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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-02-04
COMM0-v CASI xITY co.
Bhiindc inhi in. Pa.

ASSETS, DEC. 81, 924.
Mortgage loans, S 34,900.00
Stocks and Bonds, 7Oi.656.3l
Cash in office and bank. 52,489.S3
Agents balances. 230.9S4.33
Interest and rents, 9,99l.60
All other assets. 21.9S5.15
Gross assets, Il ,O4S, OOI24
Deduct itrms not admitted II. 5000
Admitted assets. $1,035.466.54
LI&BlLITIES, DEC. 81 1924.
Net unpaid losses, $173,654.22
Unearncd premiums 429, 1851
All other liabilities. 61113.46
Cash capital 300 coo 90
Surplus, over all liabilities. 70S0925
Total teoi5ilIties and sur
plus, $10S5 46654
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-02-04

SALESMAN WANTED.
TO SOLICIT ORDERS FOR LUBRI-
eating oils, greases and paints. Salary
or commission. Address The Harvey
Oil Co. Cleveland. Ohio.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-02-04

1t becomes more and more APP
parent that there is no chance of the
necessary number of states ratifying
the federal child labor amendment.
Fourteen states have already re-
jected it, and as it is necessary for
three quarters of the states to ratify
Il 10 make it a law, it has already
failed. unless several states recon-
slider, which is not likely. Maine will
probably line up with those who re-
jeet il. The principal objection to
the proposed amendment arose from
the increase of its provisions to chill
dren eighteen years of age. This was
considered too high; even trainers
Of the bill have been quoted as say
ing so. and predicting its defeat.
There is also a growing feeling that
paternalism and policing powers at
Washington have gone far enough,
and that states themselves can be de
pended upon to protect the interests
of their children.
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HOUSE OK WATER STREET,
rooms. Apply to NJ. Povich, Water
street.
Inquire Of Ahnon Harden, Dean St,
Ellsworth Maine, for particulars.
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CTNT-A-W ORD COLUMN

Advertisements classified under this
heading, cert word per week.
Minia,um price - cents. COR, or
stamps.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
BIG WORLD COTTON
PRODUCTION THIS YEAR

ATLANTA, March "A work
cotton production this year of 24,000,-
600 bales, which is the forecast of ex-
perts, based upon crop estimates re-
ceived from the various cotton-pro-
ducing countries is an indicated in
crease of nearly five million bales over
last years world cotton output, ac-
cording to Atlanta cotton dealers.
Such a promised gain in production
as the figures ordinarily would be view
ed with apprehension by cotton grow
ers in this country, it was stated her,
for unusually increased production
would mean decreased price. This
still would be the case if the promised
increase in cotton production through
out the world means an oversuppled
market but such would not be the
case, it is claimed here, with 24,000,-
600 bale crop.
There is nothing in the forecast
to cause alarm among cotton growers"
said prominent Atlanta cotton man.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
= alliieS 81;
Ie1n1pta ti0r1S

, lights of an automobile skidding about
on the crowded thoroughfares, stared
through the gloom that enveloped the
, noontide.
AS we turned into the San Jose
Boulevard on the St. Augustine II gh-
way, we passed a whole family in a
Ford. apparently equipped with every
convenience for camping.
How would you like that, Sallle! ("
Curtis Wright was anticipating my
answer.
"Ugh" I shuddered; too many ba-
bies, to much rattle and not enough
hot water" l replied sharply.
| "And yet, Sallie, look at the con-
tentment on their faces. That young
girl has cheeks like red roses. There's
not one of your friends with that sort
of happiness in her eyes caused from
the sheer joy of living"
! Don't you think their happiness
comes from ignorance and lack of am
bition?" l fenced.
ooh. I'm not saying I'd Ike to be
head of the family or anything like
that, but I maintain that lot OF I'M
happiness is caused from too much
knowledge about the superficial values
of life.
81 think contentment brings stagna-
ton, and I'd much rather be miserable
! at times and be able to stand in the
! sunshine on a hill topp or to touch
the stars on rare occasions----a sill
ence, then, nobody wants to be veg
etable."
you're little philosopher" he
answered; "at any rate, your opinion
are fresh and entertaining"
We passed through the gray City
Gates that have guarded the city well
through all the picturesque years that
have passed over this romantic spot
discovered by Ponce de Leon in his
quest for the Fountain of youth. Old
Fort Marion was on the left with its
antinquated charm, and tourists stroll
ed along the dancing bay, their white
clothing fluttering in the warm brisk
breeze.
"The drive over has put an edge
on my Appetite my companion de-
clared. "Where do we lunch" he asked
"The Alcazar Grill I replied. There
will be music and interesting tourists
and"
The story you promised about the
bathing suit and Billings" he added
His manner had changed and | no.
ticed he spoke with decisive solemn
itv. The time had come when [ must
explain. The sun that shone so brill
iantly in my heart sank swiftly be-
hind a cloud,
(To be continued next week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
SALLIE RIDES TO-
A CONFESSION

l wanted time to think clearly.
Curtis Wright was the kind who would
not accept anything but the truth and
something in his manner warned me
that l would gain nothing by decep-
tibn. Things were chaotic now. The
whole evening had been crowded with
hideous incidents passing swiftly one
after the other and l longed for the
sunshine and tranquility that comes
with the morning after.
Pm tired-awfully tired l finally
said. Then suddenly decided how
would handle the situation. II want
to tell you about the bathing suit and
Ted Billings" l continued in Ian
quid manner, tell you what I'll do.
Take me to St. Augustine tomorrow
for luncheon and we'll talk it all ov-
er.
"No, Sallie" he answered sternly
I've got to have this thing settled
NOW-I won't be made ridiculous,
tell you--".
But what about four o'clock in the
morning?" | interrupted, long expla-
nations are certainly not salubri-ous.'
| quoted his very words and drawled
out the last word in an exaggerated
manner. A glimmer of amusement
dawned in his eyes.
"All right, he conceded, you win
as usual, but tomorrow there will be
no hedging"
l changed my frock three times the
next morning. After coffee and deli
cious grape fruit in my room, l no
ticed it was almost noon and time WE
were starting. Finally, l decided on (
smart little Sport frock of sapphire
blue homespun and close-fitting ha
of the exact color.
| made my appearance on the veran
da. Curtis Wright was walking bacl
and forth as if he had been there
long time before me.
He looked at me closely "Are 20,
twelve or thirteen years old this morn
ing?" he smiled and inquired.
II don't know about that but l tee
too good to be true 80 to anybody,
l flippantly answered.
We crossed the bridge spanning the
ST. Johns River laundering over it;
length, l caught my breath at the
sparkling gaiety of the water. At the
distant skyline were soft, rose-tintet
roofs of houses barely peeping iron
the vivid green branches.
The day was like late summer with
hint of autumn in the air. New
Years day in Florida had seen a
New Years Day in New York when
all was s1eety and dark and the head
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
RANKPI1pT NOTICE

BANKRUPT NOTICE
In the District Court of the United
States for the Southern District OF
Georgia, Albany Division.
In the matter of S. CARRIER, Fitzger-
aid. Georgia, Bankrupt, in bankruptcy
No 1863.
Application for Confirmation OF
Composition, Filed March 3, 1925.
On March 3rd, 1925 on reading the
application OF S. CARRIER, for the con-
firmation of the Composition of TWEEN
ty-five (25) per centum on the dollar
offered by said bankrupt, it is; ORD-
Erred that hearing be had upon
the same on March 10th, 1925, A. D.
before said court at Albany, Georgia,
in said district at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, that notice thereof be pub
lishcd in the Albany Herald and F1tz-
gerald Leader, published in said Dis
trict, and that all known creditors and
other persons at interest may appear
at the same time and place and show
cause if any they have, why the pray
ers of said applicant should not be
granted. nr
the Court, that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors, a copy OF
this order, addressed to them at their
place of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable WILLIAM
H. BARRETT, Judge of said Court,
and the seal thereof at Albany, Geor-
ola. this March 3rd, 1925.
GEORGE F. WHITE,
It. Deputy Clerk.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
BOB Jones MEETINGS

The closing meeting of the Bob
Jones campaign on Friday night was
the biggest and best of all. All the
Sunday schools ofthe city marching
each in a body and bearing their ban
ners was an inspiring sight. After
an especially strong sermon from Bob
Jones, and an altar service of more
than ordinary results in numbers and
deep conservation and an impressive
exhortation from Mr.. Jones, there was
an interesting close conducted by Mr..
Storr in which appreciation was ex-
pressed for all the different helpful
agencies that had aided in putting over
the big meeting. Concluding this good
fellowship expression came the an
nouncement from Mr.. w. R. Bowen
OF the executive committee about the
finances.
The entire receipts or offerings for
this campaign were 100000 and the
entire expense for the tabernacle and
the advertising expenses and the cam
pagn party exclusive of Rev. BOZ
Jones was 100000. This left a bal
ance which was used as a thank off
ering to Bob Jones personally OF 81
10000. This amount was gratifying tc
the committee who had hoped it woulo
not fall short of this sum, and hao
done considerable personal canvasslne
that Fitzgerald's appreciation OF the
Evangelist and his work might be lib
erally shown.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
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T. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4
i COMMENT +

Bv w. N. SMITH, Secretary

by w. ". CAhI L IL, SSNISldiy
The Central Dixie Highway meet
ing to be held at Waycross next We'd
resday is most important gathering,
anu shoud be we'll attended by the
County Commissioners and other rep
resentatives from every town and coun
ty along the line. Fitzgerald took the
lead in advertising the route this year
and the results are so obvious that no
further comment is necessary. At
Waycross we want to rededicate this
wonderful road to the travelling pub
lie, and lav definite plans for the con-
tinuous publicity of this great route.
*xN
1t is a revelation for us mere men
to attend a meeting carried on entirely
by women, and note the precision and
definite program with which it is op-
eraed. The program at the meeting of
the Woman's Club last Wednesday
was about birds with special reference
to the need of protection of our ma
tive birds and the destruction of the
English Sparrow. Mrs. Lon Dickey,
who had charge of this program had
IS or 20 boys from the grade schools
as guests OF the club, and showed them
all kinds of nests, traps, etc, explain
ing in detail each one. Other ladies
read interesting articles about the va
r;ous kinds of birds we have, and how
to best protect them.
The greatest and most practical
book ever read is the Bible, and
when it emphasizes the fact that we
should not light a candle and put it
under bushel but place it on candle
stick, it furnishes us text on adver-
Using that is not to be overlooked.
Also you probably recall certain city
that was built on hill, which certain
ly carries the same idea.
A good modern school building for
the First Ward, city auditorium and
a few of the principal streets paved
would be great advertisement as well
as supply some long felt wants for
Fitzgerald. Why shouldn't we have
them? Nothing is too good for Fltz-
gerald, provided of course we are able
to pay for it. A good bond issue for
such purposes would meet the appro-
val of orr hest citizens.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT THE POST OFFICE

l. All windows open at s a. m. anc
close at 6 p. m.
2. The post office does not open or
Sundays. The law fo1bids.
g. Ask all your correspondents tc
put your local address on when writ,
ing to you. Box number, street and
number or rural route number.
4. Put your return address on al
mail you send.
5. Never send money in special
delivery or ordinary letter. 1t is not
safe.
6. Register every valuable letter.
7. Never put any writing in a par
eel. 1t is against the law unless you
pay first class postage for it.
8. See that your house number is
correct.
9. Put up mail receptacle. You
must have a mail box up to have your
mail delivered.
10. Bring all your complaints and
mail troubles to the post master and
he will try to stralg hten them out for
you.
II. Your suggestions for improve
ment of the service will also be ap-
preciated.
Cordially yours,
w. A. ADAMS, Postmaster.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05

NEW TITLE FOR JERRY
Seth:-"Good Of Jerry Simpkins. He's
certainly a man of parts"
Duke:-What do you mean?
Seth:-Didnt you hear. He tried to
beat the express to grade crossing
in his Silly Six.
BLONDE BESS OPINES
81 may be an egotist, as the boss
says, but l know man who is so
q egotistical that he has started taking
harp lessons here on earth"
HELP! HELP!
Managing Editor Have you read
the Lost Manuscript"
Cub Reporter:-No sir, how could
l if it's lost.
ED PURDY'S PHILOS
"Ho-hum - Spring is near. The
Christmas jewelry is turning green"
FAND IN JUNE
Father entered the door, He heard
sounds of JOY and glee in the parlor.
Slowly he removed his hat and coat.
He was tired business man. Mother
came through the parlor door to greet
him, a smile on her face.
"What's the matter?" asked father.
Diamond Jubilee" said mother
'Migosh" said father, have we been
married that long?"
ooh, its not us, said mother It's
o,,I lo,- TREND
has just got together enough money
for the first payment on diamond
ring"
4 IF YOU GET WHAT WE MEAN
\ Cynic-"Ge gosh-what are you wo-
' men coming TOP
Observation-Disclosures say. None Of
them are as bad as they are painted"
LAUGH THAT OFF
One of those high-powered super
statesmen entered our office, and, see
ing a freckle-face office boy guarding
the managers desk, attempted to
strike upa friendly conversation.
your dotted plant over there looks
kinda yellow" said the salesman.
ATS alright SAID the boy, Maybe
its an orange tree
I'll don't think you'll bet much of
a crop, said the salesman
Don't expect to, said the boy.
cts century plant less than one
year old
Boy, said the salesman, " There
isn't much difference between you and
"a fool"
: "On1y this DESK" said the boy.
ACTUAL HOLD-UP
Smithson: "Were you ever held up?
4 Decker: "Yea-bo! | took two Choir
us girls to dinner once"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05

Trade in Fitzgerald and you'll see
your dollar again.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
Rv MARTHA WAGNER

The puzzle this week by Martha
Wagner is conventional in design but
well worth the effort in working. 1t
might be called the -Four X'' puzzle
There are one or two sticklers hidden
in the seemingly easy three and four
letter words but by the well-knoWn
system of filling in from all angles
they most likely will work themselves
out. Why don't you time yourself on
this puzzle? Speed in accurate think
ing is valuable personal asset.
HORIZONTAL
l. An effeminate boy.
The Roentgenays.
10 Light blow.
II Old age (poetic.)
IS Tool (Hewing).
IS To fasten.
II Splash gently.
Is Proposition.
10 Central state( abbr.)
21 Proposition.
p Editor (abbr).
% | love. Latin.)
"a Willingly.
70 Behold.
% Stuff.
% Narrow woven band.
81 To remove entirely.
"a To cultivate land.
81 Sand.
Al Send out.
43 Fruit bearing part of a cereal.
46 prong.
46 Plump.
AZ Note of the musical scale.
48 To be.
50 Negative( Latin.)
81 Nine (Roman)
81 Covering for head.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend to the many
friends of the family Our sincere thanks
for the many expressions of love and
sympathy during the illness and death
of our son and brother.
F. ]. Hunter,
Mrs. Mathew Hunter.
Leah Hunter.
Bertha Hunter
Mr.. and Mrs. jill. Wideman.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
New Way to Quickly
Stop Worst Cough

A remarkable new and simple
method for treating a cough gives
relief with the first doses and usual
ly breaks severe cough in "a
The treatment is based on the
prescription known as DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Coughs: Y99
it in your throat for is or 20 sec.
onds before swallowing, without
following with water. The prescrip--
ton has a double action. It not
only soothes and heals. soreness and
Irritation, but. it quickly loosens
and removes the phlegm and con-
gestion which are the direct cause
astonished how. quickly the cough
ing stopped with tn this so ne% treat treat
ton goes in very short time.
The prescrbpton Is for pro 9ebghs
spasmodic Group, etc. 1t is excellent
for children as well as g g9ca1 }oo
as the dose is only one teaspoonful.
At ali good druggists. Ask for
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05
1!lS1S
DIScOVERY%
HelTilidsS
Empire of Knowledge

It is the glorious prerogative OF the
empire of knowledge that what 1t gains
# never loses. On the contrary, 1t IN
creases by the multiple OF It's own
power: all its ends become means; all
ITS attachments help to new conquests.
Daniel Webster.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05

50 Tool for boring.
S. Southern State (abbr.)
So Deface.
81 Shelter.
SO River in Va.
90 Animal in S. America.
VERTICAL
Pronoun.
3 Weaken.
To eject from the mouth.
E Peruse.
7 Chain of Mts. in Europe.
A unit of measure (abbr.)
9 Wading birds.
II Chemical particles.
IA Forty-one (Roman)
10 Sense of smell.
81 Instrument for propelling boat.
80 Be worthy Of
"a Adapt for some purpose.
IS Proposition.
SO Assemble.
81 Seize.
SO Pronoun.
80 Soft white metal.
40 Long seat.
AZ Boys name.
As Number Qatin abbr).
AZ Unusual.
40 U. S. unit of money.
81 Second son of Noah.
81 Beverage.
So A parent.
So Printers measure.
IS American Medical Association.
20 To permit.
% Craft cunning.
LIS Note of musical scale.
% Company (abbr.)
30 Equality as to value.
| II An evil glance.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-05

convenient connection made in Allan
ia for all pats. Parlor car and coach
es Macon Atlanta. Sleeping cars
and coaches 70 points north. east ana an
west. For complete information apply
to any Ticket Agent Southern Kali
way System, or
~ c. B. RHODES
Division Passenger Agent
= 131 Terminal Station. Macon, ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-10
ROtarians Hear
David S. Young,
DID,, at Meeting

David S. Young. n. d, of rhiladel-
phia. director of weekday religious ed
ucation for the Northern Baptist con-
vention, was the principal speaker at
the weekly meeting Of the Waterville
Rotary Club at the Elmwood Hotel
yesterday noon.
DR.. Young is in the state in the in
terest of weekday DELICIOUS education
in the schools and his talk dealt with
the Importance Of this branch of
study. He explained the bill now
pending before the Legislature which,
If it became law would make it so
that school children would be dis
missed from their studies for an hour
each week to attend the churches of
their various denominations to re-
ceive religious instruction. This, said
DIR. Young, is not the pet scheme of a
few. but an idea that has proved to he
successful and which sprang up In
different parts of the country almost
at the same time.
To bring out the significance Of such
instruction the speaker cited William
Lyons Phelps. professor of English
literature at Yale University, who
said that If person We're privileged
to acquire either a knowledge of the
Bible or college education he would
be wise if he were to take the knowl-
edge of the Bible. At recent educa-
tional convention held in Los Angeles
il was brought out that no child can
be symmetricalIy educated. This the
public schools cannot do. but in cases
where the public schools have Joined
forces with the church successful re-
suits have been attained. DR.. Young
SAID this could be done at the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-10

time completely avoiding a union Of
the church and state.
The bill IS absolutely American. the
doctor claimed. All denominations fe-
ceive the same amount OF considera-
tion' 1t has been promoted by religious
groups of all sorts. and not a cent of
school appropriation money need be
used for the church work.
There was no doubt In the mind of
DR.. Young that the system proposed in
the bill now before the LEGISLATURE
mas been successful. He pointed out
many cities whehe it has been insti-
tuted and the many statistics which
he used In his argument We're of great
interest to the men present.
Harry Drawn and Drew T. Harthorn
both spoke briefly on the proposed
school of Rotary education. Mr.. Har-
thorn said that there seemed to be a
sentiment in the club favoring the
plan and that steps would be taken to
hold number of sessions of the
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-10
New School Board
Holds First Meeting

The first meeting of the new Water
Vile school board was held in the SUI
perintendent of schools office in the
city building last evening, all members
of the board being present
The credentials of the new members
of the board. DR.. John G. Towne and
Arthur A. Head, were presented to the
board of credentials. Harry Hilton ard
Mrs. Grace Wells Thompson, and were
accepted. The meeting was opened by
F. Harold Dubord, and Harry Hilton
was quickly elected chairman of the
board for the ensuing year.
1t was voted that the bylaws of
last years board be adopted and used
in the conduct of the board this year.
The resignation Of Miss Hildegarde
Drummond, head Of the English de-
partment at the Junior high school,
was read and accepted, to take effect
on March 81. Her successor will be
Miss Helen Springfield. a graduate of
Colby College last year. Miss Spring
fields election was unanimous.
1t was voted that school census
be taken as soon as possible and Mr..
Head and Mrs. Thompson were nam
ed ss committee to procure COM
petcnt census taker. He is to be paid
on sliding scale-three cents a name
UP to 1000 and four cents thereafter.
The standing committees for the year
were named.