Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
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ASHTON NEWS

Mrs. w. H. Fountain and daughter
Misses Bessie and Claudell of Atlanta
spent the holidays here in their coun-
try home.
Mr.. L. T. Bailey and son George of
Milan were here Wednesday where
on Thursday George underwent an OPP
Grafton at the local hospital.
Miss May Wilcox spent Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. II. H. Hooker.
Mr.. B. A. Bishop of Jacksonville,
Fla, spent the holidays with his par
cnts here
We are glad to learn that Mrs. Geo.
affney continues TO improve.
Mr.. Grifi Pittman and family of
Della spent Christmas day at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rice.
Miss Odessa Bolden from town
spent Wednesday with her friend Miss
Cora Dykes
eW are in sympathy with Mrs. Belle
Bailey over the death of her youngest
son. The son died just few days be-
fore Christmas of pneumonia.
rms James Bishop and daughters,
Misses Mabel and Jewel pent Christ
mas at Willacoochee with Mr.. Jas.
Ball and family.
Mrs. Johnny Lewis from town at
tended the Christmas tree exercises at
our school house Friday.
Mrs. Willie A. Harper OF Ocilla
accompanied by her friends Mr.. and
Mrs. Rogers weer in town Friday shop
ping.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dykes of APP
ping County spent Christmas week
here as the guests of Mrs. Dykes sis
ter, Mrs. Martha Barnes, who is
reported to be quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Wellons of Jack
sonville, Fla, spent the holidays with
the latters parents Mr.. and Mrs,
w. H. Robitzsch.
Mrs. S. R. Walker sent Santa Claus
a wireless telegram Christmas Eve to
be sure and be present at Christmas
tree at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
!. Bishop or Monday night. So all the
little ones around were notified and
needless to say were present. almost
filling the house. At the appointed hour
were heard stamping outside
and merry sleigh bells heard jingling.
Every little one inside was breathlessly
quiet while every eye was eagerly
watching the door, When Santa's rap
sounded on the door every one was
in glad anticipation. Santa entered to
the hearty welcome and was beautiful
ly dressed in red and white to the adj
orationof the little ones present. He
didn't need any introduction for all
knew Dear old Santa by his CHEEKY red
face and snowy beard but to be po
lite and to show the dear old fellow ev-
cry respect he was duly introduced by
Mr.. ]. d. Bishop Then glad shouts
of glee and rejoicing began. Santa
was the man of the night. Santa after
talking with them a while invited them
tho the large spare room of Mrs.
Bishops where the stately Christmas
three stood in glory loaded down with
presents and beautifully decorated.
Each little face registered happiness
while they watched Santa walking
around the tree calling out names and
handing the presents. After the pres
ents were distributed Santa made a
lovely speech to the little ones and
poor fellow came very near getting
his beautiful head Rugged off with
so much hugs and kisses and promis-
ing to come again next Christmas he
was finally allowed to go out into the
night and cold to make other little
boys and girls happy on the blessed
night of our Saviour's birth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy Robitzsch of
Macon arrived Sunday to spend the
holidays with homefolks.