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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
CHAUTAUQUA SEASON
CLOSES HERE TONIGHT
PROGRAMS ENJOYED BY LARGE
AND WELL PLEASED AU-
DIENCES.

Another round of highly entertain
ing and helpful programs has been
enjoyed by large and well-pleased
audiences this week. While tastes
of individuals vary to the extent that
some programs are enjoyed better
than others, it must be conceded that
none failed to get their moneys
worth in those that did make special
appeal to their taste, as there was a
great diversity in the kinds of enter
tainment afforded but hardly any
variation from the quality which was
altogether tirst-class.
By personal appeal of Rev. Bruce
Nay and Mr.. Burr Stokoe, who have
carried for several years the bur-
den of putting the seat sale over as
we'll as an other details of arrange
ments, the Woman's Club has voted
to assume this part of the work for
another year, also going on the guar
antee list with the usual number of
the business men who have been
guarantors from year to year.
The Woman's Club has taken up
this work from altruistic motives as
they do not wish Fitzgerald to lose
this valuable annual contribution to
her cultural development, nor wish
to see two or three public spirited
men sacrificing their business or
their strength doing civic work
that would be light if shared by
many.
In case of assurplus over the guar
antee, the business men have deposit
ed it as a reserve fund against pos
sible deficit in a succeeding year.
They have at this time about SIS for
such an emergency. The Woman's
Club would be allowed to use any
such surplus for educational, relig-
Gus or civic work if desired. There
is hardly doubt that by early and
concentrated effort they will be able
to go over the top, which is in figures
$3.50 advance sale of season tickets.
A big Chautauqua season next year
means more splendid, clean, uplift-
ing entertainment and a possible
civic benefit through surplus funds.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
FALL POLITICS SLOW
in STARTING in BEN HILL
JUDICIAL OFFICES OF GREAT
EST INTEREST IN CORDELE
CIRCUIT.

Although all of the State house
offices, from. Governor down are to
be elected this Fall, only the local
offices, Judge and Solicitor, have
thus far had any considerable con-
sideration from the politicians. A
full board of County Commissioners,
Representative for Ben Hill county
and Senator for the 45th Senatorial
district, the latter being furnished
this year by Ben Hill county but to
be nominated by the voters of the
three counties comprising the district,
are to be nominated, but as yet no
definite announcement for any of
these offices have been made.
For Judge, it is generally under
stood, that Judge d. A. R. Crum will
be a candidate for reelection, to be
opposed by Judge w. H. Lasseter.
The Solicitor Generals job seems to
have greater attraction, as five are
spoken of as probable candidates, be-
ing Solicitor j. B. Wall and Col. A.
j. Mcdonald of this city; Judge Max
Land of Cordele; T. Hoyt Davis of
Vienna, and Col. Ed Kiker, the pop
lar court reporter of the circuit.
Senator Wiley Williams, J. J. Dor
miney and L. L. Griner have been
mentioned by their friends as proba-
BILE candidates for senatorial honors,
and Wesley r. Walker, former Rep
resentative, has been frequently men,
tiond by his country friends for Rep
resentative.
For County Commissioners, the
present ipcumbents will probably
stand for sreselsction, having started
the Dixie Highway construction pro-
ject, in which they are intensely in
terested.
New residents. or those who have
become of age or will be Fl by the
time of the general election, which
occurs in November, must register
with the Tax Collector, Mrs. F. M.
Graham, no later than May 9rd, if
they desire to participate in the cleo
ton of any of these officers.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
BOIFEUILLET MAY
RUN FOR OFFICE
MACON MAN MAY BECOME CAN
DIDATE FOR CONGRESS, RU-
NOR SAYS.

Atlanta, Ca, April l9.-There is
good bit of gossip going the rounds
today that John 7. Boifeuillet of
Macon, who recently was replaced
on the Georgia Public Service Com
mission by executive appointment,
following the death of Hon Paul B.
Trammell, will probably be candi-
date for Congress from the Sixth
district for the seat now held by
Congressman Sam Rutherford, who
succeeded the late ], Walter Wise.
In capitol circles It has been pre-
sumed that Mr.. Boileuillet would Of
fer to succeed himself on the Public
Service Commission. He admits,
though, that he has had quite large
number of letters from the Sixth Dis
trict, urging him rather to make the
race for Congress, and that he is
turning the matter over in his mind,
but has not vet reached any con-
clusion.
Those who know Mr.. Boifeuillet
well believe the Washington post
would appeal most to him, in view of
the fact that he served so long in
Washington with Senator Bacon, and
thereafter in the diplomatic service.
Two other names mentioned in
connection with congressional races
as prospective candidates, from the
the state superior court service are
J. r. Eve and Judge Roop, but moth
ing direct has been heard from either
of these men.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
INVITATION DECLINED
UNITED STATES NOT TO PAR
TICIPATE IN WORLD COURT.

Washington, D. c., April 49,
The League of Nations invitation to
participate in the world court con-
ference in Geneva next September
was declined formally today by the
United States.
An acknowledgment which was
cabled by Secretary Kellogg to Alan
F. Winslow, charge of the Berne lega-
ton, for transmission to Sir Eric
Drummond, secretary-general of the
league, said it did not seem "appro-
pirate" for the American government
to be represented. 1t invited atten-
ton to the leagues circular to the
48-court protocol signatories asking
them to indicate to the United States
the difficulty of treating the Senate
reservations by direct negotiations.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE NOTES
BRUCE NAY, Secretary

Through the Secretary the local
Chamber of Commerce has been in
vited to appoint from ten to twenty
five delegates to represent them at
the 18th Annual Convention of Good
Roads Association composed of dele
gates from every state in the Union.
meeting in conjunction with the Y.
S. Good Road Show at Santa Monica,
California, in the Santa Monica
Ocean Park, the Municipal Audi
forum, commencing June 7, 1926,
7 P. NJ, and continuing to June 18th.
Special rates will be given and a
Convention will hear addresses given
by Governors, U. S. Senators, State
Highway Commissioners, engineers
and many other notable leaders in
the American life. Tickets go on
sale May 18th and are good until
October 31st.
Another invitation to great con-
vention has also been extended to
the local Chamber of Commerce ask
ing that they send representatives to
the 14th annual meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce of the U. s.
to be held in Washington, ID. c., May
IL, 12, IS, 1926. Both of these in
vitations are urgent and insist that
we let them know at an early date if
Fitzgerald will be represented.
Efforts are being made this week
by the Secretary to carry out the
of meeting Of the
of Commerce last week in
the recommendation of having tax
exemption made for new industries
in Fitzgerald and Ben Hill county. 4
Many of the citizens can be bene-
tilted if they would list with the Sec
.etary of the Chamber of Commerce
property that they may have for sale
,r if in need of help to make that,
llso known as continually there come
to this office seking for en-
,loyment of some kind.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
JUDGE E. ]. REAGAN
KILLED AT CROSSING
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA TRAIN
STRIKES AUTOMOBILE IN
WHICH HE WAS RIDING.

Miner, Ga, April 19.-J Judge E.
]. Reagan, ~, of McDonough, for
mer Superior Court judge and one
time chairman of the Democratic ex-
ecutive committee of Georgia, was
almost instantly killed here this af-
ternoon when small coupe in which
he was riding was struck by 9 Cen
trail of Georgia freight train.
Judge Reagan was removed to the
home of J. w. Woodall nearby where
he died shortly following the crash.
He had spent the afternoon attend
ing court at GAINESVILLE. 1t was be-
lieved that the noise of the automo-
bile engine prevented the Judge from
hearing the approaching train. He
was travelling alone.
Widely known in Georgia, Judge
Reagan was formerly judge of the
old Flint judicial. circuit, comprising
thes counties of Spalding, Pike, Fay
cite, Henry, Epson, Butts and Mon
roe. He was also formerly counsel
for the Georgia Public Service Com
mission and represented Henry coun-
ty in the Legislature for several
years. He was for time mayor of
McDonough.
Born in Rockdale county, Judge
.Reagan moved to Mod onough in
early life.
The body was taken to McDonough
where funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Interment was in the McDonough
cemetery.
Judge Reagan is survived by his
widow, two sons, Frank Reagan, Ma
con attorney, and Ed Reagan, with
whom his father practiced law at Nc
Donough; and three daughters, Mrs.
Hill Redwine, Fayetteville; Mrs. j.
H. Turner, McDonough, and Miss
Kate Reagan, of Atlanta.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Senate Passes Bill
Protecting Farm Co.
Operative Marketing

Washington, April 19.-the senate
today passed the bill to prohibit dis
elimination against farmers coopera-
tive marketing associations by boards
of trade. The measure, which now
goes to the house, was drafted by the
department of agriculture to meet
complaints of cooperative associa-
lions in the west that boards of trade
restricted operations of their repre-
sentatives on the exchanges.
The measure would place coopera-
tive agents on an equal basis with
other exchange operators.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Coast Line Applies
For Permit to Acquire
A., B. & C.. Corp,

Washington, April 1.-THE At
.Iantic Coast Line filed Saturday its
application with the interstate COM
merce commission to acquire control,
by purchase of the common stock, of
the Atlanta, Birmingham and Coast
railroad, corporation to be organ
lied to take over the Atlanta, Birm-
ingham and Atlantic, now in receiver
ship.
The Coast Line also asked permis-
sion to assume obligations with re-
spect to the guaranty of dividends
and redemption of the roads pre-
ferred stock.
Notice has ben served on the COM
mission by committee of stockhold-
ers of the Atlanta, Birmingham and
Atlantic that it would oppose the
Coast Line move.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
w. r, C..

The ladies of the w. R. c. will
give their usual birthday dinner next
Tuesday, April 9th, at IL o'clock,
M, at the w. R. C. Hall. All COM
rades and their families cordially in
vited, also all who fought to uphold
the right in the Spanish and World
Wars.
Ladies, bring well-filled baskets
and let us have an old fashioned good
time, for our numbers are growing
less every year.
MARY J. RAYNER,
Press Cor
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
COLONEL MANN TO
SPEAK HERE FRIDAY
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR TO
PRESENT HIS VIEWS TO BEN
HILL VOTERS, SPEAKING AT
COURT HOUSE FRIDAY, p. M.

Mr.. B. F. Mann, candidate for
Governor, will address the citizens of
Ben Hill County on Friday, April %,
at the Court House in the interest of
his campaign. Issues of more vital
interest to the public than any for
many years are involved in the COM
ing campaign. Mr.. Mann hopes to
visit and speak in every county in
the State from now until the primary
on September 9Th.
There are less than one hundred
and twenty-five speaking days till
that time, hence his early and Wig
orous start in the campaign.
Ladies and gentlemen are cordially
invited to hear Mr. Mann discuss
these most important issues.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Georgia Industrial
Home Band to Play
Here April 18th

The Drum and Cornet Corps of the
Georgia Industrial Home will be in
the city Wednesday, April 28th, and
play at the Courthouse a free con-
cert, to which everybody is invited
to attend. It is always pleasure to
have these sturdy little fellows to
visit our city, and to assist them in
their laudable endeavors to perpet-
uate the wor kand memory of the
late Mr.. Mumford, the founder of
the Home.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Superior Court
To Adjourn Friday

The Superior court this week dis
posed of great. deal of criminal
business, mostly misdemeanors, vio-
lations of the prohibition law and
auto thefts, and will close the term
Friday, the shortest term held in the
county since its birth.
Violators of the prohibition law
for the most plead guilty and escaped
with minor fines.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
ANNOUNCING

That DR.. Fl. L. Holtzendort, den-
fist of experience and active practice
in the city of Atlanta for the past
eight years, is now in charge of the
dental office of Holtzendorf & Tur-
ner, he succeeding DR.. Turner. A
continuance of your patronage will
be greatly appreciated.
Professionally,
DR.. H. L. HOLTZENDORF
DIR. C. F. HOLTZENDORF
DR.. C. A. HOLTZENDORF.
1901 E. Pine st. Phone 81
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Mayes and McCarty
Buy Burkhart Lots

]. H. Mayes and J. L. McCarty
purchased the Henry Burkhart cor
ner lots on Central and Main from
the First National Bank. 1t is ex.
pected that the new owners will
make some permanent improvement
on this central property.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Tent Meetings
Continue to Grow

The nightly meetings being held
by Mrs. P. Harrell under tent near
the Courthouse, continue to attract
large congregations and the interest
in her meetings appears to be grow
ing nightly.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Directors of c. of
G. to Meet Friday

A meeting Of the directors of the
Chamber of Commerce has been
called to meet Friday, $50 P. NJ, by
President J. H. Mayes, who requests
a full attendance of the Board. Bus
mess of Importance is to be trans
acted.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Bad Debt Collector
Getting Results With
Novel Publicity Idea

Philadelphia, Pa, April ia
novel and what is said to be an eff
fective method of collecting bad
debts is being tried out here by a
local collection agency. A brilliant
red touring car with the sign col
lector of bad debts" painted con-
spicuously all over the car, carries
the collector and is parked outside
the debtors office or residence. The
agency claims it is most effective.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Parcel Post Delivery

Beginning May 1st the local post
office is authorized to deliver parcel
post packages by motor truck which
will be in charge of the regular aux
iliary delivery messenger, now SUBJ
stituting.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
Telfair Singing
Convention May End

The annual session of the Telfair
County Singing Convention will be
held with Fishing Creek church on
the first Sunday in May and we will
be glad to have lots of the good sing
ers from Ben Hill attend it and help
US to make a great day of it in song.
All others who like to hear good sing
ing are also invited to attend.
A. o. COOK, Secretary,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22
NOTICES!

The Carnegie Library will be
closed Monday, April 26th, Me-
mortal Day.
LIBRARY BOARD.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-04-22

Telfair County Singing ConventiO
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-03
HONOR TO 56 MEN
EY JOHN r. MeQUIGG
Na.ia.al Ce.,msnasr, The American Legion.

National Cc-,man4sr, The American Legion.
and fifty the United States of America
into being.
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dominion and took
place and Independent nation the nations of
the earth.
July Continental Congress adopted the Declara
ton of independence.
light thing those fiftsix did that day Wheh they
declaration pedgng the lives their fortunes and their
sacre 10 maintain it.
Standing time amid nation of 15 millions of
enjoying and prestige
among difficult for to appreciate the
dangers hardsh which faced the of the declaration
Ps confronted them Punishment for treason death
failed And there the suffengs
for their comparo
of of ending with the hard
triumph Yorktown 1881 bear
which these fathers Of the nation
day independence Eternal vigilance the price of
privaon the Delaware and Valley Forge
the price liberty it is ben
nation should this 50th anniversary of the
which birth and place the
should honor those who took the step II
tribute the people Of that generation who
the face of deouragements and
made good the independence then
claimed.
The the Of all
ushersd so into being and To ad
throughout the world that If liberty for whch col
suffered and died Ion proudly aHd eFeren
Legion posts holding
this the hour tradition fixes far the adoT
declaration oock teaseru standard
the who affixed Their signature this doc
which the aHd fired the souls Of mu
thse continent the audience
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creed of pride IN and duty TO America
fitting way anniversary day Of
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every American and soul to democracy
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-03
SURPRISE PARTY
LAST EVENING
AFFAIR is GIVEN IN HONOR
OF MISS FLORENCE
BROWN

Miss Florence Brown was ten
dered g delightful surprise last
evening when a number of her
friends gathered at her home on
Simonton street for a farewell
party.
:, In he dining room the center
table was attractively decorated
in a cclor scheme of pink and blue,
and held the large punch bowl fill
ed with delicious fruit punch,
which, together with an assort-
ment of cakes and candies, provid-
ed an abundance of refreshments
for the merry crowd.
Games, singing and dancing
were the pa3ttimes until the hour
of parting. when each one present
expressed themselves as having
thoroughly enjoyed the evening,
and hoped that their circle of
friendship would be renewed
again.
Miss Florence is the at Tactive
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
N. Brown who, in company with
her mother, and brother, Thomas
Brown, will leave in a few days to
join Mr.. Brown in Atlanta, Ga,
their former home.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-03
SPOTLIGHTS ALSO TO BE
USED BY MEN EMPLOY
ED AT DIFFERENT STA
TIONS

Members of the Key West fire
depar. .ment are in receipt of the
five gas masks and six spotlights
which we're voluntarily donated to
them some time ago by Monroe
county.
The masks are the same type as
are in use by the fire fighters in all
the large cities of the country.
With them the firemen can pass
right through burning buildings
regardless of steam, smoke or
poisonous gases. When the mask
is worn air for breathing comes
from a can charged with oxygen,
attached to hose about 18 inches
long suspended from the bottom
of the mask. A representative of
The Citizen tried one on yesterday
through the cour. esy of Fire Chief
Ralph Pinder, and was surprised to
fad that the air breathed from the
oxygen can is decidedly cooler
than the atmosphere on the out
s de, and much more refreshing!
These gas masks and spotlighs
are being divided between the fire
stations. One of the lights will be
put on each machine and one on
the chiefs autom )bile. They are
versatile and ingenious contriv-
ances, can be attached 10 anything
almost Immediately and also used
by hand, throwing strong flood
of light in any direction that may
be desired.
The fire laddies are very proud
of these new aids in fighting flames
and life saving. and express them
selves as being very grateful 10 the
thoughtful county officials who ar
ranged for their purchase and do
nation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-03
SSs sesoss
WORLD NEWS In BRIEF

(Dy Asaoeinted Prsssl
Anti-Saloon League spends
s7.000,000 in six years reports
fled with the senate campaign
funds investigating committee
show.
Prohibi ion Director Andrews
considers retiring largely because
bills fail in congress.
Emil Coue, auto suggestion ad-
vocate, dies at his home in Nancy,
France.
Governor General Byng grants
Canadian Parliament right to dis
solve, and a general election will
be ordered.
Ponz; telegraphs from Houston
to Gov. Fuller of Massachusetts,
he will commit suicide rather than
60 to prison.
Plans completed for n million
dollar American University at
Sofia, Bulgaria.
Geneva conference delegates re-
joe. American minority report on
naval problems.
I.ahositas motion designed to
ceusure Baldwin government for
,rar British coal strike 81 uation II
being handled is voted down ESQ
to %.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-03
SUCCUMBS THIS MORN
ING IN OFFICE OF DR..
PINTADO ON DUVAL
STREET

Kirkwood Watkins, prominent
young attorney of the Key West
bar, died suddenly at the office of
DR.. N. C. Pintado on Duval street
at 1890 o'clock this morning, and
the announcement nf his death
came as distinct shock to his
many friends in this city.
At $3.50 o'clock the young man
appeared at DIR. Pintado's Office
and took seat in the reception
room. DIR. Pintado saw that he
.as seriously III aaA went icane-
diately 10 him. He was gasping
and asked that something be done
for him, that he could not breathe.
DR.. Pntado attended him at once
ands called in Drs. Morales AMI
Galley. They worked with him un-
til 1890, when he ceased brea h.
ing. The physicians say his heart
would almost cease beating for
time and they would get it to
reilly again, but 1t weakened rapid
~ and finally could not be revived
again.
The body was viewed at the
physicians office by a large num-
Der of friends, who rushed TO the
scene upon learning of the sad
event, and was later turned over
to G. Frank Sawyer of the Lopez
undertaking parlors to prepare for
burial.
Kirkwood Watkins was 29 years
old, and was a graduate from the
Law department Of the univers :
of Florida in Gainesville. He was
admitted to the bar in Key West
in 1923, and since that time has
been associated with the office of
County Solicitor J. F. Busto in the
practice Of Law. He was to have
been married in about two months
from now to Miss Marie Nelson
of this city.
The funeral service will be held
ir the Lopez chapel tomorrow at.
ternoon at 4:30 o'clock. and vii
be conducted by Rev, Eldriigs
pastor Of he CONGREGATIONS
church. The deceased was q mem.
Der of the Elks and other lo>a
lodges. and II is probable thst ons
or more orders win atsend in
bodies.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-03
Order OF DeMolny To
Give Dance At Coral
Isle Casino On Monday

Everything is in readiness for
the dance to be given on Monday
evening at the Coral Isle under
the auspices of the Order of De
Molay when an excellent orches-
ira will furnish music, for the oe-
casion. Refreshments will be
served free of charge, and most
enjoyable evening is promised all
who attend the event which will
be one of the closing features of
the days celebration in connec-
tion with Fourth Of July, which
will be observed on Monday owing
to the fact that the holiday falls
on Sunday this year.