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The Purpose and Aim of the Fair.
On next Wednesday the people of Fitzgerald will keep open
‘Bouse. Hundreds of our neighbors will come to celebrate with us
‘shis epcch-marking period, » hen the best the land produces will
‘be exhibited from the farms and homes of the peop'e of Ben Hill,
srwin and Wilecox Our county schools, with their caning clubs
and our corn clubs, of the boys and girls, will give our people les
sons in domestic science and agriculture, practical demonstrations
af the value of our soil and the intelligent application of labor.
‘Farmers formerly disparaged bookfarming, as they called instruc
-gion in agriculture, but since the result of this movement to make
-more intelligent use of our natural resources has been brought
.eloser to their immediate attention, they began to realize that farm
ing is a science and a business, and the study of it of great value
#o the land and its products. Annual fairs are demonstrators and
. developers of new ideas and methods, and are schools of experi
.ence valuable toall classes of people. Incidently special features
added to entertain and attract the crowds, and the entertainment
planned by President Martin and the Fair Association is said to be
of the best, and varied to suit all classes. . A day spent at the Fair
-will be education for the young and a revelation to the old. Make
your arrangements that you will be at least one day at the [Fair.
Philander H. Fitzgerald, Founder of ;
the Colony to Be Guest of Fair Associa
tion and City Here on Day of Fair.
I respoise to telegrams sent by the city, the Fair Association, ;
g£he Commercial Club and a number of personal friends of Mr.
Fitzgerald, the following telegram has been received by the Hon.
“A. B. Cook, Mayor :
Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 14-12.
‘Hon. A. B. Cook, Mayor Fitzgerald, Ga :
Bowen Wise, Seanor, Galders and Martin—Your honor appreciated.
Would love to be with you on the opening. Will try to do so. See
Jetter 8:17 p. m. P. H. FITZGERALD.
The Coionists and the public generally will give Mr. Fitzgerald 2
rousing welcome and meet him at the Fair. The MAN who made
Fi zger I'd possible. and practically opened to world this favored
geetion is entitled to the esteem and admiration of the entire peo
ghe. Believed a death-valley before the advent of the colony, i
developed to be the healthiest section of Georgia, and has been 2
_soarce of extended years (o hundreds of Veterans from the North,
whose confidence in Mr. Fizgerzld caused them to make thei:
home here. 'The Dream--Child of Mr. Fitzgerald, The Success of
4h 2 Colony, has exceeded the wildest dreams of the founder. We
ahall Le glad to welcome him here, ‘
Maps of Ben Ben Hill County,
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. Map Company of Atlanta, for the exclusive use as FREE premium
for their new coun.y map of Ben Hill. These maps cannot be pur-‘
whased even from the company, but will be given to our readers
¥REE. The map wiil be 30 by 35, and very complete and attrac—%
tive.
It will show every land lot, every school house and district, every
xailroad, every public rcad and R. F. D. inthe county. Every
i3and owner, every school child and teacher should have one of
ghese maps. It will be a pleasure to the Leader-Enterpriss to fur-|
mish you one with every new or renewal subscriptionat the regu-!
“%ar subscription price of the paper. The map will be ready about
Movember 20, and we will be glad to book you for one. Leave
-your orders at our office or send us your subscription by mail so we
.can save one for you.
Ben Hill County Schools Unsurpassed In
South Georgia; In Easy Reach Of
Every Farm; Agriculture And ;
Domestic Science Featured.
X ditor Leader-Knterprise:
City: :
Dear Sir: In answer to your inquiry as to the ‘‘Public School
Jouditions in this, Ben-Hill-County” ask to say that I am truly glad to
wnake the following report:
We find that even with the unfavorable conditions of this fall that
he opening attendance has increased by about 18 per cent over last
year and that the teachers and pupils are putting more stress upon
“<Real things” than ever before, As you know we now have two ac
-eredited High Schools in the county and they are doing geod work be
ing sble to prepare any pupil for the Sophomore class in any College
'in the State; besides .this we are now haviug the Domestic Science
ssaght under a practical teacber in the Ashton High School and will
shortly do the same 1n the Liynnwood School; we purpose to add to
ghese schools the Industrial work for boys as soon as we can wake
_satasfactory arrangements. We hope to huve these things in all our
.schools before long thus ecabling any boy or girl 1o obtain something
_mseful for the battle of life. We are glad to report a continued and
growing interest in the “‘Boys Corn Club” and trust to make a most
wseditable exhibit at the coming Fair. The boys in the Club have
susde from 45 to 83 bushels of corn on their respective acre at an 2ve
wagre cost of 22} cents per bushel. We fi=d the teachers awake and
_alive to the interest of the pupils and to the uplift of ocur counvy. We
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TIE FI c ha\dddav Arans u‘lu\a.'..‘A; 4ds'N A Kassa AwriDdu, & RID. Y, LqGX u;quk\. lu, 19.’.‘;,
think we have at present the best «11-round teachers we have ever had
a: d that they ure bending every efiort to produce the right kind 0.
runn and womanhood thus leading to true Uhristian citizenship. We
re proud that we can say that we have not a scho»lroom in the coun
tv that is not sapphied with patent desks and first class black board-,
charts and wuny other conveniences; Libraries have been started 10
most of the schoots and we find that our pupils are asking for more
general reading end information, the affeet of this purpose upon the
pupils has beea to beautify the school rooms and groands and to ex:
tend to the homes. The painting of our buildings has been the means
of painting the homes of most of our pecple. The effort of the
teachers ip the making of the school the “*Community Center” in the
organizing of Sucial avd Laterary Clubs is meeting with success and
we trust before long that this shall produce its influence upon the
county at latge. Qur Board of Education is alive to the interest of
all matters and are eager to give every advantage to the schools for
moral and mental training, Our people are becoming more and wore
concerned as to Consvohdation and are fast becoming tired of the “‘One
teacher school;” They have in the past contributed generously to help
in the building of schools and we believe that they will continue to do
so. We are now ronning six wagons for the transportation of pupils
to the graded schools and find that it is asaving of money over the
stmall school besides the greater advantage to the pupils in the grade
work. The Board of Education has a standing offer to pay one halt
the cost of a musical instrument in any school; The Ashton High
S ‘hool has already accepted this offer and have now installed a first
¢l iss Piano with a most competent teacher, who has more than she
c.u do.
Believing as we do that moral apd intellectual training coming
from within and nouv superiicial will solve our difficulties better than
all the Tariff and political issues, we offer this report trusting that it
may be what you des re ard that 1t may act as a stimulus to you and
all our people to lend their aid in the good work.
Respectfully submitted,
R. J. Prentiss,
Co. Supt., Ben Hill‘C’ounty.
Fitzgerald, G+., Nov. 11th 1912, :
Granemothers’ Day
The annual observance of Grand
mothers’ Day by the Woman’s Club
took the form of a delightful ban
quet at Odd Fellows Hall last Wed
nesday afternoon. This pretty cus
tom of honoring the club women’s
mothers and other elderly ladies is
gaining in favor, anticipated by
maay as the most enjoyable occa
sion of the Club year and is one that
calls forth the best effort of the
social committee.
The credit for the superb success
of the bauquet is due to Mrs. J. B.
Seanor, Mrs. L. W. Meakin ane Miss
Mabel Rogers, as the responsibility
‘was uieirs, although the best culi
nary skill of the Club women was
at their command and they were
'ably assisted in serving by Mes
dames T. M. Griffin, W, O. Wooten,
‘Misses Alma R sberts, Caroline Hoov
er and Mae Wilcox.
The menu was one that stimula
ted the mind as well as the appe
tite and was interpreted by Mrs.
Almonte Jones in her original and
witty way.
1. Preacher’s Favorite Roasted
2. Stalks of Kalamazoo.
3. Swamp Red Fruit Impu
dence
4. Woman of Grit
5. A Survivor of the Flood.
6. Girl’s Name and Aid
7. Baked Dough in small
Piecas.
8. Dreadful Predicaments
9, Count Content with Cream
Impertinence.
10. Curd Pressed Straws
11. Squircell’s Dependence
Salinated
12. To Gather with a Needle and
a Wager
13. Weiglty and Sweet
14 An Hoarb in the Plural
15. Arabian Neactar.
The genial toastmistress of the
hour was Mrs. E. J. Dorminey, who,
in the closing, paid a most beautiful
tribute to the women of the “60's..
showing how they were the van
guard in woman's organizations and
not because of unrest or discontent
‘with their life as women would have
us believe, but because of their
great love and great duties they
‘were forced by the exigences of the
\times and circumstances to organizé
in the interests of home, wifehood
}motherhood,. Then it was that exec
utive abilities that were dormant or
’hitherto unrecognized were brought
lto light and with what influence the
‘record of the past fifty years will
proudly show. :
' Other appropriate toasts were
ioffered by Mrs. farmer, Mrs.
Prentiss. Mrs. Russell and Mrs.
iGelders, while mary voluntary
responses were made by the ap
ipx‘ecnat:we guests.
~ Preceding the banquet musical
‘members were given some fine
efforts by Mesdames Farmer Tul
- Hoirzendorf and Misses
Hoover and Lobingier, and a lot
of charming reading by Mrs.
Thurmond.
The list of guests :
Miss Mann, Mesdam'es
P.M. Adams, Achard, Stewart,
Crawliord, Jones, W. F. Jones,
Foss, Stafford, Smith, L. A Turn
er, W. E. Adams, Luke, Jay.
Cass, Frazer, Welker, of Florida.
Tavlor, Hawkinsville, Delts, of
Mich., Powell, Wilkes, Wright,
Murphy, Isler, Emery, Smith,
Farmer. Callier, Brown. Knapp,
Avera, D. Paulk, J. M. Mc-
Glauchlin and Miss - Iria Nelson
of Ind.
Officers Arrested 40
MNegroes Wednesday
Thirty-five vagraats and - five
burglars in jail speaks well for
the arresting officers of the city
and county. T hese prisoners
were taken in charge by the offi
cers Wednesday, and their arrest
was the result of several recent
burglaries on East Pine St, A
number of pistols and other
articles of value were stoien from
Roger’s Pawn shop. The police
arrested all to whom suspicion
pointed and Mr. Rogers has re
covered aimOst all o f his goods.
The arrests were confined en
tirely to negroes.
Vera Mayvy Ellis
The many friends of Mrs. Lola
Eilis extend to her their deepest
sympathy in the death of her
voung daughter, Vera Mae Ellis,
who died the forepar: of this
week. Deceased was four-teen
years of age and for one so
young was an usually bright
child. The body was shipped
to Denton for burial.
FOR SALE—Twenty-five horse
power Gasoline Engine in good
condition. Apply F. M. Gra
ham & Co. -86-5 t
FOR RENT—Two front rooms
suitable for lig\lt housekeeping.
Apply 411 W. Pine. B§7-2t
WANTED—White woman to do
housework. No cooking re
quired. Mrs. Kate Myers, over
Third National Basmk, corner
Main and Pine Sts. 86-tf
FOR SALE—A small Iron Safe
in good condition. Will sell for
$30.00 cash or $35.00 on time
payments, payable monthly.
Enquire Simons Bros. & Co.
Wanted —Sewing and quilting at
305 W. Chattahoochee St. 88-3 t.
LACE EXHIBIT.
637 Specimen point lace ... ... ... ... ..$ 1.00 $ .50
638 Point lace handerchiefs ... ...... ....$ 1.50 $l.OO
639 Honiton handkerchiefs .. .... ... ..$ 1.00 $ .50
640 Two yards crocheted lace ... ... ..$ 1.00 $ .50
64F HonHOm Dlece. || .o ioi v ios urmni B IOD 8 .50
642 Crocheted thread tidy ... ... ... ...$ 1.00 $ .50
643 Crocheted table mats ... ... ... ...$ .50 $ .25
644 Crocheted centerpiece .. ... ... ...$ IL.co $ .50
645 Largest and best collection in this depart
ment by one exhibitor ... ... ... ... $ 3.00 $2.00
646 Best tatting specimen ... ... ... ...$ oo $ .50
BATTENBERG EXHIBIT.
647 Collirand cuffs ... .. il . S 100 3 50
Ga B seand . . Lo oaad s 08 1R $ .50
649 Center piece, 24X24, «.. .-+ +2c oo +..s 100 $ .50
650 - Table cover, 24X24, ... +:+ oo ass LS roo 8 an
6ot Dibas =0 i v e s A B
GENERAIL, FANCY WORK EXHIBIT.
6z Skl .o ior o s e o ... 3. 200 $l.OO
653 Worsted guile.. 2 2.0 0. .00 0 GBSO $75
654 -Cotton patch work quilt ... ... .....$ 100 § .75
655 Knitted counterpane ... ... ... .......$ 200 $l.OO
656 Woven counterpane... .. .. ... ... ...$ 1.00 $ .50
657 Most unigye quilt ... ... ... ... ..$l.OO $ .50
658 Crocheted child’s sacque .. ... ... ...$ 1.00 $ .50
650 Knitted mittens. v .o o dhe i s @ B 0 E @B6
660 Child’s cap or bonnet ... ... ¢.. .....$ .50 $ .25
661 Home-made woolen blankets .. ......$ 1.00 $ .50
662 Home-made woolenrug ... ... ... ....$ .75 $ .50
663 Kuitted sliphets.. . 00, (i % s e 78 800
664 Paper lamprshade ... o 6 o opu o 8 475§ SO
665 Collection chocheted work, worsted .. ..$ 3.00 $l.OO
666 Sofa cushieh .. ... ... i, i . wOBO 8 28
66y \-Faney hand Bage. .. ... ... 0070 . 8100 980
668 Best display brass work ... ... ... ...$ 2.00 $l.OO
660 Stencll fable cover ... <. ds sy B 0 9 B 8
676 Stencil sash cuttaims ... ..., (.n.o 8 75§50
Gry Stefleil sofa pillbw .. ... 00 e 08 60 dh 25
6o Prenctl seteen’.. 0.. ci L S 5B TIOD 580
673« Steneil tand bag .. rii il 28 180 B .28
o 9 ° °
Children’s Exhibit
By children under 14 years of age.
674 Collection hand sewing not less than 4
BloeEs L 0 0 s aee 2000 SlOO
678 Caloodmee .. 00 i, o s o 8908 25
G SHA Deinel . . o e, i B 8 8 0
677 Apron, cross shitch ... ... L., ... 0080 78 8 .80
678 Made suit doll clothes .. ... ... ... ...$ 100 $ .50°
679 Drawn work handkerchief ... ... ..$ L.OO $ .50
680 Embroidery in silk, 12x12 ... ... .....8 100 $ .50
681 Crochet work (wool) ... ... ... ...$ 100 $ .50
682 Crochet work (cotton) ... ... ... ..$ 100 $ .50
683 Colection fancy work ... ... ... ... ..$ 100 $ .50
B Bieed doll 0. il iae i Bl $ .28
685 Bis 08 s 8 e
B 0 S sl L B 20 8 BR
687 Homemade thg ... ... ... ... .....§ .50 $ .25
688 Specimen Battenburg lace .. ... ... ...$ 1.00 $ .50
680 Specimien taflie ... ... ... ... 0.0 100 5O
6o Fannl Bletl .. ... ... s .ss 208 100850
B LA ole o . oo cie by DlO6 880
G 0 Phideale .. ..0 o osaal a 3 10000 50
ol TRt el v . 00, Lo oed i B 00 850
608 Pobtovwee . v v 9 100 8060
Bk Tole o sl s e 80l Gy
00 PIEGr v e e i s B 100§ RO
Relics and Curios
A room 20x50, adjoining the art room, has been set apart
for this display. No premiums will be offered for exhibits in
this department, but it is hoped that every one who has a relic
or curio of interest will bring or send it to this department.
Special care will be taken of hem and expense of transfer or
transportation will be paid by the Associaion.
This department will be under the supervision of Major Wm.
McCormack and Captain Wm. Friend.
Central Methodist
Church,
Preaching by the pastor at 11
a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Subject
for evening service wiil be the
““High Cost of Living and the
Cost of High Living.”” All are
cordially invited to these services
and strangers are especiallly wel
come,
FOR SALE—Flour, meal, meat,
oats, hay, hulls, C. S. meal,
wagons, wire, fencing, At th
lowest price.
87-6¢. Dodd Supply Co.
First M, E. Church
Services next Sunday will be
held at the usual hours.
Sabbath School at 9:30 a. m
Epworth League at 6:45p. m
Preaching by the pastor at 10:45
a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The Sun
day and Wednesday night servi
ces will be distinctly evangelis
tical.
The general puhlic, especially
strangers will fird a cordial wel
come at every servize.
Cenrtal Christian
. Church.
Bible School 9:30 a. m. :
Morning Worship 10:45.
Subject of sermon: ‘ They
Shall All Be Taught of God.”
Evening worship at at 7:30 p.
m. The pastor will speak on the
23rd. Psalmns P rayer meeting
Wednesdy 7:30 p. m. ‘
Every one is cordially invited
to attend these services. Only
once a stranger here.
Closing out av cost our line of
complete wire fencing.
87 6v. Dodd Supply Compeany.
Employment W an t e d—for tw
vouths, 16 and 18 years, good
character and willing workers,
~quick movers, good help in store
~ both good experience.
87-2 t. A, J. Williams, City.
| G e R e
iLost,——White setter cog one year
~ old, light lemon color spots‘
right ride, right hind leg has
been broken. Left on Pine st.
Nov. 1 st. Liberal reward. Write
Box 213 Ocilla, Ga. S7-2t.
Wanted—to trade city property
for 30 to 60 acre farm close in,
88-uf. B. S, Bryan.
FOUND Laales Hand Bag
:ontaining money. Owner may
get same bv giving desciiption of
countents to G. P, Mingledorf or
G W. Smith, Residence, G. P.
Mingledorf or G. W. Smith,
The Fair
Is your advertisement. What
impression do you want it to
make? Your action will indicate
your answer. MARTIN.
A DEAD SHOT FOR CORNS
MONEY REFUNDED IF IT FAILS,
No matter what kind of corn it is,
or how long you have had it, Bear
Brand Corn Paint kills the pain ir one
hour and entirely removes the corn in
four nights. No cutting, filing, band
aging, changing your shoes or keep
ing off your feet. Absolutely guaranteed
to satisfy or your money returned
Ask your druggist. Price, 25 cents, at all
stores, or by mail. The Lewis Bear
Drug Co., Inc, Montgomery, Ala,