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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. & FRANK S. HAUDER, President. WM. B. BOWEN, Cashier. The Colony Bank BAUDER A. BOWEN, Bankers. <— ---*----- 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 «■ 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. rilllLIHIlKI) EVERY THURSDAY BY j KXAPP* Editors end Publishers. SUB8t:iui*TM>M Hates:—O ne copy, one year 11.60; Six months, 75e; Three months, 60c. 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. r- bTW fa V' £ v .1 //% WMWm Ksfife 3§1|PI ■ iJ 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.