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The Fitzgerald Leader.
Vol. XV
Electric Street Railway Gang
StriKe— Work At Standstill
There has been considerable dis¬
cussion among the business men
of the city this week, in regard to
the strike of the electiric street
railway gang. It had been stated
that the workmen struck on ac¬
count of their wages being cut
from $1.25 per day to 90 cents.
Mr. Holtzendorf and Mr. Heller
state, however, that work will be
resumed next week, and that if
necessary they will import foreign
labor and exclude Fitzgerald work¬
men altogether.
Mr. W. A. Heller, who is super¬
intending the construction, how¬
ever, states that the report is
erroneous; that he did not ask the
gang to work for 90 cents; and
that he stands ready to pay them
$1.00 per day as soon as they feel
inclined to go to work. In an
interview with a Leader repre¬
sentative. Mr. Heller stated that
he agreed to pay 'the gang the
same wages as they would receive
from ths Railroads—$1.00 per day
(10 hours) and that he would pay
oil twice each month, whereas the
Railroads pay only once a month.
He aliirms that there was no agree¬
ment whatsoever to pay $1.25 per
day.
The gentlemen from New York,
who are here financing the road
and superintending the work,
slightly perturbed over the
-j;euce, but state emphatically that
they mean business and will build
the road regardless of difficulties,
Mr. S- Tilden Holtzendorf sta-
ted to a Leader representative
that they were willing to pay la¬
bor at the rate of $1 per day.
He also stated that after this
week if Fitzgerald workmen had
failed to accept their terms, it
w r ould be .absolutely useless for
anyone to apply, as it was their
intention to .import labor next
W66k
Mr. Heller stated very
ically: “We mean business, and
will construct the line and
same in operation, notwithstand-
ing the erroneous reports circula¬
ted by irresponsible parties.”
Mr. Heller and Mr. Holtzen-
dorf are both devoting their en-
tire time to the construction of
the street car line, and all inter¬
ested in the movement may feel
assured that work on the road
will be resumed in a very short
while.
At the First M- E. Church next
Sunday the sermon themes will be
A* follows: Morning—’’ What have
/of goods, and how shall Iusc]it?”,
Evening—” Conditions under
which it is impossible to worship.”
Services at the usual hours
church directory). The
public, especially strangers.
dially invited to attend.
E. J. Hammond.Pastor.
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m NATIONAip BANK M
SgVXIF FITZGERALD,
Solicits your SAVINGS DEPOS-
ITS. 4 per cent INTEREST com¬
pounded quarterly on your SAV-
INGS ACCOUNT with us.
Special rates on amounts of
$1,000.00 and above on TIME
CERTIFICATES for 1‘2 months.
E. N. Davis, A. B. Cook,
President. Vice-Pres.
C. E. Baker, Cashier-
21-12mo
Fitzgerald, Ben Mill County , Georgia, Friday, March 11, 1910.
Dry La^kes Begin
To Fill ig&irt
Many Fitzgeraldites will be
interested to know that Lake
Miccosukee and Lake Iamonia,
near Thomasville, are, since the
recent heavy rains, beginning to
fill up again, after having been
dry since last fall at which time
all of south Georgia suffered from
lack of rain.
In a dispatch from Thomasville,
the Moultrie Observer says the
following:
The recent heavy rains which
have filled up the streams in this
and other parts of the state seems
to have effected the underground
currents from which Lake
cosukee and Lake Iamonia receive
supply of water and the latest re¬
ports from them state that both
lakes are filling up.
Lake Miccosukee went dry early
last fall, though there has always
been some water left in the basin,
It took quite a while to go dry and
the water is returning into it rather
slowly, though it is gradually
covering the whole bed
lake. The famous rock, where
Andrew Jackson is said to have
carved his initials is out of sight
and it will probably be many
years before if is seen again.
Iamonia. which went dry early
t ' ie winter and in which not a
vestage of w 2 er was left, is filling
U P ver v ra P' £.* . and parties from
.
there toda Y ll ' is possible now
to ride ten miles over it in a boat.
There were tnanv fish left in the
basin of Lake Miccosukee but as
iimoma was entirely dry it is
thou » ht there Wlil bc no fish 1,1 *
foi some time. A man li\ing near
there states - however, that the fish
come m through the same hole
that the water does and there will
he no trouble about there being
P* ent -Y °* hsh. He said that
years ago the lake went
clr T F' st as has done this winter,
with no water at all left in it, but
when the water came back the fish
came along with it.
At Christian Church
Pastor Everett Hollingworth
announces his sermon topics for
next Lord’s Day as “The Duty of
the Disciple of Christ” at the
morning service, and “At the
Forkt of the evening hour. Good
music and plenty of it, as usual.
Everybody welcome: only once a
stranger here.
The Bible School meets at 9:80
a. m. The Plus Ultra Class of
young women and the A. T. O.
of men have now received
certificates as international
adult Bible classes.
The Y. P. S. C. E. praise
service at 0:30 p. m. is growing in
interest and the attendance steadi¬
ly increasing.
The simultaneous prayer meet¬
ings will be held on Wednesday
evening at the places already an¬
nounced.
Evangelist Clarkson writes that
lie will be here in time to begin
his series of meetings on April 8rd,
as announced. These meetings
have been thoroly advertised for
the past five months, and a great
interest is being manifested by
the people of the city. The At-
lanta Constitution says of him:
“Evangelist Clarkson is a man
of remarkable ability. His sermons
possess an unusual literary finish
which makes them beautiful and
impressive. Great good is
ing from his work in Atlanta.”
Th° County Primary Ordered
May 4th By Executive Committee
The County Executive Commit¬
tee met Tuesday morning and
after considerable discussion,
ordered the primary for the nom¬
ination of County Officers to be
held on Mav 4th. The following
members were present, B. E. Wil¬
cox, chairman J. J. Minshew, G.
A. Roberts, H. D. Vaughn, and
D. Ewing, Mr. D. F. M. Dixon
the only member being absent.
An assessment of $10 was levied
on each candidate, except for
coronor and surveyor, they to
pay $5, to defray the expenses of
the primary election. After the
election is held, should any money,
above expenses, be left in the
hands of the committee it will be
properly apportioned and returned
to the candidates. April 28rd is
the last day for entrance of a candi¬
date, and the fee must be paid by
ten o’clock, a. m., of that day.
Ali candidates, or prospective
candidates had better sit up and
take notice, else they will find
themselves on the outside.
lovblt I’AKTY GIVEN BY MRS.
CRAWLEY FOR MRS. PEACOCK.
The beautiful home of Mrs. C.
E. Crawley on Main street was
the scene of a lovely party on
Wednesday afternoon, when she
entertained at “42” in honor of
Mrs. Julian Peacoqk. who is a
charming acquisition to Fitzgerald
society, having moved here with
her husband to make this place
her home.
The entire lower floor of the
home which is spacious and ap¬
propriate for entertaining, was
thrown into one, and potted plants
and quantities of violets adorned
the tables, mantels and cabinets,
making an attractive sitting for
the many guests who were beauti¬
ful in their afternoon toilettes.
Mrs. Crawley who is always a
gracious hostess, received her
guests wearing a gown of black
grenadine over black silk with a
corsage boquet of violets.
Mrs. Peacock who is of the
brunette type, was beautiful in a
gown of corn-colored h satin wit
gilt crystal trimmings and carried
a boquet of pink enchantress car¬
nations.
Miss May Wilcox, in a pretty
gown of pink satin, presided over
the punch bowl and Miss Pauline
Crawley, who was daintily dressed
in white silk, kept score.
At the interesting game, the
highest score was made by Mrs.
W. H. Rogers and Mrs. J. L.
Dorminey, the later being success¬
ful in winning a beautiful boquet
of violets tied with ribbon.
The occasion was marked with
delightful informality which is
characteristic of the hostess and
ere the guests departed they were
served with a delicious frozen
cou rse.
Those invited to meet Mrs.
Peacock were: Mesdames C. K.
Baker, L. W. Meakin, A. J. Mc¬
Donald, Graly Hale, J. E. Turner,
I. A. Cardwell, T. L. Griner, W.
H. Rogers. H. C. Hunt. C. B.
Watts, Wright Torrence. Wright
Paulk, Jno. Russell. J. C. Bush,
J, L. Dorminey, L. Kennedy, Ed.
Dorminey, E. T. James, J. L.
McCarty, J. J. Bull, G. C. Smith,
R. a. Majors. A. M. Ivier, of
Neb., the guest of Mrs. Majors,
G. W. Smith, H. C. McFadden,
G. E. Ricker, E. E. Roach, I). B.
Jay, A. B. Cook, C. W. Murray,
W. A. Greene, Tom Griffin, J. B.
Seanor, C. H. Matthews, C.
Lee. of Atlanta, the guest of Mrs.
Drew Paulk and Mrs.
J. W. Haygood. Misses Jennie
Washburn and May Wilcox.
The Ma_rai Gras Carnival Is
Proving To Be A Big Success
History Questions
For U. D. C. Meeting
Locate Gettysburg?
When was fought this most im¬
portant battle of the war between
the states ?
What was Gen. Lee’s purpose
in invading Pennsylvania?
Who had just assumed command
of the northern forces?
Mention some of the Confeder¬
ate Generals most prominent for
courage and zeal who were en¬
gaged in this battle?
What was the result of the first
encounter.
In withdrawing what strong
position did the Federals occupy ?
Give an account of the second
days fight.
Discribe the action on Little
Round Top.
Tell of the brave tight of Hood
Texians.
When night came what troops
held the crests of the hills ?
When did the decisive struggle
take place?
Teli of the artillery engagement
said to be the most furious ever
heard on this continent and dis¬
cribe the advance of Picket-
division.
Under wiiat disadvantage did
they charge?
When the Federal guns were
concentrated upon Pickett and his
supporters, and the band of heroes
fell back from the position gained,
how many of their men had been
shot down '(■
What were Lee's heavy issues
at Gettysburg ?
How many Federals had been
killed?
Mention several prominent
soldiers who were killed in Picketts
charge.
Name some of the Ga. regiments
that took part in this great en¬
counter.
Mention Ga. generals.
New R. R Company
Organized Monday
The temporary organization of
the Atlanta Short Line Railway
company was effected in this city
last Friday at a meeting, at which
were representatives from the
many towns along the proposed
new route between Jacksonville,
Fla. and Atlanta, Ga.
It is the purpose of the new
company to construct the shortest
possible line between Atlanta and
Jacksonville, and in doing this,
they will absorb the interests of
the several short lines along the
route.
The following temporary officers
were elected: Col. J. E. Mercer,
president, Fitzgerald, Ga.: If. B.
Gray, first vice President, Pine-
bloom, Ga.; T. B. Ragan, second
vice president, Hawkinsville, Ga.;
M. W. Garbutt, third vice presi¬
dent. Fitzgerald. Ga.; Dr. J. C.
Luke, fourth vice president, Ocilla,
Ga.: Dr. C. A. Holtzendorf,
treasurer, Fitzgerald, Ga.: W. A.
Heller, secretary. New York: J.
W. King, assistant secretary,
Rochelle, Ga.: H. B. Coates,
assistant secretary, Hawkinsville,
Ga.: R. G. Dickerson, assistant
secretary, Emmerville, Ga.
Wc wish to thank our kind
friends and neighbors for helping
us through the sickness and death
of Mr. A. Van W r ie, our husband
and uncle, we truly do appreciate
the kindness they gave us.
Mrs. A. Van Wie
Mrs. W. W. Gibson
Alice In Wonderland
T\iesda.y Night
“Alice in Wonderland,” D.
Hope Leonard’s musical extrava¬
ganza, was presented Tuesday
night at the opera house, under
the auspices of the Benevolent
Society.
The play was composed entirely
of local talent, about 150 taking
part, and the usual large and
enthusiastic audience that always
attend home talent shows was
present.
The performance was quite a
success from every point of view.
Everyone was familiar with his
and her part and all acquitted
themselves most charmingly.
The difficult part of “Alice”
was most skillfully carried out by
little Miss Mildred Tisdel, whose
grace as she tripped about the
stage, just as though she were the
real “Alice,” won the admiration
of the entire audience.
Miss May Wilcox carried out
splendidly the part of queen
of Wonderland, as did Mr.
Vincent Green as the King and
Miss Eloise Tebeau as the Duchess.
Mrs. Katrina Klepper scored a
big hit as the “cook” and was
loudly applauded whenever she
came upon the stage.
The march of nations and Flag
Spectacle by about thirty girls was
one of the most beautiful features
of the program, at the conclusion
of which, Miss Isla Green, as
Columbia, delighted the audience
with a solo, “Heroes of the U. S.
A.” Mr. Don Knapp as a Yankee
Doodle boy and Mr. W. H. Bogart
as Rough Rider and Confederate
soldier joining in the chums, thus
forming the “Union of the Blue
and Gray.” As a grand finale to
the first act Mr. Bogart sang “It’s
Great to be a Soldier Man,” Miss
Green, Mr. Knapp and the march
girls joining in the chorus. This
was one of the prettiest scones of
the entire performance and those
taking part deserve much praise.
Miss Grace Kistler, in the
“Injun Dance,” assisted by ten
boys in Indian costumes, was a
great favorite with the audience
and the Cherry Girls also received
a hearty Miss applause.
Eleanor Allen in “All the
Boys look good to Me.” assisted
by a chorus of 4 girls and 4 boys,
made one of the biggest hits of
the evening and was encored
several times.
The Hello Girls also made a
good impression on the audience,
who would not be satisfied until
they had heard the song, "Mr.
Moon Man” repeated several times.
Music for the show was furnish¬
ed on the piano by Mrs. W. A.
Green, and Lagerstrom’s five piece
orchestre made beautiful music
during the intermissions.
The Rebkali ladies will give a
Box social at the I. <). (). F. hall
on Monday evening March the
14th. Everybody invited. Ladies
are requested to furnish boxes,
eacli lady dressing two clothes
pins, attaching one to their box,
and wearing the other one.
Notice
Notice is herebv given that I
will be at the city hall during the
month of March, 1910 from 9
o"c|ock a. m. to noon, and from 1
o’clock p. m. to 4 o’clock p. m.
each day for the purpose of collect¬
ing delinquent advalorem taxes.
This, March 9, 1010;
Herman Smith,
2581 Chief Police.
Number 2-
The Elks Mardi Gras carnival
opened with a blaze of glory Tues¬
day night, the attractions being
furnished by K. G. Barkoot’s
World’s Greatest Shows.
The carnival is operating on
Lee street between Main and Pine
and in every accessible corner
some amusement tent is pitched.
Barkoots shows, numbering 14
in all, are of a very high order
and unlike many show aggrega¬
tions, are all clean and elevating,
there being no performances
given that would be objectionable
to the most fastidious.
The animal show is one of the
most interesting features of the
carnival and is attracting much at¬
tention.
The Ilea circus, also, is being
largely patronized. It is unlike
any other show that has been
here and the educated fleas
do the stunts are indeed a
Wonder. And there is a Crazy
House, the Ferris wheel, and the
merry-go-round, pennj arcade and
Egyptian Palmist, which
always great favorites with
seekers.
Not at all the least features are
free attractions. Among them
is Matt Gray, the daring high
diver, who twice daily leaps from
a dizzy heighth of 104 feet from
the top of a ludder into a pool of
water feet deep. Another awe¬
inspiring feature is George Jannicr
in his feats on the swinging perch,
free twice daily, 2:80 and 8 p. m.
Mummelo’s Famous Royal
Italian Band has also been the
subject of much favorable com¬
ment, and many are of the opinion
that it is the very best band that
has visited Fitzgerald in many
years.
Letter From Burton To
A Real Estate Agent
Of Fitzgerald
Brewton. Ga., Feb. 24,
the year of 1910.
Dear Mr. Land Man,
Begen far parten I have ben so
very busy not having time to
write you but will write you juss
know you ask me kindly for $5.00
the. lardy part of this week. I
juss cant send it juss know. I
have paid you $5.00 on the land
know please wate on me untill fall
I’ll try to refun the money to you
the mount of November if life
laste.s know.
Mi. Land Man will you be so
kind as to wait on me a small
while, Remember 1 will pay you
if god be my help juss let my land
remain I’ll be a friend to you.
Dont give me out at no curms.
Remember Mr. Land Man,
Oliver will do juss what he say.
I remain yours friend as ever.
Brewton, Ga.
Then Mr. Land Manogin Ill try
to get it ye the month of Septem¬
ber.
111 pay .yu dont think I wont
Mr. Land Man.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday March 18, 19in.
9:80 Sunday School.
11 a. in. Preaching, subject:
“Gethsemane.”
7:80 p. m. Preaching, subject,
“A sermon to Tired People.”
Bible class begins at 10 a. m.
“Come and worship with us.”
Born—To Rev. and Mrs. K. J.
Hammond last Sunday morning, a
baby girl.