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' •• rawas*:-: == SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES BMTBRPRISE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29,1918. Don’t die on third Trade at INGRAMS. NEWS FROM IRE COUNTY ‘MERRILLVILLE" The partons and trustees of the Merrillville school met last Saturday afternoon for the purpose of electing “CENTER HILL" The long drouth has been broken, at last, and w e are having a good rain, which means a great deal for a teacher for the ensuing year. Prof. i the pelat0 alld cane crops A. L. O. Stephenson was unanl-, J|r L G Phimp3 and wlfe _ and mously elected. This will make the|,_ Q a briglj Marlannai fourth or fifth term Prof. Stephen-. F , a vlslted the former’s uncle. Rev. son has taught here, and we hope. r. q, Jackson last Thursday, and this Will be the most successful term i they are vi3lting other relatives at of all. We are sure It will. If every j Coolldge t „ l3 week one will go hand In hand with each j _ Rr3 _ G j a( -kson, who has been other and do their full duty. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Turner and Mr. Ernest McMilla-n were among those i home W’ho took a pleasure trip to Atlanta Tuesday. While there they will vis it Mr. Turner's sister. Mrs. Tiny Smith and children. spending a few days with Mrs. H. D. Payne, ' f Pine Park, has returned IE" Co didge, (la., Aug. ‘Js.—The much needed rains which recently came have proved of much value to the growing fall crops; the merry song and joylul whistle of the cotton picker and the eleven and three quarter smile of the farmer, are vie- ing witn each otner in making the citizens feel cheerful and happy once again. While the cotton crop will no*, yield near so much as it promised up until a few weeks ago, we are hoping that the price will not decline to make the returns to the grower less. Coolidge now has am ple means for ginning, in the two »?ins which are giving the beet of satisfaction, and you can get your cotton ginned here for the remarka bly low price of one dollar per bale. Mr. W. J. Whitley, who has been residing near towa for some time, Mrs. J. W. Wilson and grand ing the vcy fl°» e r of °ur young ! chMdrPn are vl8 ,„ ng manhood, and grieving the hearts of, our dear sweet mothers. Men, be j Metcalfe this week, admonished, and cease your unholy Mrs. C. C. Boland and little son,! traffic, or, I say it with holy desires, 1 who has been visiting her relatives I one dj> vou will so;el) iegret it. BE j here for some time returned home* SI-RE THY SIN WILL FIND YOU!, 7 lime * 1 ° ° j qUT* I J ast week. Mr. Nathan Holman ,of Florida, | Misses Rosa Sherrod. Alice Kai- and Miss Ora Mills, of near here, j f 0 rd and Leafie Mae Stephenson, of ° n x, I the Sa ^ em community visited Misses Birdie Sherrod here Saturday and day afternoon, Rev. J. B. Alligood, officiating. These young people are . comparative strangers here, the. Sunday. bride having recently moved to. the Mr> Roscoe McMillan and his aunt, I. M Breeden place but we ■certain-. M , T Owens, visited nt the |y wish they may have a pleasant • ' journey over life’s tempesteous sea. .home of Mr. Jack Owens In the Fre- The infant of Mr. H. I. Murphy, idonia settlement Tuesday last, which had been so sick for fome Miss Alma Dyke went over to time. « a-e glad to say is ]™ prov " i Thomasvllle shopping last Saturday. in„, and their friends hope will soon , ® be completely well. Bil>b-8mith. Big Creek unuren, near Cool- Mra. Annie Bibb and Mr. T. G. idge, was a place of gracious re-j Smith were happily married Sunday joicing last week, during the pro- j afternoon at the bride’s home, in tracted meeting. The services were moved into town/and Mr. J. J. "nd^ted by The pastor Rev A T ’ ,hc ' U Prosser, of near Pavo, has rscently. .... Rpv H n v e . iwas a great surprise to their many become a citizen of this place. j a ^ t V There were only' five add!- friends. The Times-Enterprise was repre- t | ona t o the church, but the spirit- jf r s. smith is a lady of charming ‘ e ,* e . d ' “.*LL°. We - r .° f - t . he .^ 1 S!f ht J„ C T d .„ W s a ! iuam.es, loved and highly esteemed by all that are acquainted with her. The same old game, of the far mers In this part of the county, of •running up the price of cotton pick ling, in order to get their neighbor’s {hands, has begun, and some dissat- rel.itfees in j isfactiori prevails. There is an automobile load of North Georgia men in our communi ty, looking out locations for farms for themselves, an l also acting as advance agents for a good many oth ers, who are expected to come to our famous and prosperous South Georgia. They say they will buy or rent, but prefer to rent for the first year. They are trying to rent whole neighborhoods, and are willing to pay a good price for lands. We are thinking of renting to them, and thereby get a better class of far mers settled throughout our coun ty who will stimulate the agricul tural Interests of our farmers. Mrs. Peter Miller, of near Pavo, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Leon Chason this week. of Mr. Joe Donaldson, the circulation ( present, and caused His people to be manager. j f U n 0 f joy. The ordlnace of bap- The District Convention of the tism will be administered there I. O. O. F. will assemble here on the 10th and 11th of next month, and our citizens are preparing to entertain the visitors with the old- time hospitality for which this sec tion of Georgia has ever been not ed. _ Oh, that our people, some of them at least, would lose their thirsting for the strong drink which destroys home, peace and happiness. There are signs of some things in and around Coolidge that are not good for its citizenry, and we urge upon those who are guilty to refrain be fore it is too late; for verily the way of the transgressor Is hard, and in the end it will reap its reward in a way that will seem unpleasant, but remember that when you sow com, you reap corn; sow oats, and you reap oats. So, when you sow wickedness you reap misery. And it will come, as sure as you live. Let every father who loves his child every mother with that love that only a mother knows, and every one who lives his fellow man, his country and his God, see to it that the next meeting day, which is the first Sunday In September. The shingle mill of the J. J. Bow den Lumber Co., at Murphy station, just north of Coolidge, was burned last Monday afternoon, and was a complete loss. We have failed to learn the cause of the fire. Miss Isabelle Garrard of Colum bus, Is the charming guest of Miss Ruth Williams, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jemison, on Dawson Street. $100 Reward, $100 • The reader, of this paper will he pl.aaed to fraat I ‘ “ She Is one of the leaders o( the com munity In which she lives, and they loose a good Christian woman and we gain one. We welcome her with a hearty welcome In our midst. Mr. Smith is our Post Master and ia merchant, romlng here from Ha- Ihlra about a year ago. He Is a man of fine character, loved and esteemed by all, honest and honorable In all of his dealings, friendly and socia ble with all. We wish them the greatest pleas ures of this life, and may God’s richest blessings be upon them. By a Friend. h*arn that there la at i dreaded dlaeaae In all lta __tarrh Cure ... known to the mod- Catarrh twin* a conatltuttonal constitutional treatment.' that acienee baa been able .. ... Btajtee, and that la Catarrh. Hall’* Catarrh Cure I* the only positive leal fraternity. disease, requlr*.. _ I {all's Catarrh Core I* taken Intirntlljr.Mctinjj directly upon the blood and mucoua surfaces of the system, thereby deatroyln* tbe foundation J9f the disease, and Rlvlnir the patient strenRth l.y building up tbe constitution and awlstlnR na- ’tnre In doing it* work. The proprietor hare falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials. ) Address P. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O. this growing eVll Is wiped off the: ^ sold by ail Druggist*. 75c. • face of this section, for it Is destroy- * " Take Hall’s Family IMUs for constipation BARWICK TUMBLERS ■'••• ■■ REGULAR 5 and 10c SELLERS. OIN at... SALE 2 1-2c each FRIDAY 10 a. m. =THE FAIR= BURKETTS CREEK Thomasville Bargain Store’s Extra Bargain Sale AUGUST 30th. A new line of Good- liot Received, will he pljeed on eale Saturday. August li'tth. » Host Fancy 0« Ginghams Yard-Wide Percale. Q« best quality Ov Rest Bleaching, On per yard •» OO S3,89,44,23c 78c goo,stock 1 '-. 8 C Hlph-Grtole^ Stockings, Top and Working Shirts, 38c All Dry Goods in proportion. Renumber tile Date, Auv.ust 30th. Remember the Place. Remember, you will save money by cominu to the right place. Thomasville Bargain Store, H. GOLDSTEIN, Owner. 321 W. Jackson St. Next to A. Philips (Jrocery Store We were glad to see the pleasant summer showers, Sunday and Mon day and they will do a good deal of ! good. I Mr. Robert Iluette will leave Tuesu j day for Madison. Fla., where he will stay for some time for his health,I the Baptist Church Sunday, and Rev. j as he will take treatment from a Mr. Mcore, of Quitman, preached the 'physician in that place. jevening sermon. j Miss Ella Duncan left Saturday' Messrs. C. L. Persons and K. K. j for Waycross where she will spend; Holloway, made a flying trip in while with her sister Mr**. 1‘ ~ 1 ‘ Misses Anna and Allie Mae Hurst left last Thursday for Thomasville. where they are visiting their par ents, Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Hurst. Messrs. Clifford Massey and Dur- wood Foss played with the Boston boys, when that team played with Monticello, one afternoon last week, and they also played with, them against Coolidge, defeating both teams. Mr. John Barrett, Mrs. Parson, .Misses Lizzie Culberth, Abble and Ellen Barrett attended services In Moultrie Sunday. Miss Jessie Selph is visiting her! uncle, near Pavo this week. Misses Ruby and Clara Strickland, of near Quitman, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Mas sey. Mr. J. F. Headley, of Boston, and son, Chan, of Fitzgerald, were shak ing hands with friends here Satur day and Sunday. Rev. Duncan, of Oaklawn, preach ed the afternoon sermon for us at Miss Annie Lee Rooks attended the \V. M. U. meeting at Salem church near Pavo last week. Miss Lillie Mae DeMott of Montl- cello was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Wilson a few days this week. She was accompanied home by Miss Ruby Wilson, who will spend the week therrf. Mr. Charlie Connally, who has been sick for some time is at present with his son Mr. G. D. Connally. Mr. W. 3. Gay of Cairo visited home folks Sunday. Miss Mattie Sarrett left Friday for Metcalfe where she will attend school. Messrs. Eugene and Henry Bar-j wick will leave ir 1 M nday for Nor-1 man Park, v - *111 resume their studies in f r *;:-aian Instl-j ti>te. | Rev. Dell is being assisted in the j meeting this week by Rev. Lester! Walker. Bro. Walker is a former; Thomas County boy and Ills many' friends are glad of the oportunlty of listening to his able sermons. Rev. Wilson who preached last week left Wednesday for Emory College where he Is a student. Is conducting the meeting in the absence of the pastor. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bean Sunday. The farmers are making good headway, getting their cotton out and receiving about 11 cents for lt. Mrs. 3amuel West, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Triplett spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Shepperd and family. We will be aroused early in the morning by the whistle and buzz ot the saw', In our burg. Mr. Allen Coffee will soon have his shingle mill running on full time, and the public can get shingles at the mar ket price. Mr. Coffee is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Coffee and has some experience in the shingle business All his friends wish him much suc cess In his undertaking. Mr. Vick Bean made a business trip to Florida Friday. EKTRI SIR REM01 RILE OF FURNITURE GIVEN BY B. EGNAL. OX LOWER .JACKSON STREET IN ORDER TO SAVE DKAVAGE AND COST OF REMOVAL. Sale is now on and will continue to September 1st, when I will move my place of business to No. 121 East Jackson Street, next door to the Robison Hardware Company. Furniture on sale nt LESS THAN COST, come at once nnfl con vince yourself. Don’t fail to take advantage of this opportunity. I do not quote prices as I have too many bargains to list them all. Come and see for yourself. Remember the place where I now am. Lower Jackson Street next to Thompson’s Opera House. , Walker. 1 Miss Jessie Monroe of Metcalfe is l spending a while with her cousins ; the Misses Boles. ■ Mr. George Ward went to Moul* 'trie Monday to see his sister Mrs. ! John McGraw, who is very ill. j Mr. Clifford Massey of Barwick spent Friday night with Mr. (’. II. ' Beaty. | Mr. Frank Beaty of Pavo was in ‘our midst Sunday afternoon. Miss Lillie Wood spent Sunday jwith Miss Nannie Lou Ward. Mr. Hubert Boyles and Miss Gladys ! Thornhill called on Miss Florence I Beaty Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. P. McCann filled Ills r©i- j ular appointment in Coolidge Sun day. j Rev. I. F. Duncan preached in ' Barwick Sunday. Rev. Mr. Bourn 1 will preach here Sunday, we hope to i have a large congregation. • There soonis to he some attraction about Boston every Sunday for Mr. R. L. Jackson. “He goes dear hunt ing. we suppose.” I PPELLA. We are having some rain In this section now, and most of the farmers a’e glad to see it on some of their last Monday on business. Miss Lizzie Culberth, accompan ied by her sister, Mrs. John Massey, j crops. and children, whom she has been] Mrs. J. C. Prosser of Berlin, vis- visiting this summer, left for herjited relatives in our community last home at Broxton, Oa., Tuesday af-1 'vc*eL. LEI US PROVE TO YOU: W« have a first class line of everything in the drug line and the best of prices. Our Kx department is perfect condition. Your Rx compounded |by competen pharmacists. = = City Drug Store PHONE 2S4. . The continued drouth for the past ' few weeks, has hindered the cotton jerop some In this community, but j the corn crop Is very fine. Mrs. A. P. McCroskey of Thomas ville Is the guest of her brother Mr. J. W. Wilson this week. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Woods visited cur Sunday School Sunday. Mr. Garney Williams of Barwick, and Mr. Coleman, the eye-glass spe cialist, of Atlanta, visited in our community Friday. Mrs. M. J. Martin and Mrs. R. J. Vaster and -Miss Pearl Laster, visited Mrs. B. T. Gandy one day last week. Mrs. Annie Prosser and Rev. A. T. Hart, of Thomasville, visited Mr. and .Mrs. i. P. Hart Wednesday. The many friends of Mr. T. A. Redding will lie glad to learn that he is better at this writing.* Mr. and Mrs. Sim Me Ken ale. and Miss Ethel Green, of Patten, accom panled by Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Joiner, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs H. J. Laster Sunday and also tended Sunday School. Mr. Frank Blanton and Misses Nannie and Alice Hart visited and Mrs. M. J. Martin Sunday. Miss Rosa Lee Rogers, of Patten The eotton crop In this motion of and Mr ’ Harve >’ 0reea ’ an<1 slstcr the country is cut off at least one- Miss Inez Green, of Pavo, and Mr. thlrb by the continued weather and Wesley O’Neal, of Coolidge, were those that are lucky enough to get among the visitors at McGraw Sun- hands to pick it will get the bulk of | « their cotton, the first picking over a . , r , Cane and potatoes are also consider* i Mr. J. A. Sherrod and Mrs. Annie ably damaged. | Stephenson a ••’ Misses Leafy Mae 8tqpbenson, A Pee Raiford, Rhoda ternoon. Mr. Grady Redfearn of Moultrie, spent a few days of last week with lils sister, Mrs. Henry Massey. Miss Lou Redfearn returned Sat urday utter spending two weeks In Atlanta, and Nashville, Tenn., where she ha* been spending some time with her grandparents. Mrs. R. H. Redfearn, accompan ied by her daughter, Ruby, little grand-daughter. Flora Beaty, and lltfle Thelma Hulitt, spent Wednes day with Mrs. ^allle Redfearn, In Pavo. Messrs. J. F. Headley and It. D. Brown made a business trip to Tal- lokas district Monday afternoon. Mrs. Fnderwood. of Quitman, and son. Mitchell, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. John Massey. FREDHHA Rev. T. A. White filled his regu lar appointment at Fredonla Satur day and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Floyd of .. . _ „ „ . > Thomasville visited relatives In our Master Earnest Scully spent a few eommunlty 3unday afternoon. days with his Bister Mrs. A. J. Christa last week. Miss Bessie Sasser spent Saturday night with her aunt Mlsa Ola Chason. Mrs. W. P. Singletary spent the day with her mother last Sunday, hut we are very sorry to report at this writing that Mrs. W. P. Single tary’s little son James Is sick with the yellow Jaundice. Miss Joe-Emma Thompson spent Saturday night with her friend Mlsa Ruth Wl'son. Mr. A. J. Christa and wife spent last Sunday with the latter* parent* Mr. and Mr*. E. P. Scully. Mrs. L ttie Carlton Tallahassee, Florida is the guest of Mrs. W. T. Smith this week. There Is a singing school being taught at Fredonla this week by Prof Spires, of Cordele. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Philips of Ma rianna, Fla., were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Fleetwood Thursday. Rev. R. G. Jackson ot Ochlocknee visited relatives In our neighbor hood Friday. Mrs. Alex Parramore is spending the wek with her parents near Cool idge. Mr. Charlie Dixon and sister* Miss Birdie and Mias Lady of Thomas- The dry weather still continues In this section, and the cane and potato crops are suffering for want of rain. It looka now like the crop will not be up to the expected yield. The pinder crop is also cut off badly, by the continued dry weather. Late cotton is somewhat short. . Mr. 8amnel Weat attended preach- 'Sunday ” “ fin* »t Sunday. Her. Mr. Peck Sherrod vlr’t-1 Mr. and Mrs. Sam 3herrod at Merrillville Sunday. Messrs. James and Aubrey Hart visited Mr. Stafford Sherrod Sunda' ‘SALEM’ We make and carry in stock light delivery wagons suitable for grocers, butchers, and truck farmers. A. W. Palin & Son.