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The Fitzgerald Leader. Established 1890. VOL. II. County Correspondence. To C'orreHpomlents—All by letters for Tuesday publi¬ cation must reach us Monday or of each week, rnless the name of the cor¬ respondent accompanies the letter we will not publish the same. We will not print the name of the correspondent or evidence tell who they are, but want the name as an of Rood faith. Write news, and do not write anything that reflects on the character of anyone. O cilia Dots, From Our Regular Correspondent. Fine rains on the growing crops. We have a meat market opened near the depot. Mrs. O. F. Harris has been very sick for the past few days. We had a new arrival last Monday. Our little town is progressing. Mr. Balton and wife were the guests of Mrs. Hammock last Sunday. He that would have exalted views of truth, must have exalted aims. Protracted meeting will commence next Sunday evening at 4 o’clock. R. D. Gowan and wife were visiting friends in Montgomery county last week. Dr. Lewis is pushing his hotel building. He will soon have it com¬ pleted. Sparks From Wolf Pit. From Our Regular Correspondent. Miss Alice Luke is on the sick list. Mr. Hascall and family visited a Mr. Wyner Sunday. Bryan Dykes was in this vicinity Wednesday and Thursday. George Gaff is still sick and not n .c’n better at this writing. \Vho says “Wire Grass Georgia is " nobody, only the no good.” O, never '"eats. We see that Gneral Manager Dun- bar is back in this neck of the woods again. The cottage prayer meeting Thursday was held at Mr. Geo. Lukes evening. E. S. Child, of Fitzgerald, was in this vicinity Wednesday canvassing for fruit trees. The Young Peoples’ meeting was slirnly attended Sunday evening on account of rain. Mrs. M. Gaff and Bettie and Will¬ iam attended church at Dormineys’ Mill Sunday. Misses Delia Hogle, Etta Pollman i. '■ Fred Ray made Shorty a call Lu.day p. m., and Shorty treated the • -vd to watermelon. t ort Pearson raised his barn good" v . After the building in af sday forenoon. w j put up he treated the hands to all do melon they could eat. ■ Fred Ray made a slide at the ball oame Saturday and bruised his knee, o !> says it hurt pretty bad, trt - was We S3 ol r e wonder hov wading in Ottei fa is. It was reported that some tj len enjoying the sport, but no oi mentioned, nutrf Lambert and J 0 h na dwell have asom mse( j some osen and are getting waf -T t0 ,haul l ?S a ' vheu tlie saw “ ,iU plau in ^ us V- | ie ball game at Dormineys’ Mill veen tbe club at that place and th Wolf Pit club Saturday was an- f ' defeat for the Wolf Pit club, i er ■ore, 26 to 21. Mrs. Pollman and Etta, Mrs. Ket- e and Miss Delia Hogle, Fred Ray, ■sse Gaff and B. R. Dykes were PeaV tbj e , estsof Win and Shorty feasted r ednesday evening and > . e favorite fruit of South Georgia ho said watermelons. There was a meeting held at the school house Monday to make ar- rangements for a term of school. IV e inderstand that Miss Annie McCall ’ ,v.is hired for teacher for a term of five ontlis’ school to commence July 19. ' 1 It is reported to us that some of the O' 3 t* 1 * 8 vicinitv had the misfor- unday «e t<> g<*fujgl*' night by the awR rain y and fro , m did ,.> 10,u not « fit in home until the peep o’ day ionday morning. We will not men- ion any names, _ tand while of the -y e unders some boys were on the way to Dormineys’ Hill to the ball game they were when cut- ting up nnd having a good time driving one of the horses they were it took part in the game, and seems that its hind legs got light and flew up «■ id mashed the dash of the wagon into kindling wood, striking Norman Dorminey on the knee, paining him pretty much for awhile, The Boy With One Eye Open. A Georgia office seeker, stranded in Washington, has addressed the follow¬ ing note to the president of the United States: “ I have given up all hope of obtaining a government job and am anxious to return home as my family needs me. Will your excellency kindly lend me your railroad train for a few days ? I will take the best care f it and return it as soon as possible.” “MAN WAS BORN TO HUSTLE” i g ■■■' FITZGERALD, IRWIN COUNTY, GEORGIA, JULY 22, 1897. The following is from an Independ- Cne day address delivered in Wash¬ ington by Hon. Benjamin Butter- worth, and is worthy of careful con¬ sideration : “ There is not a legisla¬ tive body to-day under this flag that has not its organized banditti within its midst who buy and sell legislation, and there is not a municipality under this flag but that has a hand in it who for a sum of money will guarantee to block or hasten legislation.” Some boys and girls forget that father and mother are their best friends. They seem to prefer the as¬ sociation of any one else to the com¬ panionship of their parents. But in years to come, when the bleak wintry winds shall sing dirges through the trees in the lonely church yard where sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, the tender loving parents of childhood, how the heart will yearn for the old, old days of sweet association with father and mother. One of the oldest farms in South Georgia is that on which the widow Hutchinson resides in the northern part of Thomas county, says the Tif- ton Gazette. It was settled in the forties, and has not changed hands since 1859, when its owner moved with her husband from North Caro¬ lina. There is a crib in the lot that was covered during the war with pine boards, which are still waterproof. An old time North Carolina tobacco wagon stands under a shelter, that has been in actual service for forty years. Sumter county has a eolored citizen who is said to be chief stockholder in four families, living with each alter¬ nately in the happiest manner imag¬ inable. Three of his families, it is said, live in Lee coyuty, while the fourth lives near Amerieus. Each consists of a wife and ten or twelve children, the good helpmeets exchang¬ ing occasional visits in the most ami¬ cable manner. There will be a grand family reunion some time in August, when the old man, his four wives and fifty children will assemble under one roof for a day’s festivities and better acquaintance. After an extended hearing on the petition for the pardon of Cole and Jim Younger, the surviving members of the Missouri outlaw band who at¬ tempted to raid a bank at Nortbfield, Minn., in 1896, the State board of pardons of Minnesota, consisting of the governor, attorney general and chief justice, this afternoon refused to grant the requested relief, by unani¬ mous vote, declaring their belief that that the Y r oungers should complete their term of life imprisonment. The present attempt to secure the pardon of the Youngers has been notable for the amount of pressure that has been brought to bear on the board. ,A London special says the Vatican :4 called upon the French bishops to U pp]y information as to the different kinds of ecclesiastical music in their dioceses, and the pope is preparing in¬ structions on the subject, with the in¬ tention of inaugurating certain re¬ forms, including the abolition of fe¬ male voices at liturgical services. While approving of instrumental music, his holiness thinks it should be limited to the use of the harp and the gentler wind iustrumens, the violin be¬ ing discarded as sensual and profane. The music of Haydn and Mozart does not meet with the pope’s approval. A Georgia editor who has just re¬ turned from Nashville gives the pub lie the benefit of his experience in the following brief, but pathetic manner. He says : “ When we was at the Ten¬ nessee centennial we were persuaded to take a boat ride with one of them Venetian gamboliers, and done so. We want to warn the people against fa- curs. The man we rode with was a tin-horn gambler who robbed us in a game of freezeout at Moscow about nine years ago. We would have mashed the snoot off of him there, but he had us in one of them Italian dug- outs because and we were could utterly at his mer¬ cy, he have drowned us if we Lad shown fight. The cen- tennial is a great show’, but it ought to be emasculated from such eye-sores.” Reports from the harvest fields are to the effect that Kansas will have a larger yield of wheat this season than in any former year, with the single ex¬ ception of 1892. In that year more than 74,000,000 bushels were raised in the State. The average estimate placed on the crop this year is 50,000,- 000 bushels on an acreage of about 3,000,000. Already the grain buyers from the big markets of the country are appearing in the State wherever the work of harvesting has been con¬ cluded, and competition is very brisk between the eastern seaboard and the gulf coast. The figures here given as to the probable yield are based on re¬ ports received by millers and the rail¬ road officials. The Santa Fe an¬ nounces that it has made arrange¬ ments for 1,000 extra freight cars for use in Kansas and Oklahoma. The wheat crop is fine along the Rock Island lines, and that road is getting all available cars in readiness to haul the crop. The Union Pacific also is making ample preparations for a big business from the wheat belt. The Fire That Old hick Built. “ Intemperance”—This is the first fire that Old Nick built. “ Moderate Drinking”—This is the fuel that feeds the fire that Old 1 Nick built. “ Rum Selling”—This is the ax that cuts the wood that feeds the fire that Old Nick built. “ Love of Money”—This is the stone that grinds the ax, that cuts the wood, that feeds the fire that Old Nick built. “ Public Opinion”—This is the sledge with its face of steel, that bat¬ ters the stone, that grinds the ax, that cut the wood, that feeds the fire that Old Nick built. “ A Temperance Meeting”—This is one of the blows we quietly deal to fashion the sledge with its face of steel, that batters the- stone, that grinds the ax, that cuts the wood, that feeds the fire that Old Nick built. “ Temperance Pledge”—This is the smith that works with a will, to give the blow that we quietly deal, to fash¬ ion the sledge with its face of steel, that batters the stone, that grinds the ax, that cuts the wood, that feeds the fire that Old Nick built. “ Eternal Truth”—This is the spirit so gentle and still, that nerves the smith to work with n will, to give force to the blow which we quietly deal, to fashion the sledge with its face of steel, that batters the stone, that grinds the ax, that cuts the wood, that feeds the fire that Old Nick built. LEFT 77 GRANDCHILDItEN. Also 101 Great Grandchildren and Three Great Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Freelove Kathan, widow of Luke Kathan, who died in her nine¬ tieth year a few days ago, at her home in Conklinville, Saratogo county, N. Y., was the mother of six sons and nine daughters, al L < P% hom reached married life and eleven of whom are now living. She had 102 grandchil¬ dren, seventy-seven of whom are liv¬ ing; 101 great grandchildren, all of whom are now living and three great greatgrandchildren, all of whom sur¬ vive her. Four generations of her descendants were represented at her funeral. She married at the age of 15.—New York Sun. New York State may think the above something big to talk about, but Georgia can see her 217 persons from one source, and go her 229 bet¬ ter. We allude to the Seers family in the northern portion of Ware coun¬ ty, who had a family reunion a few years ago, the old man and his wife, then living, and may be yet for ought we know, at which there were gathered 446 living off-springs. There is living in Waycross now, Mrs. Griffin, who was the mother of 27 living children, one a birth. She had 15 sons in the confederate army at one time, and they were good sol¬ diers, too. No use talking, you can’t down Georgia. “ Its a great country nater.”—Free Press. The editor of the Larned (Kan.) says : “ We drank about gallons less whiskey last than usual.” Third Ward ('aliens. The citizens of the Third Ward of Fitzgerald met July Id pursuant to call of Mr. G. W. Harian at 8 p. m., for the purpose of nominatine a candidate for alderman of the Third Ward. The meeting was called to order bv G. W. Harlan, and Major Powers was chosen chairman and G. E. Whitman secre¬ tary. The following names were placed before the meeting as candidates for the nomination: J. Peiper, E. Nichol¬ son, W. Howder, W. J. Josey and T. W. Hayde. On motion it was decided to take an informal ballot and drop all but the two receiving the highest vote. The ballot being taken resulted in the following vote to-wit: J. Peiper, 1; W. J. Josey, 13; T. W. Hayde, 4; E. Nich¬ olson, 17; J. W. Howder, 3. The formal ballot being taken resulted in W. J. Josey 24 and E. Nicholson 25, and E. Nicholson was declared the nominee. On motion it was decided that we pro¬ ceed to elect five delegates to have the power to fill the delegation to the full limit and they, with the five elected, be authorized to represent and act for the Third Ward in a city convention should there be one called to nominate a can¬ didate for alderman-at-large. A ballot being taken resulted in the election of W. H. Withey, G. W. Harlan, J. W. Huggins, W. O. Wilson. On motion the meeting adjourned. G. E. Whitman, Secretary. There will be a special Tuesday, meeting July of the board of education on 27th, at 2:30 p. m. for the purpose of electing a member from the Third Ward to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of G. A. K. Stevens, and also to elect a clerk of said Board. W. F. Way, President. Reasons Why Cliamberlaiu’s Colic, Chol¬ era and Diarrhoea Remedy Is the Best. 1. Because it affords almost instant relief in ease of pain in the stomach, colic and cholera morbus. 2. Because it is the only remedy that never fails in the most severe cases of dysentery and diarrhoea. 3. Because it is the only remedy that will cure chronic diarrhoea. 4. Because it is the only remedy that will prevent bilious colic. 5. Because it is the only remedy that will cure epidemical dysentery. 6. Because it is the only remedy that can always be depended upon in cases of cholera infantum. 7. Because it is the most prompt and most reliable medicine in use for bowel complaints. 8. Because it produces no bad re¬ sults. 9. Because it is pleaSaiit and safe to take. 10. Because it has saved the lives of more people than any other medi¬ cine in the world. The 25 and SO cent sizes. For sale by J. II. Good¬ man, druggist. Advertising Asks Would you have your business pay? and answers, “ Then make it better yourself—you can do it. But not waiting on the future. Advertising Says Prosperity will come, but not to the waiter, or to the timid, or to the undecided. The far-seeing, the energetic and the courageous man is now fore¬ closing on the future. He recog¬ nizes in the present his oppor- tqnity. Advertising Asserts That old methods have had their day. The jog trot, in either wholesale or retail business is done for. The pace has changed. Only the up-to-date, the most progressive man is successful nowadays. Advertising Proclaims High tension throughout is the prime necessity. Given this, then Brains, Courage and Energy will compel success. advertise—ad¬ Your move J9 to vertise to-day, to-morrow and next day. Do-n’t quit till you quit business. Advertisers Say That the medium with which to “cover the field” is the) THE : LEADER, A Straight Story, Of Straight Goods In a Straight Paper Is bound to bring business. If you have a good thing, adver¬ tise it in < 4 Leader, A.I1U And mn’Il you U Bin lilt a marlrof marKei vnn JOU pan C,lll- not hit through any other Fitz- gerald medium. Each copy has a whole family for its audience. Clean, newsy, truthful, fair and square. iSditnrui Publishers, NO. 29. :*c * * & * ± ! DRY-GOODS, * sfc NOTIONS, * * xCLOTHINSJ * Shoes, Hats, Caps, A ^Trunks, Valises, Etc.sk .# * £ a invite part of you your to patronage. make our Store headquarters. We Your Obedient Setvants, HARRTS0N BROS,, fg * m FITZGERALD; GEORGIA. 5 * ClearanceSale Every one knows that a merchant must carry goods over from one season to another. For 30 Days We shall make a GENUINE SALE. You will realize that we mean just what we say when you come in and get prices. We do just as we advertise. stock consists of Mens’ and Boys’ Suits, Alapaca Coats and many other summer from 75c to $2.00, Mens’ Pants, (light weight) will be closed out at almost your Own price. Nice Laundred Percale Shirts and Gentlemens’ Straw Hats in latest styles. You will save a little money by coming to us. D. C. McCOLLUM, Pine Avenue. * & * - i m The .1 * - /\ A Full Line of Drugs, Patent Med¬ 6 * icines of all kinds, Druggists’Sun¬ + > ■ dries, Etc., Etc. * » Toilet Soaps and Fine Perfnmery. * $ The Finest Soda Fountain in Wire- * * grass Georgia. Prescriptions Com¬ * * * pounded Day or Night. t * * * The Josey Drug Co + * South Grant, Fitzgerald, Ga. * +Vi , H"i’4++'H'++++++ , H"4++++'H'+++++++4 , +++++++'H't++++ +W+ III The Corner -- Grocery.!... +Tij. mtS. W. WHITCHARD & BRO., Prop’rs. (W We carry a l’ull line of Groceries. Feed reliable and Fertilizers Magic -1- -1‘ Stock and Poultry Food, tne only Condition Powder. +“* f: ❖ j. , 1* 4- Acts Bone,” liko the magic best fertilzer 1 We sell on the the celebrated market, at “ same Atlantic price Dissolved of cheap v A <5* i' •}•& v J grades. Call and price our goods. f pjgg DslOT? ’PhOUllS 19 Corllor ' rh<>|ll; a w nnd Oconee. ' •!' 1 ❖ *1*.% .*..*..-.....*..:*».• v■■.-•:•-■• •:*•:*•■.-•:*.*■ *:-.*,• .*.••***.* |