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Official Organ Ben Hiii County,
. Yesterday marked the most enthusiastic day for the champions
of the Dixie Highway “Short Route.” At 1:30 p. m. eight cars
from here and several from other places left for Jacksonville, via
Ocilla, Douglas, Nicholls, Waycross, Folkston and Callahan.
"Headed by Mr. J. C. Brewer’s car the procession started from the
intersection of Pine and Grant streets and was followed by the fol
lowing cars from here: Messrs. Stubbs Dorminey, H. Garber, J. P.
Manning, J. C. Glover, Wm. R. Bowen, and R. I. Maffett, who ac
companied the tourists as far as Waycross. Each car had several
passengers, among them being Mayor Drew W. Paulk, President
Wm. R. Bowen and Secretary Isidor Gelders of the Short Route
Association. The Fitzgerald cars were joined here by a car from
Abbeville in which were Mayor O. F. Beckham, Editor L. J. White
hurst, M. C. Paxson and J. W. Wheeless.
President Wm. R. Bowen was very optimistic concerning Fitz
gerald’s and the other cities and towns on the short route, chance
of having this route made official.
Commissioner W. T. Anderson, of Macon, was late yesterday
and did not arrive in time to join the Fitzgerald tourists but arrived
in Waycross at a later hour. Upon the result of his inspection
largely depends our hope for the success of this highway.
Douglas Greets Tourists Enthusiastically
The Douglas folk welcomed the tourists in a hearty manner.
At the appointed hour in advance the fire whistle shrieked, the sig
nal for closing the city’s schools and the Eleventh District Agricul
tural college, and 400 pupils lined up with the cadets from the lat
ter, these headed by the Douglas cornet band playing and making
it a red letter day for Douglas and Coffee county. -
Waycross Provides Royal Receptian :
Waycross met the tourists eleven miles from Waycross and
gave them a rousing welcome. A brass band was carried to Wares
boro to head the procession. At the city limits Mayor Scott, T. Bea
son and members of coucil greeted the visitors, pinning badges on
them that entiled them to everything in Waycross. The proces
sion of automobiles was nearly two miles long, and as it 'moved
down Plant avenue for the parade, presented with the many elabo
rate electrical effects a very impressive scene.
The roads leading to and from Fitzgerald, and in all of Ben
Hill county, are among the best on the route, and even if this route
is not made official, Fitzgerald will still have her good roads, which
is an asset to any city. : '
Letters To Santa Claus
Dear Santa:—Bring me a doll and
cart; a doll table and a horn. Bring
me some gloves. I will soon be five
years old. I love you. December,
1915. Ida Nell Turner.
711 S. Main St.
Dear Santa:—l am 8 years old
~ 'til Christm:
Only 22 Days ’ti ristmas!
Shop early! Begin making out your list today! Selections arebetter now than later This Big Store can help you much!
Present reductions R d ‘
of extreme interest to e{! Y'to'Weal' bllyel' S!
From now until Christmas you’ll have splendid chancgs in qur big 2nd loor Dépt. Be‘sure and visi; it! ‘
LOVELY COAT SUITS: 3 sfo s ulini oit Sosiot svt
STYLISH DRESSES: Sitecs. ik Drocsos, markei Gown foss 816008 oreisioth, Serge
SMART‘COATS'FOR LADIES & GIRLS, ALL 10% OFF
NEW RUGS: Gb2 tor 810 il Buunster Seamless Rugs $25
s EMPIRE MERCANTILE CO. ™™.
LA MRt _ ‘ ’ Ue EVERYBODY
THE LEADER ENTERPRISE
Ladies’ Ribbed Underwear--Misses Union Suits--Just Received--50c. = [VERY Germent put up in Senitary Sealed Package--
Go to the Grand Theatre at our expense from Uow until Jan. Ist--E"EY 3, vorth of Cash Purchases ent
now. [ would like for you to bring
me a gold ring No. 5. Bring me a
doll, comfort for doll bed. I would
like some candy, nuts and fruit.
December, 1915.
Your little friend, :
Julia Turner.
"FITZGERALD, BEN HILL COUNTY, GEORGIA, DEC. 3, 1915,
Serbi tpl’ tect Bulgaria
London, Dec, 2—Military events in the Balkans are in a transi.
tory stage which may preface another German offensive. W hether
this will be against the Franco-British troops which hold all that re«‘
mains of Serbia or against the Russians should they laurch an attack
avainst Bulgaria from the east, the present situation gives no indica-‘
tlan:. L '
A Soloniki dispatch reporting withdrawal of Von Mackensen’s
forces from the Serbian front to Bulgaria is interpreted in some quar-j
ters as confirmation of the second alternative, i |
With Prisrend in Bulgarian hands, both the Austro-Germans and
the Bulgarians have formally announced the completion of their bet'-“
bian campaign, Vienna officially estimates the capture of more than
60,000 Serbians by General Von Koevess’ armv during the month of
November alone. |
‘y Belligerents for Ford Party
Wasbington, Dec. 2 —Secretary Lansing announced today thay
members of the peace party planning to sail on the ships chartered by
Henry Ford will not be given passports to belligerent countries, but
only to neutral states in Europe.
- Secretary Lansing made it plain that passports were given to
American citizens for belligerent countries only when businese made
it absolutely uecessary to visit there or when they were invited by
some governmental agency in those countries, Mr. Lansing explained
that no distinction was being drawn between members of the peace
party and other American citizens and that the general ruléof the de
partment of state was being applied, A ‘
The ruling, however, was generally interpreted as meaning that
the United States does not regard unofficial peace missions by private
persons as business of an urgent character.
Very few ipplications have been made for passports to visit belli
gerent countries, as the plan of the peace party is to assemble’ a con
vention in one of the neutral countries and put into operation their
plans from a neutral capital as a base.
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Greece Threatened by the Teutons
'Athens, Dec 2—Representatives of Austria and Germany have
informed the Greek government a:cording to The Neon Asty, that if
the demands of the quadrupple entente are granted, the central em
pires will ** cease to consider Greek Macedonia as friendly territory ”
Miss Elsie Tisdel returned yester
day from a few days’ visit to her
sister, Mrs. Robert Kilcrease, of Way-
Cross.
THRICE-A-WEEK
Mr. and Mrs. H. Garber and Miss
Eva Garber were amongy the Dixie
Highway Short Route tourists from
here to Jacksonville.
Montenegrin T A
/ Berlin, Dec. 2—Teutonic forces, pressing their campaign acain}t
Montenegro have occupied the towns of Pievlje‘ and Jabuka, in norl,h'-
eastern Montenegro, near the Serbian border, German army heads
quarters announced today. o
Capture of 4,000 adaitional prlsone.rs and two cannon is reportec
in the official statement, which reads: ‘
. “‘To the west of the Lim river, Boljanic, Plevije and Jabuka were
occupied, To the southwest of Mitrovitza, 4,000 prisoners and tavo
cannon were captured,”
W. &A. Commission
Is To Mest Soon
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 2—The W.
& A. commwmission created by the
legislature at the recent special
session is expected to meet and be
gin planuing the work looking to
the releasing of the road in a few
days. The commission is compos
ed of the Governor, Chairman
Candler of the railroad commission
J. L. Hand, of Pelham; G. Gunby
Jordan of Columbus and Fuller E
Callaway of LaGrange.
The entire commission was creat- ‘
ed by the legislature. Messrs
Jordan and Callaway were on the
preliminary commission created
by the previous legislature. They
were appointed by Governor Sla
ton being the only two non-legis
lative members on the preliminary
board.
~ Their reappointment by the
llegislature itself 1s taken as a high
‘compliment to the two. gentlemen
as well as high approval of former
iGovernor Siaton’s selections. Thev
‘are “the only members of the pre
limidar_y commission who will
serve ou the permanent board.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dorminey and
Miss Minnis Wooten, of Broxton,
were in the city yesterday, motoring
over to inspect the new home of Mr.
I orminey being erected on Central
avenue. This will be one of the hand
somest residences in the city when
completed and will have all modern
conveniences., :
For your family
and Friends! .
HANDKERCHIEFS—The Empire Store line is
town talk---For men, women, children-.-in
pretty boxes---25¢ to $1.50. : .
BATH ROBE BLANKETS_SpeciaI large Robe
“for men and women, s2.2s—children, 50c.
HOUSE SLIPPERS— for men, women and
children, in felt and leather, 75¢ to $2.00.
- LINEN PIECES—of Cluny and drawn work—
Scarfs, quers,--Mats, Towels, 25¢c to $1.50.
SPECIAL SETS FOR MEN—Notice window on
Furnishing side—soc to $2.50.
SEWING SETS— Mafinicure Sets, Toilet Sets,
Hand-made Novelties, 25¢ to $l,OO.
JEWELRY NOVELTIES Cushions, Boxes,
Comb and Brush Sets, Mirrors, 65¢ to $6.98.
- Monday
‘Wednesday
Friday
VOL. XX. NO. 144
REV. MATHEWS PRESENTED
WITH A GOLD WATCH
Quite 2 number of the members of
the Central M. E. church met at the
church at the regular prayer meeting
service Wednesday evening, and after
a good service, conducted by the re
tiring pastor, Rev. G. W. Mathews,
Mr.R.]J. Prentiss, as spokesman for
the congregation, made an appropri
ate speech, portraying Rev. Mathews
good work during his three years
here, ‘and assuring him of the sincere
appreciation of the membership as a
whole, at the end of which he pre
sented him with a gold watch and
chain, purchased by some of the mem
bers of the church in token of their
appreciation of his excellent work.
Rev. Mathews made a short speech
of acceptance, in which he thanked
the members for their kind wishes
and for their handsome gift, assuring
‘them their good wishes were mutual.
Rev. Mathews will preach his last
sermon here Sunday morning, hav
ing heen appointed pastor of the First
Methodist church at Tifton. Brother
J. L. 'Ware will fill the pulpit of the
church Sunday night, Rev. Hill, the
newly appointed pastor, not taking
charge until the following Sunday.
.
0. E. . Attention
Adah Chapter No. 15 will hold
its regular meeting Monday De¢
6, 7:30 p. m. at which time there
will be election of officers.
EMBROIDERY CLUB
Mrs. J. A. Justice entertained the
Embroidery Club at her home on
South Lee street yestérday afternoon.
After an hour of sewing and social en
joyment dainty refreshments were
served. The next meeting will be
held with -~ Mrs. T. F. Hemminger
Thursday evening. ;