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J DANA JONES
Editor and General Manager
J. EVERETT BARTLETT.
Mechanical Manager
Entered at the Postoffice. Doug a 3
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Many a man thinks he is in love
when his liver needs attention.
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The candidates now sowing seed
won’t have to wait till Fall to know
what the harvest will be.
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Our next great serial story will be
“Within the Law.’’ And following
that will come another equally as
good.
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The early bird gets the worm so
they say, but it would be a good
thing for the world if some people
never woke up.
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Two sounds make pleasant music
for the ear at this season of the year;
the happy, wholesouled laughter of
a little child and “go ‘long mule.’’
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If you do not believe that man
hood, muscle and modesty can be com
bined in the same being, read The
Abysmal Brute now being published
in this paper.
You won’t be compelled to attend
the revival services soon to be held
in Douglas, but if you can go and
don’t the example you set won’t
speak well for you.
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Will Rampage Hearst still crys for
armed intervention in Mexico. In
case it becomes necessary for hos
hihties down there, we presume that
Hearst will be the first to volunteer,
will he not? Yes, he will NOT.
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“Snowbound”, “Blizzard Rages”,
“Stormstayed”, and such other head
ings appeared over the columns of
newspapers in most parts of the
United States within the last two
weeks. Rut down in these parts, we
have experienced only chilly weather
with some rain. Glorious Southeast
Georgia the sure enough Garden
Spot of the World.
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When a woman takes it into her
head to do a thing she generally does
it,regardless of all opposition. That’s
why so many men are regretting
that they did not do their duty in
days gone past, making it necessary
for the women folks to get together
and form the suffrage movement.
Had the men performed their work
righteously and as they should, wo
men’s suffrage would never have
been heard of.
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Mr. F. O. Miller has entered the
employ of The Progress ar.d will be
in the job department most of'the
time. Mr. Miller is not only a union
printer but a union pressman, carry
ing paid up cards in both unions. He
is said to be a first-class allround job
printer, and that’s the only kind that
The Progress can use in the execu
tion of the grade of work it proposes
doing.
A YEAR Cr WILSON
Woodrow Wilson has been Presi
dent of the United States for a little
over one year. The pages of history
will be serched in vain for the in
stance of another administration that
gained more completely the approval
and confidence of the nation in its
first year.
When Mr. Wilson first assumed
the presidency there was a tendency
to sneer at the “pedagogue in poli
tics” by the new presidents, political
opponents. But that sneer has long
si nee disappeared, for the “school
master” has made good.
Those of his opponents whose per
spective has not been entirely obliter
ated by partisanship are forced to
admit that Mr. Wilson has taken a
place among the great and master
ful men of the world. The people,
irrespective of their political 1 eiiefs.
practically unanimously accord him
admiration and confidence.
All right thinking citizens realize
that in Mr. Wilson the nation
has a president of high ideals, great
wisdom, wonderful magnetism, the
highest type of moral courage. He
knows what the "people want. He
also knows that they ask for nothing
but simple justice equality of op’
portunity and the abolition of spe
cial privileges. And as the peoples’
representative, President Wilson is
proceeding in a business-like, expedi
tious and highly efficient manner to
get these things for them.
Mr, Wilsoe, by the sheer force of
his personality and the knowledge of
public sentiment backing him up,
has been instrumental in getting
more beneficial legislation through
Congress in one year than most of
his predecessors were able to secure
in their entire administration.
Besides, he has done these things
without bluff, bluster or bragadocio.
He has not “wielded abigstick.” He
has not threatened nor eajolled. No
wordy denunciations or frothy
preachments of platitudes. His wav
has been the quiet way, firm, digni
fied, but none the less effective.
The Wilson administration, one
year-old, has won the regard and
admiration not only of the nation
but of the civilized world, and today
the United States stands higher in
respect by other nations than it has
ever stood. «
ABOUT THE CONTEST
As will be noticed on page 3 of
this issue, The Progress has opened a
contest. This contest will not be
to determine who is the handsomest,
or the most attractive, or the most
popular young lady or gentleman in
the county, but it will give to every
one who work in it something
worth while for their efforts.
Every person that works in the
contest will get something. There
will be no one to lose, for if the en
trant in the contest collects SIOO and
sends it in during the contest he or
she will get $10; and this per cent
will apply to all collections great and
small. An account will be kept with
each contestant, if a prize is not won,
then the contestant gets 10 percent
commission for all collections, made.
This is, we believe, the only fair
way to conduct a contest, and the
editor of The Progress will personally
manage it, assuring each and every
entrant a fair, square deal. He has
successfully conducted contests in
the past along the lines laid down for
this one and they have always been
most pleasant to all concerned en
trants, management and patrons.
Too, the contest is open to all white
residents of the county. Age does
not matter, nor does residence.
There will be valuable first, second,
third and fourth prizes, and perhaps
more than these, but the 10 per cent
commission which will be given to
those who do not win prizes is a most
attractive feature and one that here
tofore pleased the contestants the
writer had the pleasure of working
with.
The Progress is going right ahead
as a weekly newspaper. There is
nothing that can stop it. It will in
crease its mechanical equipment just
as fast as it is possible to do so.
Some new equipment for the job de
partment is now en route and will be
installed this week. Other machines
will be added as soon as preparations
can be made for them, and all the
people are going to not only respect
The Progress, but they are going to
want it to come to them every week.
This will help the contestants.
A schedule of votes will be found
on page 3. Also the simple rules
governing the contest. You will
note that there are no red tape rules
to hamper anyone. It is a clean,
clear and open contest, and the edi
tor of the Progress will personally
lend any assistance to the contestants
to aid them in making their work
pleasant and profitable. As many
sample copies will be sent to the con
testants as they can use each week.
No b an! s fi r receipts will be given
them. Prices and samples of job
work and advertising, so that the
work in this contest will be quite out
of the ordinary.
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CHANGING DATE CF ISSUE
The next number of The Progress
will be issued on Wednesday morn
ing, March 25, and each Wednesday
morning thereafter.
We have reached the conclusion j
of giving the people a paper earlier l
in the week and believe that it will j
be better all around. It will give 1
the news earlier, reach all the sub
scribers before the news Is stale and
THE COFFEE COUNTY PROGRESS, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
be of more service to advertisers.
The Progress now circulates over
the whole of the county, going into
the homes of practically every white
taxpayer, and we believe that with
the change mentioned its circulation
will rapidly increase.
Advertising forms will close Tues
day morning at 10 o’clock, after that
hour no display advertisement will
be accepted.
The paper will be mailed out of
Douglas before no i Wednesdays.
NICHOLLS NfcWS NOTES. •
(Special Correspondence.)
Several from Nicholls and surround
ing country spent Saturday in Douglas
on business.
Miss Eula Bailey, who is teaching
school near Douglas, visited home folks
in Nicholls Sunday.
Miss Fannie Minchew of near Bickley,
visited relatives in Nicholls Saturday.
Miss Pearl Peeples of Murray, was
in Nicholls Saturday.
Uncle Jim Freeman was in Nicholls
Sunday on his way to Saginaw to con
duct the Sunday School.
We are sorry to say that Messrs. G.
N. Howard and W. L. Thompson and
families, have moved to Alma. They
have been residing in Nicholls tor quite
awhile and leave many friends here who
regret to see them go.
Mrs. Willie Meeks is very sick at this
writing. We hope for her a speedy re
covery.
Mr. Elijah Minix, of Alma, was
among his Nicholls friends Sunday.
A number from Nicholls attended the
sing at Elam School House Sunday af
ternoon.
The old school house is being moved
across town and in future will be used
as a colored school.
Mrs. Wiley Ritch is spending this
week in Fitzgerald.
Willie Lott, of Hazlehursf, is visiting
relatives here this week.
Mrs. A. C. Jeffords made a business
trip to Fitzgerald Saturday.
Dr. S. L’ Vinson made a business trip
to Douglas Monday.
Miss Gordy returned Sunday night to
take her position with H. Alman & Co.
as milliner.
Miss Hettie Morris, of Waycross,who
has been nursing Dr. Manning Kirkland
returned home Sunday.
Lenton and Richard Kirkland, who
are attending Bunn-Be 1 Institute at
Waycross, have been visiting home
folks for several days.
Rev. R. Q. Whittle filled his regular
appointment at the Methodist Church
Sunday. Quite a large congregation
I was present.
Miss Minnie Jones, who is teaching
school near Nicholls, attended the con
\ cert at Douglas Saturday night.
A number of Nicholls people were in
Douglas Monday at court and attending
to business matters.
ROBERTS CHURCH SCHOOL NOTES.
(Special Correspondence)
Misses Vonice Cady and Ida Fielding
spent the week-end visiting realatives
in Willacoochee.
Mr. and Mrs. Pieamon Sirmans are
to give a peanut shelling on the evening
of the tenth.
Misses Kate Wilcox and Gussie Rob
erts attended institute and visited in
Douglas Saturday and Sunday.
We are to have an All-Day Sing on
the fourth of this month, and all are
very cordially invited to be present.
There will be dinner on the ground for
everybody.
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LELIATON NEWS NOTES
(Special Correspondence)
Miss Mary Dukes visited her brothei
Mr. T. C. Dukes, of Glory, Sunday.
Mr. Geo. A. West called on Miss Mary
Dukes Sunday.
Messrs. Joe Cross and G. F. Fielding
called on Misses Myrtice and Kate Rob
erts Sunday.
The Kolyness people held prayer
meeting at the home of Mr. J. H.
Spike's Sunday night.
Mr. Joe Cross has resigned as com
missary clerk for the Gray Lumber Co.
at Leliaton. He will accept a position
with his brother at Willacoochee.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Cady of Willa
coochee, visited Mr. F. P. Cady near
Leliaton Sunday.
A Willing Worker.
Mrs. Subbubs (to tramp)—Out of
work, are you? Then you’re just in
time. I’ve a cord of wood to be cut
up. and 1 was just going to send for a
man to do it. Tramp— That so. mum?
Where does he live? I'll go and get
him —Boston Transcript.
IVlemorv’s Pleasure.
Kroiiij the crushed flower of gladness
on the road ot life a sweet perfume is
wsifted over to the present hour—Rich
ter.
If a man would learn to pray, let
tiiin go to sea Krehcn proverb.
GEORGE W. GOETHALS.
Latest Photo of Governor
of the Panama Canal Zone.
® by American i're-ss Association.
WORLD’S TERSE TELEGRAMS.
Herbert S. Hadley, formerly gov
ernor of Missouri, admitted that he
Is a receptive candidate for the
United States senate.
The giver and receiver of a tip are
both liable to jail sentences under a
bill now before the New York assem
bly.
Ralph Warren, a lineman for the
Piedmont Railway company at Bur
lington. N. C.. was killed by coming
iu contact with a live wire.
Two farmers ef Alicel. Oreg., wrote
Governor Fielder, of New Jersey, that
“girlr are darn scarce out here” and
asked help.
Senator Hoke Smith was named a
member of the senate committee on
the judiciary, taking the place of the
late Senator Bacon.
Paola Faison, of Donaldsonvllle,
La., who killed his mother because
she was slow iu serving him his cof
fee, was sentenced to be hanged.
Turkish soldiers who a few days
ago uttacked the daughters of Gen
eral Limon Von Sanders, a German
officer, were courtmartialed and shot.
Two Austrian officers and fifteen
soldiers were killed when they were
buried in an avalanche while con
ducting maneuvers at Orlralpes.
Safeblowers at Chicugo dragged a
500-pound safe out of the saloon of
Frank Em me, carried it more than
100 yards down an alley, dynamited
it and obtained $35.
Mickey Sheridan, of Chicago, and
Phil Brock, of Cleveland, fought
eight vicious rounds to a draw before
the Windsor A. C. at Detroit.
The greatest armada ever assem
bled, one hundred and twenty-five
meu-of-war, Including some of the
greatest battleships afloat, will gath
er in Caribbean waters ior the open
ing of the Panama canal.
Explaining that their name is an
noying to them both in business and
social affairs, William A. and John
D. Limberger. of Hackensack, N. J.,
asked the court to change it to Lim
bert.
Following the introduction in the
New York assembly of the resolution
to revise the “tango and other
naughty dances,” there was a rush
of applicants for places on the inves
tigating committee.
Hard on the Clock.
“Miss But. how do people in your
house ever know what time it is?”
“Why. Willie, dear, what a question!
By the clocks, of course."
"But 1 heard ma tell pa the other
evening that your face would stop a
clock."—Baltimore American.
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THE PROGRESSIVE DRUGGIST
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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 he r e.
SAPP’S PHARMACY
102-104 E. Ward St. Douglas, Georgia
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATE
The voters of the County have teen 1
so insistent in their demands for the en
try of Judge C. A. Ward into the State i
senatorial race that he was forced to
make up his mind one way or the other
without further delay ana in discussing
the matter with a re; orter of thispapei
he stated that he would be in the race.
Judge Ward is no stranger to anyone
in Coffee County, he having several
times represented the County a? Rep
resentative in the lower hou-e and was
sent to the Senate the last time Coffee
furnished a Senator for the sth. As a
lawmaker he has always stood for the
right and has been a success in that ca
pacity ar.d no one doubts tnat ife ected
ne will again represent the county with
honou and distinction.
FOR STATE SENATOR
It being Coffee's time to furnish the
State Senator for the 5 h Senatorial
district under the old custom of rotation
we present with pleasure and confidence
the name of Prof. J. R. Overman as a
candidate for this important effi.e. It
needless to go into any explanation as
to the record or charge.e of this well
known citizen. The suggestion of his
name is a sufficient guarantee of abli.ity
and fitness for this place. We are as
his friends taking the liberty of pre
senting his name as candidate for this
place to the Democratic primary soon
tr be called for the purpose of naming
state and county officers.
Many Friends.
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT
WAYCROSS CIRCUIT
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the Judgeship of the Superior Court of
the Waycrcss Circuit, subject to the
State Primary. If elected it will be
my purpose and endeavor to perform
the duties of this high and responsible
office justly and impartially, and at the
same time to dispose of all business
connected with it as speedily as may be
consistant with a fair and proper trial
of the cases, in order that courts may
be operated as economically as possible.
To those who are not personally ac
quainted with me, I may say that I
have been in the active general practica
of law r since 1895, and during this period
have also served as Judge of City Courts
for six years and likewise filled a short
term upon the Superior Court bench,
in the nine counties of the old Brunswick
Circuit, and through all these years my
entire time has been devoted to my
profession. The support and co-opera
tion of the citizens and voters will be
highly appreciated. F. W. Dart.
FOR SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
WAYCROSS CIRCUIT
I announce myself as a candidate
for Judge of the Superior Court
of the Waycross Circuit, subject
to the primary to be held in August.
Your thoughtful consideration is most
respectfully solicited.
' J. I. SUMMERALL
FOR CLERK
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Clerk Superior Court of Coffee
County, subject to the white primary.
I will greatly appreciate the support of
all who are willing to help me, and to
those who are not, I shall entertain
no unkind feelings
Yours for best service
A. W. Haddock.
FOR CLERK.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Clerk of Superior Court
of Coffee County, Ga., subject to the
coming primary, and I sincerely ask the
support of the people. Dan Wall.
FOR TAX RECEIVER
I take this method of asking the peo
ple of Coffee county for their support
in the primary for the office of Tax
Receiver. If I am elected, I promise
in advance they will not have cause for
regret of their choice, and shall serve
them to the best of my ability.
T. G. LINDSEY.
FOR TAX RECEIVER
At the solicitation of many friends
from different parts of the county and
after carefully considering the matter
I have decided to become a candidate
for the office of Tax Receiver of Coffee
county, subject to the primary. I ear
nestly solicit your support, and if elect
ed will give my best attention to the
duties of the office.
I. J. WILLIAMS. Chatterton, Ga
FOR TAX [RECEIV R.
I hereby announce myself a andidate
for the office of Tax Receive, of Coffee
County, subject to the prima y and if
the people see fit to elect me L prom iso
to fill the office to the best ol my abili
ty. I ask the good will and suppor of
all the people and if elected it will be a
pleasure to serve them, Yom support
wi.l he g eatly apprec-ated.
J. Elmore Maine
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
To the voters of Coffee County:
After careful consideration, and strong
solicitations, from many friends, from
all parts of the County, I have decided
to become a candidate for Tax collector
of Coffee County, subject to the coining
primary. If aiected I will give the office
my personal attention, and will do my
utmost to serve the people to their very
Lest interests.
Youi support will be greatly appre
ciated. Very respectfully,
Ben Morris
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
To the People and Voters of Coffee
C unty:
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Tax Collector of Coffee
Centy, subject to the primary elect-1
tiou I am familiar with the work in the
offince, and if the people see fit to elec
me 1 promise to fill tha office to the best
ol my ability. I ask the good will and
support of all the people, for if I am el
ected it will bo my pleasure to serve
them all the best I can.
Daniel Vickers
FOR SHERIFF.
I hereby announce myseif a candidate
for the office of Sheriff of Coffee Coun
ty, subject to the action of the primary.
The people have honored me with their
confidence in the past, for which I
thank them. lam willing to stand on
my past record, but if my friends will
again honor me with their support, I
promise them two years of the best ser
vice Coffee county has ever had. I ask
the support of my friends, assuring
them of my appreciation.
DAVID RICKETSON.
FOR SHERIFF,
I hereby annonnee myself a candidate
for re-election to to the office of Sheriff
of Coffee County, subject to the action
of the primary, and if the people favor
me with their support, I will try to dis
charge my duties better than I have
this term, for I will know the duties
and affairs of the office better. I ap
preciate past favors and hope to receive
the support of the public.
J. C. Gillis
FOR SHERIFF.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Sheriff of Coffee Coun
ty, subject to the primary, If elected
I will fearlessly discharge the duties of
the office with equal rights to all and
j special privileges to none. I think mv
• neighbors will bear me out in the state
ment, that I have always stood for the
right and clean things as a citizen and
as an official would he active in suj port
of the same. I will highly pp - eciate
| the support of my fellow citi ens and if
elected, will express my ap Teciation
|by faithfully discharging th<- luties of
the office. Joseph Jartlr.
TO THE CITIZENS OF COFFEE.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for solicitor of the City Court of D >ug
las, subject to the white primary. I
wish to assure each and every citizen
! that I will appreciate the support of the
i people of this county.
Having been elected two years ago
to this position I wish to assure the peo
ple, that I shall do my utmost to fill the
! office of Solicitor of the City Court of
Douglas to the satisfaction of the people.
Trusting that I may have yaur sup
port, I am,
ANDREW WOOD.
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FOR SOLICITOR CITY COURT
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Solicitor of City Court
of Douglas, for the term beginning Dec
ember 1915 to succeed the present in
cumbent. I will certainly appreciate
the support and influence of my friends
and fellow citizens. John H. Willaims
FOR TREASURER,
I take this method to announce to
the public that I am a candidate for
the office ef Treasurer of Coffee Coun
ty, subject to the rules of the white
primary. If elected I will discharge
the duties of the office faithfully.
TIM TANNER.