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Purely Personal Expert shoemaker at Williford’s. Come to the Racket Store for Xmas Goods. Mrs. Fred Markette spent Thurs day in Valdosta. Mr. Y. S. Hogg, of Madison, was in town this week. Mrs. R. R- Jones, of Fitzgerald, is the guest of relatives here. Mrs. Geo. Crowderr spent Thurs day in Valdosta shopping. Mr. W. R. Wilson has returned from a business trip to Atlanta. Judge W. C. Lankford made a busi ness trip to Atlanta this week. Mrs. J. H. Jordan will be hostess to the Outlook Club to-morrow. Mrs. C. E. Shelton, of Atlanta, is the guest of Mrs. W. F. Sibbett. Mr. D. C. Ashley, of Valdosta, was a visitor to the city this week. Little J. C. Relihan is recovering from a recent, attact of measles. Mrs. W. A. Little has returned from Ohio and Newport News. Col. E. L. Grantham made a pro fessional trip to Savannah this week. Mrs. W. H. Bailey has as her guest this week, Mrs. Paulk, of Fitzgerald. Mrs. G. R. Moore is visiting her mother, who is in the hospital in Val dosta. Xmas Goods just arrived at the Racket Store. Shoes repaired while you wait at Williford’s. Miss Sallie Latimer, of Hazlehurst, was a recent guest of Mrs. John Mc- Lean. Mr. D. Thomas, of Valdosta, is the guest of' his daughter, Mrs. W. R. Frier. Mrs. G. M. Overby has as her guest this week, Miss Daisy Dixon, of Thom asville. Mr. and Sirs. Lewis Vickers and children spent Sunday in Hazlehurst with relatives. Misses Nela and Pearl Knowles re turned Thursday from a short trip to Valdosta. Yourself, your wife, your children and your Home and enjoy your Holi days and the Prosperity of your years work. Our Every Department is complete with Brand New Up to-date Merchan dise. We can fit you up from foot to Head Your Home from kitchen to the Parlor. Don’t waste your Money on Christmas Presents that gets broke in a day. We can sell you something that will be good all the year around. Big line of Art Squares and Rugs just received and will be sold at; Low Prices. Ill'S lEPI. SHE We Handle Everything ["satisfaction Guaranteed Attorney R. A. Moore spent a few days in Atlanta this week on legal business. Mrs. Warren Lott left this week to make an extensive visit to relatives in Jacksonville. Judge and Mrs. F. W. Dart and children spent Thanksgiving with rela tives at Alamo. Judge Benj. T. Allen, of Pearson, was among the legal fraternity in the city this week. M*. and Mrs. S. M. Roberts, Miss Mary, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McLane, spent Sunday in Abbeville. Mrs. John McLean and Mrs. Avera Moore are visiting their brother in Hazlehurst, who is quite ill. Shoes and harness repaired and work guaranteed at Williford’s. Mr. C. E. Baker spent a few days in Barnsville this week with his son, Vickers, who is in school there. Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Arrington, of Richland, have moved to Douglas and have rooms with Mr. Geo. Crowder. Mrs. Love has returned from a trip to Ocilla and was accompanied home by her daughter, Mrs. Tom Tucker. Mrs. Mabel Webb, of Chappell, S. C., is spending a few days as the guest of her brother, Mr. Leslie R. Squires. Solicitor M. I). Dickerson returned home fiom Waycross Thursday night where he has been in service at Ware Superior court. Rev. H. M. Morrison and Messrs. L. E. Heath and Levi O’Steen have re turned from Thomasville where they attended conference. Miss Eunice Lott and Vivian Mc j Lean and Mr. Herbert McLean and Mr. Sshumpert attended the German given in Valdosta Wednesday evening. Be sure to call at the Racket Store for Xmas Goods. Master Walter Wilson entertained ja number of little friends on Thurs- I day evening in honor of his sixth I birthday. Ice cream and cake were ; served. Mrs. Mable Webb, of Chappells, S. C., who has been visiting her brother, L. R. Squires, will return to-day for ' Oglethorpe, Ga., to spend Xmas with I parents. THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE. DOUGLAS. GEORGIA. DEC. 9, 1916 Mrs. W. W. McDonald has as her guests this week, Mr. and Mrs. Thur man Whatley and daughter, Mrs. J. H. Whatley and Miss Bonnie New some, of Reynolds. A number o fDouglasites went down to Waycross Thursday afternoon and participated in the gaiety of the great Prosperity Week which has been un der way there since Monday. The Enterprise is in receipt of a card from Mr. W r . L. Rogers, who is in Windsor, Canada. He expects to be home in a few days, and adds that he won’t enlist while he is there. Hon. W. A. Dodson, of Americus, spent Tuesday in the city. Mr. Dod son has a number of friends here, and he is well known throughout Georgai, having served) as president of the state senate in years gone by. Mayor G. M. Stanton left Monday for Atlanta to be with his wife who was operated on there tnis week. Dr. of this city, also went up to conduct the operation. At this time Mrs. Stanton is in a very critical con dition, we regret to report. “Rev. H. M. Morrison, who comes to Second Street, has for the last two years been pastor of our church in Douglas, Ga. He is in the full ma turity of his powers, and has succeed ed with every work the church has ever given him to do. A few years ! ago he made a record as presiding elder of the Valdosta district, which has never been surpassed by any other in the conference. He 5s particularly noted for his deep consentration, which impresses all who know him. He will undoubtedly do a great work at Sec ond Street. —Macon Telegraph. W. C. T. U. The next meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be posponed until the first Friday after the second Sunday in January. A LARGE RECEPTION'. Mrs. J. N. McDonald entertained at a reception this afternoon given in honor of Miss Mary Stanton, a bride of the near future. Mrs. McDonald’s home was respon dent in its decorations and splendid appointments. She was assisted in receiving by Miss Mary Stanton and her sister,Mrs. T. 0. Galloway, of | Barnesville. Miss Stanton was gowned in white crepe Georgia, with fur trimmings and Mrs. Galloway in blue charmeuse. About fifty ladies called during the afternoon. ! WOMAN’S CLUB. The regular meeting of the Woman’s Club was held Thursday and a splen did program carried out, and a full membership present. As supplementary work, the mem bers are discussing current topics at each meeting. On Thursday the sub ject was the boll weavil, at the next meeting, as was announced, the ladies will discuss submarines, after the reg ular program is carried out. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. There will be morning service at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Every body invited. BROWN-JOWERS. A very quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Wilson, in this city, when Miss May Brown and Mr. Sam Jowers, of Fitzgerald, were married, the cere | mony being performed by Ordinary jW. P. Ward. The young couple left on th e after moon train for Fitzgerald their future ;home, and whee Mr. Jowers is employ ed at the A. B. & A. shops. SPECIAL NOTICES. The Fifth Singing Convention will !be held at Living Waters church, on j the sth Sunday in December, 31st j inst. Everybody invited to come with ; a well filled basket. 0. A. McCRAE, Sec. C. C. Smith, Pres. There will be a box social at Isaac School House, near Ambrose, on Fri iday night, December 15th. Public in vited. TEACHERS. The teachers and pupils of Saginaw School will have a box social on Fri day night, December 22nd. Every one invited to come and help them have a big time. PUPILS. FOR SALE CHEAP. Some 50 head of stock cows, some I of fine breed that can not be used for | beef this season but will be in milk j through the winter and spring. Parties wanting a bargain in milk cows all young. Come and look over the stock and get my bargain prices. J. M. CHAPMAN, Douglas, Ga. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA SOUTH WESTERN DIVIS ION. In the matter- of George E. Asbell, Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy. Pursuant to order of Honorable John G. Sessoms, Referee in Bank ruptcy, of date November 30th, 1916, the undersigned as Trustee will offer for sale at the store house or premises lately occupied by the Bankrupt at Leliaton near Willacoochee, in Coffee County, in said district, betwene the legal hours of sale on December 16th, 1916, the stock of goods, furniture and fixtures, and open accounts belonging to said Bankrupt, inventory land ap praisement now on file with the Ref eree and inventory being in the hands of the Trustee subject to inspection. Successful bidders will be required to deposit ten per cent of their bid with the Trustee immediately upon the sale, the balance to be paid on confirm ation of said sales at a meeting of creditors to be held on Monday, Dec ember 18th, 1916. Terms of sale cash. All bids subject to confirmation by the Court. Prop erty can. be seen upon application to the undersigned. R. A. BRINSON, Trustee George E. Asbell. Bankrupt. Open accounts due Inventory: Appraised: Stock of goods $128.45 $77.07 Store, furniture and fixtures 172.95 86.47 Bankrupt 730.45 182.61 Totals $1031.85 $346.15 MR. EDISONS NEW ART. The Worlds Best Music. RE-CREATION Where you find the best in Hear it at Wilson Jewelry Co. everything. LOST. Lost between Gqskins Springs and brick yard, one extra large white and black spotted male hound 4 years old, has slit in right ear, answers to name of Gale, return to Ga. & Fla. depot at Douglas and get reward. Christmas' shopping OUR STORE | Our nice new snappy goods j are coming in daily= Just what you will want for young or old= Full of merit and fair in price- Make our store 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. The Reliable Gift Store. I Ukepiece t LENS 7 \the perfect bifocal^/ CKmoSOSMLS ©©tyißQJ! CROUND FROM ONt PIECE OF CLASS * For Comfortable easy seeing, you Will find our (flosses superior to others be cause our advanced methods of examinations are superior. Qur policy is To never Rest until we have the Best in everything. W. R. WILSON Optometrist and Optician. IK II ~ interest, and upon very desirable terms. By reason of the direct connection which I have loans can be handled without delay. : Union Banking E* H A nT DOUGLAS, Company Bldg * 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.