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DOUGLAS COUNTY^t^mEI^OTOLASvSLE^E Social and Personal Mrs. D. S. Strickland is re ported quite sick this week. / Born last Friday, to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McLarty, a daughter. Mrs. R. E* Hamilton fis re ported quite sick this week. Mrs. H. M. Upshaw has as her guest, Mrs. G. R. Sandidge of Olive Branch, Miss. Mrs. J. J. Freeman and Jtwo children left Monday for Jones boro to join Mr. Freeman. Mrs. I. E. Huckaby is visiting her son. W. C, Huckaby, in Birmingham. . Mrs.^ *L one of Florida, is a guest of her mother, Mrs. Ellen Smith. y Mrs. J. S. Hamilton of Villa Rica, is a quest this week of her son, Dr. R. E. Hamilton, Miss Gladys Stewart visited her mother at the Sanitarium in Atlahta Saturdoy. Fred Duncan came home from Auburn Monday! and returned Tuesday. Mrs. 0. T. Selman came home Sunday from the Sanitarium in Atlanta, very much improved in health. Leonard James of the 5th regi- • racnfei-csme out forjthe week end with his parents, 'Gffi.' fifid Mrs. W, A. James. Miss Opal Aderholdt, who has been sick for several days, has gone to her home at Temple ,to recuperate. ^ Friends here are in receipt of invitations to the graduation of Hershel T. Upshaw at Locust Grove Institute. J. B. Thomason left Monday for Fairburn to spend some time with his son, Dr. J. W. Thoma son. y T. H. Phillips' was the only DouglasvilSe young man to join the training camp at Ft. Mc Pherson. Master James Wright and Miss Fiancis Wright of Williamsburg, Ky. i are guests of their sister, Mrs. C. V, Vansant. Mr, and Mrs. J. V. Davette announce the birth of a son, James Van Davette, Jr., on Monday of this week, ^ Mr. and Mrs. Thad McKoy motored to Lyeriy for a week end visit with the latter’s fath er, Dr. Thomblin. R. N. Kirby of the Jonesboro News, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J Kirby. T. D, Pickell returned Sunday from a convention of Hosiery Mills held in Philadelphia last week. Mrs. J. E. Phillips and Mrs. J. C. Wright visited T. H. Phillips at the training camp Wednesday. Mrs. A. De La Perriere of Hoschton, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Phillips for several days. Miss Lettie Abercrombie en tertained the Senior Class with a spend the night party Wedens- diy. Mrs. W. J. Hall of Villa Rica, and Mrs. J. L. Powers of Car rollton, were guests this week of Mr. aud Mrs. H. G. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hopkins of Palmetto, visited their son, E. L, Hopkins,, last Saturday and Sun day. Friends are glad to learn that the operation of Mrs F. M. Stew art at Davis-Fischer Sanitarium last week-was a success and she is rapidly recovering. We have learned with pleasure that Leonard James, who held a non-commissioned officer’s place with the 6th Regiment, has been recommended for promotion. Mrs. Hannah has returned to her home at Salisburg, N. C., after spending several weeks here with her mother, Mrs, M. E.^Ward. B. P. Green, Superintendent of Central Sunday school, made us a pleasant visit Tuesday and re ports their school in a flourishing condition. Two convicts escaped from the Douglas County gang Sunday night. They were Luther Evans and Will Starr, both colored and both serving time for man slaughter, ^ Hon, L. C. Upshaw delivered the Literary address at Temple High School Commencement Monday night. He was accom panied by Mrs. Upshaw. Miss M rjorie Upshaw enter- ained the Senior Class at a spend-the-night party Saturday and Miss Eddie Maye Morris en tertained them Monday night. The ladies of the Baptist CLASSIFIED ADS Money to Loan on Farms I can lend money on improved farm lands cheaper than any one else in the county. J. H. McLarty. Go to Almand & McKoy for Slot Scooters at 6 l-2c. Don’ fail to see J. H. Smith when you want fresh groceries. ^He sells them cheap as anybody. Go to J. C. McCarley’s for your Sunday Journal. 5c. Lanius Dake, L. A. We are expecting ten thous- church realized a neat sum at the sfhd ISTancy Hall Potatoe Slips Old Maid Convention ThursdayyFriday. night and the entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by the audi fence? ^ . We are requested 1 to state that the honor roll as given us last week for publication, was not complete. The name of Chlotilde Banks for the 11th grade should have been included. It has been curently reported in sections of the county that Dr. R. E. Hamilton had gone to the war. This is a mistake. He is still here looking after the sick and there is no probablility of him going to war soon. High grade Blue Dennim Over alls at the old price—$1.00 per pair. Banks Bros. Special Prices Plow lines, full length 30c pr. I one :l3ilgr Hames 85c ‘ ‘ Red Top 6 inch back bands 60c. Single bit axes, while they last 75c, New Club Shells 50c. Blacksmith Blowers $13.00 Axe Handles 15c. ALMAND & McKOY MANY A BUSINESS Banks Bros. BANKRUPTCY SALE Pursuant to an order granted by the Hon. Eugene Spradling, Referee,in Bankruptcy, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash, on the third Friday in May, 191,7, the 18th instant, before the store house door of Tomlinson Drug Store, located in Douglasyille, Doug las county, Georgia, (free from all liens) between the legal hours of sale as follows, to-wit: The stock of drugs merchandise, fountain, furniture and fixtuies. Said sale made by order of the court; sold as the proderty of the estate of W. S. Tomlinson, bankrupt. All bids to be accompanied by ten per cent cash of said bid. Said sale sub ject to the confirmation of the court. This May 6th, 1917. D. S. Strickland, Trustee of the estate of W. S. Tom linson, Bankrupt. Go to J. L. Selman & Son for SALVET, the best stock remedy C£ the market. Seed Peanuts. "Little Spanish or Imported Va riety at J. C. McCarley’s Get Potatoe Bug Killer. It does the work. J. L. Selman & Son. Big line men’s felt hats from $1.26 to $2.60. They are bar gains. Banks Bros. Everybody needs Bed-bug Kil ler about once a year. . Get it at J. L. SELMAN & SON. Money To Loan We are in a position to handle good long time loans on farm or city property to respohsible par ties, at reasonable rates. If you want to borrow money see u3. Send for our list of farms for sale. Holland & McCleskey Reynolds Bldg., Marietta, Ga. FOR SALE CHEAP-Onegood horse, about 8 years old, 0-3 W. W, Johnston. NOTICE—All Light and Water bills must be paid by the 20th or you’ll be cut out. FOR SALE—or will trade for smaller farm, a good 100 acre farm with 1 5-room house, one 3-room tenant house. Lies well and free from rock. Dake & McLarty. FOR SALE—Organ at a bar gain for cash. P. O. Box 93 or call No. 78. Job lot ladies’ slippers in small sizes almost at your own price. Banks Bros. SALVET is the best remedy for your live stock. Get it at Selman’s Drug store. Try the Trio for satisfactory dyeing, dry cleaning and laundry work. Joe McCarley, Agent. Don’t fail to see J. H. Smith when you want fresh groceries He sells them cheap as anybody. Several second hand sewing machines. Singers, Domestics and other standaid makes, in good condition. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Banks Bros. Go to Almand & McKoy for Slot Scooters at 6 l-2c. New Spring goods of all kinds, dress goods, notion, those snappy kid boots, hats, both felt and straw, everything you will need for the good old summer time. Upshaw Bros, Go to Almand & McKoy for Slot Scooters at 6 l-2c. Get Amber Cane, Orange Cane and velvet bean seed for sowing or planting at H. Q. Nichols. Our stock of shoes for men, women and children In all leather and canvass is full. Come and see them. J. Qroodzinsky. If you want a good hat, get a “Swan" at Stewart Brothers. has Been wrecked or profits reduced by poor financiering. The long and widely diversified experience of our directors and officers is at the service of our customers. We invite consultation on any financial nfiatter Farmers and Merchants Bank - DEPOSITS INSURED Mechanical perfection of a one- model chassis has made the Maxwell .—world endurance champion; a Maxwell—fault just like yours—went 22,022 miles without the motor stop ping. I —The cheapest car to run ever made; costs only $6 to $8 a month. —The one practical car for town or country use. Touring Car $665 Roadster - - 650 All price* f. o. b. Detroit, As the Maxwell is good for many seasons, these prices make it “the car for every man.’* WILEY STYLES You can buy the famous Cole Planters and fertilizer distribu tors from Upshaw Bros. A pint size of Bed-bug Killer at Selman’s for 25c. It’s guaran teed to do the work. A new Shipment of all the latest paterns in men’s and boys’ suits just received at J. Grood- zinsky’s. Money to Lend We make loans on improved real estate for terms of five, sev en or ten years, at 51-2% interest and up. Payments made to suit borrower. • Hutcheson & Merritt. Office in Hutcheson Building. You can buy the famous Cole Planters and fertilizer distribu tors from Upshaw Bros. Money to Loan On improved farm lands at low interest and long terms. E. S. Lumpkin, Lithia Springs, Ga. See us for Millinery. We have all the latest styles for womenj and children. J. Groodzinsky. Go to Almand & McKoy for Slot Scooters at 6 l-2c. New spring goods of all kinds. Dress good, notions, those snap py Kid boots, hats, both felt and straw, everything you will need for the good old summer time. Upshaw Bros. Get Bed-bug Killer at J. L. Selman & Son’s. It does the word.