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afo? lainbrfage i’parrij l&igljt BAINBRIDGE. DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 16, 1912 $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOTE FOR JOHN E. DRAKE For Connty Treasurer, in the primary of March 13th. If elected will endeavor to be faithful and efficient. Your support is earnestly solicited. Bainbridge Men Honored Col. John E. Donalson and Mr. H. J. Bruton went over to Al bany Wednesday night to attend the banquet given to the dele gates attending the “Get To gether Club” which is expected to do much in the way of pulling for southwest Georgia. Col. Donalson made a speech at the banquet and of course made it very plain that Decatur county is the biggest thing in this cor ner of the state. It is said the banquet was a most brilliant affair. Since the above was written it has been learned that the speech of Col. Donalson was the feature of the evening. He was congratulated on every side. Col Donalson also had the honor of naming the organization, the name being "Southwest Georgia Commercial and Industrial As sociation.” Hon. J. A. Davis, of Albany, was chosen President of the or ganization, and Mr. Chas. H. Caldwell, of Bainbringe, was elected Vice President. Mr. Caldwell was not present at the meeting and the unanimous choice of him as Vice President show's in what high regard he is held in this whole section of Georgia as a conservative busi ness man. A more fortunate selection could hot have been made. Haiie & Wilson Haire & vVilson are having the new fixtures put up in their millinery parlors this week. Hereafter those visiting that store will see one of the prettiest millinery parlors in the South. The large cases that surround the millinery department have glass fronts and mirror backs and are very costly fixtures. The overhead will be arranged with Card From Judge Maxwell To The Voters. To the voters of Decatur county: In the approaching primary election I will be a candidate for re-election as Ordinary. My duties in the office requires my presence every day. Therefore I can only talk to you in this way. You know' my efficiency as an electric lights, as will also the | officer in this capacity, and my very close attention to ail mat- sides of the parlors, so that the effect will be as beautiful at night as in the day. This firm is now in the very front rank in the lines they carry, which'is millinery and “Every thing for Ladies and Children” The volume of business they are doing is growing larger each month and the territory from which their trade comes is grow ing larger all the time. They say that selling for spot cash enables them to give bargains that they would not otherwise be able to give. They are ad vertising a sale for three days of next week that it is believed will create considerable interest throughout this section. It would be well for all to note the great reduction in prices in the sale referred to. Messrs. Haire & VVilson are both young men, full of vigor and business energy, and are determined to keep right to the front in their line among any firms of the state. They are going to great expense fitting up their store to make it one ■•of the most attractive in the country, and at the same time they make it a point to buy the very best goods, so that the name of Haire f- & Wilson will stand for excellent; * quality as well as reasonable i j prices. ters that pass through the Ordi nary’s office. My record will prove to you my ability which has been examined and re-examined by the various Grand Juries, and not a single complaint has been made. With my advanced experience in the duties of an Ordinary, enables me to conduct the necessary bus iness which comes to the office quick, and to the point, and satisfactory to every one who has business before me. With this general satisfaction I appeal to you to give me your support at the election on the 13th day of March 1912. Thanking you for past support, I remain yours very truly, T. B. Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Trawick, of Fowltown. are being congrat ulated on the arrival at their home a few days ago of a fine baby girl. Field And Garden Seed % You Notice, Farmers Union The County meeting of the Farmers Union of De<atur Coun ty will be held at Bainbridge in the court house Saturday, March 2nd, at ten o’clock a-m. All members are earnestly re quested to attend. J. B. Lane. Secty. and Treas. Can Save ’ Money on r This Proposition 9 ——————— =====:=1 9 9 Mitchell’s Pharmacy 9 "LmIi*Us Up” Brwd Street 9 Brinbridge, - - Georgia. Grocery Co. Wins Suit A case of more than ordinary interest to the people of this sec tion tried in the United States court at Valdosta last week was that of the Bainbridge Grocery Company, vs. the A. C. L. Rail road, in which a verdict was rendered in favor of the plain tiffs for $27,000. The suit has been in the court since 1907, when the large ware house of the Bainbridge Grocery Company, was burned. The firm was composed of John R. Sharp, S. G. Garrett and H. J. Maddox. The warehouse was burned on May 27, 1907. The amount damage asked for was $31,000. The suit was held up on demurrer for three years or more. The road succeeded in June term of last year in getting a continuance, and the case was tried last week before Judge Sheppard. The trial lasted near ly four days. The contention by the plain tiffs was that the wareh ouse was set on fire by sparks from the engine of the defendant road. This the road denied, and around this point the legal battle was mainly fought. It was a hard contested legal struggle, every inch of ground being contested by both sides. Messrs. Russell & Custer and T. S. Hawes of Bainbridge repre sented the plaintiffs, the defend ants being represented by Ii. G. Hartsfield, of Bainbridge, Pope & Bennett, of Albany, Col. Akerman, of Macon, and Judgfy Bennett of Brunswick. The case involved a great deal of detail work on account of the company’s books being burned in i * | a former fire, and something like £! 400 interrogatories were made as j* ja matter of court recoid. j The railroad appealed for a * new trial and the hearing for' f i this was before Judge Sheppard * i Wednesday. It has not been 4; learned at this writing as to J * J 4'whether the new trial wes 2 granted. Endorses Judge Harrell. Editor Search Light: I read with i net re; N the state ment of Judge Arthur Powell, formerly of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, that Judge Harrell’s decisions take such high rank with those of the best judges of the state. Judge Powell is in position to know, having re viewed, for the purpose of cor rect! rig errors, the decisions ren dered by the judges of all the lovtCr courts. I think I was the first lawyer at this bar to take exception to one of Judge Harrell’s rulings soon after he went on the bench. In spite of my efforts to over turn his decision the Supreme Court promptly affirmed it. 1 have since watched the results of his decisions that have been carried up to the higher courts and the reports will show that they have been affirmed in a very large majority of cases. The reports show a low percentage of affirmances for many of our judges, and there are few that rani; above^he average as Judge Harrell does. From this it would seem that Judge Harrell is well qualified for the position he now holds, and to wl£ch he again aspires, judging'from the standpoint of ability. As to his character, both as a man and an upright and just judge, I believe there are few to be found who can say that it is otherwise than the best. I take pleasure in endors- 2y. Respectfully, R. G. Hartsfield. County Health Rules We publish this week legal notice of the rules and regulations adopted by the County Commis sioners for quarantine, compul sory vaccination and the control of contagious diseases, especially small pox. The countv authori ties under the law can enforce quarantine regulations and com pel every one to be vaccinated to prevent the spread of small pox after notice of their rules and regulations have been pub lished and approved by three or more physicians These rules were made by the commissioners after urgent de mand for them from several sections of the county where cases of small pox have appeared The purpose of the citizens of those communities is to use the law of quarantine and compulsory vaccination to prevent further spread of the disease. After the publication of these rules any violation of them will subject the offender to punishment under the penal laws of Georgia. Of course they will not be enforced, except where the necessity is urgent. They do not apply to incorporated towns. The promulgation of these rules will be generally commend ed and it becomes the duty of all citizens to aid in the suppression of any contagious diseases wher ever they appear. A few cases Voter Praises Mr. Bower Editor Search Light, I read with great pleasure in your last issue the article signed "Citizen” advocating Byron Bower for Solicitor of the City Court. On account of the strong stand Mr. Bower has taken for the en forcement of the Vagrancy Law, I agree with the Citizen that wrote that article; and every vo ter who read it is singing Mr. Bower’s praises from one end of the County to the other, as a great many farmers had to stop their children from school to help gather the crop the past season, because they could not hire help, while hundreds of idle negroes were loafing around do ing absolutely nothing. Mr. Bower being a member of the Legislature is acquainted with every detail of the, strong law that .we have against Vagrancy, and his election will be the great est blessings that ever came to the farmers of this county, and all other citizens who have to hire help. I predict that on March 13th that there will be a regular landslide for Mr. Bower. A Voter Rev. Walter Anthony is con ducting a series of meeting at Wesleyan Chapel Macon. Miss Lucy Hatch, of Golds- [ take pli ing his candidacy of small pox have appeared in | boro, N. C., is the guest of Mrs. the county and the observance Gordon Chason on Shotwell of these rules by all persons can street, easily stop the spread. I „ . „ „ « u Dr. V. Berry is county physi- Col R. G. Hartsfield spent part cian and consequently the county I of this week in Savannah at- health officer under the rules. tending to some legal business. + - 11 WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED I 1912 Model 21 HAYNES V. r ^ Five Passenger Automobiles 60 INCH TREAD 45 Horse Power ■ f 37x44 Tires all Four Wheels S Electr? Lights and Self Starter IF DESIRED JO