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$bp lattthrihga^earri} ICtght (L. 20 NO. 12 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-