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BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORjIA, FRIDAY. MARCH 29, 1912
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
IRBECUE AT
CENTRAL CITY
lelighlfnl Tinte, Csod Eating, and All
Enjoyed the Occasion.
[he barbecue at Central City
t Friday was one of the most
mptuous spreads the writer
ever seen. More than a
ndred people attended and en-
ed the feast.
’he long table was built in the
mtiful grove near the church
i on the heights overlooking
pretty Lake Fairview. Feo-
of the neighborhood brought
baskets full of good things too
nerous to mention. They had
pared all kinds of meats, pies
ces, baked turkey, turkey pie
3 turkey prepared in another
nner most delicious, but which
writer is unable to describe,
icken was in evidence all along
table and prepared in almost
ry way known to the cooking
lesides the things mentioned
d many others that could be
ntioned, the table was loaded
th barbecued beef and pork,
is part of the dinner was up
the highest standard. The
nner was highly enjoyed by
eryone. The success of the
y in this respect was due large-
to Messrs. Eaton, Baughman,
dwards and Bringman, with
ime others who brought in some
the good things. Quite a
aritity was left after all had
lped themselves to as much as
ey wanted.
The sale of lots began at about
yo o'clock in the afternoon, the
ices ranging from $12 to $151.'
The people, who are already
cated at Central City have the
most faith in the future of the
ace. They are in touch with a
umber of people from the North
nd Northwest who are making
rangements to locate there,
our new dwellings will be start-
d within a few weeks time.
It is said that those in the
orthwest who are preparing to
3me to this section want small
arms for the most part. It is
xpected that at least 200 fami-
will be located on farms,
inging in size all the way from
acre tracts up to one and
vo-horse farms.
It is expected that the move-
ent will be under good head-
ay within a short time when
ae movement of the new colony
ill begin in earnest.
There is not a more beautiful
cation in the state for a winter
sort. This feature was dis-
ussed Friday, when it was sug-
ested that a movement be start-
to have a big tourist hotel
ilt on the lake, and a trolly
ine built from Bainbridge to the
lace. It was suggested further
hat a bathing pavilion be built
here and a number of gasoline
aunches be placed on the lake,
his was only suggestions Fri-
ay. but those in close touch
ith the movement out there
'aid sooner or later all this would
accomplished.
A Delightful Party.
Mr. Chas. H. Caldwell enter-
Had Arm Broken.
Willie Griffin, son of Mr. and
New Farmers Telephone Line.
A contract for a farmers’ Tele-
. . , . „ . Mrs. W. E. Griffin, of near phone Line to be connected with
tamed at eucre Friday mght at| gtrick is reported to the Brinson. Ga.. Exchange of
his home on Shotwell street in |
honor of Mr. and Mrs. V/m.
Pray.
The color scheme was green
with quite a profusion of pink
carnations and ferns being used.
The guests prizes were a beau
tiful umbrella for Mrs. Pray and
a watch chain for Mr. Pray.
Mrs. Byron Bower won the
highest score and was presented
with a lovely silver purse. Mr.
Melvin Nussbaum made the high
est score for the gentlemen, win
ning a silver whiskey flask. The
next two prizes were presented
recovering from a severe hurt th® Southern Bell Telephone Co,
received some days ago when a has recently been executed. This
mule he was driving ran away, l' n ® will soon be put into opera-
with him. | tion and will furnish service to
The mule was pulling some well known parties in the vicini-
kind of farm machinery, possi-'ty °f Ball & Morris’ still, Lake-
ble a rake, and became frighten- j land and Fairchilds, Ga. The
ed and started to run. YoixYf proposed subscribers are: Ball &
Griffin tried to check the animal! Morris’ Still, Dr. E. C. Bridges,
with the reins, but was unable [ Mr. E. W. Johnson, Mr. Cum-
to do so, and was thrown against ! b>® (Lakeland), Mr. A. J. Mc-
a tree with the result that one of \ Millan and Mr. J. T. Saunders.
his arms was broken,
other minor injuries.
besides
ut;At twu uiiAt;a weie pieaemeu ■■ n r , .. . r , . . r %
to Miss Blackstone of Decatur, Mrs ' Ben Ehri,ch Enterta,ns S « w,n 8 Club '
III., and Mr. Sam Hawes. These
were a silver slipper horn and a
silver bottle opener.
Delicious refreshments were
served'throughout the evening.
Those present were Mrs. Wal
ter Perry, Mrs. Charles Harrell,
Mr. and Mrs. Pope Oglesby, Mr.
and Mrs. Douglas Harrell, Mrs.
Blackstone, Miss Blackstone,
Miss Ruby Dell Hollowell, Miss
Katherine Fields, Miss Alberta
O’Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. Troup
Hines, Mrs. Quitols and Mrs.
Harry Graham of Brinson, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Hawes, Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Pi ay, Mr. and Mrs,
Geo. Fields, Mr. and Mrs. Mel
vin Nussbaum, Mr. and Mrs.
Marvin Townsend, Mr. Erwin
Kornman, Mr. Richard Fain.
Date of Singing Hanged.
The date of the all-day sing-
ng at Mt. Zion church as pub-
ished in the Search Light of last
^cek, has been changed from
; he fifth Sunday in March, to
the first Sunday in April.
The public is invited to notice
the change in date and every-
' X| dy is cordially invited toattend
the singing on the first Sunday
n April. Bring your song books
“nd a full basket and be prepar
to enjoy the whole day.
A Tribute.
On the ninth of March, about
two o’clock in the afternoon, the
Death Angel made its appear
ance in our neighborhood and
claimed as its victim Phil Mc
Call. Mr. McCall was just on the
verge of manhood, and will be
much missed by his associates.
He was jolly and sociable and
had many friends among both
young and old.
Man here below is allotted a
life of only three score and ten
in which to prepare for his fu
ture home. So we should turn
to Christ during our early years,
lest the Death Angel find us un
prepared, and it is Christ’s com
mand and desire that we be
ready.
This young man had never
made any profession of religion,
but we sincerely trust that it is
well with his soul. With God,
nothing is impossible. He leaves
a host cf friends by whom he
was loyed. His aged father,
three sisters and five brothers
mourn his loss. To them we ex
tend our heartfelt sympathy.
Until four weeks ago, this young
man was in robust health, but
typhoid fever laid hold on him
and carried him from our midst.
All human aid was given him,
but it was of no avail.
This should make us remem
ber that homes are being daily-
broken up and that our loved
ones are being separated from
us, but it is the will of God, and
blessed be His namel For He
makes no mistakes.
Again we say to the bereaved
ones, ‘ ‘Try to be strong enough
to bear this loss for God is mer
ciful. and so live that you may
be ready when He calls you.”
The remains of the deceased
were interred in the Philadelphia
cemetery, six miles from Quincy
on Sunday, March 10th, at 3
o’clock p. m. Services were
conducted by Brother Owens, of
Attapulgus, and Brother Quar-
terman, of Quincy. They were
short but impressive, and we
The Sewing Club met Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Ben Ehr
lich. Delicious refreshments were
served. Those present were
Mrs. Melvin Nussbaum, Mrs.
Pope Oglesby. Miss Emma Mor
ris, Miss Cleora Sutherland, Mrs.
Laurel Tonge, Mrs. Davis Tonge,
Mrs. Frank Dillon, Mrs. Mercer
Baggs, Miss Stella Nussbaum,
Miss Rosa Hines, Miss Blanche
Ehrlich. Miss Edna Nussbaum,
Mrs. C. L. Harrell and Miss
Myrtle Kornman. Several mem
bers being absent, no business
meeting was called.
This indicates a progressive
stqp on the part of the above
parties, and when connected up,
and in immediate touch with the
surrounding country, this line
will be of considerable value to
this section of ever-progressive
Decatur county.
Important Notice.
The Mothers’ Club will meet
at the school house on Friday
afternoon, April 5th at three
o’clock.
It is earnestly requested that
all mothers interested in child | iy&s endorsed as elector from the
welfare attend this meeting Second district:
There are no dues and the obje a
of the Club is to bring the moth- ■
Second District Republicans Met.
The Second District Republican
convention was held in Bain
bridge Tuesday, every county
in the district represented. The
meeting was a Taft "love feast.”
Henry S. Jackson was unani
mously endorsed for national
committeeman. S. S. Broadnax,
of Thorruis county, and Geo. L.
Livermay, of Decatur county,
were elected delegates to the
national convention,
W. F, Sat.terwhite, of Dough-
erf y, and H. H. Holder, of Grady,
w*^e elected chairman and secre-
tj “/ of the district committee for
J/: next four years.
■ Dr. C. W. Arnold, of Albany,
BIG LAND DEAL
FOR DECATUR CO.
Plaated in Pecan Trees.
ers and the teachers in closer
touch, so they can better study
the needs of the growing child,
morally, mentally and physi
cally.
^ Young Women Study Class, 'i
A Study Class for young wo
men was organized here Thurs
day afternoon, and will meet
regularly hereafter once a week.
The teachers for the class are
Rev. J. E. Ward and Mrs. Jno.
E. Donalson.
Considerable interest is al
ready being taken in this move
ment and it is believed much
good work will be accomplished.
Savings Bank For Donalsonville.
Postmaster W. E. Perry, of
Donalsonville, announces that a
Postal Savings Bank Department
will be opened at the postoffice
there on April the 8th.
This speaks well for Donal
sonville as not many places in
Medical Society Meeting.
The Decatur County Medical
Society will meet in coir house
here next Wednesday, April 3rd.
The meeting will be called at 2;
p. m. a,.vl is expected to be a
most interestir^l^li.SlHng of the I
medical^aternity.
The^m’ ire °f th® day will be
an a«<- from Dr. Geo. M.
Niles g;«.ti
of p^i? Qa,
A Sad Death.
It is with a sad heart we
chronicle the death of our es
teemed friend, W. D. Murphy,
who succumbed to an operation ^ Thonsaild Amj „ ke
in Albany, Ga., on March 17th.
It was the second operation
which he had undergone within
the past few years, he having About the biggest land deal
been operated on at Valdosta ever made in Decatur county
about 18 months ago for append-, was closed this week when Mr.
icitis, which was at first thought J. C. McCaskill of Bainbridge
to be successful, but he seemed sold to a Connecticut firm a
to never regain his health, which thousand acres from his place
had been continually declining!known as the "Roseland Farm”
for several months past, which four miles south of Bainbridge.
ended in death on the 17th inst. |The consideration is said to have
Mr. Murphy leaves a wife and been $180,000. The big deal waa
one small child to mourn his’made through the real estate
death, besides a father and sev- firm of T. A. Ausley & Co.
eral relatives at Louisville, Ga., j Mr. Smith, the representative
where he was reared, having of the eastern company has been
moved from that place to Iron in this section for some weeks
City in 1908, where he was con- looking for pecan lands. He
nected with the Citizens Bank as! went into different counties of
bookkeei>er, later as teacher in southwest Georgia and west
the Iron City Public Schools, af- Florida, finally deciding that the
terwards living on the farm of Decatur county lands were the
Mr. J. G. Spooner just south of best suited for, pecan culture of
Iron City. j any he had seen. It was not
His remains were brought here long after he came to this decis-
and interred at Rock Pond ceme- 1 ion before the deal was closed,
tery amid a host of sorrowing) Included in the deal was the
friends. The esteem in which contract for Mr. McCaskill to
he was held by the people here plant the entire thousand acres
was manifested by the number in pecan trees this spring and
in attendance and the numerous' cultivate the lands for five years,
wreaths of flowers that covered
his casket, bestowed as a la*.t are j-. e ^ wo years old when set
tribute of respect to one whom out and will be of the famous
we all had learned to esteem, paper shell variety. The trees
Practically every girl and boy ■ w **l D® planted 50 feet apart each t
who were his former pupils was ^ay. ° r .}^
. . ., ,', will mean 10,000 trees to be
there to witness the last sad rites p | ante d, which will be the larg-
of one whom they had learned to est pecan orchard in this section
love. 1 of Georgia. It is calculated that
May the God of Heaven bind'these trees within ten years will
up the broken hearts,, and — e «8ily turn out 100 pounds of
things well.
Iron City, Ga.
C.
dially
Mr. Scott Tor Legislature.
It is understood that Mr,
B. Scott of Bainbridge, will be
tianta, on the subject j n the race for one of the repre-
Everybody fs cor- se ntatives to the legislature from
■ ,B»u'to be present and Decatur county. Mr. Scott has
hear th. 1 'address. Dr. ..Niles is authorized the Search Light to
a most entertaining speaker, and 8ay that he will announce at the
the subject of his address be- proper time. The announce-
ing of so much interest a large ment will probably not be made
crowd is expected to turn oi|t; unt j| a f te r the Presidential prim
and hear him.
Haddon’s Millinery Opening.
C. S. HtHdon’s millinery open-
\ ’ . . , pie of this county. He was born
ing is proving to be one of the ‘’ nd reared here among her peo-
most interesting and successful ple and ha s been identified with
he has yet had. Large crowds [ th and upbuilding of
are visiting the store which has .. . .. * ., .
been sneciallv decorated for the the county on al ‘ lmeS that mean
been specially decorated tor the for the beBt intere8t8 of the D eo-
^ , . , . . ”? ay nuts each. The paper shells are
they bow in submission to His now selling at 50 cents a pound,
will, feeling that He doeth all If they hold up at such prices it
[ can be easily seen that the 1000
A Friend. acres means a future gold mine
1 to the owners.
In speaking of the deal Mr.
Smith said he considered that
the lands in five years would be
worth $500 an acre.
Pecan culture is developing
into one of the greatest indus
tries of this section of the South,
and in the future will be one of
the big industries of the country.
The supply now does not mean
hardly a beginning as compared
with the demand, as last year ft
is said that 35,000,000 pounds of
pecans were shipped into this
country from foreign countries.
Those who are well versed i“
pecan culture say Decatur coun
ty lands are among the finest
known in the world for pecans.
They say when this fact becomes
known to the outside world that
a rush undreamed of will be made
for these lands.
ary, which will be held the first
of May.
Mr. Scott is too well known to
need any introduction to the pec-
occasion. The occasion is prov-
the country the size of Donalson-1' ng ° ne ,?^ ?^jj®^ era k' e > nte rest and ba3 made a success of his
among the ladies. 'mercantile business on Broad
Bainbridge is becoming famous street
, , . . i . . . , as a center and headquarters for, V?.' ,, , ...
any further information desired.: fine milH and dre88 good s. Itu n f. edk ‘ 68 t0 8ay that M ^
The two firA of Haire & Wilson f ott Wl11 rece ‘ ve str f °"f supp ? rt
and C. f' Haddon are worth ^om every section of the county,
These two
pie. He is a good business man
ville have a postal savings bank, j
Mr. Perry will cheerfully give!
Death of Mr. Tumage.
Mr. Emanuel Turnage, one of]? luc * lto l^ y c .’ ty '
the oldest and best known men> uses 1 ar ' * etti "« a lar * e trade
of Decatur county, died at hi „ j throughout southwest aeorg. .
home at Fairchilds on Thursday |
of last week after an illness last- 1 A Card From Mr. L« Parker,
ing for some time. To my friends:—
Mr. Turnage had hundreds of The Lord loves the cheerful
friends throughout this section.; looser and I write this to say to
He is said to have been nearly j my friends throughout the coun
eighty years of age at the time ty that their cordial and gener-
of his death.
New Telepkoer Manager.
The Southern Bell Telephone
Co., announces a change in
managers of the local office, Mr.
C. C. Pierson being the newly
appointed manager, succeeding lain At UtNbc linrco.
hope they mav bring forth good j Mr. R. B. White, who has been There will be Mass at the Cath
fruit. transferred to Albany, Ga., as olic Chapel Sunday, March 31st,
A Friend. casnier of the DistrictOffice. at 8 a. m.
ous support is so pleasing to me
that it is i^gt hard to loose cheer
fully. Wit’ a heart full of thanks
for the full confidence you show
ed in me, I am sincerely yours,
Lee A. Parker.
Statement of Mr. Thomason.
j In the interest of the school, 1
desire to say that as soon as I
•deamed that there were contag
ious diseases at my place of board
ing I went to physicians for ad
vice. I was vaccinated and in
formed that there was no cause
for my removal to another place
since the cases were isolated. La
ter on, I was advised that it would
be well for me to remove to an
other place because of the un
easiness that some felt—not be
cause of any real danger. I
acted accordingly.
Very respectfully,
J. F. Thomason,
Supt. of Public Schools.
March 27, 1912.
Band Reorganized.
The Bainbridge Band has been
reorganized with Prof. Gerth as
Instructor. The band will have
weekly meetings and it is expect
ed that much interest will be
shown in the movement.
Prof. Gerth comes here with
his family from Moultrie. They
will make their future home in
Bainbridge.
The business men of the city
are giving the band considerable
encouragement, and it is believ
ed that Bainbridge will have one
of the best musical organizations
in south Georgia.
Aisiveriary Entertainmil.
A reception was held at the
Presbyterian church last night in
celebration of the second anniver
sary of the pastorate of Rev. J. E.
Ward.
The affair was informal
throughout and a most delight
ful time was spent by the large
crowd present. Mr. Ward has
an eviable record hereduringthe
two years of his pastorate. The
church has a splendid member
ship, who are loyal to their pas
tor in all his efforts to advance
the cause of the Master.
Delightful refreshment were
served during the evening-