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Local Mid Personal.
Attend services at the Baptist
church.
Mr. C. E. Baker was in town
last Tuesday.
Mr. F. L. Sweat went to Way
cross last Wednesday.
Mr. F. L. Sweat went to Savan
nah'one day last week.
Mol. Phillip Newburn, of
Broxton, was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Goodyear, of Nicholls,
S. C., is visitsing her sons here.
What is Benajah Peterson
going to do about it? Ask him.
Messrs B. H. and E. L. Tanner
spent a few days in Savannah last
week.
If you want job work come to
see us. We will do our best to
please you.
Miss Rilza Tanner left last
week for Forsyth to enter Mon
roe College.
Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Campbell,
of Broxton, Ga., were in our
city Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Harrison and son
Bob, of Baker’s still were in town
Wednesday.
Ask B. Peterson wdiat he is
going to do about it? Go to the
store and see him.
Mrs. Ralph H. Johnson and lit
tle son returned to their home in
Ocilla last Wednesday.
Mr. S. 0. Turrentine visited
his brother J. R. Turrentine, of
Fitzgerald, last Sunday.
Prof. Hendricks, who has been
sick for several days, is again
able to attend the school.
Attend the religious services
at the Baptist church. They will
continue for another week.
Miss Thelma Goodyear of
Nicholls S. C. is here visiting her
uncles families Mesers Goodyear.
Mr. B. Peterson is improving
home by placing a
iromfence around his premises.
Mrs. S. 0. Turrentine left
Wednesday for the Market to
buy up a complete line of Millin
ary.
Get ready to go to the Sunday
School Convention the fifth
Sunday in March and Saturday
before.
Misses Adeline and Kate Co
nova are visiting the family of
Judge W. P. Ward, on Gaskin
avenue.
Work has begun on the grounds
for the Agricultural buildings.
It will be pushed as fast as
possible.
Mr. John Maning is in Douglas
visiti ig friends this week. It
has been quite awhile since he
was here.
Mr. John McLean visited
Kathleen, Ga., this week where
he has an interest in a large tur
pentine place.
The farmers of Coffee County
are well advanced with their
work and expect to make a good
crop this year.
We rarely ever have a case of
pneumonia in this country, while
there are other places that have
a great deal of it.
Mrs. E. L. Tanner spent a few
days last week in Forsyth visit
ing her sister, Miss Brice, who
is there in school.
We invite our friends to come
to our office to see us. Send us
what news you hear and we will
i>e glad to keep it going.
There will be some fine mules
sold before the court house Mon
day, If you want a good mule
at your own price be there.
Douglas is fast growing and
there are many good people mov
ing here. We are glad that this
class of people are getting inter
ested in our town. Numbers do
not count so much as the kind of
people.
Mr. H. Leader has sold his
I mercantile business in Nichols to
Mr. Altman.
Mrs. Ralph Johnson, of Ocilla,
came over to see relatives in the
city this week.
I The Peterson building between
( the livery stable and Union bank
! building, is fast assuming beauti
ful proportions.
There have been a lot of colds
and grip in and around Douglas
this winter, but nothing like it
has been in middle and north
Georgia.
Cols. J. W. Quincey, Lankford,
Tanner, McDonald and others,
went over to Lyons last Wednes
day to attend the Gilpin-McDon
ald trial.
Mrs Dupont and daughter
Miss Louise, of Colorado Springs
Colo, are here visiting Mesdames
Quincy and Dickerson on Gaskin
Avenue.
Mr. J. D. LochrUg l went to
Broxton last W tunes L.y. He
is very active in the insurance
business, and is doing a good
business.
Dr. R. Speer Benson, our new
doctor, has purchased the resi
dence of Prof. Hendricks, on
Gaskin avenue, and will move
there in the near future.
The business of the Tanner
Mercantile Co., has increased un
til it is found necessary to have
more room, and it is intended to
build a storage ware house.
Mr. L. D. Long, of Hazlehurst
was in town this week. We are
always glad to see Mr. Long in
Douglas, as be is a good man and
was a long time a citizen here.
Look, Farmers! Dixie Plows
at $1.50 each.
Watt & Holmes Hardware Co.
We have very little rheumal ism
in this section and very few
bronchial troubles, as compared
with others sections. Should
this not be an object lesson?
Capt. W. M. Denton is moving
his saw-mill out near the twenty
mile post on the G. & F. Railroad.
He has a fine body of timber out
there and will be there for some
time.
Ex-Governor W. J. Northern
was in Douglas last Tuesday night
and delivered a strong lecture
to a crowd of representative citi
zens of Douglas at the Audi
torium.
Steel Beam Oliver Plows, at
cost.
Watt & Holmes Hardware Co.
If you are interested in the
Sunday School work of Coffee
county, write to Col. Pafford, of
Nicholls, or Col. L. E. Heath, of
Douglas and lend your aid to the
work.
To-Day, Saturday down at
Nichols; is Bud Meek’s birthday.
Just like him, slipping in when
the week’s work is over, but in
time to ride Brindie to Sunday
School, the next day.
Wood Beam Oliver Plows, at
cost. Come and get one cheap.
Watt & Holmes Hardware Co.
For Sale— One pair mules.
Any one wishing to buy would
do well to see Tanner Mercantile
Co.
Wanted—A competent Tur
pentine Woodsman. Will pay
good salary. Apply or write at
once.
Harper Cross & Co.,
Lax, Coffee Co., Ga.
Lost.
One Hampton made gold watch,
open face. Lost on road from
Douglas to Chatterton. Reward
if returned to W. W. Terrell,
Douglas, Ga.
BOURBON, THE BLUE JACK,
Will stand the spring season 1907,
at Pearson, Gray’s Mill, J. E. Bryant,
Ambrose and Alapaha. Any informa
tion desired address J. E. BRYANT,
Kirkland, Ga.
IDo Toll Wai)t i\lor)ey?
WE ARE HAKiSG FIVE YEAR LOANS OH IMPROVED FARM
LANDS, PART OF THE LOAN TO L'E PAID BACK EACH YEAR.
If your place is mortgages, why continue paying a high rate
of interest? We can negotiate loans on first mortgage on
improved farms at 7 per cent on sums of SI,OOO, or over, and
at 8 per cent on stuns less than SI,OOO, payable in annual in
stallments. There is no commission charged on these loans.
If you want cheap money come to see us.
JAS. I. HATFIELD, LAWSON KELLEY,
Inspector. Attorney.
DOUGLAS, GA.
a\ p, wilaGox,
JDolicjlas, Georgia,
Fine Jersey Cows. Best ever in Douglas. Several
from Georgia Experiment Station. All Registered.
Sea or write at once to
T. P. WILCOX,.Douglas, Ga.
Mr. Gordon Floyd went to
Macon last week and attended
the Immigration Conference.
Atlanta is planing to have a
State Sunday School Institute to
open sometime in this month.
The Waycross Journal will soon
be issued as a daily. With a
population of ten thousand we
see no reason why it should not
be successful.
Mr. E. H. Cross, of Lax, Ga.,
a member of the firm of Hanper.
Cross & Co., was in.town last
Sunday. We suppose that he had
business here.
Samuel Mayer, of Savannah,
formerly of Albany and Bruns
wick, and a pioneer merchant of
South-west Georgia is dead, at
the age of 87 years.
When correspondents or adver
tisement writers send in their
favors will they kindly omit abre
viations and “short” or commer
cial” ands? Spell out what you
want, if you know.
Miss Ruth Jones, of Nicholls,
S. C., who has been visiting re
latives in the city returned to
her home last Saturday. She
made many friends while here
who will be glad to see her again.
Mr. J. H. Philips, of the firm
of Fendig & Co., of Brunswick
and Jacksonville, and who launch
ed the first big land sale in Doug
las, 1902, was in town last week,
making preparations for another
big land sale.
Evangelist Buchholtz, who is
now conducting a series of ser
vices at the Baptist church, will
preach to men only at the Presby
terian church next Sunday after
noon at 4 15, on the “Possibilities
of a Single Man.”
Some of the finest material to
be had— in envelopes and linen
type-writer paper has just been
received, at the office, and with
new rollers for every press, the
finest work may be had here.
Send us a trial order.
Did you hear the sermon at the
Baptist church last T uesday
night? Did you realize that the
good, upright, social, generous
big man leaves a bad record when
the bell goes toiling “N-o-n-e of
H-i-s- !-!-! N-o-n-e o-f H-i-s
We have been over-run with
job work for the last week or
two. We guarantee our work
and appreciate our friends giv
ing us the work. I f you want
good work in the job line, come
to see us and we will try to
please you.
Miss Carrie Moore and her
brother, Willie, of Statesboro,
are the guests of their sister,
Mrs. R. Speer Benson. Mr. Willie
Moore may locate in Douglas,
and we take pleasure in extend
ing an invitation in advance of
his decision.
Fcr J. P. 7 4 8 District.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Justice of Peace for
Douglas District No. 748, and respect
f illy solicit the suppoii. of the people.
Lug.- ne Mekkier.
It would be better if some of
those who occupy rear seats on
the choir platform, at the Bap
tist meetings were on the seats
in the rear of the congregation.
Then their whisperings and ges
tures would not be so readily
seen by the congregation.
Stray Cow.
Black cow, white spot in fore
haed, white belly, white bushy
tail. Heavy horns like a steer.
Not marked. Notify with in
formation.
W. W. Cason,
Feb 9. 1907. Nichols, Ga.
Mr. T. M. Cheatham, a promi
nent citizen and real estate deal
er of Broxton attended the Immi
gration Conference and is very
much interested in the develop
ment of the great resources of
Coffee county. The real estate
men of S )uth Georgia are the ones
doing most for this section.
CITY AND FARM LOANS-
See Rogers & Heath, Douglas, Ga.
They negotiate City and Farm
loans without delay, at G per cent
interest. Dec, 1. tf
Thomas Pengiee, of Columet,
Mich., was putting an engage
ment ring on the finger of Miss
Nellie Howell, last Sunday when
he discovered his mother’s ring
on her hand. She was his half
sister, and he had been away
from home twenty years.
Dr. Carlisle’s L. &B* & Liver
Pills.
For Liver and Blood, Stomach
and Kidney. For sale by all
druggists.
Carlisle & Co, Macon, Ga.
Oct 13-3 mos.
Mr. C. C. Floyd went to Macon
to attend the Immigration Con
ference. Mr. Floyd is a prosper
ous farmer and saw-mill operator
and is a good citizen. He is inter
ested in the future development
of Coffee county. We need more
men like Charlie Floyd.
Stray Cows.
The undersigned has in his
care two cows marked as follows:
One Horned Cow, undersquare
in each ear: One Dehorned Cow,
split in each ear.
The owter can have same by
paying for keeping a id the price
of this notice.
J. 1 . Liuglaf.
Lost Money.
Mr. J. W. Douglas found some
money on the counter of the
Citizens Bank. The loser can
recover the same by satisfying
him that they lost this money,
and by paying for this advertise
ment. Citizens Bank,
and J. W. Douglas,
Nichols, Ga.
Vitae-Ore.
Mrs. Lyman Adams is agent
for the wonderful cure, Vitm-
Ore, having taken it and being
wonderfully benefitted by its
restorative properties, she can
testify to its merits from actual
experience. A month’s treat
ment for SI.OO. Address, Doug
as, Gx., R. F. D. No. 2.
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15 BAYS, i Imi
FACTORY SALE
PIANOS andORGANS
me GiSmaoy.
Chicago, Illinois.
To more thoroughly establish ourselves and Pianos
in Douglas and Coffee County, We have made a shipment
of our WORLD RENOWNED PIANOS AND ORGANS TO
DOUGLAS. For Fifteen Days Special Advertising Prices
will be given. THOSE PIANOS MUST BE SOLD. Our
LOSS, your gain! EVERY ONE WARRANTED. Come to
Sapp’s Pharmacy
Where can examine and see for yourself. Our plain
proposition is to save you money. Ladies especially invited
Easy Payment Plan if desired. Come to see us before you
buy.
THE CABLE COMPANY.
W. M. BAGWELL., Manager.
Prof. J. W. Hendricks will
leave Douglas at the expiration
of this school term, and the City
Board of Education desires to
secure a good man to take his
place. They want to make no
mistake, as they realize that this
is a critical time in the history
of our magnificent school, and
every patron of the school
should keep watch for a good man
for this place. The city school
must not lag.
Lost.
Last Sunday, some where about
town, a watch-fob, gold 2t dollar
piece, rim around it, with black
ribbon attached to it. Return
to E. H. Tanner, at Tanner Mer
cantile Co., and get reward.
Dr. J. 11. Lattimer, the father
of Mrs. John McLean, died at his
home in Hazlehurst last Monday.
He w’as very old. being nearly
eighty years old. He has practic
ed Medicine in this section for
many years. He has been sick
for some time past, and his death
was not a surprise.
Convicts Escaped.
By reference to our advertis
ing it will be seen that
three convicts from abroad and
one county convict escaped from
the County Chain Gang on the
12th, and for the first three
$50.00 reward, each is offerd,
and for the latter $25.00 reward
is offered.
The Nichols Base Ball Team is
lining up for business, and from
the following array of talent will
be a hard lot to nurse, and we
put Douglas’ team on notice at
once: N. M. Buford, pitcher; J.
A. Britt, pitcher: John R. Judge,
pitcher; Bullie I-lirkland, catcher;
W. R. Cole, catcher; D. Anderson
first base; Bud Meeks, second
base; J. W. Newman, third base;
Dr. D. 11. Meeks, shortstop; Dan
Hall, right field; M. J. Kirkland,
center field; S. M. Price, left
field.
Ihe L. L). C.
The historical meeting of the
U. D. C. at the residence of Mrs.
McDonald, was very much en
joyed by a full attendance of the
membership. Gen. Francis S.
Bartow was the subject. Robert
Toombs will be the subject of the
next historical meeting. The
n :xt business meeting will be
the second Wednesday in March.
A Wedding.
On last third Sunday, at the
home of Mr. Simon P. White, of!
McDonald, Ga., Miss Lula Gid
dens and Mr. C. H. Davis, of
Penhollow’ay, Fla., were married.
These are very popular young
p3ople and their friends wish
them a long and happy life. 1
Rev. T. P. O'Neal preformed
the ceremony.
Large crowds have been at
tending the services at the Bap
tist church this week. The meet
ing will continue through the
next week. A new era has been
marked in Douglas morally, so
cially and religiously and there
will soon be much greater induce
ments for the good people who
are looking for a south Georgia
home to come to Douglas than
ever before. While we have got
the ball rolling just keep it up.
A Wedding at Nichols.
A very quiet and beautiful wed
ding occured at the borne of Mrs.
Linnie Meeks, near Nichols, on
the evening of the 27th Inst.,
Miss Amie Meeks was married
to Mr. Amos Meeks, a son of
Mr. C. F. Meeks. Only near
friends and relatives were pres
ent. Mr. Mai com Douglas, of
Bickley, was present with his
camera and took pictures of
those present, as well as the two
young people, separate, as they
appeared on their wedding day.
The ceremony was ' performed
by Rev. H. M. Meeks, of Nichols.
Floradora Cotton Seed.
I have about 500 bushels of
genuine Floradora Cotton Seed
for sale, a*, the following prices:
1 to 5 bushels, SI.OO per bushel;
5 to 10 bushels, 85 cents per bush
el; 10 bushels and up, 75 cent
per bushel. Will grow as well
as any short cotton and will
nearly third itself in lint. This
cotton is now se'ling in Douglas
at 16 cents, and at Savannah at
17 to 19 cents. Don’t be induced
to buy something said to be just
as good. Nothing will take the
place of the genuine cotton seed.
W. F. Sibbett,
1-26-2 m Douglas, Ga.
Libel For Divorce.
State of Georgia Coffee County: To
the Superior court of.-; ud county. March
term 1997. Geihany M. rgan, brings
th's her complaint against John Morgan
anon resident of said ecu - tv and alleges.
1. That on the tir~t day of November
1897, in the State of G sorgia. Plaintiff
and Defendant intermarried and ever
since have been and now are husband
and wife.
2. That plaintiff is and has been a
bonified resident of the State of Georgia
twelve months before the filing of this
application for divorce.
3. That on the second day of Septem
ber 1902 the said defendant disregarding
the solemnity of his marriage vows
wilfully and without cause deserted and
abandonee! the plaintiff and ever since
has and still continues to wilfully and
without cause desert and abandon said
plaintiff and to live sepaaate and apart
from her without any sufficient cause
or reason.
Wherefore petitioner pravs.
1. That a total divorce from defendent
he granted to her and that the name
she bore prior to her said marriage with
defendent to wit, Bethany Corbitt, be
restored to her.
2. That process do issue directed to
defendent requiring him to be and appear
at the next tei.n of this court to an
swer this complaint.
J. O. SIRM-'NS,
Petitioners Attorney.
I certify that the above and forego
ing is a true copy of the original PeCCon
filed in this office this 20rh dav of Feb.
1907.
J. R. Overman, C. G. C.