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HARLEY Sc HOLMES.
Good New Goods, Low Prices.
WE AKK T1IK,.LEADING DEALERS IN
Hardware, Builders’ & Shop Material,
Tinware, Stoves and Crockery.
We carry an Elegant Line of Improved PAINTS, Etc. Semi Jr our
Color Card. Our Specialty is
AGRICULTURAL ’
In fact everything needed on the farm. Agents for CIIATTA-
PLOWS, Planet, Jr. Cultivators. McCormick Mowers,
Mitchell Celebrated Ore and Two-IIorse Wagons. Turpentine
Mill Supplies, Steam Mill Fittings, Emery Wheels, elc.
All Goods Guaranteed to be just as represented at time of sale.
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FRANK S. HAUDER, President. WM. B. BOWEN, Cashier.
The Colony Bank
BAUDER A. BOWEN, Bankers.
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This Bank is now open and doing a General Banking Business. We credit
Northern Exchange and Pension Checks at Par
When deposited by our customers. We issue Exchange on New York, Savan¬
nah, Macon, Darien and Cordele at one-half the rates charged by postolhce
’"w’efend money on high class security, never charging over eight percent.
P Oi?rraMss and banking rules other and customs give are the the same business as men those ot of Utzger- Atlanta
and Louisville banks. In words, we the that it took theater-
aid the same banking rates and privileges from start competition
chants of Atlanta and Memphis twenty years to get. Lack ot
will never cause us to take any advantage of the colonists.
Tlie iosey Drug Co
to I That Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons both get whipped by
a Georgia pugilist.
1 Av) /Z 4 to ..^4 1 1 That we are the only up-
to-date Druggists in
South Georgia. We carry everything found
in a first-class Drug Store. If we should
not have what you want we will get it for
vou
We carry a full line of Drugs and
Chemicals. Call and see us. We want to
get acquainted.
Prescriptions carefully compounded Day
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We are headquarters for Toilet So 3 ps
and Perfumery.
The Jesej Drug w ,
It is surprising what a “wee bit of
a thing” can accomplish. Sick head¬
ache, constipation, dyspepsia, sour
stomachs, dizziness, are quickly ban¬
ished by DeWitt’s Little Early Risers.
Small pill. Safe pill. Best pill.
J.H. Goodman & Co., Druggist.
Milch Cotv Lost— Strayed from
my lot on the corner of Thomas and
Ocmulgee, a light red jersey cow.
Crop off light ear. About 4 years old.
Finder will be liberally rewarded by
returning same to me or tier where¬
abouts. D. £. Walker.
Fitzgerald, Ga.
A Bargain.
I have for sale, if taken soon, two
pieces of land; one of 125 acres, 35
acres cleared, and the other, 150 acres
all timber land, one and two miles
from Fitzgerald, Ga. Enquire at my
place, two miles south of town, or
address, A. McIN NtS, Fitzgerald,Ga.
If you have ever seen a child in the
agony of croup, you can appreciate
the gratitude of the mothers who
know that One Minute Cough Cure
relieves their" little ones as quickly as
it is administered. Many homes in
this city are never without it.
J. H. Goodman & Co., Druggist.
Wanted to Trade
A Cleveland bay stallion, thorough¬
bred, for land or Fitzgerald town
property. L. Clute.
12-4w >
What will you give for lot 1, corner
Grant and Palm? Deeded.
C. L. BLYSTONE,
O. C. ROSS,
14-3wx 75 Fulton Ave., Chicago, Ill.
E. E. Turner of Compton, Mo.,
writes us that after suffering from
piles for seventeen years, lie com¬
pletely cured them by using three
boxes of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
It cures eczema and severe skin
diseases.
J. II. Goodman & Co.. Druggist.
Baling Press Wanted.
Wanted to rent a hay baling /tress
with privilege of buying same. 2 nd
hand power press capacity 10 to 12
tens per day. A. K. Fisher.
13-2mo. Abbeville, Ga.
They are so small that tlie most
sensitive persons take them, they are
so effective that tlie most cases of
constipation, headache and torpid
liver yield to them. That is why De¬
Witt’s Little Early Risers are known
as the famous little pills.
J. II. Goodman & Co., Druggist.
War [Declared.
I have declared war on all high-
priced bicycle repairing, and from
this date I will do all repairing at
half price. Come and see me and get
prices. I mean just what I say.
Respectfully,
M. Sampson,
12-tf Magnolia Avenue.
Many cases of “Grippe” have lately
been cured by One Minute Cough
Cure. This preparation seems es-
pecially adapted to the cure of this
disease. It acta quickly thus prevent¬
ing serious complications and bad
effects in which this disease often
leaves the patient.
J. H. Goodman & Co., Druggist
THE FITZGERALD LEADER.
Offlcial Newspaper of Irwin County, Georgia.
Official Newspaper of City of Fitzgerald. Ga.
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SUB8t:iui*TM>M Hates:—O ne copy, one year
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Terms--] nvariably in advance.
Job and advertising? rates made known on
application. Your patronage solicited.
Grand Jury Presentments.
We, the grand jurors, selected and
sworn to serve at the April term of
Irwin superior court, beg leave to sub¬
mit the following presentments: We
have examined the pension roil fur¬
nished us by the clerk of the superior
court and iind same correct.
The county school commissioner lias
submitted his books for inspection as
required of him bylaw, together with
a complete statement of all money re¬
ceived and paid out by him, and we
And the same correct.
We congratulate the commissioner
on the neat appearance of his books,
and the manner in which same are
kept.
We have examined the dockets of
the various justices of the peace, and
notary public and ex-oflicio justices of
tlie peace of the county,and find them
correctly kept, except the civil docket
of Drew W. Baulk, justice of the
peace for 1537th district, G. M., cost
bills on same not being itemised cor¬
rectly, and some not itemized at all.
The civil docket of Win. B. Moore, N.
P. and ex-oflicio J. P. of 1537th dis¬
trict G. M., we find cost bills not prop¬
erly itemized. We find the civil docket
of S. A. Burns, formerly a J. P. for
518th district, G. M., badly kept. We
find both civil and criminal docket of
Thos. F. Edge, present J. P. for 518th
district, G. M., incorrect and very
badly kept.
We And the county jail in good san¬
itary condition, and in good condition
generally, except base boards on the
outside, and the curbing around the
pump.
The court house we find in good
condition except a few panes of glass
needs replacing in windows. We rec¬
ommend that the county commissioner
have necessary repairs made in court
house and jail.
We find the public roads in bad con¬
dition owing to tlie continued wet
weather. We recommend that tlie
county commissioner, together with
the road commissioners in the differ¬
ent road districts, proceed at once to
classify all public roads in tlie county,
and have them worked accordingly.
We find a vacancy in the office of N.
P. and ex-officio J. P. in tlie 1529th
district, G. M., and recommend that
S. E. Coleman be appointed to fill the
same. We recommend that L. J.
Prescott be reappointed to fill tlie of¬
fice of N. P. and ex-officio J. P. in tlie
332d district, G. M.
We recommend that county com¬
missioner build, where needed, in the
various militia districts, such build¬
ings as lie may deem necessary for
holding court in.
We recommend that tlie county
commissioner make sucli additions and
changes in the court house as he
thinks necessary for comfort and con¬
venience.
We recommend that tlie county
commissioner levy sufficient; tax to de¬
fray all current expenses of the
county.
We have examined the accounts of
Jesse Paulk, ex-sheriff, for $48.50 and
R. V. Hanley, sheriff, $3.50, and rec¬
ommend the same be paid.
We have examined the accounts of
M. Henderson, county commissioner,
amounting to $272.95, for services
rendered, and recommend that lie
draw his warrant on tlie treasury for
the same.
In taking leave of his Honor Judge
C. C. Smith, we beg to thank him for
the able and impartial manner in
which he has presided over our court
during tlie present term.
We also thank the solicitor general,
Tom Eason, for courtesies extended
our body during its session.
We recommend that these present¬
ments be published in tlie Fitzger¬
ald Leader and the Irwin County
News.
All of which is respectfully sub¬
mitted,
David Ewing, Foreman.
A. Mclnuis, IVm. Fletcher, G. W.
Conger, D. J. Hogan; G. J. Harper,
W. R. Paulk. C. L. Hancock, J. J.
Baker, J, A. Smith, W. G. Whitley, E.
W. J. Dorminy, E. E. Vickers, R. L.
Henderson, M. W. Howell, G. W.
Fletcher, W. G. Dorminy, Z. V. Bar¬
den, J. B. F. McCall, J. J. Fountain,
D. J. Parker, D. J. Henderson, J. M.
Pafford.
It is ordered by tlie court that these
general presentments be publ’shed as
requested.
Irwin Superior Court, April term, ’97.
C. C. Smith, J. S. C.
Tom Eason, Solicitor General.
Georgia, Irwin County, Clerk’s Office,
Superior Court:
I hereby certify that the foregoing
presentments is a true copy as appears
on the minutes of said court.
J. B. D. Paulk, Clerk S. C.
House and lot, deeded, and furni¬
ture for sale at $110, corner Altamalia
and Jackson streets. Call on J. C.
Martin, Lee house. 12 -tf
Don’t allow the lungs to be impaired
by the continuous irritation of a cough.
It is easier to prevent consumption
than to cure it. One Minute Cough
Cure taken early will ward off any
fstaling trouble.
J. H. Goodman & Co., Druggist.
Look Here —We board and lodge
you for $3.50 per week. Everything
first class. See us.
Brunner’s Restaurant.
I Council Proceedings.
A held special April meeting 9th of 1:30 the city council All
was at p. m.
councilmen present except White and
Lanning. Clerk read the call for special
meet¬
ing. The mayor explained the the purpose
of the meeting and read deed about
to be executed for the property where
the water-works are to be located.
The mayor then read the contract
which the city had made with Sidney
Lascelles for the construction of water
and gas works, which set out the terms,
conditions, etc. The mayor then read
a communication from Mr. Arthur Kit-
son, of Philadelphia, the making inquiries
concerning Moved city by indebtedness, pos¬
session, etc. Aidcrman Brun¬
ner that the deed be made out to Mr.
Lascelles. Carried.
The liquor license question was taken
up and the mayor informed the council
that the liquor dealers ask the city to
defend their action in granting license
for the sale of liquors in the city, etc.
Resolution was read to have the city
attorney defend the city and the liquor
dealers so far as the city license for the
Carried. sale of intoxicating liquor is concerned.
The mayor informed the council that
Mr. Schosen had asked him to pre¬
pare a form of an application for
liquor license which he would apply for
to-morrow.
Moved by Allen that the council a
journ, Carried.
Fitzgerald, April 12,1897.
The common council met in adjourned
session Monday night. Present, the
mayor, Aldermen Fockier, Allen, Mer¬
rill, Brunner, Lanning, Whitchard and
Lee, also the clerk. The minutes of
regular and special meeting were read
and
Alderman Fockier moved that the
prayer of the petitioners askingpermis-
sion to open W. Pine street be granted,
and that the work be done under the
direction of the street committee with¬
out expense to the city.
Mr. Cohen asked permission to ad¬
dress the council, which was granted.
He then proceeded to state that he con¬
sidered an injustice had been done him
in the matter of demanding a full quar¬
ter's license for a fractional part of the
same, end politely requested the return
of a small portion thereof, or that credit
ba given him on his next payment. Al¬
derman Merrill moved that the city at¬
torney be requested to draw up an ordi¬
nance to correct the injustice done.
Motion prevailed.
The petition from Mr. Cohen asking
that he be allowed to remove his saloon
from his present location to the corner
ot Central avenue and Grant street, was
read and permission granted.
The council then audited and allowed
all bills due for month of April.
Chief DeLang addressed the council
upon matters pertaining to the fire de¬
partment. Brunner
Alderman moved to take the
ordinance providing for the organiza¬
tion of a fire department from the table;
motion prevailed. After amending the
same by placing the selection of a chief
in the hands of the companies, subject
to confirmation by the council, the or¬
dinance was adopted and ordered
printed.
Alderman Brunner moved that the
committee on fire department be author¬
ized to purchase a fire alarm bell at a
cost not to exceed $150. Motion pre¬
vailed.
The mayor reported that the two
chemical engines had been received and
were now in the possession of the city
fire department, and that he had issued
three certificates, running six, twelve
and eighteen months, bearing six per
cent, interest, in payment for same as
per contract.
The stock ordinance was amended by
allowing chief of police all fees collected
for the empounding of stock, was
adopted and ordered printed.
On motion council adjourned until
Monday night, April 19.
Mr. C. L. Royal, tlie tax receiver,
will be here for tlie purpose of receiv¬
ing taxes on April 27th,28th and 29th.
His headquarters will be at tlie Col¬
ony building.
There will be a course of six free
lectures delivered at tlie Christian
church, commencing Sunday evening
at 7:30 o’clock and continued every
evening at tlie same time. Subjects:
“Evidences of tlie Divine Authority of
tlie Bible.” “What Must Men Be¬
lieve to be Saved?” “IIow are Per¬
sons Made Beiieveis?” “Different
Things to which Salvation is Ascribed
in the New Testament.” “Men Must
do Something to be Saved.” “The
Safe Side.” All are cordially invited.
School books and school supplies at
Gelder’s news depot.
First ClAss Table Board by the
week at $3.00 at Brunswick Restaur¬
ant.
Letter presses, copy books, blank
books and general office supplies at
Gelder’s news depot.
First Class Table Board by the
week at $3.00 at Brunswick Restaur¬
ant.
Legal cap, note and letter paper in
large variety at Gelder's news depot.
For Life and Fire Insurance see
Sidney Lascelles, room 6 and 7, Fitz¬
gerald Block.
Persian insect powder 10c, at Geld¬
er’s news depot.
First Class Table Board by tlie
week at $300 at Brunswick Restaur¬
ant.
Webster’s unabridged dictionary,
worth $3, only $1. Send in your or¬
ders. Gelder’s news depot.
For Life and Fire lusurance see
Sidney Lascelles, Room 6 and 7, Fitz¬
gerald Block.
One Minute is all the time neces¬
sary to decide from personal exper¬
ience that One Minute Cough Cure
does what its name implies.
J. H. Goodman & Co., Druggist.
Legal blanks and Georgia forms for
justices at Gelder’s news depot.
T. S. PRICE & CO.
The Empire Sfore
(Sranb
tDtsplap.
$1.25 Ladies 4-hook Kid Gloves, 99c
1.00 Ladies 4-hook Kid Gloves, 89c
1.50 mens’s extra quality..... 1 05
50c Ribbons, 4}. Taffeta, y’rd 35
65c Ribbons, fancy Taffeta, y’rd 39
25c Childrens Hose, fast black 15
25c Ladies Vests............. 19
20c Linen Embroideries....... m
50c all wool Chalies.......... 35
12c Organdies and Demities... 8
CORSETS.
1 50 kind for 1 19
1.00 kind for 78
75c kind for. 48
DOMESTIC AND WHITE GOODS.
Imported white dotted Swiss
goods at.................. 23
40-inch India Lawn........... 12 }
White checked Nansook, 15c@ 12}
12x13 white Marseilles bed
spreads,valued at $1.75, at.. 1 20
We have a full line of Bunting
for decorating.
LINENS.
Ail Linen Silver bleached Ger¬
man Table Damask, per yard,
35c to 75c.
White and colored bordered
Lunch Cloths............. 75
All linen breakfast table Nap¬
kins, valued at $1.50 per doz.
at 1 10
SILKS.
Largest stock and lowest prices
Tlie largest collection of plain
and Taffeta silks in tlie city
at unusually low prices.
49c for 50c printed Foulards,
elegant quality, new designs.
Brocaded Taffeta Silks, 50c to 1 00
DRESS GOODS.
Some at half price. It is such
qualities and prices that
makes “ The Empire” the
leader in dress goods selling.
Black Serge, 54 inches.. S 9
50c Black Henrietta......... 20
49c Brilliantine........... 35
RUGS.
40c for immitation Persian and
India Rugs, 36x1 S inches.
for Japanese matting, tlie
35c kind.
LACE CURTAINS.
Lace Curtains... 50
Ladies, our new Spring Stock must
be seen to be appreciated. We have
the latest novelties in all lines, and at
prices within the reach of all.
EMPIRE STORE j
THE FITZGERALD BLOCK.
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TIFTON FOUNDRY 1 MACHINE COMPANY,
♦—manufacturers of—♦
Iron and Brass Castings, Engine and Boiler Fittings, Check
Inspirators, injectors. Lubricators, Jet Pumps, Steam Mill Supplies; Gages; Globe, Pulleys. Angle Shaftings and and
Valves; Pipe and Fittings: General Machinery and Lubricating Oils. ^"Repair Work
Couplings; Leather and Rubber Belt; Lace-Leather NOTICE.—Iron and melted sixdays
a Specialty. AGents for all kinds of Machinery. and brass fu
inevery week. A second-hand 50-horse power Engine for sale. Call on or address, tor
pr Oculars, Manager, Tifton, Ga.
R. S. KELL,
Fitzgerald Bottling Works,
North Grant St. All orders will receive prompt attention.
OLIN S. McCOY
Peru Irish Point Lace Curtains
31 yards long.............. 1 98
We have a beautiful line of
these goods at all prices.
LACES AND EMBROIDERIES.
We have a beautiful line of Val-
ettcenes, Silk Torchon laces,
4} inches.
10c goods valued at 15c.
2000 yards of flue embroideries, fine
Nansook, Swiss and Cambrick with
insertings to match. These goods
are made on on substantial cloth.
7c per yard for 12}e Cambric, Nan¬
sook and Swiss Edging; 9c per yard
for 12 }c Swiss Cambric and Nan¬
sook Embroideries.
PARASOLS AND UMBRELLAS.
A fine assortment of handsome Parar
so>s in latest novelties for Easte
offerings.
$1.98 for $2.50 26 inch pure silk Um¬
brellas witli steel rods.
98c for $1.25 English Glories, 26 in.
SHOES.
At particularly attractive prices.
$1.98 for $2.50 Ladies Dougola but¬
toned Shoes—kid tops, new style
toes and patent leather tips.
$2.00 for ladies $2.50 Oxford Tan ties.
mens’ furnishings.
78 for $1.25 white natural wool shirts
and drawers to match.
50c for 75c imported French Balbrigan
shirts and drawers to match.
25c for 40c Balbrigan shirts and draw¬
ers to match.
LADIES’ WAISTS.
Ladies spring Shirt Waists in Percale
and Lawns—Yoke back, soft front,
value 98c at 59c—the United Brand.
NOTIONS AND STATIONERY.
Dress Shields, finest quality, per
pair................. ..... 9c
Beatiful Feather Fans 35c to 50c
for the 75c kind.
Silk Fans in the very latest styles 23c
to $1.75. In this line we have a
beautiful assortment and extra val¬
ues for the money.
3c for 10c package Envelopes.
3c for 10c quire Note Paper.
TRUNKS AND VALISES.
S2.9S for beautiful Ziiicli Trunk, iron
bottom, and well worth $5. Valises
in every style and shape.