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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 • • . J 1 .J!| 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 1 m 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 .......... = Complete. - ....................... = 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. 3 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 - 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.