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"The Enterprise Covers Every Nook and Cor ner of Coffee County and Then Some" DESERTER IS IN Jill HERE GIVES INTERESTING STORY OF HIS ESCAPE FROM THE ARMY. OTHER NEWS FROM THE SHER IFF’S OFFICE. Sheriff Ricketson, of Douglas, now has in jail here a white man, aged 20, 5 feet and 11 inches high, weight 145 pounds, with dark brown hair, who admits that a few days ago he escaped from the army, from Com. pany 170, C. A. C., at Fort Jtoultrie, S. C., near Charleston. He was ar rested here under a charge of vag rancy and gave his name as Tom Watson, but later admitted that he was a deserter from the army and gave as his correct name Delmas C. Roberts and his original home at Mur phy, N. C., and said this was his sec ond desertion. He stated he was wil ling to return and Sheriff Ricketson telegraphed to the captain of his company, but has not yet heard from him. Sheriff Ricketson left Monday night for Shvannah to bring back Harvey Davis, who is under indict ment in Coffee county for cotton steal ing. Davis was under bond and went to Savannah Monday to join the ar my, and his bondsmen had him ar rested there in order that they might surrender him and be released from the bond. SQUIBBS FROM LAST ISSUE OF HAZLEHURST NEWS. Judge Thomas is winning ground *n Jeff Davis county. Judge Thomas, candidate for con gress, spent part of last week in Jeff Davis county. He’s got a special in vitation to come to Hazlehurst and make a speech next month. Judge Thomas, candidate for con gress, says a trip over Jeff Davis county convinced* him that it was one of the leading counties of the Elev enth district. Such distinguished boosters as Judge Thomas helps a county.—Advt. X Jg -•:# :V "’ -v «fli n \ * ***.. c^Mr- ' * r? xi,' HON. JOSEPH E. POTTLE One of the four candidates for Governor in the approaching primary Douglas Enterprise AND COFFEE COUNTY NEWS VOLUME XXVII, NUMBER 9. INSTITUTE ST ANNIE JULY 8 INTERESTING SESSION WILL BE HELD. MEETING OF STATE EX ECUTIVE COMMITTEE CALLED FOR MACON, JULY 25. The Farmers’ Institute will be held at Arnie school house from 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 m., and from 1:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m, An institute of high order is assured. The speakers who are coming to address the farmers of this section are experts from the College of Agriculture who are load ed with practical information and are prepared to present it in a plain and pointed way. Those who speak of agricultural experts as “Book Farm ers” are out of date. It has olng been recognized that the College men are the only ones who have the real, dependable information that a farm er wants. They are the only ones who have taken pains to eliminate guess work and who have the proof from the field or from livestock to back up everything they say. The institute will be very practical and will be appreciated by every far mer who attends. How to improve the soil fertility will be the general theme of discussion, connected with which will be diversification of crops, livestock raising, trucking, etc. It is announced that he speakers will welcome questions and want to diseu6s local conditions as much as possible.- The speakers who are to be heard at this time and place men tioned above are: Profs. M. W. Low ry, F. H. Denniss, and G. V. Cunning ham. Let the farmers turn out and show that we have a live, wide-awake body of farmers who want to make use of every opportunity for advancement. G. B. EUNICE, County Agent. The Boston Store will occupy the double store in the new Sibbett block building, next to Vickers. This will be one of the prettiest store rooms in Douglas when completed, and Mr. Weintroub says that he expects to carry the most complete line of goods ever carried in Douglas. THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, JULY 1, 1916. The Enterprise Publishes the Legal Advertising of the City of Douglas, Cffee County and County Commissioners. SWEAT MEMORIAL CITY HALL FORMALLY OPENED TO PUBLIC The Svreat Memorial City Hall of Douglas was formally opened to the public on last Thursday night, and today is ready for occupancy. It is expected that the occupants of the various offices will move into it next week. As announced in The Enterprise last week, a kind of meeting of the various interests building the hall and the people of the city, was held on Thursday evening and a large crowd attended. A great many ladits were present, and the affair proved to be an enjoyable one. Mr. Melvin Tanner presided at lhe meeting. Dr. Jno. M. Hall was the first speaker, who gave a history of how the building was promoted and of the different interests coming to gether and erecting it in memory of the late Frank Sweat. Dr. Hall was chairman of the building committee and had the entire contract in his REV. JORDAN NOW AT REST A very sad death occurred at ,Ha zlehurst on last Wednesday monring when the spirit of Rev. J. S. Jordan took its flight, after an illness of sev eral days. Mr. Jordan was about 65 years of age and had been a member of the Methodist conference for about fifty years, retiring two years ago. After he retired from active work he took up residence in Douglas with his son, Mr. J. H. Jordan, and lived here up until a few weeks ago. While here he made many friends, every body loving him who came in con tact with him. Mr. J. H. .Jordan, of this city, his son, was with him at the time of his death, as well as a number of his sisters and brothers. Elsewhere in this issue we are publishing a tribute to this lovable man which is given by the local pas tor of the Baptist church. A FRATERNAL TRIBUTE. By T. S. Hubert. The stature‘of a man is the meas ure of his reach toward the infinite. Great souls live on high levels, and attune themselves to harmonies that come from afar. They stand on De lectable mountains and behold the city that is to come whose Maker and Builder is God. Thus are they trans formed from the human and earthly into the heavenly and divine. Every thing in circumstance and condition pays tribute to their culture of soul. In the world —they are not of the world—but pilgrims to fairer fields of glorified being. Thus we meditate with the tidings in our ears that J. S. Jordan has fallen on sleep. True are words so often spoken on such occasions, with em phasis true on this one, “Heaven is richer and earth is poorer for his taking.” To him we apply the words of Sa cred Writ, “The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity and did turn many away from iniquity;” and the lines of poetry,— “His life all wrought Of generous acts, mild words and gentle ways, His heart wide open to all kindly thought, His hand so quick to aid, his tongue to praise.” All high undertakings enlisted his sympathies and all helpful movements his co-operation. In the ministry > of Jesus Christ he was faithful to his Master’s example, and in a winsome ness of personality that I have seen in but few and in tactfulness and gra ciousness of temper made himself an ideal pastor and friend. We were members of different ecclesiastical folds, but what mattered naught in hand* from start to finish. The next speaker was Dr. C. W. Roberts, representing’ the Sweat Me morial fund. Dr. Roberts had a very fine speech prepared and in his ex cellent and charming way delivered it to the gathering present. Mayor Stanton, who was scheduled for a speech, was not present, being in At lanta. Superintendent Gordon Floyd was the last speaker. He represented the board of education and made an excellent speech. Just as he com pleted his speech, the fire whistle blew and the crowd broke up in con fusion. The alarm proved to be a false one, and it is reported that it was given to show those present how the new auto fire truck could quickly respond, the truck being present and on exhibition for this occasion. There was plenty of refreshments consisting of lemonade, and music was furnished by the Misses Knowles. BOOSTERS OF APPLING RERE • About 100 Appling county citizens in twenty cars passed thru Douglas last Tuesday enroutc to Moultrie to visit the great live stock show which has been on exhibition there all the week. These Appling county boost ers, as they termed themselves, stop ped over here for about an hour. They were all enthusiastic over the outcome of the trip and the big live stock show in Moultrie. They left Moultrie for a four-days’ tour of the central portion of the state, going to Amerieus and Mr.con, and then to the eastern section, before returning to Appling county. Their cars flew banners of “Appling County,” and all together the boosters made good for their moral vineyard, in this section, at least. MASTER CHESTER McCRANIE DIES AT WILLACOOCHEE Willaeoochee, June 28 Chester McCranie, the 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. McCranie, died here this morning at about 7 o’clock. His death followed an illness of sev eral months, and ss said to have been the result of heart trouble. The fu neral and interment will be held here tomorrow. PEARSON BOYS JOIN ARMY. (Pearson Tribune.) A call from President Wilson for soldier boys demonstrated in Pearson last Tuesday that our boys love their country and are willing to take up arms and go to the front as brave and patriotic citizens in defense of attack. Messrs. Ralph and Guy Free man, Julian Kirkland, K. C. Starling and Fred Hunnicutt, all prominent young gentlemen, left on date above mentioned for Savannah where they will be drilled several days, from there to Macon, thence mustered in to service of the United States and assigned to Mexico in the discharge of their duties as soldier men. A large number of Pearson people were present Tuesday afternoon at the railroad station to bid the boys good bye and to wish them God speed and a safe return home to ' loved ones. Many sad hearts were visibly affected. WANTED—POSITION BY MAR ried man capable and willing. Can not live and be honest on dollar a day. Best references. Address this office. 2t. our companionship, and, please God, through his grace, I hope to meet him again on the hills eternal and glorified in the catholicity of God’s redeeming love. Till then, dear broth er, farewell and with this tribute of my heart, —“a sprig of rosemary,— that’s for remembrance.” ROYS ENLIST FOR FRONT NINE DOUGLAS AND COFFEE COUNTY BOYS ENLIST AND PASS REQURIED EXAM. AT SAVANNAH. NOW IN MACON. Along with the other patriotic towns and cities in Georgia who are offering soldiers for the border, Doug las comes in for her share. Several of our boys have enlisted and passed the examination, at Savannah, and are now at Macon at the recruiting station. Captain Campbell, a former stu dent of the Agricultural School here, spent a few days in Douglas last week looking for volunteers. About eight months ago he enlisted with the army at Savannah and is now cap tain of Company K. He received his first military training at the school here. When the recent call for troops was made Captain Campbell thought that Douglas was a good field for re cruits, knowing the patriotism of Douglas people, and he came over here and wsa successful in enlisting about nine of Coffee county’s young America. These boys left for Savannah im mediately where they had to stand an examination. All of them passed, and they were then taken to the re cruiting station at Macon where they will be held for further orders. All of them expressed a desire to go to the border as early as it was possible. The following young men from this city and section are now in Macon: C. D. Dudley, of West Green, and Clinton Shappell, Lige Tanner, Mon roe Griffin, Henry Lewis, Kile Knowles Gerald Wesley, Jim Minchew and Jesse Carver. Who knows but what great honor and glory may come to Coffee county as a result of the en listment of these boys to fight for their country’s honor? GEO. STANTON BEING URGED We are advised that a great sur prise is being brought to bear on Mayor George M. Stanton, of this city, to enter the race for represen tative in the approaching primary. A well circulated report has gained ground that he is considering it. Mr. Stanton is very popular through out the county as well as in Doug las, and should he decide to enter the contest, he would make it lively for his opponents. We made an effort to see Mr. Stanton this morning for an expression on the subject, but was unable to locate him. However we are safe in saying that the pressure is being brought on him, but we are not in a position to positively an nounce what he expects to do in the premises. HUGH DORSET IN ALMA TODAY Hon. Hugh M. Dorsey, one of the candidates for governor, is booked for a speech at Alma, Bacon county, tomorrow (Saturday), and it is ex pected that quite a number from Cof fee county will attend. This will be Mr. Dorsey’s opening speech of teh campaign and he goes there to make it at the solicitation of a petition signed by hundreds of his political friends. The occasion promises to be a lively one, and Alma is preparing for a big delegation of visitors from surrounding counties. A big barbecue and plenty of music will be a part of the program. $1.90 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE been called for July 25, at Macon, and at this meeting new officers for the state organization will be elect ed. It is expected at this time to elect a secretary that will ;come to Douglas and get on the job, 6pen up the supposed headquarters, and do business in a business way. The above information of the meet ing in Douglas next Saturday, July 8, was given us by Mr. J. M. Pafford, president, and Mr. C. T. Darley, sec retary, of the county union. JUDGE THOMAS RERE FRIDAY Judge W. E. Thomas, one of the congressional candidates, spent Thurs day night and a few hours Friday morning in the city, shaking hands with the voters. He came in from Bacon county where he spent the day. The Judge left Friday morning for Broxton, Pridgen and Ambrose, in this county, and expects to be in Mill town, Berrien county, tomorrow (Sat urday), at a big picnic. Judge Thomas says that his race is very satisfactory, that he keeps on the go all the time, and expects to visit every militia district in the six teen counties, several times before September 12. He has already been in every county in the district, and is now going over them again. Ha says that his organization in many counties have already begun active work and that he hopes to have a complete organization in every part of the district in the next few weeks. NEW CANNING CLUB AGENT It b my privilege to b<j the canning club agent of Coffee county, and when not visiting the clubs ! shall be found at the office of the Superintendent of Education, Mr. J, 'Gordon Floyd, at the court house, and I will be glad to see the club girls and their parents, or anyone who is interested in our work. I ask the co-operation of all the people in the County, but espec ially do 1 ask the continued efficient assistance of the Woman's Clubs in this town and in the adjoining towns. . HORTENSE HARRIS, Canning Club Agent. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Talley announce a new cmerat their home last week. Mrs. J. P. Girardeau and children, of Thomaston, and Mrs. W. H. John son and children, of Atlanta, are guests of their sister, Mrs. W. A. H. Davis, coining through in their car. SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE. At First Baptist church next 'Sun day morning, the pastor will have for his subject the Testimony on which John says we should accept the claims of Jesus of Nazareth to be the Christ of God. This series of sermons on the Fundamentals of Faith is sure to be of interest and profit to the congregation. Come. First Baptist pastor and congre gations are always glad to have you come. T. S. HUBERT, Pastor. - Help Us «* ' iy telephoning News Items to Numbers 23, 44, or 106. COUNTY UNION HERE JULY 8 BIG FARMERS’ INSTITUTE IS BOOKED FOR SESSION AT AR ME SCHOOL HOUSE JULY S. LARGE CROWDS EXPECTED. % The regular monthly meeting of the Coffee County Farmers’ Union will meet at the court house in Doug la at 10 o’clock, July 8. All mem bers ar e requested to be present, as matters of great importance are ex pected to come up. A meeting of the executive com mittee of the state union was held in Atlanta on Thursday and Mr. J. R. Overman expects to make a report of his visit to Atlanta at the meet ing in Douglas next Saturday. A meeting of the state union has