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“The
Enterprise
Covers Every Nook
* n d Corner of
Coffee County —and
Then Some.”
PLENTY FAIR ATTRACTIONS IN
TRE LAND - ALL COMING HERE
As th time approches for the open
ing of the Coffee County Fair, Novem
ber 13th. arrangements arc perfected
for a full lin of attractions, and the
work of runding up the exhibits in all
of the departments progresses.
We publish elsewhere a mcorandum
of the most important prizes offered
ell of the departments except the Wo
mans Display. Any one desiring in
formation about this department, will
be supplied by consulting Mrs. John
McLean, Chairman.
The buildings and grounds will be
put in order next week for taking care
of the exhibits that will begin arriving
the week before the opening.
Fine displays in all of the depart
ments, interesting and valuable lec
tures along educational and civic lines,
enservation, and industrial expansion
will feature every day in the week.
Grand free attractions, high class
amusements, and good music will
funrish diversion for all.
W T c have a request from the secre
tary to announce that space for school
and community displays will be reser
ved in the order in which anplication
arc filed, and as only a limited num
ber cap be accommodated, it is impor
tant that those contemplating going
after the handsome prizes being offer
ed this year make their reservation at
once.
As has been the custom for several
years, the Fair Association contem
plates giving the school children of the
county a spccia 1 day which will be
announced next week.
The colored schools of the county
will participate in the last day of the
fair as they did last year with such a
creditable showing.
Evcrthing now looks favorable for
enc of the best fairs ever put on bv the
association, and since the Coffee Coun
ty Fair is one of the pioneer county
fairs of Georia, having survived for
twelve years, and having done so much
to put forward the interests of Coffee
County and South Georgia, every fair
.Official, farmer, business man and citi
zen should loosen up and give this fair
his whole hearted support to the end
that it may accumulate suffeient sur
plus to enlarge the present facilities so
»s to make it possible to nut one of the
largest county fairs in the South.
FOR SALE—My house and lot in the
city of Douglas. A small cash pay
ment. balance to suit purchaser. Sec
Mr. J. J. Pickrcn.
W. J. Barton
Mrs. Dent Pushes
Important Work
.>
A public meeting of the Womens
Committee of the Council of National
Defense, was held in the court house
at 11:00 cclock on Friday, and a large
crowd was present.
Judge Quinccy, chairman of the
Executive Council for Coffee county
made a stirring spccoh, as well as sev
eral others- Much business was tran
sacted, militia district chairman ap
pointed, and the work will be pushed
to asucccss in this eouty.
Mrs. Dent, chairman of the Womans
Committee, makes a magnificent lea
der, and under her supervision, the
womans work is bound to succeed.
KILL THE WEEVILS WITH CARSON
BISULPHIDE TO PRESERVE GRAIN
Atlanta, October. (Special ln
these times of imperative food con
servation, it is more essential than
ever to eliminate or control the va
rious destructive insects which infest
stored grain and seeds in the South,
and sometimes destroy entire crops.
These insects include the Granary
weevil, Rice weevil, Saw-toothed Grain
beetle, Red or Square-necfced Grain
beetle and the Angumois Grain Moth,
all of which seriously damage Corn,
wheat, peas and other grains. It is
easy enough to recognize the weevils.
The moth ‘is small and whitish color
ed, resembling the clothes moth.
The Standard Remedy
Carbon bisulphide, a liquid that
can be obtained at any drug store, is
the standard remedy for these pests.
-When exposed It rapidly tuffis into a
gas which is heavier than air.
.To get the best results the corn,
grain or peas should lie placed in
a bin or crib, as nearfy air-tight
possible. The gas is very penetrating,
and will fumigate whether the grain
is in bulk or ih sacks.
Estimate the' cubical contents of
Douglas Enterprise
AND COFFEE COUNTY NEWS *
VOLUME XXVIII, NUMBER 26
The U. D. C.
The United Daughters of Confeder
acy met on Thursday afternoon, at
their chapter house, and held a very
interesting meeting. The president,
-Mrs. Jno. M. Hall, presided, and after
the minutes were r&ad and approved
and delivered an appropriate and
splendid talk ,in which she renewed
the work of the U. D. C. and gave
some good advice to the members. She
then surrendered the chair to the new
ly elected president, Mrs. Brewer.
Much business was transacted,
among which was the arrangement
for a Christmas box, to be sent to the
Old Soldiers Home.
Mrs. Appleby, the delegate to the
State convention goes instructed to
pledge $25 to the Stone Mountain
monument, besides the usual pledges
for 1917.
The historical program conprcsscd
’questions on the end of the war in
1865, and some interesting talks were
. given. ✓
Reluctantly th c chapter gave up
their retiring prsident, Mrs. Jno. M.
Hall, as her enthusiastic effort and
capable management kept them always
-in the front rank. She has give-' tnc
[chapter generously of her time and
talent and filled her place with ability.
| The ladies arc ccrgratulating them
i selves on another wise choice in her
successor, Mrs. Turner Brewer,., who
[will surely v maintain the same high
standard set by Mrs. Hall and manage
the affairs with the same capability
that charctcrizcs all her efforts.
FirstßaptistOhurch
There will be the usual preaching
csrviccs at 11:00 a. m. and 7:3(4 p. m.
Bible School will meet at 3 p. m. and
B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m.
| We shall be glad to have you come
to all these services.
| Come, /“The Spirit and the Bride
say, Come.”
T. S. Hubert, Pastor.
TO THE DOCTORS OF COFFEE
COUNY
The war department has appointee
a Board of Examiners consisting of
Major W. C. Lyjc and Lieutenant li.
W. Shaw, who yill be in Douglas, Ga.
on November sth at 8:00 p. m. for
the purpose of securing and examing
applicants for appointment in Medi
cal Officers Reserve Corps.
Hope as many of the Doctors as can
will meet the Board on the above date.
Henry C. Whclchci,
Chairman County Com.
FARM FOR SALE
I have for sale my farm located 1
1-4 miles *of court house on Gaskin
Springs road, consisting of 124 acres,
40 of which is in cultivation. Ten
ant house and barn. Part cash and
terms on balance.
4t. R. V. L. DAY.
1 • ,
the space occupied by the grain by
multiplying the three dimensions to
gether, and where the bin is practi
cally air-tight, use's to S pounds of
carbon bisulphide for each 1,000 cubic
feet ef and where not air-tight
use from 20 to 25 pounds to each 1,000
cubic feet.
First level off the corn or grain,
then make holes about a foot deep,
four feet apart each way. Begin at
the holes farthest from the door,
pouring an equal amount of the
liquid into each hole, and work to
ward the door. Fill In each hole with
corn or grain to confine the fumes.
The liquid will not hurt the grain
either for seed or food.
Precautions To Be Taken.
Carbon Bi-Sulphide gas, when mix
ed with air, is explosive in any kind
of flame, just about like gasoline; so
that precautions should be taken do
avoid any danger of fire. Inhaling
the gas produces no harmful effect
unless kept tip for a long time.
For any further information re
garding these or other insects or dis
eases, write State Entomologist, State
Capitol, Atlanta, Ga.
T7he Enterprise ‘Publishes the Legal fldver Using of the City of Douglas, Coffee County and County Commissioners
THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, OCT. 27, 1917.
SEPTEMBER STATEMENT Of
COFFEE CO. COMMISSIONERS
To Whom Paid. Fund. Amount
Een Joice, Pauper $3.00
Peter Thompson, ” 4.00
John Newbern, ” _ 5.00
Mary Cribb, ” 3.00
Mary J. Nipper, ’’ 5.00
Elizabeth Ricketson, ” 5.00
Susan Ricketson, ” 5.00
John Bennett, ” 5.00
Amanda Ricketson, ” 7.00
London Rhem, ” 3.00
Emma Smith, ” 5.00
Florence Emmcrson, ” 6.00
Mathew Rodners, ” 3.00
Ellen Sapp, ” s.fj|
Martha Sapp, ” 5.00
Harriet Carvei, ” 6.00
Elizabeth Teston, ” 4.00
Mayr Mathis, ” 12.00
Archie Smith, ” 5.00
Elisha Strickland, ” 3.00
Sallie Royals, ” 4.00
Caroline Daniels, ” 5.00
Mary Stone, ” 4.00
Calvin Lott, ” 5.00
Frank Tooner, ” 5.00
Jesse Carver, ” 3.00
Huldr.h Williams, ” 5.00
Pohn Hannah, ” 5.00
Archie Taff, ” 5.00
Margrett Thompson, ” 4.00
Elisha Douglas, ” 4.00
Sarah Solomons, ” 4.00
HarracePorcher, ” 4.00
Geeorge Hancock, ” 4.00
Zed Lewis, ” 4.00
B. Passmore, ” 3.00
Tom Gressom, ” N 4.00
Abr.er Forrest, ” 3.00
Mrs. W. M. Dobson, ” 5.0 r '
Sam Kersey, ” 5.00
Mrs. Rile Wright, ” 5.00
Mrs. Amanda Taff, ” 5.0 )
Lewis Anderson, ” 3.0"
Margan Anderson, ” 3.00
Rachael Branch, ” 3.00
Vador Griffin, ” 3.00
Henry Smith, - ” 5.09
Total $212.00
City Court
W. C. Bryan. 1 Mos. Salry SIOO.O
P. E. Pafford, 1 Mos. Salry 100.0 »
W. A. Wood, 1 Mos. 50.1ry83.?
Total 283.33
G. L. Sims, Coroner 17.00
To \Wom Pa : d. Fund. Amount
W. L. White, Superior Court $23.24
ICOFFEE COUIITY
10 CONSERVE
The food Conservation Campaign
is to be conducted during the week,
commencing with October 28tb. and
jwill be wage over the whole United
States for a period of six days. Every
family in this great Country of ours
jwill be asked to join the army of work
ers, having for its object furnishing
food for our soldiers in France and our
j Allies in the trenches, who arc bearing
the brunt of this tcrr'blc war. Every
housewife in the Country will be asked
to sign the following card:
* “I pledge myself to use the practi
cal means within my power to aid the
jfood administration in its efforts to
! conserve the food supplies of the
j country, and a evidence of my sup
jport, I wish to be enrolled with your
selves as a volunteer member of the
jfood administration.”
There arc no fees, no dues and no
'expenses attached to the organization.
| The purpose is to pledge the whole
| people to save food, avoid waist and
I thus assist Woodrow Wilson, cur wise
land patriotic President, to carry the
Avar which has been forced on a peace
i loving people, to a successful termina
tion.
! Our Government Officials feel that
the matter of organizing the nation’s
food resources is one of the utmost im
portance at this time ar.d they arc urg
ing and expecting the hearty coopera
tion of the whole people in this move
ment.
j That Coffee county will respond
heartily to this call and assist in mak
ing the movement a great success is
not to be doubted. The following is
a list of the officials and committee:
named to actively help in the work.
District Captains.
J. A. Davis, Ni'hnlls, Ga.
J. 0. Sirmans, Willacoochcc, Ga.
Dr. I. W. .Moorman, Ambrose, Ga.
Win. Smith. Postmaster, Pearson, Ga.
Y. O. Mathews, Axson, Ga.
B. Morris. Mora, Ga.
Dr. G. Rickctson. Brexfon, Go
J. A. Cmniprlic, West Green, Ga.
Lawson Kelley. Douglas. Ga.
Executive Committee \
L. C. Montague, Witness, 7.4 S
Edgar Everhart, ” 19.44
Fannie Hayes, Feeding Jury, 58.45
Bill Register, Witness, 7.92
W. M. Summerall, ” 10.22
W. J. Summerall, Stenog. 120.00
Minnie Wiliiams, Witness • 10.52
Joseph Deen, ” 5.92
Total $267.19
Eugene Merier, Salry, s2B^2
Remington Ty pp w. Co., 3.00
Watt Holmes Hdw. Co. 13.38
Y. C. Montague Co., Auditors, 294.07
New Douglas Hotel, Board, 38.85
Jas. Sapp, Work, 6.00
E. Merier, Helping Auditor 26.00
Coffee County Progress, 22.25
Charles Anderson, 5 Work, 5.2
S. M. Meeks, Expense, 5.25
P. E. Pafford, Postage etc. 13.14
Garrant Lbr. Co., Old Bill 19.34
Allen Smith, Old Bili,. 24.38
D. Kirkland Hdw. Co., $1.25
Total 504.55
J. W. Stohaker, Chaingang, $4.00
J. L. Young Co., 33.07
W. C. Smith, Guard, 21.00
S. I. Crosby, ” 15.00
Roy Duvall. ’> 30(00
J. M. Goddard, ” 40.00
.S M. Meeks, Warden, 100.00
Tanner Brice C’o., Feed, 542.02
B. Rigell, Supplies, 6.60
F. M. Merritt, Syrup, 24.00
Tanner Blrce Co., Groceries, 419.39
O. A. Dukes, Supplies, 15.25
L. J. Kirkland, ” 16.53
J. B. Lott, ” 6.38
Lott Palmer & Co., ” 20.80
Total $1,294.04
Court House and Jail
Will Cade, Wood, 6.00
City of Douglas, Lights, 19.13
W. M. Tanner, Jail 226.40
H. C. Whelchel, Services, 5.00
„ Total 256.53
Grand Total for the month. 2,834.64
I Eugene Merier, ClcC: cf the
Board of Commissionjers rof Roads
and Revenue- of Coffee county, Geor
gia, do Certify that the above is a
true and Correct- Statement cf the
Funds and Disbursements for the
month of September, 1917.
Eagene Merier,
Clerk Co. Com. C. C, Ga.
DISICK SHE
NEXT WEEK
The “Decstrick Skulc,” the ama
teur entertainment, which furnished
so much fun in Douglas six years ago,
will be given at the "auditorium Wed
nesday night, under the auspices of
the U. D. C.and the Woman’s Club.
Some splendid rchcrsalS have been
had, and the play will be even better
.than it was before. Many of the old
I ‘shcolars” have enrolled.
| Mr. Melvin Tanner has consented to
be the teacher in spite of the fact that
he is busy night and day with the work
of the great county Fair, but every
body is helping the ladies to make a
success of the “Skulc.”
I Judge J. W. Quincy, W. R. Frier, J
L. Shelton and F. W. Dart will serve
Sucklcon the “skulc committee, and
Marguritc Jordon will be Mrs. Honey
Suckle.
Miss Salli" C. Battaile who own?
her copy-righted arrangement of tin
‘skulc,” and who so ablv staged the
play before is here assisting the ladies
with the program.
TAX NOTICE
Fifas will issued against all par
ties whose advalorcm ta.vcs arc not
paid by November the first, 1917
This October 23, 1917.
H. F. Brown, City Clerk.
Rev. B. E. Whittington
Rev. T. S. Hubert
Gordon Floyd
Mrs. J. M. Dent
Levi O’Stccn
Pub! ,ty Committee
W. .R. Frier
B. T. Allen
Fred Rickctscn
j The school t-aohers of the Count;
and patrons c f each school in th
county arc earnestly requested to ac
tivlyaid in th? vrrrk cf orjran'aati?
next week.
1 Our boys have joined the ranks pre
psratory to filling the trenches in th
face, of a ruthless enemy and it is ou
dutv to back them up and do our bi
at home.
J. W. Quinccy, Coui.ly Cr.ai:;a.
$1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
DOUGLAS DEFEATS TIFTON RER
CEO TIME RIVAL SCORE 20-12
Woman’s Club
November Ist.
“Reading maketh a full man; speak
ing a ready man; writing an exact
man.’’
Roll call-quotations from Edga A.
Poe.
Life of Edga Allen Poc-Mrs. J. W T .
Quincy.
Critisim cf Edgor Allen Poc-Mrs.
W. R. Frier.
Music
The Value cf Systematic Reading-
Prof. W. A. Little.
PREBSYTERIAN CHURCH
October 28
Sudav cShool at 10:00, oelcck.
Morning Worship at 11:00 oeloek, Ser
mon subject, “A Planted Tree.”
Evening Worship at 7:30, Sermon sub
ject, “A Reasonable Religion.”
SECOND ROUND
For the purpose of collecting State
and County taxes.
Will be at
Aaron Mctts Nov. 19, from 8:00
to 11:00.
Lax Nov. 19 ” 12:00
to 3:00.
..Bushncll, Nov. 20 ” 8:00 to
10:00.
Ambrose. Nov. 20 ” 11:00
Braxton Nov. 21. ” 8:00 toe 2:00
Pridgen Nov. 21, ” 2:00 to 4:00.
w cat Green, Nov. 22, ” 8:00 to
3:00.
Niehools, Nov. 23, ” 8:00 to 2:00
Wilsonvillc, Nov. 23, ” 2:30 to
4:00.
Falcs, Nov. 24, ” S-. 00 to 10:00
George Gillis, Nov. 24, ” 19:00
to 12:00.
McDonald, Nov. 24, ” 12:30 to
4:00.
r -arson, Nov. 26. ” 8:00 to 2:00.
Kirkland Nov 26, ’’ 2:30 to 4:00
Willnccochcc Nov. 27, ” 8:09 to
4:00. —r
Mora. Nov. 28, ” 8:00 to 12:00
Douglas Nov. 29 and 30, ” 8:0C
to 5:00.
B. Morris, T. C.
DR. LIVINGSTON’S SHOWS
The Livingston’s Medicine Co. is ccr
tainy drawing large crowds every af
ternoon and night with their big free
show. The show is clean first class
and up-to-date and everybody has a
right to come gant and enjoy a good
laugh. In connection with the big
free show the doctor is having won
derful success with his root and her!
remedies. Peonlc who have purchase
one bottle of this regulator, the nc\
liver and kidney medicine acr amazed
with the results and they arc coming
back with fine testimonials giving
gregt praise and buying more for their
whole familv. Thrt will be the doc
tors last week. The regulator is or
sale in all the drug stores and wiii be
after he leaves.—A Iv.
Their curvature prevents touching of
eyelashes with the lenses—a distinct
ly desirable feature.
Increased breadth of view adds to
their vauc and all round comfort.
, L<" us shew them to you
See that $12.90 Waltham 20 year
•'atch at Wilson Jewelry Co.
FALL SPRAYING AGAINST SCALE
ORGED BY ENTOMOLOGY BOARD
Atlanta, October. —(Special.)—Get
ready for fall spraying of Peach and
Apple trees for the control of the San
Jose scale and other pests which yield
to the same treatment, is the urgent
advice of the Georgia State Board of
Entomology.
This spraying should be done with
the well known lime-sulphur solution,
which may be purchased in concen
trated form or made at home, as de
sired. Directions for making, dilut
ing and applying the lime-sulphur so
lution will be gladly furnished upon
application to the State Entomolo
gist, Atlanta, Ga.
The important thing now is to pre
pare for this spraying and to do it
within the next few weeks.
Fall the Best Time
While spraying for San Jose scale
may be safely done at any time af'er
all the leaves are off the tree, fall
spraying is generally the best because
weather conditions are more favorable,
and there is an absence of the high
winds of February and March.
Usually with a'ee3 which ere not
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? NEWS ITEMS to
Numbers
23. 44 or 106.
I Douglas defeated her old time rival
i Tifton A. M., Monday in Fitzgerald bv
; a 20 to 12 score.
| The game was a v/ell played, hard
.fought one from start to finish. Tif
| ton received the kick off, and by st
- well .executed forward passes scored
a touchdown in six minutes of play.
I * failed to kick goal: Douglas
ncld. Tifton for downs mid a series
of line bucks carried the ball over
Douglas failed to kick goal.
The second half started with Adams
I receiving the kick off and carrying
| the ball to Tiftons 10 yard line. Tif
iton held and punted out of danger
| Douglas playing a strong offensive
game at this point, scored again on
brilliant end runs by Adams and live
bucks by Taylor and Adams. Doug
as kicked goal.
Douglas scored her final touchdown
by carrying the ball to Tiftons 30-yd
line on forwad passes and end runs.
.Tifton held Adams, try at a field goal
fell short. Willis attempted to run
the ball back, fumbled, Reeves recov
ered and ran for touchdown. Doug
| as kicked goal.
| Tifton scored again in the last two
minutes of play, by a long forward
! pass. Tifton failed to kick goal,
j Willis for Tifton, played a star
game. Handled his team well. Exe
cuted brilliant forward passes and
played a strong offensive game. Par
ker at tackle for Tifton also played a
good strong defensive game.
Taylor, Adams and Reeves for Doug
las were the main ground gained
while the entire team played well on
in good shape as well as gaining
ground at all times.
Touchdowns—Tifton, Willis 1, Mc-
Rainc 1; Douglas-Adams 2, Reeves I.
Goals after touchdown-Adams 2. Ref
eree Johnston, (Tech) umpire Mills,
(Mercer). Head lines man, Busier,
(Auburn). Time of quarters 15-12-
15-12.
DR. HUGHES SANITARIUM
Dr. Hughes has leased the second
floor of the Dent building for a sani
tarium and has moved his family into
it. He will have several tained nur
ses on hand and will be prepared to
give his large and growing practice
1 better attnetion in the future. He
has equipped his place with modern
improvements and the institution bc
: comes a permanent fixture in Douglas.
! is V.i'terd Wild
West an Thursday
————— t
Novelty, it is dcclacd, is the key
note of the Jess Willard-Buffalo Bill
| Wild West Show and Circus. Not
only is thre premised the most com
prehensive borderland exhibition now
before the public, and fully in keep
ing wtih the great exhibition which
Col. Wm. F. Cody made world famous,
I but there arc may other attractions,
not strictly of a Wild West character,
to entertain and even startle the audi
ence.
1 They arc expected to give the peo
ple of Douglas and vincinty something
to talk about Thursday. November 1.
Reserved scats will be on sale show
day at Sapps Pharmacy, at the same
price as on the grounds.
badly infested this single spraying
will be sufficient for the control of
the scale. But where trees are bad
ly infested, they should have two
sprayings, one in the fall and another
in the very early spring before the
buds begin to appear.
While the lime-sulphur solution
does not hurt the tree, it will seri
ously injure leaves or buds, and for
this reason spraying should always
be done while trees are dormant.
Must Spray for Good Fruit
It makes no difference whether a
grower has only a few trees, or an
extensive orchard, with thousands of
them; he must spray his trees to con
trol the scale, if he wishes to get
good fruit.
When scale insects are allowed to
multiply, they slowly sap the life
of the tree, affecting its producing
qualities, and they also get on the
fruit, giving it a scurfy appearance,
vivid discoloration, and make it
worthless as a market product.
For any further information on this
subject desired, write the State Ento
rr. Icgict, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga.