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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

by bread alone" During the last year of his life he advocated the technical training fef farmers in institutions of learning. In 1779 a concrete 'proposi- tion for the establishment of an agri- cultural college in Pennsylvania failed to materialize. Agriculture was taught in the Lyceum at Gardiner, Maine, in 1921. An agricultural college was open cd in Derby, Conneeticutt, in 1924. The Land Grant act was>passed by congress July 2, 1862.
 Then came the enactment of the Jaw creating the experiment. station. This station is investigational instead of ed pucational. It would be part of good information to set out the act, itself. that the farmers could realize more fully the effort, the extent, and the real pur port of the law so well constructed for their benefit, but space will not permit.
 The land grant colleges and univer- sities in the United States today num- Der 6S; of this number 24 are universi- ties which include experimental work as well as classical and scientific courses of study offered to all the students who prefer agriculture. These universities are prepared for experimental work, and are becoming more popular with the agricultural people. Many young farm CTS are taking regular four year courses, at the same time they are specializing in agriculture. They wish to assume in after years the distinction of univer- sity graduate, which carries the ease and manly bearing of equal social reIa- tions established with their fellows in universities. And, too, fhe larger universities carry with them larger op- portunities and advantages. I would not discontinue any institution of learn ing, but I would give the farmer boys and girls greater opportunity.
 The untiring energy, the indomitable will of the vast majority of the demon Isration agents, the economic home work CTS, the elubs, and community organ izers all under the supervision of the state and federal authorities, deserve the 1oudest, the strongest, and the most sincere commendation. ,a:
 What l have to say is from my per- sonal experience as "dirt farmer" and as laQdlord for forty years, dealing directly with tenants from every. con- ceivable angle. have about fifteen white families annually who work as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
dunn answered.
 "Why, you just did !' "I didn't. 1 called fool fool"
 Benedum's Reply To Preacher

Qum answered.
 "Why, you just did v q didn't. I called fool fool" Benedum's Reply To Preacher Here is another of John W.'s fav- oritess
 Back in the 4O's of the last century, when the squire was young, he attend ed Methodist "protracted meeting" at Mount Zion church, near Clarksburg- the, spot still the site of church. The preached was the famous Adam Rider, who, they say, "could make sinners hear him half furlong without strain ing his bellows" Young Benedum at tended the meeting more as an interest ed bystander than as a penitent. The time came when Parson Rider released his usual, "ail those who want to 30 to heaven stand up."
 Everybody rose but Benedum
 "Now all those who want to go to hell stand up"
 Everybody remained seated, including Benedum.
 Him Parson Rider fixed with his ter rible eye and said: Young man, you don't seem to want to go to heaven and you don't seem to want to go to hell. Where do you want to go?'
 III SdIlslleu lO stay rlSnI nere, Brother Rider" said Benedum mildly.
 Tells Of Wild Early Days.
 When the squire grew old he liked to tell the countryside what hellion he had been nj his early days, piling in- family upon infamy into the narrative and always winding up with this for mula:
 Why, men, sank so low that if I moved at all was bound to rise v
 April 30, 1863, the Confederates got into the Clarksburg region, General Jones' cavalry lowering around the town and occupying some of the nearby hamlets There was some fighting, some slaughter, land, of course, requisi- tioning right and left by the invader. In neighboring Bridgeport Squire Bene- dun was then keeping kind of general store, prime object for raid. Bene- dunn saw the rebels coming up the roda. scrawled the words For Rent" on bit of board, clapped it on the front of his store, closed the shutters, and flew. The rebels streamed by, leaving the appar- ently empty concern unmolested.
 At nightfall another detachmen of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
< STUDENT ACQUITTED
Man Whom He Had Struck With Els
 Later Died

PEABODY, Mass, Oct. 1S.-Joseph E. Crowley, a student at Union col. lege, New York, was. acquitted on g charge of manslaughter here today in connection with the death of Jacob Behar, September 5. Behar was chas. Using his little son with rope and re. fused to stop when requested by Crow. ley to do so. The student struck Behar with his fist and the man died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

laborers, share-croppers,s or rent for money. I have written contracts for everything. I never rush man into a lease. scarcely ever have any trouble with them. They usually live with me on an average of ten years. They all make some money, and the best farmers among them have accumulated little money. .a The tenant farmers will never be sat isfied, neither will those who are more fortunate and own land, to remain in the country until their childrei are educated and they are lifted upon a level socially, mentally and morally with the men and women who occupy the higher stations of life.
 This can never be done until the ways and means are provided to give them an education practically free under rigid compulsory law to attend school nine months in the year. The ways and means can never be acquired except by an income and an inheritance tax graduated upward.
 I have no patience with communistic ideas, but see the stabilitysof eur gov ernment is endangered by the concen. tration of wealth.. There is no other means of distributing this wealth safely save through the channel of de- veloping the minds and hearts of the children, in order that the mental and moral character of our citizenship may balance the great accumulation of wealth, and thus stabilize our national government. Wealth itself is not secure in any country with an i~norart ci+i- zenship, and education is it's only safe guard. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
BURNING OF CHURCH
 CHARGED TO KHAN
(By Associated Press. ]

CHICAGO, Oct. Exchanges of in- cendiarism against the Ku Klux Klan have been made by the Rev. Carl Tan ner, pastor, and the 16 trustees of the Greater Bethel African M. E. church, which was swept by fire last night to the estimated extent of $100,000 dam ages. l.Ss
 The edifice, known as "the largest negro church in America" contained sleeping quarters for 100 persons who were driven to the street by the flames,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
HVyourLiping
Without Money! Cost

You can make it easily at home,
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'The Standard Of the South" are ali
fully described with hundreds Of actual
Photographic pictures in the new 1924
Seed Book of the South. This new
Hastings Seed Catalog is the great.
est and most useful Seed Book ever
published for the South. You need it,
and we want you to have 1t entirely
free.
We are also giving to each 1924
customer SEED PACKETS of
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS ABSOLUTE.
LY FREE. The new Catalog tells all
about it and gives every care for the
consideration Of the buyer for pur
chasing and planting seeds, bulbs and
plants" says the Seed World Re
view. We want you to have and
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in your home for ready reference at
all times. Write for 1t now. A post
card will do. It will come to you by
return mail.
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ATLANTA, GA.
advertisement
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR SHERIFF.

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
AT the solicitation of many of the
citizens of Ben Hill County, hereby
announce myself as a candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held March 10Th, 1924
If elected I hereby promise to enforce
the law impartially, dealing with all
violators alike. l do not believe in
petty prosecutions and am not a per-
secutor. | do believe the prohibition
law and the gambling law should be
enforced, and promise if elected to en-
force these laws as we'll as all others
without fear or favor to any one.
I was Sheriff of the county Court
of Irwin County before the County
was divided. l was at one time Chief
of Police of the city of Fitzgerald. l
stand on my record as an Officer and
citizen, and will appreciate your
vote and influence for law enforce
ment.
Respectfully,
C. E. HARRISON.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WESLEY r. WALKER
ANNOUNCES For SHERIFF

Fitzgerald, Ga, Jan. p, 1924.
10 The Voters of Ben Hill County:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff of Ben Hill County.
subject to the Primary called by the
Committee. In asking the voters for
their support and Influence for this
office, l pledge you my very best eff
forts to do my duty without fear Or
favor in regard to enforcing the laws
as | find them ito all alike" l never
have believed that it Gust" or "fair'
tor some people to violate certain laws
and get by with it, when others violate
the same laws and are punished for
dong it.
If elected as your Sheriff for all the
people, | shall serve all alike. Our cit
lzenship will never grow up to have
respect for laws until all have been
ted out of the same spoon. l will do
all in my power to hold down expen-
ses OF the Courts as far as this office
is concerned, and if I can say any
thing, or perform any service as a
pubic official that will help build a
better feeling of prosperity of Ben
Hill County and a more desirable
place to live in, l will gladly do my
part
l will appreciate your vote and in
fluence
Respectfully,
If. WESLEY R. WALKER.
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NOTICE OF SALE

GEORGIA., Ben Hill County:
Whereas, on the 18th day of April,
1920, J. w. Hopson executed and de-
livered to the First National Bank of
Fitzgerald, Georgia, his deed, under
section 1906 of the Code of Georgia,
to the lands hereinafter described, for
the purpose of securing a debt refer
red to in said deed, the same being
recorded in the Clerks office of the
Ben Hill superior court, in deed book
rs page 1870.
And whereas, said deed provides
for the sale of said property in case
of default of payment of said note
at maturity, together with interest
thereon. Now therefore, by virtue of
the power vested in the undersigned,
which is more accurately shown by
reference to said deed, the undersign-
ed, to whom said First National Bank
transferred and assigned their right
and power therein, on the 18th day of
December, 1922, and which appears of
record in the Clerks office of Ben
Hill superior court, in deed book 81
page 1913, will sell at public outcry to
the highest bidder for cash on the
18th day of March, 1924, during the
legal hours of sale before the Court
House door in Fitzgerald, Georgia,
the lands described in the aforesaid
deed to-wit:
All that certain tract or parcel of
land lying and being in the 3rd. land
district of Ben ~ cunty, Georgia,
brrg rt rtiou of land lot number PIC
containing o2A acres more or less
and bounded as follows. On the west
by the original West line of said lot
on the North by the original North
line CT said lot, on the south by a
branch, and on the East by an estab
lis}cd line. Said lands being generally
known as the ]. w. Hopson place.
Said deed was executed to secure
The payment of one certain $530000
note dated April 18th, 1920, and bear
ng interest from maturity at the
tate of per cent per annum Said
note having matured on April 18th,
1922. Together with an additional re-
newal rote of $4,000.
Said principal debt is now past due,
together with the interest thereon. The
total amount of both these that will
be due on the date of the sale is
$671,50, FEE SIMPLE TITLES will
be made to the purchaser at said sale,
and the proceeds of such sale will be
applied, first, to the payment of said
debt with interest and expense of this
proceedings, and the remainder, if any
will be paid to said ]. w. Hopson or
his legal representative.
Dated this the 9th day of March,
1924.
H. F. HOPSON.
BY Chas. w. Russell,
| His Attorney at Law Mar27
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
! 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, 116 N. Jackson
ST., residence $40 w. Alapaha St,
says: my kidneys acted too freely at
times and | felt dull and tired out. Ii
| took cold | had soreness and dull
aching through my back. Doan's Pills
soon put my kidneys in good condi-
ton"
Mr. Carol gave the above state
Nment March 9, 1918 and on April 10
1922, he said: "Doans have never
failed to relieve me OF lame back and
kidney complaint"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask for a kidney remedy - get
Doan's Pills-the same that Mr.. Car
rol had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mrs,
Buffalo, N. Y. adv.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR TAX RECEIVER

To the Voters Of Ben Hill County:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Tax Receiver
of Ben Hill County, subject to the
Primary to be held on March 10Th. ]
have been resident of this county for
fifteen years, am crippled and unable
to do manual labor, am fairly we'll
educated and am sure that I could
soon we'll qualify for the duties of this
office. l have never before offered for
any public office, but on account of
my infirmities would greatly appre-
ciate the honor and benefit of this
office. Your vote and influence will
be greatly appreciated
Respectfully,
If L w CLEVELAND.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
LEGAL NOTICE
GEORGIA. Ben Hill County.

GEORGIA, Ben Hill County:
Under power of sale contained in
deed to secure debt, executed by Odes-
sa P. Hall and Hammond Hall to
Mrs. Daisy E. Cohen, August IA, 1922,
recorded in the office of Clerk of SUI
perior Court of said County, in Book
70, page 40l the undersigned will sell
at public sale, at the court house in
said county, between the hours of ten
A. M. and four P. M. on the 10th day
of March, 1924, to the highest bidder
for cash, the following property to-
wit:
City lot number one, in Square mum
Der Fourteen, in Block number
Twelve, in the City of Fitzgerald,
said county, for the purpose of paying
a certain promissory note, bearing
date of August IA, 1922, and payable
on August, IA, 1923, made and execu-
ted by the said Hammond Hall and
Odessa P. Hall, said note being for
$23400 principal, and STIMULATING for
interest from date at the rate Of eight
per cent per annum, payable to order
of said Mrs. Daisy E. Cohen, the
total amount due on said note being
$23400, principal and $2808, interest
to this date, together with the costs
of this proceeding as provided for in
said deed to secure debt. A convey
ance will be executed to the, .purchas-
or by the undersigned as authorized
n said deed to secure debt.
This 18th day of February, 1924
Mrs. Daisy Z. Cohen
D f. Griffin Marc
Attorney for said Mrs. Cohen.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
Abbeville Postmaster
Makes Good Catch
Walter Giddens and John E. Vaughn
Are Held in Connection With Mail
Order Scheme

ABBEVILLE, Ga.-Arrest of two
legged participants in a fraudulent
nail order scheme which they are
Said to have operated in several South
Georgia counties at a gain to them
selves of between $4,000 and $4,000
was announced at the Federal Build.
ing in Atlanta Friday by post office
inspectors.
The prisoners are Walter Giddens
alias Henry Phillips, and John E
Vaughn, alias G. C. Bradler. They
were taken into custody at Abbevile
by Postmaster P. D. Wooten, follow
ing an investigation into their recent
activities by Post Office Inspector R
E. Barry and Frank Ellis.
Inspectors Ellis and Barry were re-
ported to- be in South Georgia Friday
and could not be reached for details
of the alleged scheme, but according
to information received at the Office
OF Inspector in Charge Joe P. John
ston, the two men received variou.
amounts from operations in number OF
South Georgia cities
1t is charged that the prisoners
would go to a town and mail bad
check to mail order house for some
article which they had reason to be-
Eeve the mail order concern was I'M
able to furnish. AS is customary the
mail order house would send to them
refund check on its own bank The
alleged conspirators would cash the
refund check, leave for another point,
and meanwhile the check which had
been sent to the mail order house
would be found worthless.
Many complaints were made against
the men before they were caught, il
is stated. 3,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR CLERK OF
SUPERIOR COURT

To the Voters of Ben Hill County.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Clerk of the Su-
perior Court of Ben Hill County, sub
ject to the primary, date to be fixed.
In announcing myself candidate
for this important office l fully real
ize that the office belongs to the peo-
pie and that the Clerk is only a SER
want of the people. If l am elected to
this office you will always find me at
tentive and courteous to the public,
and will endeavor to make a fair and
impartial Clerk, keeping in mind at all
times the duties of the office placed up
on me by law.
Your vote and influence will be high
ly appreciated, and I assure you it will
be my aim, if elected, to conduct the
affairs of the office in such manner
that hope that you will never have
cause to regret giving me your sup
port. Yours to serve,
If. DAVID L. PAULK.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13

WATERFOWL, Mass, March II
The American Flag is no carpet. f.
B. Harris of the Pierpont Manor
School here has resigned by the re
quest of the trustees because he used
the flag for that purpose. He told the
trustees in eXtenuation of his act that
he had put the flag on the floor to
teach the pupils respect" One of
the pupils complained, and American
Legion posts in Watertown and sur
rounding cities complained also.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR SHERIFF

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of Ben
Hill County, subject to the primary
called for March 10Th. If elected to
this responsible position, I shall en-
deavor to discharge the duties of the
office fairly, fearlessly and with in
tegrity. feel that IA years experience
as an arresting officer, while serving
you, as Chief of Police in the, city of
Fitz gerald, and as Deputy Sheriff of
your county, we'll qualities me for the
duties of this important office, and
1 will greatly appreciate your vote
and influence.
Respectfully,
IF { F DIXON
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF
PRINCETON TO MEET

ATLANTA, March l2-The Nation
al Alumni Association of Princeton
University which meets in Atlanta on
the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of this month
and the first time the alumni has met
in the South-will bring prominent
business and professional leaders from
all parts of the United States. Wives
of the alumni are also invited. Elab-
crate preparations have been made for
the entertainment of the big gathering.
f. K. Large, postmaster of Atlanta
is a leading member of the Atlanta
committee which is planning for the
coming of the Princeton men. Hugh
Richardson is chairman and Geo. H.
Boynton, vice chairman of the COM
mittee.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR

At the request of my friends, l here
by announce myself a candidate TO.
reelection to the office of County
Surveyor of Ben Hill County, subject
to the rules of the Democratic pri-
mary, being better prepared to serve
the people, asking you through this
announcement for your votes and sup
port, promising to fulfill the duties of
the office to the best of my ability.
Yours very respectfully,
If. OSCAR BARON.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR TAX RECEIVER

l take this method of announcing
to the people of Ben Hill County my
candidacy for reelection to the off
ice of Tax Receiver subject to the
white primary to be held March 10Th.
During the time I have been in Of
flee filled the place to the best of
my ability and if reelected will en-
deavor to serve the people with con-
sideration. Thanking each and every
one for all past courtesies may l now
ask your vote and influence in this
primary.
Respectfully yours,
If. E. D. PAULK.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
hereby announce that l am can
didate for re election to the office of
Clerk of the Superior Court, subject
to Primary to be held on March 10Th.
1t has been my aim during the time
I have held this office to discharge
its duties fairly and impartially and to
extend to those who have transacted
business with me every accommodation
and courtesy of which l was capable
If I am reelected, I shall strive to
conduct the affairs of the office in the
same courteous, attentive and impair
tial manner as have done in the past.
respectfully solicit your vote (both
women and men) and | assure you it
will be highly appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
If. D. w. M. WHITLEY.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
Thrilling Adventure OF
DOugherry County's Ordinary

nation that his wife was running to
succeed him until he reached home;
nor did he know that the primary
entries had closed so that he cannot
again offer for the office through the
regular channel OF the primary, by
which route all officers of Dougherty
county and other Georgia counties
are usually named.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR ORDINARY
To the Voters of Ben Hill Coun

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
Recognizing the fitness for the posi-
ton of Ordinary of the Hon. D. L.
Martin, whose energies and efforts
have been freely given to the material
and moral advancement of. the city
and county for many years past, we
his many friends, DESTROYS of showing
our appreciation, present his name for
consideration of the voters at the pri-
mary on March 10Th, for Judge of
the Court of Ordinary.
If MANY VOTERS.
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FOR County SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENT

On solicitation Of a number of pa
irons of the rural schools in the sew
eral school districts of the county
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County School Superintendent. My
long experience as a teacher in the
rural schools of Georgia fully quail
flies me for this important office and
I can assure the patrons of the rural
schools, that if elected I will give my
full time to supervise the schools of
the county.
My time at present being taken up
as Principal of Lynnwood School, it
will be impossible for me to see the
voters, but shall appreciate their
vote and support.
Respectfully,
tf NJ z ROGCAM
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-03-13
FOR ORDINARY

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
I respectfully announce my candida
cy for reelection to the office of Or
binary, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary to be held March 10Th, 1924. /
will appreciate Your vote and if re-
elected will do the very best l can in
the future, as in the past
Your servant,