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The Camilla Enterprise.
VOLUME V.
PROGRESSIVE
BAC0NT0N.
North Mitchell's Enterprising
and Growing Town.
The editor of the Enterprise
spent a part of last Monday in
the enterprising little city of
Baconton, where he noted many
marks of improvement which
go to show that her people are
alive and progressive, and while
she recently suffered a severe
loss by fire, yet, Phoenix like,
from the ashes of wooden build¬
ings nice brick stores are begin¬
ning to rise.
Messrs. E. D. and J. T, Glau
sier were hard hit by the recent
fire but they did not give up but
have gone to work with new
energy and determination to suc¬
ceed, as is shown by the erection
of a neat brick store, which is
fast nearing completion, in fact
will soon be ready to receive
their stock of spring and sum¬
mer goods.
Mr. D. 0. Stricklin, one of the
most prominent naval stores op¬
erators in this part of the state
has settled at Baconton, where
he and his associates in business,
Messrs. J. R. Pinson and W. T.
Jackson, are erecting a large tur¬
pentine still and other necessary
adjuncts for the conducting of
an extensive naval stores plant.
It presents the appearance of
a regular little village by itself.
Mr. John L. Tipton, of Worth
county, has charge of the com¬
missary department.
The Jackson Supply Co.. Mr.
F. Fleming, Mr. J. B. Henley,
Mr. E. B. Mullins, Mr. Turner
and Mr. Eldin McCollum are all
live business men and do their
part towards maintaining and
pushing their town to the front.
Mr. McCollum has recently
been appointed post master, vice
Mr. G. H. Reynolds resigned,
and Mr. Reynolds was over from
Sylvester the first of the week
checking up and turning the P.
O. business over to his succes¬
sor.
While in Baconton we were in¬
formed that a colored man by
the name of Jim Irwin, while out
bunting last Saturday jumped
two foxes, one of which he shot
and killed and when he got to it
he found that be had killed some
ones tame fox as it had a collar
around its neck to which was at¬
tached a small chain.
Baconton is one of Mitchell’s
® Men’s Suits to Suit the People Who are Hard
to Kit and Hard to Suit. COME HERE!
WTtxy 0 ? We ord of have not 25 years dissatisfied experience customer. in the clothing business and a rec- |L
one
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HoO ELXX We give Clothing front rank and personally inspect every suit
that comes in our store. They fit right and wear well. Try us now! We've got the goods, and we £
fey |*£ are Johnnies on the spot. An immense line of Men’s Coats and Pants, and Boys’ Knee Pants on hand.
No trouble to fit you. “Get the Habit”—Go To
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SPRING STYLES IN CAPS, AND CHILDREN’S AND LADIES HATS .TUST IN.
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CAMILLA, GrA., MAR 1, 1907.
NEQRO KILLED
AT PERRY’S MILL.
Aaron Butler Instantly Killed by
Mr. Hugh Bowls.
Last Monday afternoou out at
Perry’s mill two negroes, Aaron
Butler and Marion Gilcrease fell
out over some matter and en¬
gaged in a fight, which Mr. C. C.
Spence first tried to stop, but it
seems to no purpose, then Mr.
Hugh Bowls, the sawyer, went
out to try and put an end to the
fight, but Butler, who had beaten
Gilcrease up pretty badly, again
resented interference, drew his
pistol and as he advanced to¬
wards Mr. Bowls commenced
shooting at him and others, who
had come up. being attracted by
the row.
Mr. Bowls stepped behind a
to shield himself and then
his pistol and fired twice
the air, thinking that he
might thus scare the negro and
make him stop, but instead of
having that effect Butler con¬
tinued to advance until he was
within a few feet of Mr. Bowls,
who then fired one shot straight
at the negro which took effect in
the right breast, producing death
almost immediately.
Mr. Bowls came into the city
for the purpose of surrendering
to the sheriff, but was told that
he might return to his place of
business and when wanted he
would be sent for.
Eye witnesses say that it was a
clear case of self-defense,
best towns, with excellent church
and school conveniences, a splen¬
did home-like hotel and is filled
with intelligent and hospitable
people, who endeavor to make
one feel at home while in their
midst.
Ye, editor was the guest Mon¬
day of Mr. O. P. Mears, one of
Baconton’s clever bachelors, at
his boarding place at Mr. Giles
hospitable home.
Ex*Gov. Northern In Camilla.
The Enterprise is requested
to announce that ex-Governor W.
J. Northern will address the
white men of this city and vicin¬
ity this (Friday) morning. We
are not advised as to his subject,
but understand that he wants to
talk to white men only. He is a
good speaker and will interest
you. Come out and hear him.
The Enterprise $1.00 A Year*
We J! Bave Complete Line
Hardware and Farm Supplies.
Come to see us before you buy your Two-Horse Plows,
Cotton Planters and Guano Distributors, for we have
✓
the best on the market.
We also have a complete line of Dress Goods, consisting
of Broadcloths, Serges, Worsted, Cotton Suitings, Glas
cow Linens and the latest thing in Silks and Silk Novel¬
ties. Also latest shapes in Hats.
Try a sack of J. E. M. Flour. All wheat and the best
on the market.
Call and See,
A. ADCRE, * * • Camilla, Ga.
A Good Woman at Rest.
At about 1 o’clock last Satur¬
day afternoon death invaded the
home of Mr. J. W. Everett, at
Pelham, and took therefrom the
spirit of his aged mother. Mrs.
S. F. Everett.
Mrs. Everett was for many
years a citizen of Camilla, but
for the last eight or ten years
has been making her home with
her son in Pelham.
She was a noble Christian wo¬
man and was loved and respect¬
ed by all who knew her, and
leaves many friends throughout
Mitchell county who will regret
to learn of her death.
Mrs. Everett had passed her
83rd mile post on life’s journey,
along which she spent much time
doing good among her neigh¬
bors. She is survived by three
sons, Mr. James Everett, of At¬
lanta, and Messrs. John W. and
Samuel Everett, of Pelham.
The funeral services were con¬
ducted Sunday afternoon last at
3 o’clock, by Rev. H. P. Jackson,
pastor of the Pelham Baptist
church, assisted by Dr. W. L.
Curry, and the interment was
had at the Pelham cemetery,
where were assembled a large
number of sympathizing friends
of the bereaved family.
Mrs. Wiggs of the
Cabbage Patch.”
The play, “Mrs. Wiggs of the
Cabbage Patch,” rendered by
local talent at the Auditorium
Thursday evening of last week,
in the interest of tho School Li¬
brary, was a success both finan¬
cially and as an entertainer.
A large audience greeted the
performance, and had we space
would compliment each one who
took part in the play. Suffice it
to say that each one did well,
and by their efforts added over
fifty dollars, les9 expense, to the
Library fund.
Hurrah! for “Mrs. Wiggs of
the Cabbage Patch.”
Notice.
All parties are hereby notified
that hunting, fishing or other¬
wise trespassing on lots of land
No. 27s, 298, 299, 300 and i on
east side of lot No. 273, also all
of pasture land on Mayo place,
all in 8th district of Mitchell
county. This means you.
Geo. C. and G. M. Cochran.
NUMBER 45
Died In Texas.
The many relatives of the de¬
ceased, Mr. Moses Franklin
Cochran, were shocked to learn
of his death, which occurred at.
his late home in Nacona, Texas,
February 19th, after a short ill*
ness.
Mr. Cochran was born in
Dougherty county on August
10, 1851, which made him nearly
56 years of age at the time of his
death. He was a brother to Mr.
T. L• Cochran and Mrs. P. W.
Twitty, oi this city and Mrs. G.
A. McElvey, of Pelham, and has
many other relatives and close
friends in this, his old home
county, who mourn his death.
Libel for Divorce.
F. R. Preacher ) Mitchell Superior
vs. > Court
Henrietta Prescher )..........Term, 1905.
Verdict for total divorce, 17th day of
April, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that on the 28th
day of February, 1907. the undersigned
filed in the office of the Clerk of the Su¬
perior Court of Mitchell County an ap¬
plication for removal of the disabilities
resting upon her under the verdict in
the above stated case, said application
will be heard at the term of said court
which commences on the third Monday
in April, 1907.
Henrietta Prescaer.