The Camilla enterprise. (Camilla, Ga.) 1902-current, February 26, 1904, Image 1

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Camilla VOL. 2. NO 44 The Latest Arrival! Three Coated Enamel Ware! All economical housekeepers have been wishing for this high grade kitchen ware and for the first time in the history of Mitchell County has it been brought within the reach of people, who are careful how they spend their dollars and dimes. Coffee and Tea Po t s, Tltree Coated Enamel, IQ cents and tip . Wash Basins, Dish Pans, Tea Kettles, Dippers, cups, spoons, plates, all sizes in pans, etc., in three coated enamel ware, cheaper than the cheapest. Don’t‘fail to call and see our new ar= rivals. We are sure we can interest you. Cincinnati Bargain House, 214-216 W 5th st. and 115 E. Court st. i Camilla Branch next to Bank. B. Lubin, Manager =00 Butler Heath & Butlers' FOR# SEED PEANUTS, Heath’s Cotton and Corn Fertilizer, SEED OATS, Heath’s High WIRE FENE, Grade Acid, WAGONS. German Kainit, Cotton seed Meal, BUGGIES. Georgia State Grange. Bier, 11 & Butler Phone 10. :: :: Camilla, Ga. Industrial Camilla. H.r Enterprises and Those Who Do Business Here. The rrost prominent of Camil¬ la’s Industrial Enterprises is that of the Mitchell County Fertilizer Company, which consumes about twenty tons of cotton seed each day and furnishes to about twenty people and pro¬ vides a ready home market to the farmers of this entire section for all the cotton seed they have sell, and in return furnishes them with all the hulls and meal they may need for fattening beef cat¬ tle, large numbers of which are shipped from this county each year. This is not all, for Gambia has a complete system of electric lights, both for streets, business houses, homes and public build¬ ings of the town, which gives satisfaction to its patrons and re¬ flects credit upon Mr. C. E, Watts, the genial entire and courteous plant. mana¬ ger ° of the The next thing we would call attention to is the large Ginnery and Grist mill, which is also own¬ ed by the Mitchell County Ferti¬ lizer" Company, whose plant is equal to all demands and serves its patrons with perfect satisfac¬ tion, both in preparing the fleecy staple for the market and in trans¬ forming grain into the best qual¬ ity of meal. Tfiisp' <nt furnishes employment to a,b u 1 5 end is*al ; rvunder ; ; able agement of ..tr. \ a f. whose aim is to please his p-uuns, Pier Wheelright and Black¬ smith Shops are owne&and ope¬ rated by Raleigh Lamar, a colored man, who, with his CAMILLA* GA FE'- RUABY 26 1904 of workmen, is- ever busy serving his patrons with all the repair work they want done, in a neat and workman-like manner. Camilla is fortunate in the pos¬ session of two splendid Livery, Feed, and Sale Stables conducted by G. B. Cochran & Co,, and W. Swindle & Son, both of which do a large business in the sale of stock and keep a number of drays busy all the year round, while their livery business is equal to all demands, being well equipped with good teams and caretul drivers, while each runs a buss line to and from the depot for the accommodation of the traveling public. Two hotels, the McNair House and the Cochran Hotel,- furnish pleasing aceomm dalion to all patrons, transient and otherwise. Camilla possesses what few towns of her population do not," and that is a resident tinsmith, in Mr. C. A. Roles, who is a first class workman and is ready to serve the public in whatever they may need in his line. Mr. C. L. Taylor, the resident Jeweler, is a splendid workman and is prepared to do all kinds of repairing that is done in any well equipped shop. Mr. Taylor has recently added an engraving ma¬ chine to his outfit which enables him to do the best work in that line. Mr. C. A. Kolbieis the resident shoe and harness maker and is ever ready to serve the public with anything in his line. Camilla has as neat a barber shop as can be found in any town of its iize and is a credit to Mr. Westbrook Proctor, the proprie¬ tor. who employs efficient white workmen all the time. Camilla has two conducted large cotton warehouses, ene by the Mitchell County Fertilizer Co., while the other is under the able management of the firm of Butler, Heath & Butler, ware¬ house and commission merchants. These gentlemen have an adver¬ tisement in the Enterprise. ' Tne Bank of Camilla is the on¬ ly banking institution in the town. It is capitalized at $25,000 and is doing a safe and satisfactory bus iness There aro two up-to-date Drug drug¬ Co’,, stores here, the Lewis and Perry's Pharmacy, both in¬ corporated companies anu are do¬ ing a fine business and keep the people informed as to their stock in well displayed advertisements in the Enterprise. One well kept meat m-irket supplies, the town with all the fresh meats they need. Messrs. Stewart and Culpepper. Camilla can boast of some up to-date, enterprising, General merchants, but.the most promi¬ nent among these are the Camilla Supply, Company, incorporated, ■and Baggs & Perry, both of these firms occupy four or five differ¬ ent store rooms each and handle anything that the trading public may want, from a pin to a steam engine. Only name what you want and they will supply you. Next comes the J. B. Wilson Company and I, Berman, carry everthing in stock that called for in general storo. Next is the firm of J. H. Bail cy, one- of the oldest and most reliable merchants in this section doing a general merchandise business, while Mr. -A*. B, Joiner and -J. \Y. Butler & Co., are close seconds and hustlers lor trade, ThoCinernnatti Bargain House, with B, Lubin as manager, is, comparatively, a new firm in Ca milla, but they are furnishing the public with some rare bargains in the line of, goods they cai ry. Now if you are in need of fancy and fam'ly groceries call on J. F. Clark, at the depot, who will also supply yolir wants in lumber and brick, or if you need the aid of a collection ugency call on Rachals and Holton, they can also fur¬ nish you with all the lumber and bric:k yp« want. For fire insurance call on M. E, Bush & Co., or Mr. J, C Turner, and for life insurance you can get what you want bom Rob’t Iloggard, Leon Perry, or M. E. Bush & Co. If, after you have visited all those mentioned above, who are advertisers in the Enterprise and you want to investigate fur¬ ther. you will find that Mr. W, C. Dixon, Mr. Einstein and Mr. Morgan are all engaged in the family and fancy grocery busi¬ ness, each carrying well selected stocks of goods, or you may call on Mr. Zapk Arthur, Mr. A. R. Patrick or Mr M. R- Freeman, all of whom carry a nice ' line general merchandisa. Now if you should like to an exclusive milinery store on the Misses Cochran, or until the first of March and Miss Clara McEWeen, who PRICE $1 00 PER YEAR opsn up in the Owen building on Broad street. We have tried to mention ev¬ ery bu siness house in Can ilia in this sj nopsical write up and if we have omitied any it is not inten¬ tional. The Enterprise, as time and space will admit, will give its advertisers a more full and complete nolice under sepa¬ rate headings. It is our purpose to keep Camilla and her enter¬ prises befofe the public for thus it is that we hope to build up our to n n and county. Wanted Special Representative in this bounty and adjoining territory to represent and advertise an old established, wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21 weekly with $3 per day for expenses paid each Mon¬ day by check Direct from head¬ I quarters. Expenses advanced, and horse and buggy furnished when necessary: position perma¬ nent, Address Blew Bros., 640 Motion Building, Chicago 111. Dots From West Mitchell. I West Mitchell, Feb. 23, 1904. | We are having plenty of rain now, and consequently guano j hauling is the order of the day. I The farmers are very much 1 behind with their ploughing. | i Mrs 0. >V. Stamper has been quite ill at her home for several j days, but we are glad to know : she is convalescing. Her father i and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John ! Pyles,’of Solfold, have been visit¬ ing her during her Illness. i boys The who are always so glad to see the genial face of Mr Jeff Gauldin wen seen to enter their homes with a despondent look. Why? He was out sum® monifig them to appear before him today to work the road. Messrs. Charles and George McConnell, of Newton, paid its a flying visit Monday, p. m. Dr. W. C. Webb, of Rock mart, Ga. is visiting his wife and son, who are spending the winter with .her'mother, Mrs. Lula Join¬ er. Mrs. Dr: Ward,of Kestler,Ga., who has been visiting her sister in Albany, came down and spent a few days with her brother, Dr. W. C. Webb. We were loth to give her up when she returned home. Messrs- Loni Keaton, L. C. and Dan Bullard were pleasant vis¬ itors to our community Sunday, p. m. Come again Loni, I think Miss-is still expecting you, C? Mrs. Frank Roy, of Pebble City, is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. C. Cooper, of Fairview, The charming daughters of Mrs. .T. C. Cooper, Misses Mollie and Jessie, were pleasant visitors at the home of Mrs. Lula Joiner Sugar 20 pounds for $1.00 • • • AI • • « J W BUTLSjR & CO’S. 500 dozen Dress Buttons worth 25c at 10c per dozen. One case of ladies’ overshoes at 10c per pair. Rice 25 Pounds for $1.00 • c • A I » e • J W BUTLER & CO’S. Sunday. Miss Loutr.y Campbell, the charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. Lee Campbell, visited Miss Kate Joiner Suftday. Mr. Joe Kirba, one of the most congenial young men of our community was in our midst Sunday; p. m. Joe can you tell who you had out driving Sunday afternoon, C? Messrs. Hen.iy and Chas. Col¬ lins visited their brother, Mr. •lames Collins, of Meigs, one day last week. Mr. Dock Ramsey, who has been absent from our midst for several months, has returned to the old homestead, and from the looks of things he is quite a hustler. The entertainment at the home of Mrs. Lula Joiner’s Thursday evening, in honor of Mrs. Dr. W ood, was quite a success. Two of Camilla’s handsome young men attended. Mr. Editor, can you guess who they were? Mesdames Wood and Webb spent Friday at the home of Mr. George Smith. PlGI WINKLE. The scratch of a pin may cause the loss of a limb or even death when blood poisoning results from the injury. All danger of this may be avoided, however, by promptly applyingChamberlain’s Fain Balm. It is an antiseptic and quick healing liniment for cuts, bruises and burns. For sale by Lewis Drug Co. See announcement of Messrs. J. G. Wood and E. T. Cochran for Ordinary.