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Official Organ Ben Hill County.
* Farmers Organize
For Better Prices
Officials Meet at Union
City to Perfect Cam¬
paign for Coming Sea¬
son.
Union City, Ga., March 8.—
The officials of the Farmers’
union met here recently rnd plan¬
ned a campaign for pushing the
work of preparing for the fight of
pricing this year’s crop. !
The facts gathered at the recent
convention held in Macon, showed
that 90 per cent of the members
of the Farmers’ union grew their
home supplies last year.
The officers present were Hon.
Lawson E. Brown, Sandersville,
Ga., president; W. H. Faust, Og-
lethorge, Ga., vice president; J.
T. McDaniel, Union City, C*a.,
secretary-treasurer; J. L. Lee,
Stone Mountain Ga., state organ-
izer.
The officers will be actively in
charge of the work.
The Macon meeting of the 15th,
16th and 17th of February, was
the best ever held in Georgia by
the Farmers’ union, and it is con¬
fidently believed the union will
grow even more rapidly and that
thousands who have never belong¬
ed, will become identified with the
work.
The Farmers’ union is hoping
that tbe late rains which have in¬
terfered with the sowing of grain,
will not cause the planting of too
much cotton. The landlords should
see that at least 50 per cent of tbeir
land is planted in food crops.
It is believed that the specula¬
tors are planning to get this year’s
cotton at a basis of 8 cents per
pound.
Waycross Educator
Coining to Atlanta
Waycross, Ga., March 11. To
engage in lyceum work with head¬
quarters in Atlanta, E. A. Pound,
for seventeen years superintendent
of public school of Waycross, and
one of the best known educators
in the state, tendered his resi^na-
tion today to take effect June J.
He is a brother of J. M. Pound,
former state school commissioner,
No successor has been chosen.
This Selling of New Suits and Dresses at The
Empire Store is Indeed Noteworthy.
T here’s an “air” about these dresses that’s different from the ordinary sort—little style points
that are distinctive—fresh, clear-cut models, from New York’s best modistes, that are not
ly exquisite in design and color on¬
moderately priced. For combinations but have the added attractiveness of being very
instance-
Linen Dresses at $7.50 to $12.50
One-piece dresses of shrunk linen in daintiest col¬
orings. Tub dresses that embody all the style-
points of the heavier and warmer materials. Some
remarkable values around $8.50 and $10.00. Ev¬
ery dress a different style.
We’ll also be glad to show you those Lingerie and Wash Dresses at $4.48 to $13.50 that you’ve heard so much about-
Dainty Neckwear for Women.
Charming Hand-made Jabots of Lace and Silk.
Plain Lace Collars, Rose Jabots of Ribbon, lit¬
tle Persian Fixings, just the right touch for the
well-dressed woman, 25c, 35c, 50c to $1.50.
SEMI-WEEKLY
Fitzgerald Leader
FITZGERALD, BEN HILL COUNTY GEORGIA, MARCH 12, 1912.
Farmers Held Big
Rally Saturday
A farmer’s rally was held at the
Court House Saturday morning,
when President Lawson Brown of
the Farmers' Union, and Prof. J.
W. Hendricks of the State Col¬
lege. of Agriculture, addressed a
gathering of about two hundred,
including the farmers, teachers
and pupils cf the county.
Prof. R. J. Prentiss introduced
Prof. Hendricks, who spoke in¬
terestingly on the Boy s’ Corn
Clubs of the state, and after him
President Brown was introduced,
who apoke at length upon the
needs of the Union, stressing the
point that organizntion is the
mam f ac t or needed in the Farmers’
Union ranks at pre sent.
Mr. J. J. Cowan, of Emanuel
County also addressed the
This was the first visit of the
State President to Ben Hill Coun¬
ty, and the farmers of the county
and the business men of the city
were pleased to have the pleasure
entertaining him.
Labor Men Expected To
Plead Guilty to Dyna¬
miting Charges.
Indianapolis, Ind., March 11.—
Neither W. N. Harding nor A. R.
Hovey, attorneys for the indicted
iron workers, was willing today
to reveal the plans for the defense
when the alleged dynamiters are
called for trial Tuesday morning.
It is reasonably certain, however,
that demurrers will be filed.
If Judge Anderson overrules the
demurrers, as it is predicted that
he will, the defendants may be
asked to plead directly “guilty or
not guilty.”
Various predictions have been
made regarding the pleas of
accused men. United States At¬
torney C. W. Miller has expected
several of the accused to plead
and throw themselves on
mercy of the court.
We have a 25 cent piece at this
one side of which is perfect-
smooth and is beautifully en-
with the letters, “B. E.
Original owner can get same
telling date of coin, paying for
ad and $2. reward.
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■=-iUVU STORE
W. R. BOWEN, President. J. A. MURPHY,
Manager
Ben Hill County’s Financial Condition.
Fluttering R.eport Ma.de By Wesley WeJker,
Retiring Clerk of the Board of County Com.
Wesley Walker, the retiring clerk of the County Commissioners,
made the following report of the ffnancial condition of Ben Hill
County to the Boird of Commissioners at their last meeting:
Total amount Warrants isseud from Jan. 10th, 1911, to
Feb. 6th. 1912.............................. $43,067.30
Warrants redeemed ......................
.
Total Outstanding Warrants to date........ $
Records against the Tax Collector:
Taxes Due the County for 1911 $44,693.21
..........
Amount Collected and Turned into Treasury 37.504
Balance due County to date........... $ 7,189.21
Records against the County Treasurer:
Amount paid into Treasury from .Jan. 1st, 1911, to date
Amount paid out...............................
Balance in Treasury............... § 1
Some of the well recognized signs of
a banks strength, wisdom and popularity
are:
Large voluntary protection fund for
depositors, called surplus, as compared
with the capital stock and age offthe
bank.
Large deposits, as compared with
other banks in the same section of the
country.
This bank organized as a National
Bank in 1906.
Our paid in capital stock is
Our $ 100 , 000.00
voluntary protection
fund for depositors is $90,-
000 . 00 .
This, together with our
undivided profits, makes $ 102 000.00
,
Our deposits range around,
having recently passed the
high water mark for Fitzgerald
deposits, $400,000.00
Upon these truths, we have splendid
grounds for inviting new accounts from
corresponding bankers, at large, and
from every class of depositors in our
home territory.
The Exchange National Bank.
Student’s Bank Is Inaugurated
A matter of considerable inter¬
est to the school patrnns is the in¬
auguration by Superintendent
R chie and Professor Morris of a
Students’ Bank in the pupils
schools of the city. The system
will be c inducted on the same plan
as a regular banking institution,
and besides giving the pupils in
Silk Dresses at $6.98 to $15.00
In Foulard, Taffeta and Messaline Silks. Some
have large collars, others in low round Dutch col¬
lars, and others still in V neck with dainty four-
m-hand at yoke. All colors and black in this lot
$6 98 to $15.00.
the business department valuable
experience, habit it also encourrges the
of saving in the individual
pupil.
The Leader is now printing the
rules and by-laws to govern the
Bank, and at a later day will go
of more the thoroughly into the details
system.
Coat Suits at $13.98 to $25.00
Cream Serges, Pekin Stripes, Novelty Mixtures,
Self Stripes, suits of excellent tailoring in the sea¬
son’s newest styles. Snappy suits of the better
qlass at prices most moderate, $13.98, $14.98,
Low-cut Shoes of Newest Styles,
White, Tan, Kidskin and Patent Low-cut Shoes of
newest vogue, Dorothy Dodd, Grover, Empire
Special, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4 and $4.50.
It Looks Good
For Underwood
According to Senator
Bankhead, Who Man¬
ages Campaign.
Washington, March 10.—Sen¬
ator Bankhead, of Alabama, who
is in charge of the campaign of
Oscar W. Underwood for the dem¬
ocratic nomination, in a statement
issued Saturday, expressing his
gratifiaation at the pronounced
success with which the campaign
of Mr. Underwood is meeting,
points out that the latter is not
neglecting his duties as democratic
leader even to advance his own
political interests.
Early in tie campaign Mr. Un¬
derwood told his supporters that
whatever was done toward his
nomination must be without his
aid or active support; that he had
his work cut out, and was going
to do it to the best of his ability.
This attitude has been universally
applauded. His friends insist
that they will conduct a fight for
him in keeping with the dignity
and importance of the high office
to be filled. Mr. Bankhead’s
statement follows:
“We have had hundreds of ex¬
pressions from all parts of the
country pledging support.” Sen¬
ator Bankhead said. 'These prof¬
fers have come from quarters
wholly unexpected and, in many
instances, from people and sec
tions hitherto believed to be com¬
mitted to other candidates.
“Mr. Underwood has had nu¬
merous calls to make public ad¬
dresses during the campaign, but
these be has consistently declined
because of his high conception o
a complete and full performance
of the duties involved in his posi¬
tion as majority leader of the
house.”
Presbyterian Church.
In tbe absence of the pastor the
Rev. D. B. Nicholson, Jr. has
kindly consented to preach at the
morning and night services on
next Sabbath. All the members
are urged co uphold his hands by
their presence and prayers. Every¬
body is cordially welcomed. The
prayer meeting services will go
on uninteri uped, being in charge
of the Elders.
The pastor will return in time
for the following Sabbath services,
S. G. Hutton.
Official Organ of Ben,
Htli County. $1.50
a Year.
VOL. XVII. NO. 18
Much Joy at Unadilla
Over Ocilla Southern
Unadilla, March 11.—Practically
the entire amount of stoci and
bonds of the Ocilla Southern rail¬
way asked for by President Hen¬
derson have been subscribed. The
road is now certain for Unadilla
and there is much joy manifested
over the successful efforts ot tbe
soliciting committee.
Mr. Henderson and attorneys
are here tonight for the purpose
closing the contract with local
subscribers. They will leave to¬
morrow, but not without leaving
an iron-clad contract guaranteeing
that the Oeilla Southern will cross
the Georgia Southern and Florida
at Unadilla. The surveying corps
is expected to start from Unadilla
shortly and work toward Rochelle.
Troops Are Ordered
Along The Mexican
Border
San Antonio, Tex., March 10.—
Orders have been received from
Washington by Gen. Duncan to
send one troop of the Third caval¬
ry to Sanderson and another at
Canulillo, in the Big Bend country.
Gen. Duncan wired the war de¬
partment asking authority to hold
up the order until the department
has received his reports on the
towns along the border which have
requested troops’ assistance.
The general says if there is to
be a large movement of soldiers it
would be advisable to delay de¬
partures of the two troops until
the department decided upon the
advisability of sending men to all
the towns which have asked for
them. If the general’s request is
granted it may result in all the
cavalry at Fort Sam Houston be¬
ing sent to the border for duty and
it will be necessary to bring troops
from other departments into the
east.
The many friends throughout
the county to Mr. J. A. Bussell,
R. F. D. carrier of Abba, will re¬
gret to know that he sustained
very painful injuries yesterday
when his horse ran away, pitching
him out of the vehicle. Mr. Bus¬
sell’s leg was broken.