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Report Of Fifteenth
Annual Session
Of the Georgia Federa¬
tion of Woman’s
Clxibs
The fifteenth Annual meeting of
the Georgia Federation of Wo¬
men’s Clubs was held in Bain-
bridge Nov. 7-10th.
No rnnual meeting has ever sur¬
passed this in interest and en¬
thusiasm. Too much cannot be
said of the hospitality of the Bain-
bridge people. From the time we
stepped off the train until we left,
there was some one near us to do
something for our pleasure.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. John
E. Donalson, President City Fede¬
ration, gave a most beautiful re¬
ception tor the visitors. At the
evening session the addresses of
welcome were made. First on be¬
half'of the Federated Clubs of
Bainbridge; the city of Bainbridge,
the Women’s Club, the County of
Decatur, the Educational Institu¬
tions, from the homes of Bain¬
bridge, and the Second Congres¬
sional District. Then came greet
ings from the Daughters of
American Revolution, from State
Association, for Education of
Georgia Mountineers, from South
Carolina Federation, by Mrs.
Julius M. Visanska, Pres. Then
the response for the State Federa¬
tion, by Mrs. J. E. Hays,
Montezuma.
At this session Mrs. Hugh M.
Willet, President State Federation,
gave her annual address.
gave an outline of what the
ration is doiDg, and what it
o do. In the past two
SEMI-WEEKLY
Fitzgerald Leader.
FITZGERALD, BEN HILL COUNTY GEORGIA, DECEMBER 8, 1911.
eight clubs have been added,
the membership has nearly
There are now nearly
12,000 members. 44 clubs are
working exclusively for civic im¬
and are known as
ieagues, or civic improve¬
clubs. Twenty five are Wo¬
Clubs, having regularly
civic sections. Five
are engaged in work for their
scnools, seven for school im¬
six for public libraries,
four Mother’s Clubs, eleven phil¬
anthropic organizations, seventeen
clubs. There are only two
music clubs.
I will read from Mrs. Willet’s
address what the civic clubs are
doing. t
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Our civic clubs are waging a
crusade against tuberculosis and
all germ diseases. They work for
the extermination of the house fly
and mosquito. They work for
spring and fall municipal cleaning-
up days, for well kept lawns, clean
streets, sidewalks, alleys and back
yards, for the conservation of our
forests, for' Arbor day, public
parks, playgrounds, school gar¬
dens, juvenile courts, modern and
well ventilated schools, sanitary
drinking cups, rest rooms, public
libraries, sane Fourth of July
celebrations, international peace,
for the organization of junior
civic leagues, for the protection of
our song i irds, for rural schools,
boys and girls agricultural clubs,
county and school fairs, extention
teaching for the rural women.
The clubs are doing splendid
work in the county fairs. Last
year the Dawson club cleared
$1,000 from their county fairs.
Upon the Tullalah school the
federation has centered its efforts.
In the late summer, Mrs. M. A.
The People Will Rule
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A ► 8 Joseph M. Brown Elected Governor
State Ex. Committee Repudiated
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Georgia’s Electors Endorse The Conservative
Administration of Public Affairs
THE VOTERS DEMAND THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD
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Joseph M. Brown was proclaimed
Governor of Georgia yesterday, when
the Democrats of the state cast a de¬
termined vote for “The Rule of the
People.” '
The ex-Governor received a sweep¬
ing endorsement, and was nominated
Governor of Georgia by a majority of
44 convention votes over the combin-
ed votes of his opponents.
The complete returns show the fol¬
lowing results:
Joe Brown 86 counties.
Pope Brown 39 counties.
Dick Russell 20 counties.
Joe Brown and Pope Brown tied in
Macon county.
Following are the Convention votes:
Joe Brown 204
Pope Brown 108
Dick Russell 54
Joe Brown carried Muscogee and
Bibb counties; Dick Russell carried
Floyd, Richmond and Catham; and
Fulton went for Pope Brown. These
are the “Big Six” counties.
of the counties which are entitled
to 4 convention votes, the following
went for Joe Brown: Cobb, Clark, Hall,
Houston, Meriwether, and Wilkes; Pope
Brown carried Bartow, Burke, Coweta,
DeKalb, Elbert, Laurens, Thomas,
Troup, Washington, Ware and Sumter;
Dick Russell carried Bulloch.
Voting all over the state was un¬
usually light. In many counties the
race was indeed close, and large plu-
Lipscomb, director, announced the
completion of a model cottage to
be used as a dorraftory and teach¬
ers home. Building and equipp¬
ing this school cost the federation
$10,000. Mr*. Willet stated that
we would soon complete this school
and if South Georgia needed any
help along this line, to make our
wants known to the federation,
(Continued on 3d Page.)
The operatie selections of Victor
Canares at the Lyric Theatre all
this week have been quite a draw¬
ing card for the playhouse, and
those who appreciate high class
singing have enjoyed this much. feature Mr.
of the show very
Canares is a grand opera singer of
marked ability and it is indeed a
rare treat to listen to his interpre¬
tation of the world’s most famous
sor.gs. He sings again to-night
and tomorrow night. M-
ralities or majorities were exceeding¬
ly scarce,
The vote indicate^ that Governor
Brown’s following has been loyal to
him, and his election is a victory for
the people.
How Ben Hill County Voted
In Yesterday’s Primary Election
For Governor For Com’r of Labor
Districts Brown Pope I Jos. Brown M. I Russell Dick McCarthy Joseph I Stanley H. M
Fitzgerald 235 230 107 366 194
Bowen’s Mill 7 3 2 2 8
Dixon’s Mill 22 13 5 7 31
Ashton 26 12 2 36
Williamson's Mill 6 30 3 8 31
Vaughn 12 2 5 9
Total 308 290 117 390 309
Governor Slaton’s Tribute To
“Little Joe” Brown For His
Sweeping Victory in Primary
Atlanta. Ga.. December 7-—
Governor Slaton said tonight,
when’ it became certain that Jos.
M. Brown had swept the state
by a veritable tidal wave: i
< 4 I love the old map of Georgia
more than ever It has a !
er significance as the result of
this primary. I believe the elec¬
tion of Joseph M. Brown means
the establishment of Georgia in
the confidence of the nation. It
means the exaltation of the quiet
noble, ,, splendid , virtues t of . every
true Georgian, native and
ed, who discharges without dis¬
play the duties of life.
It means the commendatioh of ,
the faithful official whom ambi-
pon ... *0, power could ., corrupt
It means the. vindication of the
judiciary and thunders the de¬
mand of the people that the er¬
mine shall be pure and the
fountains of justice untaminated.
“It means that the home and
fireside have declared in favor of
quiet, forceful and conservative
government, without autocracy,
or vindictiveness. It means the
demand of the people that they
shall be restored to the control
Hal M. Stanley, of Dublin, was
elected commissioner of Labor, re¬
ceiving a large majority, over his op¬
Joseph McCarthy.
Official Orgaa of B«c
Hill County. $1.50
a Year.
VOL. XVI. NO. 87
their own affairs and the
choice of their own officials,
“It means that men in office
have entered into a contract with
the people that they shall retain
the election position with regard
to the enticement of a more al¬
luring prize It means that the
electors of the state love honest,
uncontrolled, capable officials,
whose conduct measures up to
the loftiest ideals of this grand
old state, and whose sympathies
ar(j jn t h
and institutions.”
“Finally. I believe the election
of Governor Brown will heal old
scars, created without cause.
of both sides may
continue their bitterness> but the
great mass of citize „ s of this
state will be open-minded and
clear-eyed in measuring the past,
inflicting condemnation only
where deserved. Without re-
gard to faction, they will be
ready to impartially contribute
thier efforts to build up their
state. May prosperity, hitherto
unknown, be the lot of every
household and business in Geor¬
gia.”