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/ 1 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 ] ■ i 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 ^-“Pt and eintji ^JBOLP ♦ AND m SILVER W 1 L oahes * umbrellas"* Our mail and express business is very large and we hope to SWANFOUNTAmpJ RICH * CUT * BLASS. ** 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. \ P V" 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 g SPOOLSiTHREAD C 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.