Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

"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 -=~, Ship Bill Withdrawn.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 The bill was withdrawn by its sup porters in the senate when an effort to have it referred to conference a second time met with mqre llibuster ing by its opponents.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.