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w. M, S. MEETING

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the First Christian church met at
the home of Mrs. J. M. Massey at
$3.50 P. M. last Monday. A goodly
number were present. Mrs. w. A.
Adams, president, presided.
Opened by song, followed by all
repeating the Lords prayer.
Roll call
Business-This being first meeting
of our missionary year plans were
discussed for the coming year that
we may work to the best advantage
for good of society.
The reading contest for the past
year has been very helpful and in
teresting. Many of us have travelled
through many lands with our mis-
sionaries by means of their books.
This year we hope to do more work
in this line and hope that more of
the ladies will join US in this great
work; we are expecting more new
books soon.
The leader in charge, Mrs. Rayner,
then presented the following pro-
gram: Bible lesson, Exodus 14-1315.
Notwithstanding and going
Forward"
Song-"To the Work"
Prayer-Brother Nay.
Talk-Value of Reading to all, by
leader.
In answer to the question, "The
best book l read this year." there
were many books mentioned. Some
said they could not decide as all were
so interesting. These answers were
very interesting to everyone.
While there was quite discussion
as to the best thing in world call, but
the real truth is that it is very good.
Meeting closed by prayer by Mrs.
Benton, offering and benediction.
Our hostess served delicious ice
cream and waters during the social
hour. REPORTER.
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The Authors
Dream
by DOROTHY DOUGLAS

fcouyrighto
HENLEY shrank back from the
4 huge pile Of letters his sister
brought In from the latest post as II
she had handed him packet of small
pox germs.
~ shall 20 utterly and completely
mad IL l have to answer any more
letters" he groaned and m0pped q
fevered brow
'Unly one of the penalties OF being
successful writer. "YOu shouldn't
write best sellers-if you don't want
notoriety." laughed sister Nan, but In
her heart she felt sorry for her clever
brother. Perhaps you should engage
q secretary. One hates To be ru0e
to all these strange people who take
the trouble to write
81 suppose writers do have seese-
taRies. but 1t seems to me man con
stantiy lowering about would get ON
ones Asryes. However" Henley
heaved a great sign, perhaps you'd
better look enc mp for me-"
Man, too, smiled, and with infinite
relief. For some time Nan had real
lied that her brother was becoming
more dependent on her with each step
Of his high ladder of fame, but-there
was also patient John Westcote, who
In turn was also dependent on her and
who was quite determined that she
would marry him soon and go to
Japan with him.
In fact, it was John who found the
advertisement in the paper which
read: MRS. De Peyster highly recon-
mends secretary. Three years with
weu-knOwn writer, two with Van, the
famous cartOonist Most efficient In
understanding temperament"
Il believe he's just the chap for
Tom. If you write to him you could
get him broken In In NO time and
with Tom In good hands we-weli we
can be married sOon."
Nan blushed and toad John that his
wishes were her own and together
they began the correspondence that re-
suited in an interview with tho pro-
spective secretary.
When John and Nan faced each
other after the interview the same
thought dew across each mind.
'TOm will never even see her--if he
knows beforehand that the secretary is
not a man, but-isn't she perfectly
adOrable?" said Nan. II believe she's
the very person for Tom. What shall
We dOf She raised her loyeait eyes
to Johns face. and what else could
he do but enter INTO conspiracy to
get the authors dream into the au-
thor's presence and leave her to do
the rest7
"I'm sure he'll thank US In the end"
Nan said.
The only wicked thing Nan did was
to have hurried call to town on the
afternoon when the secretary was COM
ing out to Interview her prospective
employer.
Henley, all unsuspecting, sitting
amidst a pile Of unanswered letters
and longing with all his soul for quiet
concentration, looked out over the
beautiful gardens of his Long Island
home and saw delightful vision NOV
ing serenely up the long drive.
"The secretary. sir" the maid an
nounced presently and hurriedly with
drew and closed the door behind her.
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bly,, recognized by the speaker Oh tne
house under a question OF personaI y
privilege, held aloft folded scrap ol
paper and stated: I hold IN my manu-
documentary evidence that will con-
vice J. ]. Brown of being liar, per-
jurer and thief
COMMITTEES Appointed ~
"The house of representatives ias
amazed--such9ch charge. was, unprsce-
dented-but the house acted prompt
ly. A special joint committee OF
house and senate was appointed to
investigate j. ]. Brown and the de-
partment.
"This committee summoned Charlie
Stewart to present the evidence he
claimed to have against my character.
Under first one and then another ly-
ing pretext, he failed and refused to
produce his faxed evidence. The
committee had to threaten Stewart
with contempt proceedings to make
| him testify. When compelled to go
O nthe witness stand, he claimed not
to remember anything as to the con-
tents of the papers. Before this COM
mittee. Charlie Stewart revealed HIM
self in his true character as an un-
scrupufous, lying, moral and physical
| coward.
Charlie Stewart didn't produce
the evidence he claimed he had be-
cause he knew he was telling mis-
cradle, contemplate lie when he
made his privileged statement on the
floor of the general assembly. He
: had nothing to produce, neither did
he have honor and manhood, enough
in his makeup to confess to the COM
! mittee that he lied when he made his
venomous attack on me on the floor
of the general assembly.
"No! I can't and won't discuss or
debate anything, anywhere with
Charlie Stewart, a proven, self-con-
| victed character assassin.
(Signed) -. ]. BROWN"
1 Stewards Reply
Mr.. Stewards responder was as fol-
lows:
"Whom the Gods would destroy
they first make mad. The Gods are
saving Georgia. I have no apologies
to make for anything have ever said
about the chief of the machine, j. j.
Brown. l regret that he refuses to
meet me in a joint discussion of his
official record and the rottenness of
his department before Georgia audi
ences. Before his hand-picked COM
mittee, he was bold and arrogant,
now when try to get him before his
constituents he ducks and runs like
a coward. l shall have more to say
later on the stump on the subject.
[ (Signed)
CHARLES E. STEWART"
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Waso Henley stood 40 swiftly tka

When Heniey stood up swiftly fhs
sfSi only smiled a slow. understanding
smile that went deep into the core
Of Henley's sensitive being. 1t soothed
him and gave him a moments pause.
Ia which to collect his scattered
senses.
ut La not often am shut In my own
study with q most lovely vision" he
apologissd quickly. "Please excuse my
seeming. atrophy,. fancied my sister
would Interview you-Arst."
Il will wait an4 talk with her-if
you prefer it," said Miss Collins with
her most aliuring voice.
But most certainly don't prefer
It," Henley told her. "It La 1 who
must judge as to the effect Of per-
sonality upon my own-isn't it," He
tried to assume an attitude Of inquiry.
"And why dfd you leave the we'll
known writer's employ and also that
of the cartOonist!"
Miss Collins blushed most lovely
shade and cast down her eyes. She
would have spoken, bnt Henley
stopped her.
"Oh, / see--they fell in love with
you. WE'LL trust, in fact l know
that you will not leave mine for a
similar reason. No, no, indeed. And
how soon could you come to me. l
am in dire need Of helping hand
whenever you like. can run into
the city now and get my few belong
ings. Il am glad you-yOu feel that
my personality will not jar. 1, too.
know that we will get along nicely and
that in no time you will be deep In .
third best seller"
"YOu," said Henley, ARE the kind u
person q writer dreams Of. Now just
how many belongings have yeu"
Miss Collins looked q bit startled.
"I mean." said Henley a bit hastily.
III they are not too friEhtfully bulky
could run you up In the car and bring
you and the belongings back-right
away. I need a breath of fresh air, i"
he added with a smile, that told much
to Miss Collins She knew that she
would remain in his employ for the
same reason that she had left two for
mer places, and Henley knew it, too.
As the conspirators returned in
Johns small runabout from New York
they certainly nearly lost their breath
when, in a car going cityward, they
saw Tom and his secretary smiling
happily into each others eyes.
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HEATED CONTROVERSY
BETWEEN COM. BROWN
AND CHARLES STEWART

Branding Charles E., Stewart, one
Of his opponents in this race for re-
election as commissioner of agricul-
ture, a Character assassin" ]. j..
Brown, incumbent, Saturday issued a
scathing statement in which he re-
fused Stewards challenge to joint de-
bate on the stump in Georgia.
In reply issued later in the day,
Stewart voiced his regret at Browns
refusal to joint discussion and de-
clared that he had "no apologies to
make for anything l have ever said
about the chief of the machine, j. ].
Brown"
In his card, Brown recalled an in
cident during the Legislative session
OF 1928 when Stewart, then repre-
sentative from Atkinson county,
arose to point of personal privilege
and, with papers held in his hand,
said that they contained proof that
Brown was "a liar, a perjurer and a
thief" He also recalled how Stewart
later refused to substantiate these
charges before Legislative investiga-
ton committee and branded his OPP
ponent as a character assassin" and
a "moral and physical coward"
Cewardiee Charges Fly
Stewart, in his reply, declared that
Brown, before his hand-picked COM
mittee was bold and arrogant, but
now when try to get him before his
constituents he ducks and runs like
coward. l shall have more to say
later on the stump on the subject"
Brown declared Saturday that he
has not yet received the letter which
Mr.. Stewart says he mailed him on
July 6, challenging him to joint de-
bate, and that the only notice he has
had has been through the newspapers.
However, he adds that this makes no
difference to his reply.
eff the challenge mad been received
by me-" he said, cit would not have
altered my position or my answer.
l will not discuss or debate anything
anywhere with Charley Stewart"
The commissioners statement in
full follows:
"Charlie Stewart furnished The
Constitution with a copy of letter
which he claimed he sent to me I'M
der date of July 8. At this time,
July 10, this letter has not been re-
ceiyed. If it had been received it
would not alter my position or my
answer.
Charges Character Assassination
81 will not discuss or debate any
thing, anywhere with Charlie Stew
art, proven character assassin. To
do so l would have to stultify my
! manhood and my honor. I will do
neither.
"To brand anyone as a character
assassin is a severe indictment, and
would not dare makeesuch a state
ment if Charlie Stewart had not by
his public acts established his own
record and reputation.
"For the benefit of those who do
not keep up with Shiny records of I'M
principled men, let me briefly recite
one specific instance-an instance in
which was the victim of Charlie
Stewards evil mind and foul tongue.
During the last days of the ses-
sion of the general assembly of 1925
a resolution had been introduced to
investigate the department of agri-
culture. While this resolution was
under consideration Charlie Stewart,
then a member of the general assem-
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-07-15
FIRST METHODIST
CHURCH
C.. B. Ware, Pastor

Sunday school, 10 A. b., Burr
Stokoe, Supt.
Junior church service, II. Ser
mon by the Pastor.
Morning worship, 1880. Special
music; - Sermon subject, "The Value
of Life"
Junior League, P. NJ, Mrs. Au-
brey Wilcox, Supt.
Epworth League, 1880, Albert
Matthias, Pres. Topic, "Christ's Con-
ception of Prayer" Miss Kathleen
Owens, Leader.
Evening service, $50. illustrated
lecture on Weekday Religious Edu-
cation will be delivered.
You will find cordial welcome.
A GOOD REASON
Judge: "Have you ever seen the
prisoner at the barr"
''No, sir. Not since prohibition"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-07-15

MIR. J. Lige Hester, who since
tho first of the year has been travel
;np on the. East Coast of Florida,
spent several days here visiting his
wife. on his way back to Chicago,
where the company by which he is
employed, has headquarters.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Moreland
and .son, j. L., Of Chatsworth, Ca
are visiting their brother, MIR. Mont
Roberts and other relatives OF the
city.
The remodelled bungalow OF Or.
and Mrs. w. d. Dorminey on west
Central is rapidly assuming the at
tractive outlines and proportion that
will make this home an attractive ad-
dition to the street.
Special Demonstration and sale OF
Banouet Tea at The Vendome, Friday
and Saturday, July 18th and 18th.
Mr.. Robert Casper arrived here
from Tampa to take charge OF his
brother, Jim Casper's business, while
the latter is in the hospital for treat
ment.
Mr.. l.. Becker of Sarasota, for
merly Of this county, was visitor
here this week, looking after his
farming interests.
W. A. Taylor left today for Pal
metto, Fla, where he will make his
home with his daughter, Mrs. G. c.
Chester.
Mr.. G. c. Adams and family of
Charleston, S. c., are visiting the
formers mother and other relatives
in the city.
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offered the opening prayer.
After a song and short business
session the Bible study was given by
Mesdames Jim Mayes and B. A. Rich
ards. The lessons included 1st and
End Peter.
Mrs. S. C. OlifFff, who was special
guest, closed with a most appropriate
prayer.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostesses, Mesdames n. Mil
ton and j. p, Manning.
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SOCIt TY NEWS

Miss Mabel Chewing will re-
turn to her home in Atlanta FRIDAY
night. after a pleasant visit here with
Mrs. Yancey Bowles.
Mrs. C. w. Russell and daugh-
ter Myrke, returned Tuesday from a
visit of a week with relatives in way
cross
MIR. and Mrs. Albert Stone OF
Shreveport, La, with their little son
have been guests of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Stone, on the
Merrimac Drive extension,
Miss Ethel Boyd will be house
guest of her cousin, Miss Athieeh
Dickey, for two weeks during the 40
sence Of Mrs. DicAey and Marcia
Miss Winifred Rosser of La
Favette. Ga, was the guest Of Mrs.
+ J. Dorminey and daughters this
week
Speciai Denomination and sale OF
Banquet Tea at The Vendome, Friday
and Saturday, July 18th and 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duke Massee and
little son of Macon spent three days
with their parents, Mn. and MRS. }.
J. Dorminey this week.
Mr.. ]. J. Dorminey and daugh-
ter. Elizabeth, returned Sunday from
a trip in Florida.
Mrs. A. l.. Blizzard is visiting
Mrs. ]. ]. Dorminey for some weeks.
Mr.. r. H. Mckay returned from
his trip to Rochester, Mimi, accom-
naming his sister, Mrs. Rufus Smith,
to Mayo Bros. sanitarium Mrs. Nc
Kay will remain for some time with /
Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Max Jcrnigan Of Sarasota |
accompanied her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Brown on their visit here /
this week and was the guest of Mrs. |
]. l.. Perry.
Mrs. II. f. Cox, former resi-
dent of Fitzgerald, has advised
friends here of the serious condition
of her husband, who has lain in an
unconscious state since an autOmo-
bile accident he suffered about two
weeks age at Raleigh, N. c., their
present home.
Mrs. Floyd Eads and little son
and Miss Marjorie Owens left this
morning for Gainesville, Fla, for a
visit of week or more.
Mrs. Jas. Durham and children
arrived from Raleigh, N. c., on Fri
day for visit with her parents, Mr. |
and Mrs. Ohio Coates.
Mrs. John Wise is making salts
factory Improvement after as5major
operation Tuesday at the local hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Bradshaw
are the proud parents of little son,
born Friday, July 9, and he will bear
the name of 0. L., Jr.
Mrs. Robt. Strickland and little
daughter, June, of Savannah, are the
guests of Miss Vera Brannon this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Frey of Char
lotte Harbnr, Fla, are visiting rela-
tixes in the city.
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NOTES FROM CENTRAL
METHODIST MISSIONARY
CIRCLES. JULY IL, 1926

Circle No. / met at the home o.
Mrs. S. G. Pryor, ST., with six mem
bers present.
After an opening prayer by Mrs
Harold Beall business session wa
held.
Mrs. K. E. Rosser gave the Bibl'
lesson, which was "Jesus' first piS
lie appearance in Jerusalem" Cues
lions on this subject were read anr
discussed by all present.
At the close of the meeting a. so
cial half-hour was enjoyed, Mrs
Pryor serving delicious iced cante
loupe conferred with ice cream.
Circle No. 2, with twelve member:
and four visitors present, met witt
Mrs. j. T. Hendricks.
The opening song was "Sweet
Hour of Prayer" after which prayer
was led by Mrs. Prentiss.
AIGtT DuSlflcSS IHCCLHiS LiC AOti
chapter of John was studied.
BLESSED Assurance" was sung, af
ter which sentence prayers were of
fered, Mrs. J. w. Stroud closing.
The delightful social at the close
of the program was in honor of Mrs
C. E. Emery, who will leave right
away for Minnesota to spend some
time. Delicious ice cream and CAKE
were served by Misses Carrie anc
Josephine Hendricks. Also assisting
in serving was Miss Elizabeth Maj.
felt, who delighted those present with
reading, 1.-The Opening of the New
Church."
Circle No. 3 met at the home OF
Mrs. j. L. Perry on S. Main street
There were six members and four
visitors present.
The meeting was opened with a
song, "Stand Up for Jesus" Mrs. G.
w. Ellis leading in the opening
prayer.
"A reading by Miss Wylene jolly
was much enjoyed.
The list chapter of Chronicles was
given by Mrs. j. A. jolly. u
A delightful solo by Miss Grace
Benton, accompanied by Miss Mil
bred Hale, was given.
The meeting was closed with pray
err by Mrs. jolly.
Light refreshments were served,
Mrs. Perry being assisted in serving
by Mrs. Max Jernigan of Sarasota,
Fla.
Circle No. met with Mrs. w. L.
Waits, four members and one visitor
The meeting was opened by pray
er, Mrs. Waits leading.
A business session was held.
A splendid sketch of the book of
jeremiah was given by Mrs. Waits.
Mrs. W. E. Hale closed the meet
ing with prayer.
A social half-hour was enjoyed.
The next meeting will be with Mrs
J. E. Brewster.
Circle No. 5 met with Mrs. R. E.
Lee with twelve present.
Mrs. A. H. Denmark opened the
meeting with prayer.
After a short business session.
Mrs. w. F. Jones led round-table
study of the first five minor prophets
Mrs. Geo. M. Rogers closed the
meeting with prayer.
Delicious punch and waters We're
served by the hostess.
Circle No. 6 met with Mrs. J. P.
Manning with thirteen present.
The Circle gladly welcomed, back
Mrs. B. A. Richards, who has been
away several months. Mrs. Richards
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A SURE CURE

II can't sleep nights-I've tried
everything"
"Have you tried talking to your
self?"
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About $500 persons in this coun-
try were drowned last year.
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Wrapping irvine Is made from the
pulp of pine trees by Southern Pc
per company.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fitzgerald, Ga.

OulUdyJ July ICII
Sunday School, 1880 A. M.
Worship and sermon by the pas
tor-morning, II 80; evening $3.50.
Christian Endeavor, 7:45 P. M.
All cordially invited.
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EASY
Tommy: Chow did va make out?
Did he give you job?"
"Bet yer life! Pm to be office
boy"
How'd va land it?"
81 told him all my grandmothers
are deadv
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Circle No. 6 met with Mrs. J. P.
Manning with thirteen present.
The Circle gladly welcomed back
Mrs. B. A. Richards, who has been
away several months. Mrs. Richards
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LIES MIRROR
Reflections by Panne
I gaze into another's eyes,
Nor challenge what see;
For fate who deals her cunning
blows
Might do the same to me.
I gaze into another's eyes;
Nor raise, nor lower my own;
For others eyes control my life,
I cannot live alone.
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Mrs. Max Jcrnigan of Sarasota
accompanied her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Brown on their visit here
this week and was the guest of Mrs.
J. L. Perry.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08
SAVAGE TRIBES
 PASSING AWAY
SeriS, On Coast of Sonora, Be,
 come Very DOcile

Nogales, Ariz., Oct. s. GP - Eradication faces another of the western hemispheres fiercest and war-lke tribes.
 From the time of Spanish con quistadores, until within the last two decades, the Seris, a savage tribe on an island just off the coast of Sonora, Mexico, have defied the andvances of armed forces and the olive branch rendered by the white man or by native trives. Living on their diet of powdered dried straw and raw meats" as described by Alvar Nuez Caheza de Eara, a Span ish military explorer, in 1886. the hardy tribe of savages held aloof, content with it's barren island and eXistance.
 Bloody wars were waged for nearly two centuries, but their sub mission was never more than super fioial. Thousands of troops fell be- fore their arrows, scores of daring missionaries were stoned to death, and as late as 1896 two navigators were killed in an attempt to ex- plore Seriland.
 or late years the few remaining members have become strangely docile. The tribe now numbering but 1e5. has retrograded into race of almost imbecilic, meek aims seek CTS, delighted to guide fishermen who now walk peacefully along the shores of Kino Bay.