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Purely Personal Mrs. R ema Sapp has returned from Albany. Mrs. C. W. Roberts is visiting rela tive in Alabama. Mrs. D. M. Sapp has returned from a visit to Willacoochee. Mrs. H. W. Baird spent a few days near Augusta last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Tanner, of Fales, spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Mrs. J. M. Dent and children spent a few days in Willacoochee this week. Mrs. W. H. Dyer is spendign this week with her friends in Brunswick. Miss Mary Skipworth, of White Springs, Fla., is the guest of Mrs. M. D. Dickerson. Mr. L. H. Hill is ill at his home and his condition has not improved for some time. Miss Pansy Wall is spending a few days of Thanksgiving Holidays here with relatives. Mrs. T. S. Price, Mrs. J. W. Math ews and Miss Allie Lott, spent Fri day in Fitzgerald. Judge and Mrs. F. W. Dart and children spent Thanksgiving in Alamo with relatives. Mrs. K. C. Campbell, of Plains, Ga., is the week-end guest of Mrs. Fred Markett and Mrs. W. R. Frier. Ward and Jesse Grantham, of Fitz gerald, spent Thanksgiving here with Judge and Mrs. W. P. Ward. Miss Eunice Lott has returned from a visit to Eatenton and Athens. Mr. Clinton Lott returned with her. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sikes had as their recent gfiuests, Mrs. Emma Wind ham and Mrs. J. P. Meade, of Moul trie. The Douglas Tire Co. TUBES AND CASINGS VULCANIZED ‘ EXPERT WORKiVSANSKiP MODERATE PRICES All Work Guaranteed 215 Ward Street east. Good Values Our Store is full of Oood Values Up to date Merchandise at Right Prices. Dont delay your Christmas Shopping. New mens suits and ladies sport coats just received. % Trade early and avoid the Rush. IMS DEPT. SHE We Handle Everything Year Business Appreciated Editor \olney Williams and Hon Calvin Parker, of Waycross, spent a few hours Wednesday in the city. We are delighted to announce that Mr. F. C. Wilson has moved his fami ly back to Douglas from Vidalia. Mrs. J. W. Quincey left Monday for Suwanee, Tenn., to spend a few days with her son, Hateley, who is in school there. Mr. Claude Lewis, of Savannah, is a guest at the home of Mrs. J. M. Ashley,. wher e he is visiting his sister, Miss Letitia Lewis. Mrs. Morris Wright has returned to her home in Jackson after spend ing some time as a guest of her sis ter, Mrs. J. H. Jordan. Mr. W. L. Rogers returned home Wednesday from Stark, Fla., where he went to conduct a party who pur chased a Studebraker from him. We understand that Mr. A. L. Pon der is ill with fever, also Chief M. D. Stevens. Th e many friends of these gentlemen wish for them a speedy re covery. Mrs. A. E. Shappell returned Sat urday from South Florida with her husband, who has been there for some time, and was reported ill. His con dition is still critical). .Miss Allie Lott entertained the Ep worth League at their social meeting on Tuesday evening. Games and music were enjoyed until a late hour. The refreshments were punch, gelatine and cake. Mrs. Hallowell, of Columbia, S. C., was a resent visitor in the city, visit ing her brother, Mr. J. R. Overman, who has been quite ill. Mr. Overman was taken to an Atlanta hospital a few days ago where he will remain some time, and then go to New Mexico for a time. His condition is reported as very critical. THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, DEC. 2 1916. The Williams Stock Co., before leav ing Douglas last week purchased a Studebraker car from Mr. W. L .Rog ers, and the company went thru to Jacksonville With the car, Mr. Rogers accompanying them. - - Mrs. B. R. Johnson entertained a few friends Thanksgiving at a six o’clock dinner in honor of Mr. J. J. Willingham. Those present besides the honor guest were Dr. Coleman, Mr. Ralph Yeomans and Mr. Archie Roberts. There is a beautifully illustrated Thanksgiving article on another page of the Enterprise that will prove of exceptional interest to those of us that are thankful for the fact that we are living in one of the few countries in the civilized world where peach and prosperity bound. On Saturday last the first district Rally of the Smyrna Association was held at Stokesville, with Mrs. B. H. Tanner, presiding adn thirty ladies present, about 24 from Stokesville, two from Ambrose and six from Doug las. A splendid program was carried out and a delicious turkey dinner serv ed by the hospitable Stokesville ladies. Miscellaneous Shower. Miss May Williamson was hostess on Thanksgiving Day, at a beautiful miscellaneous shower, the popular honoree on this occasion being Miss Mary Stanton, a bride-to -be. The color scheme carried out ef fectively was green and pink with score cards of hand painted kewpies. About six tabels of rook were play ed and Miss Stanton was presented with a bride kewpie Miss Williamson assisted by Miss Hamrick served a fruit salad and punch. ? * The bride was beautifully gowned in blue charmeuse, with gold and sil ver trimmings. Those present were Misses Mary Stanton, Lucile Peek, Edna McLean, Jennie Latimer, May Cheatham, Ana Foster, Nnoa Quillian, Maggie Hamrick, Little, Mesdames Johnson, Touchton, Hodges, Deen, S. M. Roberts, Williamson, Dale, Turren tine, Kelley, Douglas, Dickerson, Tan ner, Cottingham, Brice, McEachren. Woman’s Club. On next Thursday the Woman’s Club will hold its regular meeting in the music room of the Georgia Nor mal with the following program. Christmas in Many Lands. Bring a small gift to be used in the Empty Stocking Fund. A discussion on the boll weavil ques tion. Christmas in Holland and Germany —Mrs W. W. McDonald. Christmas in other European Na tions.—Mrs. J. M. Dent. Violin Solo.—Miss Knowles. Christmas in America.—Mrs. B. W. Gray. Woman’s Club ideas of celebrating Christmas. —Mrs. C. B. Salter. Solo.—Mrs. W. H. Dyer. The Outlook Club. ! Mrs. W. R. Wilson was cordial hos ! less on Saturday for the Outlook Club. : The ladies are studying Georgia His | tory and the program at this meeting | prepared by Mrs. H. C. Whelchel was | an intensely interesting one, on two great Indian leaders, General Mein, tosh and Gen. McGilvary, the Battle of Kettle Creek, stories of Nancy Hart and some explanations of the evolution of the Georgia seals, the six removals of Georgia’s capitol and other subjects. Mrs. Wilson served an elaborate salad course with fruit punch. Those present besides regular members were Mrs. M. H. Turrentine, Mrs. S. M. • Roberts, Mrs. E. E. Caldwell, Mrs. I Morris Wright, Mrs. J. W. Dale and I Miss Pearl Knowles. ) MOORE-WARD. A very quiet marriage occured in this city on Wednesday of last week when Mr. Lonnie Ward and Miss Bes sie Moore were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Klein. It seems that the marriage had been planned for a later date but for some reason the couple decided to marry that night, while they were at the Klein home. The ceremony was performed by Ordinary W. P. Ward. The young couple are now doing light housekeep ing in the flat adjoining the telephone office. The bride has made her home with Mrs. W. W. Southerland for some time and is very popular in the city. The groom has lived here all his life and has scores of friends who wish for him and his wife a life of wedded bliss. He holds a responsible possit ion with the Douglas Telephone Co. MR. EDISONS NEW ART. The Worlds Best Music. RE-CREATIO N Where you find the best in Hear it at Wilson Jewelry Co. everything. NOTICE. lax Collectors Last Round. I will be at the following places for the purpose of collecting State and County tax. West Green, Friday, Dec. 1, 10 to 3 P. M. Nicholls, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 to 4 P. M. Bushnell, Monday, Dec. 4, 9 to 10 A. M. Ambrose, Monday, Dec. 4, 11 to 3 P. M. Pridgen, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 8 to 9 A. M. Broxton, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10 to 4 P. M. Georgetown, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 9 to 10 A. M. McDondald, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11 to 3 P. M. Kirkland, Thursday, Dec. 7, 9 to 10 A. M. Pearson, Thursday, Dec. 7, 1 to 4 P. M. Willacoochee, Friday, Dec. 8, 8 to 4 P. M. Tom Daniels, Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 to 10 A. M. Mora, Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 to 2 P. M. Douglas, Monday, Dec. 11. Wilsonville, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 9 to 12 A. M. Chatterton, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1 to 2. P. M. Yours truly, Daniel Vickers, T. C. C. C. Next Saturday, December 2nd. is election day for Justice of the Peace. Uncle Jim Freeman, needs your vote. Don’t forget him, please. —FALL CABBAGE PLANTS— All leading varieties. By express 500 for .60c; 1000 for $1.00; 5000 at 80c. Satisfaction guaranteed. By mail, post-paid 25c per 100. D. F. JAMISON, MR. EDISONS NEW ART. The Worlds Best Music. RE-CREATION Hear it at Wilson Jewelry Co. Where you find the best in everything. CHRISTMASf SHOPPING OUR STORE -SB Our nice new snappy goods I are coming in daily- Just what you will want for young or old- Tull of . merit and fair in price- Makeourstore Headquarters- Let us help you decide the problems ' Remember that we are con nected so we can get anything you want in two days time if we should happen to be out of the article you wish, and remember too that our prices are positively the lowest. Come in and‘‘Look”you are welcome. Wilson Jewelry Co. j | The Reliable Gift Store. 3 T LEVS j \the perfect bifocal / Trade CF3^OSO(3Q=H ©©CyiBILS £ ROUND FROM ONE PIECE OF GLASS For Comfortable easy seeing, you will find our Qlasses superior io others be cause our advanced methods of examinations are superior. Our policy is To never Rest until We have the Best in everything. W. R. WILSON Optometrist and Optician. T'IIPV I fill Aim 0n im P r oved I I" I || in * farm lands, at llUllUi LiUnilDU ,ow rate of interest, and upon very desirable terms. By reason of the direct connection which I have loans can be handled without delay. : Union Banking p V\7 FT APT DOUGLAS, Company Bldg * • ▼▼ • 1 GEORGIA SAFETY FIRST Our first aim is safety, next to treat our customers fair and square , and loan them money according to their balances, and extend them any other favor that is consistent with sound banking. May we not have a portion of your Banking business? We will appreciate it. FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK. Ambrose, Ga.