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Official Organ Ben Hill County,
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@ Harris Officially
Recognizes “Short Route”
Delegates Appointed to Convention
From Along The Line Only
Governor Nat L. Harris has put his cflicial stamp of approval up
on the logical route through Georgia for the Dixie Highway and has
issued a proclamation setting aside Sep, 28, and 29th as *‘Dixie High
way days” to be observed through the mutual cooperation of the peo
ple of Georgia and Florida in establishing better inter-State roads be
tween these two great Commonwealths The delegates appointed for
the convention practicallv are exclusively from the line of the ““‘Short
Route” from Macon via Fitzgerald and thus by inferrence to the Gov
ernor has recognized our claim of having the best and most logical
route through the State. The proclamation is as follows:
GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION
““Whereas, a Georgia-Florida Dixie Highway convention has been
called by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, to be held in the
city of Jacksonville, Fla., September 28 and 29, for the purpose of
furthering and promoting the interest in the Dixie highway and good
roads generally, in the states of Georgia and Florida, and
W hereas, it is of vital interest to the people of Georgia that this
eonveantion be made a success.
In accordance, therefore, with the action, taken by the officials of
Florida, 1. N, E. Harris, governor of the state of Georgia, do hereby
designate and proclaim Septeraber 28 and 29 “‘Dixie Highway Days,”
and recommended that the people of our state lend their cooperation
t> the people of Florida in their cfforts to make this convention a sue
cess.
In witness whereof, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the executive department to be attached.
Dore at the capital, in the city of Atlanta, this the 24th day of
September, inthe vear of our Lord, one thousand n®¥ hundred and
fiftee. and of the indepencence of the United States, the one hundred
and fortieth.
N. E. Harris, Governor.
By the governor:
R. Stapleton, Secretary Executive Department.
DELEGATES APPOINTED
The following persons were appointed by Governor Harris as
delegates to the convention, to be held in Jacksonville, Fla., Septem
ber 28 and 29: George L. Lemon, Acworth; J. N, Gantt, Marietta;
¥red Morris, B. G. Brumley, A.V. Cortelyou, E. P. Dobbs,
Marietta; J. G. Lewis, Kennesaw; J. B. Wing, Roswell; W. R.
Bowen, R. V. Handiey, M. W. Garbutt, D. W..Paulk, I. Gelders, J.
E. Turner, E. T. James, J. D. Dorminey, D. W. M, Whitley, Wiley
Williams, H. A. Burkhart, Fitzgerald; W. N, Parsons, J. J. Whit
field, T. B. Regan, F. B. Waterman. Howard Coates, R. O. Pate,
Walker Jordon, E. J. Henry, D. T. Mashburn, Hawkinsville; G. O.
Shakelford, M. B. Cannon, O. F. Beckham, Will Oliver, Hal Lawson,
N, M. Patten, J. M. Warren, S, F. Reid, W. K. Googe, Abbeville;
L. K. Tucker, O. J. Clark, Warren Fletcher, F. D. Coulson, M. J.
Paulg, J. C. Luke, C. H. Austin, D. J. Henderson, J. L. Paulk,
Ocilla; T. J. Holland, J. R. Overman, G. F. McCranie, J. C. Brewer,
T. S. Price, J. M. Ashley, E. L, Tanner, J. W. Quincey, David An
derson, W. A. Langford, Douglas; A. Fleming, V. L, Stanton, H. D.
Reid, J. D. Mitchell, C. F. Andrews, L. V. Williams, J. E. Wadley,
A M. Knmght, M. V. Calvin, Fred Brewer, Waycross; T. W.
Wrench, B. F. Scott, H. J. Davis, H. J. McDonald. Folkston; W. J.
Stoddard, Ivan Allen, Fred Houser, Wiley West, Atlanta.
THE 20,000 GERMANS
GAPTURED WERE UNWOUND
NOUNDED
Paris, September, 26.-—Oa the western front the British and
French have captured in two days more than 20,000 unwounded
prisoners, according to the French official communication Issued to
night.
New progress by the French troops north of Arras is repurted,
where Souchez was stormed and captured.
In Champagne the allied: torces still continue to gaiz ground.
More than 12,000 Germans were taken prisoners by the French in the
Champagne district ajone.
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FITZGERALD, BEN HILIL COUNTY, GEORGIA, SEP. 27, 1915.
We Are Called on To Swear Again
September fourteenth the Comptroller of the Cur
rency called on all National Banks to make a sworn
. statement as to the interest chardes made to their pat
rons.
Some few banks about over the country, it seems,
have been charging a very high rate of interest. The
Government wants it prohibited. The banks ought to
serve the public at reasonable rates. We are glad the
Government is prohibiting these high rates.
Our sworn statement will show that the rates we
charge are far more reasonable than those charged by ‘
by the average bank in other communities of oar kind.
You have never, never heard this bank boasting
of making big profits—you never will. It is a liberal
bank. This liberal practice of ours has won us many
a friend.
We promise the public to use the money deposited
here to help a general development of farming and
business interests at the lowest rates possible.
Our deposits, being nearly One-Half Million, we beg
to invite new accounts, so that the people of this sec
tion may be able to boast with us, having a bank of
ONE HALF MILLION deposits
THE EXCAANGE NATIONAL BaNK
Government Depositary
Honor Roll Bank
Administrator, Executor, Trustee and Registrar.
Prolubition To Be I
~ Call for Special Sessi
Gov. Harris Outlines Extent of Call
Atlanta, Sep. 25—“Tlhe call for the extraordinary session of the
Legislature will include the following subjects, and the proclamation
convoking the same will be issued on the 27th or 28th instant.
“First. Appropriations—general, special ana deficieney.
“‘Second. Prohibition legislation,
“Third. Disposition of Western and Atlantic Railroad at termi
nation of present lease.
“Fourth,. State warehouse system.
““Fifth. Amendment to the fish and game law.
‘Sixth. Amendment to the automobile license tax provisions.
In explanation of the call the Goveraor stated that in as much
more than two thirds of the Legislature and a vast number of the
citizens outside have asked for the inclusion of the prohibition meas
uces in the call for the special session, I have added the solution of
this problem to the duties of the special session, In connection to
the inclusion of the State Warehouse bill, a measure of vital impor
tince to the farmers the Governor said:
“The inclusion of the state warehouse system in the call is at the
earnest request of the farmeers of Georgis, who have spoken through
their organizations. It 1s believed that this legislation will not chal
lenge any serious discussion, nor cause any great difference of opinion
as the proposition intended to be enacted will be strictly just and
without discrimination as far as the warehouses of the state are con
cerned The system cannot e put in operation before next season,
unless the leglslatj’on is secured at the coming session,”
Money oh Farm
Lands
Terms: 5 to 10 years
and conditions to sut
borrower,
Improved farm lands
only.
CLAYTON JAY
i -
Estray Sale
One Jersey heifer yearling 12
to 15 months old, with short
horns, black and fawn color, will
be sold on Saturday, October 9th,
before the city hall at 10 o’clock.
V. O. MEREDIEH,
8-27-2¢t Chief of Police.
Hay Wire at Dodd Supply
Co.,
Great Vict fthe Alh
Special to The Leacer-Enterprise.
Washington, Sep. 27, 1:30 p, m. —According to reports Russisns
have struck a severe blow. The French also gain again, More Ger
man positions were capturad this'morning by the Allies on the west.
More than twenty thousard unwounded Germans have been ma’'®
prisoners and many miles of trenches and several towns cap.urel.
Paris reports that additional German positions have been occupied in
the Champagne district. According to reports from London she
Allies have gained more in two days than in the preceding twelve
months, The Russians, says the Petrograd report, have captored
seven fortified villages of strategic importance. Reports from Paris
says Parisians are frenzied with joy. Everywhere victory for she
Allies is being celebrated with cheers and singing of the Marscellaise.
Special to The Leader-Enterprise. .
Piraeus, Greece, Sep. 27, 1:30 p. m.—The Greek Government
today rcquisitioned twenty merchant vessels for transportation of
troops.
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special to The Leader-Fnterprise.
Washingtor, Sep. 27, 1:30 p. m.—Austria has informally notified
Ambassador Penfield that it will recall De. Dumba, Au trian Ambissam.
dor to the United States, as gequested by Presidcnt Wilson.
Sam C. Clyatt Believed
Y Dead Comes to Life
Valdosta, Ga., Sept. 25.—This city
was astounded by a report publish
ed here this afternoon in the Val
dosta Times that Sam C. Clyatt,
former mayor of Tifton, Ga., a lead
ing turpentine and lumber operator
who has been mourned as dead for
nearly four years is alive and resid
ing at Birmingham, Ala. He left
his place of business at Hahira four
years ago with several hundred
dollars on his person to buy options
on timber lands. That night his
horse was found at Mineola and his
buggdy near Double Bridge, with his
coat, hat and shoes on the ground
near there. :
The theory was that he was
murdered and his body placed in
the river. The water of the
river was dragged and dynamited
and the search kept up for
months, but was finally abandon
ed. Recently Chief of Police
Damper located him in a western
city and traced him to Birming
ham, where he has been living
for several months. His affairs
were in good shape when he dis
appeared and the announcement
that he ig living has produced a
sensation, Why he left home as
he did is an unsolved mystery.
It is believed that he will return
to this section, now that it is
known he is alive and not so
very fay away. He carried con
siderable life insurance, but his
family has not tried to obtain it,
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
VOL.XX. NO. 115
as they have hoped that he might
be found, though few people be
lieved that he would ever be seen.
alive again.
McCarty-Johnstone’s
g Fall Opening
~ This issue of the Leader-En
terprise carries a full page ad
vertisement that will he of inker
est to every woman in Ben Hili
county. MeCarty-Johnstone Co..
are setting a new precedent in
the imagination of their first
annual fall opening and styie
show. 'This event will be unlike
any simular occasion attempted
heretofore. Mr. Patterson, decc=
rator for this progressive firm,
has for the past two years been.
display manager for the Leader
department Store of Tampa,
Fla., so we are assured of being:
treated with a display that
would be a credit to some of sur:
bigger sister towns. The Me-
Carty-Johnstone Store will bhe
crowded. Visitors from the sum
rounding towns have been invit-.
ed and everything will have the
appearance of a wonderful fete
which will be a success, both. ar
tistically and sincerely. Musie
will be furnished both evenings
and appropriate souvenirs will
be given every lady attending.
The latest word from Lomg
Beach, California, says Col. Tony
Wilson is no better and little hope:
is entertained for his recovery.
