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UMBER 13.
BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1904.
$1.00 YEAR IN ADVANCE
OFFICIAL ORGAN OK DECATUR COUNTY AND CITY OK BAINBRIDGE.
riminals Tried.
vas in session
Mon'
,xo lit
iy for the trial of
in which no jury
nded, Judge Bower
a saw mill negro,
authority of the
| e establishment and
assert his own au-
ie use of an iron bar
id of his superior. Be
ilified for the chain
elected without oppo-
ill serve for the ensu
re Jones pleaded guil-
unable to distinguish
own property and that
He said he was at the
:pot and saw an open
pistol in it. He need*
and promptly appro*-
his own use, already
ssed of a razor. There
things in the grip,
bonds and money, but
use for them he left
owner. He too will
iunty for awhile,
men of the East, Madi*
Frank Baker, Manse
Iter Evans, Simon and
leton were tried for ri-
at they, with other wise
wn to the officers, went
se of Charles Jones in
borhood of Chattahoo
ight of the nth, took
his peaceful slumbers,
into the woods ,idmin
iim severe corporal pun-
All the parties are ne
nes professed to have
ach of the six as being
ra'ors of the deed. al-
»as in the night, they did
above a whisper, their
imutted and he blind-
fhe defendants sought
alibi. Their lodge of
of the East’ was in ses
oight, they were all
miles from Jones, cas
did not adjourn until
•oh, while Jones swore
• n g took place between
However their story
■lieved, they were ad
•by of conduct unbecom
men, they were, also
ho «gh unqualified, and
the county for the next
“ths.or pay $500 and
*ai»brid*e Orchestra.
•inbridge Orchestra, re
lanized, held a very in
one evening this
“'home of Mr. H. B.
This »as the first real
fd from the enthusiasm
Splayed on this occa
lu the excellent in-
‘ rs - Glover we predict
“ S ° this organization.
0e mWswere received,
“■ ^f heeler and I Lew
■“decided that in future
“8 s snail be held in the
Miss Ramsey to Wed.
The friends of Miss Daisy Lou
ise Ramsey, formerly of this city
but now of Birmingham, will be
pleased to know of her approach*
ing marriage to Mr. Gus Colvin,
also of.Birmingham.
The wedding will take place in
Bainbridge from the home of the
bride’s brother, Mr. A. M. Ramsey
and will be solemnized at St Johns
Episcopal church at high noon on
next Wednesday, the 27th. The
Reverend G. Thomas Sherwood of
Thomasville, will officiate. No
cards have been issued. After
the ceremony they will visit the
principal Florida resorts and re*
turn to Birmingham, where they
will reside in future.
Miss Ramsey is a young lady of
an attractive personality and char
ming manners. During her resi
dence here she attracted to her a
large circle of friends who are her
well wishers. Miss Ramsey is now
in the city, a guest of her brother.
Mr. Colvin is a prominent busi
ness man of Birmingham, presi
dent and owner of the Alabama
Supply Company.
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Fifth Sunday Meeting.
The next Fifth Sunday meeting
of the Bowen Association will be
held with the Baptist church at
Brinson on the Fifth Sunday in
the month, beginning on Thursday
night before and continuing
through Sunday. Rev. J. I. D.
Miller, of Arlington, is the pastor
of this church. He was in the city
the first of the week and requests
to call attention to the meet
ing. An excellent program has
been arranged and a large attend
ance is expected.
The people of Brinson without
regard to church affiliation hav-e
joined in an effort to make the
meeting a pleasant and profitable
one. They will endeavor to
tertain the visiting Baptists in
their accustomed hospitable man
ner.
McBride For Receiver.
Mr, A. S. McBride announces
this week for tax receiver of De
catur County as will be seen by
referance to another column of
this paper.
Among the candidates for this
office Mr. McBride is entitled to
the serious consideration of<
the voters. He is first, foremost
and all the time an enthusiastic
Confederate veteran. He has liv
ed in Bainbridge for ages, knows
everybody and is everybody’s
friend. Mr. McBride is consid
ered a formidable candidate for the
position, and if elected he will
without a doubt make an excellent
officer in whom the people may
well confide the responsibilities of
this office.'
Col. Donation's Bible Class.
Col. Donalson having returned
from south Florida with his health
restored, announces that be will
resume the sessions of his Bible
class at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning at 10 o’clock.
He earnestly desires to see every
one of his former students and as
many new ones as possible at that
time. The Sunday School lessons
are now cone, ruing the life of
Christ and will be especially inter
esting.
County Sunday School Organization,
In answer to a call from Mr. C.
C. Buchanan, Field Agent of the
Ga. State Sunday School associa
tion, a mass meeting of the mem
bers of all the churches in Bain
bridge was held at the Methodist
church on Jan. 17 for the purpose
of organizing the Decatur county
Sunday School Association.
At this meeting the following
gentlemen were unanimously elec
ted to the various offices:
Pres. A. L. Townsend Bain
bridge.
1st Vice Pres. R. R. Terrell,
Whigham, 2nd. Vice Pres. J. G.
Fain, Faceville, 3rd. Vice Pres.
W. W. McCulley, Brinson.
Secretary, B. F. Hawes, Bain
bridge, Treasurer, R. F. Rice,
Bainbridge.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
G B. Toole, Bainbridge, Chr.,
Thomas Chason, Donalsonville,
D. B. Curry, Climax, Col, John E.
Donalson, Bainbridge, W. E.
Smith, Attapulgus: Chorister,
D. L. Bledsoe, Boyetteville The
Secretary, Mr, Hawes was author
ized to notify each officer of his
election. It is hoped that this or
ganization will do much toward
the upbuilding of the Sunday
School interests of Decatur coun
ty-
Mr. Buchanan is visiting every
county in the state and perfecting
organizations of this kind. This
is a grand and noble work, and ev
ery officer elected should feel
proud of his position and help
build up the Sunday schools of
his community and state.
A Prosperous Institution.
The regular annual meeting of
the stock holders of the Bank of
Donalsonville was held on the
15th inst, and from the showing
made it is evident that this insti
tution is one of which the people
of Donalsonville should well feel
proud. The old Board of Direc
tors, consisting of J. S. Shingler,
A R. Benton, S. D. Cherry, J. J.
Spooner, Thos, Chason, G, P.
Shingler; and W. L. Powell, were
re-elected as were also the follow
ing corps at officers: J, S. Shun
gler, President; A. JL Benton,
Vice President; J. W. Thurmond,
Cashier.
The Bank of Donalsonville, was
opened for business -on February
2nd., of last year and at the moet-
ing held as above stated, showed
earnings of 18 per cent on the in
vestment for the first eleven
months.
Our Local Board of Trade.
We seek this occasion to con
gratulate our city on the healthy
condition of her local board of
trade, and upon the line of work
which has been mapped out by
that body. President McRee and
Sect’y Wayne are tireless in their
efforts to further the commercial
interests of Bainbridge; and we
feel that especial mention should
be given to their work. This
commercial growth is the sole ob
ject of the organization, and it
should receive the endorsement
and substantial support of every
loyal citizen of the town.
Bainbridge because of her sup
erior natural advantages is bound
to develop along every line regard
less of adverse circumstances, or
the lack of proper encouragement
by her citizens; but how much
more rapid must be her rise if as
sisted by an active Board of Trade
backed by the entire community.
We unhesitatingly subscribe to
the efforts of our Board and its
officials. If the town means to
pull together, it can do so thrbugh
no other channel so successfully
as through the medium of this or
ganization. We therefore con
elude that the man who withholds
his support from the Board is
merely standing in his own light
and as opposed to the growth of
his town.
Good Citizen Dead.
At his home north of Whigham,
on Sunday last, Mr. Jno. Daniel
Harrell died after a lingering ill
•ess with dropsical troubles. His
remains were buried the following
day and were followed to their last
restiug place by many relatives
who have the sympathies of hosts
of friends of the deceased.
Mr. Harrell was one of the best
known citizens and successful far
mers oi the eastern portion of the
county, a mason of good standing,
and held the confidence and es
teem of hi* neighbors. His death
was a great surprise to his friends
in this city. A good man has
gone and he will be missed from
his community.
Marriage at Brinson. '
At the home of Mr. S. J. War
ren, at Brinson, on Sunday last in
the presence of a number of friends
Mr. Geo. S. Johnson was married
to Miss Katie Salser, one of the
most popular young ladies of that
place. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. John Swain of the
Methodist church. The affair was
a quiet one. A number of valua
ble presentef.were received.
The grodm.ls a member of the
mercantile firm of Cochran &
Johnson, who have been engaged
in business at Brinson for the past
twelve months. He is a native of
North Georgia, having for a long
time lived at Gainesville. His
many friends here are congratula
ting him over his happy marriage.
They will continue to live in
Brinson where Mr. Johnson has
buik up a splendid business and
where Mrs. Johnson has gained
popularity. We wish them con
tinued happiness.
Jester-Cllett.
At Paris, Tenn., on Sunday last
W. M. Jester was married to Miss
Ruby Cliett; both of this city. The
announcement of their marriage
was a surprise to their friends and
acquaintances in the city. The
young lady bad gone to Tennessee
on a visit to her uncle, Mr. H. B.
Pryor.
They returned to Bainbridge
Monday night and will make this
their future home. Mr. Jester is a
member of the firm of Jester Bros.,
who operate a splendid variety
shop near the A. C. L. depot. The
bride is the attractive daughter of
Mrs. A. B. Cliett of this city and
a niece of Mr. C. C.' Cliett. The
Search Light joins their friends in
extending congratulations.
Business Cbanges at Whlgbam.
On or about February 1st., L.
B. Robinson & Bro., of Whigham,
will move their mercantile business
to Lumpkin, Stuart county, Geor
gia, and the building now occupied
by them will be used by the Sa
vannah Bargain House, which will
greatly enlarge business for the
year. The clever firm which is
leaving Whigham will bear with
them the good will of their numer
ous friends and customers made
since coming to this section.
Another mercantile change in
Whigham is the purchase of the
business location and stock of
goods of Cobb and Lewis, who
have sold out to Higdon & Max
well. The new firm is composed
of J. and I. Higdon and E. A.
Maxwell, all of Calvary. Mr. I.
Higdon will manage the business
of the firm at Whigham. We un»
derstand that Mr. Lewis of the re*'
tired firm will locate in Jackson-
ville, where he enters business.
Mr. Cobb will remain for the pres
ent in Whigham. While the
Search Light regrets to see the
firm of Cobb & Lewis leave the.
county, yet we are sure that their,,
successors will do well.
Many other changes of greater 1
or leswimportance have occurred!
in Whigham recently; and it seemfcj*
that this splendid town is quiteilfr
to the top-notch, as it were. May
she continue to grow and prosper;
and here’s to her new Mayor, Hon.
T. J. Mills and his excellent board,
of Aldermen.
A New Enterprise.
Mr. G. 1’. Bradford was Itt the" •
city the first of the week Complet
ing arrangements to open up a
first class cigar manufactory here/
We understand that he succeeded
in Securing a suitable location and.
that he will be ready to open basis'
ness in a tew weeks,
Mr. Bradford has h«b in com
munication with Sec. Wayne of
the board of Trade, who rendered
him every courtesy and valuable
assistance in securing the location.
The opening of this concern is of
importance to Bainbridge not alone
fo^ the volume of business it will
do and the number of employees
to be worked, but because it
means one step more in the direc
tion of a Custom House here.
We welcome this new enterprise
to Bainbridge and trust that Mr.
Bradford, its promotor, who is a
roan of wide experience, will reap
splendid returns from his invest
ment. A cigar factory in Bain
bridge should be a paying institu
tion since we have transportation
facilities not equalled by other
towns anywhere in this sectiap.
In addition we are in close pox-
imity to the tobacco producing sec
tion of the community.
Capt. Fred Doebell Back.
Oapt. Fred Doebell, who haa u
many friend* in Bainbridge as any
body, ba* returned to tbla country
after a yiait of four montbs to Eng
land, bia old home. He u in fine
health and spirit*, was delighted
with hi* trip, but returns to America
proud of bi* association* here.
Capt, Doebell’* friends are glad to
see bis familiar face again and to
note bm return to Bainbridge.