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SEMI-WEEKLY
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Official Organ Ben Hill County.
First Baptist Church Of
Fitzgerald June 14.1911
Resolutions of Our Dead
During the past twelve months a number of our most faithful aud
worthy members have fallen on sleep. While we deeply feel the loss
we have sustained and our hearts have been filled with sorrow, still
we do not grieve as “those who have no hope” for these members all
departed triumphant in the faith.
Brother D B Jay, an honered Deacon of this church, passed
away at his home in this city August 16th 1910. He was an ordained
minister of the Gospel and for a time was actively engaged in the
work of the ministry. Some years ago he began the practice of law
iflpd attained distinction in this profession. His life was consecrated
l cause 0 f fog Lord and he was ever found lined up with the
“'^‘Brother s of righteousness.
J. W. Rodwell, another faithful deacon was called to his
reward Jan. 16ffi 1911. His life was a benediction to all who knew
him. In a quiet unassuming manner he met the daily duties and re-
sponsiblities of life, and honored his Lord and his church in his living.
He was & man in whose spirit there was no guile, and one who w is a
faithful representative of Him whom he loved and served.
Mrs. Mar&nda Waters passed away at her home Jan. 8th 1911,
after a brief illness. She was a devoted Christian whose life counted
for good and for God. Her sweet influence in the home and over those
with whom she came in contact was always a blessing.
Mrs. R. L. Boyd, after several months suffering entered into rest,
June Uth 1910. Her trust was in her Redeemer and she was ready
to obey when her Master called.
Brother J. F. Dix, fell from a building in Jan. 1911 which result¬
ed in his death a few hours afterward. He was a true Christian who
lived in daily communion with God. He was faithful in his attendance
at the services, and did what he could as opportunity offered in his
work for his Master.
Brother W. H. Mallory died Jan. 19th 1911. He had been in fail¬
ing health for some months and with a strong faith and with bright
hopes awaited the end, fearing no evil, for he felt that God was with
him,
Mrs. Nellie Sherman passed away Feb. 26, 1911. For a number
ot: years she was in feeble health but manifested a beautiful child-like
trust iu her heavenly Father. When the summons came she was ready
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and willing to depart and be with Christ.
Mrs. Lavenia Brigman, died at Dothan, Ala., Feb. 26, 1911
whither she had removed from Fitzgerald with her husband last year.
She was a 3 7 oung woman possessed of noble Christian virtues, and
whom life seemed to promise much, but God saw best to call her
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Whereas God in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to call these, our
members, from their earthly labors to their heavenly reward.
Resolved, first, that we bow in meek submission to His will,
knowing that the “He doeth all things well”. •
Resolved, second, that we express-our sympathies to the bereaved
farailies, praying God’s continual blessing and Grace upon them.
Resolved. third, that a page’be set apart in our record book of
our church as ^memorial of these our departed brethern and sisters
in Christ. Respectfully submitted.
Thos. M. Callaway, Pastor.
The above resolutions was read and adopted in conference June
Lth 1911. G. A. Jolley, Clerk.
Farmers Praise Ben
Hill and Fitzgerald
Theie is no doubt that
Farmer who attended the Upion
Convention here this week, went
home with the most fabulous story
of the hospitable manner in which
they were entertained while inF’itz-
gerald. From every side, one could
hear expressions of praise from
the delegates, of the royal hospi¬
tality extended them by this city
and county. Yes, Fitzgerald gained
the lasting friendship of every
visitor to the convention, among
the staunchest ^f whom is F. E.
Tayler, of Demorest, Habersham
county. Mr. Tayler called at the
Leader Office Thursday before
leaving for his home in northeast
Georgia, and told us to quote him
as saying that he had attended
every convention of the Farmers’
Union for many years, and that
never had they received such
magnanimous treatment as shown
them in Fitzgerald, ‘In my
travels through nine states, I
have never come in contact with a
cleverer s:t of people than you
have right here in Ben Hill Coun¬
ty” said Mr. Taylor, “and if any
citizen of this county ever comes to
Demorest, I want you to come to
my house, and we’ll give you the
very best we’ve got.” Mr. Taylor
thecrops was as equally this well-pleased with
in section and marvel¬
ed at the wonderful productivity
of our soil.
The eight electric fans operated
in the Lyric make the theatre as
coolas a summer resort.
FITZGERALD, BEN HILL COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUNE 24, 1911.
The Will Of Mrs. Eddy
Boston, June 22,—The will of
Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, founder
0 f the Cnristian Science church,
was admitted to probate in the
Suffolk county probate court today.
Attorney General James M. Swift,
of Massachusetts, immediately
took an appeal to the supreme
court on the question of domicile.
Seaboard Wrecked
Near Bowen’s Mill
The north bound Seaboard pas¬
senger train was derailed Thurs¬
day morning about two miles this
side of Bowen’s Mill, the wreck
being caused the engine jump¬
ing the track and pulling the
coaches off
The negro fireman, named Fos¬
ter, was the only one to sustain
injuries, which he received . in
jumping, when the engine turned
turtle. Engineer Dougherty and
conductor Ellison were uninjured.
On board were a jolly crowd of
picnicers, who received consider¬
able shaking up, but otherwise
were not hurt. They continued
their journey to Bowen’s Mill on
foot.
Frank Justice and family are
making progress in their western
tour. Reports have been received
from them from Dawson, Eufaula
and Clayton, Ala., they report a
a fine time and no accidents thus
far. The Leader trusts that good
luck will be with them the entire
trip.
Farmers’ Union Convention
Came To Close
With the close Thursday at noon
of the annual convention of the
Farmers’ Educatioual and Co-ope-
rative Union, there passed into
history one of the most successful
conventions that has eier been
heId in this city, and as we were
assured by all the delegates and
officials of the Union, one of the
most successful meetings in the
history of the organization.
The smoker at the Knights of
Pythias Hall Wednesday was at-
tended by practically all the visi-
tors and the evening was spent
very pleasantly, Mr. W. B. Bowen
being master of ceremonies,
After a course of refreshments,
tho gathering was addressed by
Hon. Chas S. Barrett, national
president of the Farmers’ Union,
who was followed by the newly
elected stato president, Hon. R.
F. Duckworth. Both genBemen
spoke in glowing terms of the
hospitality of Ben Hill County
folk, and of the marvelous future
this section has from a agi icultural
view point. About 9:30 the party
repaired to the Hippodrome Thea¬
ter, where they were guests of the
management for the remainder of
the evening.
Following is a complete list of
the officers elected for the ensuing
term:
President, R. F. Duckworth;
Vice President, Loring E. Brown,
Washington county, secretary-
treasurer, J. T. McDaniel, Rock-
dale county; doorkeeper, Asa D.
Colb, Berien county; conductor,
H. E. Williams, Madison county;
chaplain, W. H. Faust, Oglethorpe
; county; sargeant at arras, Grady
| Smith, Upton committee, county: members W. H.
: executive
Thompson, chairman, Dodge coun-
ty; William Bradford, secretary,
Lpton county; John W illiams,
Hart county; F. D. Wimberly,
Pulaski county. W. L. Peak and
Unity Lodge K. of P.
This Lodge has but recently
begun a revival of its old time
spirit and has almost doubled its
membership in the last 3 months.
Old members, who had become
discouraged, are again being ad¬
ded to the “live” ones, and each
meeting of the Lodge adds new
blood to its roster. At its last
Convention six new applications
were received and the character
of the applicants are an indica¬
tion of the spirit prevailing in
the Order. The new officers elec¬
ted for the current term are:
T. F. Hemminger, C. C.
J. B. Russell, V. C.
Rev. m 1. M. ^ Calloway, „ t, I relate, i .
Wm. Bailey, M. of A.
Chas. Oser, J. G.
O. H. Minter, O. G.
F a. re well Sermon
At the Central Christian Church
tomorrow night, E. Everett Hol-
lingworth, the pastor for the last
three years, will preach his fare¬
well sermon. He will also preach
in the morning, his theme being,
“The New Life in Christ.” The
Bible School will meet at 9:30 a.
m., and the Y.P.S.C.Fk at 7 p.m.
There will be the best music a$ us¬
ual, and everybody will be wel¬
come. Only once a stranger here.
Mr. Hollingworth goes to South
Carolina where he will ioin his
family for a two weeks’ rest, and
then will supply the pulpit at the
West Find Christian Church, Au¬
gusta, Ga., for several months.
His plans are not matured further
than that, but he has been called
to work in Virginia, Mississippi,
and Texas, and will no doubt be
able to make a satisfactory choice
by fall.
and E. Caban iss were elected as
delegates to the national conven-
tion to he held on the first Wed¬
nesday in September,
The closing session of the con-
ventioti Thursday morning was
for the pu. pose of disposing of all
unfinished business, and receiving
reports from the committees on
Good Roads. Education, Resolu-
tions, By-Laws, and the Legisla-
tive committee. Resolutions of
thanks to the City of Fitzgerald
and Ben Hill county were passed
before the close of the convention.
The following Kesolution, which
was unanimously adopted by the
convention, was introduced by
Hon. J. H. Patten, of Washing¬
ton, attorney for the Farmers’
Union in that city.
“Whereas, the Congressional
Emigration committee, after four
years of investigation, costing over
$1,000,000, is unanimous in recom¬
mending substantial restrictions
“as demanded by economic, moral
and social consideration,” com¬
pletely vindicating the attitude
taken years ago by the Fanners
Union, and,
“Whereas, distribution of Emi¬
grants over the South is proposed
in order to relieve northeastern
cities ot their intolerable emigra¬
tion evils,
Therefore, be it re olved by
the Georgia Division oi the Farm-
eis Urron that we are unalterably
opposed to the present enormous
influx of undesirables frorn south-
era Europe, western Asia, and
northern Africa, as well as their
distribution, ana urge upon Con¬
gre>s, the immediate enactment of
the Illiteracy Jest, which is law
in Australia, some such economic
test as is law in Canada, and other
measures' recommended by the
Fvmigratioa Commission, and in-
dorsed by our previous resolu-
tions.
The Hippodrome
The management of the Hippo¬
drome Theater seem never to tire
of making changes and improve¬
ments on the interior of their at¬
tractive air dome. Only this
week, a number of pine sgplings
have been planted in the theater
and many palms and ferns
brought into service. These are
arranged in a most artistic fash¬
ion, giving the interior of the
theater a very fresh, inviting ap¬
pearance. The show as present¬
ed, too continues to grow in fav-
or with the patrons. The pic¬
tures vaudeville, are entertaining, and the
; above reproach. To-
i night, they present a very clever
team in a laughable one act com-
edy.
Mutual Life Troubles
May Be Adjusted
Athens, Ga., Sune 23.—It is
stated here that there may be
soon an adjustment of the litiga¬
tion between the policyholders
and several beneficiaries of the
Mutual Life Insurance Associa¬
tion of Georgia, John A. Darwin,
president and treasurer. The
company is in the hands of
the court—the Jp resident
treasurer being under restraint
from paying out any money ex¬
cept to cases for death claims
where there is non-dispute. The
matter, if adjusted, will effect
more than 6,000 policyholders Jin
the state.
Mr. W.B. Mathews has returned
from Fitzgerald, where he went to
attend the state convention of the
Farmers’ Union in session there
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs¬
day, as a representative of the
local union.—Cordele Rambler,
Address Of Thomas E. Watson
Attended By Enthusiastic
Thomas E. W r atson, the
Iconoclast, fearless and with
an earnestness which could only
be born of conviction,addressed
the largest gathering of ladies
V® and Gentlemen that ever assem¬
bled to hear any Georgian in
Ben Fill County. His appear¬
i a ance at the Hippodrome prompt¬
J Laa ly at ovation 5 p. m., never was the surpassed signal for in
enthusiasm and force at any
public meeting in Georgia for
any man. Men and woman
joined in the vociferous applause
iliH that greeted the speaker. To
those who had seen Mr. Watson
pictured with horns and a
spiked tail, wild eyed and ready
to devour the universe, the
pleasant expression of counten¬
ance and his conservative utterances belied his traducers and branded
them malicious slanderers. The large audience was not kept in sus¬
pense, with a few well choson remarks Mr. Watson was introduced
by Mr. C. E. Crawley, a former neighbor now residing in Fitzgerald.
The speaker, with an eloquence r&relv equaled, presented to the
audience causes, vitel to the citizenry of the State. Education should
be free, as contemplated in the Constitution of Georgia and every
obstacle to the free use of the school and its facilities should be re¬
moved. also declaring it the duty of the State to not only furnish the
Teacher and the building, but also the tools of learning, the text
books to all the children. (Fitzgerald is that much ahead of his de¬
mands, as we have had free text books, since the city was organized,)
Primary for the United States Senate had the attention of the speaker
during the address. The reception and applause during the speaking
was a flattering compliment to Mr Watson and indicated the trend of
the public mind as represented in the audience.
At the close of Mr. Watson’s speech Mr. Fred Wimberly of
Pulaski County addressed the people on the judiciary, federal and
state. Hundreds of Mr. Watson’s Friends gathered around him
after the meeting and expressed the pleasure his visit had afforded
them.
Notice Boy Scouts
The Bov Scouts will go scout¬
ing to Bowen’s Mill, Wednesday
28th. The Scouts will meet at
the First Baptist Church Wed¬
nesday morning at five o'clock,
the trip wili be made in a wagon
and on bicycles. Scouts, “Be
prepared.”
Signed by the Scoutmaster.
Greenboro Will Get
Postal Savings Bank
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Greensboro, Ga., j une 2 3.-In
all probability Greensboro will
designated as a postal
bank by Postmaster
Hitchcock. Inspectors are here
for the purpose of securing bids
for suitable postoffice headquart¬
ers. Several property owners
have submitted bids.
Mr, Hitchcock adheres to a
policy of disignating only second
class postoffices in the belief
thereby he is extending the bank-
ing facilities to the smaller com¬
munities.
The Lyric Theatre
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Messrs. Miller and Ricke, man-
agers of the Lyric Theatre, have
received much favorable com¬
ment on the excellent character
and entertaining qualities of their
shows this week, and those who
frequent the Lyric seem to get
the habit for there is a peculiar
magnetism about it that makes a
fellow feel just like he wants to
go again the next night.
The pictures, which are always
interesting, were extraordinarily
good this week, and last night it
was the opinion of the large
crowds that the two reels shown
were superior to any ever presen¬
ted here. The vaudeville was al¬
so an interesting feature, being
an unusually clever black face
comedian. Next week, the bill
at the Lyric will consist of a team,
playing a one act comedy playlet,
“The Sporting Editor”, which is
said to be great.
Official Organ of Ban
Hill Count!. $1.50
a Year.
VOL. XVI. NO. 38
The B. V. P. U. of the First
Baptist Church was reorganized at
the home of Mrs. E. J. DorUiiney
last evening with an enrollment of
61. Talks were made by different
ones relative to the B. Y. P. U.
work, and after this Mr. Dave
Paulk was elected President and
Miss Modena Powell was elected
Secretary and Treasurer. A call
meeting was set for Sunday after¬
noon J une 25 4 o’clock at which
time they will elect other officers,
decide upon the time of meeting
and map out the work for the
year. Every member is urged to
^ afternoon. P re sent at the meeting Sunday
United Brethren
Church
The Sunday School will observe
Children’s Day at 9:30 Sunday
morning. There will be recita¬
tions, special music and old songs.
The regular services will be
conducted in the evening.
J. L. Leichliter, Pastor.
Cen.tra.1 Methodist
Church
Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p.
ra - b y Kev - J - A - Thomas the pre-
elder of the Cordele dis-
triefc.
All are cordially invited to these
services and strangers are especial¬
ly welcome.
Quarterly Conference Monday
evening 8 o’clock.
Guyton Fisher, Pastor.
First M. E. Church.
Services to-morrow will be at
the usual hours, see church di¬
rectory.
The theme of the morning ser¬
mon will be, “The Quiet Hour”
“Suggestions for Summertime
Religion”, That of the evening
sermon will be, “The Necessity of
Definite Purpose in Liife.” The
evening sermon will be of espe¬
cial interest to young people.
Special music A cordial wel¬
come to all.