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The Fitzgerald Leader Official Orpn Ben Hill County. AVIATION MEET POSTPONED TILL MARCH 21 TO 25 Program for U.D.C. Meeting March 17th. The March historical meeting of the Ben Hill Chapter U.D. C. will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Wil¬ son, on fessamine St. The follow¬ ing historical questions and ans¬ wers will be given: i Why was it of first import- i to the whole country that our ■v An te should not be overrun by a Federal army? In what month did the enemy resume active military operations on our northern border ? 2. Describe the skirmishes around Rocky Face Ridge. While the Confederate|Array recuperated at Dalton, what preparations did the men make to meet the enemy ? what was the relative strength of the two armies. ? 3. Give an account of the pro¬ ceedings of the extra session of the legislature called by Gov. Brown. 4. When did what is known as the Georgia campaign begin? Who commanded the Federals? Who was the Confederate leader? Tell of the destruction between Chatta¬ nooga and Ringgold. Why was the possession of the State Road con¬ sidered so important by the Fed¬ erals? 5. How were the Confederates protected at Resaca? What were the losses on both sides at this place? During the conflict in the forenoon there had been some fur¬ ious fighting over a four-gun bat¬ tery. After the war, when the dead at Resaca were disinterred 170 Confederates were found on the spot and 1,790 Federals. Such a continued fire was kept up that neither side had an opportunity for removing the guns. They were left between the two armies until dark, and then seized by the Fed¬ erals. These were the only field trophies captured by the enemy during the entire campaign to the Chattahoochee river. 6. Where did Gen. Johnson have his reserve? How did the enemy force a passage over the river and place themselves nearer than Gen. Johnson to his’base of supplies? i. Describe the contests around Cassvilie. Why did Gen. Johnson abandon Allton Pass? Give an account of the furious and bloody at New Hope Church. What the result of every effort made Y ^y the enemy against the position xupied by the main Confederate :my ? How is Kennesaw Mountain situated? Where had the Confed- erates erected signal stations? How long did the struggles around Ken- esaw continue? What noble op was killed? What was the re¬ sult of the great battle of Kenesaw on June 27? After two unsuccess¬ ful assaults upon Kenesaw what did the Federal general do? The FITZGERALD LEADER Twice a Week-One Year and a Ticket to the FLYING MACHINE MEET FREE OLD or NEW SUBSCRIBERS For $1.50 OLD or NEW SUBSCRIBERS FITZGERALD , BEN HILL COUNTY, GEORGIA , MARCH 15, 1911. Turner Art Exhibit Opens Tonight The Turner Art Exhibit, con¬ sisting of 200 famous paintings by world-renowned artists will open tonight in the Seanor Store, being under the direction of the Public Schools. The exhibition will beopen three days, and each night a different program will be rendered, one by each of the schools which will add considerably to the evening’s enter¬ tainment. This is a rare opportuni¬ ty for the citizens of Fitzgerald to thoroughly familiarize themselves with art and artists, as one of the teachers of the schools will explam some particular feature of each painting. One admission ticket is 25 cents and a season ticket is 50 cents. The programe this evening will be in charge of the High School, and has been arranged as follows: Chorus—High School. Instrumental Duet—Mrs. D. B. Waie and Mrs. W. A. Greene. Reading—Mrs. A. H. Thur¬ mond. Vocal Solo—Mrs. A. H. Brab¬ ham. Piano Solo—Mr. Henry Stewart. Libel for Divorce. J. H. Willingham, vs. Sallie F. Willingham. Libel for Divorce, Superior Court Ben Hill County, April term, 1911. In pursuance of an order of Su¬ perior Court of said county, pass¬ ed in above stated case at Chambers on March 15, 1911, authorizing extra-ordinary service upon de¬ fendant by publication once a week for four weeks in the public gazette of said Coun¬ ty in which sheriff’s sales are ordi¬ narily published: The defendant, Sallie F. Willingham, is hereby re¬ quired, personally or by attorney to be and appear at the next April Term, 1911 of the Superior Court of said said County, to be held in and for county on the First Mon¬ day in April, 1911, to answer the complaint to which this process is annexed, as in default thereof the said Court will proceed as to justice shall appertain. Witness the Honorable U. V. Whipple, this the loth day of March 1911. D. W. M. Whitley, 20-4 w Clerk. Mrs. Earl Hurst has gone to Meigs, to visit relatives. 9. In what battle did Gen. Sherman come near losing his life? After Gen. Johnson, with greatly inferior force had been fighting Sherman for seventy-four days, had checked him at various points, had killed and wounded of the en- emy a number equal to his whole army, where hid the two hostile armies rest in July ? When was Gen. Hood placed in command? 10. Describe the battles around Atlanta. Tell of the raids of Stoneman and McCook. Mrs. C. E. Baker, Sec’y, Monthly Meeting Of Fa.rmers’ Union The Ben Hill County Farmers Union met March 11 at Dormi- ney’s Mill with the Troup Local. The forenoon session was open to the public, with a good attendance. The subject for discussion was Education with speeches from Geo. Drexter, Sword, Hill Ball L. Robitzsch. The trend of the subject was how to educate the rising generation to stay on the farm and how to make the home pleasant so as to keep them there. At the closing of the morning session the members of the Local and others had a fine dinner for all those present. At the secrets ession the Union took up matters pertaining to the Order, the following locals repre¬ sented Roanoke, Glen wood, Crisp, Troupe and Pine Level. Bros. Robitzsch, Swords, and Drexler were appointed as a com¬ mittee to confer with Business men of Fitzgerald in regard to rates at the hotels for visitors to State Union which is expected to be held here in July. The same committee was appointed on get ting up a County fair to act with the Business men and citizens of the city. NOTES of MEETING Bro Sword is always on hand at the county meetings like a sore thumb. Ex-County President Speigle offi¬ ciated at afternoon session. Secty. Drexler was loaded for bear on the subject of Education and gave a lengthy talk on the educational system of Germany. How about Robit/sch’s speecn on ignorance. Who ate the cake? John Cooper. The next meeting of the county Union will be held at Roanoke Lo- cal the second Saturday in April, the subject for discussion will be co-operation. More a None, Shorty. Order Of Owls Order of Owls will install their Nest at 3 p. m. Sunday, March 1911 at the I. O. O. F. hall. 350 applicants are expected to present. IMPORTANT Such a large number of appli¬ cations have been received that it has been impossible for the Organ¬ izers to call and get the charter fee from all that have promised to pay. To all that have not paid the fee, J beg to say that they can call at the office any time this week, or the fee can be paid at the meeting Sunday. N. G. Brewer, Organizer. Office 108 Pine street. Mr. J. M. Botts, of Lexington, Ky., has arrived in the city, to ac¬ cept a position as night clerk for the Lee-Grant Hotel. The Junior League Entertained The Junior League, of the Cen¬ tral Metbodist Church, under the management of Mrs. Guyton Fish¬ er, had a most enjoyable social at the lovely home of Mrs. L. W. Meakin, Saturday afternoon. A programe, that would have done for grotf n folks was rendered in the spacious parlors, alter which the Juniors were invited out the lawn, where delicious was served them by Misses Prentiss tod Manola Bryant. A peanut gtab, an “apple bite” and other games furnished them amuse¬ ment until a late hour when ice cream, shurbert and cake satisfied their appetites. They all thanked Mrs. Meakin and Fan Ester for a good time and went home joyous and happy. Society News Notes Mrs. Minnie Dickey, of Dayton, Ohio, was the guest Monday of her brothers Messrs. Tom and Lon Dickey. Mrr. Thomas Price, of Douglas, visited her mother, Mrs. Mary Drew on Monday. Misses Isla Green, Curtis Mar¬ tin and Mildred Hanger and Mess¬ ers Randall Bryan, and Vincent Green composed an auto party who spent Sunday in Douglas, the trip being made in Miss Martin’s Buick “30”. FOR THE MISSES LEIGH LITER. One of the most enjoyable events of the past week was a surprise party given the Misses Leichliter. The surprise was complete and al¬ though the young ladies had no special programme, the evening was spent very pleasantly by all present. Many interesting games were played, and at a late hour a delicous ice course was served. Those present were Misses Ruby Keefer, Allawee Brown. Lucile Sampson, Essie Bryan, Mable Skinner, Pauline Dozier, Ocie Johnson, Mary, Nora and Kather¬ ine Leichliter. Messrs. Omer Dell, Charlie Butler. Will Eu¬ banks, S. A. Baxter, Allen Bar¬ nett, and Ben Swearinger. Miss Orie Whitacre, of Mill- edgeville, was the recent guest of Miss Ella McLendon. Mrs. Bruce Williams has return¬ ed from a visit to relatives in Wrightsville. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Harris, of Ocilla, were visitors to the city Sunday. Miss Brooksie Stillwell, of Montezuma, is the attractive guest of her sister, Mrs. P. H. Day. Mrs. Reason Henderson, of Ocilla, spent Thursday morning in the city. Miss Annie Abbott At The Lyric Messrs. Miller and Ricker an¬ nounce the coming of Miss Annie Abbott, “The Little Georgia Mag¬ net,” who will appear at the Lyric Theatre Thursday, Friday and Sat¬ urday of this week. Miss Abbott, a Georgia woman, will perform some baffling stunts here, that she has had the honor of doing before the crowned heads of Europe. She is a borne entertain¬ er, and the stunts which her ab¬ normally developed psychic pow- erenable her to do, not only puz¬ zle but are highly entertaining as well. Miss Ruth Bembry visited in Double Run Monday. Miss Florence Jones came from Cordele Saturday to spend the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jones. Miss Rosalie Oliver, of Sasser, has arrived in the city to spend sometime with her aunt, Mrs. J. Hawkins Goodman. Mrs. Lewis Holt, of Sandersville, and four handsome children, Dean, Jewel, Margaret, and Lewis, have returned to their home after delightful visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Hawkins Goodman. Mrs. .John Murdock has return¬ ed Irorn Adel, where she was call¬ ed several days ago, on account of the very serious illness of her mother, Mrs. J.. A. Adams. The many friends of Mrs. Adams will be glad to know that her condition is some what improved. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McDonald announce the birth of a daughter, who arrived the latter part of last week. Mrs. A. II. Denmark and chil¬ dren have returned from a visit to relatives in Valdosta. Mrs. Kate Myers has returned from a week’s visit with relatives and friends in Atlanta. Miss Anna Oxford passed through the city ‘ Monday after- noon, en route from. Atlanta to Norman Park, where she holds a position in the Norman Park Insti- tute. Miss Ruth Woodward, of man Park, spent the week-end very pleasantly with Mrs. II. C. Daniels. Mrs. H. M. Warren is entertain- ing her mother, Mrs. Broeking- ton, of Brunswick, this week. Mrs. A. L. Blizzard and Mrs. Jack Dorminey, of Broxton, spent Monday very pleasantly in the city. VOL. XVI. NO 20 New YorK to Jacksonville Mayor Drew W. Paulk has is¬ sued invitations to the Officials of Charlton. Ware, Coffee, Irwin, Wilcox, Pulaski and Houston counties to meet at Fitzgerald March 22nd for the purpose of getting the interested counties tod communities to co-operate in bringing the proposed National Highway through this territory. The proposed line will shorten the- distance between Macon and Jack¬ sonville some 75 miles, traversing for the most part, some of the best sections in south Georgia. It is to be hoped that the various coun¬ ties interested will be able to put the roads thru their territory in in acceptable shape. Houston, Pulaski, Ben Hill, Irwin and Cof¬ fee countiles have most of the nec¬ essary work already in fair shape and these counties with a small ad¬ ditional expense can finish their part of the road in short order. It will largely depend upon the Com¬ missioners of Wilcox, Ware and Charlton counties whether or not we shall land this desiraole thru highway, and every effort should be made to convince the sceptics of the importance to their section of this important improvement. Base Ball Talk CQMSUINICATED. As the summer months ap¬ proach there is considerable talk about town of a base ball team for Fitzgerald this season. With all respects to the managers for the past several seasons, this town has not had a real ball team since the days of Martin, Brubaker, Wilkerson, Turner, Kay, Deyo and the Chappie boys. During those days Fitzgerald’s ball team was one of her best advertisements. A good ball team is an advertise¬ ment for any town. Most of the good towns in South Georgia maintain good teams every sum¬ mer, and why can’t Fitzgerald? We understand that Sam Wilcox, of Ocilla base bail fame, is think¬ ing of spending his vacation here and piloting the base ball team for 00 days, if he can get the proper and necessary amount of encourag- ment. Everybody knows Sam anti they know that lie always Rave Ocilla a winning team and it Rons without saying that he will do the same thing for Fitzgerald. It has been suggested that we sell sWck in $10 denominations in order to enclose the park, build grand stanii and buy uniforms etc. This suggestion sounds good, so let’s get jiusy and hope for some re al base ball this summer, -- FOR SALE—Mahogony side¬ board, cut glass and hand painted china. G08 west Ocmulgee st. 20 2t.