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CAMILLA BTERPRISE.
P J t l it-ED -v v r I DAY*
WALTER A. ALLEN
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
ONE YEAR - - - $100
SIX MONTHS -
Official organ of Camilla, Ga.,
• • And Mitchell county • •
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iLEPHONE fcO. 64.
Entered at Camilla, Ga., post of¬
fice as second-class matter.
FRIDAY, DEC. 30, 1904.
New Year’s Greeting to All.
With this issue of the Enter¬
prise we close up the business of
the old year 1904, with its joys
and sorrows. Many of us, and
doubtless all, have made mis¬
takes, but they are of the past
and should a be buried with the
dead past, never to be referred to
except it be to avoid a repetition,
and to improve the future.
The editor of the Enterprise
would hereby extend a hearty
greeting to all its patrons with a
sincere wish that they may enjoy
a happy and prosperous New
Year, and in closing up the af¬
faire of 1904, we sincerely thank
the business men of Camilla for
the liberal patronage received at
their hands and to the good peo¬
ple of Mitchell county as a whole,
we feel grateful for the generous
reception and uniformly cour¬
teous treatment with which the
editor and his family, though
strangers, have received during
our residence in Camilla, and it
is the editor’s wish that nothing
may occur that will sever the
friendly relations now existing.
We know not what the new
year may bring forth, but if it is
our privilege t; continue at the
helm of the Enterprise we shall
strive to merit the continued good
will of those we serve and do all
that we can to build up Camilla
and Mitchell county in all things
that tend to her development,
re’igiousiy, socially and indus¬
trially.
To one and all we tender our
best wishes for a happy and
prosperous New Year.
PELHAM DRAMATIC CLUB.
Entertains the People of Camilla
with the Play “Ten Nights in
a Barroom.”
It was a nice entertainment
which the Pelham Dramatic Club,
composed of looal talent, gave
our people at the auditorium
Wednesday evening in the play
entitled “Ten Nights in a Bar¬
room.”
The Club, which was to have
presented this play Tuesday eve¬
ning, but had to postpone it on
acoount of the inolement weather,
is working in behalf of the Pel¬
ham Baptist churoh, which is in¬
deed a noble cause and should be
patronized by everyone.
Mr. Robt. Wheeless, taking the
part of “Sample Swichel” and
little Miss Marie McDonald as
'“Mary Morgan” were easily the
stars of the attraction, though
that clever Dr. Morrison, as “Joe
Morgan” the drunkard, seemed
to be pretty well on to the
“snakes.” The prize for the best
acting w r as given to little Miss
McDonald.
Music was furnished by the
Pelham Concert Band, who, con¬
sidering the short time they have
been practicing, rendered very
good music.
Dr. Morrison has the thanks of
all Camillaites for ths cordial in¬
vitation extended to our Dramatic
Club to visit Pelham, with a ten¬
der of the use of the opera house
free to them.
CHRISTMAS IS OVER.
Now For tlie New Year, and Let
us Make the Most of It.
The Christmas holidays in Ca¬
milla and throughout Mitchell
county, have passed off quietly,
“Peace and Good Will Toward all
Men” seems to have been the
leading thought in the hearts and
minds of our people. The record
is one that Mitchell county should
feel proud of.
Everybody was bent on having
the best time possible, but at the
same time being mindful of the
feelings and pleasures of their
friends and neighbors, and so
far as the Enterprise has been
able to learn no accidents have
occurred or friendship disturbed
to mar the feeling of gocd cheer
and happiness of anyone
It has indeed been a season of
gift making, and merchants
<hr j'jghout tne county have en¬
joyed a splendid trade and hearts
have been male glad over the
thoughtful remembrance of loved
ones and friends, even the editor
having coma in for a share in the
kindly remembrance of a friend
and well-wisher. May his shadow
never grow less or the generous
impulses of his warm heart grew
cold.
It has been a season of pleasure
for all, old and y -ung, grtae and
small. Let us remember it with
grateful hearts to the Giver of all
good gift9.
The new year will be ushered
in on next Sunday with befitting
ceremonies and then let us, one
and all, enter up n the duties of
the coming year with a spirit of
justice to our fellowrnan, a just
reverence to our maker and a re¬
solve that we will put forth every
energy to make the coming year
the happiest and most pleasant
one of our lives.
Let us have due regard for les¬
sons of economy in all that we
have and do, keeping Uppermost
in our minds that if we would
succeed we must live within our
means, and there is no better
time for us to put such a resolu¬
tion into practice than right now
at the beginning of a new year.
Did Not Hang Tuesday.
Whitelv Williford, who was to
hang on last Tuesday, for the
murder of Mr. Harmon West, was
granted a respite until Jan. 13th.
by the Governor, the particulars
of which wo clip from (he Albany
Herald and publish in another
column.
The Enterprise would not
knowingly advocate a wrong, on
the part of anyone, and it is
aware that it is the duty of the
Governor to see that no man is
deprived of his life unless he be
proven guilty beyond a shadow
of doubt ot a crime whose penal¬
ty is that of death, but it is just
such cases as this that destroys
the patience of the people, causes
disoontent which often results in
lynching.
In the Williford case a trial by
jury was held, he was found
guilty without a recommenda¬
tion, and he was sentenced to
hang by the court. A motion for
new trial wa9 denied and the case
then when to the Supreme court
of the state where the evidence
was reviewed and the decision of
the lower court sustained.
The public looked upon this as
being Hie end of the matter, but
not so, the evidence must go be¬
fore the Governor and Prison
Commission and tne fate of Willi¬
ford njw rests within their hands
and the public will have to await
with patience the findings in the
case.
DaWItfs'i.'Sf Salve
For Plies, Durns, Sores.
NOTICE.
WE
have on hand car of select
Mules and Horses
and will keep a full supply
on hand until Spring.,
We Sell Cheaper
than any firm south of
Atlanta.
Call and'see us.
Respectfully,
G. B. Cochran & Bro.
Camilla, • ■ Georgia.
New Year
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It is our hope that all have spent %
a Merru and Prosperous
CHRISTMAS
And we hereby do wish for them
A Happy New Year.
Yours Truhq
J. II. Bailey.
General Merchant.
Our Holiday Line of Ladies Skirts is
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Dress skirts and Walking skirts from one to eight dollars each.
Brown colors light or dark, blue colors, castor colors, warmest scotch colors
with or without drop skirts. Length from 38 to 43 inches long, all prices from
$1 to,$8 each.
Lookers are Buyers!
They will repay looking at and we will be glad to show them to you.
Our line of men and beys suits, pants and evercoats are complete. Don’t order
and be vexed by delays but come around and I guarantee to suit you.
Berman’s,
Camilla? Georgia.
Studebaker took the Double Grand Prize at St. Louis. We
handle his goods—one or ** two horfce wagons and buggies.
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Remember!
Yon can secure first-class Optical services by calling on Dr. C. L. Taylor who is
fully qualified to make a thorough examination of your eyes and prescribe glasses
to suit each patient. Graduated in Optics four years ago. Have had four year’s
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experience and all his patients are well pleased with liis services.
Anyone wishing to make a Holiday present either for yourself, friend-or rela¬
tive can take advantage of the following liberal offer:
In order to more fully advertise his skill and best quality Crystal Lenses, he
will accept the coupon below at 50c payment on each pair of Spectacles or eye
glasses purchased. This coupon is no good after January 10th, 1905.
This Coupon is good for
SO Cents m
bought In part of payment before for January any Eye 10th, .Glasses or Spectacles S
me 1905.
c. L. TAYLOR.
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN, - Camilla, Ga. 5
Clip the above coupon out around the dotted lines and bring it
to me. It is worth 50 cents.