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VOL. 20 NO. 51 0% flatnbnbgf fetrrfj iCigljt BAIN BRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DEC. 27, 1912 $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE A “Cyclone” Yisits Bethel Morris-Parker. On Monday night last the fa- Miss Emma Morris and Mr. A. H. mous “Georgia Cyclone” passed Parker, both of Bainbridge, were through Bethel Community. Generally speaking, cyclones are pot welcomed into a community married in Atlanta Saturday night, returning to Bainbridge Sunday. The marriage came as but we are verv glad, indeed, to j a complete surprise to many of have had the honor of a visit j the friends of this popular young from this one. We feel that it couple. has swept from our midst any! Miss Morris is the daughter of teeds of discord, malice, or strife' Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Morris, and that may have been sown pre- i is one of the most popular young viously; and in their place has women of this section of Georgia, planted the seed which if culti vated whose fruits will be “Love, joy, and peace.” ] Bro. Will D. Upshaw, rightly Lamed "The Georgia Cyclone” loathe above name night deliver- led at Bethel schoolhouse his fa- jmous lecture “Climbing Up- | ward.” Only those who have heard this lecture have any idea what an inspiration it is. It so I beautifully pictured to the hear- I ers the Royal Path of Life which I if followed will bring peace, I prosperity, and happiness on Mr. Parker is Cashier of the Bainbridge Grocery Company, and is one of the most promising business young men of Bain bridge. The Search Light joins their numerous friends in wishing for the couple a most prosperous and happy journev through life. Front Page Editorials We notice that the big daily papers of the state as well as a number of the weeklies have fallen in line In advocating Hon. Pleasant A. Stovall of Savannah for a position in President Wil son’s cabinet. The Search Light has from the very first advocated Mr. Stovall. In all the country there is not a more sound, conser vative, or conscientious man. He is not only a great newspaper man, but he also a statesman. He is capable of handling any ques tion and like Mr Wilson himself, he is as modest asa woman. This however, but proves his greatness. One of the best pieces of news we have seen in a long time was in one of the big papers Sunday. It stated that in all probably Mr. Stovall would be made Secretary of the Interior. If he does get that position Georgia will have cause to be still more proud of him; the Democratic party will be proud of him. The whole country will be proud of him. Here is for Pleasant A. Stovall of Georgia for anything he wants. Bright Outlook tor 1913. Bainbridge has a bright out look just ahead. The same may . . _ . be said of all Decatur county, earth and will at last lead us in- ^ ^his can be said in face of the |to an Eternal Bliss on the other f ac t that the county has harves wide of Jordan. I ted one of the smallest cotton The night was lovely and crops ; n its history. Ithough we had one day’s notice i Decatur county is not deper fn which to let it be known of his | den j; upon the cotton alone coming we had a large crowd.| f or t h e money crop. Too much Bro. Upshaw won the hearts of dependence is put upon the cot- ihe people here as he does every- • co tton crop, but this spirit j among the farmers is not so strong as it formely was. Many farmers now realize that they can make a living, and clear money besides, without , planting a seed of cotton in he may be able to behold Decatur county soil is among le fruits of the seed he has so thebestin the South for truck ntly sown. Let’s make our | farming. The finest cane can be where he goes, and we look for ward to the time in the near fu- ! that he is to be with us Bin, with pleasant anticipa tions. We hope that when he comes fchool and community what he ad God want it be, and see low happy we will be ourselves. raised in this county. Oat yields have been as large Decatur as in the so-called “best” it’s all contribute something in oat sectiong . The same thing this great work of education; 1 can be said of corn . Decatur Ed thus while climbing upwards j county farms have demonstrated ■melves we will be helping t hat their lands are capable of tors to reach the desired producing as much corn on an lights. May the day be not aV erage as the famous western lb distant that ours shall be a i j andg tdel school and community, j In the hog and cattle industry <ts see who will give of their ; Decatur county farmers have I® attention and effort to ex- ; p roven to be equal to the very terminate those small factions best. . . Those who have turned E jealousies that would hinder their attention to cattle and prmonious action and bring this h 0 g raising are making clear r tlon l, P to the desired level; mcney> while the all-cotton when the “Cylone” comes f armer continues to lose mn his great heart may be money. The food crops for hogs Me glad, in that he sees a peo- and cattle can b3 raised here as 6 endeavoring to put into prac- c heap as they can anywhere else * the teaching of his lecture sou th or west, the fanners are Mmbing Upwards” that he so f aa t learning that lesson and ap- *ly gave us Monday night. John T. Goree. plying themselves to, these in dustries. They are making mon ey tw.o-to-one faster than 'the Hr. D. C. Gurley will leave farmer who is depending on cot his family in a few days ton for his money crop. Babcock, where he will be! More farmers will devote their :er of the mercantile busi- attention to the hog and cattle of the Babcock Lumber \ industry in the future; that Pany. While their numer- .makes the Search Light say that fcends regret to lose them! better times are ahead for Deca- Bainbridge, Babcock is to tur county. Ngratulated in securing this As for Bainbridge, she has ■Hent family. Mr. Gurley is taken the first great step for- °f the most straightforward ward. She will continue that in ess men of the city and no march of progress and the end 1 will be most successful in 1913 w11 , new fiou tt -n -.i. new manufacturing enterprises kat H 1 , H f, wi nave r. h and a population much larger at Babcock, Mr. Henry Rob-, than it now has. trom Ijro City. Mr. Rob-' The Search Light joins all in 18 kUw .4»er to Mr. Tom the New Year’s greetings. Jtts, wKo hl° been with C.B. wr the pjT _ C. D. jrbs ng his »j '.'or sale, , tn Light to y rs( ‘ ; one m fV°0<l 80WS, ^rn, 2004. *!s >ear8 - Mock-Barwick i ho has been [ . near Face- Miss Emma Mock and Mr. By- •horizes tho ron Barwick were married Sun- that he has day i The bride was a popular young , —, wwahk hay. ’ lady near Bainbridge. The P seed canelto plant two groomisaprominentyoungbus- l at he will Bell with the 1 less man of Thomasville. °r $18.5) per acre. T. ■ ®|Mr. and Mrs. Barwick left on J 0 ***• one of, ho b< st the midnight train for Atlanta, m I>eca*' ^ty and Savannah and other places. ' W1 *l . rain if They will return in a few days J nft In ThwMi IB I I* 1 see When it comes to a sure enough Christmas trade Bainbridge merchants can come next to the most of them. The trade here was fine all last week. Monday great crowds came in from the surrounding country and from other towns. The day was rainy and inclement of cours, but all the merchants were busy and did an enourmous trade. Tuesday was the usual Cristmas Eve trade. The merchants were simply crowded all’day long. One woujd not have thought of hard times when the crowds were noticed do ing their Christman shopping. The Search Light sends happy New Year’s greeting to all. The spirit of good times and progress is upon ail the people, espec ially the farmers. It is true the crop of cottdh in Decatur has not been what the people expected, but this year has taught the far mers a lesson, according to the talk of a great many, and it may be expected they will turn the bad year’s experience in the cotton line, into something better in the way of raising hogs and cattle in the future. The slogan is “don’t give it up because cotton is scarce. Raise more meat, more corn, more of everything except cotton, and next year will be the best in the county’s history.” Stockholders Meeting. There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Bag Basket Manufacturing Company on Thursday, January 23rd, at 10 o’clock A. M., in the offices of the First National Bank, for the purpose of electing officers and the transaction of any other busi ness that may properly come be fore the meeting. FRANK S. JONES Secretary. Paul Gilmore for Bainbridge. Mr. Paul Gilmore and company of famous players, traveling w automobiles, will be in Bain bridge soon. Watch the adver tisements of the Grand. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Park, of Memphis, Tenn., are spending _ some days in the city with hi^< , sister, Mrs. Alex Denman. T < FOR RENT—The J. M. Brown house on Shotwell St. Apply The Townsend Co. fWVWVVW WWWWAWk For Christmas Emanuel-Seig’er. Miss Dottie Lee Emanuel and Mr. Edgar Seigle - wem quietly Death of Mr. Griffin On the 14th of December, about half past seven o’clock in married at the Methodist par- the morning the spirit of Mr. J. sonnge Wednesday morning,Rev. C. Grffin gently passed away Walter Anthony performing the | and those who knew and loved ceremony. , him best are deeply grieved over The bride is the daughter of their great loss. Sheriff J. H. Enanuel, and is j Mr. Griffin was born and rear- very popular, having a large cir-'ed near Attapulgus and so much cle.of friends throughout this attached was he to that neigh- county and section. The groom holds a position with the G. F. & A. railroad, and is a business young man with much promise. Their large circle of friends wish for them much happinbss and joy through life. Dinnei at County Farm The editor of the Search Light, in company with Hon. John W. Callahan, Chairman of the Coun ty Commissioners, Rev. Walter Anthony and Mr. G, C. Butler, went over to the county farm Wednesday and .enjoyed dinner at the si mptuous spread pre pared for the convicts by the county authorities. Mh A. B. Griffin is the keeper of the farm and the dinner he had prepared for the occasion was one of the best ever enjoyed by the writer. Barbecued meats of various kinds, country made sausage, made right there on the farm, fruit cake, apples, oranges and other fruits, were among the things Which graced the tables. The time was most pleasantly spent; the convicts were ail brought in from various camps in the county. There are about ninety of them and they all seem to be in the pink of condition. They seemed to have enjoyed the day to the fullest. Democratic Tea Party. We offer many articles of value .* practical and useful gifts, moder ate in price whichjshould appeal to every taste. Icy Hot Bottles, Kodaks, Coats. Sweaters, Gloves, .Caps, Pocket Flashlights, Nassau Ci gar lighters, Robes in great i var iety, and many other goods. A CALL WILL BE APPRECIATED. Caldwell Tljotor Car Co. Mrs. Etha P. Griffin plays several piano selections at Demo cratic meeting at National Capi tol. Mrs. George A. ArmeB of Woodley road gave a tea yester day to meet the members of the National Democratic Club and the Woman’s Wilson and Mar shall uganlzation. She was assisted by Mrs. Spephcns B Ayres, Mrs. John Poole, Mrs. Bodell, Mrs. Louis P. Shoemaker, Mrs. E. P. Arthur of Baltimore, Mrs. Edward J. Lockwood, Mrs, Etha P., Griffin. Mrs. Beverley •Buchanan^ Miss Hildegarde Hur ley and Miss Mane Simms. Mrs. Ayfes, wife of Congressman from New York secretary of the National Women's Democratic Organization, gave a short talk outlining the work which has been accomplished by the two organizatidns and the scope of the work to be perforrfifed in the future.— Washignton, D. C. Star Decatur County Pensioners. Those who are on the pension roll in Decatur county will please let me know by postal card or some other way, that they are still in life. You will confer a favor to let me know of the death of any pensioner during the year 1912. Please give date of death. This information will be of much ben efit to me in making my report to the Commissioner of Pensions. I will give notice through this paper as sxm os the pension money is receiveJ, which I think will bo some time in the latter part of January, 1913, Don’t fail to write or send borhood that after an absence of thirty years he still called it “home.” He was happily married in 1989 to Miss Bonnie May Donal- son who with her little daughter survive him. Mr. Griffin was appointed ex press and freight agent at this place under the management of the Plant System which after wards became the Atlantic Coast Line, and held this position for about thirty years. He was a loyal friend, a loving husband and father, and stood always ready to lend a helping hand to any cause haying a ten dency to the uplift of humanity. He Was a member of tne Meth odist church, and a Mason. Although Mr. Griffin's suffer ing for the past few months was indescribable, he bore it patiently and his going away was peace ful. His remains were taken to the family burial ground near Atta pulgus Dec. 15th and placed be side his loved ones who “crossed over the river” many years ago, the Masons conducting the burial service. In coming face to face with sorrow like this we are made to feel the real meaning of the poet’s words where he said: “There is no flock however watched and tended But one dead lamb is there: There is no. fireplace however well defended But has one vacant chair." Fowltown, Ga., Dec. 23, 1912. Newspaper Errors The editor of an exchange doesn’t want anyone to send him any more copies of his paper in which they mistakes. If they findapOTrectccpy, how- evey, he offers a big price for it. Same with us. says the editor of Crystal Falls (Mich) Drill, It the fool critic who hunts formiri-' takes in the papers would find them all he would be kept busy. We will be pleased to buy copies of any paper which can be prov en entirely free from errors, either typography or in state ments of facts. We will be pleased to find a merchant who never made a mistake in putting up an order; a lawer who never lost a ease through his own errors, a doctor who never wrongly diagnosed a case, a druggist who never made a mistake, a post office official who never put mail in the wrong box, a woman who never forgot to put in salt while cooking or to put the tea in the ceapot before putting in the water. Bring on seme of your mistakeless para gons who find it so easy to criti cise the paper and we’ll give them the chance of their lives to find out whether they are really human.-)Bx. A Card of Thanh I wish to express through this medium my heartfelt apprecia tion of the many kindnesses our friends during the recant illness of mv husband, and in the great sorrow that has eona into our lives.