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The boys didn’t leave for Fort
Screven on Thursday morning, as had
eben announced, as the Spanish Flu
caused me department to hoid up
the transportation of the men Until
the epidemic had abated in the state.
Clerk Haddock, of the Local Board,
received a telegram Thursday morn
ing to hold up sending the 23 boys,
who had been ordered to report at
the court house in Douglas this morn
ing for entrainment on the G. & F.
for Fort Screven. All the boys were
here with a few exceptions, some of
them being detained by sickness, and
when the telegram came holding up
the order, the boys went back home.
Clerk Haddock also has ordered
four wen to report hens on Friday,
to be sent to camp. These are spec
ial service men, and up to this hour
no order has been received canceling
the original
Conductor R. L. Lace
Dies at Madison, Fla.
News reached the eity Wednesday
mewling of the death of Capt. ft. Les
ter Lane, which occurred in Madison,
Fie.., Tuesday night, after a few days
illness of influenza. His remains
were caried to Emmerline, a station
on the G. <& F., passing thru Douglas
Wednedsay morning, where the burial
will take place Thursday morning.
Capt. Lane was well known in Doug
las where he formerly lived. He was
one of the passenger conductors of
fte G. & F., and had been with that
'aad for a number of years, his first
work dating back before the whole
'line was completed. For the past
few months he has been living in
Madison, Fla., his run being between
that city and Nashville.
Capt. Lane leaves a wife and child.
His mother died about two weeks ago,
ar. d Ins wife is very low at thistime
suffer ng with pneumonia.
The deceased was an Elk, being a
member of this lodge, and a commit
tee from here will attend the funeral.
Capt. Lane had made many friends
in Douglas who will learn of his
death with great sorrow.
No New Developments
l
In Eph Brasher Case
There are no new developments in
the Eph Bratcher case this week. Eph
is still in jail, and the stomach of
Hughes has been sent to the State-
Chemist in Atlanta, and a report on
this will be received in a few days.
The authorities also sent some of
the vomit of Bratcher to the State
Chemist for analysis, as Bratcher al
so claimed that he had taken strych
nine at the time Hughes was given
it.
Bratcher will be represented by-
Judge J. W. Quincey and the law
firm of McDonald & Willingham, of
this city.
; Fills Rounds
> Op Cotton S:eii:g
k Deputy Sheriff Ellis rounded up
three men on Tuesday, placing then,
in jail, charged with hog and cotton
stealing. The white men are M. M.
Larisey and G. C. Larisey, and a ne
gro, Jno. Vickers.
The cotton was stolen from Sims
and Tanner, while the cotton and
hogs were stolen from Lewis Vickers
The detect! % work was handled by
Henry Ellis, and in a few hours in
had sufficient evidence 10 -rake tnese
arrests.
Remember Wilson Jewelry Co. The
Quality Sift Store.
VOLUME, XVIIII, NUMBER 2.
DEATH ENTERS'
■HOMES
Among the deaths occurring in
Douglas and vicinity this week are
the following.
Mrs. R. S. Morris died at Ambrose
on Monday, leaving a husband and
five children. The direct cause of her
death was pneumonia, following in
fluenza. Most of the children are
now confined to their beds with ii.
The funeral took place at New Hope
cemetery on Tuesday.
Mrs. Joe Nipper, who lives out a
bout two miles from Douglas, died
on Wednesday morning, leaving a
husband and six children. She had
pneumonia, following infiuenza, and
was sick only a short time. She was
buried Thursday at Ward cemetery
All of the six children are in bed with
influenza.
Mrs. H. C. Davis, who lives on Rail
road street, in this city, died on Wed
nesday night with influenza. She
leaves no children. She came here
from Fitzgerald a few months ago.
Her bcdy is now at the undertaking
parlors of Mr. G. L. Sims, awaiting
directions from her sister in Nash
ville, Term.
All of the above funeral s were
handled by the Douglas Undertaking
Co.
News reached the city this week
of the death of Rev. Tharp Byrd,
which occurred at Broxton. Tlqe
funeral took place there this week.
Rev. Byrd was well known through
out the county and had lived here
most of his life.
In addition to the above, and other
deaths anounced elsewhere, there
have been several of the negro popu
lation to succumb to the Flu. This
disease is at its height in the colored
section of the city, but with the.
whites, it seems to be on the decrease
DOUGLAS DISTRICT
TEAM NO. 1.
T. S. I’rice Capt.
J. L. Cochran.
•J. N. McDonald
TEAM NO. 2
G. M. Stanton, Capt.
A. L. Dowling
J. J. Willingham
TEAM NO. 3.
Mrs J. M. Dent, Capt
Mrs J. L. Shelton
Mrs. J. W. Quincey
TEAM NO. 4.
Mrs E. A. Markett, Capt.
Mrs. R. L. Loftin
Mrs. Hoke Davis
Mrs. G. M. Overby
TEAM NO. o.
Mrs. J. M. Hall
Mrs. F. W. Dart
Mrs. W. R. Wilson
TEAM NO. 6
E. L. Grantham, Capt
W. A. Wilcox
R. J. Cornelius
TEAM NO. 7
J. L. Young, Capt.
C. Mizeli
E. T. Tanner
TEAM NO 8
Miss Annett McLean, Cap
Miss Dorothy Matthews !
Miss Edna McLean
TEAM NO. 9
Miss Runie Dyer, Capt.
Miss Lucy Hall
Miss Margret Hamrick
TEAM NO. 10
F. C. Wilson, Capt.
Boy Scents
TRAVELING MEN
J. A,. Kausett, Capt.
f. J. Davis
C. T. Dailey
RAILROAD MEN
E. J. Barclay, Capt.
Geo. Crowder
J. J. Bugg
TEAM NO. 11.
Joseph Hanna, Capt.
Jim Ferris
Pete Thomas
AXSON DISTRICT
A’. O. Matthews, Capt.
Joe McDonald
FALKS
Leon Twiner, Capt.
B. H. Tanner
NICHOLLS
TEAM NO. 1
Miss Miram Kirkland Ca
TEAM NO. 2.
Mrs. W< P. Axson, Capt.
‘Vhe Enterprise I Publishes the Legal Advertising of the City of 'Douglas, Coffee County and Countv Commissioners
WILLACOOCHEE
TEAM NO. 1
B. G. O berry
TEAM NO. 2
Mrs. Jess Paulk
TEAM NO. 3
Mrs. R. A. Summerlin
TEAM NO. 4
Miss M ly Hammond
Miss Fannie Sears
BROXTON
TEAM NO. 1.
Mrs. J. G. Traynham
TEAM NO. 2
J. W. St. Quaker
TEAM NO. 3
E. L. Moore
WEST GREEN
TEAM NO 1.
Mrs. S. A. Lott, Capt.
TEAM NO. 2.
J. A. Cromartie, Capt.
PEARSON
TEAM NO. 1.
Mrs. B. S. Malone
TEAM NO. 2.
Mrs. Jeff Kirkland
TEAM NO. 3.
Mrs. J. M. Meeks
THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE. DOUGLAS, GEORGIA OCT. 25th, 1918
RURAL SCHORLS
HITJT ELD
Because of the prevalence of influ
enza throughout the entire county,
the County Board of Education has
deferred the date for opening rural
schools till Nov. 11th. If conditions
improve the teachers annual institute
will be held one week prior to this
date. The schools were to have op
ened Oct. 28th. This decision was
reached after careful deliberation and
by advice from the physicians who
desire every precaution taken, to
prevent the spread of this epidemic.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
J. H. Peterson, Pres.
J. Gordon, Supt.
Mrs. L. Bragdon Dies
North Carolina Home
Announcement of the death of Mrs.
L. Bragdon has been received with
great sorrow by the people of Doug
las, particularly the membership of
the First Baptist church with which
until recently, she was actively con
nected. With her husband and chil
dren, Mrs. Bragdon moved to Doug
las from Nashville, something more
than a year ago. Three weeks ago,
she left for Wilmington, N. C., where
Mr. Bragdon had g - one, accepting a
former position in service of Atlantic
Coast Line . The family made many
friends while at Douglas. Their re
moval to North Carolina was regret
ted at the time and is themore so now
on account of this bereavement so
sorely felt in the home and church
and social circles. Mr. Bragdon and
his children have the sympathies of
a host of friends at Douglas.
Coffee and Atkinson
Counties
WAR WORK COUNCIL
W. R. WILSON. CHAIRMAM
R. P. HENDERSON, Chairman Boys Work
J. GORDON FLOYD, Chairman Rural Schools
MRS. E. L. TANNER, Chairman Y. W. C. A Work
C. R. TANNER, Chairman Publicity
T. S. PRICE MRS. B. H. TANNER
J. A DAVIS E. L. BLEDSOE
W. T. ROYAL J. O. WHITE
E. R. SMITH JOE McDONALD
J. A. CROMARTIE J. J. WILLINGHAM
TEAMS
FOR
Coffee and Atkinpon
Counties
FIRST UNITED
War Work Campaign
M ;:nbers of *ll uncompleted teams will
be selected by the chairman
>3/YD COFFEE COUNTY NEWS
COUNTY SCHOOLS
ARNIE
T. J. Douglas, Captain
BLYThIESTONE
Fred Brewer. Capt.
BEACH
Marshall Tanner, Capt.
BAGLEY
J. K. Carter, Capt.
BYRD
Thomas Bvr<h Capt.
BUSHNELL
W. 11. Daley, Capt.
BUSH
E. J. pridgen
BETHONY
W. M. Carver
HARMONY GROVE
John W. Roberts, Capt.
ISAAC
Isaac Corbitt, Capt.
INMAN
Steve C. Skipper
KIRKLAND
J. L. Sutton, Capt.
LEILIATION
John I). Paulk, Capt.
MORA
H r ' Vkers, Capt.
DAVIS
ELD Gi HE
SI! DOCTORS
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• Statistics show that the Flu is on
the decrease in Douglas, at least the
doctors here make this statement.
For tre past few days there has been
a decrease in new cases, and wr y
day the physicians are discharging
cases which have pased the danger
mark.
The death rate in Douglas ond vi
cinity has been very low, in fact there
have been Very few deaths here re
suiting directly from influenza. The
type of the disease in Douglas is a’
■so light, arid our people have not suf
fered like so many other cities where
an epidemic has been raging.
In discussing the matter with c*i
of our prominent physicians today,
he said that he expected a return of
the disease next year and for sew
al years to come, but that the form
cf it would become lighter each year.
He compared this with the epidemic
cf grip several years ago. The first
year of this disease the fatality was
greater than any previous years,and
the form of it became lighter each
succeeding year.
There are a number of critical
es in Douglas today, also a gieat mini
ber oat in the country, but the phy
sicians hope that in af v ays.
matter wall be well in hand.
The council has not rs sell the ba
in the city yet. and evervt hing is
closed tight, but expected, w’fh the
continued improvement in conditions,
that the brn will be raised in a day
or so and everything will open up
again. The schools will ve-j likely
open ini next Tuesday, and the bar
1 er shqo next Saturday.
We are not authorized to make this
statement, but understand that this
sentiment prevails.
Remember Wilson Jewelry Co. The
Quality Gift Store.
John Davis, Capt.
DRY CREEK
W. J. Meeks, Capt.
ELCON
John Roberts, Capt.
i list KLI^
Dan Fussed," Capt.
HARPER
J. B. Harper, Capt.
MOBLEY
Will Kirkland, Capt.
McClelland
Dan M. Peterson, Capt.
MT. ZION
W. R. Cutnrie, Capt.
McKinnon
W. G. Sammons, Capt.
NEW FORREST
-.8. W. Tanner, Capt.
j OLIVE
James Wili.erson, Capt.
PRIDGEN
John M. Wooten, Capt.
PINE GROVE
Smith Deen, Capt.
PLEASANT VIEW
M. C. .lowers, Capt.
PLAIN VIEW
J. G. White, Capt.
PI NETT A
T. J. YOUNG Capt.
ROCKY CREEK
A. M. Wilcox, Capt.
RED BLUFF
Dan Pearson, Capt.
ROCKY POND
Mrs. Richard Smith. Capt
REEDY BRANCH
A. T. Frier, Capt.
ROSE HILL
L. J. Fussell,, Capt.
SATILLA
Richard Vickers, Capt.
SEARS
Charlie Williams, Capt.
SUNNY SU E
E. A. Clements, Capt.
STOKES VI LI.E
Tim Tanner, Capt.
SYCAMORE
W. M. Solomon, Gapt.
SAGINAW
G. J. Meeks, Capt.
ST. ILL A
Mrs. C. E. Baker, Capt
SHEPHERD
Sampie Smith, Capt.
SALEM
W. M. Smith. Capt.
SANI) HILL '
K. C. Bledsoe, Capt.
TEMPERANCE
Jlan.el Roberts, Capt.
ViCKERS CHAPEL
Wiley Vickers, Capt.
VICKERS
Dan Vickers, (.'apt.
WILCOX
John Tanner, Capt.
WHITE
Dan Brooker, Capt.
WARD
Dan Vickers, Capt.
WILSONVILLE
Charlton Gillis, Capt.
WARREN
Warren Vickers, Capt.
$1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE-
OFFICIAL FIGURES SHOW
BONO SALES OVER BE SBOO
Broxton locals
Miss Kendricks, who has been
clerking for Milhollin & 'Co., left
Sunday to accept a position in Am
ericas...
’Co). Phillip Newbern of Ouilla was
in town Saturday.
Mrs. Fred England is in Atlanta
this week visiting her husband who
is at Cxamp Gordon.
Mr. W. H. Wooten visited his
daughter, Mrs. Siberia Bugg, of
Brunswick, hist Saturday, who con
tinues quite sick.
Miss Grace Brown of Douglas, was
the week-end guest of her sister,
Mrs. G. W. Burke here.
Mr. and Mrs t ff Baggett arie
quite sick at their hume on railroiai
treet
Mr. Williams of Ellaville, visited
his daughter, Mrs. A. R. Lewis, who
has been quite sick of pneumonia,
but glad to report her condition bet
ter.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Pryor spent
Sunday in Fitzgewdd.
Mrs. H. V. Johnson spent the week
end with her mother, Mrs. Newbern
at Ocilla.
We know all Broxton district will
thank cur Fourth Liberty Loan lead
er and his helpers for making su h
a quick hard drive and carrying oui
district over the top so quickly.
W. Curl Wooten of Douglas spent
Sunday with relatives here.
We arc sorry Mr. Walter Stalnack-|
er will have to leave soon fpr train
ing camps.
As sad news as was ever wired
here came this afternoon that Tharps
Byrd was dead. Those of us who
know Tharpe, acquainted with hks
j career, his struggles to equip him
self to he of more service to hum
anity, want to question God in his
shocking sir. .Ices, hut we must not.
Through effort at’.-.r effort he finis),
eu school here, then at Sparks Co!
lege and through Sopnmore at Em
. 1 ■ . . Last fiti the'
si< n of South Georgia Conference h
was given an appointment near Mon!
trie, Ga. He is in high favor with
the people of his charge. On a visit
this summer, he was so happy, just
gelt ng his ‘"Lead arose the waves”
so to speak and Bfe was looming un
so full of opportunities. He hadnk
decided then to finish at college or
continue in the minister. 1 /. His short
young life has not been in vain, he
has assisted in revivalsall over South
Georgia. Was assisting in one at
Nashville, Ga., when death came. Oh,
Eat her, in taking thi§ young noble
! f teach us that are selfish and
worldly the lesson Thou wouldst have
os learn. His sisters. Mrs. P. L.
Mooie, Miss Mary B id. and brotiie
E'r.roro, of B xtor. and ml. Mrs. B.
R. Leggtit, also father and other rel
atives -,n C'liee Cm try have our
ieepest -ySnpathy.
M %
wd? < aj .J - - . tl
Ciiiislfijii Monday
A mid dog running amuck result
led in the biting of three children
out about live miles south of Doug--
h - oti la-t Monday. Three of the
children were grand children of Mr.
• . a- tviiklaiiii.
The log’s he td was seat to Atlan
ta and the department pronounced
labies in the head. Treatment has
been sent out by the health depart
ment for the children.
Cii le Number One of The Worn
man’s Auxiliary of The Baptist
church of Douglas have learned with
great ,-orow of the bereavement of
our sister, Mrs. Randolph Relihan, in
the death of her mother, and hereby
extend to her our sympathy in this
the hour of her distress.
Mrs. Gray
Mrs. Garbut
Mrs. Davis
Coffee county wznt over the top
with $1)00 to spare. Our quota was
$274,800., and the official report gives
sales of bonds to the amount of $275,
700.
It took a lot of hard work to ac
complish this, but with the commit
tee at hand, headed by Col. J. J. Wil
lingham, the task was not so hard
after all.
Chairman Willingham hail his work
well organized, with committees and
teams, and the forces selected were
all workers, the whole organization
starting out with the determination
to carry the county over the top,
that the result could be expected.
This county has not failed yet to
sell their quota of bonds in of the
issues, and the people wont fail Uncle
Sam the next time. It is likely that
a fcHfth loan will be floated and may
be a sixth and when tile call is made
| Coffee county will be found ready to
go.
The following are the official fig
ures as handed to us by Chairman
Willingham, of the committee.
Result of loan drive in fourth Liber
ty Loan.
District Quota Subscribed
Broxton, over, $35,769.50 $36,000.00
West Green 11,029.00 4,250.00
Nichall, over 25,409.00 25,500.W>
McDonald 13,232.50 10;000.00
Pearson, over 25.314,75 25,900.00
Wdlacooche - , over 28,958.7.5 29.000.00
Mora, over 10,353.75 10,400.00
Ambrose, over, 23,340.00 23,400.00
Douglas, over 103,347.75 111,250.00
Total suscriptions $275,700.00
Quota of County 274,800.00
Excess $900.00
To this excess of subscription will
be added the subscriptions of all rail
road employees living in this countj
who subscribed through the railway
companies.
*l. K. Kncth's Body
.Bred at Pittsburg
A very sad lei th occurred in Doug
las last Friday night about seven o'-
loc,, hwen Mr. M. W. Knoth, who
had been sick for several weeks, died
suddenly, after it was generally pre
dicted that he would recover from
his attack of pneumonia. His death
took place at the Central Hotel where
he was boarding.
The deceased was taken sick sev
eral weeks ago with tin- influenza
which developed into pneumonia, and
for several days was thought that he
would not recover. He sank very
low, hut finally revived, and was on
the mend, sitting out on the front
veranda of the hotel a few minutes
before his fatal attack came on from
which he died in an hours time. The
cause of this attack is not known bur
it appeared in the form of asthma,and
sftimilants the doctors had always
given him in times like this one would
nut have the desired effect.
The decease-1 leaves a wife and
two i-hlhlren a I several brothers,
a . ‘.her. who was with him
at th ... i. Ti eyreached him sever
al da ores lous and had been with
him f " several days. His remains
were taken to Verona, Pa,, a suburb
of Pdtsburg, fer interment.
Before h - ilmcs. Dr. Knoth was
the pharmacist at the Union Pharma
cy and h.ui been here for several
months, coming here firm Atlanta,
while his old home was in Pittsburg.
ASSOCI IT ION POSTPONED
On account of prevalent influenza
and at request of pastor and members
of Broxton church, Smyrna Baptise
Association will not meet until Fri
day before fourth Sunday in Novem
ber. This is a postmert of one month
All inte. .-ted will take due notice and
govern themselves a< or lingiy.
Let us pray God to giv e us a good
meeting in November.
T. S. HUBERT, Mod.
FOUND—I have found a service
pin which the owner can get by de
scribing and paying for this adver
tisement. —T. S. Hubert.
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