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The Bainbridge Search Light
NUMBER 33.
BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY. JUNE, 17 1904*
$1.00 YEAR IN ADVANCE
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF DECATUR COUNTY AND CITY
OF BAINBRIDGE.
s Lodge for Bainbiidge.
iations are being made to
an gilts Club in this city.
er membership of thirty
‘required inform the order
can be secured with no
lW already some fifteen or
of the prominent young
our town belong to the
,ille branch. These have
suc h enthusiastic Elks
y desire to establish an
their home city and have
or k accordingly. Mr. A.
lonald has been appointed
i of a committee to under
organization and he has
taken steps in the matter.
XJ of the citizens have
interested in the subject
r |y thirty names have been
Plans for an Elks home
en discussed but as yet
definite has been settled.
Donald is at present at
Springs, but immediately
i return he will apply for a
and push the matter for
egation from Thomasville
e over when everything is
ness, to form the chapter,
the members, etc., and
I be quite an event,
reliably informed that
reeks at the utmost,
dge can boast of a regular
ized Elks Lodge.
Trnlock-Lawson.
ay morning last at ten
the beautiful little town
cy Fla., Mr. Clisby Trulock
Araminta Lawson were
the bonds of wedlock by
P. Quartet man of the
terian church. The affair
t extremely quiet, not even
mate friends of the couple
resent. Immediately after
emony the bride and groom
ho.ne of Mr. Trulock’s
Whigham where they will
couple of weeks after
will return to Quincy
The bride moved to Quins
£ eight months ago from
e in Virginia. Her family
Stne most aristocratic in
te - Tier father is one of
"Prominent Presbyterian
in Virginia. Since her
• e in Quincy she has made
wds, her sweet disposition
ln y accomplishments win-
rller the admiration and
J llher acquaintances.
8 r oom is a Decatur County
sv "'g been born and
in kVhigh.rn. Some two
,g5he moved to Quincy
e ,s at present engaged in
dware business. He has
lends in both states who
with interest of his
e.
tnai
the I
they
will
friends of 'he young
join with the Search
wishing them a pleasant
through life.
Foarl h of j U |y Pi CIlic
' 01 the citizens of Bain-
W°° kln . S forward with
,cl pations to the pic-
““ b ' held Hinson,
'"“O'. Last ycaf
Better Fire Protection.
We are not seeking to advertise
Dothan, Ala, or any other town
especially, but be would call at-
tention to the fact that Dothan
has just installed a new fire-fight*
ing aparatus a modern nature
and she is now prepared to 'cope
with the flames much more satis*
factorily than many towns her
size.
What Bainbridge needs is action
in this same direc'ion. We al
ready have a splendid water sup*
ply and pressure enough to put out
any ordinary fire, but the trouble
is that the hose is too tar removed
from where the fires usually occur.
Why shouldn’t it be a good idea
to have hose wagons stationed in
convenient portions of the city,
where it would be unnecessary to
pull the hose a mile before the fire
is reached
We would remember that the
better our fire-fighting equipments
are the lower should be our insur
ance rates; and this is a matter of
vital concern to the town, for peo
pie who desire to move t|> towns
had rather go where there is good
fire protection and where insurance
rates are low During the year we
hope to see council take up this
matter, and greatly improve our
conditions in this respect. If they
do, they will receive the thanks of
the entire town.
Fire Thursday Morning.
On yesterday morning a fire
alarm was sent in trom the Fourth
ward summoning the fire company
to the residence of Mr. W. W.
Phillips, on Evans street. The
kitchen was discovered to be on
fire and the flames spreading
rapidly when the ci’izens arrived
on the scene, and but tor the
prompt action of the neighbors in
throwing buckets of water on the
building the whole house would
have been destroyed. The fire
company did not reach the spot
until the fire had been almost ex
tinguished, but did good work after
their arrival. The kitchen roof was
burned badly, but otherwise little
harm was done; the remainder of
the house and the furniture escap
ing with no damage except from
the water.
This fire calls to mind again that
our fire department is most inade*
quate and it is almost imperative
that we should have a better sys
tem. While the volunteers do
good work, naturally, being busi
ness men, they cannot get ready
to fight the fire and reach the scene
in time to do much good.
Each fire convinces us of the
fact that we need better service,
yet no steps are taken to get such.
Bainbridge is large enough, pro
gressive enough and sufficiently
able to support a paid fire depart
ment and we should have it.
Beautiful Spriog Creek.
In the western part of this coun
ty courses a stream of pure limpid
water, which has been the pride ot
the citizens of that section for
years. It would be difficult to find
a more picturesque little stream
anywhere. Its name is derived
from the fact that millions of
cold water springs are to be found
along its bed throughout its course
These serve to keep the water re
markably cool during the summer
months.
There was a time some year*
ago when this stream was famed
for the quantity and quality of the
fish that made their home in its
clear waters. People came from
distances to pitch their tents along
its banks knd to enjoy the splen*
did outing afforded. But what are
the conditions now? Its waters
are clear and drifting down it in a
boat one may discover the signs
where charges of dynamite have
been cast and their explosions have
torn up the rocks, driftwood, etc.
along the entire way. Netters
have contributed their work and
men with gigs and spears are upon
its waters, day and night; all de
stroying the fish of the stream. It
has become difficult indeed for
persons who go for the sport of
the thing to catch a raess « f fish.
Unless the county game warden
or some other interested official
gets in behind those who are
breaking the law, then it might be
well to remove all restrictions, and
give every man an equal chance
while there remains a fish left.
There is however one refreshing
thought after all. And that is
that after these netters, and gig.
Don’t Read This.
The ladies who are in charge
of the Doll Fair which is to be
held in this city on Saturday week
are very much encouraged at the
prospects for the success of the
venture. Every day names of
those wfco intend to enter dolls
are received by the committee and
the race for the prize promises to
he a close and interesting one. As
yet a limited number of gentlemen
have signified their intention of
proving their ability to cope with
the ladies in dressing dolls, out
before jhe time is up doubtless
many will come forward to assert
their superiority, and the bache
lor's exhibit at the fair will be one
ot its most attractive features.
The arrangements are about com
plete and everything in readiness
for the opening of the unique en*
tertainment. The buggy parade
—the great free attraction—will
occur as scheduled, just before the
fair opens on the "pike” in front
of the Fair building.
As we stated before one of the
new Shingler stores has been en
gaged for the occasion, and the
small sum of fifteen cents will be
charged as admission fee. Don’t
forget the date, Saturday after
noon, June 25th, and be sure to
attend the first and only Doll Fair
given in Bainbridge.
Ration from this
ar ge del
Ot the ,
pleasant at Hinson
- a n impression was
ern that they are
t0 go thi s year.
id IJlta forits hospitable
fe d dinner and de-
i ' assured every one
l]y * he G. F. & A.
ta at dav 11 an excu rsion
ibtb, t , h ancl lf so there
"‘bridge anri 3 'f, rge crowd
^it v J, d other points
• Wl " spend that day
naabiv
Miss Pohlman Entertains.
On Monday evening Miss Pohl
man entertained a few of her
friends informally at her home on
Shotweil street. The entertain
ment was in the nature of a musi-
cale and was very much enjoyed
by all the guests. The chief pleas
ure of the evening were the solos
of Miss Pohlman. She has but
recently returned from New York
■vjjere she studies music, and now
more than ever before it is a verity
.ible treat to hear her sing.
, At the conclusion of the musical
numbers, delicious ices were served
and the remaining hdurs were
spent in pleasant conversation.
Miss Pohlman is a charming host
ess and her guests always thorough
ly enjoy an evening spent at her
home.
Delegates to Waycross.
The annual meeting of the Ep-
worth League of the South Geor
gia Conference convened in Way-
cross on Wednesday, 15'h and
will continue thiough the 19th.
These yearly meetings of the
League are always interesting and
gers, and dynamiters and others! besides the Iar * e number of dele -
have destroyed the fishing in's ates that attend, there is
this noble, stream the waters , usually quite a number of visitors,
will continue to run as placidly as' Thc sesslon th,s - vear Promises to
ever, and spooning lovers may find i be ver V interesting and the at-
more quiet and undisturbed oppor■ j tenHance ,s lar 8 cr than usua >-
tunities, as their boats glide along Halnbr,tl K c has two Leagues,
its bosom so gently that scarce i y ; Epworth League proper which is
composed principally of grown
a wave lashes the banks. Its shady
ways and trailing mosses, its
grassy nooks and bleached banks
of 1 ose sand will continue to afford
picnic grounds for neighboring
communities, and the glory will
not all be lost.
Yet, it is a pity that such a
splendid stream snouldTie robbed .... ., ,
, , , , . A en and Julia Ida Dickenson
of one of its most pleasant past- ' f ^ i
times, when by a faithful observ
people, and the Junior League to
which the younger members of
the church belong. There are 33
members of the Senior and 24 in
the Junior League, making a total
of 57 members. The Leagues sent
three delegates to Waycross,
Misses Edith Wainman and Edna
ance of the law it might be pre
served for years to come.
An Alfresco Entertainment.
On Tuesday atternoon a most
enjoyable meeting of the Ladies
Euchre Club was held at the resi
dence of Mrs. D T. Sutherland.
The hostess’ beautiful home is
perfectly adapted for alfresco af
fairs and the afternoon was ideal
for such an entertainment. On
the spacious veranda and shady
lawn,chairs and tables were placed,
and here the guests enjoyed
doubly the customary game of six
handed euchre. Mis. H. L. Gans
felt her efforts well rewarded by
the first prize a golf hat pin set.
Refreshing ices, were served on
the lawn at the conclusion of the
from the Junior League. They left
Thursday and will return Monday.
Bainbridge Plays Cairo.
The management,of the Bain
bridge ball team has arranged for
a game between Bainbridge and
Cairo, to occur in Cairo next Tues
day evening. The officials ot the
A. C. L. Ry. have promised to
hold the regu’ar afternoon Way-
cross train in order that the team
and their friends may conclude the
game and catch the train to Bain
bridge, The team will go over on
the noon train and will be acccm-
panied by a large number of
rooters.
Bainbridge defeated Cairo on
our diamond one day last week,
and the Cairo boys now have blood
in the ir eye and expect to wreak
vengeance in this coming game of
Tuesday next. Bainbridge will
game and the' meeting adjourned
until Tuesday, June 21st, when | sen d over a strong team
the club will be entertained by
Mrs. W. G. D. Tonge.
President Arkwright, of
Stockholders Meeting..
Notice is hereby given, that the
the annual meeting of stockholders of
Georgia Electric Company, has the Georgia, Florida and Alabama
donated $5,000 to Atlanta for the
purchase of additions to the Grant
ParK Zoo. The Commissioners
will leave immediately for ‘New
Orleans to procure specimens for
an aviary. Considering the num
ber of rare birds in the legislature,
the trip seems unnecessary.
Railway Company, will be held at
the office of the company in the
city of Bainbridge, Ga , on Tues
day, July 19th 1904, at 12 o’clock
noon, at which meeting action
will be taken on increasing the
bonded indebtedness of the road.
J. O. Hatch, Secretary.
To Organise Tonight.
This evening at the Methodist
church a meeting will be held for
the purpose of organizing perma
nently the Young Men’s Christian
Association in this city. Some
weeks ago we stated that such a
movement was on foot, and since
then the promoters of the organi
zation have been working earnestly
perfecting arrangements. The
committee appointed to solicit
members report that thev have re
ceived 135 names and a number
more will be added.
At the meeting this evening
temporary officers will be elected
and the question of a building for
the use of the Y. M. C. A. will be
discussed. There has been some
talk of renting one of the Shingler
stores for this purpose, but it is
more than probable that a building
will be purchased, or constructed,
so that it will belong solely to the
Y. M. C. A. With the present
membership tjie income of the
organization will amount to about
$800 annually; the fees are $6 per
vear, payable monthly if preferred
No donations have been made as
vet, but it is probable that when
the association is thoroughly or
ganized and people realize that it
is a rermanent institution, many
of the citizens of the city will ran*
der financial assistance.
We hope that every one, especi
ally all the young men in the city,
will be interested in this matter
and attend the meeting tonight,
for such an organization cannot
buc be a great benefit and pleasure
not only to the members but to the
town in general \
To Have Qun Club.
The organization of a gun club
for Bainbridrc has about been
completed and within ten days it is
expected that the members of the
club will be hard down to practice.
Several neighboring towns have
gun clubs already, among them
Thomasville, Waycross and Talla
hassee. It is a notable fact that
Bainbridge has some of the best
marksmen to be found in the
country.
It is the preseht plan to lease
the fair grounds tor this purpose
and to put in an elegant set of
’raps. An invitation has already
been received to participate in a
contest to be held in Tallahassee
on July 4th, between the clubs of
Jacksonville, Thomasville, Talla*
hassee, Waycross and other towns.
If the Bainbridge club gets thor
oughly organized and decides to
enter the contest, beyond question
they will make it interesting tor
some of the teams.
By all means let’s have the club.
Bower Leaves for 'New York.
Mr. George Gordon Bower left
on Monday night for New York
where he will reside in future. Mr.
Bower will practice law while at
the same time he will engage in
literary work.
Mr. Bower was born and reared
in this city, being the second son
of Judge B. B. Bower. He received
his education at the University of
Georgia where he also studied law.
On returning from college he was
admitted to the bar and became a
member of the law firm ot Bower
& Bower. He has been conteni;
plating moving to New York for
some months and on account of
this fact some weeks ago the firm
of which he was a member was
dissolved and the business trans
ferred to B. B. Bower, Jr.
Mr. Bower has many friends
here while they regret his depart
ure wish him all success in his new
home.
Another Horrible Tragedy.
The most appalling catastrophe
in modern history, not excepting
the Chicago theatre fire, occurred
in New York Wednesday when
the steamer General'Slocum, a-
board of which were 2000 excur
sionists, was totally destroyed by
fire. It was a Sunday school ex
cursion and of the 2000 people on
the boat 1500 were women and
children.
The steamer was only a short
distance from the landing when
the fire comrtienced, but before any
movement could be made, the
flames had spread beyond control.
The people realizing their terrible
position, became panic stricken,
and many of them preferring vol
untary suicide, to death by fire,
leaped Headlong into the sea.
Boats and tugs were sent out al
most immediately to the rescue,
but notwithstanding, this over 500
perished.
Thousands of. people on the
banks, unable to render assistance,
help.essly .witnessed the heart
rending scene.
The cause of the catastrophe is
not known. Several of the officers
have been arrested pending an in
vestigation of the affair. Some
attribute the awful results to the
negligence of the officers—claim
ing that the life preservers could
not be found, otherwise the loss
.would not have been nearly so
great.
Whether the accident was due
to negligence or was unavoidable,
the results are fearful and the hor
rible catastrophe has brought un*
told suffering and misery to thous
ands of homes, and snocked and
saddjned the entire nation.
The New Shoe Firm.
Mr. J. W. Dukes has sold his
shoe store in this city to Messrs.
J. A. Carlton and H. L. Harrell, of
Moultrie, and hereafter the busi
ness will be conducted by these
gentlemen.
Several years ago Mr. Dukes
came to Bainbridge from Moultrie,
md forming a partnership with J.
W. Melton, opened the shoe store
which went under the firm name
of Melton & Dukes. Some months
ago Mr. Dukes bought out Mr,
Melton’s interest and continued
the business in his own name,
with Mr. Tom Williams as mana'
ger ot the store.
Under this management the
store was popular and received
general patronage. Last week the
doors ot the store were closed and
have been up to the present time.
The trade between Messrs. Ca’rl-
ton & Harrell and Mr. Dukes was
consummated last week and these
gentlemen have been in the city
ai! this week taking stock and get
ting in readiness to reopen the
store under new management. ,
Messrs. Carlton & Harrell are
prominently engaged in the mer
cantile business in Moultrie and
are excellent business men. They
will open the shoe store at an early
date ,ind will conduct it on up to
date lines. Mr. Pinckard, who will
act as manager, has been in the
employ of Messrs. Carlton & Har-
reli, in Moultrie, some time, and
understands the business thor
oughly and will make it successful.
As a matter of record Kentuck
ians do not make good ship build
ers. The boats they construct
won’t take water.
Calhoun's Mill End Sale
Thursday’s morning and h
is crowded daily with
seekers.