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The Bainbridge Search Light
NUMBER 4.
BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1904.
SI.OO YEAR IN ADVANCE
OFFICIAL ORGAN OK DECATUR COUNTY AND CITY OF BAINBRIDGE.
^Improve
emeot Company.
• issue've publish ah ap-
for charter, drawn up by
r0 f prominent men of
oni w ho desire to be in-
y under the name of
in»rk Improvement Com-
Lanark Springs,” and who
their ulterior purpose the
ent and beautifying of
olar summer resort on the
pd A.
(orpsrators are Hon. Jno
alson, W. M. Legg, R. L
\V. Callahan, of Bain-
a„d Hon. J. P. Williams of
^ a |l wealthy, influential
mcct-ssful business men.
itntlemen have become lm-
'with the fact that Lanark
tome improvements and
ican easily be transformed
ideal resort, and one that
ime be sought by people
nit the South, and in or-
irther hasten the develop-
the place, they have or-
themselves into this com
jd will expend large sums
oving the place. The capi-
is $25,000 and of this ov-
ooohas already been paid
object of the company is
the improvement of La-
sd secondly the pecuniary
the incorporators them-
The offices will be either
iridge or Lanark, which
ice seems most fitting to
:tors.
»n as the charter is grant-
«e enterprising gentlemen
pn their work of improve-
in a short time, Lanhrk
transformed beyond recog-
Pavilions, bath houses,
and fine hotels will be
tid a beautiful shell road
will render driving, and
a source of great pleasure,
wish the new company the
eatest success, and predict
the course of a short while
[Springs will be considered
lalof any resort in the south
Resolutions of Respect.
teas, on November 14th,
I pleased God to take from
1st our beloved sister Mrs
Brown, and while we all
r loss deeply, our grief is
fd by the thought that our
her eternal gain. Living
etted three score years and
ivotmg her entire life to the
g and comforting of those
her, her declining years
•tightened with the know’
“fa life well spent, and the
observance of requirement
Christian Religion. She
thinker of pure thoughts, a
it of brave words and a doer
ttous deeds, and now that
B reached the heaven that
* d*ad have reached and
! the voyage of every life
<n d, we her friends who even
£ hastening after her pay
Werness and tears this our
”0 her virtues.
Wore be it resolved. That
“heath of our sister the com
’has lost one of its most
citizens. The church one
®ost consecrated members
Attest workers and the world
£ a bright and shining light,
.j children have lost a lov-
devoted mother and her
a true and loyal wife, who
‘ Walked with him through
e lor more than fifry years
to him a memory to be
cherished.
^ocopy of these resolutions
- “ "Pon the minutes of the
* n d a copy be sent to the
Ll ght and Liberal for pub-
Street Carnival Proposed.
An effort is being made by some
of the citizens of the town to in
duce the merchants and business
men to become interested in hold
ing a carnival in Bainbridge during
Xmas week, but as vet no encour
agement has been given to the
plan. A number of prominent
men of the city were interviewe 1
this week on the subject, but it
seems the majority do not tavor
the idea. And in our opinion they
are right.
For the past several years Xmas
carnivals or street shows have
been here and each time, the peo
pie were dissatisfied with the na
ture and results of the shows. The
order of attractions that came,
were of low order, such as the la
dies and children could not attend
and consequently could not enjoy.
The effect was demoralizing, and
was productive of neither finans
cial nor moral goo-l to the town.
The street shows that are en
deavoring to gain admittance
here this year, are no doubt of the
same order, and we believe we
voice the wishes of the entire com
munity when we say that we do
not want such things here during
the holiday season or at any oth
er time. Other towns, that have
had the carnivals have not found
them beneficial, and there is no
reason why we should desire to
have one. We do not believe our
merchants will take any interest
in the movement.
Electric Light Question.
Because of the fact that the
e'ectnc light plant has not been
operation during the greater
part of the month, many of the
citizens seem to be impressed with
the idea that there will be no light
bill due this month. On the con
trary, during the first ten days of
the present month, the electric
lights were in use, and as this con
stitutes about one third of the
month, every one will have to pav
one third of the usual amount of
his bill. As was stated before
this bill must be paid between the
first and fifth of the month, we
cannot add, that if you don’t pay
your bill your lights will be cut
off, as was annouuced and carried
out on the previous month, but
you are expected to pay it and
promptly else the city authorities
will make you aware of
neglect.
There should be no complaint
on the part of any one in regard
to this matter for, as is known, the
city will necessarily be forced to
expend a large sum in improving
the plant; and if we really desire
excellent light service, we should
urgently do our part in furthering
the movement.
Our New Depot.
Our new | asfcenger depot which
has been under construction for
some time, and the completion of
which has been anxiously awaited
by our own citizens add the tra
velling public generally will soon
be ready for occupancy. We un-
derstmd that about all that re
mains to be done is the work on
the roadway department, which
consists of laying the switches
and sidetracks, clearing up the
right-of-way and the grounds sur
rounding. This will be done at
once, and we will at last be in our
new depot; which, while small
will be one of the most elegantly
appointed on the A. C. L. Ry.
The converting of the grounds
surrounding, into an attractive
park will add materially to the ap
pearance of the depot itself, and
it is stipulated in the contract
between the citizens and the rail
road.
We also learn that the officials
of the road are soon to begin the
erection of a brand new freight
depot, which will extend up along
the company’s right of way facing
the street which crosses the
tracks at the water tank. This
will make the freight and passen
ger departments in sufficient prox
imity to enable them to come un
der one management, as they are
now. This will reduce the dis
tance our freight wagons will have
to haul goods.
Commissioners Meet Moidsy.
The regular monthly meeting
of the County Board of Roads and
Revenue will convene Monday,
and it is probable that something
will be done in regard to the opera
tion of the road law recommended
by the May term Grand Jury. Of
course it will be too big an under
taking to be effected at once, but
we believe that it is the purpose of
the Board to begin as early as cir
cumstances will permit.
As set forth in our last issue,
the Board is under obligations to
carry out the laws which become
effective duringtheirterm of office,
or that were effective v.hen they
began in office. This law became
the law of the county after their
term began, and upon the recom
mendation of the Grand Jury. We
do not desire to discuss the wis
dom, or short comings of the law;
but we do b ;li ;ve ’hat after it is
once in operation, and the roads
are improved, the people will be
pleased. We believe this, basing
our belief upon the actual exper
ience of other surrounding coun
ties that have tried the law, and
who expect to continue its opera
tion.
Improving Long Distance Phones.
Since the pnrehase of the Low-
ey Telephone line between Bain
bridge and Jakin, the purchasers,
the Bell Telephone people have,rWork.
begun in earnest to improve the
system. They are putting in sub
stantial poles along the entire line,
and will as soon as' 1 this is done
place additional wires on them,
and in other ways improve the ser
vice. As it will be remembered
the differences between the Bain
bridge Telephone Exchange and
the Bell people have been adjusted
upon a satisfactory basis and the
long distance line will be operated
in connection with the local ex
change.
What Bainbridge now wants is
the extension of the phone system
west to Dothan and other points.
We understand that this will be
the expectation of the new owners
of the system.
Another possibility is that the
Postal Telegraph service will be
extended to this city. At this
time the Western Union has the
exclusive business of the town,
and many people complain that
the business is badly handled; not
from this point, but at the relay
stations.
City Court Meets.
The regular December term of
City Court meets next Monday,
and it will likely take up the allot
ted term, since a great deal of the
misdemeanor business from the
Superior court has been transfer
red to the City Court for prosecu
tion.
In addition, the new officers of
this court will begin their active
Both Judge Harrell and
Solicitor O’Neal were sworn in
last week, and their terms have
already begun. The retiring of
ficers have performed diligently
their duties and we feel it but just
to them to say that we have never
had a more faithful corps of offic
ials. We likewise believe that the
new officers will maintain the re
cord of this court for fairness,
promptness, and at the same lime
make it a money saving institution.
Here’s to our able incoming
officers; and here’s to our able out
going officers, as well.
Culpepper Qeto Term.
One of the most interesting
trials of the recent term of the Su
perior court was that of VI r Will
Culpepper charged with the mur
der of Mr D A Folds in June last,
in the streets of Donalsunville.
The trial lasted f >r three days, the
defendant being represented by
Col Jesse Walters of Albany, Col
M E O'Neal of this city and Col.
Arthur Gray Powed, of Blakely.
The state was represented "by So
licitor General Wooten, mid the
firm of Harrell & Mansfield, of
this city. The case was a hard
fought one throughour and the
jury experienced d ffiju'tv in
reaching a verdict, having been
out nine hours befo e an agree
ment was reached. Tne verdict
was one of voluntary manslaugh
ter. Judge Sheffield in passing
sentence imposed twenty years
imprisonment in the state peniten
tiary, the extreme limit of the law.
Culpepper appeared to be well
pleased with the outcome of the
case, and will make no effort to
secure a new trial.
The crime for which he was
convicted was the killing of D A
Folds in Donalsonville, last June.
As will be remembered the Search
Light gave a full account of the
affair at the time. It is therefore
unnecessary to reconnt the par
ticulars of the affair.
6!
•^ er of the committee,
Mrs. Wm. Detwiler,
Mrs. J. L. Davis,
Mrs. Mart Franklin.
New Grocery Firm.
Messrs. E. H. Piper and Jake
Born have purchased the entire
stock of groceries of Mr. J. M.
Tyler, and will continue to conduct
the business at the same popular
stand. Mr. Tyler and family so
we understand, will return to Quit-
man, where Mr. Tyler is consider
ing going into the wholesale groc
ery business. His many Bain
bridge friends will regret to lose
him and his pleasant family.
The new firm is composed ot
two of the most popular and com
petent young business men 0
Bainbridge, and we predict for
them great success in their
enterprise. Until recently, Mr.
Piper was connected with the
Hotel Wainman, wh.Ie Mr. Born
was associated with the Callaha
Grocery Co.
West Side Mirrlaje.
Married at the home of the
bride's parents, two miles south of
Eldorendo, on Sundsy last, Mr.
Victor H. Smith to Miss Minnie
Bailey, J. H. Powell, Notary Pub
lic officiating. There were pres
ent about one h undred friends and
well wishers.
The groom is a prosperous
young truck grower and farmer of
the west side, a son of Mr. W. J.
M. Smith, of Eldorendo, while the
bride is the daughter ot Mr. and
Mrs. John Bailey.
The Search Light extends con
gratulations.
To Have Bazaar.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church of this city announce that
according to their custom, they
will hold Xmas bazaar which will
begin on the 13th of December
and continue through the 15th.
For the past few years the ladies
have held these bazaars, and they
proved not only beneficial to the
ladies themselves, but a source of
pleasure for everyone.
This year quite an array of
beautiful things will be displayed
and those who are in search of
beautiful Christmas gifts, will find
the most dainty and attractive ar
ticles suitable tor presents at the
bazaar. The affair will be held
in one of the most popular build -
ings in the business portion of th e
eity and everything will be done to
render the place attractive and in
viting.
The proceeds will of course, go
to the Presbyterian church, and in
patronizing the ladies, you will not
only please them, but you will al
so be helping a worthy cause.
Baak SI atemeats.
Tnis week we publish the state?
ments ot the Bainbridge State
Bank, First National Bank of
Bainbridge, and the Bank of Don -
alsonville, and perusal of the fig
ures set down in each record will
snow mat Baiubridgc ami Decatur
county are in an unusually prosper
ous condition as evidenced by the
three leading banks in the county.
The financial condition of the
banks in a city or county, are
good indication of the condition of
the county and people, and when
such an excellent showing is made
as In the present case, the people
are encouraged and satisfied. Our
banks since their first establish
ment have been considered among
the safest and most reliable insti
tutions of the kind in the state,
and each year they have increased
in prosperity. The bank officials
are highly gratified at the stand
ing of each of the three banks, and
the state inspector in his reports
highly commends each.
Judge R, B. Kerr requests us to
express his appreciation for the as
sistance rendered him by neighbors
and friends in saving many of his
household goods from Friday’s fire
in which bis home was destroyed
Married orf the west side, on the
27th inst., Mr. W. C. Dawson to
Miss Ollie Strickland. The cere
mony was performed by Rev. E. T.
Dawson, brother of the groom
Congratulations are in order, and
are being received by the newly
married pair. They live near Brin
sou.
Will Move to Atlanta.
Mr. C. T. Blaum proprietor of
the Blaum Jewelry Company is
advertising his stock of Jewelry
and other goods, at {cost, the sale
at reduced prices beginning on
next Monday. Mr. Blaum is sell
ing out at cost in order to reduce
bis stock to a purchasable basis,
when it is very probable Mr. Nor
man Blaum of Dothan, will buy
the business and return to this
city. Mr. Norman Blaum is well
and favorably known here having
lived here for 'quite a while. We
will gladly welcome him and his
charming wife again as citizens of
our town. We understand that
Mr. C. T. Blaum and his family
will about January move to Atlan
ta where Mr. Blaum will enter
husiness.
May Get Appropriation,
The second regular session of
the 58th Congress will convene in
Washington next Monday and the
indications are that the coming
session will be a busy and impor
tant one. The Congressmen
throughout the United States
have left their homes for the cap-
itol and are preparing for their
three months stay m Washington.
It seems that the bills that are
commanding the most attention
among the congressmen as well as
the people of the country, are the
“rivers and harbors” and the ap
propriation bills, and a strong ef
fort will be made by those interest
ed to introduce and pass these
bills before the close of the present
session.
The people of this section and
of this city in particular, are much
interested in the river and harbor
bills, as we are strongly hoping
that our much neglected, beauti
ful Flint river will at least come
in for a share in the appropria
tions for the rivers of the country.
The question of an appropriation
for the Carrabetle harbor also, is
of great interest to us inasmuch
as it will greatly benefit us in
many ways.
Heretotore all the appropria
tion money has been expended on
the Chattahoochee river, leaving
the Flint totally unprovided for in
the matter of improvements.
We are growing tired of the
neglect of the Flint, and efforts
have been made to interest our
representatives, both senatorial
and congressional in the matter,
and if they carry out their prom
ises, the close of the session wi'l
find a handsome appropriation
laid aside for the improvement of
the Flint river. j
Senators Bacon and Clay in
their recent visit to this city be
came much enthused over the ad
vantages of our section, and readi
ly acknowledged that an approp
riation should be made tor our
river and the Carrabelle harbor.
They promised their best support
and we feel encouraged to believe
that there is a better time coming
for the people who dwell upon the
banks of the Flint, and who are
in close touch with Carrabelle and
the Gulf. 1
We must, in order to do our
part, keep the matter in the minds
of our representatives and at the
same time do everything that is in
our power to further the move
ment and thereby improve our
own condition and that of the sec-'
tion in which we live.
u
As Accident.
On Tuesday afternoon Frank
Brinkley, a negro employed at the
G F & A shops in west Bainbridge
was seriously hurt while working
near some cars in the yard. It
seems the negro was under the
car, when the chain connecting
two cars broke or became loosen
ed and the car wheel falling upon
the negroe’s neck, inflicted
painful injuries. Dr Gordon
Chason who was at once called in
to attend the man, states that
while seriously injured, he will
recover.
Services Saaday Next.
We are requested to make the an
nouncement tbst Rev. W. H
Scruggs, a prominent divine of Way
urose, will Sill the Baptist pulpit
next Sunday morning and evening.
The members of this congregation
wiill turn out in full numbers, while
a general invitation is extended all
to be present.
St Mary’s Oelld.
The annual meeting and election
of officers to serve for the ensuing
year by St. Mary’s Guild was held
at the residence of Mrs. W. G. D.
Tonge. on Monday afternoon last
at 3:30 o’clock.
The following officers were
elected: Mrs W O Wheeler, Pres.
Mr$|M J Warden, V Pres; Mrs B
W Howell, Sec; Mrs W G D
Tonge.
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