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Tk "PAGES mjcxal Organ Ben Hill County, p i "MR. FARMER:-- We believe that a large majority of the " farmers in this community are in @ much bet _ ter condition than the farmers in any other ' section of the state. And we contribute this . largely to the fact that thesc particular men have learned the advantages of borrewing _ money from a bank, instead of buying their - supplies “on time” B by 4 A large number of our new accounts are * Farm accounts; and it will be worth YOUR . while to arrange to borrow money from us so . that YGU can pay cash for your needs. " First National Bank R Fitzgerald, Georgia . Capitsl, Surplus & Profits, $200,000.60 and Gray Meet In Joint Memorial Service i{?;@?ulafit&-’Mayfff?é;-.-m-the‘flmivm\ “galigt church, in East Harris street, \next Syndav at 11 a. m,, there will ‘betheld a memorial service,” which ‘will be not only.unique in its char “cter but will also serve as an ob ‘jest lesson to illustrate the extent '@f the healing process of the pass ying years in closing the breeches \caused by the: terrible- fratricidal sémggle of the sixties. | | The occasion will be the annual _memorial service of the Grand Army me Republic, which, in this in _gtance, is to be converted into a {joint memorial service for the he #p2s who wore the gray as well _as for those. who wore.the blue. . The ‘gervice is being arranged by mem ~bers of the 0. M. Mitchel post, No. 1, Qf. A.R. in co-operation with the “ pastor of the church; Rev. E. Dean Ellenwood, who will preach the me } morial sermon, and a -cordial invi ‘tation is being. extended by the “members of the Grand Army post _to all of the Confederate Veterans, Sons of Veterans and Daughters. of the Confederacy, in the city to be . present and participate in the ser " vice. O.M. Mitchel post G. A. R, " and the Women's Relief corps will 'attend the service in a body. = EMPIRE| Stop-Consider-Come Express paid on purchases of $5 when money comes with’ order $ 7.50 Silk Dresses, - $4.98 - 10.00 Linen Dresses $5.98 About 12 of these Silk Dresses, if - your size is here, $4,98. : " Sheets, Towels, Pillow o Cases, Linens Pillow Cases at... 9¢ worth 12¢ : Sheets, full size, 65c worth 75¢ New Calcutta Matting Squares This is a Porch Rug---Odorless, Un- 4 48 breakable, fast colors, 7x9, Feet ..._.."%e ox(2 Feet..... . 6 75 THE LEADER-ENTERPRISE Rev. E. J, Jammond Preaches Comiencement Sermon. }_ Rev. E.- J. Hammond, pastor of * the *: First * Methodist ~(M. . E.), ;Chui‘ch"at Titzgerald, preached the ’Mmencemeng , sermon ... of ... the ‘Rochelle High School at'the Audi torium last Sunday morning. He was greeted by a laige audience .and he delivered to them an appro priate, eloquent, impressive and instructive sermon, which was wel ‘received and-highly appreciated by all who heard it. At night he preached an excellent sermon to a full house at the Baptist church. During a brief call on us he express ed himself as much pleased with Rochelle and greatly delighted at theswarm tecwm% had received at the hands of our people. While here he was the guest of Judge and Mrs. D. B. Nicholson., We trust he will come again.—Rechelle Era. 3 Mrs. James H, Barnes and little son, Norment Arthur, leave to morrow for their home in Bruus wick, after a visit of several weeks with her mother, Mrs, J. H. Shaffer and family. Toweis at........... 7%¢ worth 10c Table Damask at 39c¢ worth 50c FITZGERALD, BEN HILIL, COUNTY,|GEORGIA, MAY 24, 1912. N° MATTER TO YOU WHY we are selling these new crisp Summer "1 goods-at-such savings--the -main things is that we are selling them and prudent people from all over this section are taking advantage of it---Have you? SEMI-WEEKLY THESE CAREFUL DEPOSITOE have honored us by choosing us as their deposi} ry. Treasurer of U. S. ;.3 State thclals.:\s County Officials ........... ....ccccoeeethe. 8 City 0fficia15............ ..coooovnerosilson.B Railway Companies -§s Insurance Companies ......... 58 C0rp0rati0n5............... .8 Companies......... ......ccoee ceveeneeccienne® EXecutors...... ......cccoeeeeeenneeeccidenn. @ | Admini5trat0r5................‘.........L....i GUARRIINS. ... ... 0o overes oniie TrERSUIEr'S ........c...cecnvennnnennceacsnres i CAgents............oooeiiiniiin, 8 ~ Secret Orders ..................cocooeneeen @ Societies..............v.oieeenecciiiinnnii o @ _lndividuals, both rich and poor .... 8 . Untl Our Doposte Totl ... 3400,000.00 " With 'this’ positive’ proof ‘of ‘the’ excéedingly’ high faver in whish we are held by many, we are - encouraged to invite new accousits. " v i The Exchange Naticaal Bank. Thursday, May 30th. Decoration Day “INEst Thursday, May 20th. is Decoration Day, and there will be quite a pilgrimage of Union sol diers and others to go from this city to the National Cemetery at Andersonville, where 13 thousand Federal soldiers are buried. . The graves will be decorated, and and the memorial exercises con ducted will be interesting to all who attend. A special train will leave the A. B. &A. depot at 6:30 ‘Thursday morning and ample ac comodation will be furnished for the crowd. ? ~ Closing Prices on Gage Hats Only ten 6f these beautiful Spring and Summer Hats-- Charming styles. Prices reduced a third to half less than formerly. R L o R R PSR RS Lingerie Dresses, - - $3.98 Girls’ Dresses, - - 49 Dainty white Dresses, size 14 to 42, values $6.98, for $3.98 Girls’ Dresses in finest Maras and Ginghams, values 75¢, for 49¢ O R B I e e NRV 0 W eRRS P PR S A S YOUR SATISFACTION OR MONEY REFUNDED ‘ W. R BOWEN, President - J.A. MURPHY., Manager : Getting Funds For Lelebration of 4th. TS S wRa Ry o SR | N * C’g‘mmd'w' Stout and Booker, members of the Blue and Grey Association, are soliciting funds for the annual 4th of July cele bration. The merchants and oth ers are subseribing liberally and the 1912 celebration promises to be one of the best. The Blue and Grey will meet at their park Sat urday, May 25th at 2 p. m. to complete arrangements. Mr. M. S. Harrod is quite sik at his home on Ocmulgee ave. Fair Association - Met Wednesday. In response to a call from the Fair Promoters, D. L. Martin, the subscribers of stock “in the Ben Hill County Fair Association met W ednesda y afternoon at the American State Bank. The stock bolders met for the purpose of getting organized for the 1912 Fair sometime this Fall, } Mr. Martin was unanimously elected President; L. Robitzsch vice president, P, F. Clark secre tary and treasurer, and Griffin & Griffin, Attorneys for the Associa tion. The Fair Association is com posed of the leading business men and farmers of the county and there was a splendid representa tion at the meeting Wednesday, including the following: D, L. Martin, L. L, Griner, Geo, Gray, John Gray, Byron Bryan, Ray mond Davis, C, W. Hayes, J. W, Scarbrough. J. R. Horton, H. M, Dodd, D. E. Griffin, J. A. Griffin, P. B. Owen, Marcus Luke, lili W, Walker, Jas. L. Dorminey, Lewis Thaver, Frank Hager, E. M, Whitehead, A. B. C. Dorminey, L. N, Buek, Newton Waskins, L. ‘Robitzsch, I Gelders,sE. W. Bryant, ‘R. L. Jones, . N. Gid dings, . C. Glover, G.%C, Ball Robert Owen, L. H., Simons, S. M, Bullard, E. N. Davis, and P, F. Clark. ~ The President was authorized to purchase 25 acres of land at the teud of Central avenue lying just beyond Merrimac Drive, which ‘will be used for Fair purposes, For the purpose of selecting & Board of Directors, the names of all the subseribers were placed in ithé* bat -and Wennyfi‘.@s:}.dfl out to constitute the Directo ‘The personnel of the Board of Di rectors thus chosen couldi't pos sibly have been improvéd upon even if each member had been carefully selected, as will be seen by the following list: J. B. ¥, Dixon, J. H, Moss, Lon Dickey, M. Dickson, L. L. Griner, D. B. Ware, E. N. Davis, R. J. Pren tiss R. L. Jones, J.. W, Morris, A. H, Thurmond, A. B, Cock, J. C. Glover, T. M. Wilbanks, D. - 20 Per Cent Off Men and Boys’ Suits Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suits, choicest weaves Boys’ Suits--you can take 20 per off all regular prices. i A T S S ASR VBB R RSR AT SR S T T e 10 Per Cent Off - Men and Boys’ Pants Hart, Schaffner @ Marx pnd Crown Trousers, choice, best style and tailoring, 10 per cent off. O N RSPR S SR R A T S S STS R R R R 20 Per Cent Off | Trunks and Bags If you anticipate going away,this is your chance ---any Trunk or Bag in store 20 per cent off. s 1 T tms TUESDAY FRIDAY VOL. XVII. NO. 3¢9 THIRD NATIONAL BANK City Court Adjourned In City Court of Fitzgerald. To Jurors, parties and witnesses: The City Court of Fitzgerald will not be held on the fourth Monday in May on account of the - condition of the farms and the necessity of harvesting the oat crop but will be adjourned to some day later, of which time notice will be published. All jurors, parties and witnesses are excused from attending on the 4th ‘Monday. The appearance and mo tion docket willbe called and de fault judgments will be entered on Monday, May 27th." This May 24th, 1912. Judge City Court of Fitzgerald. A regular’ communication of Pine Level Lodge No. 353 F, & A. M., will be held in Masonic ‘Hall Monday evening May 2Tth at 8 o’clock. All qualified bréthern are cordially invited to attend. ; P. L. Keefer, W. M, e ‘W, M. Whitley, A. J. Swords, J. Ly Berey; R{ E; Lee, C. W. Hayes g,i + Pavlk, H G. Powell C. G. Sandiin'and B M, Dodd. - . Messrs:iriffin & Griffia were in strueted to'-meke arrangements }for ‘procuring:a Charter for the Association. The President was ‘authorized to appoint an executive ‘committee consisting of five mem bers, -to co-operate with him'in all preliminary matters pertaining to the 1912 Fait 'and every effort will ‘be put forth to malke it the biggest event in the history of the county. 4 ENPIRE Prompt Careful Attention To All Mail Orders