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# . •' Ij'/L The Bainbridge Search Light. NUMBER 31. BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JUNE, 3 1904. $1.00 YEAR IN ADVANCE OFFICIAL ORGAN OR DECATUR COUNTY AND CITY OF BAINBRIDGE. paging Outlook for Roads. ■earch Light is very much that its editorial based e recommendation of the , ury at its recent sitting with such general appro- i; e ar e also delighted that n did Foard of Commis- are taking up the sugges ts jury and are to begin [to give the people better ighways. This is in keep- h the expressions given the editorial columns of er during the past six or ‘ears. At every opportu- have urged the importance tep, and if we have con aught to the end attained, i t hat we have served our well: and we are willing to at this till we are better y better public roads, the county now needs is ve, working Good Roads tion, with a membership as is possible and with working harmoniously iously for the betterment Conditions. The moral ef- :h an organization would the community would be benefit to the cause. In to this the members of ociation would receive _ a al of literature touching is important subject that pen their eyes and shed bn the best plans to be We need to let the people at we are awake to our ad that we are determined ny them. Commissioner Hodges trip now in the interest lovement and things seem ig definite shape. The got rejoiced in the out invites a general discussion uestion through its coi- d is thoroughly and un ity committed to the good We hope the see a ads association organized in working shape. To hope to hear from an in the county who is din the supject and w ho to join a good roads n and there by give some on that his sentiment and pport is with us in the t undertaxing. With are assured that the Commissioners will do Bainbridge Hard Wood Factory. Elsewhere in this issue will be fonnd the application for charter made by the stockholders of the Bainbridge Hard Wood Company. Some weeks ago we stated that such an organization was being coutemplated but we could not give a very defiinite account of the buisiness. A persual of the peti tion for charter will give a clear and concise idea of the nature of the business while a glance at the names of the principle stockhol ders will guarantee the success of the enterprise. The factory will be located in Bainbridge. Saw mills, planing mills and other kinds of wood working apparatus and machinery will be owned and operated and the manufacture of lumber and furniture and all other kinds of commercial articles that can be made from this wood will be car ried on. The capital stock is $io, ooo with the privilege of being in creased to Sioo.ooo. The greater portion of the capital stock has already been raised. The great advantage of such a factory and the wonderful money making properties are easily seen and as the men who are at the head of it are ail thorough and ex perienced business men, enterpris ing and • successful, there is no doubt but that the Bainbridge Hardwood F'actory will be a com plete success. Among the stock holders are Messrs. J. R. Sharpe, T. C. Drake, J. S. McRee, J. C. McCaskill, J. W. Callahan of Bainbridge, S. Brinson of Brinson, D. G. McNair of Whigham, D, W. James of Blak'ely and G. C. Skin ner, of Topeka, Kansas. Min Quinn Mobbed. ation comes from Whig f Mr. Ruinn was kidrap- °‘herwise roughly treated ow parties last Saturday Ruinn is about 75 and lives in Thomasville, 4 he has been boarding me of Mrs. Annie Pop Whigham. . :ldtkat Mr. Quinn had In fatuated with Mrs. Pop- Wantec - to marry her. It that both of the parties ainbndge last Saturday ' r ' Quinn procured mar- ^nse from Judge Maxwell. nj - married, however, ^turned to Whigham Saturday night a num- cn Wf-nv ► 1 1 -° the Poppell “ t( l out M r . Quinn, ‘^°'er his head and ' e ; trra - nnles ,‘ ed him nev [', pe, ' £ ' [ t ;s tbrat 01 Monday and this Rped. but it is not re'y. A hereabouts are ^ - s said that he ” Mr - B. A. Con- Mrs. Coben Dies. The sad news reached the city Tu .sday, of the death of Mrs. M. A. Cohen, which occurred Tues day morning at five o’clock at her home in Savannah. Mrs. Cohen had been ill for several weeks, but it was thought that she would re cover. Last week Mr. I. Kwilecki her brother and Mr. Dave Cohen her son, were telegraphed for and went to Savannah; they returned the latter part of the week how ever believing all danger was pas sed. The telegram announcing her deatn was a great shock to the family and friends. The remains were brought to this city Tuesday night and were interred in the Jewish cemetery Wednesday. The deceased was the mother of Messrs. Dave, Max and Fred Cohen and the sister of Mr. I. Kwilecki, of this city. She had frequently visited here and had many friends who were saddened at the news of her death. The sympathies of the entire commu nity are with the bereaved rela tiues and sorrowing friends. Butts Wins Collectorship. After an exciting campaign of three weeks, on Friday last J. W. Butts of Steam Mill was named as the democratic nominee for Tax Collector to fill the full term be ginning January xst 1904. Mr. Butts won by a majority of only 71 votes over W R. Brown, of Brinson, his next nearest oppo nent. He has since been receiv ing the congratulations of his many friends mang of whom took a personal and active interest in his campaign. Mr. Butts is one of the cleverest and most accomodating private citizens of the county and we can see no reason why he should not make a faithful ard obliging offi cer. He has but words of praise for his opponents, and it is useless to add that the campaign was de void of any bitterness or slander so far as either candidate was con cerned. Mr. W. R. Brown will administer the unexpired term up to January 1st 1004 by appoint ment of the County Commission-! ers. At least no election has been called to fill the vacancy. The following is the detailed vote by districts as was shown by consoli dation of the returns from the various districts of 1 he county: Butts. Brown. Long, Buinbridge: 221 63 21 Climax, 5 22 36 Whigham, 43 14 25 Bells, 9 0 l] Culvury, 46 6 3 Pearce, 11 0 0 Belchers, 17 33 0 Blowing Cave, 16 36 c Lime Sink, 13 13 9 Spring Hill, 14 11 14 Kagans, 6 3 4 Fowltown, ]5 11 7 Attapulgus, 44 0,0 Faceville, S l 20 Kecovery, 11 l 11 Kendricks, 4 10 8 Spring Creek 27 8 2 Steam Mill, 29 0 1 Donalsonville, 77 8 2 lion City, 7 89 2. Rock Pond, 6 28 0 Pine Hill. 1 200 2 Total, 630. 559, 184, Summer Excursion Rates, From June 1st, via Central of Georgia Railway Co,, to September 30th, round trip tickets will be sold to Summer Resorts at greatly reduoed rates, dual limit of tickets October 31, 1904. For further information apply to your nearest ticket agent. Important Business Change. It will be a matter of surprise to many of our readers to learn that Mr. Thomas O’Brien has transferred his interest in the lease of the Hotel Wainman to Mr. Ernest H. Piper, the change effective June 1st. Mr. Piper is also manager of the hotel and will make every effort to maintain the good reputation of this popular hostelry. Aside from his general business ability, Mr. Piper has had several years active experience as chief clerk at the Wainman and he is thoroughly acquainted with every detail of the management. Mr. McRee retains his interest in the lease and the style of the firm will now be McRee & Piper. Mr. O’Brien leaves within a few days for New York City, but will stop over a few days in Columbus where he is interested in the Ra cine Hotel. He will likely spend the summer months in New York, where he was reared and where he has relatives residing. At one time he was considering the ques tion of accepting the management of the Aragon Hotel in Jackson ville, but if be should decide to do so, it will not be earlier than the coming Fall. Since coming to Bainbridge Mr. O’Brien has rendered himself quite popular by his uniform courtesy and genteel manners. Only a week or 10 days ago he was unan imously chosen Captain of Co. I, and his determination to leave Bainbridge will be a disappoint ment to the members of the com pany who were looking forward to the prosperity of the company with keen interest. He will ot course withdraw from the company and a successor will have to be chosen Since Mr. O’Brien’s connection with the Wainman it has grown in popularity and has been a finan cial success. He severs his con nection for not business reason bu f more from a desire to return to his his old home. We predict that under the new management the Wainman will continue to at- act nisitors to Bainbridge and to impress them with our splendid accomodations. Industrial Home Band. The boy band from the Indus trial Home at Macon gave an ex cellent entertainment at the Opeia House in this city M inday evening and the large audience that greet ed them were charmed by the sweet music made by the. little fellows. The concert lasted about two hours and every moment was thoroughly enjoyed by those pres ent. The boys were in change of Rev. W, E. Mumford, who was raised in this city and who has many friends here who feel much inter est in the noble work he is doing. His is a cause which excites the sympathy and should readily re ceive the aid of every citizen in the state and we are glad to know that in every community where the boys have appeared the neople have responded generously. In Brinson where they played last Saturday night over $115 was con tributed and here they received over $180 including contributions and door receipts Mr. Mumford and his boys are making a tour of this portion of the state and left here on the midnight train for other points wheie vve hope they will receive as much encouragement and assis tance as they did in Bainbridge. iy rtt u »as se- wtr.e - away. to return Fifth Sunday Meeting. The regular Fifth Sunday meet ing of the Bowen Baptist Associa tion was held last Saturday and Friday before, with Bethel church west of the riyer. An interesting program was earned out and the attendence was large each day. Rev. John E. Briggs delivered an especially enjoyable sermon Sun day morning. Those who visited this meeting and partook of the sumptous din ner spread the three days, were impressed with the hospitality as well aa the piety of the people of the Bethel neighborhood. There are no better people than the Pow ells, Riches, Griffins and othe fam ilies that comprise the citizenship of this splendid neighborhood. Colonel and Mrs. John, E. Donal- son returned yesterday from Mil- ledgeville. A Wedding A romantic marriage in which some of our citizens will be in terested was that of Mr. Ed. Johnson of Quitman and Mrs. Janie Rhodus which occurred on May 23 at the home of the bride, in Sneads Fla, Mr., Johnson has been representing the Quitman Marble Company in this section during the past monhts. He sold Mrs. Rhodus a hand some monument and contracted to erect it to the memory of her late husbanb. Mr. Johnson lost his heart to the beautiful young widow at their first meeting and she it seems reciprocated his affections The result was the marriage which occurred last Monday, The wedding was quite a surprise to the friends of both but as soon assit was made public hearty congratulations were show ered upon the happy pair, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left Sneads on jast Saturday for Quitman where they will reside. Mr. Johnson has many friends here who will be interestee to learn of his marriage. Tax Receiver Long Requests us, from his sick bed, to say that owning to serious sick ness with la grippe, that he has been unable to meet his appoint ments for ten days past but Provi dence permitting be will be at Kendricks Monday June 6th. Spring Creek Tuesday June 7th Steam Mill Wednesday June 8th Donalsonville Thursday June 9 Iron City Friday June 10th. Post Office Makes Gains. Under the annual re-adjustment of postmasters salaries which has just taken place an increase of one hundred dollars has been announ ced for the Bainbridge office; this brings up post master Liverman’s salary to exactly $1,000. The of fice at Gairo has also been increa sed one hundred dollars and is now anchored at ever. $1,100. It may also be observed that the post of fice receipts at Bainbridge have in creased to $9,000. annaully, and upwards. As soon as it shall have reached to $10,000 mark the gov ernment upon application will grant free delivery of mails within the city. The town should be able to reach this mark easily within the next twelve months. Jf it does not do so, why the shortcom ing will merely have to be attribu ted to a scarcity of candidates for office. The First National Bank of Bain bridge has been designated the de pository for the 0., T. & G. Rail road, whioh is now being operated under the management of the G., F. & A. K’y. Notice of this action was telegraphed to Cashier Frank Jones yesterday. This really be gins to look as though the C.. T. <fc G. had been swallowed up by “our road” which extends from Cuthbert to Tallahassee, and which is one of the paying railroads of the state. Miss Ilortense Pohlman who ast been in New York for the past six months, returned home Saturday, Miss Pohlman has a remarkably fine voice and during her stay in the metropolis studied voice culture un der the most famous masters. She met many of the leading musicians and noted prirnu donnas This a-hled greatly to the enjoyment of her visit. .Miss Pohlman has very often thrilled audiences in Bainbridge with her sweet voice and e'-ery one who lias heard her is an ticipating a great pleasure in hearing her sing again. She is one of the most popular young ladies in the city both in musical and society cir cles and her numerous friends are delighted to have her at home again. Capt. Thomas O’Brien who for the past year has boon the manager of the Wainman Hotel has accepted the management of Hotel Aragon iu Jacksonville and leaves for that city in a few days. Mr. O’Brien was a most capable and efficient manager and by his uniform oourtesy and ac commodation won the esteem ot the entire community. He was recently unanimously elected captain of oar military company and it is with great sorrow that I Company con gents to give him up. He has a host of friends in Bainbridge who while regretting bis departure wish him all success and happiness in his new home. Lynching follows Murder. On Tuesday night last, Arthur Thompson, an insolent negro who worked at the electric light plant at Arlington, succeeded in inticing from the hotel, Mr. M. L. Dudley, one of Arlington’s most popular young men, and shot him five times with a pistol. Dudley fired 1 once at the fleeing negro and sank to the pavement mortally wounded. The killing was in cold blood and entirely without provocation ac cording to eye witnesses. A posse of citizens pursued the negro Thompson, captured him later in the night apd placed him in jail. However the guards were later overpowered by unknown parlies, the negro was removed from the jail, strung up and his body riddled with bullets. It is not thought that further trouble will be likely to follow. Young Dudley was one of the very popular and highly respected young men of Arlington, and his murder was a complete shock to Arlington citizens. A very delightful entertainment was given on Tuesday evening at the hospitable home of Mrs. R. O. \llen, by several of the young gen tlemen who took part in the play Boy Blue” in compliment to the other members of the cast. Tin feature of the evening was a word building contest; on sickles whioh were imitations of the ones used in the play. The word, “lmyfield” was printed on each, and the guests were required to make words qut of thw** letters in this word. Miss Dorothy Mitchell won the ladies prize and Mr. Paul Reul the gentleman’s. Ices were served at the conclusion of .tho contest and tho enlertainmont was voted a perfeot success. Major L. E. Folds left Sunday for Dothan, Ala., from which point he Miss Ilaluia Bower and her sisters, Mlssug Elizabeth and Cena White left this week tor Hormitage Fla. where they will roside in future. Miss Bower after spending some weeks at Hermitage will go to Chi cago to attend the University during the summer term. It will be a source of much regret to the community in general to learn that Miss Bower has resigned her position in the G. S. M. C. and will not return in the fall. She has beeu tendered a num ber ot positions but as yet has not aeoepted any. We regret very much to see this interesting family leave our oity. Yes, that great special sale which you read about in that hand Borne page ad in this issue of the pa per is at the Flint River Store, and if you go there you will find ever thing you want and at the price you want. Mr. Bruton is advertising an immense stock of goods at exceed ingly low prices that will attract and satisfy the multitude. Do not fail to read his ad and give him a call. It will pay you even as much as it does him. The boys and girls are returning from college and the round of sum mer pleasure has already begun. Bainbridge has been represented at nearly every college in the state and each of her representatives have done her credi‘. We welcome our young people home and hope they will have three months of unalloyed pleasure. Lot everbody get on the good roads wagon, and help along a cause that is needing more attention et this time than any other one thing. Let ns bear from you as to whether you are willing to join a good roads association for Decatur county. It will cost you notbirg. By this step you align yourseif with the move ment, and you would be serving yourself and county well. A postal card will suffice, stating that your influence and sanction is benmd the movers in the important undertaking. The prize offered by Mr. Mumfordr to the child se'ling the most tiokets for the band concert last Monday night was won by Miss Cena White, wbo succeeded in disposing ol more than any one else; however little Lula May Morgan was a close second losing ny only 25 cents. Miss White received a $5.00 gold piece as he reward. Miss Bennie Jackson left the first of the week for Chicago where she iron mu«j j™- 1 . . ,. i will continue her studies in music at Rock Pond Saturday June 1 rtb. | U K 1D Ll * traveU loT ttie Bum * I the University, mer, The military company ha’d a splendid drill on Monday night. Each meeting demonstrates the tact that the military spirit has revived and that Company I is here to stay. The boys are practicing v/ell, pre paring for their trip to Manassas in September, Camilla is to have another bank to be known as The Citizens Bauk Already Baiubridge has two of the safest and most accommodating in stitutions of this description to be found in this section. Get 8undays Constitution and tee the Bainbridge Girls Pictures.