive minute speeches stated they had
signed the contract and wanted all
their neighbors to do likewise.
A local cotton buyer heartily en-
dorsed the association and advised
the farmers to join.
In the meantime large number of
cotton growers crowded around the
tables to sign contracts.
Good Meeting At Della
In spite of unfavorable weather. a
good number nf substantial! Irwin
County farmers attended TIE Cotton
Association e.ting at OciIla March
lst. Mr.. Elal,-c proved that he
knew cooperative marketing from &C
tual experience on the Pacific coast,
and he presented the subject in a clear
and convincing manner. Those pres
ct seemed very much interested and
asked numerous questions. Every
phase of the association was carefully
gone into.
Ninety-five per cent of the cotton
producers present signified their ap-
proval of the plan Quite number of
them are pledged to give active sup
port in signing up their neighbors in
the association.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
ABRAM S STOCKS SOLD
THIS MORNING

Trustee Sam Kassewitz had the
largest number of buyers ever attend
ing a local bankrupt sale at the Alb
ram Dry Goods Companys and the
farmers Dry Good Company sale
this forenoon.
Perhaps fifty out of town creditors
or their representatives of the two
concerns were present and quite a
number bid on the stocks, which were
finally sold. ]. D. Dorminey being
the fortunate bidder for the Abrams
stock which was knocked down to
him at $7,505 and Mr.. Pulaski of Sa-
vannah securing the Farmers Dry
Goods Co., at $9580O. The sales will
probably be confirmed by Referee U.
v. Whipple at once, as it is generally
thought that the stocks brought about
their present value.
1t is not thought that Mr. Dorminey
will enter the Dry Goods business in
preference to banking, but he will
make other disposition of his bargain
purchase.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
Ralph Herring As First.
Officer, Sails Again

Ralph Herring writes his mother
that he would have sailed on February
Z, from Galveston as first officer on
the 5. S. Hegira, the sister ship of
the Inflated Federal by which wreck
Ralph SO nearly lost hts life.
The itinerary of his trip he gives as
follows: London, Havre and Antwerp,
then westward and through the Pan
anna Canal via San Francisco, to Tok-
10, and Yokohoma and Shanghai, then
back to Galveston, taking thirteen
months for the trip.
The captain will be H. G. Carlson.
young man of twenty-six years. who
is much beloved by the crew, and es-
pecially by Ralph. 1t was Carlson
who as chief executive of the M. NJ.
+. Association had to notify Mrs.
Herring of Ralph's probable loss and
later of his condition after the wreck
OF the Federal, October 10Th, 1921
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
More Than Six Hundred Bales Signed
Up First Day In Ben Hill

Inc enthusiasm with which the large
gathering of Ben Hill county farmers
received and responded to the call Of
director Elmore indicated the force
with which this gifted speaker pre-
Sented his cause and the cause of the
cotton planter. The entire plan of CO.
operative marketing, as practiced in
the various fields of endeavor was
Vividiy pictured to the large audience
OF very attentive farmers, specifically
the experience of the various organ
ized interests of the Pacific slope and
the successful operation of the cotton
pool for Oklahoma and Texas.
AT the conclusion of his speech, Mr..
Eimore opened the meeting to ques-
tons by the audience and met each
OF the many inquiries with a safe.
factory explanation and answer Con.
tracts were signed for over six hundred
bales at this meeting and manv of
those present volunteered 10 canvas.
their territory for additional signatures
"A preliminary meeting was held prior
10 the arrival of Mr.. Elmore from
douglas at which District Agent, ].
L. Pittman, J. E. Turner, vice-pres;-
GEM OF the Exchange National Rank
:, Drexler and others spoke on
INES OF cooperation and farming.
= I'VE year cvontract for 100000
Oaies is the goal for the Georgia Asso-
cation and the following planters in
TINS territory have thus far signed up
with the association:
Bales
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
Good Response
For Jewish Relief

Several checks have already been
received by M. Gottlieb, chairman of
the Relief for suffering Jews in the
East of Europe, for which he extends
his appreciation.
The money collected throughout
America for this charity, will not only
be used for the relief of Jewish suff-
erers in the devastated countries of
eastern Europe, but the Christian suf-
terers in the, same territory will share
in the relief work.
1t is no exaggeration to state that
hundreds of thousands of people are
starving in those, countries for want
of food and thousands are wanderers
for lack of shelter, almost barren of
clothing, according to reports receiv-
ed by government investigators.
Bishop Gambler Endorses Drive
Bishop Warren A. Gambler, in a
statement issued Wednesday, urged
Jew and Christian alike to contribute
to the fund being raised by the Amer
lean Jewish relief committee for the
relief of 100000 homeless and hungry
Jewish orphans and 100000 destitute
Jewish refugees in eastern and central
Europe.
Bishop Gamblers statement came
on the scame day that the campaign
to raise $250.0O0 of this fund in the
state of Georgia began. Along with
the statement, which was sent to the
Jewish relief headquarters in the
Piedmont Hotel, was a letter from the
bishop inclosing check as his per-
sonal contribution to the cause that
he is giving his moral support.
The bishops statement follows:
The campaign to raise funds for
the. relief of distressed Jews in the
stricken lands of Europe, especially
Russia and Poland, should appeal to
the generosity of all good people.
commend the cause most warmly and
trust that the people of Atlanta will
contribute to the fund with great lib
crafty. (Signed)
WARREN A. GAMBLER
Mr.. Gotlieb and his committee will
personally solicit funds next Monday
and will see you, if you have not al
ready sent in your contribution.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02

taken from their office on the 1gth
day of February, as alleged in the Pc
tition. 1t is further considered. order
ed and adjudged that all copies of
every kind and desc. iption whatsoever
whether by Photographic process, or
typewriter or otherwise, and all MEM
oranda and stenographic notes, made
from said original papers thereof by
permission or direction of the United
States Attorney, of the said ]. B. Wall
whether by the clerks of the United
States Attorney or clerks of the Re-
celver, the said Bugg, be sealed up in
one package by the Clerk and safely
kept by him, free from inspection or
examination by any person whatso-
ever.
It is further considered and adjudg-
ed by the Court, and so ordered that
none of the parties respondent in said
petition, nor any of their agents, EN-
ployees or assistants, have any right
to make personal or official use of
any information, directly or indirectly
obtained from the acts complained of,
or from the possession or examination
of said papers, or from any testimony
delivered in regard thereto, and that
none of said parties, their agents, en-
ployees or assistants, have any legal
right to communicate to any person
any information so obtained, or to re-
tain in his possession, custody or con-
troll, any memoranda directly or indi
rect1y obtained therefrom; and each
and ali of said parties, their agents,
employees and assistants are restrained
and enjoined from doing any of said
acts or things unless as may be here
after ordered by the Court.
This 18th day of February, 1922.
(Signed)
SAMUEL H. SHELLEY,
U. S. JUDGE.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
CHICKEN DINNER

There are two kinds of people on earth
today,
Just two kinds of people-r1o more
say,
The dividing line is closely between,
Those who lift, and those who lean.
Wherever you go you find the worlds
masses
Are always divided in just these two
classes,
And, oddly enough, you will find two
| mean,
There is only one litter to twenty who
lean.
In which class are you Are you less
ening the load
OF overtaxed filters. who toll down
the road,
Or are you a leaner who lets Others
bear,
Your portion of labor and worry and
care.
So if you are helper and want to
lift our load,
That's on our new church just over
the road,
At the w. R. c. Hall dinner will be-
Just twenty-five cents, now don't you
see?
On March 4th this will occur,
So men you must come and please
bring her.
The coffee is nickel, we know you'll
be tickled
To get so much dinner for quarter
and a nickel.
Mrs. S. G. Goodner
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
Melon Association
Is Given A Treat

Sec. J. ]. Parish of the Southwest
Georgia Watermelon Association, J..
B. White of the N. A. Fruit Exchange
and the corps of sprayers for the as
ISOLATION met number of the asso-
cations members of the county at
the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday
morning, to give special instructions
as to the growing and preparing of
the coming crop.
J. T. Pittman, of the Agricultural
Extension Department made short
talk on the diseases of the melons and
cause and effect of anthracnose and
its remedy.
Mr.. White spoke of the selling end
of the problem and Mr.. Parish ex-
planned the workings of the coopera-
tive marketing of the melon crop.
Several hundred pounds of seed were
chemically treated for the local grow
ers. Tom Watson melons are the ia
vorite shippers and most of our grow
ers will plant that popular melon this
season.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02

Fitzgerald Boosters
Visit Cordele Kiwanis

Responding to an invitation extend
ed by Corde1e's Kiwanis Club thru
their president T. J. Macarthur, J.
Gordon Singleton, G. C. Henry and
Sam Roberts recently, fifteen local
boosters motored to Cordele Wednes-
day and were royalty received by the
club members, wwhose weekly lun-
cheon was held at the Suwanee Hotel.
President Macarthur acted as lead
err and according to the usage of the
Kiwanis led in the varied song serv-
ice and introduced the members in a
unique way, each Kiwanis rising in
his place, announcing his name and
business and couplet in keeping with
it.
Col. Bussey in flattering way,
made a brief welcome address, to
which Messrs w. R. Bowen, w. A.
Adams, o. L. Bradshaw and I. Gel
ders responded for the Fitzgerald Wis
itors. Rev. Landau of Albany, adj
dressed the Club on the needs of the
Eastern European Jews and the Am
erican Christians and bespoke for the
interests of the drive for funds needed
for their relief.
The affair was very enjoyable one
and the Fftzgeratdites returned in
spired for greater efforts for the up
building of our community through the
renewed spirit of community coopera-
ton, so we'll demonstrated by the
Kiwanis of Cordele. Those of Fitz-
gerald who made the trip were o. L.
Bradshaw, w. R. Bowen, C. A. New
conner, J. C. Glover, E. L. Dorminey,
C. T. Owens, D. N. McLemore, Ho1-
ley Key, S. G. Pryor, Jr., Allen C.
Garden, w. A. Adams, DR.. Frank
Ward, U. ]. Bennett, I. Gelders, and
T. M. Walden.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
COOPERATIVE COTTON MARKETING
ASSOCIATION GETS GOOD START
OLD COLONY EDITION
TO APPEAR THE 10TH

The special feature write-up of the
Old Colony and "reminiscences by
surviving members of the 'sold
guard will appear in the issue of
the 10th of March. AS there will
be considerable demand for extra
copies, several hundred having al
ready been spoken ror, we would
suggest that you place your orders
for extra copies with this office in
time, SO we wont need to dissap-
point any of our friends.
Copies will be sold for Sc each.
This edition will be of special value
to advertisers, whom we invite to
make. use of this issue, as it will
circulate far and near and should
be a representative of the true spir-
it of the city, progress and perse-
verance
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
WOMAN'S CLUB
MEETING

The first March meeting of the Wo-
mans Tub was held Wednesday after
noon with about 40 members present.
Minutes of last meeting were read,
and reports from Lookout Civic, and
this reported that over $500 had been
realized from the Library Drive con-
Quoted on Library Day, Feb %, with
more to come in little later.
The president announced that Mrs.
R. M. Pryor, a previous member had
been reinstated by the executive board
and Mrs. Sam Walker, Mrs. James
Paulk and Mrs. H. c. Wooding were
elected members by the club.
Mr.. Brannon of Atlanta, State San
itary Inspector, who had come to our
city at the request of the Woman's
Club to inspect Our various diaries,
was present and made very pleasing
address. eli stated that there were
four requisites for good milk-namely.
healthy cows, clean milking, sterilized
utensils and quick refrigeration-said
he would visit Our city again in the
course of few weeks, but advocated
local inspectors for both diaries and
markets.
The meeting wa: then turned over
to Mrs. Gelders who had charge of
the program for the afternoon-"See-
ing America"
She prefaced her remarks by say
ing that her own travels had been ra-
Their limited but that no one has ever
really seen anything until they have
seen it through the eyes of another,
and that she had seen the wonder
places of the world thru the eyes of
J. Stoddard, Irving Cobb, Nina Viii
cox Pullman and others. She called
upon Mrs. Davis to tell of some of her
travels in the northwest and she emu
merated some of the beauties and mar
wells of Yellowstone Park which she
spoke of as one of the "Wonderlands"
of the world She also told some
thing of Sequel Park and it's wonder
full mariposa trees
Mrs. Howe outlined trip she had
made in the northeast, going from Sa-
vannah to Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn,
Providence, Boston and other points
of interest, mentioning celebrities and
historical events connected with each.
Mrs. Manning told of her trip to
California-calling it the state of beau
tifu1 homes, and wonderful climate.
Because of the lateness of the hour
the program was curtailed somewhat
and with the singing of America, club
adjourned for a social half hour with
the hostesses, Mesdames w. D. Dor
miney, c. B. Watts, ]. H. Mcdonald,
c. L. Garwood and Henry Powell.
Special guests were Mrs. C. E.. At
kins of Savannah. the guest of Mrs
]. L. Frazer, and Mrs. A. chatham
Orr, guest of Mrs. Burrel Richards.
Club Reporter
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
Special Election For
City Treasurer

An official report by the City at
torneys to the Council advises that
body that special registration must
be had for the election of a successor
to the late G. P. Mingledorff, treas
urer and a special election will be
called at the next session of the City
Council.
A number of prospective candidates
are spoken"of by their friends among
them Guy c. Robinson, John Viii
Hams, Fred Jackson, Mrs. Mingledorff.
Miss Effie Todd and Others.
The office pays $3.50 per month.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02

Radio programs are the latest won
der, regular schedules being followed
from transmitting stactior. With CON-
paratively simple equipment the
receiving stations can be almost I'M
limited at some cost, of course. This
brings the best concerts from the large
cities to audiences thousand miles CT
more away. Pittsburg and Detroit
are broadcasting theirs daily and every
night. Hospital 48 for wounded vet
Grams in Atlanta is receiving these
since Norris P. Thomson of East
Point, himself patient, has had ra-
do set installed. Mr.. Kicker IS max
ing tentative estimates and plans to-
ward installing one at the Grand Op-
era house here.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
Anniversary Column
Twenty-Four Years Ago.
(From Colony Citizen, Feb. "a 1899
ARBOR DAY EXERCISES
AT THIRD WARD

AT Third WARD
Prayer
Song and Concert exercises-Pri-
may pupils.
Introductory address-Prof. Saun-
ers Address-W. H. Marston.
Roll Call of Third Grade-Response
by name of Georgia tree or flower.
Dialogue-4th grade.
Song-The model Republic-whole
school.
Recitation My Country Nina
Nelson.
Recitation-Clayton Jay.
"A Boys Poem on Washington"
Song-The Happy PeasAnt-High
School Pupils.
Recitation Our People Bertha
Chovin.
,Duett-Maude Smith and Clara Ash
by.
Essay-Louise Drane.
What We owe To Trees"
Original Poem-Mayme Emmons.
Song-Swinging Meath the Old APP
pie tree.
Closing song-Arbor Day March.
Marching and Tree plating.
c. NJ Wise, D. C. WEIGH, B. w.
Fitch and G. E. Kicker comprise a
party of fitzgerald people who left
Tuesday morning over the T. & N. E.
for an extended tour of Florida. Col
Thos, wilson left yesterday morning
to join the party at Jacksonville and
Will accompany them to Key West,
Tampa and al the noted resorts. They
expect to be absent about two weeks.
L. w. Hayde and Miss Emma
WEIGH are assisting Clerk Seanor with
the business at Colony headquarters
during HE absence of the Colony Of
ficia1s In, Eforida
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
KITCHEN SHOWER

Mrs. Mack Chalker, nee Florence
Fetty, a recent bride was given a de-
lightful surprise and kitchen shower
at the pretty home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kay Frey on last Friday night The
guests were made UP of the C. M. S.
OF the Christian Church which is Mrs.
y. l.. Bradshaw's class of Young la
dies and gentlemen, the M. E. Phil
athea Class of Mrs. Burr Stokoe and
the M. E. Baraca class of Mr.. Alvin
Brown.
The rooms were beautifully decorat-
ed with peach blossoms lavishly used
with vases of pink and white carna-
tons and other exquisite floral ar
engagements. The dining table was
ornamented with large wedding cake
embossed in pink, while from the
chandelier streamers and festoons of
pink and white crepe paper gave a
still more festive appearance.
The bridal cake turned out to be a
clever camaflouge for concealing al
large number of kitchen utensils for
the bride. The entertaining of the
young people was taken in charge by
Mesdames Bradshaw and Stokoe. Mr..
Ray Frey rendered delightful music
on the Edison and at late hour Mrs.
Ray Frey assisted by Mrs. Bert Frey
served delicious pink ice cream topped
with whipped cream, bride cake fros-
ted in pink and waters. On each plate
was placed sprig of peach blossoms.
About thirty-five young people were
present and the pastors of both church
es with their wives were special guests.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
WRIGHT-DAVENPORT

Cards have been sent out announc-
ing the marriage of Miss Miriam
Wright of Columbia, S. c., and Justin
B. Davenport, on February End. The
marriage took place at Lexington, S.
Z. which was Mr.. Davenport, Seniors
birthplace. The young couple will re-
side in Columbia where Mr.. Daven-
port has a responsible position with a
large drug company. Our best wishes
are extended.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
REVIEW CLUB
ENTERTAINED

The Review Club was entertained
by Mrs r. M. Pryor on West Jessa-
mine street Saturday afternoon. The
study was the Belgian dramatist Mae
terlink and the play was Pillias ami
Milisarde. The character sketch was
given by Mrs. Tedford Myers ard
the play discussed by Mrs. Lawrence
Glover and Mrs. Jesse Powell, follow
ed by general discussion. During
the social half hour the hostess served
delicious salad and sweet course
with iced tea.
Special guests besides the we've
club members were Mrs. Jarrat Pryor
Mrs. Maxwell Dixon and Mrs. Emory
Wilcox.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
LUNCHEON AT TEA
ROOM

A pretty social affair of the younger
set was luncheon at the tea room
where Mrs. Griffin served a delicious
salad course and sweet course. The
little crowd of sub deputantes was
composed of Misses Mary Shingler Of
Ashburn, Grace Benton, Catherine
Smith, Mary Lynn Owens, Louise
Jones, Angelic Pounds, Freddie Isler,
Margaret Wise and Dorothy Thur
mond.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
HOGS WORTH EIGHT
CENTS IN MOULTRIE

The Moultrie hog market touched
eight cents Saturday morning. This
is the highest price paid in several
months, and the market was firm at
that price. The eight cents was paid
tor prime number ones.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02

The excerpts in these columns today
are from a second article by Lauretta
Joy in which the working girl and
marriage is the theme. From Atlanta
Constitution.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
EARL HAMproM

The sad neYf of the death of Earl
Hampton, at His late home in Way
cross was received here this morning
by. Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Skinner Mrs
Skinner left this morning for Way
cross to be with her daughter Mrs
Hampton in her sad bereavement.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
FOR CITY TREASURES

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Mrs. G. P. Mingledorff
for the unexpired term of the late G.
P. Mingledorff, city treasurer. The
support and influence of the voters of
the city will be fully appreciated. If
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02

Mrs Selig of Memphis, Tenn. repre-
sentative of the Jewish Free Hospital
for consumptives, was in the city to-
day, seeing her co-religionists in the
interests of the hospital and met with
generous support.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02
ROCK CLUB
LUNCHEON

A delightful four course luncheon
was served at her tea room by Mrs.
T. M. Griffin to her rock club on
Saturday. All the appointments were
dainty and appropriate and the guests
included Mesdames G. E. Kicker, ].
M. ]. Luke, w. P. Coffee, H. c. Vim
son, A. H. Denmark, L. L. Griner, J..
H. Mayes, Clayton Jay, Jesse Gran
than, Frank Ward, S. L. Smith, and
T. M. Griffin.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-03-02

Leader Want Ads bring results.