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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13

place The Savannah News gloomy time ahead
for pa. 1t says:
Men speak of the governors wife the first lady
of the state and of the Presidents wife the first lady
Of the land But when the wife, what is the
husband? Shall he be called the first gentleman of the
State? Or the first husband? Perhaps he should be des-
gnated as the states first sort of political Adam!
Way back in campaign days in Texas it stated that if
Ma Ferguson became governor her husband former Gov
Jim would be the power behind the throne, would be
the governor everything but name, but since the cleo
ton it is announced that Jim will be listened if he
wants advise just like any other citizen but the
ernor will be governor Sympathy goes Jim Some
BODY IS going to be enough say that he is just
political squawman kind of useless around the house,
with his wife doing all the work and being the man of
ne family Maybe of that will true and yet,
if Mr. Ferguson should be independent, and take the idea
that governors should be and not heard
imagine man more deserving of sympathy than Jim?
"The goveronrs husbandp Try to imagine it AT recep-
tons the mansion when the politicians all crowd around
society passes along imagine being presented to the
governors husband That's just much And then when
business keeps the duty into late hours
ard the husband has nothing do but around the
mansion and fuss because he can't get his dinner time
This suffrage thing surely has tangled lot
of ideas. OF Jim may elect to stay away from
the mansion and tend to lis job but in the old days
the governors wife always to preside the So
cal side of the manson-and why should not her hus-
band do the thing now that everything is topsy-
furry? Think of what will happen when all the high Of
ces held by ladies! Imagine the afternoon bridge
Mr.. Jones will give to the gentlemen of the official
set to pass away the long afternoon hours while their
wives are in the offices of state!
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
SECOND WARD P. T. A!

The Second Ward p T. A. held its
regular monthly meeting "Wednesday
afternoon with large number OF mem
bers and visitors present. Souvenirs
of miniature books made by the pupils
OF the 9TH grade were given as each
one entered the room. The meeting
was opened with the song America the
BEAUTIFUL, led by Mrs. K. M. jerks.
Mr. Nay led the devotional -,
Miss Louise Smith gave splendid
talk on Book Week which was enjoy
ed by every one present She stressed
the ned OF more good books in the
home and that we have family reading
circles and read more with our child
rem. The piano duet by Miss Chastain
and Mrs. jerks was well rendered:
Mr.. Bennett gave very instructive
talk on Tests and Measurements, eX-
planning the value of Educational tests.
A humorous reading given by Miss
Mabel Campbell of Eastman, Ga, de-
lighted the audience. The little playlet
"The Good Book Fairy" presented by
the 5th grade directed by Miss CHRIS
tain, brought out the Importance OF
good books in the homes.
The attendance banner was award
ed the 5th grade for having the most
mothers present.
The question of sanitary towels for
2nd ward school was brought before
the p. T. A. and motion that said
towels be installed was carried. 1t was
also decided to have the picture, Bre-
toms Song of the Lark" framed for
the rest room. The request for shades
and curtains for the music noon was
turned over to the purchasing commit
tee to obtain prices etc.
Plans were begun for a Fathers
Night the 5th of December. After
the business session delightful refresh
ments were served
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK

II the people OF Fitzgerald do not
know that this is Childrens' Book
Week, it is not the fault of Miss Louise
Smith, city librarian She has placed
collections of books and the most de-
lightful posters at every shop window
around the principal business square
of the city The slogans are mostly or
igina1 and are humorously appropriate
to the business window they decorate,
though each is an appeal for more and
good reading by children. Bradshaw's
window which was used exclusively
last year is again conspicuous with its
family scene, the dolls representing
well know characters and the dimin-
utive furniture adding to the attract
i've exhibit.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
Anniversary Column
IA YEARS AGO
elslSss.sssEsFs97 s9s9 sSasSiSaei9iSlelAes9H'
1.-THE Leader, November, 1910

(The Leader, November, 1910
There have been number of big
real estate deals closed this week
Russell Brothers purchased the Home
Savings Bank building from the First
National Bank.
Mr.. F. J. Hansen purchased from
H. NJ Warren a store building on E.
Pine street and intends to erect a
modern brick block.
Mr.. J. A. Justice bought the Mart
Brothers farm near the cemetery and
w. T. Paulk sold a farm of 135 acres
south of the city this week.
T. C. Rogers sold to DR.. E. A. Rus
sell farm of 245 acres on the Irwin
Vile road. The doctor expects to set
out a pecan grove and also do gener-
al farming.
The Alkahest Lyceum course under
the sponsorship of the Young Mems
class of the Central Christian church
presented its second number at the
lyric theatre on Wednesday night. All
the numbers. of which there are three
more. are of high class and we'll worth
three times the value of each admis-
sion, which is but so cents.
Mr.. ]. P. Patterson is practically
taking all Fair prizes this Fall with
his White Plymouth Rock chickens,
including a $40 cash prize, two loving
CUPS and numbers of blue ribbons
from from Augusta and is at this time in
Douglas offering his fowls in contest
with any ohters at the Coffee county
Fair.
Members of the Woman's Club are
inaugurating series of visits to the
rural schools for the purpose of get
ting in close touch with the teachers,
children and parents of Ben Hill coun-
ty.
Messrs Fred Bennett and George
Hayde attended the Races in SaVan-
nah
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
A TALK WITH A
FITZGERALD MAN
Mr.. Carol Tells Something OF Inter
est to Fitzgerald Folks

There's nothing more convincing
than the statement of someone you
know and have confidence in. That's
why this talk Mr.. Carol of N. jack
son ST., should be mighty helpful here
in Fitzgerald.
S. C. Carol, grocer, 1l6 N. Jackson
ST., residence SIC w. Alapaha ST.
says: "My kidneys acted too freely at
times and I felt dull and tired out. II
| took cold 1 had soreness and dull
aching through my back. Doan's Pills
soon put my kidneys in good condl-
tion.'"
Mr.. Caro-! gave the above state
ment March 9, 1918 and on April ~
1922, he said: "Doan's have never
failed to relieve me of lame back and
kidney complaint"
Price 6Oc at all dealers. Don't simp-
" ask for a kidney remedy - get
Doan's Pills-the same that Mr.. Car
rol had. Foster ilburn Co., Mrs.
Buffalo, N. Y. adv
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
GIRT TO library

Honoring Children's Book Week
and the special efforts of Miss Smith
the librarian. to get the attention of
the community for its observance, the
Third Ward ParentTeacher Associa-
ton at their Wednesday meeting, vot-
ed the liberal donation of $1,000 to be
expended in the childrens reading
room at the library
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
AMERICAN BUILDING
ABROAD
GRADE CROSSING
QUESTION

The Railway and Utilities Commits
sioners of the country will hold am i'm
portant meeting this week in Phoenix,
Arizona. One of the most vital issues
will be the policy decided with regard
to grade crossings whether they may
be largely eliminated, in view of the
appalling number OF fatalities that are
on the increase because of their ever
present danger. All other safety meth
DDS will be included in the reports and
discussions bearing on this subject.
The results may not be mandatory
but they promise to be effective in
one way or another toward the So
luton of this great problem.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
MOTHERS

Watch for symptoms of worms in your
children. These parasites are the great
destroyers of child life. If you have
reason to think your child has worms, act
quickly. Give the little one a dose or
two of Whites Cream Vermifuge. Worms
cannot exist where this time-tried and
successful remedy is used. 1t drives out
the worms and restores the rosy hue Of
health to baby cheeks. Price 35c. Sold by
T. ]. Halle & Co.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
LEGAL NOTICE

Under order issued by Judge U. v
Whipple, the stock, fixtures, notes and
accounts of w. M. Belvin, bankrupt
will be sold free of liens to the highest
bidder for cash at Number liz East
Pine Street, Fitzgerald, Georgia, be-
tween the legal hours of sale on Nov
ember 9TH, 1924, subject to confrma-
ton of Judge U. V. Whipp1e.
Nc CLAYTON JAY
Trustee in Bankruptcy
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness to us
during the long illness and death OF
our dear wife and mother. May Gods
blessings rest on each and everyone
OF you.
Mr.. D. w. Pope
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Lewis and
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Pope and chill
dren.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Pope and chill
dren.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Fears and
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Bost and
children.
Clyde NJ, and Lottie Pope,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
PICTURE FRAMES

Let us frame your pictures now for
Christmas We have a large supply
of belgium glass, and the Best Line
of Moulding that can be bought
All pictures framed dust proof
Bring them to our Studio now.
OWENS STUDIO
Merit to Grand Opera House adv
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
FLORIDA GETS ANOTHER GOOD GEORGIAN

The announcement of the removal from Mourie TO Lake.
land Fla of Judge W. A Covington, Mayor OF Moultr1e
and for several representative and senator from his
county and district will be learned with genuine regret
by a host of Georgans throughout the State who have
known Judge Covngton intimately for nearly genera
ton Judge Covngton of the early progressive
spirits in the Democratic party with which nc renamed
identified and for which he fought many battle IN the
forums of the state Prohibition and the Georgia Child La
Dor Law were among the earliest of his legislative pro-
egees Always ready to fight for his convictions, the
Judge found many opportunities during his legislative and
political career when his splendid oratorica abilities were
in demand Georgia i'll afford the loss of able
ROCKS AHEAD FOR "PA" FERGUSoN-The Sa-
vannah News is alarmed the possibilities staring Pa
Ferguson in the face with assumption of the duties OF
office by "Ma Ferguson However there the POSSIBLE
ity of appointing "Pa" custodian of the buildings and
grounds and thus give him official standing around the
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13

Mrs. R. A. Wilson will leave in a
few days for Macon to visit her son
Mr.. Wimberly Wilson and family be-
fore going to- Florida to spend the
winter.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
HOW SOON WE
FORGFTl

The boys who died in France are
not forgotten, but the living who are
with us are given in a general way
very little notice or honor even on
Armistice day so outstanding as date
for celebration and rejoicing. There
are hospitals for disabled soldiers
scattered over the country that should
be showered with visible tokens of ap-
probation on that day. There are COM
panies of the American Legion in al
most every community that might find
a pleasing and appreciated opportunity
to tender them some community DEM
onstration of honor Where then is our
Wanted invincible American army for
which the whole country worked and
prayed and boosted? LET Us Forget"
seems the present slogan.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
"FED UP" ON
nNI IHI &c

James w. Davis seeks the same re-
lief for his political disappointment as
did VIM. G McAdoo in early summer
mainly trip abroad, though Mr..
Davis plans longer itinery, one that
will include points in the Orient.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
z'nz1 ''''
SPOTL.IGHTS
ON
PEOPLE =
WORLD filters
H0NORED

Because they piloted as flag ship
the airplane named Chicago, Liet. Lo-
well Smith and Lieut.. Leslie Arnold
of the World Fliers were received as
honor guests by the Army and Navy
Club Ct that city and given speech
OF thanks by the Mayor on November
Sth and entertained with other festi-
vties through Armistice Day after
hich they we're to be joined by their
companions on the world flight, Mel
son and Harding and then proceed to-
eether to the East.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13

! EDDETTES
ON
II THINGS
N ~ By M:
g:

GETTING TOGETHER
The spirit of unanimity between the
north and south received signal en-
dorsement and impetus in the IMAM
imous concurrence of both houses of
Congress authorizing the minting OF
memorial half dollars for the benefit
of the Stone Mountain monument.
The plan is to put these half mill
ion coins on the market for premium
price on the date of Lees birthday
January 10Th and the proceeds will go
to the carving fund.
AMERICAN BUILDING
ABROAD
The lack of a special home for the
American Embassies abroad is one OF
long complaint. The government would
have to build these at enormous ex-
pense of course. Another need now
felt due to increased commercial in
terests of America at different Euro
pean centers is the want of a central
lied and adequate business house, at
which all American interests might be
grouped in one building and might al
so contain the consular officers in the
opinion Of the American ambassador,
and consul in charge at Copenhagen.
OF course this building would be fl
.nanced by the American business in
terests in any foreign city and the plan
looks quite feasible.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
THE SLACKERS ALWAYS
WITH LIS

1t is too soon after the election to
know the exact number but the re-
turns show an aggregate of millions
of slackers, who did not trouble them
selves to express preference for any
candidate including that for president
of the United States. Surely the pa
triotic campaign of the months pre-
ceding the election put on by civic
bodies did have some effect. There
must have been great numbers of peo-
pie heretofore Indifferent, who when
characterized and cartooned as slack.
ers took pains to put themselves out
of that detestable class. Abdication has
always been considered momentous
thing. How about qualified electors
who by ths millions abdicate their
rights? The absentee ballot legalized
by many states meets one excuse. The
publication of Stacker lists in some
communities furnishes another incent-
i've How about DISTINGUISHING voter
who shirks his duty few successive
times and letting him bear the stigma
of his loss with unhindered publicity?
CALLED TO PREACH
In other tmes and places the min
istrv offered inducements to young
men on the threshold of their careers.
If less in financial emoluments than
law or medicine at least a position of
some degree of authority and influence
in any community was granted as
their due. and the living conditions of
each minister would not be expected
to fall below a high average held by
his Pensioners at least, whole he was
in the active work OF course that
spectre OF the superannuate could not
always be vanished from the visions
of the far distant future even by the
strongest and most optimistic OF the
preachers, but their trust in God was
sustaining even then. The conditions
ard obligations assumed by the young
ministers in the conservation and ac-
ceptance services of the State confer
ence last week in our CITY seemed some
thing different Bishop Mead tenderly
called attention to the fact that these
Young men going out to mountain
charges in the State were committing
! themselves to calling which paid on
the average 5000 year and less.
One could visualize the meagre pos
sessions the empty wallet, the hunger
of ambition and even of body that
would be their portion, while they
would give their lives completely and
with equal sacrifice to any foreign
i missionary.
CIRCUIT RIDERS
STILL
Outside of four or five towns and
city appointments, the rank and file
of the M. E. Georgia Conference min
listers to remote mountain settlements
unrecched by other churches and
sometimes several of these places none
too conveniently located must form
circuit This means additional care
and bodily hardships to the brave
hearted and consecrated men who will
serve them. What struggles to meet
their daily burdens, what efforts to at
tain to that degree of scholarship de-
manded by the standards of the
church! Let us honor and revere
them every one, not Judging them by
plain exteriors but by the treasure
of pure heart and consecrated life.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
TALLAHASSEE
CENTENNIAL

Several cities in Georgia not far dis
tant from the scene of the big CEN
tennial celebration in Tallahassee, Flor
ida this week, contributed floats OF
significant decorative schemes. That
of Thomasville claiming the title of the
CITY of Roses was built in the form
of a big red rose and beautifully ap-
pointed The little city OF Ca1ro
which put itself on the map as syr-
UP center, represented their town with
a float made of sugar cane. Tuesday.
was the day for the great parade and
drew delighted spectators from tar
and near.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
THE HOME FIRES
BURNING

3 Q Nm IN U
More general than ever has been
the forest fires in our country the
past week. Almost every Atlantic sea
board state has suffered terrible loss
es. with all classes of people includ-
ing wealthy summer co1onists, factory
workers and school boys acting as
volunteer fire fighters. Some states
have restricted hunting as the fields
are dangerously dry. The widespread
drought has contributed to the loss
of control in many instances OF these
spreading fires.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
JACK WELCOMES POP

AGAIN
During the Daniels administration
as secretary of the Navy a prohibi..
tory ruling against the carrying OF
carbonated beverages on the naval
vessels was in force. The objection
was made to giving room in the car
goes for the quantities usually con-
signed. This ban has just been rails
ed to the delight of the young Jack
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-13
THE LINE IS BUSY

The Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Railway was not paying operating eX-
penses on a joint line of SO miles to
college town in Texas until an, in
terurban electric system rented their
tracks. Now they operate under
Joint dispatch system, the interurban
company operating 80 passenger trains
and 4 express trains, while the rail
road continues its four passenger and
two freight trains daily. Both COM
panies claim a paying proposition.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
BOY SETS SELF AFIRE;
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Mother Of Donald Emich, Three
Years Old, Burned on Hands
Saving Child.

Little three-year-old Donald Emich
OF 1889 Morse street northeast set
himself afire yesterday afternoon
playing with matches. and late last
night was in critical condition at
Children's Hospital, suffering from
severe burns which covered a large
part Of his body.
The child was playing about the
home, according to the story OF his
mother. Mrs. Marie Emich, when she
went downstairs to attend to the
furnace. The first intimation she
had that anything was wrong, she
said. was when she heard a scream.
Rushing upstairs, she found her baby
In flames. Selling a couch cover, she
rolled him up until the flames were
extinguished. Her hands were badly
burned.
Both child and mother were rushed
to Casualty Hospital, where they re-
ceived first attention. The child was
later removed to Children's Hospital.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
TOMORROW FIXED
AS DISTRICT DAY
Reciprocity Measure Expect
ed to Consume All of
Time in House.

Tomorrow has definitely been set
aside by House Leader Longworth for
consideration of District Of Columbia
legislation, in conformity with the
House rules which make it District
day"
Two bills are on the calendar ready
for. action-the gasoline tax bill.
which is supposed to be prerequisite
to auto-license-tag reciprocity be-
tween the District and Maryland, and
the police and firemen's pay increase
bill The latter will probably not be
reached tomorrow. The gasoline tax
bill will be bitterly fought by Rep
resentative Thomas L. Blanton Of
Texas. who has insisted that he wants
at least an hour and a half to dis
cuss the bill.
Tuesday will be used for further
consideration of the Interior Depart
mentg appropriation bill. with the ex-
pectation that 1t will be passed.
Tuesday the Post ONCE and
Treasury Department appropriation
bfil, carrying about s7,0o0.00O, will be
reported to the House.
Wednesday Is Calendar Wednes-
day." with the judiciary committee
having the call for bills to be taken
up.
Thursday and the rest Of the week
will be given over OF consideration
Of the Post Ofice-Treasury appro-
priation bill.