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A Very Pretty Wedding. Palacfl of Jewelry.
P. B. BUTLER Editor.
Official Advertising Medium of Decatui
County and the City of Bainbridge.
Entered at th- Post-Cffic? at Bainbridge, Ca„
aa aeeond-clasa mail matter.
BAINBRIDGE, CA., SEP 27, 1912.
THE PARENT AND THE SCHOOL
in the direction of'the school
house in time for them to reach 1
it before the bell rings, goes Mr. N. P. Arline and Miss An-
about her household duties with na Belt Smith were joined in ho-
tIn* same delightful feeling of |y bonds of matrimony Sunday
burdens lilted — indeed with the afternoon at thd home of the
added sense of thankfulness that bride’s u'rents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jesse Smith. The affair was one
of exceeding beauty and solem-
i v and was witnessed by a very
the schools relieve her of the
bother of fH youngsttv^ for five
or six hours. ^ y
“This responsibility
the child and this ^>rk of trail?
ing and developing it in morals,
health and intelligence the schools
kre expected to undertake and
carry out for a sum of a dollar
and a half or two dollars a year
for each child. That is about the
per capita cost of conducting the
public schools. Patrons of pri
vate schools cheerfully pay a tui-
The following interesting arti
cle from The State, Columbia S.
C,. was handed to us by Prof.
Thomason, Superintendent of
Bainbridge Public Schools, which l tion fee of five dollars a month,
’we take pleasure in publishing: jand it is likely that the parent
“Many well-informed persons :°f the pupil in the private school
who have studied the subject of, supplements the efforts of the,Ga., Mr. and Mrs. John F.
education, including tfachers of teacher not less than does the Farland, of Foryce, Ark.,
parent of the public school child
practical expt rience, hold to the
opinion that a single teacher
should not h tve the c ti o of mare
than fifteen or twenty children
if the child is to have individual
attention. Readers of advertise
ments of private boarding schools
wdl ot serve that many of the
schools lay stress on the large
proportion of teachers to pupils,
■ >me of them having one instruc
ts to ten pupils. The objection
is raised to the public school sys
tem that one teacher is called
upon to manage a class of 50 or
60 children, with the result that
teaching degenerates into the
mechanical process of “hearing
lessons.” Perhaps not more than
one-half of the teacher’s time
and attention’may be given to
the latter, the task of enforcing
sjme sort of qui d and order re
quiring the other half.
“Undoubtedly, the criticism of
the common school system is not
without truth and force, though
it may be somewhat exavg rated
The common school system has
for its chief justification econo
my. Discreditable to them as it
may be, the confession must be
made ihat ihe people are unwill
ing to si end money generously
on education. They are spend
ing a predt deal more money on
s.-hools now than they spent a
few years ago, but they are a
lonsr distance from spending a
sum commensurate with the ob
ject. The people are willing to
“put up” with a kind of educa
tion that must necessarily be in
ferior in order that they may
save money. They force their
school superintendents to have
ever in mind the cost per capita
of the pupil by the year, just as
the mill president compels the
superintendent under him to
“keep down his cost sheet” and
get the largest possible number
of yards each day from the spin
dles and looms. In the course of
a generation or two the system
will change for the better, each
child will be regarded as worthy
of special and full development,
and the people will be willing to
invest more liberally for the
working up of the raw material
of citizenship into a product of
high quality. For the time the
people congratulate themselves
that the schools are kept open
for nine months in the year and
that there are big buildings prop
erly heated and ventilated in
stead of the shanties that served
a quarter of a century ago.
“The worst feature of the pre
sent condition is the frame of
mind of the parent. The father
o ■ moth* r fancies that the schools
h ve reached perfection. “I have
paid my school tax,” \he father their re
tells himscIf, “th.re stands in ter th
im wsing ar.d tonifi ruble school day l;j
e btice, 1 am sending my boy and
thit’s all 1 can do or am expected
to do.” Then he goes to the club,
the lodge or the theatre or takes
up his novel or game for a pleas
ant evening, complacently assur
ing himself that he has done his
duty and tl at the responsibility
for the boy s success or failure
in getting un edccition is wholly
with the fcho"l. The mother,
when she has pr *s!dtd at l reak-
last and 1 as started the chi’dren (
“The conclusion of the whole
matter is that the public schools
alone cannot train a child prop
erly even in the rudiments of ed
ucation. Until the people are pre
pared to double or treble their ex
penditures on the schoals, they
mustexpect to bestow the individ
ual attention upon the child that
may not possibly be had from a
teacher who is jn charge of a
grade of 50 pupils. Of course
the exceptional child will progress
rapidly without attention, but
the average child will lag in some
branch or other or will contract
injurious habits, on the physical
or moral side, unless it receives
constant stimulation and correc
tion from the father or mother or
other person outside the school
walls.
“Thousands of people are com
plaining every year that the pub
lic schools are not ‘ ‘making good. ”
They can not understand why
the great majority of boys, after
reaching the sixth or seventh
grade, fail to pass their exami
nations, become discauragcd ar d
drop out of school. The small
proportionate number of grad
uates they regard as proving that
something is radically wrong in
the scheme and methods of in
struction. Not for a moment do
they remember what they are
asking of the schools. If they
would compare their outlay for
education with the outlay for
heating or lighting their homes
and then compare the results,
they would aaree that no Cther
investment yMds returns worthy
to be mentioned by the side of
their investment in the public
school, yet they insist that the
schools schould accomplish for
the average boy or girl ten^times
what tly' do acdfihplish.^ *
* ’The/ _ Jther or father ” who
will gi'^pjJ the children in the
family aihhourof assistance each
day will h^ve no reason to be dis-
appointec 'th the school sys
tem. If tZI? will three times a
year visit the schools and spend
half an hour in them, learning at
first hand what the task of the
teachers is and how much the
tax-payers have asked the school
system to do, they will conclude
that wonders are being achieved
at nominal cost and they will be
convinced, moreover, that in re
spect to their own children they
may not expect the workin
miracles unless they set
selves to do faithfully
physically beyond
the overworked
rkin^bs'pp
md the pi JTTj
d teacher \ P. V
;rs ClllbN
Mothers’
The mothers and teachers held
annual meeting af-
r ‘ g of school on Fri-
frsNLxpressed their de- j
termf~rion to attend these meet-!
ings JV-Tie third Friday in each
month.
They had a goad program and
decided on a good one for next
time.
Next meeting they will have a
Young Indies’ Auxiliary to cafe
for the young children whom the
mothers niav not feel safe in
leaving at home.
They have also been promised
valuable suggestions as to books
suit .ble for children to read.
number of friends and rel-
^ P >oth bride and groom,
among whom were Mr. and Mrs.
G. 0. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. L. F
Patterson of Bainbridge; Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. Dukes, Mr. and
Mrs. Move of Diffee, and Mr.
and MrA Jester.
The groom’s family was repre
sented by his father, Mr. H. F.
Arline and sisters, viz: Mrs. A.
C. Herrin, of Ohcopee, Ga., Mrs.
J. F. Stricklan, of Havana, Fla.,
Mrs. T. E. Sutton, of Climax,
Mc-
. and
Mr. T. E. Ricrf* f Stricklan.
The attend# . waau Miss
Blanche Mims, ofV/" <]w, and
Miss CorajLee Smitnflywf Bain
bridge, Mr. John T. (wree, of
north Georgia, and Mr. Grady
Parnell, of Bainbridge.
Little Maggie Moye, of Diffee,
acted in the capacity of Flower
Girl.
Mendelssohn was beautifully
rendered by Mrs. Etha Patter
son Griffin, of Bainbridge.
Rev. Moore, of Climax, officia
ted. Many beautiful and valua
ble presents were received.
Bainbridge Woman’s Club.
The club-year of the Bainbridge
Woman’s Club opened on Wed
nesday, September 18. This was
a special business meeting called
in order that the club, as a body,
might join with the local W. C.
T. U. in extending to the State
W. C. T. U. an invitation to hold
their 1913 convention in Bain
bridge.
This convention, should it be
secured for the town, will, bring
into our midst about one hun
dred of the State’s most earnest
women-workers, and it is the
sincere hope of all local club
women that the Bainbridge invi
tations will be accepted.
Among other matters brought
before the club was an interest
ing report on the Mt. Carmel
school-house, which the club
women have undertaken to fur
nish. The building is now going
up on the site of the “Haunted
House” on the Iron Bridge road,
and is expected to be ready for
the furnishings about January 1.
To facilitate business routine,
the club decided to enter upon
the study of parliamentary law,
and Miss Mary Hicks was ap
pointed parliamentarian.
The convention of the State
Federation of Women’s Clubs
meets in Atlanta, October 22,
and representatives were select
ed at this mesting. Mrs. C. C.
Harrell was elected delegate,
Mrs. Gordon Chason alternate:
and Miss Nussbaum was presi
dent’s appointee. Mrs. Max E.
Nussbaam will attend the con
vention as auditor of the Georgia
Federation, this state office
having been conferred o n
Mrs. Nussbaum last year. The
City Federation will be repre-
ented by the president, Mrs.
( ehn E. Donalson, and with her
l^iil be Mrs. J. I. Subers as dele
gate, or Mrs. C. B. Scott as al
ternate. Bainbridge will have
a full, strong representation at
the Atlanta convention.
FOR SALE.—Good farm of 123
acres. About 90 acres in cul
tivation. Bounded on west and
south by good public roads.
Land extends into village, and
on it is a good store with fine
established business. This is
offered with the farm. Farm
has splendid improvements of
every kind and is one of the
best in this section. Good
churches and school. Healthy
section. Best of reasons for
selling. Address Box 45, R.
F. !>.. No. 1. Fa rcloth, Ga.
The handsome newly furnished
Jewelry Store of C. C. Norris, is
one of the most beautiful to be}
found a n ywhere in the entire:
South.
This establishment is a credit |
to our city and community. The
fixtures are of mahogany and
plate glass, and are the newest
in finish as well as modern type.
The beautiful crystal room is
placed in the rear of the store,
being lined with French plate
mirrors, has French plate glass
shelves, and is illuminated with
el ;ctric lights.
The Diamond Room is in the
front part of the store and will
be a private room for customers
that may wish to have their
transactions private as well as
to be able to have a more thor
ough demonstration made when
purchasing diamonds. This room
is furnished with mahogany ta
ble and chairs. The floor is of
Mosaic tile, the ceiling is of steel
tinted white and . green. The
walls are also tinted green, with
steel wainscoting with mahogany
finish.
There are two show windows
—one will be used for displaying
Diamonds and Gold Jewelry, the
other for popular priced Novel
ties.
The wonderful growth of this
business has compelled Mr. Nor
ris to have more space, as the
old store will be remembered as
a very small room.
His stock is the largest and
most valuable in this section.
The diamond stock represents a
varied assortment of Diamond
Jewelry as well as Solitaires, etc.
The Sterling Silver Department
will be greatly enlarged as will
the Gold Jewelry Department.
The Repair Department of this
establishment is conceded to be
RESTING PLACP
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LOVED ONER
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IF the resting place of your loved ones is rw
beautified as you wculd like to have .t call onm
and let me explain our methods, terms & c zHa
also show you just what I have in the wav nf
Tombstones, Ornamental Fences and everythin
else that goes to make up an outfit that is both
lasting and ornamental. 1
IN the matter of prices and terms I can meet-
the demands of all. We are as liberal as anyfirst
class company can be to remain consistent win*
liberal dealing and fair treatment.
COME and let me explain everything.
W. M. Shirley
Bainbridge, Georgia.
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District Court of the United
States, Southwestern Division,
Southern District of Georgia.
In Bankruptcy.
Notice of application for dis
charge in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of M. C. Wil
liams, Bankrupt County of Deca
tur, Georgia.
To the creditors of the above
named Bankrupt:
Your are hereby notified that
th
Dated at Vaaldosta, Georgia I
this 26th day of September, 1910|
D. B. Small,
Deputy Clerk.
District Court of the United
States. Southwestern Division
Southern District of Georcia
In Bankruptcy.
Notice of application for dis
charge in Bankruptcy.
„„„ „„„„ In the matter of VV. C. Irwin,
above mentioned bankrupt Bankrupt County of Decatur!
ha s filed his application for a dis- Georgia,
cl; irge from all the debts prova- 1° the creditors of the above
the
bio in bankruptcy against
sa d M. C. Williams.
The said application will be
heard by the Hon. Emory Sneer,
J udge of the United States Dis
trict Court for said division and
di.-trict, at the United States
C< art House, at Valdosta on the
2-1 h day of October, 1912.
. All creditors of said bankrupt
one oi the best and largest in the. are notified to appear at the time
country. Only the most skilled J an 1 place stated, and show cause,
workmen are employed. All kinds 1 if any they can, why the prayer
contained in said petition should
not be granted.
Dated at Valdosta, Georgia,
this 24th day of September, 1912.
D. B. Small,
Deputy Clerk.
of fine watch repairing, diamond
setting as well as all kinds of
jewelry repairing and engraving.
The fitting of Eye Glasses and
Spectacles—all errors of the eye
corrected in the Optical Depart
ment.
To The Public.
I deem it proper to announce
that I will not be a candidate for
re-election on the board of trus
tees for the Bainbridge High
School on the 2nd day of Octo
ber, 1912, so that my place may
be filled by another.
I have served as chairman of
the Board for many years and
therefore feel that I am entitled
to retirement. I nevertheless
feel the same deep interest in the
welfare and prosperity, of our
school, and have no doubt of its
rapid progress in the future un
der the management it will have.
Very respectfully,
B. B. Bower, Sr.
Mr. P. B. Snellings represen
tative in this territory for the
International Harvester Com
pany, may make Bainbridge his
headquarters in the future. Mr.
Snellings has been with the
campany for many years and is
one of its most successful rep
resentatives.
VVANTMD—Carpenters, at the
new school building, Bain
bridge, Ga. Holladay & Crouse.
We buy in large Quantities
which enables us to sell cheaper
than small stores.
LaneSaker Furniture Co.
We are the guys that put R in
Credit and A Cash—Cash or
Credit.
l^ane-Salter Furniture Co.
Rain Coats $5 to $50.
Caldwell.
The palatial residence of Hon.
L. F. Patterson on Broughton j district, at the United States
street has recently been repaint-1 Court House, at Valdosta on the
ed on the inside and otherwise j 26lh day ot October, 1912.
improved. Tip's is one of the I Sal< ^ ^ n * cr . u P t
District Court ef the United
States, Southwestern Division,
Southern District of Georgia.
In Bankruptcy.
Notice of application for dis
charge in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of M. S. May,
Bankrupt County of Decatur,
Georgia.
To the creditors of the above
named Bankrupt:
You are hereby notified that
the above mentioned bankruot
has filed his application for a dis
charge from all the debts prova
ble in bankruptcy against the
said M. S. May.
The said application will be
heard by the Hon. Emory Speer,
Judge of the United States Dis
trict Court for said division and
district, at the United States
Court House, at Valdosta on the
24th day of October, 1912.
All creditors of said bankrupt
are notified to appear at the time
and place stated, and show cause,
if any they can, why the prayer
contained in said petition should
not be granted.
Dated at Valdosta, Georgia,
this 24th day of September, 1912.
D. B. Small,
Deputy Clerk.
District Court of the United
States, Southwestern Division,
Southern District of Georgia,
In Bankruptcy.
Notice of application for dis
charge in Bankruptcy.
In ihe matter of Gus Kornman
and Kornman & Co., Bankrupt
County of Decatur, Georgia.
To the creditors of the above
named bankrupt:
You are hereby notified that
the above mentioned bankrupt
has filed his application lor a dis
charge from all the debts prova
ble in bankruptcy against the
said Gus Kornman and Kornman
&Co.
The said application will be
heard by the Hon. Emory Speer,
Judge of the United States Dis
trict Court for said division and
named bankrupt:-
You are hereby notified that
the above mentioned bankrupt
has filed his application for a dis
charge from all the debts prova-
ble in bankruptcy against the
said W. C. Irwin.
The said application will be
hoard by the Hon Emory Speer.
Judge of the United States Court
for said division and district, at
the Unitea States Court House,
at Valdosta on the 26th day of
October, 1912.
All creditors of said bankrupt
are notified to appear at the time
and place stated, and show cause,
if any they can, why the prayer
contained in said petition should
not be granted.
Dated at Valdosta, Georgia,
this 26h day of September, 1912.
D. B. Small,
Deputy Clerk.
Rain Coats
Caldwell!
$5 to $20.
Interesting news items from
Swicord school house and Ever
green were unavoidably left out
this week, but will appear in our
next issue. We hope our cor
respondents at both places will
pardon us for this omission.
prettiest homes in the country.
I are notified to appear at the time
and place stated, and show cause,
Automobile Robes $1 to!” any they can, why the prayer
* jrw r \a ■■ contained in said petition should
$30. Caldwell. not be granted.
At the Methodist Church.
Attention is called to the ser
vices of t>he Methodist church for
next Sunday, Sept. 29th. Rev.
Walter Anthony will preach at
both the morning and evening
hours. Subjects of compelling
interest will be discussed on both
occasions. The eleven o’clock
topic as announced is “A Revi
val in Bainbridge”: at 7:30, the
evening hour, Mr. Anthony will
deliver a stirring message to the
young manhood and womanhood
on “Choosing for Life.”
The different departments of
the church’s work all show ad
vancement; the recently organ
ized Epworth League has exceed
ed in its good beginning the
highest expectations even of
those most interested. Fine Ba-
raca and Philathea classes wel
come the ypung men and women
of the city at the Sunday school,
9:45 a. m.
Unusual interest centers in the
announcement of the special re
vival to be begun at the Metho
dist church on Sunday morning,
Oct. 6th, and to continue two or
three weeks. Rev. J. M. Outler
and the pastor will do the preach
ing, and every indication points
to a great meeting.
The public generally is invite
to alt these services.
Automobile Robe'
$30. Caldwell.
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