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The Fitzgerald Leader.
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Official Organ of Ben Hill Co.
The Water Question,
We, the citzens, who at the be¬
ginning urged municipal owner¬
ship of the water and light plant,
did so on the full knowledge of
the advantages, theoretically, of
public ownership over private
ownership of natural monopolies.
The purpose was to secure the
best service for the least cost;
there being no intention on the
part of the collective citizens to
charge above the cost of produc¬
tion and distribution for this ne¬
cessity, plus a charge sufficient to
create a fund to offset the annual
depreciation of the machinery and
insurance. To reason otherwise
in the matter of collective owner¬
ship would be contrary to the
spirit of the practice, Why should
we have bonded ourselves to th?
necessary amounts to build and
equip this plant but forjthe saving
we expected from, tjieir operation
to the indlvitiilal eiliXetlj Over the
prices usually charged by priva¬
tely owned plants, who in the
nature of their investment would
expect to make large piollt-. dur¬
ing the life of a limited franchise,
yet no corporation would have
charged the fees we are now pay¬
ing. But let’s get hack to right prin¬
ciples. We assure you the individu¬
al citizen would much prefer to
save $1 or so per month on his
water and light than get a credit
at the end of the year of 50c on
his tax receipt, and it works out
just about that way. The gentle¬
men composing the commission
from its birth, have been chosen
for their business ability and we
are not inclined to critize their
business like management of our
affairs, but their view point is
simply the view point of business¬
man and not of the political econa-
mist, who would strive to give the
most services for the least expendi¬
ture. The previous custom of the
commission in filing annual re¬
ports with the city council com¬
plied with the charter provision,
but was not sufficient for the pub¬
lic's information for which official
reports are intended. The Leader
appreciates the ready compliance
in this instance, with its suggestion
on the part ofthe present members
of the Commission and we feel eon-
dent the same spirit will event¬
ually cause the reduction of water
rates.
Election of U. S. Senator direct
by the people is assuming national
size. In every state the people
are demanding relief from the boss
ridden methods of legislative cau¬
cuses. The demoralizing example
set by the Republican Lorimer of
Illinois and the Democrat Percy
of Mississippi, have done more to
crystalize the sentiment for this
needed reform than the past eff orts
of all the reform bodies advocat¬
ing the change.
The extension of the Ocilla
Southern to this City via the F.O.
& B., eliminating the expense of
building a new line between Ocilla
and Fitzgerald, will enable Fitz¬
gerald to give material help in ex¬
tending the line north to some de¬
sirable point.— $20,000 has already
I'Atn p|e lire.’ for that Purpose—
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H X w u. H N C 7= > r Q r w > 2 M WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1911
THE TORRENS LAND TITLE-—REGISTRAMON LAW
is a Torrens Title?
It is a title to real estate guaranteed by the state to be perfect
and unassailable in court.
does it get its name?
From Sir R. K. Torrens Premier (Secretary of State) of S. Aus¬
tralia who originated this land title registry to guard against land
sharks, and remedy the then existing defective titles of his country,
causing expensive litigation and doing great injustice to the land
owners.
Wherein does a Torrens title differ from our warranty deed?
A Torrens title cannot be issued by the clerk of the court with¬
out a perfect chain of title being on record and the property appears
unincumbered by liens, judgements and mortgages; when issued it
is guaranteed by the State against all claimants, and suit for its re¬
covery cannot be brought against the owner, but a suit for payment
of the same may be brought against the State.
does the State protect itself against possible loss?
An additional fee beside the regular registry fee, may be charged,
which creates a sinking fund out of which, all judgements accruing
from suits arising out of land litigation and its expense would be
paid. •
effect would such a change have on our courts?
It would do away with most of the litigation now filling our
Superior Courts, thereby saving the taxpayers of Georgia not less
than a million dollars each year.
What other direct benefits would the land owners reap from such a
law?
It would secure to the land owner lower interests on the money
borrowed, as the lender would have absolute security for money
lent on land, more capital would seek land loans, thereby lowering
the rate of interest.
Would any class be injured by the passage of such a law?
The Land thieves, abstract companies and some lawyers would be,
as little or no land litigation could arise under such a law, after it
was firmly established.
How can such a law be passed?
Urge your member of the legislature to be prepared to vote for it
at the next session of the State legislature and by so doing you can
bring it about.
such a law is passed, would each deed have to be recorded again?
No. The law could be made optional, so only fbo§S jyho desired
a Torrens Title could take advantage of the law.
Interesting Features Of
the Second Educa¬
tional Train.
Rapid progress is being tnadc in
completing the final arrangements
for the operation of the Second
Educational • Train, Approved
have been received from
some twelve of the co-operating
railroads, and it is believed that
the itinerary can be published and
distributed within the next few
days.
The roads co-operating in this
movement are as follows: The
Southern Railway; Atlanta, Birm¬
ingham & Atlantic; Atlantic Coast
Line; Seaboard Air Line; Georgia,
Florida & Alabama; Central of
Georgia; Macon, Dublin & Savan¬
nah; Georgia.Southern & Florida;
Augusta Southern; Georgia &
Florida and Gainesville Midland.
The train movement is made
possible chiefly through the co-op¬
eration of these common carriers
and the friends of Agricultural ex¬
tension in Georgia. The college
and the state are investing a very
small amount of money in this
movement in proportion to the en¬
tire cost. Ill other words, for one
dollar invested by the state, about
live dollars is being contributed by
business men, industrial agencies
and the railroads.
Among the factors ol importance
to Georgia agriculture which will
be emphasized are the following:
Corn and cotton exhibits showing
best variety and fertilizers; team
of work mares, the kind tor Geor¬
gia: performing dairy cows that
pay; hogs of the money-making
t)pe; sheep of high class mutton
type; photos illustrating work of
the College of .Agriculture and
Boys’ Corn Clubs; course of study
at State College of Agriculture;
outline of farmers’ reading course;
practical methods of selecting and
improving corn and cotton; samples
of fertilizing material: fertilizer
formulas for principal crops;
grades and standards of short and
long staple cotton; diseases of fruit
trees and means of controlling
same: pruning and grafting with
for orchards and gardens: exhibit
of dairy machinery; rations suit-
able for various classes of live
stock: insect enemies and diseases
of born and cotton plants; median
ical and chemical analysis of typi¬
cal Georgia soils; exhibit of Boys'
Corn Clubs,
Watch for streamers, window
cards and other forms of advertis¬
ing matter which wilt be seut out
J r*or - * I <r •*#*%# » or I'OfH’l lb**
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PERSONALS
Chas, R. Barfield Esq., has re¬
turned from a visit of several days
ta Atlanta .
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Paulus, of
Dayton, O., were guests at the
Lee-Grant on Sunday and Mon¬
day.
Messrs. I. J. Smith, of Traer,
la., A. I). Galt, of Chicago, and
W. G. McCornack, of Traer, la.,
left Monday for Thoniasville, af-
ter spending several days here,
prospecting.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lackey, of
Yonkers, N. Y. will arrive in the
city tonight, to be the guests of
Mrs. Lackey’s aunt Mrs. W. L.
Shallenberger. On Thursday night
Mrs. Shallenberger will be the
hostess at a large reception in hon¬
or of Mr. and Mrs. Lackey.
SYMPATHY IS
LACKING
when You obstinacy dyspeptic is the cause simply of because suffering.
are a
you have not used the
GROVER
GRAHAM
DYSPEPSIA
REMEDY.
Those hours of suffering can be avoided,
^Jertion. a it^lSstantiy comets™and
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Three Sizes, 25c.. 50c. and $1.00.
S. GROVER GRAHAM CO ., 1 INC.'NEWBURGH, N.Y.
Libel for Divorce.
W. H. vs. Greene l
Mabel Greene. I
In Ben Hill Superior Court. April
Term, 1911.
To Mabel Greene: You are
pear^lhe nexf term of the Sul
perior Court to be held in and for
said county, on the first Monday
in April, 1911, to answer the
plaintiff’s complaint in an action
for divorce. Witness the Hon.
U. V. Whipple, Judge of said
court. This 21st day of January,
1911. D. W. M. Whitley,
Clerk Superior Court Ben Hill
County, Ga. Horne,
Elkins & Wall, W. H. At¬
torney? for Plaintiff.
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NOW OR NEVER!
Again You will be Offered The
Best Merchandise in the Country
At and Below Cost
In order not to pack, ship and pay
freight, we have decided to let it go
at Some Price. No bait, no Leaders,
No Drawing Cards ; but the entire
Stock and Fixtures must be dispos¬
ed of to vacate the store in the next
few days...........
SEE OUR SHOW WINDOWS
75c and $1.00 Dress Goods, all Colors and 37\c
Quality, ..... . .
J
$18,00 Men's Suits, all Colors and Quality, 8.48
Come, pick out what you want.
We will sell it at some price.
LEVIN BROS.
SPRING OATS & GARDEN SEEDS
We have the famous Burt Spring Oat,
the only Oat that will make on this soil af¬
ter Xmas. Come to see us before buying.
Also a full line of Robert Bviist Gar¬
den Seeds. Also plenty Onion Sets at 10c
quart.
THE DENMARK DRUG COMPANY
The Rexatll Store. The Seed Store.
$100,000 TO LEND
ON TERMS
and Fitzgerald City Proper-
ty. Interest the Lowest,
Terms the best ever offered in
this section. Loans promptly
made. Come to see us, or
write. Prompt attention giv-
en all written inquiries.
W. M. BRYAN
311 GmUTT-DONOVAN BLDG.
FITZGERALD. GA.
I Representing
ELLIS & ELLIS
4 lyr Tifton. Gbl.
H. ELKINS. JOSEPH B.
ELKINS & WALL,
Attorneys at Law,
Room* 406-11 fiarbutt-Donovan Building
7,”1 r.-ac'lce in all the Ccur**.
Toilet Articles
J. E. McBrady & Co’s. Line
Complete line of powders, per¬
fumes. creams, soaps, and every¬
thing in the toilet line.
Mrs. Nellie Jones,
515 E. AltamahaSt. ’Phone 115
You Will Find All First-Cleiss
Workmen e.t The
n U. if IV. o DaiDci n ,L a , cu °nop, An
Under First Nationa.1 Bank
p. b. owen, Prop.
H. B. DEYO
Painter and Paper Hanger
All (rodes of Wall Papor alwayt
on hand. Contracting a specialty.
Shop, SO2 West Oconee Street
The subscription price of the
Leader is now $1.50 per year, but
until February 1st. we are making
it for $1.00. Moral: Subscribe
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DR. LOUIS A. TURNER
DENTIST
Rooms 208-208 1-2, 2nd Floor
5 Story Building
.A dh.
Notice Of Dissolution
Notice is hereby given that on
Dec. 16th, 1910 the firm of Joiner
^ j^ ew heretofore engaged in the
buggy and wagon business in the
city of Fitzgerald, State of Geor
gia, was dissolved by mutual
sent, C. S. New retiring th
from
The business will be conducted
at the same place by W. J. Joiner,
who will settle all firm liabilities
and receipt for all debts due the
firm. All debts pay able to the
firm are now due and payable to
W. J. Joiner.
This January 5th, 1911.
W. J. Joiner.
'• C. S. New. ‘