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* The above map shows the two routes recommended The short route from Macon dnrect‘soum, n
bee line, is recommended-by Commissioner W. T. Anderson; distance 2.?8 miles, 1t has one ferry, at Folk
ston, easy to cross at al! times at a cost of 25¢. The longer line represents the route recommended by
Commissioncr Clark Howell is 370 miles long, has a trestle of five miles over the Altamaha swamp, which
can only be used in day time and at a cost of $3. One ferry over the Satilla river and another over the St,
Mary’s at their widest points with charges of 75c in each case and can-only be used safely at high tide.
PERSONS-PRYOR l
Mrs. Sarah S. Persons, of Fitz
gerald, announce the engagement of!
her daughter, Jeffie, to Mr. Shepherd
Green Pryor, Jr, the wedding to!
take place at the Baptist Church
Saturday afternoon, Dec. 25, 1915.
“Santa! Yum, yum.” say‘s the
kid.
For your convenience the Empire Store will remain open evenings till 9 o’clock—Friday 10 p. M.
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Every Department of this good s‘tore is ready to help you to the best items obtainable--Upstairs;land downstairs the Christmas
spirit reigns supreme and stocks are suggestive of most appropriate Gifts for cvery member of the family—Don’t let the
weather interfere—Rain or shine the Big Store is ready to help you to the utmost.
Here are some Splendid Reductions
Just in time for Chmstmas!
2nd Floor---% off Trimmed Hats and Millinery. -
' % off Ladies’ Suits and Dresses. -
Rack Special Suits at $2.98, $4.98, $6.98.
‘ Rack Special Dresses at $4.98.
Main Floor---10% off all Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits.
109% off all Sonneborn Suits and Coats.
% off all Boys’ Clothing. ,
10% off Muffs and Fur pieces.
109% off Trunks and Bags, Rugs & Squares
Ladies’ Sweaters, Men’s Sweaters,—Boys’ and Girls’ Sweaters—lo% off from now till Chiristmas!
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in old, strong compa
nies, 71 don't r IBk
young, companies.
J. B. TURNER, at
Exchange National Bank
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FITZGERALD, BEN HIILI, COUNTY, GEORGIA, DEC. 20, 1915.
. Boy Henderson of Ocilla was
in the city to-day onbusiness.
Rev L. A. Cooper, ask us to
state that he needs $50:00 fcr
someneedy families, any contri
bution will be gladly accepted.
| Mayor Kelley Holt of Rebecca
'spent the day in the city.
THRICE-A-WEEK
Neighbors Fall Qut
In Williamson Settlemer t
Two families on the W. B.
White farm, North West’ of ‘the
city were participants in a cut
ting affray Saturday night as a
result of which Mr. Ingram lies
at the point of death and Mrs,
Henry Stone and four daughters }
are in jail awaiting commitment
trial charged ,with the crime.
1t appears that the two families
have had some trouble overa
cow ;and the cutting followed.
All parties are white.
City Election Tomorrow.
The regalar annual election!
for city officers wlll take place
at the City. Hall Tuesday. A
Mayor, four Alderman, Treasur
er, Bond Commissioner and a
full board of education will be
elected. There is no oppozition
to any of the nominated candi
dates so there will bea light
vote polled.
I LEND FARMERS MONEY ‘
5 and 10 years best
terms. J. E. TURNER, ‘
Exchange National Bank.‘
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Red Jones is daily receiving‘
letters from chicken fanciers
from various parts of the country
Fad‘vising him that they will be
at the Fitzgerald show with their
birds. A fancier from Miss
issippi writes ‘‘l haven’t been to
your ¢ity since shacktown days,
and I am glad of the opportunity
to exhibit my birds in your city,’’
they are coming from all over
the South. This is going to be
some show, and don’t you for
get it.
A few flakes of snow reminds
us that winter has set in.
Editor Fred Rickeson of the
Coffee County Progress of Doug-
Jlag was in the city to-day.
' Mr. E. P. Dismuke of Colum
busiwas in the city Saturday
looking after the re-renting the
Mercer House, which Mrs. Dis
muke recently acquired. -
Handkerchiefs, Novelties,
Cut Glass, Toilet Articles, 25¢ to $5
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Kid Gloves, Silk & Lisle Hosiery, 25¢ to $1.50
ey b et g o
Turkish Towels, Linen pieces, Table Lin
ens, Napking: AN, Shess make sppropeiate gitie for the busy
EMPIRE MERCANTILE COMPANY
¥nkßwwfw. . ONE PRICE EVERYBODY
ATTENTION OF SCHOLAR§ 4
Which is correct, Depositary
or Depository? -
Uncle Sam deposits Government
Tax and Revenue moneys here
whether you choose to call us
Depositary or Depository.
Uncle Sam is a careful depositor.
Many other careful depositors o
make us their Depositary or
Depository until we lead all banks
in this part of the state in deposits.
New accounts invited.
THE EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK.
On Honor Roll. ;
Mrs.. Arthur Day returned from
I-iawkinsville, where she has been
spending the week end with Mr.
Day who is holdiur an important
position in that city.
WE SELL OLD NEWSPAPERS
¥ our Money
PROTECTED BY THE
: U. S. GOVERNMENT
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Under the provisions of the new FEDERAL
RESERVE ACT your money ls SAFER THAN
EVER in this bank. The government stands
guardian. Periodiqal examinations by govern
ment experts are made for the benefit of depos
itors. A large sum in absolute reserve against
its liabi.ities is kept with the government. In
addition, there is the PERSONAL INTEGRITY
of the’officers of this institution_
~ New Accounts Welcomed
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FITZGERAL.D, GA.
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Friday
VOL. XX. NO. 152
For a quick trip from Macon
take the G. S. &F. for Grovania
and m:ke prompt connection with
\the Ocilla Southern. Leave Macon
a%4 p. m. and arrive at home for
lats supper.