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Palisadian., 1924-10-03
Republican and Demo
cratic County Committee
Members
EPUB BLICAN

Cliffside Park-Jos. w. Marini;
Bertha w. Schultz; 2, B. Duncan Nc
Clave, Anna McKenna; 3, Seymour
N. Sears, Bessie S. Wood; A, Mar
garet M. Woods, Chas. j. Leeger;
5, F. A. Meyer, Katherine o. Berls;
6, Patrick Kearney, Margaret
Kane.
Fort Lee-1, Mrs. Ellen Siccardi,
Eugene Heft; 2, Lottie |. Morgan,
John F. Schuster; 3, John j. Marx,
Mabel Goebel and Mrs. A. Carling,
tie; a, F. G. Schaefer, Mrs. Susan
Stewart; 5, Walter Oettel, Jr.; 6,
A. E. KerWein.
Palisadian., 1924-10-03
Lists Unpaid Alimony
in Bankruptcy Assets

Cedar Rapids, Iowa.-Mrs.
Mabel M. White, who filed a pc
tition in bankruptcy here, sched-
uled among her assets alimony
of $50 a month granted her when
she obtained divorce from her
husband but which. she says,
has not been paid for two
months. She asks an exemption
on 1t. Among her liabilities was
a doctors bill contracted by her
divorced husband, but while he
still was her mate. Mrs. Whites
liabilities amounted to $11 ,419.
Palisadian., 1924-10-03
French State Department

The state department of France is
referred to as Quai d'Orsay. just as
that of England is called Downing
Street, from the fact that the French
foreign ministry building is on the
Quai d'Orsay, Paris.
Palisadian., 1924-10-03
Ararat in Three Countries

Mount Ararat, on which Noah's ark
is said to have rested is in Armenia,
and belongs to Russia, Turkey and
Persia. It's summit is Russian terri
tory. Mount Ararat is 1895 feet
above sea level.
Palisadian., 1924-10-03
Shoulder to Shoulder

Every human body may be battle
field against invisible disease foes.
Consequently, every individual should
be trained fighter. and, though we
march apart, we must fight together.
Palisadian., 1924-10-03
EMOCRAT


Cliffside Park, Daniel Harri-
gan, Mary Foy; 2, Patrick Curran,
Mary Curran; 3, Frank Banville,
Catherine Banville; A, Leo J. Bar
Der, Lucy Madden; 5, Angelo J.
Gerbasi, Mary eastman; 6, Will
liam Sperling, Mary O'Donnell.
Closter-1, Eugene R. NORM,
Mrs. Frank Walsh; 2, Warren
Eckerson.
Fort Lee-1, Edwin New, Jas.
Sheehan, tie; John f. Whitaker,
Alice NJ. Haggerty; 8, John Vogel,
Anna Arckelin; A, James Mulhern,
Dorothy Schall; 5, Louis Ponsigli-
one; 8, James DAILY.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
Wesley R. Walker
Announces For Sheriff
Fitzgerald, Ga, Jan. p, 1924.

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 bv the
committee. In asking the voters for
their support ana Influence for this
office, | pledge you my very best eff
forts to do my duty without fear Or
favor in regard to enforcing the laws
as l find them ito all alike" l never
have believed that it "just" 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, l 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 l can say any,
thing, or perform any service as a
public 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.
| will appreciate your vote and IN
fluence.
Respectfully,
If. WESLEY R. WALKER
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
INDEPENDENT -
TELEPHONE CON-
PANlES TO MEET
Elaborate Program for Two Days
Convention In Atlanta

President. VIM. R. Bowen has an
nounced plans for the annual meeting
OF the Independent Telephone Compan
les which will be held at the Roof
Garden of the Ansley Hotel in Allan
ia, Feb. 25, and 10th. One of the in
terestmg features of the meeting to
which the general public is invited, will
be the display of modern improve
ments in the art of telephony by man
utacturers. The display will be the
most extensive ever shown in the
Southern states.
:. President w. F. McKinnon of the
National Association of Independent
Telephone Companies is slated for the
leading address. Gov. Walker and
Mayor Waller Sims of Atlanta will
deliver the addresses of welcome for
Georgia and Atlanta.
Others who are scheduled to speak
are Col. Walter Mcdonald of the
Public Service Commission, who will
speak on Service; Vice. President J.
n. b. HoXsey of the Southern Bell
Telephone Co., will deliver an address
on Technical and Organization Prob
lens of the Business"
ANo41Nht AoOWSll, III Ills Official Call
to the members of the Association
states:
The paramount theme running thru
these addresses will be that of
Service; that is. how the other fell
ow can help you and how you can
help yourself by helping the other fell
low
There will be two round table dis
cussions to be participated in by all
members of the Association: the first
one will be Operating Difficulties"
and the second will be ''the business of
operating a telephone plant"
These round table discussions
kinder experience meetings will be
worth more than the trip to Atlanta
will cost you.
large number of manufacturers
have indicated their purpose of being
present for the convention, and hay-
ing on display large and complete ex-
hiDits OF the progress made in develop
ing the art of telephony.
The officers of the Independent Tel
ephone Company Association are:
VIM. R. Bowen, President; w. R.
Hunter, First Vice-President; 7. L.
Matthews. Secty-Treas.; P. D. For
tune. Vice-President; ]. M. Dent. vice
President. Directors-Wm. R. Bo-
wen, Fitzgerald; w. R. Hunter, Quit
man; T. D. Fortune, Summerville; 7.
M. Dent, Douglas; ]. L. Matthews,
Statesboro; ]. Smith Lanier, West
Point; w. D, Horton, McRae; w. M.
New, Washington; w. A. Jennings,
Hawkinsville; A. A. Fincher, Canton
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
ESSAY CONTEST FOR
1923 AND "a GRADUATES

The Georgia Home Economics AS
sociation is projecting an essay con-
test for high school girls that carries
the possibility of winning partial cash
scholarship in some state institution
where Home Economics is a branch
of instruction. The value of the prizes
is placed at $100, SIS, and $50 respect
lively. The winners must register for
a course in some one of these schools
when the money will be credited to
them through the treasurer of the
school.
The subject for the essay will be
Home Economics Essential in Every
Girls Education" The length of the
essay shall be 1900 TO 1000 words, writ
ten in ink within a space of three
hours in the presence of a designated
teacher similar to all ready writing
contests. The principal of each school
where there are applicants shall pro-
vide judges for selection of the three
hest essays on a date not later than.
March 3lst, contests to be held within
the week, March 24-2o, and ESSAYS to
be sent not later than March 9Th to
Miss Matthews. chairman of the Field
committee of the Georgia H. E. AS
sociation, Athens. Ga
All contestants may take I'D their
preparation under the advice and in
struction of the school principal who
VIII conduct the contest. Complete
rules and preparatory photography
can be obtained through him.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

COMMITTEE TO FIX
PRIMARY DATE
Committee To Meet At Court House
Saturday, February End

Chairman John DDorminey of the
County Democratic Executive Commit
tee has called a meeting of his com
mttee to meet at the Court House
next Saturday to fix the date for the
County primary and adopt rules and
regulations for the entrance of candi-
dates and appoint election managers.
AS previously stated in these col
umns, March 10Th, the date adopted
for the Presidential Primary in the
State, will probably be decided upon
for the nomination of county officers.
Nominations will be made for all of
the offices in the county, Clerk of SUI
perior Court, Ordinary, Sheriff, Tax
Collector and Receiver, County School
Superintendent, Commissioners, Sur
veyor and Coroner.
The personnel of the executive com
mittee consists of J. D. Dorminey,
Chairman, L. Robitzsch, VIM. Rob-
erts, eco. Roberts, Green Minchew,
M. Dickson.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
DELINQUENT GIRLS TAKEN
UP FOR VAGRANCY

Two delinquent girls were taken
charge of by Chief Dixon and Cons
table Scarborough this morning and
lodged in the county jail on charge
of lettering and vagrancy. The two
girls gave their names as Matte Sue
Williams and Ruby Walker, their
home as Macon.
Mrs. ]. A. Williams, the mother of
the Williams girl, who appears to be
about sixteen years of age and Mrs.
Grissey, the guardian OF the Walker
girl, about fourteen, were wired of the
arrest. The girls are dressed in khaki
suits and attracted considerable at
tention Wednesday.
They secured rooms last night at
home of Rev. Daniels where the Off
GERS found them this morning
A phone message from Mrs J. K
Williams, of Macon, sister of the iWl-
liams girl, to Constable Scarboro, in
formed him thta she will be here on
the first train to take charge of her
sister. who she stated ran away from
home.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
RAID STAGED BY
SHERIFF DORMINEY
A WATER HAUL
Federal Officers Have Better Luck;
Six Violators Under Bond

Friday of last week, Sheriff Dorm
iney, with his deputies, constables and
by special invitation, the police force,
just prior to making the attempt, made
a general raid on places under suspi-
cion CD OF harboring chronic violat-
ors of the state and Federal prohibi-
ton laws
Chief Dixon and his day policemen
were advised about $50 pm Friday
to join the county officers in a search
for contrabondl liquors in the establish
ments on east Pine Street, operated by
Geo. Davis, Doc Perry, Magnolia
Cafe, the Mobleys and in body pro-
ceeded down Pine street to Sherman,
where the party divided and some en-
tered thru the rears, other through the
front entrances of the respective plac-
es. In all five places were visited and
not drop of the vicious fluid was
found in any of the establishments,
though each was given thorough
search, according to statements made
by some OF the officers. The Grand
Jury, evidently had been misinformed
(?). and everybody began to- breathe
easier. when the result of this raid was
broadcasted among our citizens.
Enter Federal Agents on Scene
Monday night, however, Federal
prohibition enforcement officers, un-
known and unheralded, appeared on
the scene and as a result six operators
were placed under bond by noon Tues
day, with evidence galore. The officers
were c. H Parks, Prohibition En-
forcement Officer of Waycross and
q Cobh EaJa~o1 oo.,+ f-o.,, Na-,,
nan, Ga. both successful operators.
After spending few hours Monday
night in getting acquainted, Tuesday
morning they rounded UP their victims
and placed them under arrest Four
white men, Geo. Davis and Silas Dix
on and one negro Walter Willis were
arrested in connection with the sale
and possession of whiskey in the Da-
Wis pool room; H. ]. (Doc) Perry and
VIII. Ryals and one negro James
Leach. operating in meat market on
East Pine, where purchases of liquor
was also made by one of the officers.
Davis. Dixon, Perry and Ryals each
gave bonds of $500 and $500 for their
appearance respectively at the next
term Of the Ben Hill Superior Court
and before U. S. Commissioner 0. L.
Garrett at Waycross Friday morning,
to make bond for their appearance at
the Federal Court at Albany.
Officer Cobb informed the Leader
that they had no difficulty in locating
the liquor or making purchase and
expressed himself as satisfied with the
status of affairs here. stating that 9TH
arrests may be looked for as result
of their findings here Mr. Cobb also
stated that in the cases of Davis and
Perry, they will press "a charge of con-
spiracy to violate the Federal prohi-
bition laws.
Shortly after the arrest of Perry, in
company with the sheriff Mr.. Cobb in
spected store adjoining Perry's mar
ket and found one gallon of corn whis-
key which with the other contrabond
found on the premises, was destroyed
by the officers. Messrs Cobb and
Parks left during the afternoon for
their respective headquarters.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
County Politics
Are Warming Up

Altho it is not anticipated that
many offices in the county will be
contested for, it is becoming apparent
that at least the Clerkship and Sher-
ifs will be centers of political activi-
ties.
David L. Paulk has jalready an
nounced for Clerk, and D. w. M
Whitley, the efficient and accomodat-
ing incumbent of the office, will be a
contender FOR the same. w. A. Adams
whose term of office at the Post
Office expires II February, is also
prominently mentioned as a possible
candidate for this office.
or Sheriff. Wesley R. Walker has
announced and it is understood that
Sheriff Dorminy will be in the race
for reelection. Chief of Police c. F,
Dixon and J. w. Morris, Chairman of
the Board of County Commissioners
are being frequently spoken of as pos
sible candidates also.
H. c. McLendon and D. L. Martin
have been mentioned as possible can
Hdates to oppose Ordinary Horton,
who is expected to be in the race for
reelection.
Tax Collector F. M. Graham and
Tax Receiver F. D. Pau1k are not ex
pected to have opposition For county
commissioners, of whom three are
to be nominated, William R. Bowen,
M. Dickson, J. E. Turner Walter
Robitzsch, William Roberts and J.
T. Young have been favorably men
toned.
County Superintendent ]. H. Bull
lard will also be a candidate for re-
election and no opposition to his race
is expected.
With the definite announcement of
A date for the primary by the County
Executive Committee next Saturday,
the political atmosphere will clarity
and prospective candidates will begin
% make their official announcements.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
Open Trial OF Suit
Against Asa Gambler
Reading of Letters to Mrs. De Bouch-
ellie Feature of First Day

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 30-Reading of
letters alleged to have been written
to Mrs. Onezia De Bouchelle. of New
Orleans, by Asa G. Gambler, Sr., a
contention by defense attorneys that
Mrs. De Bouchelle was legally mar
ried to Adolph Rocquet, of New Or
leans, at the time she became engag-
ed Mr.. Gambler, and the announcement
that both principals are barred from
taking the stand in their own be-
half, marked today's session of the
trial of the suit for $500O00 damages
tor breach of promise filed against
Mr.. Gambler by Mrs. De Bouchelle.
The contention that Mrs. De Bouch-
ellie was legally married at the time
she became engaged to Mr. Gambler
was contained in an amendment to
Mr.. Candler's original answer to the
suit, filed just prior to the reading of
the letters by Albert Howell, Jr,
leading plaintiffs counsel.
Mrs. De Bouchelle, with several
New Orleans friends, sat with her
attorneys. She paid close attention to
the trial. Mr.. Gambler was also pres
ent, while the letters were being read.
The courtroom was crowded, about
half of the audience being women.
In statement to the jury which
was selected, in five minutes, Mr..
Howell outlined the plaintiffs case,
detailing various stages and the court
ship preceding the engagement, the
alleged breaking of the engagement
by Mr.. Gambler and his subsequent
refusal to name persons. who, he
charged, had given him information
that Mrs. De Bouchelle had been
visited by two men in her room at
hotel in Atlanta during a Confeder-
ate reunion in 1918. Mr.. Howell OPP
ened the plaintiffs testimony with the
-eading of the letters Mr.. Gambler was
said to have written to Mrs. De
Bouchelle. He had not completed
reading the letters when court ad-
ourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
MRS. NEWSOM TO ATTEND
WESLEYAN CONVENTION

MACON, Ga, Jan. 30-Mrs. Emma
Harris Newsom, of Fitzgerald, has
been selected to represent Ben Hill
County at an important meeting of
trustees and alumnae representatives
OF Wesleyan College at the Hotel
Dempsey here on Feb. 10, at which
time plans for carrying out the mil
lion dollar Greater Wesleyan" cam
paign will be acted upon.
Each county in the state in which
there is a group of alumnae is ex-
rected to-be represented at the CON
ference, which has been called by Or
vile A. Park of Macon, chairman of
the executive committee of the board
OF trustees and, national chairman of
the campaign oganization.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
]. G. Williams Meets
With Auto Accident

Returning from Douglas Tuesday
about midnight, ]. G. Williams, driv-
ing new Buick Sedan, ran off an
embankment eight miles west of Doug
las on the Dixie Highway and turning
the car over in two feet of water. had
two ribs broken and otherwise sus-
tained minor injuries.
Mr.. Williams managed to extricate
himself from his precarious position
and reached nearby negro cabin
from which word was sent to Fair
cloth in Douglas, who arrived on the
scene with physician and brought
Mr.. Williams to the Douglas Sanitar-
1um, where a closer examination was
made and relief was given. The car
sustained but very slight damage and
was brought to the city.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
JNO B. WERNER ANSWERS
LAST ROLL CALL

Another Union veteran answered to
the last roll call Friday, January 25,
when death overlook Jno. B. Werner,
at his residence on West Ohoopee
street. The deceased located here with
his devoted wife in the early days Of
the Colony, for number of years liv-
ing on his farm north of the city. but
for some years living in the city,
where the family owns several cott-
ages.
The funeral was held at the resi-
dence, Rev. ]. H. Elder of the First
M. E. Church officiating. Colony
Post G. A. R. and the Sons of Vet
Grams attended the funeral in body
and conducted the last rites at the
grave, Saturday afternoon.
The deceased was highly respected
by the entire community, to whose
development he contributed his eff.
orts. He is survived by his devoted
wife who has the sympathies of Their
many friends in her sad bereavement
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT

To the Voters of Ben Hill County.
| hereby anounce myself candf-
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 a candidate
for this important office I fully real
ize that the office belongs to the peo-
pie and that the Clerk is only a SER
want of the people. If am elected to
this office you will always find me at
tentive and courteous to the public,
and will endeavor to make fair and
impartial Clerk, keeping in mind at all
timse 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., 1924-01-31
"THE BLACKBOARD"
NEW MAGAZINE

Miss Bessie Kempton, member of
the legislature for Fulton county, is
editor-in-c chief and Misses Rosemary
Stevenson and Sara D. HALEY, asso-
ciate editors of The Blackboard, a new
educational magazine, the first num-
Der of which came to- Our exchange
table today. The magazine has a num-
Der of good articles along educational
lines and has the endorsement of the
Georgia Parent-Teacher Association.
There is field for this class OF
magazine in Georgia and should Sc
cure large circulation among the
people interested in furthering the
educational opportunities in the State.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN
GOOD WARNING TO AUTOISTS

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 30-The year
1923 shows an unusual record of
deaths given as toll to grade eros
sings, according to Atlanta railway
executives who are cooperating in a
national care-at-crossings campaign
now being promoted by the railroads
of the country. As announced here,
money prizes have been offered BY
the American Railway Association,
composed of all the railroads, for the
best poster and the best slogan on the
subject,
1t must not be understood railway
men said that the accidents are due
entirely to the carelessness of the
operators Of the railroads. A larpe per-
centage of the accidents, it is shown,
are due to careless drivers and to-
those under the influence of liquor.
The railroad officials, it is pointed
out, have exercised every care and
precaution to prevent accidents and
at every crossing there stands a glar-
ing sign-board warning the public
from crossing without first being GER
tain that no trains are near. With all
this precaution taken by the railroads
many accidents. it is asserted, are
occurring daily thruout fthe country
in practically every instance, it is
claimed the responsibility rests upon
the driver of the automobile.
"Safety First Watchword
safety First" should be the watch
word with every driver of an automo-
bile. motorists here point out, whether
crossing railroad grade crossing or
traversing the streets of the city.
Some allowance should be made, too,
it is shown, for the average pedestrian
who is careless. at times, in crossing
the street. Many without thought. as
shown by recent accidents in Allan
ia, walk across the pathway of the
aufo without realizing the danger un-
til it is too late.
"Stop, Look and Listen" should be
the watchword of every auto driver
and pedestrian before crossing a
street or railroad grade. Let Safety
be your guide in this day and time of
automobiles and railroads and there
will be fewer accidents, persons MAIN
ed for life and in some instances death
TO the thoughtless citizen, said local
official interested in the accident pre-
vention.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
DAVE PAULK ANNOUNCES
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT

David L. Paulk, our popular City
Clerk, announces in this issue his can
didacy for Clerk of the Superior Court
Mr. Paull< has host of admirers in
the country, who will support him for
this office and who feel sure as even
those who can't support him. will con-
cede, that if elected, he will fill the
office with credit to himself and his
friends.
He has just been reelected to the
office as City Clerk, which is the best
paying office in the gift of the City
Administration.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
ROAD GUIDE
JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
Out of Fitzgerald

JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
Route to Savannah:-Via Abbeville.
cross bridge to Rhine, Milan, McRae,
Alamo, Mt Vernon, Vidalia, Lyons,
Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke. Take
road via Burnsed bridge to Louisville
road; road good to Canoochee river
bridge; east of Claxton just fair to
Pembroke and Louisville road; Chat
ham county paved.
Route to Augusta-via Abbeville
bridge, take north route two miles east
of bridge to Eastman, Dublin, Wrights
vile, Barlow, Louisville, Wrens. Road
fair entire distance.
Route to Montgomery, Ala via
lrwinville, Sycamore, Ashburn, Syl-
yester, Albany, Dawson, Cuthbert.
Georgetown, Eufaula, Union Springs.
Road fair to Sylvester, paved to Al
bany and good road tc Georgetown.
Cross bridge to Eufaula
DIXIE HIGHWAY
Central Route"
Route to Macon-via Abbeville,
Hawkinsville, Perry. Good to Bibb
County line then paved into Macon.
Route to Jacksonville Ocilla.
Douglas, Nichols, Folkston, Jackson
vile Good road to Nichols, rough to
Waresboro, good TO Waycross, excel
lent to Folkston and Jaxville.
ROUTE TO CORDELE
Via Rochelle, Seville and Pitts,
road good to fair all the way.
CThis information will be printed
each week in this column; should any
serious changes be reported, will make
! notation of uch.)-Leader-E Enterprise
Promoter of Good Roads.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
SUPT. BENNETT RECEIVES
COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

Supt. U. ]. Bennett of the local
Schools has just been notified OF his
appointment as a member of the Com
mission on Accredited Schools of
Georgia This appointment was made
at the recent meeting of the Associa-
ton of Colleges and Secondary
Schools of the Southern States. The
committee is composed of DR.. ]. S.
Stewart, University of Georgia, chair
man; E. A. Pound, State High School
Supervisor; Dean G. c. White, En-
ory University, and Supt. U. ]. Ben
nett, Fitzgerald Public Schools.