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The Douglas Enterprise 1 mutt ®lif doffrt doom? TYftus M VOLUME XXXVIII, NUMBER 7 COFFEE COUNTY PUIS JOHN 0. HOLDER 10 RIM GOV. Hon. John N. Holder and Judge John R. Philips, of the state highway board, who have been in Waycross all the week hearing from various dele gations, came over to Douglas last Tuesday night at the invitation of a number of our citizens and were guests at a dinner served at the Doucoff Hotel. Something like forty people were present on this occasion. The two hours in the dining room of the Doucoff was spent in speech making, and a general get-together meeting. It was informal and a great deal of fun and entertainment was furnished by the guests. Judge Phil ips made a splendid address as well as Mr. Holder. All of the talks were made with reference to the future governor of Georgia, naming one of their guests, Chairman Holder, who wouldn’t deny, finally admitting that he would be in the race shortly. Chairman Holder says that if he is a candidate, and he will be, that he will be Coffee county’s candidate, as it was at Broxton a few months ago when Col. Dickerson placed his name in nomination for Governor at the bjg banquet held there. Mr. Holder has not forgoten that and says that he ex pects to tell it over the state that he was nominated in Coffee county and is therefore a Coffee couny candidate for Governor. The officials returned to Waycross Wednesday where the road hearings were resumed. Both have promised to return here at a later date. DELEGATIONS VISIT WAYCROSSJEARINGS The road hearings before the Geor gia highway heal’d opened in Way cross Tuesday and have been in ses sion all the week. A large delega tion from Douglas went down on Tuesday and again on Thursday, also delegations fiom Broxton, West Green Nicholls, and other parts of the coun ty. On Tuesday Chairman Holder and Judge John R. Philips composed the board, but on Thursday the entire board was present, the absent mem ber, Hon. Stanley Bennett being pres ent. The matter Tuesday in which our people were interested was the road from Mcßae south thru Jacksonville, Broxton and Douglas, and the matter Thursday in which our people were interested was the proposed state road from Hazlehurst, Denton, West Green and Douglas, and the proposed state road from Hazlehurst, Broxton and Immediately after lunch on Tuesday arguments for the Mcßae-Douglas route were heard. The speakers for this route were Lawson Kelly. Doug las, county attorney Coffee county; Judge J. W. Quincey, Douglas; Dr. Giddens, prominent timber man, Brox ton; State Senator Grantham, Doug las; W. D. Horton, editor Telfair En terprise, Mcßae; T. J. Mcßae of Mc- Rae; Mr. Whatley, attorney, Mcßae. These speakers brought out that this was the largest section in the state untraversed by a state highway or by a railroad, that it would pass through the richest and most thickly populated sections of Telfair and Cof fee counties, that the commissioners of Telfair county and two of the com missioners of Coffee county favored the route, that Coffee county had this as its first choice for additional mile age, that these counties were working harder than ever before for a better highway, that both counties had the money to help develop the highway, that the people here needed the out let to market. The announcement of the decision of the board will be some time in July, so Chairman Holder told a representa tive of this paper. The every day meetings in Waycross showed great interest in good roads. There were delegations there daily from many towns all along the line from Mcßae to Valdosta. BASKET PICNIC AT CLUB MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 3 There will be a basket picnic at the Country Club on Monday evening, June 3rd., at 8:30 o’clock. The stock holders of the club are urged to be present as there will be a short busi ness session at which time some im portant business matters will be dis posed of. Thos. A. Dixon, Pres. ‘TZhe Enterprise ‘Pulisbhes the Legal Ji (berthing of the City of ‘Douglas, Coffee County and County Commissioners METHODIST REVIVAL - BEGINS SUNDAY, 13 Pastor Stanford announces that plans are being perfected for a com munity revival, in which it is hoped that all the people of Douglas will par ticipate, Will begin at the Methodist church on Sunday, the 13th of June. This is a season when all can attend and when the whole family can go to church together and worship God with all our neighbors and friends without interference in any way with school duties or social obligations. All the people of the city are ask ed to make as few engagements of any sort that would in any way inter fere with this effort at a real revival in Douglas. All the pastors will be expected to co-operate as far as pos sible with the pastor of this church. Nothing that will be calculated to di vide the people along doctrinal lines will be said or done. But the old time gospel will be preached and sung. Rev. Chas. D. Tillman and his ac complished daughter, Elizabeth, will have charge of the music assisted by all the people in the city that will help in this part of the work. The pastor will preach and will ask the other pas tors of the city to assist him and Bro. Tillman will have charge of some of the special services. Do not forget the time: SUNDAY, JUNE 13th. Special preparatory services will be held after the commencement exer cises come to a close. Definite plans will be announced at the prayer meet ing Wednesday, June 3. OKEFINOKEE COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA The first two weeks in August have been selected as the date for the first annual camp of the Okefinokee Coun cil. The camping committee has se lected Camp Fendig, at Long Island, near Brunswick, as the site, and plans are under way at the present time that will make the camp one of the most successful ever held in the state. The camp is ideally located, with op portunities for safe salt and fresh water swimming and boating, fish ing, nature study and hikes. Per manent buildings, completely screen ed, with shower baths and well-equip ped kitchen add to the comfort and desirability of the site. An efficient camp staff which will include instruc tors in every line of Scout activities is being lined up. Particular atten tion will be given to water sports and a capable life saver will be in charge of this part of the program. The fee will be $5.00 a week, which will place the camp within reach of every Scout in the Council. For rent—large nicely furnished, downstairs, modern apartment. See Mrs. H. B. Caldwell at 1 or 5 p. m. THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, MAY 28, 1926. CITY COURT HOLDS FOR ONEJAY ONLY The criminal division of City Court held only one day this week. Two cases were disposed of by trial on that day, and many by pleas of guilty. The new officials of the court had a suc cessful term and handled all of the business with great dispatch. The court is to be congratulated on the efficiency of Judge Roberts and Solic itor Cornelius. ‘THE MERRY WIDOW” COMING TO RIYOLI NEXT MON.-TUES. This is a positive gem; by far the best pictuie that has been put on the silver sheet. It is the sensation of the season and has done for John Gil bert what “The Four Horsemen” did for Rudolph Valentino, lifted him to the pinnacle of stardom. Mae Murray has never approached the heights she attains in this picture. She does work that excels any ever done in films and is made positively beautiful by pho tography that is breath taking. Thrughout the picture is crammed with beauty, and its climax, which is done in natural colors, is gorgeous. On frequent occasions the audience has burst into enthusiastic applause which means nothing if not spontan eous. Probably no male screen luminary could have carried through this pic ture as does John Gilbert; he is simply great, and garbed in the trappings of Prince Danilo makes feminine hearts flutter wherever the picture is shown, while Mae Murray is a sure-fire cen ter of attraction for the boys, young and old, with her beauty and gorgeous gowns. The patrons of the Rivoli are to be congratulated in having the op portunity to see this famous picture. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. For the coming months a teacher’s training class will be conducted in connection with the prayer meeting services on Wednesday evenings be ginnin gat B:]s. Anyone desiring to attend these classes is cordially wel comed. The text book to begin with is “The Teacher” by L. A. Weigle. This book can be gotten for twenty-five eents. After it is completed the next book taken up will be “The Pupil” by the same author. This coming Wednesday night will be devoted to a talk on the subject “The Sunday School”. The first Wed nesday evening in June will be the first lesson. The class will be conducted by the pastor with Mrs. A. S. M. Coleman as assistant. Every adult member of the Presbyterian church is urged to [ attend. W. E. Smith, Pastor. LADIES NIGRT WAS BIG EVENT Of YEAR “Ladies Night” of the Douglas Ki wartls Club was held in the dining room of the Doucoff last evening and proved to ibe one of the greatest events in the history of the club. The large dining room was filled comfortably and the service was up to the minute in every detail. President R. A. Moore presided and as is always the case, handled the evening’s program with much dignity. The dining room was beautifully dec orated, and each table was loaded with favors, also a small box of candy at the plate of each lady. Plenty of stiearners, confetti and whistles in evidence and in the hands of a jolly crowd. The program consisted of singing, readings, and very few speeches. Many prizes were given to lucky numbers. Mrs. Fred Brewer presided for a part of the time, being elected to that of fice. She handled it like she does the Womans Club, and she has made a success of that. Among those who contributed to the program were Misses Ethel Dicker son, reading, Mary Winn, reading. Maijorie Frier, song, Marvin Will iams, saxaphone, Charles Powers, violin, Mrs. Hyatt, a Savannah visitor, song, Miss Margaret Shleton, song. The program was enjoyed by all. The lateness of the hour prevents a more detailed account of the evening’s entertainment. M. W. of A. vs NICHOLLS. Modern Woodmen of America base ball team played another game with Nicholls Monday afternoon and were again defeated by score 8 to 14. The local M. W. of A. team were handicapped by insufficient practice and absence of several of its regular players, including captain and man ager. The most outstanding stars for Douglas M. W. of A. team was Clint Courson and Raymond Vickers, al though Rev. W. E. Smith, Oliver Ty ner, O. K. Jones and G. C. Peacock each did some good work. The team as a whole needs prac tice infield to lessen the number of errors made. The team will be per manent throughout the entire baseball season. SCOUT NEWS. Last week Mr. Smith instructed the patrol leaders in the first principles of drilling. The patrol leaders will teach their patrols what Mr. Smith taught them. At the regular meet ing last Monday night some twenty five scouts were initiated. All scouts are to review up on first aid before next meeting. Chas. Heath, Scribe. Douglas High School Programs For Commencement Begining Tonight—Closing Monday Night The Douglas High School commencement is on, the programs be ginning with Class Night, Friday evening. This program is always interesting and usually draws a large crowd. The graduates to be will all appear on this occasion. On next Sunday morning at 11:30, the commencement sermon will be preached in the school auditorium. A splendid program both musi cal and literary has been prepared for this occasion. All the churches will vacate their pulpits for this hour. Dr. Ragsdale, of Mercer, will deliver the commencement sermon, and he is highly recommended throughout the state. On Monday evening at 8:30, the graduating exercises will take place. A personnel of the class is published herewith. Rev. Comer Woodward, o* Emory, will deliver the literary address, and he is well known as an orator of great ability. He is a former resident of this section of the state. With these exercises, the present term of the Douglas High School will pass into history. The program follows: CLASS NIGHT FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 28, 1926, 8:30 O’CLOCK. Introduction Willie Mae Brown Class Song class President’s Address Ashley Brewer Class History Sarah Drew Class Inventory Osmah Harrell Class Diagnosis Eula Lee Strickland Class Remedies Mattie Belle Edwards Class Prophecy Ethel Dent Marjorie Frier Class Poem Mary Alice McEachern Class Grumbler Warren Moorman Class Jokes p au i Clark Trio Mary Alice McEachen, Mildred Woodard, Marjorie Frier Last Will and Testament Frank Bullard Delivery of Gifts Clara Dell Exum SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 30, 1926, 11:30 O’CLOCK Processional Song—Come, Thou Almighty King Violin Solo—Miss Nora Huss Scripture Reading—Dr. B. D. Ragsdale Invocation—Rev. T. B. Stanford Solo—Miss Marjorie Frier Introduction—Dr. Carl W. Minor Commencement Sermon—Dr. B. D. Ragsdale Song—All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Benediction—Rev. R. J. Stilwell. GRADUATING EXERCISES MONDAY EVENING, MAY 31. 1926, 8:30 O’CLOCK. Processional. Prayer Rev. W. E. Smith Class Song class Salutatory V era Strickland Valedictory Mildred Woodard Literary Address Dr. Comer Woodward Delivery of Diplomas J. x. Henry CLASS Miles Ashley Brewer Willie Mae Brown Frank Alexander Bullard Paul Maddox Clark Ethel Paulk Dent Sarah Wertha Drew Mattie Belle Edwards Clara Dell Exum Marjorie Frier Osmah Elias Harrell Mary Alice McEachern Warren Simeon Moorman Eula Lee Strickland Vera Jeannette Strickland Mildred Irene Wbodard MISS WILLIE PEARL DAVIS HONORED AT COLLEGE Miss Willie Pearl Davis, of this city, a student at Bessie Tift College, grad uates this year with many honors. She is expected home next week. The fol lowing clipping from the Atlanta Journal is veiy complimentary of the Douglas student, and we gladly repro duce it: “Miss Willie Pearl (Bill) Davis, of Douglas, (probably the greatest ath lete in the history of Bessie Tift col lege, will be among the A. B. grad uates on June 1. Miss Davis has re cently added new laurels by winning the tennis and golf tournaments of this year and of being high point in dividual scorer in the annual field day meets held last Friday. Miss Davis was presented with four cups at the athletic board banquet held recently”. POSTOFFICE CLOSE FOR HOLIDAY NEXT MONDAY Postmaster L. S. Peterson advises us that the postoffice will be closed on next Monday, the 31st., account nat ional Memorial Day. The general de livery and parcel post and stamp win dows will open for one hour, 9 to 10 a. m. There will 'be no delivery by carriers either city or rural,, except special delivery and perishables. PROGRAM. The Workers Conference of the Smyrna Association will meet with Sheppard church. June 15, at 10 o’clock a. m. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Song—How Firm a Foundation. Devotional—A. Smith. How may the financial burdens of our country pastors be relieved—Rev. E. J. Riddle, Mrs. L. L. Denton. Song—Mrs. Dan Lott and others. Sermon—Rev. Carl W. Minor. Recess for dinner. Song—People of Sand Hill church. Our denominational interest as it relates to our destitution—J. H. Green and others. Our denominational environmets— H. M. Meeks, R. 0. Martin. Time ad place for our next meeting. S. G. Taylor. TURNER BREWER REELECTED PRES. SMPRNA S.S. ASSO. The Smyrna Eaptist Sunday School convention held in Bioxton last Sat urday and Sunday was well attended and one of the finest possible pro grams was rendered. In the election of officers for another year, Mr. Tur ner Brewer was reelected president, and New Hope church was chosen as next meeting p'ace on the fifth Sat urday and Sunday in May. Miss Gladys Scoggins returned last week from a two week’s delightful stay in Atlanta. Tis the greatest romance, Need we to remind? On with the dance, Let joy be unconfined — “THE MERRY WIDOW” May 31-June 1 At the Rivoli.