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NEWS: LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
Short Talks About People, Politics, Enter
prises in the Live City of Bainbridge and
the Qrand Old County of Decatur.
BT TUB MAM ABOUT TOWJf.
••Why are some lawyers like ne
cessity ?” querried Ska ’gs.
•Rats !’’ said Baggs.
The “path of a grand juror is not
strewn with roses. The name
sounds big enough, however.
Col. J. W. Walters has been at
tending superior court this week.
Col. Walters is well known in this
county having been for many
years solicitor of this judicial cir
cuit. He is a little old but in the
best of health. Long may he
wave!
Col. John Chason, of Doerun,
Colquitt county, has returned to old
Decatur for good. He will grow
Sumatra tobacco down among the
beautiful Fowltown hills. May he
meet the success that meets every
citizen of that region who tills her
generous soil.
We are glad to note the recov
ery of Mrs. M. E. Knott from her
long illness. For a long time this
lady's life was despaired of, but
she has survived and is now greet
ing her friends at the famous res
taurant of her name on Water
street.
Dr. M. J. Nicholson, of Atta-
pulgus, was in town Monday look
ing splendidly, in the best of
health and the same courtly
Southern gentleman of yore. The
doctor has hosts of friends in this
county and city who will be glad
to read this paragraph.
Dr. Ricardo (Dick) Coleman, the
old Confederate who runs his
merry-go round under the “Stars
and Bars,” returned to the city
from Whigham on Tuesday for a
few davs. The Doctor says Whig-
ham is one of the best towns in
the state and has the best people,
and we agree with him fully.
One of the best things the en
terprising people of Decatur could
do, would be the organization of
an agricultural fair association.
We ought to bave an annual fair
in Bainbridge every fall, and per
haps one in the spring. In the
past we have had such things with
good results. Let us have a re
currence of them.
Decatur is the greatest county
in Georgia and Bainbridge is its
capital. Hence the city presents
an open field for all kinds of busi
ness enterprises. This is the
coming city of South Georgia,
Middle Florida and Southeast
■ Alabama. People will be in their
own way if they don’t get in on
the ground floor before it is too
late.
The pine lands of old Decatur
are forging rapidly to the front.
And why not? Anything that
grows of the ground in the Tern
perate Zone flourishes on these
lands. Proof; this very grit is
bringing $25 per acre for agricul
tural purposes. Verily grand old
Decatur stands at the head of the
column of her Georgia sisters.
The side-tracking of Senator
Gorman bv the silver Democrats
of the U. S. Senate will not prej
udice his c^se in the minds of the
Democratic voters of this country.
We don’t think Senator Bailey, of
Texas, and Senator DuBois—both
arrant Bryan whoopers are the
proper persons to pitch the cam
paign of 1904 and select a candi
date therefor.
In the city Tuesday, and guest
at the Wainman, was Mr. Wilker-
son of Jacksonville, son of our old
army comrade and friend, James
M Wilkerson, who once lived
in the Faceville district of this
county. “Jim” was one of the
best soldiers Decatur contributed
to the Confederate ca-.-so. He has
been in Jacksonvlle twenty years
where he has not only become
prosperous but wealthy. The son
is a handsome youngster of 25,
and represents one of the largest
wholesale houses in the North.
Last Friday night there was a
•quail supper’—innocent affair
enough, delivered at the Cafe de
Blumenstein, otherwise Congress
Hall. There were fifteen guests
present, and the occasion Was given
in honor of Col. W. E. Wooten,
the present able and accomplished
Solicitor-General of the Albany
Circuit.
The spread was immense, quail
in every shape, form and style; but
the guests did not quail in the
presence of so much game 1 The
work of destruction was complete,
not to say decisive ere the battle
ceased. Of course so much game
could not have been successfully
handled without the aid of some
thing with the consistency of liq
uid and the various brands kept
popping their corks with the regu
larity of a military skirmish.
During the courses Col. Wooten
was endorsed for re-election to the
office he now so ably fills, with
unanimous enthusiasm. The pres
ence of Hon. John D. Harrell, one
of Decatur’s favorite sons, inspired
some talk in regard to the con
gressional race, «nd it was the
unanimous opinion of the crowd
that he was the man of all others
to represent the Second Congres
sional district in the next congress,
could he be prevailed upon to make
the race. His long and faithful
record in the Georgia Legislature,
both house and senate—his
fealty to the Democratic party, his
devotion to the South, his sound
money principles, his advocacy of
Senator Gorman for President in
1904, his great popularity—all,
the opinion of his friends, would
make him a strong candidate for
congress. Col. Harrell responded
to this burst of enthusiasm from'
his friends by stating that he was
not a candidate for congress and
had no desire to become one. It
may be well, however, in making
up the congressional slate for the
primary of June 1904, to estimate
Col. Harrell as a live factcr.
Hon. E, A. J. Rich celebrated
his 63rd bn ihday at his residence
in Pine 1 i i 11 district one day last
week. It w.is .1 great family re
union, and there were present nu
merous children, great and grand,
together with a host of friends. A
bountiful dinner, such as only Mrs.
Rich knows how to provide was
served. Mr. Rich was a Captain
in the/Confederate army where the
fighting was the thicket ;When
the flag went down he 1 turned
to his home with little more than
his loyalty to the south and his
old tattered captain’s uniform. He
is now the head of a great family
and is of independent fortune
Long may the old soldier live and
prosper.
We notice a paragraph in the
Apalachicola Times to the effect
that the G. F. & A. railway has
purchased the C. T. & G. railway.
We know nothing of this purchase
but we are certain that it is the
propetxthing to do. Wi.h this road
reaching the Gulf at the port of
Carrabelle, we are sure that th.
G. F. & A. would be one' of the
best lines in the South. Just
think of a straight shoot from Co
lumbus, Ga., to deep water on the
Gulf and you have the situation
photographed before you.
Dr. Jt. L. Hicks has written a
valuable paper in the shape of a
printed circular upon the hygenic
conditions of this city. It is being
distributed privately by him, and
been placed where it will do the
most good—and that if carefully
perused, it will set the people
thinking we have not the slightest
doubt. Dr. Hicks is a profound
thinker in matters like this.
The sheriff's and tax assessor’s
offices are the favorite places
sought by the ‘outs’ for the June
primary. There will doubtless be
rouchec hellee’ in the air ere th
ides of June approach.
The present term ef the superi
or court continues to demonstrate
the well-known appetite for pork
of the 'kullud brother.’ But we
must remember that this is the be
ginning of the season of bareribs
and spackbone.
A farmer with 20 acres of land
in the southern section of Decatur
county can soon attain independ
ence if not riches. Five acres of
Sumatra tobacco, shaded, will pro
duce 5,000 pounds, 1.000 pounds
to the acre. He can sell this to
bacco for from 50 cents to $1.00
per pound. At 5c cents an hpre
will bring $500. Shading, fertil
izing, etc., first year will cost J200
per acre, leaving $3°° profit per
acre, or £1,500 for the five acres.
See?
It it is possible for the Demo
crats to carry the next presiden
tial election, and we believe it is,
then by all 1 means they should
nominate Senator A. P. Gorman
for the place. He is by all odds
the strongest man in the party.
He has no smell of free-silverism,
elected he could also be counted
on to ‘turn the rascals out.’ Not
since old Andy Jackson would
there be a cleaner sweep.
ICwpittB
in ©mirtj
with the leading designers
in the country is what en
ables me to exhibit some
thing new every day.
DIAMONDS ]
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CHRISTMAS ian»
This Happy Holiday Season w fast approaching u.
the Gifts you wish to m.i, j *
BOLD and PLATED JEWEi qy
We are receiving Suitable Artioles every day and , . “*■'
ure of your frequent visits to onr Store ”” **■
SILVER WOVELTien
If you are out of town write us and be assured oi our
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Our mail and express business is very large and we hope to
SWANFOUNTAmpJ
RICH * CUT * BLASS.
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We sell only the BEST, but at Seasonable Profits.
i. I. BUBERS, JEWELER,
BAINBRIDGE, GA.
CLOCKS. fine la |
He has no smell of free-silverism, J __ |
Bryanism or any other ism upon 1-^ T1 flT if 0^51 If |1 C
him, and he could be elected. If * * * U
3far Attrariite
Jail / Hitter
I invite you to call and
convince yourself. My
patrons shall have the ad
vantage of my years of
experience in the millinery
line. Remember the place
to trade is at my store
comer Bon Air Block,
Brood and West Streets.
Men. M. i.Sniuuiba.
Of Self or Children Makes a Nki
Xmas Pres
Come early so that they can be finished in |
We are prepared tojgo any where and makei
groups. Why not have a Photo made of
"g"OTJT5 ZETOTTSE?
Oak * City * Studio,
BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA.
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The Best
Cutlery Made.
If people knew the truth about
Herkle’s Cutlery we do not think
they would be satisfied with any
other kind. Cutlery that is at
tractive to the eye but never dis
appoints in practical use is hard
to find. But that’s the truth about
Herkle’s
Pocket Knives, Scissors,
Razors, Corn Knives, etc.
We recently stocked this line
after a thorough investigation and
comparison of the different brands
of cutlery, both American and for
eign. We do not think there is
anything better made. It has all
the beauty of design and high fin
ish of the kinds made only to sell
but it will take and hold an edge
as well after five years as when
first bought. It costs a triflle
more than other brands-it is worth
more. It’s the cheapest to buy in
the end. Your money back if it
ever fails to please.
Come in and look
our stock over.
R. L Hicks, :«
The Low Price Druggist
and Poor Man’s Friend.
P. S. It is the duty of Bain
bridge to put in a complete sewer
age system. But the duty that
overshadows all other duties is the
duty of cleaning up the town and
putting in a complete system of
surface drainage.
TO
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Everybody has a chance at this list ot Bargains for two weeksonljil
RACKET STORE.
The Store that sells you Goode cheaper thau anyone. Don’t miss thii^
Men’s Sundav Shoes 98c
W omen’s Sunday Shoes 9Sc
Baby Shoes 35o
Men’s black Clay worsted suits $3 98
Good 8-day Clock $1 98
Alarm Clock 75c
Yard wide Sheeting 5c
Outing per yard 5e
All Calicoes 5c
Tobacco per pound 35c
6 Tumblers for 35c
6 Goblets for 30c
Ladies’ Plush Capes 89c
Boys’ Suits 98c
Ladies’ Trimmed Hats
Good Corsets
Set of Plates
Sen Knives and Forks .
9 Spoons for
5 papers Needles for...
5 papers Pins for
4 Cigavs for
Good Overopatfor
Men’s Undwahirte
Ladies’ Undershirts ...
Boys’ Hats
Suspenders per pair ....
Everything in Dry Goods, Shoes, Clothing, Hats, Notions is earned in I
STORE, with prices 15 per cent cheaper than you can get themelsetj
J. M. Floyd’s New York Racket!
BAINBRIDGE. GEORGIA.
MACimTEB'
Boilers, Engines and Saw Mills, Stave and Lath
Shingle Machines, Planing Mill Maobinery. The beet Gnat # I
market. Complete'Ginning Outfits, Shafting, Pulleys, Bolting, -
everything in Mill Supplies.jg .
My arrangements direct with the manufacturers enab |., f J
yon everythmg-in Machinery at very close prices, and on U
Call on me, or write me, and I will oome to see you.
pob: b
Bain bridal
T. TX7".
Now Is The Time
To sell your LAND. P rices l
are good, the demand strong
Don’t wait for the luIL
Allen & Co., Real Estate
Bainbridge, Georgia.