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jAINBRIDGE, DECATUR CO., GEORGIA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, i&Ol.
ONB DOLLAR A T1AH
IN ADVANCE
OFFICIAL 0R6AN OF DECATUR COUNTY AND OF THE CITY OF BAINBRID6E.
al presentments.
„» Jury Draw* and Bwotr U
Court. 1901. of to* j
- r N Court of Decatur County.
s to Make the Follow** j
Presentmoats.
orkofthe various
^tcd are in " 1
Lb examination of the Oidi-
Lte and records shows thorn ho
manner highly tebecom-
• of practical businesslike work
: L „ especially mentioned for
' gB d clearness- This officer's
capacity and faithful execute**
ties are apparent.
tbe woestigauon of t«he Coiwhy
^..jiissicnor’s books and roc-
aiipear kept correctly and in -a
L manner. Wo take .pleasure
r that his work seems arduous
bis good work has had the effect
ally improving the efficiency •of
ils aad esueeially those in -the
districts." Funds appropriated
(.purposes are$1#>056.83. There
V schools for whites and fifty
tiered, 3,145 colored and 3,209
lilsrtotal 0,354. Of this amount
pportioned to Haiubridge 01;-
bigbaui 0300 00. The expense
sterHig -the -entire fund is about
which includes the Gomtnis-
Jary and all expenses -incident
rk, snob-as attending and hold-
cws. The .percentage is -less
r cent expense of the f-u-nd
isurer’s hooks are nicely -and
|kept and show that he has -re-
sfollowijg amouuts from all
| Balance brought over 06,487,-
16,934.26, total 1013,422.00,
I unt paid out 08,985.51, balance
|l,436 55. All amouuts paid
operly covered by vouchers,
t Collector's books are in good
[show 08,518 02 -collected to
paid out as follows: 4* aid
S 060.40, paid state 02,800.00, in
02, •
i kept ingood order excect
Jte pipe at the overflow from
euis stopped up and we reo
hat this be looked after at
ir house are kept in good con-
loeked after in a proper raan-
reuummend that Ur. X). O.
continued m charge. We also
i that a defective sill in one
[ ses be replaced,
that the county bridge across
1 at haiubridge needs some
Singers and posts. These re-
t d he made promptly so that
ot-mterfered with or greater
alt from negligence in this
^ to public roads we find that
lldUtriot has no commissioners
he roads there are neglected
i 'tidge also is in 'bad condition
id there needs work. In ad-
iese the following also are
ded to the prompt cousideri-
road commissioners: Little
dftrrell’s Mill, the west end of
bdge across Spring creek, the
jessing oa the Bain bridge and
1 west of Spring creek, the
hk from Miller couuty line to
K« Ferry and the road run-
lunuson due east,
phs following vacancies and
1 that they he filled by ap-
P t Justices of the Peace at
Wot 1005, j. E. Maxwell,
’ 4 ' VV . B. Jones, District 1258,
■Strict 1558, B. A. Con-
•criminal offense before commitment is
granted upon a prosecutor’s allegations.
We hud the court house in bad repair
and 1 feel the need of a new and modern
building. In reference to the litigation
now pendiug on the question of its re
moval we earnestly recommend and ask
that the county commissioners rescind
their action in this matter and erect i he
new building on the site of the old >u,,.
If this is not found practical we rec<>m*
mend the Tuggier lot be chosen as l in, t,
lot comprises a whole square and w mu- |
rounded on all four sides by streets. We i
feel that in this mauner tbe best inter
ests of the county will be subserved,
that nine tenths of the citizens of Deca
tur will approve this oourse and that
any other action by the county commis
sioners would be looked upon as an in
vasion of the lights ef the people, whose
servants the county commissioners are.
Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
make a satisfactory report and show
through R. A. Lytle, their chairman,
receipts of 04,758.40' which amount has
been expended and payments are prop
erly covered by vouchers. There are at
present 30 county convicts leased out at
014.25 per month for each oouvict.
We find that the books and records of
the Clerk of the Superior Court of this
county are kept in an excellent manner
and we take pleasure in highly com
mending him for bis work.
Relative to the hooks and records of
the Sheriff, we beg to report that for-
the reason that this officer was required
in attendance on the court in its session
it was impossible for us to examiue them
pro; erly.
The grand jury in the present session
have found 53 true bills, 25 no bills and
in addition investigated a large number
of oases which eould not be sustained
upon thorough examination.
We recommend that the pay for
attendance on- court, of the grand jurors,
the petit jurors, the bailiffs remain the
same for 1902 as at present.
We desire to express our thanks to
His Honor. Judge Spence, and all the
officers of the court for the courtesies
extended ns during this session. Espe
cially do we wish to render our thanks
and appreciation to the Solicitor Gen
eral, W. E, Wooten, for tne assistance
rendered us in our work and the uni
formly courteous manner in which he
has given such help at all times through
out the session.
We recommend that these present
ments be published in the SEARCH
Light and the Demoorat.
E. Jv Willis, foreman; F. W. Zimmer
man, clerk; 8. 8. Dixon; J. S. Over-
street; W. H. Williams; W. W. Pearce;
J. H. Hudson; S. D. CnerryjG. J. Mar-
tiuj J.. M. Dollar; H. H. Hodges; J. 8.
Shepard: P. G. Brinson; T. W. Fair-
cloth; B. O. Thomas; S. E. Fireash; J.
J. Spooner; A. 8. Kemp; Duncan Curry;
M. C. Stegall; T. B. Grimmer.
OPENS TUESDAY.
Everything in Beadlnese ant Large
Crowds Hxpected.
Everything has been placed in or
der at the Fair Grounds for the
opening of the Gala Week of the
Bainbridge Driving Club which be
gins 26 instant, and continues for
lour days. *
President Hartsfleld. Secretary
Toole and m fact every officer of the
concern are highly el.it .I at the
splendid prospects for the success of
the affair.
In regard to the character of the
shows to be seen on the Midway,
they desire us to inform the people
that only the very best shows on the
road have been retained and that
those who attend may expect to be
pleased if a first-class midway oau
please them.
The racing will be exceptionally
fine aud the number of horses pres
ent and participating will far exceed
that of last season. With large
purses and a fine track, tbe time
made will be low, perhaps, lower
than at other points in the circuit as
it is known that, Baiubridge has the
bust track in the cirouit.
Several free attractions have b<« i
secured. Among them Dana Thomp
son, tbe High Diver and the wouder
fulf'Sidonia.” These are free to all
who enter tbe gates, as are certain
other attractions and tbe races. Of
course everything will be within the
enclosure as last yesr, so that the
usual admission will be charged al
the gate.
Large crowds from the country
distrusts and neighboring towns are
expected to attend and if they do
the promoters of the Fair promiee
them a satisfactory return for their
trouble and money.
Remember tbe dates, No v. 26, 27,
28 and 29.
CITY COURT JURORS.
Drawn To Servo at tbe December Term
1901.
A. J. Ingram,
O. H. Fuircloth,
C. J. Munnerlyn, Jr.
M. G. Clements,
J. W. Poston,
8. D. Cherry,
T. H. Williams,
8. Williams,
R: J. Brinson.
J. T. Humphrey,
B. KT.Harrison,
T. M. Whigham,
A. K. Hudson,
Robt. Bowen,
Joseph Johnson,
Jas. A. Reid,
W. R. Adams,
». T. Wilson.
A Quiet Marriage.
Married at the home of the bride’s
parents in Ibis city on Tuesday list
Miss Bessie Colbert to Mr. Boylston
of Apalachicola, Fla. Rev. W. F.
Smith officiated. Only a few friends
of the couple witnessed tbe ceremo
ny. The groom is a prosperous and
of bis town
P t80f Justices of the Peace
r wel1 an d properly kept and
“■'commend that these officers
at care in the investigation
[Properly coming under their
' l he .grand jury finds a
r of cases of commitment
cannot be sustained upon j representative citizen
Ksuch practice resulting i n ' while the bride is the daughter of
I 610 the taxpayers of the j Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Colbert of this
f Lj he one hand and on the oity
kup^uoi! 16 ^ re6U ! tin *| The couple left by first boat for
"Son of the^aw, 6 Th^great- Apalachicola Fla., where they will
! such cases were brought m * ke lhe,r bo,ne • *
ct M3; tried B. B . Kerr/J.
PARKER—WILLIS.
At the residence of Mr, E. J.
Willis, in this city, on Wednesday
at 3:30 o’clock, Mr. Lee A. Parker
was wedded to Miss Belle Willis,
Dr. D. H. Parker, of Boston, Ga.,
officiating. Mr. W. L. Galloway
acted as groomsman and Miss —
— as bridesmaid.
The groom is a trusted employe
of the E. Swindell & Go. Lumber
Mills in this city. Tbe bride has
many friends here.
The couple will be guests of tbe
Wilson Boarding Houae, near the
M thodist church, where they will
be at home to tbeir friends.
PERRY—POWELL.
At Pine Grove church, three miles
north of Brinson, on Sunday even
ing last at 3:30 o’clock, Mr. Archie
G. Perry, of Iron City, was married
to Miss Mary Huron, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse H. Powell, ot
that neighborhood.
Rev. W. E. Zediker, of Pelham,
performed the ceremonies which
were witnessed by several hundred
friends. The church was tastily
decorated with vines and flowers.
The groom ia one of the popular
and successful young business men of
Iron City and has host* of frfends
throughout that section of tbe conn,
tv, while tbe bride is the beautiful
daughter ot Mr. and Mrs- Jesse H.
Powell.
After receiving the congratula
tion* of friends the happy couple
INTERESTING LETTER.
Our Oirraipondent Gives an Interesting
Write-up of DonaleonvUIe.
Editor Searsh-Light:
As we have grown considerably “Bince
Inst we meet,” we will claim your indul
gence and space in your sprightly paper
to give our friends our dimensions.
Donalsonville has at last awakened
from her lethargy and is fast becoming
a place of considerable importance. 8he
is now fully oognizant of tbe fact that
sbe has not yet seen the zenith of her
glory, as one of tbe most substantial
little towns, from a business point of
view, in the graud old oouuty of Deca
tur.
To say nothing of the new Presbyte
rian church, aud tbe stately edifio of Mr.
T. J. Shingler; together with a number
of sightly residences reoently ereoted,
tbe extensive improvements made here
t>y tbe Chattahoochee Lumber Company
evinces the fact, that we are coming to
the f -ont., and that this corporation is an
acquisition to Donalsonville which the
people of our town and oounty should be
proud of.
If you have not visited this plaoe since
the eteotion of this huge lumber plant
you will be surprised when you do come
at its immensity and tbe rapid growth
and development of the little railroad
station of a year ago.
About seventy-five comfortable cot
tages have been completed on the west
side of the plaoe. whioh are occupied by
operatives of the mill; while another
large building is nearing completion
which Will be utilized as quarters for a
hundred or more nonviote, besides about
one hundred which are already at work.
Genial Captain Ed Cox is superintend
ent of thia element of labor, whioh baa
proved so very successful and satisfac
tory. that he has long since been voted
by tbe company as tbe “right man in
tbe right place. ’’ Both the Prison Com
mission Hnd tbe company have sufficient
reasons to be proud of his services and
superior judgment in repreeenting tbeir
respective interest*.
The Chattahoochee Lumber Company
is composed of Georgia and South Caro
lina capitalists, whose means and expo,
rienoe, are classified by the clook like
regularity with which every branch of
tbeir business is dispatched.
Miles ot railroad track, stretched in
every direction, over which long trains
with their ponderous cars bring pine to
feed tbe ever wheeling, whirling, whis-
zing saws.
Now Mr. Editor we are not trying to
impress you that we expect to rival
Bainbridge, not so; we are proud of our
county seat and look upon it with pride,
as one of the coming cities of Southwest
Georgia, with her excellent educational
advantages, superior hotel facilities and
ample railroad accommodation, with her
sweet climate, her beautiful foliage, her
congenial people, seated as sbe is upon
the heaving bosom of tbe rolling Flint,
proud as the American Eagle and blnsted
be the archer that would pluck a single
featbet from her pinion.
Kindly send us & receipt for keeping
our marshal at home after night faH.
This ie a quiet town at night, and people
who have pal! their municipal taxes do
not like to have tbeir sanctums invaded
at such unreasonable hours and be com
pelled to answer a routine of interroga
tions that are unnecessary except to sat
isfy tbe vanity of a cripple head. This
request comes from an alderman. One
Davis, a oouvict from Lawrence oounty,
is expected here today unaeoompanied
by an officer, by special permission of
tbe Prison Commission to begin a sent*
enoe of 5 years imprisonment.
Primus.
NOTICE.
(
earnes tly recommend that he Ring up 139 if yon have anything left for Iron City where they will be
^ ^ the substantiating of to prea. or have cleaned. j.t home in tbe future.
All persons are hereby notified
not te hunt with gun or dog on lot
of land number 258 in the 27th dis
trict of Decatur county Georgia*
Thia Nov. 8,1901.
W. W. Russell.
Suits pressed, 50c, Bainbridge
Tailoring Co., phone 189.
FLEMINU-TRAFFORD.
Another Brilliant Wedding In Faceville.
—Florida and Oeorgta Join Bands.
At half past 8 o’clock, on Tuesday
Nov. 12th, occurred the marriage of
Mr. Samuel Knox Fleming, of Talla
hassee, to Miss Bernice Belle Traf-
ford, the lovely daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. 1. B. Trufford, of thia place,
formerly of Willow Springs, Mo.
The ceremony was performed in the
Unitarian church, by the Rev. E. D.
MoDougall, pastor of the Freabyte-
riau church, at ThomaaviUc, in a sol
emn and impressive manner. £
The Grand wedding march was
played by Miss Clark, of Tallabaa-.
see. The attendants were Miss Ai
med* Trafford, Maid of Honor, at
tended by Mr. Farney Fleming,
brother of the bridegroom, And Miss
Maude Hurl but and Dr. Stukes.
Two lovely flower girls gently strew
ed flowers in the pathway of tbe
bride and groom. Messrs. Hoyt
Campbell aud Alvin Gray were tbe .
ushers aud they performed their du
ties admirably. The church was
beautifully decorated with bamboo
vines, roses and other flowers by the
artistic fingers of tbe lady friends.
A large orowl was present to wit
ness the ever interesting ceremony.
Tbe bride was attired in a traveling
drusa of light tan venitian cloth with
trimmings of red silk riuh velvet and
appliqua list and gloves m suite.
She carried a lovely bridal bouquet
of while daises and rose buds. The
brides maids were becomingly atti
red and carried bouquets of white
and cream rosea.'
The bride is a general favorite and
by her amiability and kindness to
everyone has gained tbe. loye and
good wishes of all. Her popularity
was well attested by tbe large num
ber of handsome aod useful present*
which she received.
Mr. Fleming ia a young gentle,
man of flue moral character, good
business qualifications and has a lu
crative position in tbe Western Un
ion Telegraph Office. A party of
frienda accompanied him from Tal
lahassee. Namely: Miss Jamie
Clark, who delighted the audience
with her anperb playing; Miss Annie
Vanbrunt, Mrs. Canty, Mrs. George
Fleming, Mr. Farney Floming and
Dr. Stukes. A party of the bride’s
frienda from Quincy were present:
Mrs. Horace Sbaw, the Misses Star-
buok, Mitchell, Laura Love, Bessie
McRae, Leila Woodard, and Messrs.
Harry Apple, Robert Canty, and
Hebert Sylvester, Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Dezelle and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shep
ard. Misses Strain, Erie Campbell,
Mr. and Mrs. John Wood, A)len, and
Warren Grubb from Mt. Pleasant.
A reception was held in the eve
ning at tbe home of the bride’s pa
rents and a bounteous wedding sup
per was served. Those invited were
the party ot friends from Tallahas
see, Rev. E. D. MoDougall, the at
tendants, ushers etc., and Misses
Nora Campbell, Julia Duke, Leila
Wqodard, Hurl but, Mr. Ed Hurlbut,
Mr. and Mr#. E. H. Ingram, Mr. aud
Mrs. C. C. Hurlbut.
The happy pair took tbe ten
o’clock train the next morning aud
will visit Savannah, Charleaton,
Jacksonville aud other points before
tbeir return to Tallahassee, which
will be tbeir future home.
May the auuabine of ’ love and
prosperity ever attend them. Our
slater state of Florida baa plucked
one of our fairest flowers aud we
hope she will appreciate tbe fair gift
aud be ever kind to M Our Little
Georgia Rose.” L. A. H.
Faceville, Nov. 10,1901