The Search light. (Bainbridge, Ga.) 18??-1903, January 11, 1902, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Textt. 1 ' "' ■"'' j^'M.WBER 10. BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 11,1902. Official Organ of Decatur County ant) tbe City of »ainbrit>oe. COUNCIL MEETING. Monday Night.-Some Important Business Transacted. » meeting of th« council on L night the following officers elected for the ensuing two j IIivvcSj Mayer pro. tena., M» bum,Clerk of Council; W. R. me, City Treasurer; E. H. Chief ot Police; J. H. Pow- E. Morris and W. R Mims, [Inline well Griffin, Chief of )ept. following committees wore iteil: je_.II. B. Ehrlich and W, [right. clary—T. S. Hawes and W. right- L. F. Patterson and T. S. [_W. \V. Wright and L. F. son. et—E. J. Willis and E. T. lie Buildings—E, T. Hines 13. Ehrlich. ten— 1 TVS. Hawes and E. J, ir— Mayor Toole, L,’ F. Pat- mi E.T. limes. hiiriag.Wigfit. il at ihe home of the bride’s near Calvary on Jan. 2nd, 'mas Wight, of Cairo, to Herring, Rev. J, AW Ar- [ciating, ride is the daughter ot Hon. '■ring, ex-representative of ty and a member of the muni of county eommission- 18 a young woman of sweet ni and well deserves the shaml whom she lias chosen, oom is a son of G. A. [deveased, and is prominent 8 eii’eles. having been for raconnected with one ot i'B linns of Cairo, eonple are extended the ltR of numerous friends thus and adjoining conn ffS"Morjan. • Iflnesday last, Dr. L. D. 1 Miss Madge .Morgan were carriage at the home of * fa ther, Dr. E. J. Mor jiony MAYOR’S ADDRESS. . Makes Many Important Suggestions to Council.==Streets to Improved. THINGS THAT HAVE AND HAVE NOT BEEN DONE IN BAINBRIDGE. City of Baiubridge, Jan. 0, 1902. To the Honorable, the Board of ) Alderman,.thecity of Baiubridge ) The law imi/osing tne duty upon me of making such recommendations to you as in my judgement are to the best in terest of the city, and the inhabitants thereof, 1 beg to do so herewith, and al so at the same time to call your atten- to some things that have already been done. Some months ago the city was threat ened with an epidemic of smallpox, a case of same being discovered iu the heart of the city. It was only b.y prompt ana vigorous sc turn that tins dread disease was stamped out in its iu- cipieucy, and in doing so we were much embarrassed by the fact that no provis ions had heretofore been made for same. The measures taken cost the city not less than $150.00; this money was well spent, but I would recommend that the city erect a permanent pest house at some suitable place where those af flicted by such diseases could be com pletely isolated, and no opportunity giveu for it to spread. I would also recommend the adoption of an ordinance, Requiring all physicians to without delay report tiie existence of any contagious or infectious disease to the Mayor or Mayor pro tern, and mak ing penal the.r failure or refusal so to do. 1 bog to call your attention to the fact that the terms ot some of the Trustees ot the Public Schouls have expired and that an election should be had for the purpose of tilling these lesponsible posi tions. ■ I roiommend that a suitable uniform be prescribed for the police force of the city, and tuat all members thereof he requited to provide themselves with, and wear such uuiloruus. i reoummdnd that the salary of the Chief of Police be seventy-five dollars per month. The duties of this official liaye constantly mannsed with the growth of the city, and this salary in my judgment is none too inuca to pay a competent officer. I recommend that the salary of tbe policeman on day duty be fifty dollars per mouth. I recommend the employment of an additional policeman whose duties shall . e to constantly patrol and protect the residen ©.portion of the city, and who irgan. Street. At present this block is twice as long rs any in the city, and causes great inconvenience to the citizens read ing iu thatlocality. I recommend that the street tax be $2.00 per year as heretofore. I am glad ty repo t that our system of water works is jn first-class condition, and the water pure and healthy. The water mains however do not lit present reach all parts of the city, and I would recommend that an election bo held for the purpose of voting , tor ar, i sue of bonds to the amount of $10,000.00, said sum to be wed in retiring the floating debt of the eity, and extending the wa ter mains throughout its limits. I recommend that present colored school house and lot on Shotwell street be sold, and the proceeds of said sale be devoted to the purchase of another lot in60ine proper location, and that a new colored school house be erected thereon as soon as practicable. I would also recommend thdt some ad ditional land bo pm chased for the pur pose of enlarging the cemetery, there being very few lots therein at the dis posal of the city. The present City Code was adopted more than twelve years ago. Since its adoption very many ordinances have been enacted which are not embodied therein, and itis impossible to know with certainty the laws of force in the city without a thorough examination of the minutes of Council for the past twelve years, f would recommend that anew Code be compiled, containing all ordi nances now of force, and e imjfiatipg all ordinances, if there are such, which are incapable of enforcement. Under the new char er of Bllinbridge the Mayor and Aldermen hold office for the term of two years. This change was made at the instance of many citi zens who did not desire the peace of the community disturbed by an election each year. Coder this charter many powers are conferred upon the corporate author ities which they did not h ive before, and the enactment of ordinances will be nec essary to put in operation some of the powers therein conferred. Some of the powers grai ted will prob tbly not be nec- essa'y ai. t; is time, but in drafting the bill it was thought well r.o look to the future as well as the-pres rat Though the matter bar lly comes with in ihe jurisdiction of your Honorable Body, 1 would say that in my judgment I he best interests of the city requires the election bv some authority of ail Execu tive Committee to control and manage . elections in municipal affairs. It, is doubtful il any citizen would object to °l the Baptist church p ' lR a pr iininent dentist shall give sp< cial attention to the urn was performed by 1 pounding of all cattle running at large in j ^ , fc th ht Wi . u at this time Hloliards, of Albany, for-' 0tU ' 6 otJ,n “ oe . i to bring the matter to th ■ atten.ion of Thus in toy .indent is a^totoly nec , ^ J ^ ^ ^ essary tor tlio eitectual ©i)tJiceuiJiii< U1 1 ruch ordinances, and 1 be, , “'f 1 won!, congratulate fcewhnh. , U eUtOI ' OB, T/T “bre salary’you upon the continue! advancement *■ 0 l'.is u on the cenfi enue into the treasury to pay the J ^ pl , )fi[)Kl . iry of our fair ,.. ity . Itis my of such officer. Lamest nope that unaer 'your progvea- 1 recommend the passage or an on i- ^ |jut uon erva tive ad.ninisttation of nance req urine: parties erecting n . j its affair.* ii will continue to grow and “1 ings within .the limits of the city to i prosper until it is nut only the fairest, *■' form this body of the character of bull j | ju t the trceiitert in ibis section of the ings desired to be constructed, and o - | gtiUe , Respectfully su unitted Official Noti;e. Is hereby given that from and after lilts date The Bainhridge Dem ocrat will publish all legal adveri.it- ii'tf emeniUtng from the office of the sheriff of Decatur county, sharing the fees for same. The Search Light will continue the official medium of the office as heretofore A. W. Fokdham, Sheriff. Fowltown Dofs. Miss Lela Smith is visiting relatives near Salem. Florida. , Messrs. K. W, Folsom and VVm. Grif- fiu visited Moultrie this week. Tobacco will be more extensively grown this year than ever before, Mrs. Abie Hodges, of Jakin, visited Mrs. J. H, McLaughlin, near here last week. Mr. ,1. E. Culpepper left today for A Inga, where his brother was drowned some days ago. Miss Gladis Folsom left l.Utfc Sunday for Moultrie, Ga., where she will attend school until June. Mr. and Mrs. L. McCrary have re turned from a vhit to Madison, Florida. Mr, McCrary reports a huge time, Mr. Oliver Evans is at Fiiceville doing some brick work this week. We think there is some other attraction at ' Faee- ville for him. Mr. 13. E. b. Dasher lias just returned from Valdosta where he spent the X uas holidays with I rieud-. and relatives. How Bob stayed oif-from her that long wc don’t know. News is scarce this week as our people are all so quiet, peaceable and healthy, yet Fowltown is one of the lew that t here is not a notejof discord among our citizens socially. Miss Annie Curry, of Climax, opened school here Mquday last witL quite a large number of pupils enrolled. We wish much success fur Miss Annie as she is one of Climax’s most estimable young ladies. Mr. Editor I hope you will not tliink I am giving you news too old for publi cation hut there is a man in our tewn who thought he was very popular and looked nigh up iu the Christmas tree tor several nice presents from his several sweet hearts Mid only received one red licit onion, a baked potato, a sour orange and a tuvkev-ved handkerchief. Which of them do you think admire him the most 9 The Search Light is a welcome visitor in our homos. So let the Search Light come. S. Prom Climax. Messrs. E. H. Hinson and A. A. Burke left for Quitman today on business. The wedding bells will be heard soon; will some one guess the hlcky ones. Mr. I. P. Chapman, of Whighatr., is over this week transacting business. Rev. K. L. Molyer prenohed us a fine sermon Sunday last. A large crowd was present. Mrs. G. VV. English is visiting her daughter, Mrs, D. 11, Price in Qiitmau this week. The New Year party given by Mi-a Rumbo was one of the most brilliant al- tiiirs of the season and much enjoyed by all. Misses Hula and Lucy Bates are visit, ingtheir s'ster, Vrs. N. B >11. Ev ery one is glad to see the young ladies back. Our school .opened J onday morning by Misses Mary Herring and LilliAn Ram ho. We feel sure the school will do well u'nder their management. Mr. Dick English will leave soon for WaycrosH where lie will tHke a position with the Union Ni ws Co. We will miss Dick as he is the life of Climax but wish him much success. Miss Annie Curry left Snturday for Fowltown where she will take charge of the school. Bbuu Eyks. From Dell. Our farmers are planning for the pres ent year. Mr. A. C. Blount, of Chattahooohee, Fla., spent Sun lay iu Dell, Mr. H. A. Musgr.iym of Recovery, was attracted down this way Sunday, £ "Mr. Tiguor Whiddon, of this place, left Saturday for points in Alabama. Mr. VV. E. Atwater went, over from this place to Chatuiiioooliee ^esterdav mi business, Miss Spikes, of Alabama, lias boon vis iting friends in this place during the past ten days. Miss Emma Smith, a charming young lady of Faoeyille, spent a few days last week with us. Mr, and Mrs. Mabry, of Recovery, passed through last Friday enrouto to Chat.tahoochee- Mr, Charlie Atwater spent several days ls|t week in Climax with friends. Miaylie.,,reports a good time. I -4 C. J. A. Bo^rd of Education Met Tuesday. Picseui — VV, D. G. Tonge, Chair man; R, I). Carr, C. L. Funderburk, sfet-ru of the citizens of ■"id has made many i ,J ‘'i in cougratulattn ” ,;w achievement, 1,1 ljli 'l« is one of tie fair 1 popular young ladies Um U'lieious refresh- f 0n - " as performed about |wliich i sorved. ► hands, PUliir irosents were tain its permission to engage in such i ivoik. I recommend that the Chief of the Fire Department be paid a salary to he fixed bv this bodv; that such officer shall 1 of said Depart- Uuilding In- ! JOHX E i'OOI.K, Mayor. C. R. Iu Jail. Bridges, the man who left be in supreme commam , ment. and shall mso act as Building I' 1 * | ]j nll;1 ]sonville several weeks ago tin l’ 1 '- :ls tokens of spector of said city, inspect all buildings , ^ ^ oliarge of bigamv, was caught tm they are thereof, and advise this body of such as b ' Miw 'where lie re ave unsafe from any cause. I would 1 latt.es ) i , •couple ],|, , n fl > also recommend that the lire bell be ma.ned in ja 1 <»>««.! the fliuo mill ' 11 on tbe noon , high that , i,^ ,,„,intv wer; iictihed. Sheriff k ; . lne y will it cannot be heard throughout the city. j,’ or( i| ian ) went to Mississippi for the 1 1 '-Le relatives of As soon as practicable, I would reo- . |ao|)er an j returned with him on [ I' they will re-1 ommend that proper steps be taken to night. • ' ^ their home/ Sometime in last |h« foo , 10 p OlSON. ! Und er the new charter tJu- work can be. Bridget married a .Miss Sb.uglm at “• - ,; n the intestines and should be done, at the exneuse i) on alsonville w u) at that t me liteo Bridge* first wife Brinson. Briefs. Mr. Harry Graham Went over to Bainhridge Monday. Miss Leila Sims is on a jleasant visit to friends in Cairo, Ga. I’rof. Geo. Lowry went over to Ba’.n- bridgo Saturday on business, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hodges are rejoic ing over a new baby ni their home. Dr. and Mrs. K. L. Z. Bridges are re joicing over the arrival of, a fine new boy at their home. The re gular monthly meeting of the Spring Creek Lodge K. of P. was held l Tuesday night. ! Miss Smith and Miss Biyings who have | been visiting here left the first of the I week for their homes. Miss Lizzie Thomas left. Monday for ! her home in Attapulgus after spending tome ten days here with relatives. ! Mr. K. S. Hardin will in a few days begin the erection of a neat residence j which he wilt complete by March 1st. Mr. J. B. Brinson, of Goldthwaite. Texas, left for his home Tuesday after spending a couple of weeks here with his | brother, Mr. Siui Brinson. : Tbe public school, apnng terra here, began Monday withagood attendance. Miss Wiiuberlev. the new taaoher, ar rived Sunday and is boarding with Mrs. M. J. Hodges. Miss— 'A- -- liiV. Maxwell and R. A. Gotinell. Tliitoliinsoii’a Physiologies publish* eJtby Maynard, Merrill & Co., wcie adopted to bo used in the public school of Decatur county for five jfi'n - lioin date. Tm- appropriations for the schools foi ViU2. A wlnte school at Sunny- si ii , near Cairo, was organized and also a colored one at Brinson and one at Messiah, 5 miles north of Bambridgu. The school fund for Decatur count t> for 1902 is $19,520.62. The study of Physiology will have to he taken up in the schools this spring. The colored school Mt. Zion near Brinson was abolished. Mr. Jclin R. IIoru3by, of Twi light was a pleasant visitor Monday. Notice 1 I have two free scholarships in the National College of Law, of Nash ville, Tenn., worth $100.00 for diss tribnlion in Decatur county. Both sexes are admitted. Apply to tne for particulars. Rout. Bow'bn, Jan. 10, 1902. C. S. 0. DONT LET THEM SUFFER. Often children are tortured with itch ing and burning eczema and other skm di-oases hut Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals the raw sores, expels inflamatmn. leaves Lhe skin without a scar. Clean, flagrant, cheap, there's no saive on earth as good. Try it. Cure guaran teed. Duly 25c at R. L Hicks.

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The Search light. (Bainbridge, Ga.) 18??-1903, January 11, 1902, Image 1