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BAINBRIDGE. DECATUR CO., GEORGIA, SATURDAY, UUNE 29 \m.
OFFICIAL OB SAN OF DECATUR COUNTY AND OF THJE CITY OF BAWBBtDQE.
Eulture in Decatur County,
Irmil. „
fcsiotier O. B. Stevens, of
agricultural department, j
[his morning from Decatur,
Id other southern counties
L w ),ere he has been for
looking into the agricul-
Iditions of that section of
Lionel' Stevens especially
[visit at this time to inspect
Lnse tobacco farm of A.
I Co., located in Decatur
|hich is said to be the larg-
farm in the world.
12,000 acres of ground are
i tobacco.
r to produce the rare Su-
bacco which brings the
[■ice iu the market, nearly
yards of canvas are used
Ibis vast area.
|ssioner Stevens gives some
; facts regarding the oper-
j this farm. He said that
Ipouuds of tobacco were
|m the farm last year, that |
duct brought between 25 j
$4 a pound in the market,!
Id is from 800 to 1,400
ler acre.
J hundred people are used in
Itiou of this tobacco planta-
ng the busy season and 900
t regularly employed all the
Lid on the place. The oper-
leuses last year, not incliid-
Investmeut or the improve-
lade during the year, were
pousand people live on the
Three stores are opera
te residents and merchan-
pt sold to anyone but those
with the farm. The mer-
accouuts last year alone
poo.
are 1,200 head of cattle on
i which are largely used for
the soil.
Ibacco company which own
at industrial establishment
10 acres of land ip the county,
■of it is nnder cultivation.
Itton and other crops grown
[tarnation are regarded as
[y to tobacco.
pculiar soil necessary te cul-
le tobacco plant is , said to
In this section of the state,
not exist in an v large tracts,
jicts of a few acres are fre-
jfound, but scattered over
pas.
pens said that the kind of
Nary for tobacco is a light
in which there is no lime,
p methods are used iu the
so of the plant. The great
: of canvas over the ground
1 at a height of nine feet and
Jover the plants during the
ne of their growth. No sun
td to reach them, and the
[cessary must seep through
las.
[lowing and work on the
done under tbe canvas
It has been proved by
fc uts that this method of cov-
orop makes the leaves a
bright yellow color, gives
feat toughuess and at the
ue a very light and thin text-
k! 'ig the most marketable to-
Dw to be had on the market.
Id moro largely for wrappers
u 'gars than for any other
n.ssioner Stevens, on his
tour, inspected several
and found that the crops
were in good condition.
1 1,118 morning that the pros-
r *hiil the crops in Georgia
’-5 per cent. off.
A Say at tha Encampment. j
A Times-Enterprise pian spent
Monday at Balnbridge with the gal
lant soldier boys of the Fourth regi
ment who have been encamped there
the past week. The weather, of
course, was intensely hot, but not
withstanding the wilting effects of
old Sol’s rays, the soldiers word
found healthy, happy and cheerful,
enjoying the novelty of camp life
and the rough and tumble existence
incident thereto.
“(Jamp Hawes” is the most de
lightfully situated site for a purpose
of this kind anywhere in the coun
try. The tents are pitched on a
high blwff overlooking and in the
crescent of the Flint river, while on
the eastern side is the race track of
the fair association, in the middle of
which spreads out an immense green
lawn which is used as a drill ground.
On one side or this is a grand stand
with a seating capacity of 2,000
which affords ample accommodations
for spectators. The tents of the regi
ment are pitched under the shade of
the immense oak trees for which the
place is famous. It is truly a pic
turesque spot and comfortable as
well. The boys are provided with
splendid bathing facilities and the
purest of drinking water. All are
pleased with the place, and it is con
sidered that Bainhridge will have lie
trouble in securing, the encampment
another year if she wants St. And
she will very likely want it, tor
Bambridge seems as much in love
with the soldiers as the soldiers are
with the town.
Monday was the big day of the eu
campment and it is estimated that
five thousand people witnessed the
sham battle in the afternoon. They
all seemed to lie there and they had
their relatives with them. At four
o’clock the fighting commenced with
the artillery shelling an imaginary
enemy in the distance. The Chat
ham Artillery had four guns and a
Gatling in actioii, which were sup
ported by about five companies of
infantry, all in command of Col. T,
N. Hopkins of this city.
The “battle” was admirably plan
ned and its execution gave a splen
did demonstration of the manner in
which troops are manuvered while
in action. It was very realistic doubt
less to those who had taken part in
the real thing year* ago, At its
conclusion the stirring strains of the
Star Spangled Banner brought forfh
loud cheers which was increased in
volume and enthusiasm when the
band switched off on to “Dixie.”
The old and the young joined in one
mighty yell which fairly shook the
leaves oil the trees.
Tboruasville was well represented
on the occasion, there being besides
the Guards, which was considered
the cribk company of the regiment,
a goodly number of civilians. The
Guards made a most favorable im
pression upon all and was located
opposite headquarters, the most
prominent part of the ground,
Bambridge did the handsome
thing by the soldiers, The good
people of the city turned tne town
over to the boys and they had every
thing their own way. Amusements
of every character were provided for
them and there was not a dull mo
ment during the week. Everybody
was pleased at the magnificent treat
ment received.
Speaking of Bainhridge, the devel
opment of that town is something
A SUDDEN HEATH.
Last Thursday afternoon John
astonishing. It has grown within a
very few years into a beautiful,
bustling, prosperous and growing
city. Many new and handsome , ™ MWV waa fpqnd^g in his bed
buildings hue the business streets,! u P 8tair8 over the Midway Bar. He
while elegant and palatial residences had been drinking heavily for some
are thickly dotted about amid the time P a8t a,,d ,n lhe forenoon b " d
massive oaks. It is one of the pret- bee " complaining of feeling badly,
tiest towns of the state and is rapid-, In tbe “fternoo.n b « 10 b « bed
ly taking a front stand in business , and Mr ‘ SnookB - lbe proprietor of the
importance. Bainhridge is vastly j bar > had °° uaMOn “P tbere 80 °"
different from what it was a few after and found him iu a dying con-
years ago and the people are to be | ditioUl Stoning help quickly,
congratulated upon their thrill and Mr ' Snook a,,d olher8 d,d wbal ^
enterprise.
The encampment broke up yester
day and Camp Hawes is no more.—
Times-Enterprise.
IN MEMORY OFII.I.IE THOMAS.
could for the young mau but all their
efforts were in v.am and he died in a
short while. Coroner Frederick
called a jury of inquest and after a
thorough investigation of the case
the jury returned a verdict to the of
feet that the young man died from
It is with sadness that I announce t jj e e gf aot , 8 0 f excessive drinking,
the death of my beloved nephew, | Mr. Flattery first made hi. appear
Willie Thomas, who departed this anue here du ,.i tl g the carnival last
life June 26th, 1901. He was twen
ty years and six months of age. He
milled with the Methodist church at
Doimlsonville about four years and
fall and was employed as a hostler,
and remained in charge of race hors
es at the fair grounds until the hors
es were moved some two months ago.
lived a faithful member until the gj ncu that time he has be4n acting as
Blessed Lord saw fit to take him a olork in tlje Midway Bar
from this world of sorrow to dwell
with Him in endless glory.
From letters be left it was asoer
tained that he has a brother and Lil
lie was confined tp his bed only ■ a^ives in Hartford, Conn , who have
about three weeks, although he had ^ noti<ied of hl8 death . Tho oor _
been a groat sufferer for severel years onei . t, ook charge of the remains which
with that dreadful disease—oousump- were buried as the law provides,
tion. He leaves a devoted mother,
father, five sisters, oue brother and a
host of relatives to mourn their loss,
but we feel that our lose is his etern
al gain. In his last days he would
RKSIItCTIONS BY THE 4TH KEUIMENT.
Whereas, The tour of duty, just
ended, has, by reggpn of the courteous
tell his mamma not to grieve after j treatment and splendid cordiality,
him for he was going |,o rest. He which the officers and men of this
suffered much but borp it with much ] Regiment have received from the
patience. | good people of Bainbridge and De-
Willie was a good obedient son,' oatur county, not only been most ad-
apd was loved by all who knew him,' vantageous as a Camp ol Instruction
but the Lord loved him more. Fatb- but unusually pleasant as a recreation
er, mother, sisters and brother, do to those who have participated;
not weep tor the Lord (knew best; and,
some day we will have to follow af- Whebeas, The officers and men of
ter him. Ho has crossed 1 the valley ' this Regiment are indebted in a large
aud shadow of death and is now rest- degree to Captain T. S. Hawes and
ing iu the arms of Jesjg. His life- the officers and men of Company I,
less body was laid silently in tho for the pleasures, and comforts of
tomb, there to await the resurrection their stay, here; therefore, be H
morn. Dear friends, let u^ all try | Resolved, That the thanks of the
to meet him in that land where part-' entire Regiment, including tpe Col
ing will be no more, and we will onel commanding, the Field, Staff,
sing praises with out* loved ones who aud Line, be extended to Captain
have gone to join that heavenly hand, Hawes and the people of Bainhridge
and be iu peace forevermore.
Day by dny we Haw Willie full,
And slowly sink away;
Yet In our hearts we often prayed,
That he might longer atay.
We loved him, you, we all loved him.
But JeBua loved him more;
And lie has sweetly called hjm, ,
To yonder shining shore.
Aunt Allik.
capt, vittktoe wins.
Tbe sad intelligence reaches this
city of the death of Capt. J. M. Vit-
tetoe a few days ago at his home in
Jakin, Ga. His death was occasioned
The New Beoruits.
Capt. Walker and the members o
his battery btillded better than they
thought when they accepted the in
vitation to camp with the Fourth
regiment at Bainhridge for he has
recruited here what he never con
templated—a gun detachment of
Bambridge belles.
On Monday to a large audience
Capt. Walker gave an exhibition drill
in the art of firing his field pieces by
hia new recruits.
Having explained the intricacies of
loading and priming his new breech
loader, he first applied only the fric
tional primes and placing the lan
yard first in the hands of Miss Lil
Fleming, gave the order, “fire!” A
good pull at the lanyard exploded
the primer. The command, “change
posts!” brought Miss May Griffith
to the post of Number Four. In like
manner she exeuuled the comnyind,
“fire!” and away went the pr/mer.
Thun next ns Number Four Miss
Daisy Griffiths took post and served
her position with credit.
Having well executed the prelimi
naries of the gun dri I, t ie comma id,
“with cartridge load!” was given.
Sent. Raines, aa gunner, carefully
charged the gun, and the primer ad
justed Miss Lil Fleming again > took
the’post of Number Four. At the
oommaud, fire, she splendidly execu
ted the order and “boom!!” went the
big gun, jarring tho earth.
Agaip the command f'with car
tridge load!” and “ready!” when Miss
May Griffiths took Number Four and
at the command the war-dog belched
out its sulphurous breath with a tre
mendous bark.
Once more “with cartridge Ibad!”
came the order aud again Sergt.
Raines placed the sack of powder in
the chamber. “Ready!” and Miss
Uaisy Griffiths stepped to the post of
Number Four. “Fire!” and ogam
the big gmi gave out its smoke and
fire with a niightv reverberation.
Then a new recruit appeared and
desired to be initiated into the mys
teries of gunnery. A short drill in
the manual of tbe piece aud Miss
Allie Got Jen Cliett took position of
Ftimber Four. She was a little nerv
ous and not as well up in tactics as
for the extent to which they have I the three first named an& required
contributed' to the success of this more explaining, but eventually let
Encampment. I go fid the welkin rang with the ex-
. Resol veil further, That the Regi- plosion,
imental officers will always remem-1 And uow the “Bainhridge Gun Do-
ber with a great deal of - pleasure j taciiment” of the Chatham Artillery
“Camp T. S. Iiawes,” and will look j feel like the girls witli first honor di-
forward to some opportunity in the I plcmas from the most classic colleges
future when the Regiment may again ] and are ready to instruct all rc< r it»
be the recipient of the courteous iu the manual of the gun. They are
treatment of the people of Bainbridge. under great obligations to Capt. W al-
ResolveJ further, That the Press ker and his gallant battery tor many
of Bainhridge be requested to pub-1 courtesies, and each member of the
lisli these resolutions^ and that the r “Bainbridge Gun Detachment,” true
by Typhoid fever. The remains Regimental commander bt asked to, to the colors of the Artillerry, have
were buried, tbe following day. Iincorporate them in circular form to inscribed a full page for June 24th,
Deceased was for a considerable ! officers and meu of the Regiment,
time a citizen of Bainbridge, having;
been in charge of the convict camps
1901, in red' ink in their diaries.
The officers of the Chtthams say
they know of no other instance where
Every Thursday in June will be si
UCCI1 III UUdl gc 1/1 illlO VVHI'IUV uaiupe | , . , . . I
at this place during the period of barga,n df »7. commencing next. i adiei Jiave bad „e rve enough to w al k
their employment by the Flint River | Thursday the 6th, with Ribbon. A. 1 „p to the big guns and fire them. If
Lumber Co. When the convicts I usual, late in the season has reduoed this be so, then Bainbridge scores
were removed to Jakin he transferred prices on all of my hats. Have dis- 0NKl
his residence to that place and has ■ p 0ged 0 f a n the $60, $35 and $25
since lived there. I hats—have a few $6 aud'$5 hats
Capt. Vittetoe held the esteem of!. #tH , „„ handi HaU ftt prioeg w gtlit
those who knew him, and his friends (a j^ f ronj 25 cents up for cash only
In this city were greatly shacked to on al , redui ^ d goodi .
learn of his death.’
RATCIIEI.OR.SHARBER.
FOR RENT—Five-room house
desirably located. M. C- B. This
office.
Mss. M. J. Reynolds.
First-oiass Job/Work executed at
this office.
Married near Brinson, Ga., on the
22nd inst, Mr. Will Batchelor to
Miss Lizzie Sharber, Rev. 8. Ely of
ficiating
The search Light joins tire frituJs
^ of the couple iu congratulations.