Newspaper Page Text
"The Enterprise
Covers Every
Nook and Cor
ner of Coffee
County and
Then Some”
INGRESS HAS
QUITAI LAST
ADJOURNS THURSDAY SINE
DIE. IT WAS THE LONGEST
CONTINUOUS SESSION EVER
ON RECORD.
Congress adjourned Thursday sine
die. The senate adjourned at 2:04
Thursday afternoon and the house at
12:18.
The total appropriations of the
session amount to $1,120,848,324,
which is several million dollars un
der the record of the previous con
gress.
Two appropriation bills, for the In
dian and postal service, failed.
The administration ship purchase
bill, Philippine bill, conservation bills,
rural credits, provisions of agricul
tural bill and the ratification of the
treaties with Columbia and Nicar
auga, all failed.
Last of Bills to Pass.
The senate on Thursday agreed to
the house amendment to the Cum
mins bill, making it possible for ship
pers to recover the full acutal value
of shipments lost, irrespective of the
provisions of bills of lading, limiting
the loss for rate-making purposes.
The bill, in effect, annuls the recent
supreme court decision.
Under the eyes of hundreds of
spectators, the two houses handled a
flood of bills, resolutions and confer
ence reports in a desperate effort to
pass all necessary legislation before
adjournment. The sessions of both
houses promised to be virtually con
tinuous to the end.
-=~, Ship Bill Withdrawn.
‘■'mn the fading hours, the govern
meht ship purchase bill, which served
as the vehicle for the most determin
ed, successful filibuster ever under
taken in congress, died without a
struggle.
The bill was withdrawn by its sup
porters in the senate when an effort
to have it referred to conference a
second time met with mqre llibuster
ing by its opponents.
Soon after this measure had been
shunted into the discard, rural cred
it legislation, which at the eleventh
hour had been attached to the agri
cultural appropriation bill, was aban
doned because conferences could not
agree on its provision.
Confusion, disorder and noise were
the chief characteristics of the final
legislative spurt in the house. Mem
bers and spectators kept up a con
stant hum of conversation that at
times grew to a roar.
It was hushed now and then by
the frantic efforts of Speaker Clark,
who pounded his desk with the grav
el, admonished the members of the
floor and roughly lectured the gal
leries in vain endeavors to preserve
order.
While the house w T aited for the big
appropriation bills and conference re
ports upon which action was abso
ultely necessary, the speaker directed
the consideration of bills by unani
mous consent.
A continuous clamor for recogni
tions resulted. Members called up a
CUE YOUR ROES TRE SERUM;
EUNICE MAKES NO CHARGE
A great many people of the county
are under the impression that there
is a charge for the service of inocu-
I ‘fating their hogs, and just why this
impression has gone out is unknown,
'tut Prof. Eunice, the farm demon
strator of Coffee county, desires that
everybody know that his services are
free.
The only cost of the inoculation is
the serum. Prof. Eunice will order
this for you or you can buy it your
self. Notify him when you are ready
and he will only be glad to give you
free of charge his services in inocu
lating every hog on your place, and
this should be done, especially at this
Douglas Enterprise
VOLUME XXVI, NUMBER 45.
DEATH HARVEST
THISJEEK
TILLMAN PAFFORD SUCCUMBS
AFTER AN ILLNESS OF SEV
ERAL YEARS. OTHER DEATHS
ARE RECORDED.
A very sad death occurred at the
home of Mr. J. M. Pafford on last
Wednesday afternoon at 3:30, when
his son, Tillman, who has been sick
for several years, died.
young man was 17 years of
age, and had been sick for a long
time with some kind of paralytic
trouble, and Mr. Pafford took him to
almost all the well known hospitals of
the country to get relief, but it seems
that very little benefit was obtained.
He died however, of pneumonia whieh
was too much for his frail body.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at Lone Hill church by Rev. H. M.
Morrison, of the Methodist church
here, and the interment took place at
Lone Hill at 2 o’clock Thursday.
Mr. Pafford and his family have
the sympathy of many friends in this
section of the country in this the sad
est hour of their lives.
MRS. McCAULEY DEAD.
The sad news of Mrs. McCauley’s
death reached here this week, and
later the remains were carried thru
on their way to Stillmore, where the
body was interred.
Mrs. McCauley was the mother of
Mr. Tom McCauley, who lived in
Douglas until a short time ago, when
the family moved to Valdosta, and
was well known here as “Grandma
McCauley.”
The fact that she was found dead
in her bed, makes it doubly sad.
CAPT. C. N. FORBES DEAD.
News reached the city this week
of the death of Capt. C. N. Forbes,
a brother-in-law of Mr. T. S. Price,
of this city, the death taking place
at Mr. Forbes’ home in Montgomery.
Mr. Forbes was one of the oldest
conductors in the employ of the A.
C. L., and has visited Douglas on sev
eral occasions where he had made
many friends.
WEINTROUB & SELIGMAN’S
BIG SALE NOW GOING ON.
The big opening sale of The Bos
ton Store will open in the morning.
The new firm has been busy all the
week in getting their store in readi
ness for their opening sale.
It is expected that a large crowd
will be present when the sale begins
as it has been extensively advertised.
They expect to give away premium
coupons with every purchase. Read
their large advertisement in this is
sue. Many interesting things are
told on these pages.
flood of bills of every description in
the hope that they might get through
without objections.
The great throng of men and wo
men in the galleries sat through this
confused legislative flood, and out
side others clamored for admittance.
time when so much cholera is going
the rounds. Prof. Eunice inoculated
over 2,000 hogs in the county last
year and the effect of this work is
in evidence today. For this service
he charged nothing.
Pig Club Work.
The hog culture industry is on the
increase in Coffee county. Much in
terest is now being manifested in the
pig club work. Prof. Joseph Down
ing, of the State Agricultural Col
lege, has been in the county for two
days, as a guest of Prof. Eunice, and
they have visited several of the clubs
in the county and found the work to
be in a very satisfactory condition.
AND COFFEE COUNTY NEWS
THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS, GA„ MARCH 6th, 1915.
Official Organ of Coffee County and County Commissioners.
LANKFORD ADJOURNS COURT
TO THIRD MONDAY 111 NOV.
STATE OF GEORGIA,—Coffee
County.
Whereas, The Grand Jury sitting
at the last term of Coffee Superior
Court unanimously recommended that
the Civil side of the City Court of
Douglas be adjourned over to .Fall,
and
Scores and hundreds of the best
people of the county have requested
that said recommendation be follow
ed; and have urged that if many of
the people who owe money are press
ed at present, they will be financially
ruined, that their ALL will be sac
rificed, and that their wives and chil
dren will face want and suffering, and
People plead that they want a
chance to make another crop, saying
they will pay if only allowed oppor
tunity to make something with which
to pay, and beg that their property
be not now taken from them, leav
ing them owing to a large part of
their indebtedness and crippled finan
cially so they can never pay the bal
ance, and
On the other hand several business
men and their representatives insist
that the Civil side of City Court of
Douglas be held, so they can have
judgments and perfect their liens;
urging that courts should be oper
ated promptly, for all people who
desire to enforce their rights therein,
and arguing that much injustice will
be done if the City Court of Doug
las is not held every three months
this year, and that the credit of the
people of the county will be impair
ed if the courts are postponed from
time to time, and,
Again a number of business men
with large interests in Coffee county
urge that the best interests of cred
itor and debtor alike will l>e subserv
ed by following the recommendation
of the Grand Jury; arguing that lit
tle if any damage will be sustained
by the creditors as a result thereof,
and that a great injustice will be
done to honest debtors, and
Thus it will be seen that there is
LADIES OF CIVIC CLUB TO
CLEAN UP CITY NEXT WEEK
Instead of the usual Cleaning Day
that we have at this season always,
there will be a Cleaning Week, which
after mature consideration, has seem
ed more advisable.
The ladies of the Civic Committee
have requested us to announce that
we have the hearty co-operation of
Chief Stevens in this matter, and
that the wagons will be at their dis
posal on the afternoons of next week.
They take this manner of notifying
the housekeepers, and will not make
a house-to-house canvass as hereto
fore.
It is a matter of common pride and
self-respect to keep the premises of
your home, not to mention the sani
tary importance, and this movement
has become a national one.
From Maine to Texas there are
thousands of towns that are having a
systematic clean-up this year, and all
because our two million club women
have lead the way.
Our Woman’s Club is making an
appeal to every one to clear away all
unsightly fences and out houses that
can be dispensed with and let us
have flowers.
A few bright annuals are in reach
of anyone in means, and they make
a vast difference in tKe appearance
of even the plainest surroundings.
If the wagons fail to carry off your
garbage next week, you have only to
report to Chief Stevens or the Com
mittee of the Civic League Depart
ment, which names follow:
Mesdames J. M. Mathews, John Me
Lean, J. N. McDonald, W. S. Durst,
J. H. Jordan, W. L. Rogers.
FARM LOANS.
Money is now more plentiful. We
are now closing loans promptly. If
you need money, come to see us.
DICKERSON, KELLEY & ROBERTS
much merit in the argument both for
and against the proposition, and that
the task of deciding the matter is not
an easy one.
Ordinarily a suggestion would not
be entertained that court be adjourn
ed over in order to prevent judg
ments going against any man or set
of men, be they friends, foes, rela
tives, or even against the judge of
this court, and
It is agreed that judges, in ordin
ary times, should hold court regular,
ly regardless of whom be concerned.
The question is now T whether or not
the world wide European war has
brought upon us a condition not ex
perienced for several decades past,
and it is hoped, will not soon again
exist, which authorizes, justifies and
demands a course on the part of men
and nations which would not other
wise be considered, and
I am convinced that such emergen
cy exists as requires obedience to the
recommendation of the Grand Jury,
and that the pleas of many who are
asking that this recommendation be
followed, be heeded.
I would not be willing to adjourn
court to help anyone defeat a just
debt; I am willing though, under all
the circumstances to adjourn the civil
side of the City Court over to the
regular November term, 1915, in or
der to let the people make another
crop and pay their debts.
It is therefore ordered that the civil
side of the City Court of Douglas, for
the trial or rendering of judgments,
and the same is hereby adjourned
over to the third Monday in Novem
ber, 1915.
It is further ordered that the City
Court of Douglas, except as above
ordered be left open for the dispo
sition of criminal cases, and other
matters which may arise.
Criminal court will be held on the
third Monday in May, 1915.
This the 4th day of March, 1915.
W. C. LANKFORD,
Judge City Court of Douglas.
BARTON’S NEW PLAY, “THE
STAIN OF BLOOD,” MARCH 10
Mr. E. S. Barton, of this city, who
has written several plays, and had
them staged here by local talent, has
completed one which he believes is the
best yet. It is entitled, “The Stain
of Blood,” a melodrama in 4 acts.
The play features Miss Paula Pea
cock, who has appeared in several
of his plays. The play will appear
at the Grand on Wednesday, March
10, and a large crowd is expected to
be on hand to witness it, all of the
players being local people. Mr. Pres
ton Ward will do ome cartoon and
sketch work between acts.
DO YOU WANT TO BUY A
LIVE RATTLE SNAKE?
Mr. M. M. Kirkland captured a
rattle snake on his farm Thursday
that measured four and one-half feet
and w r as the proud possessor of six
rattles and a button. Mr. Kirkland
says it is unusually large for its age
and length, that it Is in prime con
dition and will make an ideal pet.
He says that he will sell it to anyone
wanting to buy a good, healthy rat
tler. It made no resistance when
being extracted from n gopher hole,
where it had taken refuge.—Nicholls
Commonwealth.
EGYPTIAN WHEAT FOR SALE
at $4.00 per bushel. Less than ha’f
bushels, 21 per pound. Bushel
plants Bto 10 acres. JAS. I. HAT
FIELD. 2-27-2 t
Mrs. C. F. Crewes, the new stenog
rapher for Mr. G. I’. Dickson, has a
room at the residence of Mr. Dickson.
LUNCHEONS AT
AGRI. SCHOOL
A SERIES OF LUNCHEONS ARE
BEING GIVEN TO FRIENDS
OF AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL,
THIS WEEK.
Six o’clock Dinner.
Selma Thornton, of the Senior class
was hostess at a lovely six o’clock
dinner on Tuesday evening. The oth
er girls assisting at this meal were
Carrie Griffin, Irene Ponder and Oliv
ia Thornton.
Covers were laid for eight, the
guests being Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Rob
erts, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shelton,
Judge and Mrs. J. W. Quincey, and
Miss Shepherd.
Luncheons Last Week.
Mrs. S. J. Stubbs, Mrs. Dr. Whel
chel and Mrs. H. W. Baird were the
ladies present at the meal given Tues
day by four of the Sophmore girls.
On the following afternoon some
of the Junior girls gave their meal.
Their guests being Mrs. Frank Apple
by, Mrs. W. R. Wilson and her guest,
Mrs. Longino of Fairburn, Mrs. S. M.
Roberts and Mrs. McLean. Lovely
voilets and johnquills were used at
these meals, carrying out the college
colors of purple and gold very ef
fectively.
Luncheons at Model Home.
Four of the Sophmore girls gave
a pretty luncheon on Wednesday af
ternoon. The meal was delightful in
every detail and the colors of red
and white were very effective. Mae
Dorminy and Mary Ferguson were
host and hostess, while Annie Squires
and Gladys Peterson were waiters.
The guests on thioccasion were
Mrs. John McLe an, Mrs. C. T. Roan,
Mrs. C. A. Ward, a. d Miss Shepherd.
At the luncheon on Thursday after
noon Madge Bake- J Gladys Peter
son were host and hostess, and Venita
Vickers and Mae Dorminy were wait
ers. Spring flowers were in evidence
everywhere, the center-piece being
red and white japonicas, in a lovely
crystal bowl. The guests were Mr.
and Mrs. C. E. Baker, Mr. Lewis Vick
ers, Miss Shepherd, Prof. Woodard
and Captain McDonald.
NEW LIPR .<COTTS FOUNT.
UNION PHARMACY HAS A
The Union Pharmacy has just in
stalled one of the most modern Lip
pincotts soda fountains that can be
found in this section of the country,
being built especially for them.
Mr. Deen is anxious that his friends
see the fountain, and has arranged
for an opening to take place next
Monday afternoon, at which time he
will serve ladies and children free.
The hours arranged will be found in
the half-page ad. on the local page.
This is one of the prettiest and
most convenient fountains to be found
anywhere, and Mr. Deen is to be con
gratulated on the acquisition.
FEBRUARY SIATEMENTjOF IRE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Statement of Commissioners of Coffee County, Ga., for Feb., 1915.
DR. CR.
Cash from Tax Collector. .$3,000.00 Balance, $ 270.48
Loan 15,000.000 Old Accounts 166.92
General 2,460.37
Chaingang 830.58
Coroner’s 34.00
Pauper’s 160.00
City Court 283.33
• _ Jail .’ 373.50
Superior Court 1,599.70
Interest Paid 910.97
Balance 10,910.15
$18,000,00 $18,000.00
Balance Cash on Hand. .$10,910.15 Bills Payable .$41,171.16
•
I hereby certify that the above is a true statement of receipts and
disbursements of the funds of Coffee County for the month of February,
1915 - A. W. HADDOCK, Clerk.'
SR YEAR IN ADVANCE
LAMRDIN GETS
FEDERAL JOB
WAYCROSS MAN IS APPOINTED
FEDERAL JUDGE AFTER HOT
CONTEST LASTING FOR SEV
ERAL MONTHS.
William Wallace Lambdin, of Way
cross, was nominated and confirmed
Wednesday night as federal judge ir»
the southern district of Georgia. The
president sent the nomination to the
senate at 9 o’clock and it was con
firmed at 9:15 without the formality
of committee action. A poll of the
members of the judiciary committee
was made on the floor, of the senate
and action was immediate.
The nomination of Judge Lambdin
was a complete surprise to all the
other candidates in the race, three of
whom are here.
William J. Harris, now a member
of the federal trade commission, and
Edward T. Brown, of Atlanta, saw
the president Tuesday and urged him
to make the appointment once. He
| told them he would do so. At the
I same time Attorney General Gregory
! was telling other candidaes and their
1 friends that he would not possibly
1 reach a decision in several days.
Will Reside in Savannah.
Judge Lambdin said:
“I am very much gratified at my
appointment and it is my intention
as it has been all along, to make my
residence in Savannah, if the depart
ment of justice approves. I under
, stand the department will approve my
going there.”
| The many friends of Judge Lamb
' din in Douglas are jubilant over the
appointment, as it is the first time
that this immediate section has been
honored with any federal appoirtt
ment of note.
I
I
TWO COUNTIES PLACED
IN VALDOSTA DIVISION
Announcement has been made that
the senate has passed the resolution
placing Thomas and Bacon counties
in the Southwestern federal division
of the state of Georgia. Bacon is a
new county and it is placed in this
division, of which Valdosta is the
i center, for the first time. Thomas,
| however, has been in another divis
ion, and it is being changed at the re
• quest of the members of the Thomas
! county bar, and of other who are anx-
I ious for it to be placed in the Valdos
i ta district.
| This is welcome news to those who
I were interested in this matter, as
! these counties will add considerable
business to the Valdosta division and
they are welcome by all of the resi
dents of the district.
Summerrous Ms and cotton seed
SI.OO per bushel. $4.00 per bushel
less than I paid last spring. You
can get seed at H. L. Graham’s, Brox
ton, Ga., or order from me.
JNO. S. CLARK,
Jacksonville, Ga.
Hsip US
By telephoning
News Items to
Numbers 23,
44, or 106.