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THE BAINBRIDGE SEARCH LIGHT, BAINBRIDGE, GA. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1911
Ik Bainbridge Search light
Published Every Friday by The Search
Light Publishing Company.
P. B. Butler, Editor.
W. E. Butler, Business Mgr.
FAIR
Official advertising medium oi
Decatur County ana the City of
Bainbridge.
Uttered at the postoffice at Bainbridge
Ga., as necona-class mail matter.
Bainbridge, Ga., SEPT. 29,1911
Decatur county lands are be
ginning to go like they should
have been going for the past five
years.
It looks to us very much like
South Georgia has an opportunity
to furnish the next Governor of
Georgia. Wonder what the
people down in this neck of the
woods are going to do auout it?
Don’t think that because not
much is being said about the
hospital interest in such an insti
tution has died out. Not much.
In a few weeks a campaign will
be launched in earnest, which it
is hoped will mean one of the
best institutions of the kind in
the state.
Speaking of regular advertising,
the Caldwell Motor Car Company
is a splendid example. Their
trade is growing by leaps each
week. The volume of business
of that splendid company has
almost doubled of late. This
may be attributed to their meth
ods of advertising. They
always have something good and
have a mighty good way of tell
ing folks about it.
One of the great battleships of
the French navy blew up early
Monday Morning, causing the
death of 400 officers and men
besids completely wrecking the
vessel. It was one of the most
appalling catastrophes ever oc-
courring on a battleship. The
explosion was caused by a fire
which started and grew into a
blaze which could not be con
trolled and which swept the
magazine of the battleship
France is bowed down in grief
because of the terrible disaster,
while all the world is offering
sympathy.
Since’the fair here last week a
number of people have been talk
ing of going into the business of
raising ground peas on a large
scale. Some of the farmers be
lieve there is more money in
ground peas than cotton. The
display of that product was very
fine and proved to be one of the
main features of interest. One
farmer said that he had discover
ed that the farmers were feeding
one of their most valuable crops
to the hogs. He said more bush
els of ground peas than corn can
be made on an acre, and they
bring so much more per bushel
that it is the cheaper plan to
raise the ground peas for sale
and the corn for the purpose of
fattening hogs.
Tifton is filled to overflowing
with homeseekers from north
Georgia, the Carolinas, Ken
tucky, the Virginias and the
northwest. The eyes of these
people are on the great section
of country knowu as “Wiregrass
Geqrgia.,, The outside world
has found out at last that this
section has a peculiar grade of
soil not to be found anywhere
else, and that almost every pro
duct can be grown to advantage
on these lands. Outsiders are
realizing also that climatic con
ditions are ideal. The time is
.fast coming when this big stretch
of country will be the most thick-
ly| populated in the United
State. There is room now how
ever, for about two million peo
ple to find good homes, and the
effort is being made td go out
and get them. We hope the big
Land Exposition at Tifton will
prove to be a long step in that
direction.
CONCERNING THE 191
The fanners of DecAur county maj^Est as well begin prepar
ing now for a great court®' Ytw for It is better even now
to begin selecting the lanus «i whicj^will be grown the products
for exhibition. To begin now with^at feature of it will save
much calculating after awhlre. f
From present indications there will be handsome prizes given
for the best ten acres of corn, the best five acres of corn and the
best one acre of corn. Good prizes will also be given for cotton
yields, but the details will have to be arranged. The same may be
said about all other products.
What is of main interest just now is for the farmers to begin
planning for prize-winning crops of every description. This should
be done from one end of the county to the other. By beginning
this early each farmer can select the particular field or plat of
ground he prefers, and can prepare it to suit his own fancy, for
the reason that he will have plenty time in which to do such work.
No definite plans have been decided upon, but it is likely that
a site will be secured, on which the neccessary buildings will be
erected, and plans put in operation for a # big fair not only 1912, but
for each year to follow. In the building will be ample space set
apart for each militia district fn the county and three or more
prizes offered for the best display from the. districts. Then, there
will be place? for individual farms and prizes for those. All this
aside from the prizes for the best acres etc. Stalls, buildings etc.
will be arranged for stock, hogs and poultry, so that everything
can be brought in and cared for properly during the week of the
fair. One plan suggested is for the jjiain building to be two sto
ries with the entire seconc^floor devoted to the Women’s display
and to the schools of the county. Another suggestion is for two
buildings to be erected, each one to be a single story structure.
All these things however, will be arranged when definite plans are
being made.
The Search Light is speaking as though committees had al
ready been appointed for the big fair to be pulled off in 1912.
This has not been done in fact, but it has been virtually decided to
have this fair. It was at a big gathejjjpg of enthusiastic citizens
at the court house when a meeting was held to arrange for the ex
hibits to be sent to Tifton, and when the Decatur County Fair As
sociation was organized.
The Search Light intends to advertise and push this thing to
such an extent that people from every part of Georgia will come to
spend a week in Decatur county next fall. This paper believes it
is one of the greatest works it can possibly do and we intend to do
our full share. The Search Light has already been highly com
mended from every quarter for its strong pnll for Decator, but
when the movement for the big fair next fall is launched in earnest
we expect to take the field in a manner we have never done before.
Now, a word to the members of the Decatur County Fair As
sociation: We most earnestly suggest that no time be lost to set
tire big movement in motion. It will require a full year of earnest
work to do what should be done and get everything in good shape
for the opening day. A year may seem a long time, but when a
big enterprise is on hand it proves to be none too much time to do
the work.'
We suggest again, that a meeting be called as early as possi
ble and committees be appointed in each district of the county, so
that organizations may be perfea^ed in each one of those districts;
for on such district organization will depend largely the success
ot the enterprise. v
We have arrived at a poVt in the Statens development where
Decatur county has the best Aiportunity in her history to attract
settlers and manufacturing a terprises of various kinds. Decatur
county has more tha®fi halfVdllion acres lying idle. What will it
mean for the county’s development and progress if by holding a
great Fair we can induce a huncH^d new families to locate within
her bounds? And for this hundj^d to be supplemented by another
each year.
In the meantime let th\ farmers begin the preparations, and
at the same fime do d( of talking for the enterprise. Get every
body interestest, then the work will be easy on all. It means so
much for the county that no citizen can afford to be idle.
Look! Who’s Here
Wedndsday, the Hon. Roscoe
Luke, candidate for Governor of
South Georgia, was in the city.
He came over to try the case of
the Forbes Piano Co., vsRosehud
Oliver, he representing the de
fendant and ably assisted by
Solicitor M. E. O’Neal. We
thought that we had heard the
last echo of Oliver (A. D.) and
we apprehend that the Piano
Company has as it lost its case.
Judge Harrell announced that
he was disqualified to try the
case and counsel requested W. V.
Custer to preside. The case was
disposed of in short order on
rulings made by the Judge as to
introduction of evidence, a judg
ment of non-suit being taken
against the plaintiff.
Mr. and Mrs. J: S. Jackson,
of Dothan, Ala., spent Sunday
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. W. Callahan.
Mr. Sanford Harrell came over
from Waycross and spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. G. Harrell.
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Want, advertisements must be
paid for in advance at the rate
of one cent a word. No adver
tisement for less than 25 cents.
WHAT WILL THE BONDS DO FOR US?
FOR SALE—All my property on
West College street. Prices
reasonable for immediate sale.
Mrs. C. G. Campbell. P. 0.
Box 112, Bainbridge, Ga.
GASOLINE LANCH-For sale
or exchange for good make
automobile in fair running or
der. Launch in perfect con
dition. Will demonstrate any
time. Apply to, or address T.
F. Crawley, Bainbridge, Ga.
FOR SALE—Appier Seed Oats,
put up in new sacks, 80 cents
per bushel at White’s Mill
Station near Bainbridge. Ap
ply to W. R. Howell at White’s
Mill or write me at Austell,
Ga. J. W. White.
STRAYED OR STOLEN-Cow
and heifer calf. Cow is a dark
brown color, half Jersey about
four years old, horned and
wearing bell, marked with
swallowfork underbit and hole
in right ear, swallowfork and
underbit in left ear. Calf red
with same mark as mother,
one year old. Strayed from
my home Monday of this week.
Reward of five dollars for
information as to where they
can be found. Joe Perry, col
ored. Diffie, Ga.
FOR SALE—Good Automobile,
will sell for cash, or exchange
foi land, or live stock. In fact
see us. Good reason for sell
ing. Nice car for R. F. D. mail
carrier. Will sell cheap. Call
at 231 Water St. Bainbridge,
Ga., or address Charlton Fur
niture Co.
What will a new, modern school building, new city hall, paved
streets around the public square and the extension of the water
mains do for Bainbridge? ,
First of all, the work of building these improvements will give
employment to a large number of men and turn loose for circula
tion most of the $125,000 asked for.
It will enhance the value of the property of Bainbridge more
than the cost of making the improvements.
It will place Bainbridge in the front Jfink^~gj an "Educational
center in South Georgia. Hundreds of lyardjng pupils fm“i a dis
tance will oome here to attend school. / 1 ^ L»
The very fact that BainbridLe is making improverf ek^jto the
amount of $125,000 will inspire confidence in outside [manufactur
ing enterprises and cause them to Vook to this pl^ce fol] a lcoation.
It will mean more improvements to follow. Indiv lual enter
prises and corporate enterprises will spring up and now life
seen on every side. 1 /V
If this "work is done numbers of people will move here to edu
cate their children, because this will be a logical educational cen
ter. It will be the starting point for the population of Bainbridge
to double in a few years.
These are but a few of the advantages that will oome to this
city because of the improvements. Many other good things to fol
low pould be mentioned, and will be later.
We are glad to note that the people of Bainbridge want these
improvements, not only for the improvements, but for what they
will cause to follow. It will be the beginning of the growth of
Bainbridge into real greatness.
FOR SALE—Horse, -Buggy and
Harness at a bargain see me
quick. C. B. Scott.
FOR SALE—Good Automobile
for sale, will sell for cash, or
exchange for land, or live
stock, in fact see us. Good
reasons for selling. Call at
231 Water street, Bainbridge,
Ga., or address Chaelton Fur
niture Co, Nice car for R. F.
D. mail carrier. Will sell
cheap.
FOR RENT—2, or 3 comfortable
and convenient rooms furnish
ed. Verv close in. Oil stove
if desired. Convenient for
light housekeeping. Address
148 West street. Phone 186 L.
CABBAGE AND COLLARD
^PLANTS will be ready by
Sept. 10th. 25c per hundred,
$2.00 per 1,000. 5,000 lots
$1.50 per 1,000. W. L. In
gram, Havanna, Fla. 8-31-2t
FOR SALE—Two good single
delivery wagons in good con
dition with harness for each.
As I do not need them will sell
them for $25.00, C. N. Wil
son.
WANTED—I want to buy ten or
twenty acres land close to
Bainbridge pateally cleared
cant pay fancy price address.
9-22 t f D. R. Bryan.
Oct
TAX COLLECTOR’S
ROUNDS
I will be at the following named places
dates given below for the purpose of coileTl
ing State, County and School taxes f or ttT >
year 1910. - ine!
FIRST ROUND
Rock Pond, Monday,
Iron City, Tuesday,
Donalsonville, Wednesday,
Steam Mill, Thursday a. m.,
Boyettville, Thursday pgm.,
Spring Creek, Friday,
Kendricks, Saturday,
Recovet y, Monday,
Faceville, Tuesday,
Fowltown, Wednesday,
Attapulgus, Thursday a. m.,
Amsterdam, Thursday p. m.,
McRaeville, Friday a. m.,
Johnson’s Store*Friday p. m.,
Bells, Saturday,
Climax, Monday,
Parkers, Bell’s Store, Tuesday,
Belchers, Wednesday,
Brinson, Thursday,
Pine Hill, Friday,
Bainbridge, Saturday,
SECOND ROUND
Rock Pond, Monday a. m.,
Leia, Monday p. m.,
Iron City, Tuesday,
Donalsonville. Wednesday,
Steam Mill, Thursday a. rn.,
Boyettville, Thursday p. m.,
Spring Creek, Friday,
Kendricks, Saturday,
Recovery, Monday,
Faceville, Tuesday,
Fowltown, Wednesday,
Attapulgus, Thursday a. m.,
Amsterdam; Thursday p. m.,
McRaeville, Friday, a. m.,
Johnson’s Store, Friday p. m.,
Belt, Saturday,
Climax, Monday,
Parkers, Bell’s Store, Tuesday, “ 7
Belchers, Wednesday, “ 8
Brinson, Thursday, “ 9
Pine Hill, Friday, “ 10
Bainbridge, Saturday, >{ 11
and continously until the books close, which
will be positively on December 20th acord-
ing to law.
J, W. Butts, T. C.
SPECIAL NOTICE
I will have the Registration Boohs with
me and everybody is required to register for
next two years for 1911 and 1912.
J. W. Butts.
Nov.
Five Dollar Quality
That We Sell Regularly for Less
Our regular price for the Craddock
Shoe is '3.50 no more, no less. The
regular quality of the Craddock Shoe
is the equal of shoes that sell else
where for $5.00 and $6.00.
The
CRADDOCK
Shoe
AH Leathers
is made in all the latest patterns on
this season’s newest lasts.
If you will give us a half hour to fit
y°ur foot to a Craddock, you’ll never
1 l°°k further for style, comfort or dur-
ability. More wearfor the money tha
any other man’s shoe in this country.
c. B. Scott
Bainbridge, Ga-
$3.50
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