The Bainbridge search light. (Bainbridge, Ga.) 1903-1915, September 16, 1904, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text[he Bainbridge Search Light BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1904. $1.00 YEAR IN ADVANCE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF DECATUR COUNTY AND CITY OF BAINBRIDGE. ^Pipe Organ Fund. ist church of this ta pipe organ cost S i - 500.00. Please s ai a It impossible tor the com- 5every member of the Led we want to ask Jvenot subscribed to v send your name will give to ot the organ commit- Cr trill add more to our "fine music. I give Hist as it now stands, hve your name on the P . We do not care for ,until January ist, but name and amount you >te right away, please. | Legg, Chairman. nrlej • Mila.. l8r Ujnolds. (to date. | 25.00 5.00 . 25.00 10.U0 5.00 25 00 15.00 . 10 00 . 100.00 . 10.00 5.00 .' 25.00 5.00 . 25 00 . 5.00 5.00 5.00 . 25.00 . 6.00 . 10.00 ., 100.0C 5.00 10 00 500 5.00 . 25 OJ . 26 00 . 10.00 6.00 ,. 5.00 . . 10.00 . 20.00 5.00 .. 25.00 .. 300 5.00 6.00 5.00 2 50 5.00 5.00 . *630.50 Convict Hlrr Received. Decatur county this week re ceived a cheat for nearly eleven hundred dollars from the treasurer of the state, with the information that this amount was Decatur’s pro rata part of the hire of the felony convicts for the second quartet, just ending. No remit- tance has been received for the first quarter and the officers are wondering what has become of it. Under the law passed in 1903 regulating the leasing of felony convicts, each county had the op tion of either taking her pro rata part of the convicts for work on the public roads or the proceeds from the hire of the same. De catur did not elect to take con victs, hence we will be entitled to check every quarter for hire. Under the same law this money can he devoted to but one of two objects, public schools or public roads It is the duty of the next grand jury, which meets in No vember, to say what shall be done with this fund, and their decision will rule for the next two years. As county commissioners have now under consideration plans for the betterment of the public roads it may be that the grand jury will turn over to the commissioners the money arising from this source for the next two years for use in making better roads throughout the county. New Law Firm. lircelle—A Drama. has two young 1 dies she is very proud from a indpoint. Their friends public generally will be (have read their beautiful ’Marcelle” I have had the of reading the manuscript drama from the pen of filiibert Davis and Ciaudia It is delightful reading inning to end, the plot is Dime 1776, the most ro- (partofour history, ncipalcharacters are Bene- »ld, his wife and Major id the lovely heroine Mar ta plot is well conceived »dout, You feel you are “8 people. The conver- «sparkling and the Ians nutilul. The book is now mds of the illustrators and i nod will soon be out. % public will enjoy a kn they read the initial fees Davis and Bran- J prediction is that Mar- * be a complete success ’ ,e to feel proud of the ’doare Bainbridge girls, (predated the work has to W. R. Newsome. n Interesting Figures. lowing figures concern- Jfnancial condition of the idge have been com- derk Wimberly of the city will furnish interest- lor many who like to 'i the finances and in- •netown: ^ ,ax valuations $1,794,- ^o°8, or eight mills, from special taxes,etc. tlO,ooo. 1 6 indebtedness con- debt of * 3,0o0; s »8,ooo; water bonds population of Bain* ““mated at 5,025. We 0st promising outlook, »ater w ays, the most railway system, in fact future for Bain- * town is well able to i ’ many times the ,, ntl s outstanding, and ^raen the citizens to degree. A new law firm composed of J. D. Talbert and J. W. Talbert has located in Bainbridge with offices in the Chason building west of the old court square. The members of this firm are Colonel Jefferson D. Talbert, of Brinson, who was for many years a practitioner at the Bainbridge bar, and who hai held public office in Decatur county with credit to himself. The junior member, Mr. J. W. Talbert, is a son of the senoir member and is a young man of bright pros pects, He recently graduated from the law department of the Uniyersity of Georgia. He was located at Cartersville for several months and made many friends in that town. The Search Light introduces this new firm to the litigants of the county with the belief that they are fully equipped to attend to all law business that may be entrusted to their hands. Twin Lakes Change Hands. The property known as Twin Lakes, consisting of 700 acres of land and the beautiful lakes thereon, was this week purchased by Messrs. J C. McCaski’l and J. S. McRee. This is a valuable piece of preperty and is only about two miles east of Bainbridge. The consideration is said to be about six thousand dollars. Col. West moreland formerly owned the property and since his death it passed into the hands of Mr. H. B. Brocket. Both there gentle man made valuable improvements on and additions to the property, until now it is considered one of the most valuable little places near the city. The new owners have not S'ated their object in acquiring the Twin Lake property, but as they are both keen'y alive to the valut of real estate in Bainbridge and vicinity, they evidently have plans in view that will add materially to the development of suburban real estate. It has been intimated that Shotwell street will be ex tended to the lakes and th it prop erty all along the line would be opened up ami sold for suburban residences. Twin I.akes could be made an ideal pleasure resort, and it is not improbable that they will be devoted to this purpose. Both Messrs. McCaskill and McRee are enthusiastic believers in the great future of Bainbridge and they are every day doing things that will surely make it possible. The Shooting Tournament. The tournament given by the Bainbridge Gun ClubMs in prog ress at the fair grounds, and crowds of enthusiastic gunners and spec- taters are on the grounds. Yes terday’s program was not complet ed and two of the events are to be contested this morning. Teams from Thomasville, Eu- faula, Albany, Americus, Boston, Valdosta, Tallabahassee, Quincy and Bainbridge are on hand; while individual experts, Messrs Hun, Osborne, Hightower, Anthony Elgin. The entrance fee of 25c. is charged visitors to the grounds and it hoped that everyone will turnout. The tournament is an expensive one and the Gun Club should be encouraged by the pub lic. Mr. Hanna Dies. Mr. J. A. Wells, of Faceville, was in town yesterday and re ported the sad death of Mr. Jeff Hanna, one of the highly respect^ ed families of that section of the county. Mr. Hanna was just 21 years of age and was quite popular among the people of his comnau* nity. 6 The death was caused from tuberculosis. . , , The remains were interred at Cool Springs church the following day. ___________ Important Notice. The public is hereby notified that T have this day leased to H B. Brockett the pasture the Parker Pasture, and all parties having cattle Cd rf° r!? m \fter "this date all ar rangements for pasturage must be made with Mr. Vtoc^U. H. C. Allen. Resolutions ol Respect. Whereas, our pastor, Bro. J. R. Jester, believing it his duty fo fur ther equip himself for his ministry by a course in the seminary, and in order to do this has resigned the care of this church, Therefore be it resolved— ist. That we accept his resigna tion with reluctance. 2nd. That we believe his pasto rate of a little over two years has been productive of great good for the cause of our Master, in that the church has put on a new growth, the members striving for higher living, and many sinners being born into the Kingdom. 3rd. That while we regret to give up one who has shown him self such a faithful, earnest, con secrated servant of the Lord, we shall attend him with our love, and the prayer that God may bless him and his family in whatever field they may go. 4th. That a copy of these reso lutions be presented to Bro. Jes ter, also that one be put upon the minutes of the church. Respectfully submitted, G. B. Toole, R R. Bklohek, M. D„ Calhoun. In New Quarters. The Bainbridge State Bank will move into its new quarters nixt Monday evening and Tuesday morning will find depositors in this splendid bank stepping into the building formerly occupied by the Oak Citv Drug Company, but thev will be unable to recognize it. This is one of the prettiest bank buildings m this section of the state, and certainly its fixtures are the nicest we have seen south of Macon. All friends of the bank are cordially invited to step jn and view the surroundings. Cashier Perry has been giving his personal supervision to the work of repair ing the building and he has suc ceeded in having the work done to his own liking. It is easier to step in and see these surroundings than it is to describe them. Wedding. Married at the Ordinary’s office in this city on Sunday nwrnmg last, Mr. Jas. Jemmison to Miu Annie Bell Mainor, both of Ozark Ala. The couple came in on the night train and immediately sought out Judge Maxwell, who issued the license and proceeded to tie the nuptial knot. The couple were both young, and it « “PP^ that there were parental objec tions. Anyway, love laughs at orison bars, and the two hearts were made one. They took the returning train for their home. Court Martial Ordered. Acting upon the findings of the military court of inquiry, which has just reported upon the con duct of the state troops during the recent Statesboro trial during which two negroes were taken from the officers and burned, Gov ernor Terrell has ordered a court martial of Capt. Hitch and his subordinates and the hearing will be had at Savannah. Judge Ad vocate General George M. Napier, of Atlanta, will prosecute the cases, while Col. Clifford Ander son, of Atlanta, will head the court martial. The findings of the court of in quiry over which Col. Wooten presided were to the effec'' that the officers were guilty of having made no attempt to cneck the mob, and of having refused to ex- ercise even ordinary precaution by keeping the crowds away from the court house. Especially is the re- port detrim 'nt.il to Capt. Hitch himself. The court d ies every thing but charge open cowardice on the part of the officers in not allowing the military to retake the ptisoners from the mob after they had them, and expresses the con fidence that such could have been done. The state will watch the pro ceedings of the court martial with unusual interest. Of course it is impossible to forecast results. Democratic Rally Day. We ag in call the attention of our citizens to the big democratic speaking that is scheduled for Bainbridge September 24th, at which Senators Clay and Bacon will deliver the principal addresses. It is likely that this is the first op portunity that many Decatur county citizens have ever had of hearing these distinguished citi* zens and public officials. You may not have another opportunity either. Senators Bacon and Clay are in close touch with matters at Wash ington and should be able to give you a good idea as to the pros pects for democratic success this year Capt. John D. Harrell joins us in requesting that as many ot the citizens as can do so will at tend. Keep in mind the date, September 24th. Engaged to Bnlld Collecting Links. Moultrie, Ga, Sept. 11.—J. M. Odom, a well known railroad builder of this section, has been engaged to build one of the links necessary to complete the railroad from Hawkinsville to Bainbridge. There are a number ot short rail* roads and tram road* that almost connect these two points and they are being linked together and will probably be organized under one management. The road will traverse a very fine country and touch the im portant towns of Hawkinsville, Ashburn, Willingham, Sylvester, Carlysle, Tichnor, Doerun, Sale City, Pelham and Bainbridge. Only a few miles remain to be filled in to complete tnis through line—Macon Telegraph. Laltaous’s Bargain Page. M. D. Calhoun, proprietor of the Cut Price Store, takes up an cn tire page of today’s paper telling the readers of the many bargains he has in stock. Mr. Calhoun has just returned from New York and other eastern markets and his va ried stock should be ample for any one to pick from. Another thing about it is that Mr. Calhoun gives the prices right before your eyes, so that you may read them and see that his claims are true when says that hd is running goods on the market cheaper than ever be fore. This ad appears on our eighth page. It is . Dry in OriHta. Griffin, Ga . Sept 12 —The local option election held here today re sulted in a victory for the prohibi tionists, who won by a majority of 92. Everything passed off quietly with no disturbances, although each side worked unceasingly. It is believed that this large majority will place Spalding county irrevo cably in the dry column. Mr. Carter Diartisn Plea, After an illness of two weeks or more with continued fever Mr. Carter Donalson. one of the very best known and prominent citi zens of Pine Hill district, passed away Tuesday night in the pres ence of his sorrowing family and a number of friends. News reached the city late Tuesday evening that Mr. Donalson was extremely low and that his death was hourly ex pected. His remains were interred the following day and many prom inent citiaens were present. By years of honest toil and thrift Mr. Donalson bad accumulated a neat property and was able to give his family every reasonable oppor tunity. He leaves a large family, among them several minor. child ren. The deceased was a splendid citiz.-n, a true friend and by his manly conduct had drawn many friends unto himself He was a metnb-jr of the Masonic fraternity, his membership resting in Orion Lofge of this cPy. To tie relatives nt the -’ec Msed the Search Light ex cmU its warmest sympathies in their hour of affliction. Oar CaHtge Term Regies. The fall term of the Georgia Southern Military College of this city opened Monday morning un der the presidency of Prof. Jas. A Caldwell, and a corps of able and experienced instructors. The en rollment was larger than previous seasons which is indeed encourag ing both to the faculty and the trustees. Prof. Caldwell has had a great deal of experience in the school room and he com^s to Bainbridge with the highest recommendations. A small matriculation tee hat been assessed both for local students and non-residents, which amount varies as to the classes entered. These rates were published in our last issue, as may be seen by ref erence. There is no good reason why Bainbridge should not have the beRt school system in the state Our location is desirable, our health good, ra Iway facilities ex cellent, and besides we have a good faculty. - Had Better DUbaad. We have heaid rumors of a be fore day club in the eastern por< tion of the county, but these ru mors have neither been confirmed nor denied. If there should be club of this kind it would prove unfortunate, since there are more pleasant and peaceable peo ple than those of this section, and we should regret to see them dis turbed; at the same time when they have once been aroused there are certainly none more determined and uncompromising than they. If there are before day clubs in Decatur county the most fortunate and sensible plan they could pur sue at this time would be to dis band at once and forever. Marriage at Hdercads. Married at the home of the bride in Eldorendo, on Sunday evening last at 3 o’clock, Mr. H. J. Hatcher to Miss Eva Valentine, Judge T. E Rich officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number ot friends. Immediately after the marriage the couple boarded the north bound train for Arlington, which place they will make their future home. Mr. Hatcher is a native of this county, but is at this time bolding a posi tion with Cowart & Lofton. The Search Light extends con gratulations. Death Near Recovery. One of tbe oldest and most highly respected ladies of ibe Re covery district, Mrs. Rebecca Smith passed away at bei home Friday last in tbe presence of th family. She was 83 year* of age arid was the mother of Mr. H M Emanuel, Messrs. Sam and Chas. Smith. Deceased was beloved by all who knew her. She was good woman and will be missed from her community The Search Light extends sym pathy to those who mourn her de parture. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. The Bute Normal Suhool at Ath ens bss begun its fall term under brighter suspioee then usual. Here tofore s goodly number .of Decatur county teaobere attended that insti tution and tbe work U beginning to tell In the school rooms of tbe oounty. To theee teachers from De catur county who are enrolled amo g the present matriculate*, we bare a word of enoonragement, and we hope that they will return to their native oonnty thoroughly in»- bned with the importance of thor ough sohool work. It Is a healthy sign when teachers become im- pressed with the ides of self equip ment, and pay out their salaries from year to year in order that they ay beeome better prepared to meet tbe increased requirement* of our teaobere. Mr. N. O. Bell, of (Jlinbax, has re moved to Quincy, Fla., where he has entered the mercantile field. Mr. Bell was one of the most highly re spected citizens of the county and it is with regret that we lesrn tbst be has decided to locate elsewhere for the future However, oor beet wishee go out to him in his new borne an! surroundings, and we trust that be and bis inter .sting fam ily will be reoetved into tbe bosom of Qninoy'* beat people, where they will forge their way at onoe. We are always regretful at the depart ure of those citiaens who have been lifelobg and loyal cltisens of our county. Such a citiren ha* been Mr. Bell whose removal to Qilnoy we have above noted. Tbe baseball fever seem* to have been spreading more of late in these region* than nasal. For awhile tbe eastern side of tbe oounty bad teams and played games between rival towns. It doth now appear, how ever, that the seal of war baa been transferred Iron the eastern to the western portion of the oounty. Don- sltonville and Brinson played two interesting games last week on the Iron City diamond, resulting in a victory sod a defeat each for Brin- son and Donaleonville. In all prob ability tbe lie game will be played at an early date. Now is the best lime in the world to subscribe for your county paper, and the Search Light is the be t pa per in the oounty. Thin is true for the resxon thst we publish all th* legal ads officially, we give the news from every section of the county, soil we give it while 't is fresh. You cannot afford to deprive your self of tbe Search Light when it costs you but one dolltr. You are now selling your cotton, drop in to see os, deposit jour do'lsr and WC guarantee to do tbe reel. On Wedacedsy night last an an- known bnrgisr attempted , to enter the reel deuce of Mrs. K. A. Harrsll in this city. Tbe alarm was raised Mrs. Harrell, sod Hr. Herbert Har rell ran oat with a pistol and Bred three, times at the fleeing burglar. Barglnry is becoming entirely too common in Bsiabridge and our of ficer* are besought to exeroite their greatest possible diligence toward arresting the lawless band wbiob aeem* to have suddenly Infested the town. We cull attention to a dipping from the Macon Telegraph of Mon day last relative to the construction of tbe railroad from Hawkinsville to Bsinbridge. Tbe revival of this suer will meet with concern in tbieeity. Tbe engagement of a con tractor to go to work on tbe exten sion of the Hawkinsville db Florida Southern certainly looks like tbe pro jectors are in real earnest. What Bainbridge wants la to beoom* as great a railroad oenter aa possible.. Pavo Lodge No. 172 la tbe name of a new lodge of Knight* of Pythias instituted at Pavo, Ga., last Friday night. J. Frank Harris was sleeted Chancellor Commander. The new lodge 00must* of twenty-one members, and starts off with splen-. did prospect*. Pylbianism in Bain bridge baa been growing rapidly tor the past three years. Decatur Lodge meet* flrat sod third Thnrsdav night*. Judge Bower is death on the va. grants, sod we believe that public sympathy is all with him in his ef forts to break op the vagrant hordes tbst infest tbe oountv, and whose member* detect honest toiL If the vagrant will not work for bimsolf he should be given an opportunity to work for his oonnty. Sept. I3> *9°5

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The Bainbridge search light. (Bainbridge, Ga.) 1903-1915, September 16, 1904, Image 1