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Recruits Wanted
by United States
Washington, March 23.—Every
army recruiting office in the coun¬
try received the order calling for
recruits for the infantry branch of
the service. The call is designed
to bring up to the full quota the
infantry regiments now stationed
in Texas, California and elsewhere.
About seven thousand men are
needed.
It is explained at the department
that the infantry has been the
greatest sufferer from the lack of
recruits in recent months. Other
branches of the army have been
adequately supplied.
Two thousand recruits already
have been sent to the “maneuver
division” at San Antonia. Aside
from the vacancies existing in the
.the infantry ranks, a great num¬
ber of enlistments are expiring at
this time, which makes the tasks
of bringing regiments np to full
strength all the more difficult.
Chkago Urged to Get Recruits
Chicago, March 23.—Two tele¬
grams from the war department in
Washington, were rcceieved at the
headquarters of the Chicago re¬
cruiting stations yesterday urging
that the officers take immediate
steps to enlist all possible recruits
promptly.
The first telegram read as fol¬
lows:
Large number of infantry re¬
cruits required. Make special ef¬
forts accordingly. By the order
of adjutant general.
“Alvord, General”.
The message was telephoned to
the various sub-stations with in¬
structions to send out hand bills
in all the districts. Hardly had
the telephone order been commun¬
icated when a second telegram
from the adjutant general’s office
came declaring the call urgent and
advising that the stations be kept
open day and night if necessary.
It read:
Use every effort to procure re¬
cruits for the infantry without de¬
lay. Urgent. If necessary, open
day and night.
Men were sent out with 10,000
hand bills across the tops of which
were printed in large red letters:
“Men Wanted.”
Printers were ordered to pro¬
duce 50,000 more of these bills and
they will be distributed through¬
out Chicago today.
Canvassing for Recruits
Memphis, Tenn., M’ch23.—Car¬
rying out telegraphic instruction
from the adjutant general’s offiice
in W ashington that as many re-
emits be sent from Mempis as
possible, uniformed soldiers are
today canvassing the surrounding
territory to secure recruits.
Humboldt, Trenton and Union
•City, Tenn., Paragould, Rector,
and Piggott, Ark., and Campbell,
Mo., will be the first places out-
side of this city. Upon their re¬
turn the scouts will be sent to oth-
er points in this district.
At work at New Orleans
New Orleans, March 23.—Tele¬
graphic orders have been received
from the adjutant general’s office
by the United Slates army recruit¬
ing office here instructing the re¬
cruiting officials to make special
eff orts to secure reel uits for the
infantry. The telegram stated that
a large number of recruits were
required.
Orders received at Macon
Macon, Ga., March 23. —Orders
were received here this morning
by the United States recruiting
office to enlist as many men as
possible for the United States
army. The need of prompt action
was impressed upon the officer in
charge of the local station.
Solicitors work at Savannah
Savannah. Ga., March23.—Act¬
y.:?
SEMI-WEEKLY
The Fitzgerald Leader.
FITZGERALD, BEN HILL COUNTY, GEORGIA, MARCH 25, 1911.
Laddies Organize
New Society
At the home of Mrs. L. W.
Meakin Tuesday afternoon, was
organized a new society to be
added to the list of those in the
city already interested in social,
patriotic and philanthropic work.
This society is a chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revo¬
lution and organizes with twelve
members, eight of whom were
present Tuesday to elect officers
and attend to such other business
as usually belongs to the first
meeting of such a society. Mrs.
L. W. Meakin was, several months
ago, appointed local Regent and
Tuesday the Fitzgerald Chapter
D. A. R. was formally organized,
with the following officers; Vice
Regent, Mrs. J. B. Seanor, Re¬
cording Secretary, Mrs. C. A.
Holtzendorf, Corresponding Secre¬
tary, Mrs. G. P. Mingledorf,
Treasurer, Mrs. Harold Beall,
Registrar, Mrs. E. A. Russell, Re¬
porter, Mrs. L. S. Osborne. The
other ladies present were; Mes-
dames S. G. Pryor, G. E. Ricker,
W. L. Stovall and C. E. Baker.
There are at present but twelve
who have qualified for member¬
ship and these will constitute the
charter members; but there are
several others who are working on
their records who will be able to
join soon. So far as known to the
Chapter, there is only one “Daugh¬
ter” in the city who has previous¬
ly belonged to a chapter and it was
unanimously voted to invite
to become a member of the
chapter. A committee of three,
Baker, and
Russell, were appointed to draft a
Constitution and By-laws to be
presented to the chapter at its
next meeting.
The Fitzgerald Chapter is very
enthusiastic over the prospect of
a pleasant social organization as
well as over the work to be con¬
sidered which will be along patri¬
otic lines.
At the close of the business
meeting, Mrs. Meakin served a
salad course which was a surprise
and much enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. L. S. Osborne,
Reporter for Fitzgerald
Chapter, D. A. R.
Considering SaJe of
R-eel Foot L&.ke
Claims.
Nashville, Tenn., March
Propositions for the sale to the
state of the claims of Reel Foot
lake will be submitted to the fores-
try, fish and game committee by
the \\ est Tennessee Land company
today. The question of the pur-
chase of the lake b> the state came
up yesterday, but it is believed
quite unlikely any proposal of this
nature will meet the approval of
the committee.
-
What’s the use preparing Sun-
day dinners, eat at the Model
Cafe, Chicken every Sunday,
Dinner 35 cents.
ing under instructions to get all
the recruits possible in his
tory for the American army, Cap-
tain H. C. Williams, the
ing officer here, will send out sol¬
icitors over his entire jurisdiction
to interest men in the service and
enlist them. The solicitors arc to
be constantly employed until
further orders.
Busy at Little Rock
Little Rock, Ark., March 23.—
Major C. J. Ewing, commander of
the local army recruiting station,
has received telegraphic instruc¬
tions from Adjutant General Al¬
vord of the army to rush enlist¬
ments for the infantry as recruits
are needed.
The National Highway.
Ben Hill And Irwin Counties Working On
R.oa.d5, Preparatory to Coming
of Scouts
The Ben Hill County Commit¬
tee of the Atlanta-Jacksonville
Highway Association, which was
organized here Tuesday, are thor¬
oughly imbued with the “good
roads” spirit and making every
preparation for the arrival of the
scouts who are now in Florida on
their road inspection tour and are
in this coming direction.
The committee, which consists of
of W. R. Bowen, J.E. Mercer and
I. Gelders, spent yesterday morn-
ing going over Ben Hill’s roads,
searching out the bad spots for the
purpose of having them remedied.
It was decided to put the county
convict gang to work on the road
between here and Bowen’s Mill and
let them work to tLo Wilcox
county line.
Irwin is also giving attention to
the matter of securing the Nation¬
al Highway, and a telegram was
received from the Irwin commis¬
sioners yesterday stating that their
convicts are now working the road
leading from Irwin Court house to
Minnie.
The Journal Herald scouts are
receiving a big ovation in south
Georgia and Florida, and the Ben
Hill committee should extend them
a royal welcome when they arrive
in Fitzgerald next week.
The following concerning the
scouting party’s tour in south
Georgia and Florida is from Fri¬
day’s Atlanta Journal:
Live Oak, Fla., March 23.—
From Moultrie, Ga., to Live Oak,
Fla., 86 1-2 miles, The Journal-
Herald scouts came in their Primo
official car, Wednesday, under es¬
cort every foot of the way.
More mileage would have heen
made during the day but for one
sole reason. The cordiality of ev¬
ery county and town along the
run was so warm and insistentjthat
scouts could make no headway
against it. It was really more re-
ponsible than the sand for the slow
progress made. The sand was dry
and deep enough, but it would
have mattered nothing to the scouts
in their intention to make Lake
City their night stop.
Everywhere the ebullient en¬
thusiasm of a newly awakened
spirit of good roads was all but
boiling over. A. Livingston, Jr.,
president of the Citizens bank, of
Madison, explained it, when he
said: “There has been more en-
thusiasm in this county since the
scouts said they were coming this
way than in 20 years/ before.”
Beginning at Moultrie the escorts
held sway over the scouts. Out of
Moultrie they were under the con-
voy of W. E. Aycock, S. D. Tit-
tie, C. A. Adams, Hugh J. Alder-
ma n, C. W. Coleman, H. L. Par-
rish, Dr. T. B. ohipp and J. O.
Macon,
The scouts crossed the state line
into Florida at exactly noon Wed¬
nesday. At Madison, 57.9 miles,
the scouts delayed an hour and 20
minutes, but the delay was pleas¬
ant to a memorable degree, for
not only were they refreshed with
an excellent lunch at the Mer-
chants’ hotel, but they were also
showered with magnificent rare
roses.
LUNCHEON AT MADISON
The luncheon was served with
the board of trade as hosts. And
there were present several of the
members of that body, with their
wives. Roses of the rarest and
most beautiful kinds strewed the
tables. This was the surprise,
which the ladies themselves plan¬
ned. On each of the place cards
was this: “The wealth of the gold¬
en roses shows the wealth of wel¬
come to you, with the hope that
your coming amongst us means
the road is coming too.
At 3 o’clock the scouts reluct¬
antly broke away from the charm¬
ing and cordial ladies and gentle¬
men from Madison to resume their
work again. Erj they could start
the car, however, they were start¬
led by a veritable storm of roses,
which would have tempted the eye
of the most fastidious in a florist’s
window in Atlanta.
Other handsful of these fragrant
blossoms were thrown among the
scouts till their car was a mass of
vari-colored petals and its tonneau
was deep with them. The roses
were hung about the car till it
looked like a contestant in some
bower parade. Thus it moved
away.
LIVE OAK DELEGATION
Its escort consisted of many of
.those who had met it earlier in
the day, with several n6w faces
among them. All except one of
the Madison cars turned back
homeward at Ellaville, 73 3 miles,
where on the very banks of the
Suwanee river the Live Oak wel¬
coming delegation of ten cars was
waiting.
The Live Oak delegation which
was waiting at Ellaville, was deck¬
ed like their predecessors had been
with banners and Hags. They wore
unique decorations, however, pro¬
claiming by printed ptaycards and
painted banners the following on
the one, “Hurrah, The A tlanta
Journal, New York Herald, Na¬
tional Highway,” and on the other
this: “Andersonville and Suwanee
River Auto Route.”
Buttons reading, “Be a Booster
of Suwanee County” were pinned
upon the blouses of the scouts. A
short distance beyond Ellaville,
just before sunset the scouts and
heir escort crossed the Suwanee
river famed in song the world ov-
er.
The moment was one well worth
coming all the way from Atlanta
by road to experience. Six miles
before entering Live Oak the
scouts crossed a large area of burn
ing sawdust. They and their es¬
cort literally cime through the
fire, picking their way through
many yards of thick smoke and a
roadway of live embers. For sev¬
eral miles before they arrived in
Live Oak, the scouts came along a
temporary road, cleared for them,
in the last 48 hours that they might
see where the new and real road
has been surveyed and is being
built.
TO BUILD NEW HOADS
Madison and Suwanee counties
are osf fire with good roads enthu¬
siasm all stirred within the last
few days by the highway an¬
nouncement. And the roost sub¬
stantial men of each county are
leading it. A fine road will be
built at least from Fort Valley to
here, whichever way the national
higway goes. The lawns of the
residence streets in Live Oak along
which the scouts entered this town
at dark on Wednesday afternoon
were peopled with ladies, who wav¬
ed laughing welcome to the good
roads evangelists. In the heart of
Live Oak the scouts passed beneath
a big National ensign swung across
the street and salvo of cheers from
a thousand throats greeted them as
they came to a stop.
The street was full of cars and
people, with many ladies among
the latter. Mrs. D. O. Henry pre¬
sented a tremendous boquet of
roses to the scouts on behalf of the
ladies of Live Oak, and Hamilton
Pelz, of the Herald, made extem¬
poraneous acknowedgement of the
compliment.
Dedication O:
Episcopal Church
■
On Monday evening the 27th
the new Episcopal church of St.
Mathew’s will be dedicated. By a
rule of the church it cannot be
consecrated until clear of all debt.
It is hoped that the liberality of
the citizens of Fitzgerald will, at
the different services of the dedi¬
cation rayke a consecration possible
in the near future. No one has
been solicited for a cent up to the
present.
The total cost is about $5000, of
this sum nearly $3000 has been
available from the sale of lots.
Altar hangings, costing $200 have
been specially raised by the Guild,
who are also giving the beautiful
altar rail of oak, with brass gates,
costing $100 as a memorial to the
lirst Vicar Kev. J. W. Turner.
The large north window of the
“Good Shepherd” is also to his
memory and given by the Memorial
Association and this cost $150
and made by the Empire Glass
Co. of Atlanta.
The church was designed by the
Vicar, the Rev. F. North-Tummon,
and plans drawn by Mr. Swafford
of this city, except the design and
plans of the trusses, and this is
by the well known Blair film of
Architects of Macon, Ga. Mr.
Hayes is the Contractor. Nearly
all the furnishings, with color
effect, such as kneeling cushions,
curtains and windows were de¬
signed by C. F. Hogeman of New
York, and his firm executed all
this work.
The building is early
with Norman tower. Entrance is
through the tower into a good
size vestibule, which will contain
seats. The church contains three
aisles. Under the north window
stands the Fout—showing that as
Baptism is the mode of entrance
into the church—so the fout from
ancient times is placed at the en¬
trance.
The pews are of dark oak, made
by the Southern Seating Co. of
Jackson, Tenn., who also made
the Bishops and Clergy chairs for
the Sanctuary.
The windows are descriptive of
the Christian life by symbols on
each window and made by C. F.
Hogeman of New York. At the
south ?nd of the Nave we come to
the choir and chancel which is
approached by two steps and with
the one step at the altar rail, makes
the three, showing the steps of the
Communicant.
1 step, Holy Baptism.
2 step, Confirmation.
3 step, First Communion.
On each side are vestries, one
for clergy a”d one for choir when
later on it is expected the latter
will be robed. There are doors at
the back to each vestry and con¬
nected by a balcony for procession!
purposes.
Dividing the choir from the
Nave is the Road screen, surmount¬
ed by the Symbol of our faith
“The Cross”. The cross also being
outside on the gable. In the clergy
vestry will be a wardrobe for
vestments, drawers for altar-
hangings and altar linen with other
conveniences/
The Sanctuary comes next, divid¬
ed from the choir by the altar rail
of oak and brass gates and the
altar is approached by more steps.
On the wall is the credence table.
The church can be extended at any
time at little expense by simply
extending the sanctuary and throw¬
ing present choir or chancel into
body of church. Church will seat
about 200. There is still needed a
pipeorgan, and Tubular chimes for
the tower.
We also need brass alms bason.
Larger candlesticks or Eudiaustee
lights.
We are indebted to Mr. Selby
for the carved Hymn board and
the credence table, and to Mrs.
Official Organ of Ben
Hiii County, It is Worth
the Price, $1.50 a Year,
for the Official News.
VOL. XVI. NO. 23
The Owls Band
Tooted Thursday
The fact that Fitzgerald has
excellent material for a brass band
was demonstrated Thursday after¬
noon in the concert given at the
corner of Pine and Grant streets
by the Owls Band, with the assis¬
tance of several other local musi¬
cians. The band had been hired
by the Aviation Company, and as
it was the first public concert
given by the Owls since their
organization recently, attracted
much attention.
The Band is in its infancy yet but
after a week’s practice there is no
doubt but that they will be able to
furnish Fitzgerald with as good
music as can be found in the state.
It reminds the old settlers of early
colon jr days, especially when they
take a peep at the members of the
band, many of whom belonged to
the first band the city ever had.
Mr. W. C. Wilkerson is presi¬
dent of the Owls Band, G. A.
Lagerstrom business manager, and
'J°^ n Schlanser secretary. They
meet every Friday night.
Among the members of the Band
are the following well-known
musicians: Ed Thurston, Tom
Hopper, Art Cripe, Chas. Brubak¬
er, G. W. Urmey, C. A. Miller,
Joe Quattlebaum, Walter Martin,
Harry Beauchamp, Caleb Stevers,
Frank Jones, Art Chaple, Harry
Lamew, R. Godfrey, Jim Mixon,
Howard Brown and C. B. Lee.
Where Do You Attend
Sunday School?
The members of the Plus Ultra
class of the Central Christian
church, wish to extend to every
young lady in the city, who does
not attend any other Sunday
School, to become a member of
their class. Tomorrow starts the
contest between the Plus Ultra
and A. T. O. classes, to last until
and including the last Sunday in
May. They will be glad if the
readers of the Leader would assist
them by urging any young lady,
not attending any other Sunday
School, in the forenoon, or any
who does not attend at all, to
meet with them at 9:30 to-morrow
morning, and help the class to win
this contest, and attend each Sun¬
day if possible in the future.
We also urge the presence of all
the old members, and those not at¬
tending regularly.
Plus Ultra Class,
Central Christian Church.
Saturday, April 8th
Is Clean-Up Day
Saturday, April 8th, will be
observed in this city as Clean up
Day. This date has been designat¬
ed by the Woman’s Club, and the
city has decided to co-operate
with the Ladies. It is desired that
everybody in the city give their
yard (back and front) a thorough
cleaning, and have all the rubbish
that can’t be burned put in the
alley on or before Saturday
morning, April 8th, and the
dump carts will haul same away
on the following Monday. Don’t
forget the day, April 8th, and
don’t forget^ to clean-up.
Vardy Adams for the cards tor
Hymns.
The old altar, lectern, and
litany desk have been remodled at
the hands of Mr. Swafford. About
is still needed to defray the
debt on the building. The old
will be moved and veneered
to match the church and later
will be used as aParish Hall,
for meetings of the Guild, enter¬
etc.
It will be placed at the rear of
next lot, leaving room for a
lawn before it, to be planted with
trees and schrubs.