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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
MRS. AMELIA TW1ss LUKE

The Sudden death of Mrs. Luke or
Wednesday morning at the home OIL
her daughter, Mrs. A. H. Denmark
was great shock to her many friends
few knowing that she was even ailing
as it had been but few days that she
felt too i'll to be about and nothing
serious was apprehended from an ap-
parent case of indigestion not uncom-
mon to one of her age.
Mrs Luke was borne in Delaware
County, Iowa, o. years ago She came
with her first husband and their two
children Bertha and Walter Twiss to
Fitzgerald i'll 1899.
Mr.. Twiss died in 1900 and six years
later Mrs. Twiss married Mr.. Mar
Gus Luke who died in 1920.
Facing the added responsibility for
her family during the long illness of
Mr.. Twiss and again through her wild
owhood Mrs. Luke bore her cares
with admirable patience and bravery.
She has been consistent Christian
and always highly esteemed for whole
some womanly traits and gentle de-
meanor. She was member of the
Christian Church and her funeral serv-
ices were held there this afternoon,
Thursday, conducted by Rev. Bruce
Nay and Rev Whitley Langston. The
music was sweetly rendered by DR.
and Mrs. L. A. Turner, Mrs. J. A.
Parrott. and Mr.. Joe Davis, singing
favorite and consoling hymns.
Messrs R. l. Maffett, R. E. Lee, w
T. Terrence, M. E. Whitman, j. E
Turner and w. A. Adams acted as
pallbearers.
Mr. Waiter J. Twiss of Brooklyn,
N. Y. who could not be present at
the funeral, and Mrs. A. H. Denmark
and three grandchildren, Marjorie,
Francis and Alice Denmark are the
surviving relatives.
Interment was made at Evergreen
Cemetery.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
SHERIFF CATCHES
AUTOMOBILE THIEVES

Sheriff Dorminey has three automo-
bile thieves and fine Essex Sedan
in his custody, enroute from Jackson
vile. w. A. and J. w. Dean, white,
and VIM. Everett, Colored, arrived in
the city last night with the car and
were taken in charge on suspicion.
Sheriff Dorminey notified Jackson
vile officers that he made the arrest
and was authorized to hold the out
fit until Florida officers could reach
here to take them back to the Land
of Flowers"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
ALA. COAL MINERS TO
GET WAGE INCREASE

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.,-After the
recent announ cement of an advance IN
wages by the United States Steel Cor
poration and other large steel compan-
les, it was announced here Saturday
night that Alabama coal operators
have decided on an advance of ~
per cent in wages of all employees in
their mines, effective September LIST
The announcement followed a meet
ing of more than one hundred opera
tors, which was representative gener-
ally of the coal mining industry in the
state.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
SAVANNAH NEWS BRIEFS


SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. 80 One
! Million bales of cotton in Georgia this
year is the prediction of Mills B. Lane
president of the Citizens and South
ern Bank. Mr.. Lane made the pre-
! diction earlier in the season and very
recently announced that subsequent
/ developments have only made him
more optimistic. He states his bank
IS shipping out much more currency
this year than last to take care of the
cotton crop.
Monroe, Hodgkins, a bright fourteen
year old Savannah boy, was fatally in
jured Saturday night while walking in
his sleep. He fell from the third story
of his parents home and crushed his
skull. Although taken Immediately
to hospital he failed to respond to
| treatment. Monroe was ne of the
most widely known and popular boys
in Savannah. He had only returned
home from camping rip the morning
: of Saturday.
William c. Parnell, formerly a Sec
ton foreman for the Atlantic Coast
Line at Monteith, was found guilty of
manslaughter and sentenced to serve
from six to eight years by a jury in
the Superior Court here Saturday.
Parnell was tried on an Indictment
! charging murder. He was alleged to
have murdered +. A. Smoak, Mon
teith storekeeper, last June. The jury
was out practically "a hours. An agree
ment was reached during the last IS
minutes allotted them by the court
for debate.
The Savannah Tri-State Exposition
will be held October 23rd-28th inclus-
i've at Savannah. The producers, in
Guiding farmers, stockraisers, manu-
facturers, etc, should get busy to the
end thta the best showing possible of
the wonderful resources of this great
state be made. One and all should
get busy with prospective exhibits.
Aside from securing the desirable pre-
miums that will be offered, the great
er advantage to all the visitors at that
time the possibilities and probabilities
of charging upon greater line of
profitable industries will be most de-
sirable. The premium list is now
ready and copy may be had for the
asking.
Savannah had suicide last week
that is classed as most unusual. Geo.
Lee Jesse, painter and decorator,
placed his head between the wheels of
switch engine and allowed himself
to be decapitated. Jesse is said to have
been Respondent because of ill health.
He went into the railroad yards near
wheer switch engine had stopped to
take on some supplies. The engine had
moved only few feet when the dead
man was found by the engineer.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
900 STRIKEBREAKERS
STRIKE-YES, IT'S TRUE;
READ STORY BELOW

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Mine humid
red strike breakers working in the
Southern railroad shops here have
walked out.
They declare they had been "shang.
haied' to Knoxville after they had
signed up in New York to work ii
Alexandria, Va. Doors of the cars
were locked after they left Washington
the men said, and they were obliged
to travel through
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
ROAD WORK HAS BEEN
TEMPORARILY ENJOINED

The Commissioners of Ben Hill and
Telfair Counties have been served with
temporary INDUCTION in the matter OF
building the bridge in Telfair County.
The Injunction is taken in the name OF
the Telfair Lumber Company, whose
property the road traverses in the
swamp and for which verbal author
ity had been given by one of the own
ers of the property. The suit will be
defended by Commissioner Thrasher
of Telfair County and there is no ap-
prehension about its final outcome.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
REVIVAL SERIES BEGIN AT CENTRAL i
METHODIST SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER Z
L. J. Miller, General Evangelist To
Conduct Meetings

The Central Methodist Church has
practically completed plans for series
of revival meetings to be held at that
church beginning Sunday morning,
September 18th. Rev. L. ]. Miller,
general evangelist of the M. E. church
South will conduct the meetings and
will be assisted by the pastor of the
church Rev. Whitley Langston. These
services will continue daily both after
noon and night until Oct. /.
d. Ward Milan song leader of ma
tional reputation will assist the evan
gelist by leading the song services.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31

Mr.. w. ]. Ballard of Monticello,
Ga, has accepted a position as book
keeper at the Empire Store Mr.. Bal
lard comes to the city as first class
business man and Fitzgerald welcomes
him as new citizen. He expects to
move his family here at an early date.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
RAILWAY UNION VOTES
MILLION FOR HOSPITAL

The Brotherhood of Trainmen voted
million dollars as starter to build
and maintain tuberculosis Sanitar-
ium for their members. Until the SAN
N6fum is complete the Brotherhood
NJ arranged to enter their members
. in private sanitariums in Colorado and
North Carolina.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
AGED NEGRO MAN IS
FOUND DEAD AT HOME

C. w. Faux. an old negro living
seven miles northeast of the city was
found dead early this morning in his
cabin. Coroner Griffin held an inquest
over the body ad the jury consisting
of II. L. Forbes, g. c. Player, J. B.
'Seanor, G. w. Harrington, J. B. Ev-
ans and A. B. c. Dorminey found that
he came to his death thrugh natural
causes.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31

Mr.. A. H. Fielding of Atlanta, an
expert auto painter and upholsterer,
has accepted a position with the Leon
ard Bros. Motor Co., and viii be in
charge OF the new department for re-
newing used cars for that firm.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. s. Moore and family
haye moved to Macon, where they
will make their home in the future.
Their friends regret to have them leave
the city, but wish them success in
their new home.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
Kiwanis Club Enjoys
Barbecue at Sans Souci
DIR. and Mrs. Frank Ward Entertain
Club in Exquisite Style

3: ): =. :: !:
RN&CM regular meeting on
KSWM ~%NMM Friday last week the
N[N ~ N Kiwanis Club met
VN NNThursday evening at
VtA &N Sans Souci Park the
\S3NAIyST guests of DR.. and
Mrs. Frank Ward, to
enjoy a barbecue Only brief pro-
gram of music was given. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Wilson greatly pleased the
guests present with then charming
solos. No feature of the evening was
more enjoyable than the. pleasure of
hearing them sing.
The attendance prize was won by
w. A. Adams Because of the high es--
TEEN that the members of the Club
have for Kiwanian Ward and his wife,
"a beautiful silver fruit basket was Civ
en- to Mrs. Ward, Sam Kassewitz ex-
pressing the love and appreciation of
the Club and presenting the basket.
Other special guests of the club at
this meeting were their wives, men,
bers of the Gun Clubs and a few friends
of DR.. and Mrs. Ward
Occasions of this kind help to devel-
op a great interest in community af-
fairs advance in a splendid way the
spirit of brotherhood and good fellow
ship. Publicity Committee.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31

DR.. Oscar Haywood, lecturer for
the K. x. X, has arranged for a lee
ture at the Court House Friday night.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
(Fitzgerald Journal, Aug. 1000
Cotton Market Opens

Cotton is commencing to come in.
The season opened here Friday with
the first bale, produced by Mr.. R. W
Handley. The next day brought an
other bale and now it is beginning to
come in.
The buyers are already getting busy
and within the next ten days will have
their hands full The crop in this vi
entity will no doubt prove memorable
one and will be racing into the market
in the immediate future.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-08-31
Anniversary Column
Twenty-Five Years Ago.
fitzgerald Enterprise. Aug. 1870
Where The White Sail Is Flashing

iFitzgerald Enterprise. Aug. 1870
Where The White Sail Is Flashing"
!. My Mother Enterprise
What was the greatest sight we saw
in our trip to St Augustine?'
Old ocean with wild dashing waves,
rolling pillows and white crested
breakers and its briny deep strong
Ill electricity generated by varied an
imal life. The sound of its many wat
ers lulled and soothed the tired nerves
and brain
We arrived in St. Augustine Tues
day eve at dusk and early Wednes-
day morning FASTENED to South Beach
to catch our first CLEAN of all that
grandeur. "On for surf bath" was
the watch word and we soon caught
the infection What are the wild waves
saying" and would our best friend rec
ognize Mother Enterprise in this
bathing toggery were the thoughts up
permost in our minds as we hurried1y
scampered into the water with the
feeling of ocean Wave" hurry and
cover us up. Everything was lovely
as we boldly waded in four abreast
facing the breakers until one monster
white cap took us slap in the face and
down We went with old Ocean rolling
right over us. The timely grasp of wo-
manly hands set us right side up with
! care" and We went on with our first
experience in surf bathing which was
simply delightful Strangers would
never have imagined that two parties
setting shoulder deep in the surf mer-
rily ducking the head when white
cap struck, were two staid old ladies
like Mrs. Hagerman and Mother En-
terprise." No hose were furnished with
our bathing suits so we recklessly used
our only pair and had the pleasure of
afterwards washing out tea cup of
white sand wandering around before
the crowd stockingless until ours dried
and with never a 'sneeze". We really
felt like youth renewed after that ocean
dip. A steamer ride over the Bay and
Sebastian river to North Beach will
never be forgotten experience Sun
down. still found us gathering shells
as we strolled along the beach hap
Ply as in childhood days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27
DIES AT

A message received here yester.
day announced the death of Mrs.
Sarah Dunn, mother Of Mrs. Mary
L. Nuzum, OF this city, which oc.
Cured yesterday morning at IL
o'clock at her home at Fairchance,
Pa. The deceased was a sister OF
the late DR.. j.. H. Brownfleld OF
this city and was well known here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27

Terrace, thence a straight shot
back of Rhea terrace to the Color.
ed Baptist Church on Cleveland
avenue, thence out the center OF
Cleveland avenue to limits .Rhea
terrace is all In the Fifth Ward. ,
THE voting place OF this ward Is
at the City Building on Monroe
street.
Sixth Ward.
THE Sixth Ward is the so-called
South Side section. 1t includes all
the territory embraced within the
general lines as follows: Draw a
line from the river straight through
the center OF Eighth street, thence
through Mount Vernon avenue TO a
branch Of Bell Run, thence with lis
meanders to Coal Run, thence to
river.
THE voting place for this ward
is the Normal School Building in
Fairmont avenue.
Seventh Ward.
THE Seventh Ward lies westerly
from the Sixth Ward which 1t
bounds along Eighth street.
THE voting place is at the Elem.
ing School Building IN Virginia
avenue at Tenth street.
Eighth Ward,
THE Eighth Ward lies northerly
from tho Sixth Ward and westerly
from the Fifth Ward. It comprises
the Locust avenue section.
THE voting place Is at the White
School Building in Locust avenus
at Field street"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27
BOUNDARYlNES
ANNOUNCED FOR
POLL tomorrow
Citizens to Vote in
Eight Wards on
Bond Question

bounnariest Of the eight wards OF
the city we're defined today by city
officials N q statement issued for
the use Of voters in the filtration
plant BOND issue election to be held,
tomorrow.
This step was taken because OF
the Tact mat citizens are required
u vote IN eight groups in the city.
election, wheFeasGin the state and
uationl1 elections only three pre-
clncts are used. This condition
has resulted In confusions in the
past and The city government de-
slres 20 eliminate this trouble In
the coming election. The .defini.
ton OF Boundaries Is as follows:
Firet and Second Wards.
The First and Second wards
He on the sottheastly side OF the
Monongaheia River. The easterly
end Of this section constitutes the
Second Ward commonly called tho
East Park district; the westerly
end Of the section constitutes tho
First Ward.
The division line between the
First and Second wards is as fol.
lows: Beginning at river and run.
ming IN q southty direction across
East Park avenue up Camden street
to Maryland avenue, thence west.
erly TO Brighton street, thence
southerly 70 Alta Vista avenue,
thence easterly TO Morgantown
avenue, sontherly out Morgantown
venue 70 Raymond street, thence
westerly along the entire length OF
Haymohd street to Clinton street,
thence sontheyly TO city limits.
For the city election on water
filtration on Tuesday, the voters
exercise their franchise at school
houses. Those living in the First
Ward go to the Central School
Building In Columbia street and
those living in the Second Ward
cast their ballots at the East Park
School Building in Fairfax street.
Third Ward
THE Third Ward is often re-
ferfed to as the GAINESVILLE or
Beliyiew section, although it
covers more than what the above
indicates Generally the Third
Ward covers that portion OF the
city which lies along Buffalo Creek
and It's drainage area. five begin
al the rorthwesterly side Of the
river and project a line straight
through notherly along the center
Of Noryai Street to Pennsylvania
avenue thence westerly to Hamp-
TON road. then northerly to limits.
II have the division line between
the third and fourth wards.
The voting place for the Third
Ward at tho Barnes School
Binding on Naomi street.
Fourth Ward
The Fourth Ward has for It's
general 4easterly boundary the wes-
terly boundary OF the Third Ward
above given. The general westerly
boundary Of the Fourth Ward runs
us follows: From the river up CEN
ter OF Madison street through its
entire length to Spring street
thenee up the center Of Spring
street to- limits.
lneNotlnB pace ID IN the DulId-
ing nowEowned by the newspaper,
The West Wrginian, at corner of
Main and Quincy streets.
Fifth Ward
THE Fifth Ward is in the cen.
tral portion OF the city. Its east
erty boundary comedies with the
westerly boundary of the Fourth
Ward above given. The westerly
boundary Of the Fifth Ward is as
follows; Starting at the river and
running up Coal Run to Fay street
a. Locust avenue back Of Rhea
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27

Mrs. Nuzum left for Fatrcnance in
response to a message telling Of
her illness, but did not reach there
until after her death.
The funeral will take place on
Tuesday at 2 o'clock and the body
will be taken to Smithfield, Pa, for
burial: Among those from here
who will be present for the funeral
will be Mrs. Mary L. Nuzum. Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ. knight, and son
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27

active touch within the coal
mines.
j. W. satterfeld, Riyesyill, is
leader Of the twenty-five piece
organization. Twice every week
the members Of the band meet for
rehearsal, every Wednesday night
and Sunday afternoon.
The members OF the band are
as follows: Solo cornet, R. c.
Poland, James Satterfield and H.
e. S%atterfeld; first cornet, Merl
Ash and Martin Brent; second
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27
Thls miners band wlll Furnish

This miners band will furnish
the music at the celebration OF
the Eight Hour Day at Riyesyille
on Saturday, April I. Effort Is
being made to secure Samuel b.
Montgomery, Kingwood, and H.
2. Peters, Fairmont, former presi-
dent OF sub district 4, district II,
as the speakers Of the occasion.
P. A. Bartholow, Rivesvllle, Is
president of local 4016. The
photograph was taken by Caya-
Her, Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27

No, this is not sousa's band or
Alexander's Ragtime Band, but 1t
looms up prominently Just the
same, because it's the only band
in the ranks of the United Mine
Workers Of America in this coun-
try, being recruited from miners
local union No. 4O16 Of Riyes-
Vile, this county. 1t is a 100 per
cent miners band and every man
is a coal loader, day men or in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27

cornet, o. L. Bowman: clarinet,
NJ. Brent; saxophone, Albert
Toothman; first alto, E. Cleaven-
ger: second alto, j. Thorn; first
trombone, Clyde Ash; second
trombone. Max Satterfield; third
trombone, H. Clayton: baritone,
j. w. Satterfield; second baritone,
Alfred Pentillo; E bass, j. E.
Clayton; snare drum, Fred Ravens
craft; bass drum, G. Thorn; sop
rano saxophone, j. McElfresh;
bass, ". Thorn.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27

John and daughter Sarah and DR..
and Mrs. C. H. Browufield.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27

According to army officials, men
with blue eyes are the best shot.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-27

GUYANDoTTE CLUB COFFEE
A combination OF the finest
coffees grown. Mellow, Aromatic,
Delicious.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-13
TOKYO WELCOMES
PRINCE OF WALES

TOKYO. April 12.-A welcome un-
precedented in the history of Japan
awaited the Prince of Wales this
morning. Prince Hirchito. the re-
gent, was at the Tokyo railway sta
tiop. his action being unprecedent-
ed in japanese history. Eight I'M
nerial princes STOOD in the recep-
Non line.
Grouped behind the members Of
the imperial family were many IA
nous men. including Premier Taxa
hashi. members of the cabinet and
many others
The Prince of Wales wore a uni
form of a colonel in the guards.
while the prince regent wore that
of a general. After stiff salutes the
two princes clasped hands warmly
and conversed earnestly for a few
minutes. while 200 British on the
welcoming platform sang the Brit
ish anthem and cheered their prince.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-13
Rep. Rogers Also Charges
British Were Consulted
In Framing Bill.
HOUSE IN UPROAR
OVER ACCUSATION
Kelley Refuses to Tell
Whether He Conferred
At Embassies.

Big navy advocates in the
House. where the naval appropria-
tion bill is under consideration.
now are confident that the person.
mel Of the navy will be fixed at
$4,000. instead of $1,000. as the bill
provides
Charges made on the floor by
Representative Rogers, of Massa-
chusetts. that the naval bill was
framed in Japanese and British en-
bassies, according to the big navy"
men. assure the success of their
fight
Rogers demanded of Representa-
tive Kelley. of Michigan. chairman
of the subcommittee that framed
the bill. IL il were not true that he
had been "in personal contact" with
officials of the japanese and British
embassies.
Kelley declined to answer.
Uproar I'm House.
The tilt caused an up-oar in the
House, with members shouting ex-
citedly. Order was restored on
command of the chair.
'T prefer that the size OF the
American navy be determined by
advice from our own Navy Depart
ment rather than through consulta-
tion with the representatives. ot
Japan or Great Britain" said
Rogers.
This statement by Rogers brought
forth cheers.
May Vote Tomorrow.
Just when the vote on the naval
appropriation bill will be taken
could not be stated definitely. but
ii was thought possible that the roll
call would come late tomorrow
afternoon
Representative Macarthur, Oregon,
author OF the amendment. said last
night after a thorough canvass of
TIE House. that approximately 200
votes would be mustered for the
higher figure and that these would
he enough to win. The little navy"
forces would not concede this. how-
ever. and insisted that the Appro-
rriations Comnittee would be sus-
tanned.
Party Lines shot to Pieces.
Both sides are making desperate
efforts to win. Party lines have
been shot TO pieces. Representa-
tive Mondell. Wyoming. Republican
leader: Representative Madden, Illi-
nois, chairman of the Appropria-
tions Committee; Representative
Kelley and many other Republican
leaders are vigorously combating
the administration. while on the
Democratic side. such stalwarts as
Representative Padgett. Tennessee.
and Representative Gallivan, Massa-
chusetts. are giving their whole
hearted support to the program OF
President Harding and the Navy
Department.
The opposition to the little
navy" program has been growing
apace. A few days ago IL appeared
that the bill would go through In
exactly the form recommended by
the little navy" committee. The
vigorous assaults on the measure on
the floor, coupled with Secretary of
state Hughes plea for maintenance
of the $3.50 ratio, have had a tell
ing effect in the last twenty-four
hours