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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
MEN In MANY JAILS
LISTEN TO RADIO
"Home Sweet Home" Is Favorite
Song of Prisoners As Requests
Show; Melodies Better
Than Sermon

Atlanta, Ga, Nov 24-From the
jefferson County pail in Colorado to
the Sing Sing prison in New York,
! comes the plea to radio stations
throughout the country begging that
some special melody be played so
that the men who wear the stripes
, may listen in, according to Atlanta
radio editors.
More than dozen prisoners, rang
ing from speed demons, hijackers,
bootleggers, to murderers and "stick-
up" men have written letters to sta
ton WBS in Atlanta and other sta
tions, saying that "Home Sweet
Home" over the radio never sounded
sweeter than behind prison bars.
Radio owners of Atlanta almost
each evening while sitting in COM
Portable homes, with their families,
hear radio announcers over the ma
ton say that the next number will
be "Home Sweet Home" sang by
Miss So and So, offered as special
number, as the boys in so and so
prison are loneome and homesick and
want to hear the old popular melody.
One of the radio announcers few
nights ago read the following letter
from prisoner, representing dozen
inmates in a western prison that read
as follows: eyes, sir, that number,
"Home Sweet Home" last night sure
made us think of "Home" and
Mother" Such melodies do. more
good than a sermon. We follow the
ether waves at night, even with
meals, and we admit that's going
some for a Jail bird. We never get
tired of radio. It brightens prison
life and when that day comes that
we are turned out free men, we will
lead better lives, and we don't for
get the radio stations"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
FIRST METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. B. Ware, Pastor.

~ 70 w nAC g i 0SeVAs
Sunday School, 1000 a. M, Burr
Stokoe, Supt. Subject: "Paul Be-
fore Agrippa."
Morning Worship, 1870. Subject
of PASTORS sermon, Reverence.
Anthem.
Junior eLague, 500 p. M, Miss
Carrie Wilkerscn, Supt.
Epworth League, 700, j.. C. Will
liams, Pres. Topic: "My Debt to
NV Church." Orchestral music.
Evening Worship, 500. Orches'
trail music. Anthem.
Stereopticon illustrated lecture
"The Modern Good Samaritan" OF
''The Mass Movement in India"
All departments of the church are
growing, especially the Sunday
School and Epworth League. Six new
members Joined the League last Sun
day, and almost, every Sunday there
are new members in either the church
proper or some of the church organ.
izations.
Everybody is welcome. A stranger
only once. Good music at all serv'
ices by a faithful and efficient choil
and orchestra, the choir being di'
rected by Mr.. Burr Stokoe and the
orchestra by Mr.. R. Glen Johnson.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
POULTRY MEETING
WONDERFUL SUCCESS

business in his section, which fairly
staggered his audience. Mr.. W. R..
Bowen, for the Chamber of Com
merce, being called upon by the presi-
dent, assured the association of the
interest of the Chamber of Commerce
in the promotion of the industry and
assured them of the hearty support in
whatever plan devised in furthering
thes extension of the poultry raising
in the county. Mr.. Burr Stokoe, pres
ident of the Kiwanis, also extended
the cooperation of that club in the
development of the business. Mrs.
Bertha B. Luke, Home Economics
agent for the county, gave brief
outline of her plans in connection
with her work and the part poultry
had in the club work in the county.
A delightful plate of coffee with
whipped cream was served the WISH
tors by Mrs. Luke assisted by Mrs.
F. R. Justice and Misses Helen Os-
borne and Carrie Wilkerson.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
THE CALL OF
THE CANYON
A RURAL SCHOOL BENEFIT TO
BE GIVEN THURSDAY, DECEM-
Der 3RD FOR RURAL LIBRARY
FUND.

BY the kindness of Mr.. G. E.
Kicker, a benefit picture will be given
Thursday, December Bird, for which
no increase of price will be made, but
to which a larger attendance will be
solicited by an advance ticket sale,
the proceeds over actual cost of
showing the picture to be devoted to
the deficit in the rural library fund,
due to the withdrawal of the usual APP
preparation this year. The appro-
priation that has been made annually
for seven years was this year with
held because of legal question, that
the failure of the state legislature rul-
ings raises with reference to library
appropriations by the county.
It is necessary to raise $3.50 to
cover actual cost of the county serv-
ice from our city library. Many small
contributions from rural patrons,
monthly appropriation from the
County Board of Education that will
amount to $50, a gift from the Wom-
ans Club of $50, have indicated the
purpose to supply the lack from other
sources. The benefit picture of next
Thursday can swell this fund by $1O0
OF more if everybody interested will
work for a full house. The library
board is offering a prize of nice
reference work in both city and
county schools to that ward in the
city or that district in the county
schools that will make the largest ad-
vance sale of tickets. Call on the
librarian, Miss Smith, at once re-
garding this and everybody get busy.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
PROGRAM OF DISTRICT
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY
TO BE HELD WITH NEW PROS.
PECT CHURCH SUNDAY NO
MEMBER 18TH.

1880 A NJ, Devotional conducted
by Geo. W. Tomberlin.
1850 A. NJ, Keeping Interest in the
Rural Sunday School, by Rev. R. l..
Smith, Callie Garbutt Church.
lilo A. NJ, Special Song by New
Prospect Church Choir.
1920 A. NJ, Address by Miss Sarah
Funderburke, returned Missionary
from China.
1900 NJ, Open meeting conducted
by the President.
1890 P. NJ, Adjourn.
Afternoon Session
200 P. M, Devotional, conducted
by J. A. G. Ragsdale, Superintendent
of Mt. Olive Sunday School.
2:20, Special Song by First Baptist
Church Choir, Fitzgerald.
2:3O, Demonstration by Primary
Department from First Church, Fitz-
gerald.
$50, Address, Holding the Young
People," by Mrs. E. j. Dorminey,
teacher Fidellis Glass.
3:15, Song, Congregation.
$500, Address by Miss Funder-
burke.
$40, Business Session.
400, Adjourn.
M. M. STEPHENS,
President.
MISS GLADIS HARDEN,
Secretary.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
VETERANS OF COS
PHOTOGRAPHED
AGES RANGE FROM rs TO 90
ALL HAIL AND HEARTY.

Through the courtesy of Owens
studio, The Leader is in possession
of a photograph of the old veterans
of the SOS, taken in front of the
w. R. C. hall recently.
Heading the list is Lieutenant D.
w. Shyork, at go; J. H. Crowell, 85i
Henry Drummer, 80; c. ]. Hitch, 83
J. M. Mosher, SO; Isaac Massey, 80
G. E. Whitman, II; John Bucher
IS; Darius Nelson, II; J. w. Howder
II; J. H. McGregor, rs; G. H. Shear
err, Confederate Veteran, sc. Mes
danes Mary Green, c. H. Brooks
Alex Miller, J. M. Davis, Eliza Fox
and Mrs. Lee Rollins.
The unavoidable absence of Com
rade J. H. Carey, 83, was regretted
as his presence would have completed
the picture of the remnant of Col.
ony Post No. IA of the Grand Army
of the Republic.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
NEWSPAPERS HELP
ADVERTISE GEORGIA
DEVELOPMENT DUE TO MANY
NATURAL ADVANTAGES AND
HUMAN EFFORT

Georgia's development is due to
many factors of natural advantages
and human effort, according to At
lanta business men, but one Of the
notable reasons for the wonderful
rapidity of the states growth at this
time, and it's widespread recognition
throughout the nation, was explained
here Saturday by local newspaper
men.
The newspapers of Georgia are to
be credited with large percentage
of the states great development, it
was asserted, because of their inter-
est in the various projects Of Georgia
and their desire to spread the good
news of Georgia prosperity through
out the nation.
without the newspapers aiding
and abetting the cause of every legit-
innate developer in Georgia, we could
not get very far" said a well-known
newspaper man, himself consistent
state booster. "There is every rea-
son for the business men of Georgia
to thank the newspapers for their CO.
operation in every enterprise that is
on the level. Facts of every legiti-
mate enterprise are readily published
in news columns. It free advertis-
ing, but at the same time it is news
of interest to the readers in Georgia
an dali over the country where the
Georgia papers are being read now as
they have never been so widely read
before"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
DOUGLAS KIWANIS
FAVOR PAVING
Places Itself Solidly Behind Move.
ment to Pave Central Dixie High
way--To Advocate Strict Paw
ing Program.

The kiwanis Club of Douglas, ac-
cording to report by the Florida
Times-Union Correspondent, is plac-
ing itself solidly behind the movement
to pave the Central Dixie Highway.
The news despatch reads:
Douglas Kiwanians took posi-
tive position on the question of road
improvement at their weekly lunch
con today. By a unanimous vote,
after repeated weekly discussions, it
was decided to advocate strict paw
ing program, and through Coffee
county, of the Central Dixie highway,
asking full support Of the state high
way department, plus federal aid for
the route extending from Macon,
south through Perry, Hawkinsville,
Abbeville, Fitzgerald, Della, Douglas,
Nichols, Alma and Waycross, Ga,
to Jacksonville, Fla.
Sentiment in Coffee county is
crystallizing rapidly for permanent
roads after many years of experiment
tation with surface ,of sand-clay
whicF-is durable for only short
while, weather conditions being the
reckoning factor.
"The Central Dixie highway ex
tending from Chattanooga via Allan
ia and Macon south to the East Coast
Of Florida, was the first to be made
available into Jacksonville through
South Georgia and a masterful effort
has been made to keep it in perfect
condition with the use of convict la
Dor.
A meeting has been called by Of
ficials of the Central Dixie highway
to be held in Douglas December 8
at whcih time permanent paving OF
the route will receive fuN attention
One or more members of the state
highway commission will be present
and Representatives from Pulaski
Wilcox, Ben Hill, Irwin, Bacon, Ware
and Charlton couties, through which
the Central Dixie traverses, will have
delegations on hand"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
u. D. c. Will Support
Jeff Davis Highway

Hot Spring, Ark, Nov. 21.-The
UnitedsDaughters of the Confereracy,
in a report submitted to the conven-
ton here Saturday, went on record
as being unanimously in favor of
making the jefferson Davis High
way a permanent and beautiful
road" from coast to coast.
The preservation of this road is
being sponsored by this and other
wohen's organizations in the United
States. The report urged the dis
trict organizations to work towards
legislation for the advancement Of
the road movement.
The convention also adopted mo-
ton to sponsor the marking of the
highway throughout it's course across
the nation.
The sessions closed Saturday night
with installation of officers.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
Legislative Committee
Inspects Convict Camp

Messrs. Smith, Williams, Barnard
and Brown, members of the Georgia
Legislature, spent the morning in the
county, inspecting the Ben Hill
county convict camp. They found
our camp, in an unusual fine condi-
ton and are said to have been highly
pleased with the excellent reports
given them by the convicts in regard
to their food and general treatment
received by Warden Tyler and his
associates.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
THE BEN HILL CHAPTER u. D. c.
ENDORSES STONE MT. Me MORTAL
MISS DlCKEY TO ASSIST IN
DRIVE FOR SALE OF COINS IN
DECEMBER.

The harvest sale for Stone Noun
tain Memorial coins received the I'M
luminous support of the Ben Hill chap
ter u. d. C. at it's meeting last Fri
day when Hon. J. E. Turner, county
chairman for the sale of these coins,
addressed the organization. Suitable
resolutions to this effect were draft
ed by special committee, consisting
of Mesdames G. r. Womble, r. /.
Maffett and A. J. Mcdonald. The
ladies were enthusiastic in their sup
port for this memorial to the Con-
federacy and will cooperate with the
state organizations, who are so patri-
otically devoting their efforts to the
completion of this eighth wonder of
the world. The resolutions as passed
read:
Whereas, The Stone Mountain Me-
mortal association is putting on a
drive for the Harvest Sale of Memo
rial coins to aid in the completion of
the magnificent monument to the
heroes of the Confederacy now being
carved on Stone Mountain, and;
Whereas, The building of this mon
ument is a project that is sacred to
the people of our community, mas
much as it memorializes cause and
the valor of it's leaders that have been
an inspiration to all the world, and /;
Whereas, Mr.. ]. E. Turner, of our
city, having been urged to take
the sale of these coins in Ben Hill
has kindly consented to take over the
county and wishing to do his part in
the craftsmanship of the drive flor the
memory of the heroes of the Sixties
in this noble work, and;
Whereas, We, the Ben Hill Chapter,
of the United Daughters of the Con-
federacy, in regular session, Novem-
Der 20, 1925, have expressed our ap-
probation of Mr.. Turner's leadership
in this great cause, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the Ben Hill
Chapter of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy, do pledge ourselves to CO.
operate with Mr.. Turner and to give
him our loyal support in every way
until the full quota Of 2245 coins as
signed to Ben Hill County have been
sold. Be it also
nIo% xx,, ~>11Jco o,,,. c,,v,
port to the Stone Mountain Memorial
Association and offer our services to
the furtherance of this noble project
until it's completion. Be it also
Resolved, That these resolutions
be recorded in the minutes of the
Chapter and copies be sent to each of
our local papers, and to our State
Editor for publication.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
Zane Gray's Call
Of the Canyon

This beautifully filled picture from
one of Zane Gray's famous stories
will be one of particular merit and
attraction. Everyone attending this
picture will receive full value for the
nominal price of admission besides
the satisfaction Of helping the benefit
fund for county library service. The
hours and the prices are the<same as
on every Thursday, only 10 and 20
cents. A book, is that cup of water
we can give the thirsty mind of our
country boys and girls. Let no one
fail in this privilege.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
Navy Band Arrives
Here in Buses

The U. S. Navy Band, fifty strong,
arrived this morning from Triton in
two special buses, to fill their en-
gagement here this afternoon and to-
night. The committee of Kiwanians
in charge of the ticket sale reported
their complete satisfaction with the
advanc esale of tickets.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
Continued on Editorial Page)
Jordan's Lunch Stand
Goes Up in Flames

Shortly after 200 P. M. Tuesday,
the stand being closed for a short
while Flames were seen coming ont
of the lunch stand next door to the
Opera House, operated by Mr.. Jor-
dan. In a few minutes the entire
outfit was total loss, the explosion
of an oil stove, spreading it's contents
over the entire interior. Mr.. Jordan
had left low flame burning under
his wiener oven, which probable
caused the fire. The loss is practic-
ally covered by insurance, as Mr..
Jordan carried $47O on the fixtures
and stock. AS soon as the premises
can be repaired Mr.. Jordan expects
to reopen his business.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
At Annual Conference

Rev. o. S. diff left for Macon to
attend the annual conference of the
M. E. Church, which is in session in
the Central City this week. Rev.
diff has been at this charge for the
past two years, and has the full con-
fidence of his membership and the
citizens, at large. It is generally
hoped that this popular minister will
be returned to the local church.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
THANKSGIVING DAY

The local postoffice will be closed
on Thursday, November 26th, on &C
count, of Thanksgiving Day. The
general delivery and money order
windows will be open from $3.50 to
9 100 a. m. and 400 to 4:30 p. m.
City carriers will make one trip in
the morning.
w. A. ADAMS, P. M.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
Vacant Garage
Ignites Mysteriously

The vacant tin garage behind the
Holtzendorf building was mysterious
ly burned last NIGHT, thefire being
discovered about IL o'clock. Police
officers had shortly before the fire
visited the vicinity in their nightly
rounds and found everything safe,
and are at a loss to find a clue since
there was no property Of any kind
in the garage, the loss is of no con-
sequence, but the police are puzzled
to find a clue for a motif.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
Poultry Association
To Meet Friday

A meeting of the Ben Hill Poultry
Association will be held at the office
of the Chamber of Commerce Friday
at 800 p. m. All members and in
terested parties are invited to at
tend. Election of officers for 1926.
JAMES PAULK. Sec'y.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
GEORGIA

This sign would be lasting adver-
tisement, readable day and night.
The cost would be comparatively
small and it is entirely proper that
the City and Water, Light and Bond
Commission finance such proposition.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26
Flash the News
to the World

Fitzgerald is loosing a fine oppor-
tunity to advertise itself to the tour
lists as they pass by the thousands
through our city weekly. 1t is sug-
gested that the Water, Light ana
Bond Commission place large cleo
trio sign at the intersection of Grant
and Central Avenue. The suggested
wording for the sign, carries ip few
words the story of the town.
YOU ARE NOW IN
FITZGERALD
THE
COLONY CITY
OF
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26

Mrs. ]. E. Mcneil, of West Palm
Beach, Fla, are spending some time
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. T..
Graham.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26

Mrs. w. C. Mize will leave Sunday
morning for her home in Americus,
Ga. She will be accompanied home
nv her sister, Miss Elberta Graham,
who will spend some time with her.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26

Mr.. o. L. Bradshaw has gone to
join his wife at the bedside of her
mother, Mrs. Tillery, in Opelika, Ala,
whose condition remains very critical.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26

Mrs W. q. Mlze, OF Americas, Ga,
are spending this week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Crab m.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-11-26

-
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
$500 p NJ, Thursday, November 26th
/. Music ------------.----- Orchestra
2. America
8. Invocation -------------------- Rev. E. 5. Wlnn
4. Song
5. Responsive Reading - Thanksgiving Psalm
6. Scripture Reading ------------Rev Bruce Nay
5. Song ons'' -'''' . O'''S'~'0''
g. Speaking Program (Not Exceeding Five Minutes
Each Speaker)
THANKSGIVING Viewpoint of the Christian
Church.
Representing the Fitzgerald Ministerial Asso-
citation, Rev. c. B. Ware.
Representing the Woman's Club, Mrs Geo. Kicker.
Representing the Kiwanis Club, Mr. j. H. Mayes
THANKsGIvING-Th Viewpoint of Commercial Life
Representing the Chamber of Commerce, Mr.. W.
N. Smith.
THANKsGIvING-Th Viewpoint of Our National
Representing the American Legion Mr. Emory
Wilcox
THANKsGIVING-The Viewpoint of Christian Lay
. Evangelism.
Representing the Fitzgerald Business Mems Evan
gelistic Club Mr.. ]. E. Turner.
TRANSPORTING for the Fitzgerald Mission Home
DoxoLoGY
BENEDICTION
ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
Evening star., 1925-07-22

he has the real stuff in him and may
yet go far.
Mr.. Bryan regretted the untimely
end OF the trial. When he saw the
curtain was about to fall, he suggested
to Mr.. Darrow that they renew their
quarrel before the great court OF
public opinion. Mr.. Darrow said he
thought II was unfair to the taxpay.
ers of Rhea County to keep them
longer under expense and he would
be glad to join the CommoIer In a
first-class quarrel in the newspapers
Mr.. Bryan leading off with "a list of
questions he would have shot at Dar.
row II only he could have called him
as witness, and Mr.. Darrow re.
plying to the best of his knowledge
and belief" Mr.. Darrow being gen.
orally credited with considerable
knowledge and owning up to very
little belief.
So the monkey and parrot battle
has begun between the two and no.
body knows when 1t will end Mr..
Darrow has announced that in the
tight he represents the monkeys. Mr..
Bryan feels that he stands at
Armageddon. Mr.. Darrow insists he
has done no more to destroy intelli-
gent faith in Christianity than Mr..
Bryan has by his insistence upon a
llteral IunCamental1Sm.
Mr.. Bryan regards Clarance Darrow
as great menace to Christianity and
Is going to take the field against him.
Sees Ulterior Motives.
Mr.. Darrow processes to see in Mr.
Bryan the leadership in a crusade
which seeks to impose certain relig.
ious beliefs upon all men. He says
the purpose is not yet in the open,
but he predicts 1t will grow and sud.
denly "engulf" the people as national
prohibition did. Mr.. Darrow says Mr..
Bryan Is working for a new union OF
church and State.
Mr.. Bryan says Mr.. Darrow is at
the head of great conspiracy which
would destroy the Bible and all the
old homely beliefs in the Scriptures,
The issue appears to be fairly well
Joined. Mr.. Bryan promises to con-
tinue his attacks on Darrow until one
or the other passes to that bourne
from which no traveller returneth.
when at last the great secret will be
revealed, or utter oblivion wifi end
another cherished hope of the i'm
mortality of the soul. Mr.. Bryan likes
personal issue. 1t would be abstract
to pit Christianity against evolution.
Mr.. Bryan makes Darrow the arch
defendant. Darrow is willing to take
up the cudgels. We have not heard
the last of this. Far from 1t.
Mr.. Bryan is going to the country
and glory in the revelation OF his lack
OF scientific knowledge.
Ended as 1t Began.
The law suit" ended just as it
began. Scopes remains an evolution
ist. Darrow remains an agnostic.
Bryan remains a fundamentalist, and
says he will stick by his Bible-to the
literal letter of ito the end of his
days, and he cares naught for the
teachings of science and SCOTS at the
alleged" profound learning of those
who pretend to have solved something
of the worlds mysteries. Mr.. Bryan
says the old-time religion is good
Evening star., 1925-07-22
1,5W Pieces of China,

That's the White House
service for the State Dining
Room. The massive mahogany
table seats 100 guests. ! But
neither exquisite china nor
shining mahogany would count
without sparkling ice to tinkle
in the glasses and to serve as a
bed for hors' d'oeuvres and
fruits.
HoWeper simple your
service yOa can alpays
count on pure. sparkling
American Ice to keep your
food fresh and cool.
American
I c. E
Company