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: Congress of March 18,1879,
Official Organ of Ben Hill County and City of Fitzgereld
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Rates for Display Advertising fuinisbed on Application.
Local Readers 10 cents the line ‘or each insertion. No ad taken ‘or
less than 25 cents.
Turner County will ask admittance to the Cordele Judicial Circu’t
at the next seesion of the Legislature. Its close proximity to Ben Hill,
Irwin, Crisp and Wilcox Counties makes it very desirable to join
Turner to this Circuit, The representatives of the counties in the
circuit wiil give it their unanimous support, ,
What do you think of this? The Government Printing Office,
the biggest printery in the world, furnished to Corgress during the
] ast session 38,985.600 envelopes. These envelopes bore the name of &
Senator or Representative in facsimile aud were most largely used in
sending out to a waiting, but longsuffcring publie, the utterances of
the senders in the form of speeches tuken from the Congressionsl
Record, Is there any wonder that the country is restiess?
The Atlants Journal is bent on a fruitless attempt to ferce the
State’s public scheols into a political tvimoil, Failing in getting the
principles in the “State Board” controversy to become embroil~d this
partisan sheet, fearful lest the defeat of its faction at the last elecil ..
should bring zbout total oblivion, now calls upen the “‘common school
teacher” to help it out of its dilemma. Our teachers already have all
the duties they can properly perform in the .care and education of
the children and have no interest in the sham battle carried on by this
“¢off an on” organ of reform, ;
Upon what reasoning can these cotton reports be justified; are the
interests of the manufacturers and specujators greater than those ot
the producers? The planter is your neighbor and the man ycu make
your living off, it is his interests that should concern you most, for
his interest is yours. Until the manufacturer is made to give a month
ly report of the amount of msnufactured goods on hard and the num
ber of bales of cotton needed for the following month for his consump
tion and this information given the samwe publici’y &s is now given to
business secrets of the cotton planter, every Ginner and Warehouse
man should refuse to give cut information of the cotton on bhand,
Quit stacking the cards against the farmer, you are giviog the specula
tors a club to beat you with,
L e
There is a limit to the extent that a newspaper can icfluence pub
lic opinion. To run with the crowd, along well worn paths is mostly
preferable from many viewpoints. The publisher who gets too far
ahead of the procession, generally is misunderstood and always about
a month behind with his payroll. KEvery town bas its ‘‘reformers”
who deem it their mission to turn things up-side down at every occa
sion and do not fail to advise the local pencilpusher just whom to hit.
Fitzgerald has its full quota of patriots whose ambition seems to be to
pose on all occasions and for all virtues. A cosmopolitan town such
as ours, where we have people from every climeand of many customs,
has its thorns along with its roses, Cities are not built by reaction
aries and moliycoddles, it takes live progressive mep, who do things
to build skyscrapers, pave streets, and put in white ways, To stand
still is impossible, its either to fall back or to keep marching on, there
is no middle ground. Fitzgerald’s progressive citizens believe in its
destiny and that BELIEK will build the City. A well-timed cam
paign of publicity will bring immediate results, the Bankers, Mer
chants and Farmers are urged to get together for the general goed.
Mr. Martin’s K xpense Account
The campaign expenses, as filed by the Hon. D. L. Martin are as
follows:
Blaned Wavelapes. " . vs 0 i 588000
Ll elenlnee. oo o 0 e i AOO
SO e s s Y
S BEs L e Y
Atessment by County Com, ... ... . ... o o o 16000
.Oe s L e 20000
The State Election.
As a general thing our October elections are usually perfunctory
affairs, but this year’s election demands the attention of the voters for
the reason that 8 number of important constitutional amendments will
have to be ratified by the electors. The entire State democratic ticket
as finally passed on by the State Lxecutive Committee, after its in
vestigation of the fraudulent election in Gilmer County will be elected
without opposition, as Judge Newt Morris as well as Hon, J. J.
Brown the defeated cardidate for Commissioner of Agriculture de
clined to run independent. The only opposition to the democratic
ticket will come from the socialist party, which is not expected to poll
more than about 1000 votes in the state. Georgia’s third party era is
in the hoary past, the people’s interests will in future be fought out
inside the Democratic varty in this State, Independentism has become
unpopular since the establishment of the legal primary in Georgia.
THE LEADER ENTERPRISE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 1912
: 6082
Report of the Condition of
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The First National Bank,
At Fitzgerald,
»
In the State of Georgia. at the clese
of business, Sept. 4, 1912;
RESOURCES.
Loans and Di5c0unt5....................5455,305.39
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured...... 4,378.76
U.S. Bonds to secure circulation........ 100,000.00
Dembnd logns.. ... ... . i iihens 1866221
Bankirg house, Furniture and Fixtures 20,542,531
Other real e5tate0wned................. 222.50
Due from National Banks (not reserve
Bhenite) . o e 877260
Due from State and Private Banks and
Bankers, Trust Comiparies and Sav
e Banla .. e 2,065.35
Due from approved Reserve Agents...... 93,021 12
Checks and other Ca5hi1tem5............ 634 57
Ezchanges for Clearing H0u5e........... 914458
Notes of other National 8an®5.......... 7.54.00
Fractional paper currency, nickeis & cents 827.78
LawruL Money RESERVE IN BANK, vi 7:
Speefe . o o SRILS2O 60
Legal tender n0te5............... 905.00 22,431 t 4
Redempiion fund with U.S. Treasurer
(5 per cent of circu1ati0n)........... 85,0007
Fotal (... e aede 4083,652.0
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in........ 00.. 0. ... ..$125,000.C
Sirplua fund =k. BUDOOD
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes pald . . ... e 8951
Naticnal Bank notes outstanding....... 109,000,
Due to other Nationa!l 8ank5........... 3,317
Due to State and Private Banks and
Bankers. ... e Nl 5.683,7
Individual deposits subject to check..... 194,440.4:
Demand Certificates of Dep05it........ 10,055.6
Time certificates of dep05it.............. 65,253 8)
Cashier's checks 0ut5tanding............ 11,282.39
Notes and bills rediscounted........... 19,000.00
Bil!s payable, including certificates of de
posit for borrowed m0ney........... 69,360.90
Total . i .. 00 0. .5683,652.80
State of Ceorgia, County of Ben Hill, ss:
I. A. H. Thurmond, cashier of the above-named
bank, do sclemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge arnd belief.
A. H. TaurMonD, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to hefore me this 10th day
September, 1512, Clayton Jay,
Notary Pubiic.
Oarrect—Attest:
M. W. Garbutt
J. Hawkins Goodman,
J. B. Seanox,
Directors.
8966
Report of The Cendition Of
The Third Natiomal Bank,
At Fitzgerald,
State of Georgia, at the Close of
Business, Sept. 4, 1912
RESOURCES
Loans and di5c0unt5....................5 168,505.51
Overdrafts; secured and unsecared...... 1,513.38
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation.. ....... 50,000.00
Bonds to secure Postal Savings ... ...... 1,060.00
1.8 Bondsonhand., ... .../ .- .50, NONE
Advanced on Cotton. . Z........00vvve-n. 2,735.85
PremiumsonU. S b0nd5....... .. ...... 375.00
Banking house, furniture and fixtures.. 3,549.15
Other real e5tate0wned................. 5,000.60
Due from National Banks (not reserve
Aot o e 14,039.77
Due from State and private banks and
bankers, trust companies and savings
BaRkS. e 64482
Due from approved reserve agents ...... 5,873.88
Checks and other cash item 5............ 3,676.%3
Exchange for Clearing H0u5e............ NONE
Notes of other National 8ank5.......... 964.00
Fractional paper currency, nickels and
BORIS . il e e 93.00
Lawrur. MoNEY RESERVE IN BANK, viz:
Speles c i 9142500
Legal-tender n0te5............ 1,950.00 3,375.00
Redemption fund with U. 8. Treasury (5
per cent of circu1ati0n)................ 2,500.00
Matal 0 e B 0 D
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in..................... 550,000.00
Strplns fimdi. o i e ey 5,750.00
Undivided Profits, less Expenses and
Maxeapaid. . . s eBO
National Bank Notes outstanding......... 50,000.00
Thvidends UnDAId ... .5. el e 16.00
Individual Deposits subject to check...... 64,924.92
Time certificates of dep05it5.............. 18,380.10
Cashier’s chieck 0ut5tanding............. 2,503.56
RBonds horrowed i o e 20000000
Bills payvable, including certificates of de
posit for money b0rr0wed............ 47,500.00
Total oo o s s 620485049
State oF Grorcia, Ben HiLL County, ss:
§§l, W.H. Bailey. Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
;glefnt is true to the best of my knowledge and be
ief.
W. H. BaiLey, Cashier.
Correct Attest:
J. M. Apawms,
J. B. WaLL,
J. M. Apavs,
‘ . Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to befor : me this 10th day
of September, 1912,
CHas. B. TrAL,
‘ Notary Public.
New School Reom
7
Is Toba Opened
The Board of Kducation has
made arrangements to use the old
Episcopal Church Duilding for the
new school room; it having been
previously stated in these columns
that an overflow of pupils had
made it necessary to secure more
room and an extra teacher, Sup
erintendent H. B. Ritchie states
that they are having the church
building arranged very convenient
ly for school purposes ‘and it will
be one of the most comfortable
schools in the city. The new school
will be opened in a few days, the
rainy weather making it necessary
to postpone it a little while. Mrs.
Womble, of Moultrie, has been
elected as new teacher and will be
placed in charge of this building.
All pupnils who expect to enter
school are urged to do so at once
No pupils will be allowed to enter
the first grade after this week. |
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Mr. Fred J. Hansen has retum-i
ed from a visit to Atlanta.
The Surprise Store
E The store that guarantees to sell it
for less. Don't take our word for it.
Compare prices with so-called sales. Buy
§ where your money travels the longest.
We are glad to let you have our merchan
dise for comparison.
IT you want a good $3.50 Shoe come
~around to the Surprise Store and we will sell you
one that is guaranteed for $2.39. Why pay more?
The Surprise Store
ihe ourprise Store
- Our Motto:--Your moneys worth or money back.
' Main street near P. O. Fitmserald. Ga.
8250
Report ef The Condition Of
o 9 L) . "
The Exchange National Bank
At Fitzgerald,
In the State of Georgia, at the Close
of Business, Sapt. 4, 1912,
RESOURCES
Loans and Di5c0unt5................... 498,597.99
QOverdrafts, secured and unsecured..... 9,410.61
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation....... 100,000.90
{J. S. bonds to secure U. S. deposits 1,000.60
PremiumsonU.S. 80nd5.............. 3,000.¢0
Billsof Exchande, ... ... o ol o 7,196 €4
Banking house, furniture and fixtures.. 10.315.86
Other Real Estate owned .............. 18,100.¢0
Due from National Banks (not reserve
gEenty) i o 4,884.93
Due from State and Private Banks and
Bankers, Trust Companies, and
Savinds Banks o 0 o 0 000 1B 12:97
Due from approved Reserve Agdents... 35,032 54
Checks and other Cash 1tem5.......... 1,567.09
Exchanges for Clearing H0u5e.......... 11,406.61
Notes of other National Banks ......... 6,175.00
Fractional Paper Currency, Nickels and
Genta - Lo o e 286.91
LAWLUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ:
Spegie” . 1 eao L 28040500 2RAOS 40
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer
(5 per cent of circulation) ............ 5,000.00
ROTAL: o si e s ST 89625
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in................... 100,000.00
Surplusfund” ~ ..o . o 10000000
Undivided Profits, less Expenses and
Pagespald .. ..o .o oao 362766
National Bank Notes outstanding ...... 100,000.00
Due to State and Private Banks and
Bankers. ... . .l aii 0w 2,576.36
Dividendsunpaid.. ... ..o 0L 180.00
Individual deposits subject to check.... 251,773.66
Time certificates of dep05it............. 122,218.36
Cashier’s checks outstanding .......... 4,820.21
United States deposits.........cooveue. 1,000.00
Notes and bills rediscounted........... 10,700.00
Bills payable, including certificates of
deposit for money b0rr0wed........ 55,000.00
TotAY .. 0.0 oao 5151.886 25
StATE oF GroraiA, County or BEN HiLL:
I, J. D. Dorminey cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
J. D. Dorminey, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day
of September, 1912.
JESSE GRANTHAM,
Notary Public,
Correct Attest: :
W. R. BowiN,
E. T. Jauss,
J. E. TURNER,
Directors.
This Man Would Raise
Pecans on Hickory Trees
Milledgeville, Ga., Sept. 9.
F. W. Hendrickson, the Burbank
of Baldwin county, is experimen
iting trying to raise pecans on
‘hickory trees and he has made a
‘good start in that direction. He
‘ has cut off tops of healthy trees
and top-worked them with pecan
buds.
He is much encouraged, forthe
trees have grown several feet in
a year’s time.
Mr. Hendrickson is an expe
rienced grower and gets fine re
sults from his efforts along im
provement lines.
Mr. John F. Mull, of "Atlanta,
is here visiting the family of his
sister, Mrs. Charles H. Bright
man.
Monev to loan on city proper
ty. See me at once. ‘
69-to-x. Chas. B. Teal.
Dr. Tom White Las returned]
from an extended visit in the
North.
FOR RENT-—One 5-room house
No. 505 S. Grant St. Apply to
J. C. Bush. 69-2¢
A Glimpse At Msaxico. ‘
That the reports’of the insurrection of rebels have been gr®
exaggerated, and that Mexico furnishes an unusual opportunity for
American investorg, both larze and smali, is the statem:. nt of John
S. McCauvghan, for years Ameriean consul at Durango. and now the
owner of a 150,000-ranch near that city, who is in Atlanta visiting
his si: ter, Mrs. Bobert I Brewn, at 442 West Peachircet street.
Mr, McCangharn’s statement is ezpocially interesting just at
this ime. Only Sunday morning the Associated Press dispatches
carried the story that the United States would likely intervene, so
serious was the situation in Mexico.
‘lt is not generally known, but there has not been a national
bank failure in our entire country since 1880, when the national
banking law wasz passed. Our banks are examined every thirty
days and at each examination there must be 50 per cent of the de
posits on hand and subject to a sight check.
*“ Our publie school system is excellent. Every public school
teacher is pensioned for life on full pay, after they have given 25
years’ service. *ln this way we have no old, wornout teachers in
our schools, and at the same time we offer an inducement for high
class people.
“Our high school teachers are the leading lawyers, doctors,
bankers, preachers and merchants of the country. They take turns
in giving their time to the high schools of the state, and the stu
dents are instructed in practical mattzrs by successful men of the
different professions rather than by theorists. This system has
met with great success.
‘“Recently the principal of our public school was made govenor
of a state, and the retiring govenor became principal of the school.
There is practically the same honor in being principal of a Mexican
school as there is to be a United States senator in this country, so
you may judge by that that the Mexicans believe in education.’’
Mrs. Thomas M. Griffin enter
tained several couples at Rook
last ¥riday evening in honor of
Mrs. J. M. McDonald’s guests,
Misses Marion "and Marguerite
Whittington, of Valdosta.
Prof. D. B. Nicholson, of Ro
chelle, filled the pulpit of Central
Methodist Church Sunday morn
ing and night, in the absence of
| the pastor, Rev. Guyton Fisher.
! Mr, Tom Wilcox, bockeeper at
the American State Bank, is spend
ling his vacation at the home of
jhis grandfather in Telfair county.
Mr. Ed. Northern, of Atlanta,
|is transacting business in the city.
Mr. Martin Robitzsch 1s connect
ed with the Ben Hill Company
Warehouse this season.
The Harvard professor who
claims that he is able to catch fish
\with noise probably did his ex
'perimenting with suckers.
A bpachelor who lived sixty-eight
years in one New Jersey hotel
leaves this message to young men: I
““Marrvi”
Gum-chewing has been abolished
in the navy, Now can the ghostsl
of Paul Jones, Decatur and Farra
gut rest in peace.
Guaidian’s Sale.
Georgia—lrwin County.
By virtue of an order of the
Court of Ordinary of Irwin coun
ty; will be sold at public outecry,
on the first Tuesday in October,
1912, at the court house in Irwin
County, Georgia, between the
usual hours of sale, the pine tim
ber growing and situated on the
following described land, to-wit:
The pine timber on all of lot of
land Number Fifty-nine (59) in
iT hird (3rd) District of Ben Hill
county, Georgia. conta Four
'Hundred Ninety (. res,
more or less, -.
Also the pine timber on all of
lot of land Number Twenty-eight
| (28) in the Third (Brd) Distriet
{of Irwin_county, Georgia, con
taining Four Hundred Ninetyp
(490) acres, more or less, iy
Also the pine timber on One
'Hundred Twenty-two and one.-
half (1223) acres, more or less, of
lot of land Number Sixty-two
(62) in the Third (3rd) Distriet
of Irwin county, Georgia, and
situated in and being the South
east quarter of said lot of land.
Also the pine timber op Ten
(10) scres, more or less, of lot of
Jand Number Twenty-nine (29),
in the Third (3rd) District of
Irwin county, Georgia, sajd ten
acres lying and being in the
lNox('ithwes.t corner of said lot of
and.
Terms of sale wij] be made
known on day of sale.
This 4th day of September, 1912
ELIZABETH FLETCHER, ;
Guardian of Una and M illie |
Fletcher. 68-4 w
