The Bainbridge search light. (Bainbridge, Ga.) 1903-1915, September 01, 1911, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextOrdinarys Office 0*ast 0 BURNED SUNDAY NIGHT sion Cause Much Excitement - acfaine an! Garage Burned siderable excitement was early Sunday night when soline tank of the automo olonging to Mr. Will Town- exploded. The' explosion sard nearly all over the Jesse Townsend had just ned from a ride in the ma- a nd run it into the small ing kept for the purpose on street. As soon as the eturned Mr. Will Townsend out and filled the tank with line. He had finished and ed back into the house when explosion occurred. The osion came just as he had hed the door leading out the small garage. Mr. ns end was blown something ;twenty feet out on the grass the yard. The flames died his clothing on the back i ton to bottom. Mr. Town- was so dazed by the shock he was hardly at himself )>.ne time. e machine as well as the ding was consumed by the eg. The explosion’ caused excitement that hundreds topic were on the scene in a minutes. The fire depart- ;i t was called' out and kept femes from doing more dam- iiere was some insurance car- i the machine but it is not wn what amount was ear- Epworth News. Sorry to say there was’nt any Sunday School at Epworth Sun day on account of our Superen- tendant being sick. We hope he will he able to attend next Sun day. Miss Ida Evans of jakin is the guest of her Uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Moneyham, this week. Prof. J. E. Coker and daugh ter, Miss Lena, attended the sing at Pisgah Thursday. A large crowd attended the sing at Pisgah as it was the last day and we had some of the best singing that we have had in this community in several years. Miss Mary Lambert is snend- ing several days with Miss Lena Coker north of Whigham. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Johnson spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Prior Jones. Misses Georgia and Nettie San ders attended preaching at Pis gah Sunday and afterwards took dinner with Misses Mary and Annie Yawn. Mr. Joe Hammack returned to Midland City, Alabama, Friday after attending the last days of Prof. Dykes’ school at Pisgah. Austin Maxwell and Miss Lil lie Taylor were out at Epworth Sunday. Messrs. G. W. Maxwell and Jimmie Taylor spent a few days of last week on the river. Mr. James Kelly and Miss Lil lie Jones were out driving Sun day afternoon. Miss Lillie Trawick and mother attended preaching at Pisgah Sunday and afterwards dined with Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Money- ham. Prizes for Best Products Brought by Decatur Fanners Products will be Brought here and Displayed Before Being Carried to Tifton New Road Machine he new road machine recent- bought by the county com- ■sioners, will arrive in about ys. he machinery will consist of soline engine of the automo- type. The engine pulls e road graders and will, it is d, do the work of 18 mules, will pull two gangs of disc ws. There is a machine of tne type now in operation Randolph county all the missioners have beento county and inspected the tk as well as the mchine at rk. The machine !s said to be cap b of working four to five is of road in a day. The object of the commission- in buying the machine is to ilitate the work and get the ds of the county all worked quickly as possible. We are AH Interested In the Decatur county agricul- ral display at Tifton. That is hat we call Patriotism, Faith home industries. Let the °od work go on. Speaking in- Itution—48 years-serviee for 1 public good—and now they ■ you to allow this their fall ; it’.g. Friday, September 1st. ad page ad for full particulars. he Presbyterian Church sendees will be resumed at r:i - Presbyterian Church next unday morning and evening. ; r ‘'- l>ustor will be glad to see j' er >' member of the congrega- lon present. Diffie hens Rev. C. E. Boland of Faceville, was a pleasant visitor in our town Wednesday. Mr. Jim Cook made a business trip to Babcock Monday. Mrs. L S. Perry of Berlin, is the guest of relatives here. Mrs. Brown Hogan and chil dren of Babcock, were here Wednesday. The many friends of Mr. D. Cliff Jester are delighted to know that h i has accepted a pe sition here. Miss Mittie Hines and Robert Cole have returned from a months stay at Jakin. Mrs. Clayton Pelham and chil dren are at home again after an extended visit to Dothan and Montgomery. Mr. G. E. Luntsford has re turned from a business trip to Albany and ThomasviHe. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jester are now living in their home which has just been completed. Miss Fountain of Havanas, Fla., is spending the week-end with Miss Rossie Mathis. PROTRACTED MEETH56 The tent meeting at Vada which was conducted by Rev. C. C. Boland, assisted by Rev. F. A. Ratcliff, closed last Sunday night with 58 members. In spite of the opposition which prevailed at first great results were accomplished. The entire community was stirred to the core and greatly strengthened, many souls were saved and God s name glorified. A church was organized and we are expecting still greater results from mieting. Following is a list of prizes of 1st prize, 2.G0 fered to the farmers of Decatur 2nd prize, 1.00 county for products to be brought Best half dozen lemons. in to Bainbridge on Sept. 20-21. 1st prize, ?.00 Mr. John W. Greer of Tifton, 2nd prize, 1.00 who was here first of the week, Best Japanese persimmons. saw a number of the business 1st prize, 1.00 men and the movement was 2nd prize, .50 started that will mean ■ great Best display of Decatur county things for Decatur county. grown tobacco, shade or sun, Best half dozen stalks of cot mode of cultivation, cost of pro ton, short staple with amount of duction and number of pounds fertilizer used, mode of cultiva per acre. tion and cost of production. 1st prize, 10.08 1st prize, $ 10.00 2nd prize, 5.00 2nd prize, 5.00 3rd prize, 2.00 3rd prize, 2.50 Best display of tobacco pack- Best 1-2 dozen stalks Sea Is ers. land cotton. 1st prize, 10.00 1st prize, 10.00 2nd prize, 5.00 2nd prize. 5.00 Best display of cigars, wrap- Best dozen stalks of corn, ped is Decatur county grown to weight as well as size of ears bacco and made in Decatur ioun- considered. ty. 1st prize, 10.00 1st prize, 10.00 2nd prize, 5.00 2nd prize, 5.00 3rd prize, 1.50 •Best bale Timothy hay. Best half bushel of seed oats, 1st prize, 3.00 description of growing an d 2nd prize, 2.00 amount of fertilizer used. Best bale of Alfalfa hay 1st. prize, 3.00 1st prize, 3.00 2nd prize, 2.00 2nd prize, 2.00 Best six sheaves of oats, co»- Best bale of Bermuda hay. ditions as above. 1st prize, 8.00 1st prize. 3.00 2nd prize, 2.00 2nd prize, 2.00 Best bale of mixed hay. Best six stalks of green or red 1st prize, 3.00 cane, from half acre. 2nd prize, 2.00 1st prize, 5.00 Best display of sane syrup, 2nd prize, 2.00 cans or bottles. Best bushel of sweet potatoes, 1st prize, 5.00 selected from half acre. 2nd prize, 2.00 1st prize, 5.00 Best display of cotton oil 2nd prize, 2.00 Best half doz. cushaws, grown on any plat of land. 1st prize, 1.00 2nd prize, .50 Best half dozen pumpkins. 1st prize, 1 00 2nd prize, .50 Best half dozen cabbage. 1st prize, 2.00 2nd prize, 1.00 Best half dozen bunches of tur lfleeting Last Night. The mass meeting at the court house last night was even great er than the meeting Tuesday night. It was the largest gath ering of the kind ever see# in Bainbridge. September 20, and 21, were the days set apart for the farm ers of the county to bring in their exhibits. All the products should be brougt in on the 20th if possible. The list of prizes will be found in another column. Farmers from every section of the county are expected to com' to Bainbridge on the two days mentioned with their exhibits and to see what can be raised in Decatur county. The display will be a revelation * to even De catur county people. From the displays brought here will be selected the exhibits to be carried to Tifton and shown in the big land exposition to be held titere. Every farmer is expected to do his best, as the success of the undertaking depends very large ly upon them. At the meeting la'st night a subscription list was opened and sevewil hundred dollars was raised to defray the expenses and pay the premiums. Everybody is invited t,o help in this also, as nothing of the kind can be done without money. Contributions can be sent to Mr. W. O. Fleming, Secretary and Treasurer. The Agricultural Exhibit. From this . county at Tifton will be a great success. Every body is interested. Let the good work go on. Read about it; also read the one page ad of tne Flint River Store in this weeks paper announcing their Fall Opening. Begins Friday, Sep. 1st and con tinuing 10 days. Don’t miss it. CYRENE INSTITUTE OPEN SEPT. 4 Blight Outlook for the School Next Year 5,| 2.00 i( ted 2.0&) b/A) nips. 1st prize, 2nd prize, Best half dozen celery. 1st prize, 2nd prize, 2.00 1.00 bunches of 1.00 .56 Best half dozen sugar beets. 2.00, 1.00 1.50 1.00 produets. 1st prize, 2nd prize. Best display of naval stores^ products. 1st prize, 2nd prize, Two best hams. Best cured side of baoon, ft00 Best bushel ef ground pew, W Best bunch of ground peas |j- tact. 1.00 Best display of Fullers Earth from crude to finished product. 5.00 Best bunah bananas. 2.00 Best pound of English Wal nuts. i.e§ Best display of pot plants. 1st prize, 3.00 2nd prize, 2.00. Best display of needle work. 1st prize, 3.00 2nd prize, 2.00 Largeet variety of pickles, jams, vegetables &c., put up by one person. 1st, prize, 3.00 2. oo 3.00*/ Best one doze* - Brick, made in 2. OOv Decatur cGgntyifrom Decatur 1st prize, 2nd prize, Best two water melons. 1st prize, 2nd prize, Best half bushel ef Irish pota toes. 1st prize, 2.50 2nd prize, 1.00 Best five pounds of pecans. 1st prize, 2nd prize, ' . Best display of canned (Jbro- ^bunty clay. J , 2.60 ducts and fruits, not less t)C,*| jlest agriculture' disp ty made half dozen cans. bu any colored farmer in the 1st prize, 3.00 icjinty. 2nd prize, 2.00 | tylst prize, 7.00. Best display of jc’.Iias^r'UBS |f 2nd prize, 3.00 &c., put up by housewives. Largest display made by any Another Fine Cotton Stalk. Mr. j. W. Butts brought to the Search Light office Monday a stalk of cotton raised on Mr. S. T I( Salter’s farm in the upper partfeof the county that goes ahead of any stalk yet brought here for the number of matured boll;. t) The editor has not counted the ,bolls but the stalk is said to have rk. 3 than 200. It is said the stalk was gathered from a field of several acres that wlH make a bale to the acre. Mr. Salter is said to be one of the beet fanners in that section of the county, and the sample stalk brought to this office would indicate that he is hard to beat. Gyrene, Ga., Aug. 27.—Every body is busy at Cyrene Institute getting things in readiness for the fall opening on Monday, September 4th. The prospect for the second year is usually bright, and new applications are coming in daily. Improvements have been made during the summer, which will make life more pleasant for the students, and which will enable the teachers to render more ef ficient service. The Dining Hall has been screened, water and lights have been extended to all buildings’ the lights have been improved by dropping from the ceiling in order to give sufficient light to study by, and a new iron tank, complete with a per fectly sanitary cover is being in stalled and will be ready for use at oi\ce. The faculty, as will be seen from our catalogue, is one of the strongest that can be found. Each teacher has ha^J years of successful experience. Every department, , Literary, Music, Elocution, Art, . and business is presided over by a teacher whose record is a guarantee of effi ciency. A cordial invitation is extend ed to all the patrons and friends of the school to be present at the opening exercises on Monday night, September 4th, at 8 p. m., and Tuesday morning at 9 a. m. Parents are especially urged to accompany their children to the opening in order that they may acquaint themselves with the local conditions and the school regulations, 3.00 - 2.00 pickles and 1st prize, j 2nd prize, | Best display ot i jams. I 1st prize, the 2nd prize, * Best half dozen oranges. 2.00 1.00 one person in the county. 1st prize, 2nd prize, 7.00 3.00 FOR SALE—Two-burner oil stove with oven. Apply 148 West street. At The Baptist Church. Dr. Carl W. Minor will arrive home this week from his vaca tion and will occupy his pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday mern ing and night. Everybody has a cordial invi tation to attend these services. Mrs. H. C. Thompson, formal ly of Brinson, but now of Augus ta, leaves Wednesday for Wash ington, D. C., Buffalo and New York City, where she will be gone for some time visiting rela tives. Mrs. D. C. Rogers, ef Brinson, will return home Satur day after a visit of several weeks to Augusta, visiting her daugter Mrs. IT. C. Thompson, her r ;nds will be glad to see her home again. Horse Killed by Lightening A horse belonging to Mr. A. P. Jones of Faceville, was struck and instantly killed by lighten-, ing Friday of last week. The horse was hitched to a large oak and Mr. Jones pnd others were in a building near by when the bolt of lightening struck the horse. Some of the party were slightly shocked but no other serious damage was done. W. N. U. Mtstiaf tf Bswta Amentia The Woman's Missionary Un ion of the Bowen Association wilT hold its annual meeting at Bain bridge, Sept. 20th to 22nd. Each organization is requested to elect two delegates and send names at once to Mrs. G. B. Toole that homes may be provid ed. Churches where no Women’s Societies exist are mast earnest ly requested to send twe repre sentatives that they may see and know of the work we are doing. The first session will be held at 7:30 p. ra. on the night of the 20th (Wed.) and*a full attend ance of delegates is desired an State Missions will be discussed by some of our state workers. All interested in mission work are most cordially invited to meet with us. Mrs. Chas. Hodges Supt. W. M. U. Work. Arlington, Blakely and Camil la papers will please copy.

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The Bainbridge search light. (Bainbridge, Ga.) 1903-1915, September 01, 1911, Image 1