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fl \ The T H N o m OS' > r Q r in 4 Q UJ , KstablisHed 1896. VOL. II. County Correspondence. cation To Correspondents—All by letters for Tuesday publi¬ must reach us Monday or of each week. Unless the name of the cor¬ respondent accompanies the letter wo will not publish the same. We will tell not print the name of the correspondent or who they are, but want the nume as an evidence of good faith. Write news, and do not write anything that reflects on the character of anyone. Sycamore Mutterings. From Our Regular Correspondent. Entirely too much rain for cotton. The red bug season is a decided suc¬ cess. Mr. J. H. Rouse is quite sick with slow fever. Mr. J. D. Peacock, of Blufton, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Peacock. Mrs. Susie Story, of Cordele, visited her parents here last week. Miss J. B. Oliver and J. W. Swear- ingin, who have been at Poulan sev¬ eral days, have returned to Sycamore. Mr. T. II. McMurrain, who lias been confined to his bed with an at¬ tack of rheumatism, is slowly improv- ing. While at work in his saw mill last week, three miles south of town, Sir. E. E. Bailey was struck in the face by a shattered pulley and very seriously hurt. Mr. A. F. Zorn who had the mis- fortune to lose his stockade by fire some weeks ago, is now replacing barns the old one with one of the best in this section. Omega. Good Hope Items. From our Regular Correspondent. Mrs. Fox’s daughter and husband x (ted her last Sunday. I see nothing from our section last week, so I will try and pen a few notes. Miss Alta Ayers has returned from an extended visit with relatives and friends in Fitzgerald. Mrs. Will Cox and Columbus Mc¬ Neil have returned to their native home in Western, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Faust invited their friends last Sunday to water¬ melon feast. All enjoyed a good time. Mr. Leader, you know this is a fine country when it attracts a band boy to come so far away from the city when the weather was.so warm as on Sunday before last. Mr. L., look a little out; the name of the sick man, mentioned in my last, is not Duxler, blit Drexler. Instead of being sick for several weeks it was about four, months. There is not much improvement as yet. Mr. J. F. Hoffman has a curiosity in the shape greenish of a color, melon. At first other it has a as any melon, but when ripe it has the beau¬ tiful golden yellow color. Mr. Cuban Hoff¬ man also has some very nice ! leaf tobacco growing at his place. He is sure that it can he raised here as well as in Florida. Observer. Sparks From Wolf Pit. From Our Regular Correspondent. ' News scarce. \ Several fine growing showers this .week. Alice Luke is reported better at this writing. George Gaff is some better, hut not • out of danger yet. . Rev. Patrick preached at Wolf Pit Friday evening. Miss Anna McCall began her school at this place Monday. Sam Gaff got a 141 pound catfish in one of his baskets Friday evening. Mr. Tollman and wife called on Norman Dorminey’s family Friday afternoon. Charley Smith and some Lake other par¬ ties are going to Spring fur a week’s outing. George Hascall is on the sick list and not able to make his run over the I. C. & N. railroad. Uncle Billie Pearson lias been hav- ing a siege of cold during the past week, but he is better now ; so he can plant peas and eat watermelon. Fred Dunbar and Dwight Fox¬ worthy put up this a house in the Old Field vicinity week. The boys say they are going to batch awhile. The other Luke night as Charley Smith and Lewis were passing through Shorty’s melon patch they concluded to have a melon to eat. After- select¬ ing one they carried it about a half mile and then sat down to have a feast, hut it seems as though there is a va- riety of pie melons scattered about in the patch, and the boys got one of them pie melons, and their when they went to cut it was so hard knife would hardly make an impression. But it was so good oil the boys they could not keep it. When they get another melon they will look out for pie mel- ons, because they are so good—nit. The ball game Saturday was be- tween the Wolf Pit club and Stars from town. The game was to be be- “ MAN WAS BORN TO HUSTLE.” FITZGERALD, IRWIN COUNTY, GEORGIA, JULY ‘^9, 1897. tween the Arbor nine and Wolf Pit, but the Arbor boys could not come, so some ot the boys got the club from town to come out. It is reported that a good game Star was played by both sides, and the boys complimented the home „ine mi t'Wir y fmnrl nlnvimr 1 unt , having . much .• lhe Pit™, very practice. Wolf to Fitzgerald to pi., the Store Saturday. The Boy With One Eye Open. Wh vv ere rp A -p Wp At? " The election is' over and the agony is at an end. The franchise was de¬ feated and no more show of securing water-works during the next six months than there has been in the past year, There was two troubles. One trouble was that part of the peo¬ ple desired the city to own the water¬ works and the other was that another set had “ it in” for the present admin¬ istration. The Leader is a firm believer in every city owning and controling her water-works and electric lights, and more so, for the city of Fitzgerald, But with a new city the size of Fitz- gerald to try and own them seems hardly possible. Bonds can he issued for a total of $42,000 at our present rate of taxation. These bonds when placed upon the market, will bring about 85 cents on the dollar. This is not because, the credit of Fitzgerald is below par, but because money is tight and money-lenders are grasping every¬ thing in sight. Deducting the 15 cents on the dollar from the $42,000 will leave us $35,700. The charter says that the first bonds issued will be known as the Colony Company bonds, and will be used in paying the colony company debt of $5,000. This will leave us $30,700. Then we must pay the well debt of $2,400, and the en¬ gine debt of $2,700, Vhich combined together makes a debt of $5,100. De¬ ducting this amount from the $30,700 leaves us $25,600. We must have a sewer system all completed hv the time the water-works is ready to be¬ gin business. This expense, at the least calculation, will be $8,000. De¬ ducting this amount from the $25,600 will leave us $17,600. Then, if Fitz¬ gerald should happen to secure the county seat, we will at least have to give $10,000 toward the new court house. This, then, will leave us $7,600 to put in a system of water¬ works and electric lights, that to reach the residents of the platted part of the city will cost 875,000. The Leader fails to see what was gained by voting down the franchise, unless it was from the fact that one Sidney Laseelles once held the franchise. From the result of the late election, we are compelled to say “ where are we at?” The Leader is a firm believer in but one kind of punishment for the crime of rape—hanging or the buck¬ shot route. First, let there be no doubt of the brute’s guilt, and then after that is fully established, ring up the curtain and proceed with the hor¬ izontal-bar performance. And that is not all: A man that will betray and ruin an innocent girl by promise of marriage, and then fails to fulfill that promise, don’t compell the deceiver to marry his victim, but let the penalty for such an offense be death. To pre¬ vent a mad dog or rattlesnake from biting you or anyone else you kill it. The brute that would ravish his victim, though tears and pleadings he of no avail, or the brute that would accom¬ plish his purpose through promise of marriage, is no better to society than the mad dog or the rattlesnake. If what the State press tell us is true, and we have no reason to doubt it, there are a large number of “ I- would-like-to-be- governor-of- Georgia- for-two-vears ” Among the timber” mentioned not one but who is a stranger to The Leader. No doubt they are all good and • capable men. The Leader, however, has a candi¬ date iii view. We refer to Marie Louise Myrick, the talented editress and proprietor of the Ainericus Daily Times-Recorder. She has the brains and would give to Georgia a pure ad¬ ministration, as she is honest and true, faithful to a sacred trust, and one who is honored and esteemed by the Geor- gia press for her executive ability and womanly graces. COlJJi’IY SITE (jl'ESTIO.N, - or Interest to the People or Irwin Comity. ___ A ... 1 _ L,tnm *^ T mnal . - J T „. uly ,,-. 4,th. h The county site of DeKalb will be removed from Recto, to Stone Mo.,,- ,, toot. A dec,.ton vvae handed down from the supreme court to-day, re- versing the judgment of Judge Can- dler in refusing to grant an injunc- tion, restraining the ordinary from taking steps A towards the erection of a court house at . Decatur. At . . an . new election held on December 2, 1896, to be removed, two-thirds of the votes cast were for removal. At this elec¬ tion it is alleged that the people of De¬ catur remained away from the polls under the impression that such was equivalent to voting against removal. It was held that a two-thirds vote of the qualified voters was necessary to change the site, instead of two-thirds those voting at the election. I Inis it will be seen by the decision of the supreme court, which declares the re¬ sult legal and binding, that the De- catur people helped to defeat them¬ selves and to secure the victory of Stone Mountain, their long time rival and competitor. The case is perhaps the most interesting of its character ever known in Georgia. To change a county site it is neces¬ sary to first hold an election in the, county itself and then to secure the passage of an act by the general as¬ sembly, authorizing the change. This also requires a two-thirds vote. Too Hot in Indiana. Editors Leader. Dear Sirs —Tax receipt received (thanks). Find enclosed 75 cents for which extend anil my subscription to Leader. Mr. Mrs. A. Griffey, short of your thriving city, made us a visit last week. They are well pleased with Fitzgerald. North They say visit that they will never come on a again in the summer time. Too hot In In¬ diana for them. Success -to The Leadei.:. T. J. Kinnear. North Madison, Ind., July 20. 97. 102 In the Shade. Editors Fitzgerald Leader. Please find enclosed 35 cents in postage stamps ; please sanie. send think me The Leader for the I I will be on my ten-acre tract by the time it runs out, lor I intend so move as soon as I can make arrangements. It has been very hot here for the last ten days, the thermometer has ranged from 93 to 102 in the shade, and the nights .very hot and sultry. The Leader failed to come last week ; I don’t like to miss a number while I stav here. Yours truly, J. M. Pritchett. Fort Branch, Ind., July 13, ’97. A Girl’s Part at Home. One of the sweetest things a girl can do in the home is to receive friends kindly. In her father’s own house a cordial welcome is very fit¬ ting. Girls, do not stand off in the middle of the room and bow coldly and formally to friends when they call. Walk over to meet them and give them your hand, and say kindly, “ I am glad you came.” Stiff’, cold and formal ways may do for boys, but they will never do for girls, es¬ pecially in greeting friends. The daughter’s part is to assist her mother on all social occasions ; bring the tea and cake which are served when friends drop in. And more im¬ portant than her manner to the guests who happen in for an hour or a day is her manner toward her father and mother. The father returns home after a hard day’s labor; he is tired in both mind and body. But, oh, what a relief comes over his mind when the sun sinks beneath the western hills and the bright thought flashes into his mind “ when I get home there are the loved ones to greet me.” As the twi¬ light begins to give way to deeper shades, the father reaches the home and there is the bright fire crackling in the old hearth ; the young girl standing in the door in a neat gown, ready to say, “Gome in, father; I was just looking for you, I didn’t know- father why you who were would so late.” be proud Where of is that the j | not daughter?—Lula, in Home and Farm, j License Tax. In all eases where the license or oc-! cupatiou the tax is not will paid be before immediately August j 1, 1897, same Tty 1 placed in the hands of the at- torney for collection, C. C. Goodnow, Mayor. Dated July 28,1897. The colony town of Fitzgerald, Ga., 1 f ,°“" ded abo ut Uv ,°, a S° 4 Gr f. tl d . . Linking into location,'although decay. The fault is not with the that is very j themselves, bad, so much who, as it with is claimed, the colonists have become lazy and shiftless and depend almost wholly upon their pensions for sunnort m , b0l , , hor , c „ H , „„ lltken (rom „ M1 „, p>per , „ a „ nt 10 ty ComradeRagon, of Lowell, Ind. If the writer of the article would come down here and see for himself he would find these Grand Army men working every day ’ somet hing they have not been able to do in j^orth. twenty years past, while living j n Fitzgerald and the old soldiers’ colony is he're to stay and everybody is getting along nicely. For Two Days Only We will sell our elegant stock of mens’Russet shoes at $1.65 a pair. Remember, gentlemen, that our Rus¬ set shoes range from $2 to $6 a pall - . The sales will take place on Saturday, July 31,and Monday, August2. These two days will be our sacrificing time, and your best chance. We are doing it for the simple reason to diminish our mens’Russet shoes, for we have too large a stock of same, when the season for them is almost at an end. You can see them. We will have a sample of each kind outside at our store front. Savannah Shoe Store. TATEL & IlEISSnFIELD. Reasons Why C'iiamberlain’s Colic, Chol¬ era and Diarrhoea Remedy Is the Rest. 1. Because it affords almost instant relief in case of pain in the stomach, colic and cholera morbus. 2. Because it is the only lemed.v that never fails in the most severe cases of dysentery and diarrhoea. 3. Because it is the only remedy that will cure chrome 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. Beeause 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 pleasant and safe to take. IQ. Because it lias saved the lives of rtiare people than any 'other medi¬ cine in the world. The 25 and 50' cent sizes. For sale by J. II. Good¬ man, druggist. Special Sale. The Wheeler & Wilson improved No. 9 sewing machine at $25. abso¬ lutely less than factory cost. Tin's is your opportunity. Colony Furniture Co. For Rent. A desirable plantation in Glynn county, four miles from Brunswick, Ga. Healthy location, no malaria, fresh salt breeze daily. Sixty acres open land under cultivation. Eighty acres wood pasture, and one hundred and forty-three acres of salt marsh. Soil especially adopted to truck plan¬ tation, divided into four fields of about equal area. Tract having two to five acres of hammock land. The improve¬ ments are a new seven room cottage, piaza all around: excellent water, new barn, stable, poultry house and yard for 200 fowls, outbuilding, etc. On the place are -100 La Conte'peurs, one hundred Japaneze plums, four hun¬ dred grape vines, twenty Scuppenougs, also peaches and Japanese persim¬ mons. A most excellent opportunity for a man of vim and energy. Will rent as a whole or apportion to three or four reliable small farmers. Through rail connection to west, and low di¬ rect water route to New York. The most desirable property in this sec¬ tion for trucking, dairying and farm¬ ing. Possession giveii Aug. 1st. Rent low to approved tenants only. Owner is busy city man, only reason for desire to rent. For terms address L., Box 144. Brunswick, Ga. SAFE HOME for WOMEN. Strictly Confidential and Private. Best medi¬ cal skill and nurses. Lock Box 526, At- lanta, Ga. 30-1 mo Dr. Maury M. Staples, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat t 506 Mulberry Street, MACON, GEORGIA. WILSON & DeLANG, Practical Painters -and— Paper - Hangers. SK uYXr' , 06 ' " rs ' Central Av. and Jackson St., Fitzgerald, Georgia. •JVo.'khafp: S|S:§S3tSSjS3fS$j£±Sii 1* < sfg *T» 3 't $? x sfe r F* gl? *T v gfe 4* Sic *T* sk *r* 4* 4'* t 4> 4> 4' ± * DRY-GOODS, 4 * NOTIONS, 3fe CLOTHIHS, !> v 4" 'r> Shoes, Hats, Caps, * Trunks, Valises, Etc. v> 4 <k 4 solicit We invite of you to make our Store headquarters. We 4 " a part your patronage. 4^ Your Obedient Setvants, 4 4- :4 i HARRISON BROS t 4- 4> V? < T r 5k t FITZGERALD, GEORGIA. 4 i V / v' if 5? x / 3fK ClearanceSale Every one knows that a merchant must not can v goods over from one season to another. For 30 Days We shall make a GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE. Yon will realize that we mean just what we say when you come in and get our prices. We do just as we advertise. Our stock consists of Mens’ and Boys’ Suits, black Alapaca Coats and many other summer (/oats 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. V Tfl *:• w m r * * • v / ❖ * A icines Full of Line all kinds, of Drugs, Druggists’ Patent Med¬ Sun¬ ■if'l * * dries, Etc., Etc. i, & Toilet Soap and Fine Perfumery •F w . t * * * The Finest Soda Fountain in Wire- V •F grass Georgia. Prescriptions Com¬ * pounded Day or Night. *F key Drag *F i » * •F The ft •F •F •F * * South Grant, Fitzgerald, Ga. £ •F *5-*5-«5**5**I**J~5* 4*1 m § tit tut tU tm §*§ »! if i*i ill || % *.**;*. -I- 4 -I* 4 —j ^ n -!* ® o 2J 2 § ® -I- •§**5**£ * * ^ * -I- -I- "I- 4 * “ < , H C a ° * to o : | it •*: *5* * *:*:**.* *2* * * mis’ fffstfif! 7z» 2 *7r^ *1* •I« - « Zifa | tit'Z a !H- f fe| pmi f*f ?|ij g Iff :Vi 1 ill im § ill i|n i if f Hit If -b & -I* 4 4 'J* *1* *!- -I- %*