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1 BA INBRIDGE. DECATUR CO., GEORGIA, SATURDAY, AP IL IS 1001. f OFFICIAL ORGAN OF DECATUR COUNTY AND OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE. _ I 1IIK URl.WWII K (WJiV E\ rws. Mtjur Cune. interest is being nroused in j ot sugar cane. As cur vast; The sugar cane anil caa^va coil is become denuded' of their vention met ill Brunswick last Tees t forests there loom* up an ! d ., v uilu’er the sntpices of ’.lie Bruns uestion as to what industry j w ^ k board q{ Tlie CO uven e place of our great lumber : , ..lino a- ,h. non was Well attended by the farm turpentine stills. As th leared of timber, they must [ era and others interested in the de- d into .good farms, and it is velopement of these two great inilua- iul to know for what crops J tr ;es j,. South Georgia. A perron* st adapted. uen t assoeiation wds organised with ho huve given this subl et 1 , . ention have been thorough, j following officer* to- serve one d (liar the sugar c.iue iudns* i trunk L). Aiken, of Brunswick, Chairman, Judge Joseph Tillman, of giu can be, and should bo reused. The sugar mill will ; Quitman, Vice-chairman and 0. D. lie the desired end. United States paid foreign bout $105,000.00:) for sugar for domestic consumption, proceeds of nearly half the rted to par for this sugar, eu not the least danger of an tiou of sugar aud syrup. E. G. Pnrseof Savannah says uimou field couu can also be production of sngar, and Id be a valuable auxiliary to ane by giviug to the sugar oil during rbe summer when otherwise be idle. Sugar and increased production of will do much toward secur- mout prosperity to South State . Agricultural Dep&rt- T and ho he obtest Avocation of Man.” old Homans called agricult- the plow Citicinimtus was helm of state at a time of peril, and througnout the day3 ublic and the early aud better be empire orators, statesmen cultivated Helds, gardens and and wrote beautiful essays about fields, fruits, Sowers Id i time days before the civil of oar most successful farm- -tired merchants and eminent ud statesmen. It seemed in a to be the ambition of men to oney in mercantile pursuits learned professions that they o money with which to bny spend the evening of life in retirement an a well stocked cultivated form. They had 'vantnge of the improved im- of today, but they used the known.—State Agricultural eut. lanes voaseMec nj <• rms, Improved or unimproved, dill Georgia cheaper than in i aud West. The climate is pleasanter, but also more 1. Wilson, of rbe United State* ent of Agriculture, in a late in- ’said: “The South has marked gas over the North with regard crion. • * • The winters in th Ogg Secretary and Treasurer, following resolutions wore read adopted. •“Whereas, it is the opinion of this convention that the cultivation of sugar unite and minufnutnre of sugar is again to become a leading industry in Georgia upon a scale exceeding its magnitude at its height m 1825); and “Whereas, the sharp competition to be encountered from every quar ter of the globe in the efforts to re vive this industry make it imperative ly necessary that the most economical and scientific methods of cultivation and manufacture be adopted to meet this competition successfully; and “Whereas, these ends can more certainly be attained by the estab li.-hment of an experiment station at some convenient point in the cane belt of the state devoted to investi gating the whole subject of cane cul tivation and manufacture of its juices into syrup and sugar; therefore be it “Resolved, That this convention make an appeal to the legislature of the state at its next session that suit able provision be made for the estab lishment of an experiment station at some convenient point in the cane bell of the state for the educating of our cane growers in the matter of soil, seed and. scientific method in cultivation and in the methods of manufacture, yielding the best res .Its in the manipulation of the juices. “Resolved, further. That tiiis con vention request each cane growing county to urge their senator and rep resentatives in the legislature to co operate in securing the enactment of such legislation as shall provide for the establishment of an experiment station as herein proposed and last iy. QKTNBtllVTIILlCOH. Everybody will lie delighted to learn that Alba lleywood, the prince comedian, whose niarvelo s ability to impersonate, whose funny song*, bright witty sayings, and sweet singing have established him as a prime favorite with amusement seek ers, will appear here April 19th 1901. Price 25, 50, 7 5 and 100. Few there are who do not remem ber this comedian in hi* impersona tions of “The Cuckoo Song,” “The Old Maid,” “The Chluanlan,” Josiah Allen’s Wife,” “Silly Billy,” intro ducing the wonderful imitations of TiiEsm; iTtiMievr. Thursday evening at the Opera House was given, under the auspices of ill! Ladles Aid Society, one of tUv best amateur entertainments ever seen in this city. Not a dull moment occurred from the opening selection rendered by o tr excellent brass band to the dos ing character coon songs by Miss Laura Bivings, accompanied by that superb banjo sptcialist, Miss Josie DeLane. Readings, gongs, piano, banjo mid cornet solos followed each other in rapid succession, while the calliope, phonograph and nnimalsJbeantifuldrn.miUioan.UnHpIringreii- and ins humorous stories aud catchy dition of “Seeking 1 he Truth thrill- songs. Mr. lleywood, as befits an artist of his ability 1 , is always abreast of the times, ami returns to us with a bran new program designed for laughing purposes only. lie has sur rounded himself witli a carefully se lected company, each being as fine in theii respective lines us Mr. Hey- wood is in Ins. tresp\ss notice. All parties are hereby warned against hunting, fishing, or in any other way trespassing on the follow ing lots ot land, situated, lying and beit.g in the 27th district of Decatur county and the same being enclosed in my woods pasture: Lots Nos. 211, 212, 229, atnl 280. I will prosecute all parties entering upon or in any way trespassing upon the aforesaid premises. This March 20th, 1901. S. Brinson. ditiou of “Seeking The Truth” thrill ed the audience with the grandeur anti sublimity of the Christian relig ion as compared with all others. “Loye in all Corners,” a howling farce, furnished to the full the re quirement for humorous entertain ment. Space forbids special mention of any ol the particular parts though each richly merit it. Where all are «o ranch to be commended it would be hard to specialize. The ladies deserve much credit for the enter tainment. The receipts were $71.00 L “Resolved, That these resolutions are mild; crosses, grains and . . , , . . . ,, , . ... be nrinted and a eopv sent to (rover- cau be sown in the fall, which | P “ i- nor Candler, Hon. O. B. Stevens, commissioner of agriculture; and members of the legislature; also that tlm press be requested to publish the same; aud “Resolved, further, That the same experiment station shall develop the cassava industry upon the same lilies.” bundnutly through the winter u which the dairy cow and the sheep may graze and thriva ch can prepare the spring lamb rlier than the North cau. Southern landowner under- orse-raising. There Is always a demand for saddle horses than iied. The world wants carriage ft horses and good roadsters, v spring chickem*—the broilers— produced down there, because e milder winters and milder Should the market become kei, we can send this produce i the refrigerated compartments teatnships. ” roughout the above quotation crecary Wilson the word “Geor- snbstituted for “South” and a.” the statements made by 'll be equaliv appiicab'.a—State tural Department. Cow Peas For the Table, eurse every farmer in Georgia the excellence of the peavine fer d as a restorer of wornout soil, is also familiar with the cow nutritions food for the milch .he cow pea is aiso much used table and some varieties, as the yed pea and Crowder pea. are iambic.—State Agricultural De- Tlie Okeefenokee swamp consist ing of 354,000 acres belonging to the estate of the late Henry R Jackson, lias been sold’ to a Michigan firm. The price paid was $175,000. The purchasers yvill establish saw mills on the property and utilize the um ber. ri.wr kick. nt. I have purchased the machinery and will be prepared to clean all the rice that may be brought to Climax TAX RECEIVERS NOTICE. I will be nf the following named pla ces for the purpose of receiving tax re turns for 1001. FIRST ROUND. Recovery in the morning. Facevibe in the evening. Monday April 1st Fowl!own morning. Attapulgns eve ning Tuesday April 2nd. J W KWIX-El .NKKMIII HK. * LOCAL ITEMS * Flint river hai been on a big boom this week but is falling now. Miss Bessie Crawford entertained the Young Ladies Club Tuesday afternoon. « Sheriff Fordham is able to be at his post of duty again after his ill ness of last week. Call to see the Search Light T.ext week in new quarters over tlm Wright building on South Broad Street. r Master Terrel Pike entertained a number of his little friends at his birthday celebration list Thursday afternoon. Our vigilant city officers keep hot in behind the vagrants of the town und Mayor Toole seems determined to deal ufith all such as are brought before him. The vagrant must go. Capt. John Callahan’s new span of greys are attracting a good deal of attention among those of our citizens who nro given to the love of good horse flesh. In fact tlm number of nice turnouts around Baiubridgc is increasing very rapidly. The circus brought a considerable number of visitors to the city Mon- Married M tlie Methodist church in Brinson on Sunday last at 8:30 p. m., Mr. Jiio. L. Jackson to Miss Ag- jday, bill not so many as had been nes Marie Funderburk. Rev. E. G. expected. The show people carried Piper officiated in a very beautiful\ away their usual amount of spoils and impressing manner. l and left behind a few of our fellow The affair was witnessed by a large citizens perhaps sadder but wiser concourse of relatives and friends ex- men. Every one knows a circus and pressive of their hearty good wishes it looks like people would learn after for the continued welfare of the bride awhile to quite biting at circus tricks. and the gio nn. | Mr. T. I. Thomason’s residence, The church was tastefully decora- . , , , , , two miles from town narrowlv escan- ted in green, and as the bridal party , . . . a 1 B ’ ‘ destruction by fire last Sunday morn- approached the altar an impressive scepe was presented. Tlie attendants were Mr. J. O. O’Neal with Miss Mattie Funderburk, the sister of tlm ing. It is thought a spark dropped down from the kitchen flue and ig nited the dry leaves that had accu mulated on the roof of the kitchen. this season. 316-fimo, I can furnish your materi wood work in your building! hing cheap for the cash. Sous. N. C. Bell. Climax, Ga. 1 for I he Higdon, Wednesday, April 3rd. Rayaiis, Thursday, 4th. Whigham, Friday, “ 5th. Bells. Saturday. " flth. Belchers. Monday. “ SHi. Lime Smk. morning, Blowing Cave evening, Tuesday April 0:h. Pearce. Wednesday, April 10th. Spring Hill. Thursday, “ iiih. CliruHX, Friday. “ 12th. Pine Hill, Saturday “ 13th. Rend ricks. Monday. " 15th. Spring Creek, Tuesday, “ Kith. Steam Mill, Wednesday ‘ 17th. Dotiahonyilie, Thursday • 18th. Iron City. Friday “ !flr.h. Rock Pond, Saturday “ 20th, SECOND ROUND. Recovery, Mon. . “ 22-1. Faceville, Tnes. “ 23 rd, Attapulgns. Wed. 24th. Higdon. Thin's. 25th. Ragan. Friday. “ 20! h. bells Sat. “ 27 th. Climax. Monday “ 20- h. Whigham, Tue*. " 80th. Spring Hill, Wed. May 1st. Pearce, Thin*. “ ' 2nd. B owing Ca\^e. Fn. 3rd. Lime Sink, “ 4;h. Kendricks, Mon. 0th. Spring Creeks, Tuea “ 7rh. Steam Mill, “ 8th. Donalnonville, Thurs. “ 9th. Iron City, Fri. 10th. Rock Fond, Sat.. llt.h. Belchers. Mon. 13th. Fowlmvin, Sat. 13th.' Pine Hill, Sat. 25tii. Will be in Bain budge two weeks of mrt except Saturdays. ‘ -sills will ,ose June the leiitn. A P Lo.vo. bride, Mr. W. II. Rolnson with Miss , , ,, fn . . , , , l By hard work Mr, Thomason with Aurc ia Jonus. I lie bride entered 1 . . . . , , tlie assistance of others succeeded leaning upon the arm of her father, while the groom was accompanied to the chaneel by Rev. Mr. Piper who lied the nuptial knot. The groom is a prosperous young citizen of Colquitt Ga., nor'is'S^is popularity limited by the boundaries of his county. The bride was reared in tlie neighborhood of Brinson and has always enjoved the confidence and esteem of her acquaintances. It is tlie wish of all who attended this event that their pathway may he marked by success atul abundant happiness throughout. ■ wr. .iohvn. The Eister services in St. John’i extinguishing the flames after part of the roof had been burned. The dam age was estimated at $50 which was coveied by insurance. The Decatur County Memorial As sociation has secured the consent of Rev. W. L. Richards, the eloquent pastor of the Baptist church here, to deliver the Memorial address here on the 2bth inHt; We congratulate the association upoq their selection of an orator for that occasion. Mr. Rich ards lias few equals as a pulpit orator and preacher in our part ol the state and being a Ho therner to the manor born, will doubtlens more than met the expectation of the.public. Mrs. Williams Dickson died it were well attended, both the morning, p ;U .; 8 t||B 23 „, ((f and the evening children’s service. ghe wgg ^ wj|e of M) . Williams The little church, was handsomely Di({faloo> fornieHy 1)onore ,j garlanded by the never tiring lady | of Kaoev|| , 0 whm5 , le ;ind his fam , members. The alter and chancel be- rt , i(lw] „ M|ID)l , e| . of ' W| ., ing a veritable lovely bower of l»w Uickiou . w „ lhi! motiler of Mril j anil blooming vines. ■ «, Fain of Faoeville, Mrs. J. V. L<-. Rector Hill seemed in keeping with ter of Attapulga* and Miss Su.-ie the beautiful day—bright and at his best. His Subject “TheResurrection” was presented in an casnest and elo quent man! er to Ins attentive hearers. The music by the choir was < the oflvratnrj liberal. .•lleiit, I Li Reid A 12c pound Sage, absolutely fr. and pure at Greua la Drug Co. ivc your ol 1 harness cleaned i p in ’ worked over—almost as good as m-w at A. P. Roll’s, West street. First-class Job Work executed at this office. j Belle Dickson who recently visited friends in this c ty. The many friends and relatives of tlie family in this aud Gadsden County Fla. sincerely sympathize with them in this great bereavmeiit. FOK SALE. One 20 horse power < ngine and boiler at a great bargain. Will trade for cattle or ho: ses. Address A, S, Powell, Whigham, Ga. 4