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mmm BAfNBRIDGE. DECATUR CO., GEORGIA, SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1901 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF DECATUR COUNTY AND OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE. jritOM , poweil is in Dothan, Ala.. Ids. {Snider, of Quincy, Fla., is Ling relatives. f Powell, of Atlanta, was in p, visiting friends, mi a boom. The ring of the [hummer is heard all over i be e.ongratuiated upon har- charming young ladies in l Euglish left forijuitman a , to visit her daughter, Mrs. Ling touches are being put on . residence of Mrs. Roberts Ireet. i Curry has returned home hi Floiida, to the delight of Iriends. , Rowell, a very beautiful of Newton, is visiting lier L Sallie Curry. L people anticipate having riaiuiuents the last of the j report them next week. Eula and Lucy Bates, two lyoung ladies of Mt. Pleasant, n town visiting th-de sister, We are always delighted to (pleasant visitors I R. Herring, who has just re- | diploma from the law depart- e ftate university, is home for We predict a bright and career for this prominent |in in his chosen profession. Poky Bor. | UinKK SCHOOL HO’l tS. |W. Sharber is at Lakeland to- gisluess. Mrs Walter Sharber yisited u DjiialsonvUle Sunday, m Ely 1ms just returned from lag tour in Sumter county, la Mrs. Alvab Robinson were visitors to uur coinmuuity Suu- J Miss Hattie Sharber has been llor the past week but is rapidly k . J. C. and R. G. Phillips at- Ihe protracted meeting at Beth- Iday mgnt. chool at this place has been sus- J indefinitely owing to the near 111 of small pox. a number of our citizens are ; very close because of the prev- {f small pox near here, i Linme Hell and Nora Phillips ir to Brinson Saturday and were lanied home by Mrs. Win. Johns 111 visit her biother, Mr. Q. A. |Eilythe Chasou leaves today for ' at Uesser until it is thought e-open school, at which time l‘l return and assume control kou. Ua., July 19, 1901. S. H. [IssIOVAKY Him MKCTIVi. re will be a missionary mass meet* Oak Grove eliurch, nine miles >t Briusou, Ga., on Saturday Lie- e ‘4th Sunday in August, following will be the program: exercises will begin at 10 o'clock. Au address by Rev. W. F. Smith, iubridue, Ga. A i-ermon by Dr. J. O. Branch, :e, Ga. *•*: will be served at 13 o’clock. p. in. Q larterly Conference. L'au address by Rev. 0. E. Boland, tapu.gus, Ga. an address by Rev. E. G. Piper, of ■>'.1. Ga. ' Missionary fields and phases will '-.v discussed on that occwsii fry to secure sheet music suitable •- occasion aud will be glad to sh any church of any denomination one or more copies, e subject for discussion is one of ; importance and everybody is not invited, but we insist upon a full e from all parts of the county., * *-*‘dl endeavor to make this the this office. ». bha.vii.ky him «.uv e.voii Editor Seakgh-Light: The ill health that causes Mr duBigtion to decline making the race for govenor is a misfor tune not only to himself but, also, to the people of Georgia. He has been a con spicuous figure in state politics for many yeara and has gradually grown in public favor, aud, unquestionably, would have been our next governor. Who will sucueed him as south Geor gia’s candidate ? Several distinguished gentlemen have beeu mentioned in this connection, but none meet the occasion like the Hon. W. G. Brautiy, the brilliant youug con gressman from the Eleventh district. It is generally conceded all over the state that It is south Georgia's time to have the governor. Governor Troup, from south Georgia, was governor in 1823-27, aud since that time there has beeu no chief magistrate from our sec tion of the state. Others have lived iu south Georgia, but were accredited to the upper part of the state, where they lived at the time of their election. Our section, without wishing to disparage other parts of the state, is growing won derfully in population and wealth. Aye, oura is the most prosperous part of the state. For proof, see the tax returns nuw being published. Our county, De catur, has increased its tax returns over those of last year $4411,890.00. Where is the county iu middle or north Georgia, outside of those in which are situated the large cities, comparable to it? Our county is but one of many. All of south Georgia shows the same increase in wealth, and, also, as the ceususshows, is forging anead of the other sections iu population. Surely the time has come for us to haye recognition in the coun cils of the state. Who, theu, is the most available can didate 't This question may be settled by propounding others. 1. Who, of all the names mentioned, is the most truly representative of our section ? Answer—W. G. Brautiy. 2. Whyi 1 Answer—He was born, raised and has always lived in southern Georgia. He is indigenous, and was not imported as were others. 3. Who, by bis political course, .has made fewer political enemies, aud whose democracy has uever been questioned '( Answer —W. G. Brautiy, who has uever considered himself wiser than his party, but has always supported its plat forms aud its caudidates heartily aud en t h usiastically. 4. Who, of all the names mentioned, is more iu accord with the sympathies, seu- timents, wants and interests of the com mon people ? The answer is conspicuously seen in the political and social life of W. G. Brantley. In intellectual and educational qualifi cations he is the peer of any in the state. Full of euergy, pluck aud courage; strong in resolution aud nerye power; wise iu council; conservative, in aetiou, he makes uo breaks, and always meets the expec tations of the occasion to the satist'ac- riou of his fiiends and the silence of his opponents. In his religious, moral aud social qualifications he is a facsimile of the beautiful private life of the great Nebraskan, whom the democratic party- lias twice honored with its nomination for the presidency. As chief executive he would personify the motto of Georgia: •• Wisdom, Jus tice, aud Moderation.” A Christian, a scholar, a statesman, a patriot and a loyal democrat, as the staudard bearer of his party he would be invin cible, and, as governor of this great state, a model. By all tneaus let us unite on W. G. Brantley as south Georgia’s candidate. „ Decatur. most interesting occasion ever witnessed in this part of the country. Everybody will be expected to carry a well tilled basket. There will be ice cream aud lemonade served on the ground, the proceed of which will go to the missionary cause. Fraternally, J. W. FUNDERBURK ' First-class Job Work executed at HOYIt-IMCHIfiNSSM. The. long expected occurred last Wednesday when Mr. Robert Boyd brought his bride home. Friends have been looking with a degree of interest for the day whfn Miss An nie Dickenson would tak the name of Mrs. Robert Boyd, afid they were happy to greet her as auoh on the day mentioned. The quiet wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Has. Dicken son, of Fowltown. Ga. The bride is well kiiowu in Dothan, ahd is a general favorite here, and as the groom occupies a Similar place in the community in general, there is no difficulty in extending the warmest congratulations to both parties. Mr. Boyd is assistant cashier of the First Natioual Bank of Dothan, and is held m high esteem-by our busi ness men. Altogether, it seems to be a union eminently deserving the best wishes of friends of the high con.racting parties, and the Journal is pleased to hq oouuted one of the friends.—Dothan Home Journal. Mrs. Boyd has uiauy friends in Decatur county who arc glad to learn of her good fortune, and the Shakcu Light joins them m good wishes for the happy coui le. MBS. V. C. CLIETT VERY ILL. The readers of the Search Liuht will be pained to learu of the sud den serious illness of this estimable lady. She sufiered some mouths ago with an attack of apendicitia while absent with her relatives in the upper part of the ssate, causing much apprehension on the part of the family. After undergoing an operation iter condition seemed to improve sufficiently for her return home, since which time she had been slowly improving and her family aud friends had reasonable hopes for her final recovery. On' last Friday morning, however, she had an acute attack of congestion of the lungs and at this time there is little hope of her recoversy. Everything is being done by her pDysioans that can be divised by medical skill, bnt so far nothing has availed for her relief. Later. Since the above was put id type, the sad information ‘reached this of fice that Mrs, Cliett died about 7 p. m. yesterday. She leaves a husband, Mr. C. (J. Cliett, a daughter, Miss Allie Golden and a son, Lewis, be side a number of relatives is the city. To all of these is extended the sincere sympathy of their many friends. Fancy and Family GROCERIES -A.T LOWEST PRICES * I Have opened a FIRST-CLASS Grocery Store next to my residence on West street and handle only The Best Goods in my line. 1 have no Store Rent nor Clerk Hire to Pay; Therefore, I can sell yoa good 29 par cant cheaper than other merchants. To My Country Friends: v 1 Will buy your chickens and eggs and give you the best CASH prices on all you bring me. H. B. Brockett. Stucky & Cox, Livery, Sale and Feed, Stable, - WEST STREET BAINBRIDGE, GA. First-Ciass Rigs, GoodSurries, Polite Drivers for Occasions. Transfer Business. ’Bus meets, all Boats and Bailway Trains day aud night, and out Bag gage Wagon will trausfei Baggage cither way. EiflP ’Phone No. 104 your wants for BEST SERVICE, Jgf& STXJOKEY & COX ' Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Ramsey ex pect to move into their pretty new residence on College avenue next week. The sad intelligence reaches us of the death of the baby boy of Mrs. Arthur Pew at Troy, Ala., a few days ago. ^» The west bound passenger train on the Plant System was delayed several hours near Cairo yesterday, on account of a run off ot a freight train. Last Monday Kansas City expe rienced the hottest weather ever known, the thermometer in the bus iness district reacted as high as 128 in the shade. Within three months from now these same thermometers will be registering that many degrees below zero. A mild climate that. A HAPPY RECEPTION. The beautiful home of Mr, and } Mrs. I). J. Feiler on First avenue was the scene of a joyous and happy gathering Sunday night. It was a reception In honor of Mr. David A. Cohen, Miss Frances Kwllecki and Mr. Bartow Erlilich, all of Bain- bridge, aud to oclobrate the engage- gugeiueut of Mr. Cohen and Miss Ida Feiler, Mr. and Mrs. Feiler’s eldest daughter. The date of the man age has not yet been announced. There were-about forty guests pres ent aud the occasion was very much enjoyed. Mr. Cohen is one of Baiuridge’s best business men, and is to be con- omulated upon having received the promised hand ot so fair a young lady.—Columbus Enquirer-Sun. HR I NET Ca BITOT. Mamed, at Apalachicola, Fla., on Wednesday evening, the 17th inst, Mr. Lee Brine to Miss Irene Labitut, Father Otto Joseph Dees officiating. j The wedding was a quiet affair, being witnessed by only a few of the friends ot the couple. Mr. Brine was for a number of mouths a resident of Bainbridge, his father, Mr. W. 8. Brine, having been here in the brick manufacturing bus iness. The bride has also visited in this city as the guest of the family of Mr. C. N. Buchanon. The Search Liuht wishes much happiness to the couple. Photograph*! G. H. Chisteusen, the photogra pher, is back in Ins old stand, and will be pleased to give any one any thing iu the line of photographs. 2t. It is eai-ier to keep well than get cured. DeWitt’s Little Early Kisers taken now and then, will always keep yonr bowels in perfect order. They never gripe bnt promote an easy gentle action. R. L. Hick*. A great waiter hotel on the situ of old Fort Hughes, overlooking the "gentle Thronateska,” is the next thing on the peppergram. The handshaking candidate is al ready in evidence. ‘Shoot him on the spot,’ or on the head, or in the Jaw—we don’t care which. - This town will soon become the railroad center of Southern Georgia. The Bainbridge «fe August* road via Camilla and Ashbjrn is a-poming. I desire to announce that during my absence from the city that uiy mother, Mrs. M. J. Reynolds, will bo iq charge of my laundry business. All orders left at her store will be promptly attended and deliveries will be made to any part of the city, J. k. Reynolds. The price of corn and hay from now until next year will be out of reach* Farmers through tUe west are pushing their live stock to mar ket on acuo lit of the scarcity of water and a lack of grain and hay to feed them. The Georgia farmers who have raised corn And bay this year to sell will be fortunate indeed In 1809, thirty two years ago, when Ben E. Kustell was editing a live newspaper here he frequently wrote paragraphs on the advantages of judicious advertising, to which lie attached the names of well known people. Many of these are still ap pearing in the newspapers to mis date and among them is the follow ing taken from on6 of our exchanges this week: “I have always considered adver tising—liberally and long—to be the best medium of success in business, and a prelude to wealth.—Stephen Girard.”