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PERSONALS
Mr. Wills, of Denton, was in the!
c'ty Saturday.
Mr. Eilie Davis, of Zirkle, was in!
the city yesterday.
Look for the Greenwood Theat
rical Co., at the Grand.
Sheriff W. H. Ellis, of Hazlehurst, j
was here Saturday.
Col, J. M. Denton of Denton. Ga.
was in the city Thursday.
Look for the Greenwood Theatri
cal Co., at the Grand Theatre.
Dr. G. L. Touchton spent most of
last week in Atlanta ou business.
Prof, and Mrs. Josiah W. Powell
are at home from a visit to Alabama.
Col. Smith, of the Willacoochee
Record, w r as in to see us Monday.
Mr. Duncan McLean, from over
in the Wooten district, was in town
Tuesday.
The Greenwood Theatricol Co., is
some show the Grand Theatre.
Mr. and Mrs. Trapnell, of Metter,
are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. T.
King and family.
Eugene Merrier has leased the
Oliver Hotel for 1914 and will run a
rooming house.
Mrs. S. J. Stubbs has as her guest
for some time, her father, Capt. A.
J. Miller of Milledgeville.
Miss Ruby Dugger left Tuesday
for a short visit to friends and rela
tives in Nashville and Miltown.
P>elieve us the Greenwood Theatri
rical Co., is some show—the Grand
Theatre.
Mr. K. E. Stapleton of Milltown,
visited his sister Mrs. C. W. Dugger
here Sunday and Monday.
Mr. C. L. Dowling of Sumpter, S.
C. has accepted a position with his
brother, Mr. A. L. Dowling.
Miss Mattie Maddox is at home
from Pridgen, after nursing a severe
case of typhoid fever.
Miss Julia Williams, of Fitzgerald,
was the week-end guest of Miss
Annette McLean.
Mrs. M. H. Turrentine and Master
Minor, have returned home from a
visit to North Carolina.
Mrs. N. F. Goodyear is improving
rapidly after a serious illness of sev
eral days duration.
Misses Irma and Ona Moore have
returned to their home in Hazlehurst
after a visit to Mrs. J. A. Moore.
Mrs. B. H. Maynard has returned
from Griffin, where she accompanied
the remains of her father for burial.
Miss Ruby Dugger is visiting
friends and relatives in Nashville,
Rays Mill, Milltown and Hahira, this
week.
Among the business men of Willa
coochee here this week w 7 ere J. J.
Vickers, J. E. Galkin, J. B. Mills and
C. E. Stewart.
Dr. W. F. Sibbett has returned
from Atlanta *vhere he went with
his wife to place her in the Piedmont
Sanitarium.
Mr. J. W. Hulsey, of Gainesville,
was on last Monday night elected
superintendent of the water and
light plant here.
Mrs, J. M. Chapman of Douglas,
spent a few days here wdth her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E- Shaw Nash
ville Herald.
Misses Florence and Mary Porter
returned to their home at Brunswick
last Saturday, after an extended visit
to Mrs. C. B. Porter.
Mr. Hoke Sweat, who is connected
with the Coffee County Progress, at
Douglas, spent the holidays with
home folks here Nashville Herald.
Mr. B. J. Harrison, of the Union
Pharmacy, has returned from Ft.
Valley where he was called last week
on account of the death of his mother
Mr. W. M. Pitman and family
have moved to Broxton where Mr.
Pitman has accepted a position with
Mr. J. H. Milhollan as farm over
seer.
The Hcspital Auxiliary held a de
lightful meeting in the drawing room
of the Hospital on Wednesday attei
noon. Plans were made for meeting
the needs of the charity patients and
many other matters come before
these ladies, whose organization
means tne bringing of some sunshine
and comfort into thn lives of otnars.
Mayor J. A. Davis of Nicholls was
here Monday.
Look for the Greenwood Theatri
cal Co., at the Grand Theatre.
Miss May W illiamson of Brunswick
has accepted the position as teacher
of the sth grade to fill the vcancy
caused by the resignation of Miss
Nell Verdery.
The U. D. C. will observe Lees’
birthday with appropriate exercises
at auditorum. Will expect a good
attendence. Look for program in
our next weeks issue.
Sapp’s Pharmacy, commencing
January Ist, 1914, will expect cash
for Soda, Cigars, Tobacco, etc.—No
Credit.
The ladies of the First Baptist
Church observed Tuesday as a day
of prayer. An interesting program
was carried out and lunch was served
at the church.
The Greenwood Theatrical Co,, is
some show The Grand Theatre.
Cut Glass makes an appreciative
wedding gift. We have some bai
gains—Live and Let Live.
Mr. Thomas J. Peterson of Roberts
dale Ala. is visiting relatives in Coffee
County this week. Mr. Peterson is
a brother of L. S. Peterson here and
J. H. Peterson out at Huffer, but
has been in Alabama several years.
Rev. Dr. S. H. Halton, of Swaines
boro, who guarantees to cure rheu
matism and all other ailments arising
from impure blood is now located in
Douglas. Office at 516 Pearl street.
If you suffer from rheumatism see
him. No cure, no pay. adv
The Greeemvood Theatrical Co., is
some show. Grand Theatre.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Sapp arrived
in the city Sunday night from a tour
through Florida, and at present have
rooms with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cot
tingham on Ward street. The Pro
gress extends to them a hearty wel
come to our city.
All those that have an account with
Sapps’ Pharmacy will come in and
settle same at once, if not, we will
call to see them in person, as we have
sold out the business to I. C. and R.
H. Sapp, and we must close these
accounts immediately. J. P. and E.
F. Sapp.
Two entertainments of the past
week that did not reach us in time
for print, were the ones of Miss
Madge Baker at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. J. A. Daughtery; and the other
was the one at which Miss Annette
McLean entertained her guest, Miss
Julia Williams of Fitzgerald.
Mr. E.Burkett of Nicholls, has just
returned from a several days trip to
New Orleans. He is a close observer
and can tell you about as much of
the things of interest in that section
of the country as an old settler.
Mr. B. Morris of Mora, is first to
announce for Tax Collector of Coffee
county. He is well acquainted
throughout the County, and if elected
will no doubt give the office his per
sonal attention as stated in his an
nouncement.
The first meeting of the City Im
provement Club for the New Year
was held in the music room of the
City School. As this was the first
meeting of the year, a full member
ship was present, and it was theltime
for the annual election of officers.
Mrs. J. C. Brewer was re-elected
president, while Mrs. B. Peterson
succeeds Mrs. J. M. Ashley as vice
president. The Club, which has long
been active in civic work and has by
a large vote became a Woman’s
Club, which broadens its sphere of
usefulness. Civics will become one
of many departments, while the
other work of the Federation of
Clubs will be taken up.
Cottages for sale or rent. Vacant lots, for sale
on easy terms. Also one ten acre tract near fair
grounds in high state of cultivation. .
J- F. Overstreet Douglas, Ga.
COFFEE COUNTY PROGRESS. DOUGLAS, GOREGIA
KROXTON HAPPENINGS.
Capt. C. A. Tyler spent Thursday
in Valdosta.
W. Claude Rogers is now with the
Garrant Lumber Co.
Dr. T. W. Bush spent several days
at Colquit this week.
Dan D. Newbern made a flying
trip to Douglas Tuesday.
The City School opened Monday
with a fine attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Atkinson
spent Tuesday in Douglas.
Vacant residences are at a pre
mium in Broxton just now.
Zach Hall was shaking hands with
his many friends here Saturday last.
We understand that Broxton is to
have a new drug store in the near
future.
R. T. Stalnaker has accepted a po
sition at the G. & F. Ry., shops in
Dougles.
Miss MattieSta'raker left Monday
for Hogansville, where she will teach
this year.
Dr. Geo. Tuchton. of Douglas, wat
a visitor in the city Sunday last on
professional business.
Mrs. J. C. Roddenberry spent Fri
day last in Douglas as the guest of
Mrs. W. F. Sibbett.
Mrs. Phillip Newbern and children
of Ocilla, were the guest of Mrs. L.
Newbern, Tuesday last.
Rev. M. F. Beals pieached two
very force] ul sermons at the Metho
t ist church Sunday last.
Mrs, Homer V. Jo n son and little
daughter spent last Friday in Doug
las with Mrs. Elias Lott.
Mr. Leon Oglesby, of McDonough,
spent several days here last week as
the guest of E. L. Bledsoe.
Messrs. L. Newbern and W. H.
Traynham vcere business visitors in
Douglas the first of the week.
Mesdames Joe Sapp and Nancy
Soloman, of Douglas, visited rela
tives here several days this week.
Mr. Eddie Cliett w ii go on t’ e
road as a “commercial tourist” this
year, representing a tobacco firm.
Cecil Gibbs is now wdth the Lott-
Palmer Mercantile Co., as salesman,
Mr. H. F. O’Quinn having resigned.
Mr, T. S. Brooks, of Deep Step,
spent several days here the past
week as the guest of Mr. H. F.
O’Quinn.
Mr. Dave Byrd is now keeping
books for the Broxton Fertilizing
Co. His many friends welcome him
back with us.
Miss Carrie Knowles, after spend
ing the holidays with her parents
here, returned to Graymount last
Sunday to resume her school work.
The Broxton Post Office is now
located in the wooden building be
tween T. H. Collins’ Grocery Co.,
and I. T. Graham’s Furniture store.
Misses Clyde and Dora Palmer,
after spending the holidays with their
brother, Mr. J. L. Palmer, have re
turned to their home in North Caro
lina.
Prof. J. L. Newbern, former prir
cipal of the Fitzgerald High School,
left Monday for Abberville, where
he has accepted a similiar position.
Fitzgerald Record.
Miss Minnis Wooten, after spend
ing the holidays with the homefolks
in M?Rae, has returned to the city
to resume her duties as teacher of
music in the city school.
Mrs. Homer Ricketson, Misses
Nola Johnson, Eddie Greer and Mr.
Eston Ricketson motored over to
Nicholls last Friday and spent the
day with Miss Rita Prince.
Mr. J. L. English has been in at
tendance on the Georgia Farmers
Union meeting at Macon this week.
This body honoring him with the
office of Chaplain for the year 1914*
Who bought Broadway? “Broadway
Jones.”
Biand-Vickers
A quiet hom.e wedding was solmniz
ed on last Tuesday afternoon, at
the home of the brides father, Mr.
Shelton Bland, East of the City, when
Miss Ulma Bland and Mr. Clifton
Vickers were married in the presence
of the family and a few friends. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. W.
L. Spears. Mr. and Mrs. Vickers are
at present rooming at the Hays board
ing house, but will wdthin the next
few days be housekeeping at their
home on Bryan Street. The Pro
gress extends congratulations.
Baptist Church
Rev. H. H. Shell, Pastor.
Sunday services.
Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7. p. m. by
the pastor.
This will be the Sunday of the new
year and everybody should attend
church.
Sunday school at 3 p. m.
Meeting of the B. Y. P. U. Mon
day at 7. p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.
m.
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
If you want a piano cheap address
“piano” care Coffee County Prog
ress, you will have to hurrv.
No common country bred pencil
pusher can begin + o give a discription
of the feast royal, spread for their
friends by the members of the K. of
P. Lodge here Tuesday night last.
Suffice to say “it was grand.”
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank each and every
one for the many kind acts of help
during the prolonged illness of our
mother, and for the many express
ions of sympathy. May God’s rich
est blessings be with each of you.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wooten.
Broxton, Ga.
Money to Loan
Money to loan on anything of value,
state what you have and amount
wanted, representive will call. Box
577, Douglas, Ga.
Odd Fellows Notice.
The I. 0. 0. F. Lodge will meet at
the old hall in the Peterson building
next Monday night. All members
are requested to be present.
Quitman Holton, N. G.
Wanted
Second hand machinest tools, wren
ches all sizes, also, set of carpenter
tools, must be cheap, for cash.
Douglas, Ga. Ben L. Lane.
Money to Loan
Money to loan on anything of value,
state what you have and amount
wanted, representive will call. Box
577, Douglas, Ga.
Wanted
Second hand machinests tools, wren
ches all sizes, also set of carpenter
tools, must be cheap, for cash.
Douglas, Ga. Ben L. Lane.
SAPP’S PHARMACY
THE PROGRESSIVE DRUGGIST
PHONE US YOUR NEEDS, WE HAVE IT
PHONE 144 AND SEE
There is comfort in knowing where to get what
you want when you want it. Our Line of Drugs
Medicines, Toilet Artiles, Rubber Goods, Station
ery, Candies, etc., is extensive and will surely
please you We make a specialty of prescription
work. Drop in. Feel at home here.
SAPP’S PHARMACY
102-104 E. Ward St. Douglas, Georgia
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you entrust your watch to us for repair, you
do so with the condfider.t knowledge that it will be
returned to you in ss good shape as skilled workmanship
can make it.
Our repair department is operated by men of years
experience watchmakers, who are w ell adapted to
locate the w rong of any w atch of any make, and
remedy it.
We also make a specialty of repairing jewelry of
all kinds, reseting kiamonds and precious stones in new
and fashionable mountings.
$
We Invite yon to Investigate
Wilson’s Jewelry Store
Not a Substitute
Bui a Wholesome Beverage
There’s nothing injurious in Chero-
Cola. Drink it morning, noon and
night, and you will experience no
disagreeable effects. Everything
pleases when vou drink it. Ihe
taste delights, and its refreshing
qualities are most satisfying. It
quenches thirst completly, and the
memory of its goodness lingers
until its time for the next bottle;*
TRY IT TODAY.
Douglas Chero-Cola
Bottling Works