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Prom Whigham. Kyly Johnson and wife were shop ping here Thursday. ■ The building and improving homes are continued in and near Wbigham. Miss Allie Porter, of Bainbridge, is visiting relatives near Wbigham. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Moye, from Bells’ district, spent Saturday in the city. Diok Davis, of Cairo, was one among the clever guests of our town Tnesday. John Brinson and daughter, near Vada, were guests of friends here Saturday. Marvin Jones and George Parker attended services at Climax last Sabbath. Mrs. Richard Smith and sister, Mies Mollie. were visitors in the oity Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, T. M. Maxwell, of Calvary, were in town Thursday shopping. Miss Maybell Herring spent Sat* nr (lay and Sunday with her parents at Climax. C. B. Quinn, of Thomasville, was on a business trip to Wbigham dur ing the week. W. E. Darsey and wife, of Cal vary, were in town Friday among the shoppers. Mr. and Mrs. William Bird, from the Bell district, were in town dur ing the week. Mrs. Jessie Allen from Connell settlement, was among the many shoppers Tuesday. - Miss Dun Harrell accompanied Miss Emily Swioord. of Climax, home last week. Whigham was visited by a hall storm Thursday night of last week about 9 o’clock. Mr. Carl Hobbs, of Blakely, has aooepted a position with the Ander son Drug Co, here. Miss Beatrice Maxwell attended the association at Donalsonyille last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lewis returned from Jacksonville Thursday much delighted with their trip. Miss Emily Swicord. of Climax, paid a pleasant visit to relatives and friends here Saturday and Sunday. Charlie Oats, of White Springs, Fla., is on a visit to relatives and friends in and around Whigham. Messrs. M. 1). Shaw and Kelley Futnll, of Soffcee, were among the prominent business men in town Saturday. Misses Mamie and Jennie Fletch er, from near Climax, were among the many visitors m the oity during the week. Mrs. Dr. Rusbin and little daugk ter Grace, of Albany, arrived Tues day and arc at tho McNair House with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Allen, of Lee, Fla., are guests of their parents near town. Oscar holds an important railroad position in Florida. The young sooiety and pleasure seekers of Whigham are hav ; ng a good sweet time taking in the syrup makings near town of evenings. The Bell-Wood marriage today at Cairo will be of great interest to a wide circle of friendB and relatives owing to their prominence and social standing. Mr. Jim Chester near town is im proving bis already beautiful home; also Mr. Gus Jones will soon finish his handsome cottage. This is the right step for a bachelor to take. Mr. J. L. Peeble will soon add several rooms to the Harrell house he purchased and it will add no lit tle to its appearance. It is already one of the prettiest homes m town. The whittling club in Whigham has been suspended till next sum mer as the rush in business in hand ling cotton, syrup, selling goods and chewing cane is taking the place of whittling with the boys. Dr. Parker, of North Carolina, has located in our town. He comes highly endorsed as an up to date dentist. We welcome all such gen tlemen in our midst, and may suc cess crown all who may locate in our rising little town. Raising Tobacco. The people of Bluffton are in vestigating tobacco raising with a view to testing it. In the last issue of the Fort Gaines Sentinel the Blulfton correspondent says:. • Messrs. Rambo and Hattaway have been in Decatur county in vestigating the tobacco raising in dustry, and the information se cured reads like a Klondyke gold mine scheme. Taking one acre as a basis I will endeavor to make good the above assertion. One acre can be sheltered for about £160, manuring same £50 and cost of work $50, making a total of $200. This acre, under ordinary circumstances and conditions, will yield $500 worth of tobacco giv ing a net gain of $300 the first year, after which the $100 for shelter will be gain, making a to tal of 5400 per acre. Multiply by ten and you have £4,000. One man near Quincy cleared $1200 on 2 acres and another £5,000 on 5 acres. Now this crop can be raised on the land around Bluff- ton and can be gathered before cotton picking begins, so you see the feasib'lity of working both at the same time, So I beg of the thinking farmers to look into this crop more minutely and satisty themselves of its merits. A few thousand dollars each year just before the fleecy staple is in shape for market would add no little to your bank account, So cheer up, sad hearts; there is yet a chance in life if you will only look about and seize it. Space is limited, but I beseech you to bestir yourself.” School Census Increase, When the figures from Georgia’s school census are completed, State School Commissioner, W. B. Mer ritt states, that the returns will show about 720,000 children of school age in the state. The re turns are nearly all in and are be ing compiled rapidly. There has been an increase of about 60,000 this year, the returns from the last census showing a total popu lation of 660,000 of children be tween the ages of 6 and 18 The increase has come almost entirely from South Georgia, the agricultural counties especially showing up well. Tatnall county shows an increase of more than 100 per cent, in four years. On the contrary the figures indicate a diminishing rather than an in crease of school population in North Georgia. In those counties where factorii s have been estab lished there seems to be a slight increase; but in these only. This speaks well for the educational progress of South Georgia. Afternoon at Hearts. On Tuesday afternoon Miss Lizzie Lou Gray, ot Waynesboro, was the guest of honor at a de lightful card party given by Miss Allie Golden Cliett. Assisting Miss Cliett in receiving were Misses Gray and Holder, the lat ter presiding at the punch bowl during the afternoon. Hearts were played and a unique feature were the favors, quaint little Japanese fans. On a cut with Miss Gladys Monger, Mrs. B. C. Dickenson won the first prize, a gold salad fork. Mrs. Walter Perry received the consolation a pretty yase. Miss Cliett always a gracious hostess, was on this occasion pe culiarly charming and the hours from three to six were rendered exceedingly pleasant 10 those at tending. Mr. George Jones, a young mau ago 19 years, died at his borne 8 miles south of Whigham Monday. He was sick only a few days, he is a son of the late Tom Jones who preceded his son to the better land several years ago. His brothers and sisters have the sympathy of many frieuds. Married iu the Reagan district on Thursday last, Mr. Harman Mobley of Mars Hill settlement to Mrs. Amanda Rich at the residence of the bride’s brother, Mr. Jessie Cone, Rev. Henry Godwin officiating. The happy couple passed through Whig ham enroute home and many good wishes followed the happy pair. Mm. Tee Harrison and daughter are visiting Mrs. Green Lodge this week. Keeping ttt Smtrh with the leading designers in the country is what en ables me to exhibit some thing new every day. Attrartibe fall ■' Winter I invite you to call and convince yourself. My patrons shall have the ad vantage of my years ot experience in the millinery line. Remember the place to trade is at my store corner Bon Air Block, Broad and West Streets. fflta. M. 3.*teynttl&0. DIAMONDS F!NE WATp *9* -j CHRISTMAS 1903 This Happy Holiday Season is fast approaching w 0 „„ the Gifts you wish to make ? V * you GOLD and PLATED JEWri ny We are receiving Suitable Articles every day and , l " ure of your frequent visits to our Store h8T * SILVER WOVELTIPft If you are out of town write us and be assured of our prompt and POLO » AND » SILVER OANES * UMBRELLAS^ Our mail and express business i9 very large and we hope to stead i HIOH » CUT * BLABB. EWAN FOUMta.J ^ ' ** rr~ We sell only the BEST, but at Reasonable Profits J. I. SUBERS, JEWELER BAINBRIDOE, QA. CLOCKS. fine LAI* eiplij ] SAPP BROTHERS, t Water Street. Headquaters fo all Kinds of Fruits, Vegetables, Candies, Raisins, Cigars, X Tobaccos. And a General Line of Fancy and Family GROCERIES. Bring your Chickens and Eggs to SAPP BROTHERS, Water Street, Bainb Idge, 5a. IF YOU LOVE music By the best talent in America, buy an Edison PHONOGRAPH together with Edi son Records .... Call and examine same at Hotel Wainman, BAINBRIDGE. GA. CAPERS KINO, AGENT. Married. On Sunday afternoon at three o’clock Miss Pearl Lasseter of this city was united in marriage to Mr. Fred M. Baker, of Waycross. It was a very quiet affair, only a few friends being present to witness the ceremony wnich was performed at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. J. T. Ryder. Miss Lasseter is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Lasseter, and by her many charming qualities hrs endeared herself to a number of friends in this city. Mr. Baker was formerly a resident of Bain- bridge but for several months has been living in Waycross where he has ^position with the Waycross Foundry. The young couple left Monday morning forx Waycross l where they will in future reside. A. large Shipment of Plain and Fancy JUST RECEIV YOUR PICTURE FRAMED PROMPTLY. Work neat Mats of all colors properly cut to order, see our ALBUMS for KODAK P| Oak *- City * Studio, BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA. FEJEE¥TO -AXJ 9 8P00L8 : THREAD Everybody has a chance at this list ot"Bargains for two weeks only 1 RACKET STORE. The Store that sells you Goods cheaper than anyone. Don’t mis Men’s Sunday Shoes 98c Women’s Sunday Shoes. 98c Baby Shoes 35c Men’s black Clay worsted suits $2 98 Good 8-day Clock $1 98 Alarm Clock 75c Yard wide Sheeting 5e Outing per yard 5c All Calicoes 5c Tobacco per pound 25c 6 Tumblers for 25c 0 Goblets for 30c Ladies’ Plush Capes 89c Boys’ Sqits 98c Ladies’ Trimmed Huts Good Corsets Set of Plates Set Knives and Forks 6 Spoons for 5 papers Needles for.. 5 papers Pins for 4 Cigars for Good Overcoat for Men’s Undershirts ... Ladies’ Undershirts... Boys’Hats Suspenders per pair .. Everything in Dry Goods, Shoes, Clothing, Hats, Notions is om”®* STORE, with prices 15 per cent cheaper than you can get taem J. M. Floyd’sJNew York Racket BAINBRIDGE. GEORGIA. MACBI1TSS Boilers, Engines aud Saw Mills, Stave and Lath Macbiuer)5 Shingle Machines, Planing Mill Machinery. The best Gri« market. Complete Ginning Outfits, Shafting, Pulleys, Be s> everything in Mill Supplies.J| ,, m( My arrangements direct with the manufacturers ena ^ you everything in Machinery at very dose prices, and on Call on me, or write me, and I will come to see yon. T. "W- Bainbrid^ Now Is The Time To sell your LAND. P r ' ceS are good, the demand strong Don’t wait for the lull. ^ Allen & Co M Real Estate Bainbridge, Georgia.