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Yol I. No. 8 DEMONSTRATOR FOR COFFEE CO. All progressive citizens will be in terested to know that Coffee County now has<a full-fledged Farm Demon strator. He was placed here by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the State College of Agriculture. He is employed for ten months at a salary of $75.00 per month. One-half the salary is paid by the U. S. Government; the other half by donations from the banks of the county, appropriations by the Board of Education, and the County Commissioners, and a small amount must yet be raised by private sub scriptions. A committee composed of Prof. Floyd, Prof. Melvin Tanner, C. R. Tidwell, C. E. Baker, E. L. Tanner, succeeded in raising a good portion of the money needed, Later a perma nent agricultural committee, com posed of Prof. Eloyd, Chairman, C. E. Baker, Treasurer, and Prof. C. W. Davis, Secretary, was appointed and will have general supervision over the work. The plan of the Government is to select about forty farmers who will agree to follow directions on any de finite number of acres on their farms as to plowing, selection of seed, cul tivation, etc. The Demonstrator will make frequent visits to these farms and keep in touch wdth the work. He will visit other farms, too, as he has time. As these forty demon stration farms are to be scattered as far as possible over the whole coun try, every farmer who is interested in better and modern methods will have an opportunity to see the work. The Farm Demonstrator will work in cooperation with the County Supt. of Schools in enlarging the boys’ corn club and girls’ canning club work. Prof. Floyd is very much in terested in the development of this phase of agricultural endeavor by the boys and girls of the county. He desires that Coffee County shall com pare favorable with the best of Geor gia counties next fall. Prof. Phi! Campbell, State Agent, has appointed Mr. G. B. Eunice, form ely connected with the Agricultural School, Demonstrator. He will be in the field five days and in the office one day each week. This office will be maintained in Douglas so that farmers may drop for information while in town. He has already many bulletons which will be distributed free to all who may desire them. READY Never before has our stock been so complete in every detail and depart ment, to take care of your winter and Christmas needs, and gifts for your friends. Come let us help you select your presents, and we will save you money. Buster Brown Hosiery, ties, handker chiefs, silk parasols, rugs, squares, trunks, bags, suit cases and clothing for every-body. W. L. Douglas shoes, hats, fancy vests, millinery, silks, velvets, under wear, top shirts, blankets and quilts. A special reduction of 33 per cent, on all our ladle,s suits, coats and skirts. We handle every thing and sell for less. Levins Department Store I Douglas, « iTruLi une~of~ cijiii toys j LAWSON KELLY’S RETIREMENT Today witnesses the close of Col. 1 Kelley’s two successive terms as So- j licitor of the City Court of Douglas. That office has never been held by a more efficient officer or a more capa ble lawyer. He proved himself a splendid criminal lawyer and his rec ord of convictions will be hard to raise. Col. kelley belongs to that type ; of manhood who dosn’t believe that to be a successful lawyer means that one must be a rascal. Some of the most honorable men since laws were decreed, have been lawyers, and the profession is justly proud of the law yer who lives up to the ethics of his profession. The Progress predicts a succestful career for Col. Kelly! whether in publie or private life. ANNUAL INSTITUTE HELD IN DOUGLAS. Beginning December 29th the Coffee County Teacher’s Annual In stitute, holding for five days, will be held in the Auditorium of the G. N. C. & B. 1., at Douglas, Ga. All rural teachers are required by law to attend, since it is held for the benefit of them and their schools. A cordial invitation is extended to the trustees and the patrons of the different schools throughout the county to be present as much as is convenient for them to do so. We realize that Douglas is a buisy little city and claims a progressive people, but we trust that they will demonstrate their appreciation of having this institute held in their city, more than they have in the past, by paying, at least, a few visits to the institute wffiile it is in session. It causes the teachers to feel more at home and that their work, which is of untold value, is being appreci ated. J. Gordon Floyd, c. s. s. Prof. Eunice has only been at work ten days and he reports great pro gress already thirty farms Put of the forty desired by the Government have already been selected. Prof. Eunice has his whole soul in the work and has decided to take sixty farms instead of forty. Other information will be furnish ed from time to time. C. W. Davis, Secretary Coffee County Agricultural Com. Douglas, Georgia, December, l£th 1913 CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR Or DOUGLAS V JIB* Av v HEn;: I COL. T. A. WALLACE MRS. C. W. ROBERTS ENTERTAINS 13 GUESTS On Saturday evening-, December 13, 1913, Mrs. C. W. Roberts enter tained 13 guests at a six course din ner in honor of Dr. Roberts’ 30th birthday. Those invited were : Dr. H. C. Whelc'nel, Dr. Quitman Hol ton, Dr. Jno. R. Smith, Col. M. D. Dickerson, Col. J. J. Willingham, Col. W. A. Wood, Mr. J. M. Ashley, Mr. E. L. Tanner, Mr. C. H. Ross, Mr. G. M. Stanton, Mr. H. B. Cur ling, Mr. J. A. Roberts and Mr. C. j W. Meeks. Col. J. J. Willingham was toast master, his to “Our Hosts” was well given, responded to by Dr. Whelchei, “Our Profession’’; Mr. Stanton, I “Our Wives”; Dr. Holton, “Our Mothers”; Mr. Wood, “Our Boy hood”; Dr. Smith, “The Mystic ’l3” Col. Dickerson, “The Present Eve ning”; Mr. Ashley, “Our Trade”; Mr. J. A. Roberts, “My Big Broth er”, Mr. W. A. Wood, in behalf of those invited, presented a handsome suit case with an ebony traveling set to the host of the evening, who responded in a very appropriate : manner. Mrs. Roberts was assisted in en tertaining by Mrs. W. A. Wood and Mrs. Q. Holton. At Methodist Church Sunday. • Important Christmas Services Sun day morning and evening. Rev. M. A. Morgan will preach at both hours on topics appropriate to j the Christmas season. His sermons j will both be, pure simple gospel' de liverances, and a cordial invitation is extended to aii to hear thesejdiscour- j ses. Let ail Douglas people hear the gospel on these Hollidays THE BUICK AGENCY On last Saturday Duggers Garrage sent a crew to Savannah consisting of W. J. Dugger, W. M. Dugger and Dan Worth for Some newßuick cars. After stopping at several places 1 along the route and demonstrating the cars they reached here Tuesday at noon with one 24 rr adster, one 36 roadster and one 37 touring car.; They report a nice trip back through the country and have some very pret ty cars They think they have this i entire lot sold. Besides Coffee, Jeff Davis and Appling, they have recent ly had Ware anu Pierce added to their Buicl: agency, which will give them a nice territory. E.JS , f £R • S.Pf.B 1/6 R whet is mm wrniom was FRESH GROUND PALAGRA PROOF CORN MEAL COURT BREAKS ALL RECORDS. Waycross, Ga., Dec. 15 When he consolidated the results of the two weeks of Superior Court of Ware county that virtually brought to an end the work of T. A. Parker as judge of the Waycross circuit, Clerk E. J. Berry to-day found that the court, just adjourned to convene again January 19, had broken all previous records for the circuit in point of convictions. Of twenty-three felony cases twen ty-one convictions were returned, only two cases resulting in acquittals. Solicitor General M. D. Dickerson gets the credit for this record, and by the work accomplished smashes records previously established by for mer Congressman William G. Brant ley, while he served as solicitor gen eral and former Solicitor General John W. Bennett. No such record has ever been made in either the Waycross or Brunswick circuit of which the Waycross circuit was cre ated. When the adjourned term is concluded it is possible the record will break anything ever established in Georgia. The grand jury took special notice of the work of the solicitor general agd complimented him highly for his services in behalf of the state. The friends of Solicitor Dickerson are well pleased at his record and predict for him continued successes in his profession. POLITICS AT NICHOLLS. Saturday bids fair to be the livest times, in municiple politics down at Nicholls, they have ever pulled off. Two full tickets are out and much interest seems to be taken in the mat ter. Nichols is a good town, full of good citizens, and in fact it would be a hard matter to make a mistake in electing either ticket. Below we present the two tickets as furnished us: Fop. Mayor H. Meeks J. A. Davis For Aldermen N * P. L. Streat D. L. Cannon A. J. Meeks J. M. Waters E. Burkett S. B. Lewis W. L. Thompson J. E. Humes J. M. Waters C. B. Gibson Mrs. R- ’bira Pillsbury, pest gradu ate nurse, 126 Gaskin Avenue, Doug las, Ga. Phone 143. EARLY EDITION NEXT WEEK. The Progress will be issued on Wednesday of next week in order to accommodate the special Christmas matter which will be of vast interest to our readers and so that our force may celebrate the holidays in proper style. This will necessitate quick work on our part, therefore i all copy must be in by Tues day noon. This is impera tive. CITY CLERK’S FI NANCIAL REPORT Statement showing the Resources and Liabilities of the City of Douglas December Ist 1913. resources: Public Buildings and Real Estate $90,000.00 Water and Light Plant and mains 85,000.00 Sewers 11,000.00 Live stock and tools 800.00 Fire Hose and reels 2,000.00 Advalorem taxes, 1913 22,930.00 Open accounts 1,650.00 Bond fund 3,307.80 Sinking fund and interest 5,760.00 $222,447,80 LIABILITIES'. Bonded indebtedness $126,000.00 Interest on bonds 4,992.83 Bills Payable 17,620.00 Bills Payable interest 1,358.37 Open Accounts 1,261.06 Over draft 1,270.65 Outstanding Vouchers 1,426.01 Public buildings and furni ture 3,139.29 Ballanee 65,379.59 $222,447.80 Net Resources December 1, 1913 $65,379.59 Receipts and Disbursements of the City of Douglas from December 1, 1912 to December 1, 1913. RECEIPTS. Ad valorem Taxes 1912 $22,817.18 Advalorem Taxes 1913 2,020.55 Special License 4,682.35 Street Tax 1,331.80 Police Court Fines 1,306.05 Water and Lights 13.612.86 Dog Tax 47.00 Equipment 78.63 Pound Fund 1.00 Sewer fund 150.00 Ballance 30,477.00 $76,524.42 DISBURSEMENTS. Labor, all departments $11,176.97 Street Tax refund 3.00 Advalorem Tax refund 18.65 Bills Payable 6,830.52 Interest 539.52 Bond Interest 5,216.97 Curb Account 39.97 School Acount 2,531.06 Water Acount 2.18 Oil and Waste 383.12 Fire Department 197.78 General Expenses 1,291.00 Equipment 3,969.75 Fuel and Freight* 10,526.37 Repairs and Renewals 831.19 Printing and Stationery 212.25 Streets and Sanitary 1,340.40 Sewers 9,066.45 Water Mains 716.47 j Public Buildings 17,061.93! Bal Bond Fund and O. D. 4,568.86 S 76,524.42 j J. D. Knowles City Clerk. Kirkland Locals. Mr. George Hunter, of McDonald, was a business visitor here last Mon-' day. The closing exercises of the Pear son school, for the holidays, was very interesting. Miss Laura Bennett gave a delight ful “sing” last Wednesday night which was highly enjoyed. We are proud of the progress our school is making under the abb man agement of Prof. Gordon Tanner. Miss Ada Kirkland gave an enter tainment to her friends last Satur i day night which was enjoyed by all 1 present. Arp. $1 Per Annum GRAND THEATRE OPENS DEC. 22 On next Monday night, December 22nd, the management of the Grand Theatre announces will be the for mal opening of their play house to „ the public and the headliner will be ihe beautiful play “Pals,” presented by the Lewis Stock Co., which car ries 30 people and its own band and orchestra. Miss Eva I jewis, as leading lady of this company, and Mr. JackJordine, have both played many successful New York and Chicago engagements while Mr. Whitey Holman, Miss Madaline Holman, the Sousies and Gus Yoder who are the Vaudeville features with this show, all of whom have been headliners over the Or pheum Circuit of Vaudeville theatres Misses Edna Graham, Lillian Pool, Fat Sousie and Nell Doty have all had the pleasure of long and success ful engagements in the larger cities, while Fred Doty, Joe Douglas and Bill Sousie were with Jim Corbert when he made such a success with that beautiful play, “Pals” in New York. The Lewis Stock Company will be here for the week and will give an entire change of program every eve ning. The management of the Grand is to be congratulated upon securing such a company for the formal open ing of their Theatre and the citizens of the city should show their appre ciation by filling the house to over flowing every night during the stay of this company in the city. GEORGIA GIRL WINS GOVERNMENT DIPLOMA We have noticed for some several weeks past, that the papers of the state have been loud in their praises of the showing made by the Corn Club boys, which is right and proper and the example set by them should be followed by their elders, but it is only now and then we see a short item alluding to the Canning Club girls and what they were doing, t Still it was one of these young ladies, a native daughter of Lowndes county, that brings the honor to Georgia of being the champion can ner of the Southern States as the following will show: “Washington, Dec 13.—Eignty two boy and girl farmers, winners of prizes for proficiency in agriculture from various States, to-day were presented with diplomas signed by Secretary of Agriculture Houston and bearing the great seal of the department. Walter Lee Dunson, of Alexander City, Ala., foremost corn grower, led the boys and Miss Clyde Sullivan, of Ousley, Ga., cham pion tomato canner, led the girls.’ ’ Automobile Turns Turtle. Mr. Charles Tucker, brother of Sheriff Tucker, of I rwin county, was the victim of an auto accident last Friday which easily might have prov ed fatal had not assistance been at hand. While crossing the long wood en bridge over the Willacoochee, between Fitzgerald and Ocilia, a wheel of his machine came off which caused it to crash through the guard rail. Turning bottom upwards, it pinned Mr. Tucker and a companion beneath it in the creek bed some fif teen feet below. Had it not been for the convict gang at work close at hand the gentlemen would have drownded, as they were barely able to keep their heads above the water while being extricated. Neither gen tleman suffered serious injury.— Fitzgerald Press. Have you thought of Postal Sav ings? Start your account at the Post Office. Any lady can have her account in her own name. Any child over ten years of age can start an account by purchasing alO cent stamp. Start it now and see how your account will grow by purchasing a 10 cent stamp each day. Your money can be withdrawn any time you want it. See any of the postal employees for information. Postmaster.