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me lainbrtti OL. 20 NO. 30 FINE PROGRESS FOR WHITE WAY Making Best Showing in State in Bemtiiyiog Streets and Park Bainbridge 'is making better headway with her “Great White Way" than has been made by any other city in Georgia, con sidering her size, and the length of time in which the work was done. > The very first thing the out side world knows, Bainbridge will be making preparations for the biggest celebration ever pull ed oft' in this part of the state. And all because she has made the biggest leaps and done the biggest things lately, of any other city of her size in the South. Bainbridge will have more lights in her “White Way” than any other place south of Macon, Savannah alone excepted. And all this was gotton in so short time. ’ The Mayor and Council met one night, it being the first time it had really been discussed before that body as to the advisability of putting in a “White Way”. Happily for the city there is not a croaker on the Council, and all know Mayor Callahan is in for everything that will build up or beautify Bain bridge. In a short while that night it was ordered that the ‘White Way” must come. The cit y bought eight lights to go around the Park, which, with the new sanitary drinking foun tain gotten up by the Federated Women’s Clubs of the city, and which is now being installed, and together with the other improve ments in the Park, will make it one of the most delightful places to behold. In fact not A more beautiful park can be found in the South. And i f there is any thing yet lacking, it will be placed from time to time till per- Robbery in Broad Daylight One of the boldest thefts com mitted in Bainbridge in a long time was perpetrated Friday, when the home of Mr. C. H. Caldwell on Shotwell street was entered and valuables to the amount of $400 or $500 worth were stolen. The theft was com mitted in broad daylight between the hours of 8:30 in the morning and 4:30 in the afternoon. Mr. Caldwell had taken a trip in his car, leaving home at the time mentioned in the forenoon, returning in the afternoon. It was noticed on the return that the back door was open, but Mr. Caldwell thought that the ser vants had carelessly left it open, but on inquiry found that this was not the case. On close examination it was found that entrance had been effected through a window. A fine pearl handle pistol was stolen, as was also several scarf pins, some of them with dia monds and very costly. A num ber of razors were taken. Some of these were of the finest make. Two or three of them being pres ents from Mr. Caldwell’sbrother, who bought them and sent them as a present from London. There is absolutely no clue to the robbery, though it was com mitted as was said above, in broad daylight. BAINBRIDGE. DECATUR COUNTYitirfeORGlA, FRIDAY, AUG. 2, 1912 in i>ed $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE ALEXANDER. >n- Come Out at Eleventh IM Candidate for ? GOVERNOR be! hou fron ville, da - v « Announced pr o l jor Yesterday aut DeCalb county Large Real Estate Deal Himself ITHE HIGH SCHOOL EOR BAINBRIDGE is in the I Hon. Hooper Alexandfj n „ __ j race for Governor of Geo^'J r 1 He made his announce- jment yesterday. Mr. ^““‘ixander is one of the most powerful men in the Georgia Legislature. He has been I one of the main factors in keeping whiskey from flood- | ing thi i State, and prohibition will be one of the planks in his platform. He is one of the greatest Democratic leaders in Georgia, and though he has hardly three weeks fection of beauty is reached. • When it was learned that the Mayor and Council were backing up the “White Way”, individuals began buying lights, until fifty or more have already been bought, and still the end is not yet. The “White Way” will be in stalled, the street paving will be finished, and the magnificent high school building will be com pleted nearly at the same time. Why not celebrate all these at the same time with befitting ceremonies? You may expect that something of the kind will be done. Look out for the an- nauncement. One of the largest r »al estate dei Is ever recorded in Bainbridge was closed Friday evening of last week, when Mr. P. S. Cummings, of Lela, bought the large block known as the Jackson property. Eight acres is comprising in the piece of property and lies in the heart of the city. The considera- . . ,,, . tion is said to be not less than wor k «■ Progressing would be m- Ttis City to Hove one of the Bat Kih Schools in Gttrfui. Those who have not seen hoar $25,000. terested to go and take a look at The deal includes the Jackson what has been done on the hew home on Shotwell street, where school building. Those outside Dr. R. W. Jackson now lives. 1 of Bainbridge who have children The property is bounded on the ] they are thinking of sending off in which to make the race, he will get a powerful vote in' east by West street, on the north \ to some high school, would in all every nook and corner of the State. E. F. Thomas Gainesville, Fla. July 27.- three buckshot wounds in breast, one in the stomach one With the and Card From W. T. Nicholson Various rumors have been circulated recently throughout the County to the effect that I have by Shotwell street, on the west probability be much benefited in by Jackson street and on the [ taking a look at the building south by Evans street. It is con- when visiting the city, sidered among the most valuable j The fact is. Bainbridge is pre- real estate in Bainbridge. paring for one of the best high It is the intention of Mr. Cum- schools in the state. As Super- mings to move with his family intendent Thomason said in the to Bainbridge in the near future. Search Light last week, two the left hand, E. F. j selecteda running mate, or have j He intends building a magnifi- j needs have been a hindrance to Thomas, a well-known traveling paired, some say with one candi- cent, residence which will add Bainbridge in real high schoo selesman for the Porter-Mallard date and some say with others tJ ano ‘ her *° th « many palatial! work. One of these was phyai- Grocery Company of Jackson-1 make the race for the Legion?, * ville was brought to Gainesvdte Rumorg of varioU8 kjndg are a , 80 from Fort White Friday night, as to my stand on the new where it was alleged that the county que8t ion. To put at rest wounds were inflicted by W. J. j a „ rumors and let the ” people of Howell, a merchant. Thomas died J thig County know exactly where here touay. Thomas was Picked, j 8tand j pubUgh this ^ up from the street with the First t am not paired with> homesthecity already has. leal equipment for doing high Mr. Cummings decided some school work: the other was. an time ago to move to Bainbridge increased teaching force. The and make his future home here, j increased teaching force has al- His coming will add to the city already been secured and the one of the most progressive citi-1 physical equipment is getting zens of Georgia. His coming in place as fast as skilled work- means far more than the mere wounds described, and Mr. How-j gupporting nor working for anV| fact that he and his family will men cap place brick and mottar. The new school building, be- ell was accused of the deed. He ckndidate for the Legislature ex-' hlve ‘heir residence here, as no sides being an immense affair was arrested five minutes later. l ceDt \y. T. Nicholson. I have! doubt he will be identified with in size, will be one of the beet rru „ «««« ‘ * * d J l. J - amwamiwi/I anVi/u\l Kiiil/lifiM taw The circumstances in the case what I ‘consider a laudible ambi-|e v «ry forward movement under-' arranged school buildings in tl« as near as can be learned are to rwotnr iwinivl^ 611 In ‘he future to advanoe state. Each room will be cqn- thi, effect: rr 1 Ph “ Mr. Thomas was in Mr. How- tbere are cer tain laws that should el l S A t0r L a qUart !f__° f h .° U . r be passed that a man of my busi ness experience is qualified to intelligently pass upon, in making this race I am prior to the shooting. The two men had some trouble over an account. After it was thought the dispute had been settled sub- amicably Thomas went on his I mitting myself to the voters of I Decatur County. If electqf/I way, and went to a drug store, ,,, ^ the representative of De where he encountered Dr. W. E. catur County-,iijn other vuerds. T II l F , • , of the most modern thought on 10 Unveil fountain such work, and will be arranged On Tuesday afternoon at six. f° r Nsfbt, heat, air and other o’clock the sanitary drinking comforts best suited to the stu- fountain erected in the park by dent,s help and requirements) 4-lwi Ufomnn’o DlnKa nf HoinKri/1 rrn TUn Gvinsna urlll all ka niA<lswn the Women’s Clubs of Bainbridge The fixtures will all be modem in honor of the late Capt. E. H. m every respect. Smart, will be unveiled with be- Taking ftU thing8 in considera _ Thus is a lovely tribute by the ‘* on ‘be people of Bainbridge can good wtm;n of the city, and the from now on, begin pulling for fountain will be a real ornament pupils to come here to get a first to the pretty park. It. is expect- class high school education. As The New Four Passenger Hupmobile $950.oo We believe the Hupmobile to be in its class the best car in the world. Whitlock, an old friend. Thomas I ^ majority of the citizens of related his trouble with Howell Decatur County, are my directors. to thp _ ina jocular way, when he related and> reRardleB8 0 f my personal X that a large crowd will be that lus belated controversy; f ^,. j wi „ I p ? eBPnt to Xess the ceremo- ^Thomason say, again. TU with Howell had caused him de- tion , 8ted inland on tlf c ° u , nt >sion! nit s. i (continued on last page) lay; that he had missed his train of ^oner* ty has^ngPeen _ home to Lake City, and that he ,,, XoatT.' aHy ; - 1 ■ wanted to get home by night. F 8 ^ asked if Dr. Whitlock could Ceas- rect him to some livery or oth conveyance the service. Dr. Whitlock vo’ unteered to accompany the mar some livery or oth l contrary which could perforl f,,rmer ;0ge it . How< By order 0/.!^ .p^ss T pOh.Kd«n. P-r-^ay i) ■‘jb.strf >ose it. Howevo»r 'as Jppl&tod, if elected I will bg , , . .. .i Uih, representative of Decatlff to a party whom he thought County, and if a majority of the would accommodate him, and *‘ i citizens of Decatur County ex- was on the way that the trouble j p reg8 a des j re f or this County to The long stroke Motor, giv ing maximum power at low speedis a decided advant age obviating gear changing. We Have these Wonderful Cars in Stock but the supply is limited on account of the factory being unable to supply the demand occurred. The two men were walking on the opposite side of the street. When nearly opposite Howell’s store, Howell emerged with a shotgun, and when within less jthan fifty feet raised the gun j and fired at both men, it is not | known just what effect the first (shot had, but with the second | shot Thomas had suffered the re- J suit of three shots, one in the ! breast, one in the stomach and one in the left fore-arm, near the | wrist. The stray shot struck Dr. Whitlock, grazing the left side. • It is only a flesh wound, j Mr. Thomas only fired one time. | He realized at once that he was be cut, 1 will follow their direc tion and vote as they say. Respectfully, W. T. Nicholson Leases Oak City Hotel Mr. J. J. Lunsford of Macon has leased the Oak City hotel, and arrived with his Jfamlly in the city yesterday Lunsford is said to be sA Lrienced hotel man, having^fc much experience in the business. All the care, study and experience and all that they cost docs not show, but when you have found out that (y were notfied, and came on first train. They were with wounded man at the hotel when u | the target? and drawing his gun he died today. - Florida Times Hupmobile Runabout $750.00 Caldwell Motor Car Co. “ON THE SQUARE" Bainbridge. ; ; : .'Georgia. made one shot which went wide of his mark. This charge struck Oscar Osteen, a bystander, in the foot, but was of little con sequence, inflicting only a slight flesh wound. It was about 4 o’clock when the shots were fired, and the wounded man was brought to this city on the night train and given quarters at a local hotel. An operation was performed. Mr, Thomas was a very popu lar young man throughout this section and this unfortunate episode is regretted. He had been a traveling for some time. Union. Mr Thomas was well known in Bainbridge, having had his resi dence here for some years. He was in the employ of H. C. Dra per & Co, and traveled for that firm. . While irt Bainbridge he married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Allen, who at that time made their home in this city. Mr. Thomas was a brother of Mrs. Frank S. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Jones went to Florida in answer to a telegram announcing the shooting of Mr. Thomas. They accompanied the remains representative i back to Thomasville, where the I burial took place in the cemetery i.ias and little for. j of that city. 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