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(Koffet dtfhttia >Volume XI—No. 27. STATE PLANS DRIVE AGAINST MOTORISTS WITHOUT 1925 TAGS! A drive to collect all delinquent automobile licenses in Georgia will be started Friday morning by the state revenue department, with a spe cial ■ deputy stationed at the .-.ecie tary of state’s office and field agents under instructions to report every car operating with a 1924 license tag, according to an announcement Ihurs day by John H. Vandiver, state com missioner of revenue. The drive will bring thousands ol dollars in licenses and penalties inm the treasury, in addition to about $20,900 made payable by the recent supreme court decision holding that municipalities must pay the state li cense on cars that have heretofore operated with city tags, it was said. The revenue department is entitled to a 20 ner cent penalty on all auto-, mobile licenses that were not pur-; chased prior to May 1, provided the. car was registered during any pre-, vious year. ] “The attorney general has ruled ( that taxes may not be regarded as delinquent, and therefore come under the supervision of the revenue de partment, until they have been due and unpaid for a period of sixty days,’’ Commissioner John M. "Vandi ver, of the revenue department, stat ed, Thursday. “This period of grace has now expired insofar as automo bile license tags are concerned, as these licenses were payable on or be fore March 1. It is the duty of the revenue department to collect the 20 per cent penalty, which goes into the state treasury and helps make the department self-sustaining, and the penalty will be enforced without fear or favor.” There are said to be thousands ot cars operating in Georgia at the pres ent time on 1924 automobile tags, and field agents have been instruct ed to report every such violation of the law. These field agents are in all sections of the state, and will begin collecting the license tax and penalty at once, Colonel Vandiver said. He expects th eenforcement of the law to bring many thousands o fdollars in to the state treasury, both in the form of license money and penalties. TEN TO FACE COURT FOR SUNDAY FISHING Waycro Ga., April 20.—Ten Ware county citizens, will be forced to face a charge of violating the state law prohibiting fishing on Sun day, in the County Court of Charl ton county. Notices were served on the local citizehs Wednesday, charg ing them with fishing in Charlton county last Sunday. Local Game Warden L. J. You mans states that he is preparing to wage an active campaign against violators of the state game law. It has been reported to him that dyna mite ha sbeen used in a number of streams flowing out of the Okefe nokee Swamp. DUSTING PLANE IS DAMAGED AT FITZGERALD Fitzgerald, Ga., April 30.—Ideuten ant Harris of the Huff-DeLand Dust ers, Inc., who was in the city Tues day making final arrangements for a cotton dusting demonstration lost control of his machine at the landing field, and run int a telephone pole, demolishing his propeller blade, and litterlv tore the engine out of its casting, causing considerable damage to fences nearby. No injuries were sustained b ythe aviator, as he had not yet entered the machine. CLARK POER i ' Mr. and Mrs. Weldon W. Clark of Winston Salem, North Carolina, an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy, to Mr. Oley Swan son Poer, of Broxton, Ga., and Ft. Myers, Fla. z POER SALTER Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Moreland Poer, of Broxton, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Florie Lamar, to D. J. Salter, of Arlington, Ga.. the marriage to take place in June, at home. CHANGE IN DATE FOR A. & M. RECITAL The date for the recital, to be given by Miss Marguerite Douglas at the A. & M. school, has been changed to Thursday evening of next week, May sth, at 8:30 o’clock. The change was necessary on account of a conflict with other programs. The interest ing program is the first of a series of recitals to be presented by the department of Music and Expression. The program is as follows: 1. Princess Irma and the Goat— Banks. 2. Vocal Solo—Bird of Love De vine—Wood—Miss Effie Cleo Brew er. 3. (a) When you Know a Fellow —Guest. 3. (b) Perspective—Norvak. 3. (c) Queens Gift—Rose H. Thorpe. 3. (d) Her Name—Banks. 4. (a) Vocal Solo —The Scarecrow —Davis. 4. (b) Vocal Solo—The Brown Owl —Sanderson —Miss Effie Cleo Brewer. 5. (a)Soldiers Joy—Banks. 5. (b) Van Bibbers Rock—Banks. 6. Bridal of Pennacook (Indian Legecle with Tableaux) —Pierson. VOICE RECITAL An event of Thursday, May 7th at 8:30 o’clock will be the Voice Recital given by Mr. Tom Sims at the A. & M. school. The program is as fol lowing: l.(a) Rolling Down to Rio —Ed- ward German. 1. (b) On the Road to Mandalay— Oley Speaks. 2. Reading—“ The Tramp Violin ist” —Miss Myrtle Hae Head. 3. Marcheta—Schertzinger. 3. O Sole Mio—Eduardode Capua. 4. Piano Solo —The Skylark— Tschaikowski.—Miss Vivian Strick land. s(a) —My Faith in Thee—Harker. 5. Goodbye—To^ti. C, —Minuet—Miss Edwina Preston. 7. The Tempest King—Verne. All friends of the school are cor dially invited to come to these re citals. FLORIDA TO BAN USE OF TERM “FLAPPER” Tallahassee, Fla., April 28.—Refer ence t oany woman as a “flapper” is Florida would be considered against the dignity of the State, under pro visions of a resolution introduced in the House today. Speaking on the measure, the au thor, Representative Branch, of Lib erty, stated that he was serious in its introduction. “The women of Flor ida are about all we have left to look to for decency,” Mr. Branch, stated, “and I resent the reference to the young women of Florida that they are like a house, painted in front, shingled in the back and empty in the attic. I trust this measure will meet with serious consideration.” The resolution was placed on the House calender to be further acted upon tomorrow. “ROSETIME” COMING IN HOME TALENT The people of Douglas have a real genuine treat coming to them May 19th, when the home talent play “Rosetime” will be presented here under the auspices of the Episcopal church. Th play is a Wayne P. Se well production end those acquaint ed with the work of Mrs. Sewell know her to be very clever in the production of home-talent entertain ments. Rosetime is an interesting play, unlike most musical comedies it has a deft plot that will hold you spell bound from the beginning to the end. It is full of clever lines that are as bright as spangles and its pholosophy and humor is refreshing and whole some. SERVICES AT ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH First and Third Sundays in each month at 8 p. m. Second and Fourth Sundays at 11:15 a. m. Sunday School at 10:15 a. m. Bible Study each Friday at 8 p. m. Services next Sunday at 8 p. m. OFFICIAL ORGAN COFFEE COUNTY. CITY OF AND THE CITY OF NICHOLLS DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY’, -4PRIL 30, 1925, TEN GALLONS SHINE FROM LIQUOR RAIDS Teq gallons of “shine” w r as cap tured and destroyed Friday and Sat urdoy by prohibition officers, Hen dricks, Rogers, and Pierce, local of ficers Barrineau and Goodwin. Jim Stalvey’s home was the first place raided. Here sixteen quarts of liquor was found. A case was made against Stalvey to be tried in the Federal court, next June, in Valdos ta. Immediately after the Stalvey raid the officers pounced upon Albert Stevens’ home and relieved him of one gallon of “shine”. Steven’s place w r as raided again Saturday morning. This time four gallons was found. Stevens didn’t seem to be worried about the loss of the whiskey. Laughingly he confided to the officers that he didn’t care if they did have the “shine” as he had already sold it and collected for it but had waited too long to deliver it. Now there is a case made against both Stalvey and Stevens. Neither have been arrested but a Federal agent from Valdosta is expected in a few' days. Their trial will be held n Federal court. A car driven by a man, giving his name as Kitchen, w'as captured Fri day afternoon after two bottles con taining whiskey and a number of empty bottles were found by the above mentioned raiding officers. Kitchen was arrested but made bond. His car was taken over by the local officers and will be held by them for court decision. Kitchen’s trial will be held in the local court here. BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES . The lecture given by Dr. Ayres, returned missionary from China was greatly enjoyed. A large crowd at tended and the keenest interest shown during his address. The picnic given by the Builders’ class at the Country Club Tuesday evening was one of the most delight ful affairs. Dr. Minor made a short talk. Several readings were render ed. Miss Jane Carol Tanner sang “Sweet and Low”. The ladies seem ed to have vied with each other in the preparation of their baskets for the spread was indeed bountiful and delicious. Those attending the Y. W. A. en tertainment at the home of Mrs. E. L. Tanner Tuesday report a delight ful time. The mission study was on China. Delightful refrshments were served. The B. Y. P. U.’s enjoyed a weiner, roast on the lawn of Mrs. Coffee’s lovely suburban home Monday even ing. There were about 125 in attend ance. Sunday morning Dr. Minor will de liver a sermon on, “Standing in our Way”. Service at 11:15. Sunday evening hi stheme will be, “Why everyone should be a Christian”. Service Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. The B. Y. P. U. service at seven o’clock. BANDIT PLANS SUICIDE WITH TOOTHBRUSH ON EVE OF ELECTROCUTION Ossining, N. Y., April 30. —John Farina, who is to be electrocuted to night with Joseph and Morris Dia mond, brothers, for the murder of two Brooklyn bank messengers in 1923, was prevented from an attempt at suicide. Sing Sing authoities be lieved, when a keeper today took from him the sharpened handle of a toothbrush which he had concealed in two oranges. Farina, with the Diamonds, was being taken to a cell near the death chamber in preparation for the exe cution, when his keeper noticed he was carrying two oranges. After taking them from him the keeper found that the oranges were stuck together with a bone toothbrush han dle, the end of which had been sharp ened to a knife-like point. The three condemned men had been closely guarded to prevent attempts at suicide. Farina, at the time Wil liam Ford, of Brooklyn, committed suicide two months ago in the prison was heard to say: “That is an easy way out.” “It i sa good thing that I didn’t have a visitor yesterday,” remarked Farina when the handle was discov ered. Prison keepers interpreted this to mean that he did not intend to at tempt suicide until after the last visit of his relatives. DOUGfeAS HI MAKES GOOD SHOWING AT OCILLA ■TRACK MEET SATURDAY .s High School entered the Ottilia Educational contest last FridayJand Saturday, full of pep and with d* determination to show what students are made of. Al though few first honors were won, Douglas made a good showing and many favorable comments w'ere made by onlookers and those who heard the rentals, etc. Our -school strove hard to win but other schools outstripped them fair ly and rsquarely and though it is re gretful Douglas wasn’t the hero of the day, much credit is due to each con testant; for the good showing they made. |Every entrant was good at his or per work and Prof. Henry and Prof. Coleman are to be congratulat ed up4n their selections of the en trants.) The from Douglas were, Virginia Griffin, music; Ethel Dick erson, Expression; Mary Winn, sew ing; Coffee, Clyde Jardine, es say. The track team was composed of Heh>y Porter, Valda Grantham, John £ Thrasher, Ashley Brewer, Colemifi Winn, Warren Moorman, and Ftank Bullard. NOTICE OF RECEPTION On Tuseday evening, May sth, at the Episcopal Rectory, the ladies of the Woman’s Auxiliary will enter-; tain, honoring Rev. and Mrs. R. J- Stilwell. Our * friends throughout the city are requested to come and a special invitation is extended to the mem bers of all church circles to be pres ent and bring their husbands. Rev. and Mrs. Stilwell ere now permanent citizens of Douglas and %ve are anxious to have our friends meet them. Hours 8 to 10 P. M. WOMANS AUXILIARY, ST. ANDREWS CHURCH. MR. DENT TRANSFERRED TO .ST, PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Mr. W. Dent is leaving for St. Petersburg, Fla., where he well make his future home. Mr. Dent, formerly with the local Post Office department has been transferred to St. Peters burg on a much larger and more res ponsible position with the post office there. We are very sorry to lose Mr. Dent. He is one of our oldest citizens and comes from one of the best families in this community. We wish him much success -in his new work and in his new home. Mr. Dent’s family will remain in Douglas until school is out, then they will all move to Florida. CALCIUM ARSENATE CAR TO BE HERE MAY NINTH Dont forget that the State Board of Entomology Peddler car of cal cium arsenate will be in Douglas on May 9, the second Saturday in May. You can buy calcium arsenate at 8 l-2c per pound in 100 pound drums. The car will be on the A. B. & A., tracks near their depot. You should figure on having from 20 to 30 pounds of calcium arsenate per acre to take care of the weevils this year. Buy from the State Board and get stand ard arsenatd at a rock bottom price: A. S. BUSSEY, County Agent. S. P. TAYLOR SELLS OUT TO GROVER C. LEE Mr. S. P. Taylor, who has for sometime operated a meat market and grocery store here, has sold out to Grover C. Lee, who will henceforth operate this market and grocery. Mr. Lee is an experienced store keeper and butcher, having success fully operated a business of this kind for some time, about two years ago, here in Douglas. We are glad to welcome Mr. Lee into our midst and extend to him our hopes of see ing his new undertaking a success. ERROR IN ADVERTISEMENT OF LOTT BUILDER’S SUPPLY CO. Week before last there appeared in this paper an ad of Lott Builder’s Supply Co., which contained an er ror we desire to correct. In reading “Lime is the best poison known,” it should have read: “Lime is the best poison mixture known.” Mr. Taylor and family are moving to Daytona, Fla. He expects to open a business there similar to the one he operated here. We are sorry to lose Mr. Taylor, but welcome him back any time. M. E. REVIVAL CLOSED MUCH GOOD HAS BEEN DONE The Methodist revival services are over. The last service was held Sun day evening—Rev. Christian being at his best on the closing sermon. The revival has been a success! Not only the revival but the church work for the whole year has been fruitful. Some sixty or sixty-five additions to the church have been made and converts have been brought into the church in numbers to make the hearts of the good workers feel good. Rev. Christian is unquestionably an able minister and his sermons score the point upon which he directs his message: Unto the church mem ber to be a better church member and unto the sinner to turn his face unto AheiLord and join the Meavenly Band. The work of Rev. Ralph Porterfield, who made such a success of the sing ing, cannot be forgotten. His mem ory will linger long in the hearts of Douglas people, and for years the un dying refrain of his beautiful voice will echo ceaselessly in our ears MAYOR SLATER SPEAKS TO BUSINESS MEN IN ATLANTA AAtlanta, April 30.—Mayor John R. Slater, of Douglas, Ga., was the principal speaker at a meeting of Atlanta business and professional men here today where plans for a state conference of chairman of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial college movement was discussed. “At last south Georgia is to have its own college for men,” said Mayor Slater, “an institution which will bear the name of not only Georgia’s greatest citizen but one of the word’s greatest leaders. We are mighty proud that Georgia is to have Woodrow Wilson College and parti cularly glad that It i§' to Be'erected in our own section of the state.” Ex pressing the enthusiasm which is prevalent in the south over the new college he added; “Always in the past the people of south Georgia have been asked to contribute money for the good of the state as a whole or for educational institutions located in north Georgia. Now, we have an opportunity to help increase eGorgia’s educational facilities by building a new college, first class in every res pect which will be located in our own section of the country and so be immediately accessible to the hun dreds of south Georgia boys who are graduating from our high schools each year. I can’t tell ho%v much the people down in my section appeciate the fact that this great memorial col lege, to be located in south Georgia, is receiving enthusiastic support up north here.” Arrangements for a conference of state chairman to be held in Atlan ta on May 6, were made at the meet ing. Representatives of the campaign organization of each of the 12 con gressional districts throughout the state will attend to formulate plans for carrying out a state-wide appeal for “Georgia’s million” later on in the month. R. O. Mrzell of Valdosta, where the college is to be established, also spoke at the gathering, assuring the Atlantians of the grateful apprecia tion of Mu people of Valdosta and south Georgia for their support for the Woodrow Wilson memorial col lege. Mr. Mizell is one of the tem porary board of trustees for the col lege, serving as executive secretary, in his talk nationwide campaign for the money for this college, provided that Georgia herself raise the first million dollars toward it, is a chall enge to the people of the state. Mr. Stovall, chairman of the campaign, and other leaders throughout the state have accepted thi3 challenge without qualification. Wilson’s friends and admirers everywhere are watching to see if the people of Geor gia will back them up. T. C. Erwin of Atlanta, who is act ing as treasurer on the executive com mittee of the campaign, told the gathering that the people of Atlanta would back the new’ college not only because of their sentiment for Wood row Wilson but because of the splen did support that has been given by the people of south Georgia to pro jects of particular interest to the people %f the northern part of the state. $1.50 Per Annum in Advance GEORGIA MERCHANT GIVEN FIVE YEARS ON ARSON CHARGE O. P.. BRADLEY IS CONVICTED AT COLLINS— ANOTHER YET TO BE TRIED. Collins, Ga., April 30,—Convicted of arson, O. B. Bradley, proprietor of the Bradley Cash store, of Collins, w r as sentenced Thursday to .serve five years on the chaingang The case grew out of the destruc tion by fire of Judge Paul’s resi dence on June 19, 1924. Evidence was submitted that Bradley with another party was tracked from Judge Paul’s home, to where a barn belong ing to W. H. Yeomans, was burned the same night, and then to Bradley’s garage. This evidence was support ed by testimony that Bradley had been heard to make threats, Chris Murphy, under indictment on similar charges, has not been tried. Another true bill charged Bradley and Murphy with arson in the de - struction of the Yeomans barn, GEORGIA BOY IN TRIO' GIVEN TWENTY YEARS FOR SIXTEEN HOLDUPS Philtadelphia, April 30 Three young men who- pleaded guilty to sixteen highway robberies were sen tenced Thursday to twenty to forty years. They gave their name 3 as James Jones, 23, Detroit, Mich.; Everett Thompson, 17, Hazlehurst, Ga., and William J. Baynes, 18, Nor folk, Va. The court was informed the prisoners w'ere wanted in New ark, N. J., for five holdups, but the judge said Newark could wait until Philadelphia was through with them. GLEE CLUB ORGANIZED' . Hiuifer the leadership u£ Prof. Ole man, a local glee club has been or ganized and some of the best musical entertainers in Douglas ire mem bers. There has been tv. > meetings and |rehearsals. A minstrel is expected to be put on within about two weeks and from the business like way these young folks have gone about organiz ing tneir club a real treat is expect ed when tney present their entrtam ment. Among the memoets are the fol lowing: Lawton Halt, C- M. Sims, t red Brewer, Bruce Griffin, bat Solo mon. Dan Coleman, Jack Brett, T. F. Hayes, Martin D'Arcy, akmney Winn, D. F. McLean, Ashley Brewer, Tom ouns, Alton cuewton, David Dicker son, Charles Lowers, oiyae Williams, spencer Dickerson, ana Georgia Breen, eipe uwe istianC . ieeohr me Glee Club i., composed of both vocal ana instrumental entertainers, in addition to the regu..ir musical numbers the local orchestra will as sist in making a succes of the club. The orchestra is composed of Miss Georgia Breen, piano; O. F. McLean, and ciyce v* .ihams, saxophones, Lawton Hail, iru’- and Jack Brett, tenor banjo. Tuesday and Thursday night re hearsals were very successful. Good vocal material was discovered and several musica. numbers were select ed. The orchestra’., plyaing was en joyed by the members as well as be ing good practice for the players. The dub will meet again Saturday night at the high school auditorium and every member urged to be present. Announcement was made of the plan of the state executive committee in charge of the general campaign to memorialize the gifts of the founders of M oodro wWilson College by erect ing a great bronze tablet upon which will be recorded 'permanently the names of the persons who have sub scribed SI,OOO or more to the build ing of the institution. According to the proposals of the committee, the inscription on the bronze tablet will read: “This memorial college to Wood row Wilson was built by the gifts of men and women who earnestly seek to keep his high purposes before the world.” LOST—Key ring with five or six keys somewhere on streets of Doug las, presumably. Finder cai! Phone 145, or see John S. Gibson and re ceive suitable reward. 30-4