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Volume X—No. 18
W. P. Ward, Session Fales, C. A. Ward, J. A. Roberts, Melvin
Tanner, J. M. Lott and Lewis Vickers Winners in Primary
Progress Subscription Campaign Closes Next Wednesday, March 5
TANNER AND REUHAN IN RUN-OFF FOR SHERIFF!
SIMS ANO KIRKLAND FOR TAX COLLECTOR. EXTRA
HEAVY VOTE POLLED - WOMAN VOTE IS LARGE.
Wednesday’s primary was remark
able in numerous ways, and especial
ly so in regard to number of votes
polled, and the large number of ladies
to cast their ballot in the primary.
There was 2,411 votes east in the
election, Ordinary W. P. Ward de
feating his opponent, E. S. Sapp by
less than 100 votes; Session Fales is
winner over his opponent, A. W. Had
dock by nearly 400 votes, and Judge
C. A. Ward is winner over Judge T.
N. Henson, the incumbent, by
practically the same majority. J. A.
Roberts won for solicitor of the City
Court of Douglas with a majority of
less than 100 votes, over R. A. Moore,
while Lewis Vickers was winner over
his opponent J. W r . McKinnon of the
Douglas district by less than fifty
votes. P. L. Moore defeated Geo G.
Paulk for commissioner in the Am
brose-Broxtqn district by a majority
amounting to less than 100 votes, and
A. J. Meek/; is winner over J. C.Ellis
in the Nicholls-West Green road dis
trict by a good majority.
In the race for county school super
intendent, Melvin Tanner overwhel
".iftligly deffrrrtrd-'his opponent, H. G.
Ellis. Mr. Tanner’s majority is more
than 1100, and he carried every pre
cinct in the county. James M. Lott,
unopposed for tax receiver received
2,354 votes. W. W. Southerland for
coroner and Ivy Bryant for surveyor,
both unopposed, received approxi
mately the same vote.
There was no nomination in the race
for tax collector and for sheriff. The
present sheriff W. M. Tanner receiv
ed 947 votes while his nearest oppon
ent, R. C. (Felihan received 564 votes.
G. L. Sims led for tax collector with
639 votes, while his nearest opponent.
R. I. Kirkland received 586 votes. W.
N. Burket came third in this race
with 539 votes. The run-off in these
two races will be held on March 12th.
There were 1242 votes cast at the
two Douglas precincts, or about half
•he votes cast in the entire county.
The whole story is told in the tabu
lated returns published elsewhere.
The day was cloudy, cold and dis
agreeable, keeping many away from
the polls. It was reported that at
■Re Nicholls precinct, which usually
polls the second largest vote in the
county, many people were kept away
from by impossible roads. Less than
300 votes were cast at this voting
place, while Broxton voted more than
400. Ambrose was close behind
Nicholls in number of votes cast.
The Australian system balloting
was used, and was proclaimed by can
didates and the public generally as a
splendid success. Ladies assisted in
holding the election at some of the
voting places and they remained
■“faithful to the end”, about 2:30 a.
m. at the two Douglas precincts.
The use of illegal methods was not
noted at any point so far as can be
learned. Voting was regular, and ii
required almost the full time at every
precinct to cast the large number of
ballots.
Returns were received from the
new Bridgetown precinct early after
dark, and hearing was received from
West Green about seven o’clock. It
was about ten o'clock when the Nich
11s and Broxton returns were tele
phoned in, and still later when the
count was completed at Ambrose.
Ward street was “roped” off, and
officers prevented people from con
gregating in the corridors of the
court house, and what “campaigning"
was done on election day was cone on
the streets.
The election was the quietest and
most orderly ever noted in this coun
xy.
DR. 6. M. RICKETSON
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Dr. G. iM. Ricketson, prominent citi
zen, and practicing physician of Brox
ton, formarly makes his announce
ment for Representative in the Legis
lature from Coffee county, subject to
rules and regulations of the State
Democratic Executive Committee and
the County Executive Committee.
I earnestly solicit your vote and in
fluence in my behalf, and should I be
elected, I assure you that I will zeal
ously guard the interests of the people
I serve.
Very sincerely,
GEO M. RICKETSON.
Dr. D. H. Meeks, present represen
tative from Coffee, whose term will
expire this- year, is strongly consider
ing making the race to succeed him
self. Dr. Meeks has expressed a de
sire to again serve, but has not made
formal announcement to this effect.
Dr. Meeks has a strong following in
the county, and feels that his record
in the legislature entitles him to an
other term.
Mr. Geo. W. Gillis, a prominent
farmer and business man, also lies
under consideration making the race
for the legislature. Mr. Gillis is ex
pected to make his decision at some
early date.
LAI SECTION SCENE
OF SHOOTING FRIDAY
ALLEN MOORE AND TWO SONS
UNDER SSOO BOND CHARGED
WITH ASSAULT UPON
HARTWELL SIMS.
Allen Moore, aged 68 years, and
two sons, 'Morgan and Randal, were
placed under arrest last Friday af
ternoon and brought to Douglas by
Deputy Sheriff D. W. Whitehurst on
a charge of having shot through the
thigh, Hartwell Sims, young woods
rider for W. O. Wingate, turpentine
operator at Lax, near the Irwin coun
ty line.
The wound in Sims’ thigh was only
a flesh wound and he, it is reported
will recover. Another wound was in
flicted on the top of his head it is re
ported. According to statement of
witnesses, Sims had gone to the place
ff Moore for the purpose of burning
woods, Mr. Wingate having a lease
on turpentine timber. The elder
Moore asked that the woods not be
burned. A difficulty arose and
Moore and Sims became engag
ed in a fight. One of the Moore boys
came to the rescue, and in the fight a
single barrel shot gun was used with
stated results.
The boy charged with the shooting
is a youth of about 16 years, and
claims that he was acting in self de
fense. It was stated that there had
been previous trouble when Sims un
dertook to burn the woods. Moore
and his two sons were detained here
during Friday night pending the out
come of the wounds inflicted on Sims,
and when it was found that the
wound was not of a very serious na
ture all three were released on a SSOO
bond each to appear when superior
court convenes in March.
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN—One
Setter puppy, about 2 months old,
white with black ears and black spot
on rump. Finder will please notify
W r . B. Lewis or John R. Vickers. 28
OFFICIAL ORGAN COFFEE COUNTY, CITY OF DOUGLAS, AND THE CITY OF NICHOLLS
DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 1924.
LYCEUM ATTRACTION
COMING MARCH 6
The only Lyceum attraction of the
I season will he given at the auditorium
i Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, March
■ 6th, and will be orchestra and string
j quartet. This will offer a high grade
i program embodying all the sym
phonic arrangements for the smaller
orchestra and best in the Library of
Chamber music. An additional anir
most attractive feature, however, lies
in the fact that the quartet contains
the finest artists in their line.
This will be the only attraction for
the season to be given here, and will
be under the auspices of the Woman’s
Club. Adults 50c, all children under
twelve, 25c. All of the A. & M. stu
dents, Business school students and
| all school children will be given the
j rate of 25c.
i This attraction as a whole will be
i the best ever presented here. The
Woman’s club will place the tickets
on sale at an early date. Do not fail
j to hear this wonderful high class edu
cational httrtictirfir. The Woman’s-
Club has selected this one attrac
tion with great care.
SUES BOK BECAUSE
HE WAS NOT WINNER
New York, Feb. 23.—Alleging that
the best plan was not selected by the
CONSOLIDATED RETURNS _
PRIMARY, FEBRUARY 27TH
'Ambrose : Broxton West Nicholls 'Bridge Douglas Douglas IOIAI.
For Ordinary
E. S. SAPP 181 256 68 t 126 55 215 239 1140
W. P. WARD 101 | 140 51 j, 163 J 9 j 408 354 1226
Clerk Superior Court
SESSION FALES 179 | 229 54 134 36 343 365 \ 1340
A. W. HADDOCK 97 j 155 | 63 j 155 j 29 263 \ 222 ; 984
Judge City Court of Douglas
T. N. HENSON 131 202 | 44 112 43 221 210, 963
C. A. WARD 144 | 192 77 175 20 398 398 1395
Solicitor City Court of Douglas
RUFUS A. MOORE | 160 187 41 | 80 28 318 300 1114
J. A. ROBERTS 112 | 199 78 205 35 294 288 , 1211
Sheriff
D. M. PETERSON 30 7 | 12 ' 37 18 99 137 340
I. C. REGISTER 14 133 2 1 23 2* 10 9 193
|R. C. RELIHAN 47 84 19 37 150 154 564
M. F. SIMMONS 15 23 2 21 6 141 96 304
W. M. TANNER j 167 | 144 | 85 | 134 2 j 217 198 1>47
Tax Receiver
JAMES M. LOTT 1 273 | 388 1 118 289 67 624 595 2354
Tax Collector
W. N. BURKETT 15 100 83 112 1 114 114
J. L. COCHRAN 7 16 2 34 2 58 50 169
J. D. HARRELL 0 28 8 16 6 58 42 158
R. I. KIRKLAND 210 153 8 ; 41 38 72 64
SOL SEARS 11 4 1 17 6 60 89 188
G. L. SIMS 2G 70 16 62 11 233 221 639
School Superintendent
H. C. ELLIS 7b 119 37 58 12 | 182 162 642
MELVIN TANNER 198 | 171 | 91 I 228 53 | 439 j 435 1615
Coroner
W, W. SOUTHERLAND 276 | 389 1 I 121 j 289 67 1 620 595 2357
Surveryor
IVY BRYANT | 277 388 ! 119 288 j 67 618 | 590 2347
Commissioner—Douglas Road District
john w. McKinnon - ‘-’ sh -- 579
1 T WIS VICK TrS 1 ! 37 292 277 626
Ambrose-Broxton Road District
P. L. MOORE 64 l 308 1 ! • ! 372
GEORGE G. PAULK 213 j 73 j I 3 389
West Green-Nicholls Road District
J. C. ELLIS 78 | 73 151
A. J. MEEKS i I 41 ’ 215 i 250
DR. SOULE COMING
HERE FOR ADDRESS
v\
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, DATE SET
FOR HEAD GEORGIA AGRI
CULTURAL COLLEGE TO
VISIT THIS CITY.
Dr. A. Soule, president of the
State College of Agriculture, is mak
ing a tour of the state, visiting all
towns vfhere there is a Kiwanis Club,
and will be in Douglas on Saturday
afternoon, Mierch Bth, to deliver
an address. The exact hour nor’ the
place .of the address have yet
been a ragned, but will probably be at
the co art house about four o’clock in
the aftyrnoon.
These meetings are being arranged
by the state association of Kiwanians
and his expenses are paid by the cis
triet association. Farmets. club boys
and girls, students, ladies, teachers,
and ;”11 who are interested in the now
organized educational development of
this county are urged to hear him.
The Kiwanis Club will urge the
people To hear him, and the local
Womans Club is urged to co-operate
i with evjjby other organization to give
| Dr. Sotjle a wonderful hearing.
He is one of the best speakers in
'the state, on any subject, but espec
; ially when on the subject he
j will u 4 While in Douglas. He?should,
and < (HiMiess will, receive a splendid
! recejotiotf while in this city.
I committee of award in the Bok peace
j plan, Frank Hendrick, attorney, filed
I suit today against Bok for $1,100,000.
He asked SIOO,OOO for the loss he
alleged he sustained in not receiving
I the award, and $1,000,000 for pub
i licity that might have accrued from
i the same.
JUDGES WILL TAKE CHARGE AT 8
O'CLOCK SHARP; WINNER OF THE
DODGE DETERMINED BY FRIENDS
RECOUNT TO BE MADE
IN BROXTON DISTRICT
The county executive committee
was served Thursday with a request
for a recount by Geo. G. Paulk, can
idate for county commissioner from
the Ambrose-Broxton district, in the
Broxton district. In filing his peti
tion, Mr. Paulk alleged specifically
that he received more votes than was
credited to him in the count in that
precinct, naming the figures in his
petition. Should Mr. Paulk's allega
tions be sustained by the committee,
he would receive the nomination for
commissioner from the Ambrose-
Broxton district.
A hearing will be given by the com
mittee on next Wednesday. The pe
tition was tiled by Attorneys Dart &
Slater, council for Mr. Paulk.
FIRST METHODIST CHSURCH
Guvton Fisher, Pastbr.
■■■> . . T
Preaching by the pastor at 11 :p0
M. and 8 P. M.
Subjects, morning hour: “A Lesson
in Contentment;”.evening hour: “An
other FoftL”.
Sunday School 10:15 A. M., J. H.
Treedlove, Superintendent.
Epworth Leagues 7 P. M.
Prayer Meeting, every Wednesday
evening 8 P. M.
You are cordially invited to all
these services, and strangers are es
pecially welcome.
$1.50 Per Annum in Advance
Next Wednesday night when the
Court House Clock sounds the last
stroke of eight the Coffee -County
Progress Great “Salesmanship Club”
Campaign will come to an end, the
ballot box will be turned over to the
judges, who will immediately count
the votes and award the prizes in ac
cordance with the rules and regula
tions governing the drive.
The following judges, representa
tives of four of the county’s most
popular banking institutions, have
been asked to act as judges:
Mr. W. C. Patterson, the Union
Banking Company, Nicholls.
Mr*. E, L. Moore, the Broxton Bank
ing Company, Broxton,
Mr. T. A. Dixenjv Georgia State
Bank, Douglas. * *
Mr. J. L. Sfivltyrl'/the Union Bankr
ing Company, Douglas.
The reputaitpo and standing of
these ■ bankers ,assure a fair deal t »
all the campaigners iyi.: .an honest
count of the" votes. The management
feels sure that their selection will
be approved by all those interested in
the campaign and there will be ‘h<»
questioning of their awards.,*
_ The race fbr'fir-tf yAnwy
the future home of the Dodge Sedan
is a matter for the citizens of the
vatfous sections of the county to set
tle. It will go to the campaigner
whose friends stand by her with
staunchest fidelity between now and
! the close. It is possible for either
! one of the contestants to come in
[ under the wire a winner if their
townspeople will rally to their sup
port.
Ambrose? Broxton? Douglas? Lax?
Some country home? Which will pos
sess the Dodge Sedan after next Wed
nesday? Which of the ladies who have
worked so hard and faithfully during
the past month will be the happy
winner?
Closing Rules.
Simplicity is the watchword in the
closing rules and there is no red tape
about it whatever.
After Saturday night of this week
the Campaign Managers will not
handle any money or reports. Wed-'
nesday a ballot box will be provided
in the Progress office and the con
testants will deposit the money and
subscription stubs, sealed in an envel
ope with the campaigners name writ
ten on it in the box.
Shortly before eight o’clock, by the
Court House Clock the judges will
take charge and when the clock ceases
to strike will declare the campaign
closed and begin counting the votes.
By nine o’clock at the latest, they
should be ready to announce the win
ners.
No checks will be accepted in the
ballot box, so the contestants are ad
• ised to have checks made payable to
themselves and cash them at the bank.
Nothing but actual money will be
credited for votes on the last night..
Each campaigner is urged to be sure
that the exact amount of money to
nay for the subscriptions deposited
be in each envelope.
The campaign to date has been very
pleasant, with no bickerings and dis
putes to mar the situation. It is the
urgent hope of the management that
*he spirit prevailing thus far will con
tinue and that the winners and losers
will accept the verdict of the judges
without complaint.
Friends of the campaigners and the
public generally are- invited to come
to the Progress office Wednesday
night to hear the judges’ award and
congratulate the winners.
I*
FOR SALE — Thoroughbred Rhoe
Island Red Eggs. $1.50 per setting
'of 15. I. O. Wilson, Douglas, Ga.