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“The Enterprise
Covers Every
Nook and Cor
ner or Coffee
County and
Then Some”
3 CITY MAIL DELIVERY BEGINS JUNE 30
REV. J. B. PUPS GETS IN
TROUBLE OVER UTTERANCES
Upon advices from District Attor
ney Donaldson, of Macon, the sheriff
had orders to release Mr. Philips from
jail, and he was released about one
o’clock this afternoon. There will be
the usual preaching services at the
Baptist church this afternoon and this j
evening by Mr. Philips.
Rev. J. B. Phillips, the evangelist
conducting the Baptist revival in prog
ress here now, was arrested and lodg
ed in jail this morning about 10 o’clock
as a result of remarks, said to have
been made by him, in a sermon which
he preach 'd Thursday afternoon.
It is stated that the preacher said
during his discourse that present
war was a rich man’s war and a poor
man’s fight, that he was not in sympa
thy with the war, that Woodrow Wil
son and about fifty others won hi grow
rich as the result, and that Mr Wilson
would lea'-e office a multimillionaire as
a result of the war declaration.
” The remarks spread like wild fire
and this (Friday) Morning, nothing
hut the incident was being discussed on
the streets, a vast majority of the
citizens severely critizing the minister
severely for the statements, said to
have been made by him.
The recruiting officer stationed here
was consulted and shortly ?>lr. Phil
ips was arrsted at his hotel and placed
in jail. It is understood that a habeas
corpus proceeding will b*e instluted
at once in an effort to have tine evange
list released.
The city is all torn to pieces over
the incident. The evangelist is '->eld
in the highest esteem by a vast ma
jority of our pople. We undestand
that he sai l he was sorry he made the
statement and that he was as patriot
ic as anyone, that he expected to have
two sons in the fight as soon as the
call was made, and that he was any
thing in the world but a traitor to his
country.
The public sentiment is against him
for the '-iterances said to have been
made, but decidedly in favor of him
in the matter of being placed in jail.
The people are aroused over it, con
demn it, in view of the fact that simi
lar utterances haVe been made on the
streets' here, and no notice was taken
of it.
The sympathies of the people are
with Mr. Philips, whom they believe to
be a conscientious Christian gentle
man. And these very people who are
condemning it are as patriotic as any
man living.
SECOND MOVIE
FOR DOUGLAS
*
Douglas is to have the second movie
show. The new house will open up
about May 1, in one of the store rooms
in the Quincey-Ashley Block on Peter
son avenue, just in front of the Doug
las Hotel.
Mr. B. L. Hall, of Valdosta, has leas
ed the building, and it is.being put in
shape for a modern picture show. Mr.
Hall says that the. place will have seat
elevation, and nothing but up-to-date
opera seats will be installed. He pro
poses to have the best of music, and
will show nothing but the high grade
picitures, well known stars, and has
purchased for this theatre one of the
best improved picture machines. He
nlso promises to keep a first class ex
perienced operator. He also proposes
to operate the show at 5 and 10 cents,
all the time. Further announcements
will be made later.
See our new line of solid gold
Neck Chains, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00.
$3.50. The heaviest solid gold
chain ever offered for the price.
WILSON JEWELRY CO.
Douglas Enterprise
VOLUME XXVII, NUMBER 50
Dr. B. Anthony Com
mencement Preacher
The many Douglas friend/; of ? >r.
Bascom Anthony, of Valdosta, will he
interested in the announcement that he
will preach hte commencement sermon
at the Agricultural School in June,
having rcently accepted.
Dr. Anthony is one of the best
known ministers in Georgia'Methodism
and is loved nad respected by people
of -all denominations for his ability and
power, and he will be a great drawing
card for the exercises of this - well
known institution.
ATTORNEY GENERAL CLIFFORD
WALKER IN-CITY THURSDAY.
Attorney General Clifford Walker
spent a few hours in the city yester
day on his way to Willacoochee where
he will make the opening address in
the Chautauqua which opens there to
day.
While here he paid this office an
appreciated visit. He is doing a great
deal of this kind of work at this time,
and is in demand a great deal on ac
count of his oratory and prominence
in state circles.
There are rumors afloat that he will
offer himself as a candidate for gov
ernor in the near future. He is ex
ceedingly popular and has many
friends in Douglas and Coffee county.
| where he has visited many times be
! fore.
Farmers Union To
Meet Atlanta Soon
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iTo the Officers'and Members of the
Farmer’s Union of Georgia:
On May the first and second there
will be held a state meeting of the
i Farmer’s Union of Georgia in Atlanta,
Ga., State Capital. 1 am assured of
large delegations from all sections of
the state already, and I am especially
anxious for as many members as possi
ble to be present. In addition to the
.members, I extend a most cordial in
vitation to all farmers and business
men of this state, who are in sympathy
with the Farmer’s Union, to attend.
Just at present we hav e some, ser
ious questions before the people to be
solved. One of the most important
questions before us is that of working
out a Marketing System for the farm
ers of Georgia. We have been study
ing production and scientific farming
jfor many years. This has met with
! great success and I hope this good
j work will go on—in fact, it must—but
| the time has come when the farmer
i must work out a system that will give
j him profits as well as products from
his farm.
Since we are confronted with the
boll weevil in Georgia and have had
to substitute other crops for the cot
ton crop, therefore the question of
marketing has become more important
than ever before. It will be necessary
to have an adequate system in order
to-dispose of our products at reasona
ble prices.
j Arrangements are now being made
.with some of the foremost agricultural
authorities and experts in preparation
of the program of speakers which will
be announced later.
J We want the opinion of our mem
jbers and farmers on thisi and OTHER
! questions and you are hereby called to
| meet on the above date at the above
place at 10 A. M.
Reduced Railroad Fares have al
ready been secured. Oo not fail to
have a good representation from your
Local. ' J. H. MILLS,
ANDREW J. FLEMING, * Pr</,.
Secretary and Treasurer.
THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, APRIL 14, 1917.
The Enterprise Publishes the Legal Advertising of the City of Douglas, Cffee County and County Commissioners.
I
FREE DELIVERY CITY’S MAIL
GOES INTO EFFECT JUNE 39
Douglas is to have free mail city
delivery beginning June 30, according
to information received at the post of
fice by Postmaster Peterson Friday
morning.
This information will be of geat in
terest to Douglas people who have
waited patiently for this action by the
postal authorities. However, the
houses that are not yet nmbered must
have numbers on them by that time if
they expect the free delivery, also all
numbered houses must be provided
with mail receptacles at front door or
a slot cut in door for receiving the
mail. #
There will be two carriers and one
substitute. Mail will be delivered only
to front door of residence and office
and only to second floor of office build
ing unless they are provided with ele
vators.
The city shold also pest all streets
in the meantime, and the postoffice
here is to make a report on this, and
if not done it may delay the delivery
W. 1. U. INSTITUTE OPENS 3
DAYS SESSION NEXT TUESDAY
The W. M. U. Institute of the South
eastern Division, which comprises six
teen or more counties, will convene in
Douglas next Tuesday' fora three days
session. We are publishing a com
plete program in this issue for the
entire session.
There will be delegates from fifteen
counties )r more and many prominent
personages will be present on this oc
casion. It si estimated that at least
1’ R O G K AAI .
Watchword: Steadfast in Prayer and Ministry—Acts 0:3.
TUESDAY EVENING.
8 O’clock.
Devotional—Miss Bessie Clements.
Address —Miss Pearl Todd, Atlanta, Ga.
Reports from Y. W. A.’s in Southeast Division.
Presentation of Banner.
Solo—Miss Maude Lee Bryan.
Playlet—“Crowning the Queen of the Y\ W. A.”—Douglas Y. W. A.’s
“If God asks you in bright promise
of youth, ‘What is thy choice?”
make the best choice and answer,
‘Give me grace to know thy son and
be like Him.’ ”
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
9:30 O’clock.
Bible Study Demonstrated—Mrs. J. F. Singleton, Statesboro.
Greetings—Mrs. C. R. Tanner, Douglas, Ga.
Response—Mrs. R. J. Mincey, Mcßae, Ga. '
Recognition of visitors.
Message, “Greater Efficiency”—Mrs. G. H. Williams, vice president South
eastern Division.
Mission Study Demonstrated—Miss Pearl Todd, Atlanta, Ga.
“Progress is Marked by Stations Qeft Behind.”
WEDN ESI) A Y A FTERNOON.
2:00 O'clock.
Devotional—Mrs. W. J. Neel, Cartersville, Ga.
“Moulding the Missionary Life of the Church” —Mrs. J. F. Singleton, State>-
boro, Ga.
Announcement of Committees.
Superintendent’s Conference, Mrs. J. C. Pittman presiding.
“Our Possibilities, or What We Ought to Do in Our Associations” —Mrs. E. R.
Carswell, Savannah, Ga.
“How We Plan to Enlist the Unenlisted”—Mrs. Jas. Gilmore, Baxley, Ga.
OUR EFFICIENCY DIVICE^:—
“Why Should We Strive to Attain the Standard of Excellence?” —
Mrs. J. C. Price, Vidalia, Go.
“The Message of the Literature Chart” —Miss Todd, Atlanta, Ga.
1. Schedule of Gifts.
2. Apportionment.
3. Record Books. ,
4. Personal Service.
Sunbeam Demnostration—Douglas Sun Beam Band.
“Learn to ride the horse that threw you.”
"Be Strong and of Good Courage.”
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
8 O’clock.
Devotional, “How Giving Becomes a Joyful Service” —Mrs. H. L. Williams,
Baxley, Ga.
Address, “Building in His Name”—Miss Todd, Atlanta, Ga.
Address, “The Appeal of the Present World Situation”—Mrs. W. J. Neel,
Cartersville, Ga.
, (Continued to Local Page)
AND COFFEE COUNTY NEWS
or suspend it.
There will be seven street letter
boxes which will he located as follows:
one at each railroad station, one on
Madison avenue at Jefferson street,
one on same street at Jackson street,
one at Pearl and Sycamore streets, one
at Cherry and McDonald streets, and
one at Cherry and College streets.
Time of Delivery.
Carriers must report at postoffice
at 8 a. m., and will leave at 8:30, mak
ing a strictly business delivery, re-
I turning to office at 9a. m. Will leave
'again at 9:15 for residence delivery
and return to office at 1:55 p. m.
Leave again at 3:30 for delivery and
collection. of parcel post mail. Leave
office again at 4:4.5 P- m., for business
section delivery. \
Tljere will be two business section
deliveries and one residence section
delivery during each day.
The pooteffiee will dispense with one
j setion of the lock boxes in order to
I give room for city; deivery furniture.
one hundred visitors will be present
during the time.
The three days session promises to
he a rare treat for those especially in
terested in church work. We trust
that you will persue the program care
fully and that you will lend the occas
ion your "iipport by attending and as
sisting the ladies in providing for the
imany delegates who will attend.
81.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
OLD GLORY
IS UNFURLED
Old Glory was unfurled in grand
I style in Douglas last Thursday, when
| the stai-3 and stripes was raised to the
: top of a high flag pole right in h&r
i center, at the intersection of Ward
[street and Peterson avenue, where she
will wave in all hfer majesty during the
trying war days.
A fitting program was arranged and
[rendered under the auspices of the lo
i cal U. 1). C. Rev. B. E. Whittington,
of the Methodist church, made A stir
ring patriotic speech just before the
raising, and he also offered prayer for
the flag and our country and her peo
ple. Then the crowd present sang the
“Star Spangled Banner”, after which
they dispersed.
The occasion proved a very delight
jful one under the present circum
stances, and will long be remembered
[by the crowd who witnessed it.
7th. Grade Exam.
Held Douglas Apr. 12
The 7th grade examination was held
in Douglas on Thursday April 12, pu
pils coming from different schools
were as follows: •
Harmony Grove School.
Beulah Purvis, Malissie Batten, Ruth
Douglas, Clera Metts, Mary Gillespie,
Willie Walker, and Rachel McKinnon.
Blystone School.
Leland Youmans.
Sears School.
Warren Tanner. ,
Axson School.
Addie Mae White.
Shepherd School.
Effie Cross, Newbern, Homer
Gregory, Lillian Pafford, Clizord Greg
ory, and Laura Carelock.
Vickers School.
Eunice Sears and Micajah Vickers.
New Forest School
Tie:-' D« in : Bess * Ki; 'f.
j The papers will he graded by.a com
mittee appointed by Supt. Floyd and
all those making an average of 75 per
1 cent will be given a 7th grade certifi
cate.
DONATIONS WILL BE RE
CEIVED FOR SCHOOL FLAG.
It is planned to raise a big flag on.
the school grounds, and donations to
buy it will be received at' this oifice.
We want to unfurl as large a flag as
is obtainable, and make it permanent.
It will take' several dollars to buy it,
when it will be placed as a permanent
fixture on the campus of the Georgia
Normal. Who will help? Send your
contributions to Prof. Little or leave
at this office.
The Enterprise SI.OO
J. L. Young 1.00
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Brittain Day schedule changed' as
follows on April ISth, Wednesday.
Mr Brittain wlli speak at •
Willacoochee 0 A. M. to 9:45 A. M.
Inman School 10:05 A. M. to 10:30 A.
M.
Harmony Grove II A. M. to 12:30 I’. M
McClelland 1 P. M. to 1:30 P. M.
Sears School 2:30 P. M. to 3:15 P. M.
New Forest 4 I’. M. to 0 I’. M.
Nicholls 7:30 P. M.
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Col. E. P. Davis To
Be Memorial Orator
The ladies of th U. C. hnve se
cured the services of Cel. E. P. Davis,
a well nkown lawyer of Warrenton,
Ga.. as memorial day orator for their
annual occasion on April 26.
Col Davis is* one of the best known
lawyers in middle Georgia, stands high
in the Methodist church, and has de
livered orations of this character many
times, and the people of Douglas are
fortunate in securing such talent for
Memorial Day here.
Help Its
By telephoning!
News Items tc
Numbers 23,
| 44, or 106.
YOUNG 'READS
WAREHOUSE CD.
The stockholders of hte Georgia To
bacco Warehouse Company, a corpora
tion of this city, recently organized,
met at the Chamber of Commerce of
fices Monday to perfect the organiza
tion.
Mr. J. L. Young was made president
and Mr. Melvin Tanner was elected
secretary and treasurer. The follow
ing were named directors: J. L. Y’ourg
C. E. Baker, M. F. Brice, J. S.Lott,,
J. N. McDonald, T. S. Pr:e eand H. B.
Curling.
The company will proceed at once
to build a warehouse accessible to both
railroads which will be used primarily
for v a tobacco salesroom and warehouse
The contractors propose to complete
the building by June 1.
Out of tobacco season it is the pur
pose of the company to use the build
ing for general warehouse purposes.
There seems to be no question abous
the corporation making it pay from
(he beginning.
NEW DEPARTMENT CREATED
BY GEORGIA & FLORIDA AND
AUGUSTA SOUTHERN RYSL
Circular issued by D. F. Kirkland,
Vice President and General Manager
for the Georgia & Florida Ry and
Augusta Southern Railroad announ
ces the setablishment of an industrial
and development department for those
lines. W. E. French being named aa
the General Industrial Agent
charge.
Since Mr. Kirkland assumed cWa'rge
of the Georgia & Florida there have
been several advancements made in
line of improvement and without ques.
tion this last step is one which wifi
eventually mean considerable addition
al revenue to the roads and at the
same time will be of special bene lit
to the entire country traversed by
those lines.
A vigorous advertising campaign
the interests of settlenfent and dvelop
ment of the alrge areas of valuable
land from Augusta, Ga. to Madison,
Fla. and from Augusta to Tennelie,
Ga. also along the branch lines int«-
Moultrie, Broxton and Millen, will V*
undertaken.
Mr. French was for a number -of
years connected with one of the large
transcontinental railways and in as
suming charge f that department does
so with full knowledge as to the
methods nescessary to create an inter
est in the South, amongst the hornet
seekers an dinvestors in other sections.
GHERO-COLA
DAYAPRILIB
It is National Chero-Cola Day, Wed
nesday, April 18, and the local Chero-
Cola plant expects to keep open house
on that day, and desires to have al?
the ladies and others, in their terri
tory, to call and inspect their plant
just how this great drink is bottled
Chero-Cola will be served free and
the occasion promises to be an enjoya
ble one throughout. The clever prop
rietors here expect to do everything
to make the holiday a pleasant one
that there will be quite a numhcV of
not there will be quite a number of
visitors to this well known institu
tion.
The Chero-Cola business has grow*
out of all proportions. It has come
to stay, there seems to be no doubs.
and the grawth has been phenomenal
The local plant here has increased rtr
territory each year and today their
business is immense. It is all due Le
the great popularity of the drink and
the high toned management of the*
affairs.