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for those light, ^ , owned by w R Berridge, who jfOWQ breads anu k j figured prominently in Bryan’ • - '««<■!’ the * f /’omr.aio’nQ fnr nrpaiHpnt astries, with antalizing odor n d delicious fla- or, ?isin£ Sun Flour ——BRYAN DEFEATS * FATAL TO MULE Yours, j I Petersburg, Ind., Feb. 15. Maud, aged 42, the famous mule first campaigns for president, has been chloroformed by its owner. FBBST SAVES HIS LIFE FREEZING HIS WOUND Nature performed a difficult surgical operation on Patrick McKenna’s right leg when after he had been crushed by a freight car, the injured member was frozen to a rail, which effectually stopped the flow of blood and the At the time Bryan made his j development of impurities in the first race for president, Mr. Ber- wound. ridge was so t confident Bryan j Had he been taken to a hospi- J Knows q | Self-Rising and Ready Prepared ’irst aid to tedi- ius baking and lag- ing appetites. POSITIVE STATEMENT A BIG BUSINESS M’N would win that he prepared Maud for a long trip to Washington where, after congratulating Mr. Bryan on his success, Berridge intended to present the animal to him. OWNER NOT DISCOURAGED. At that time Maud was about 23 years old. Bryan was defeat ed, but Berridge was so confident of Bryan’s ultimate success that he said he would keep the animal alive until Bryan became presi dent of the United States. Again in 1908 he made all ar rangements for the trip. Maud was then 34 years old, but was hale and hearty. Again her owner was doomed to disc ppoint- ment. WILL ERECT STONE OVER GRAVES. Not daunted, Berridge still had faith in his idol, but after Bryan’s resignation from the cabinet Maud seemed to become des pondent. Life no longer had any interest for her. Her decline was rapid. Everything possible was done for her, but of no avail, Her owner had a nice grave dug and a number of his intimate friends were invited to attend the funeral. Berridge owns a tombstone plant, and the follow' ing marker will adorn Maud’s grave: Here lies Maud. She gone but not forgotten. gl«ct of Apparently Unimportant mditions Wrecks Many a Healthy, Crowing Business’’ '•■ijWWMBtS ** ' ' tal in a warm ambulance, it is probable that he would not have not have lived more than an hour physicans say. He now is at Alexian hospital, with fair pro pels of of recovering from the irastic but effective of his in juries, * BASKET BULL TEAM Friday evening the girls basket ball team played a game with their Camilla rivals, in Camilla, this was our girls first game this season, altho Camilla had played several, and had defeated their opponents each time, but our girls determined to win from the very beginning, the game was a quick one and the final score was 21 to 24 in favor of the Bainbridge girls. The players were: Forwards; Jessie Jester, Agnes Greene, (Captain) Guards; Alma Scott, Lucile Conor. Centers; Lena White, Gladys Hooten. Miss Carrie Smart umpired the game, Cut Your Store Bill Down One Half Tens of thousands of farmers as well as town and city folks cut down their store bills one-half lust year and saved money In spite of generally short crops and re duced wages. Absolutely millions of dollars were saved and countless families lived better than ever before in the face of the cotton crisis and general business depression. How were these burdensome store bills cut down? By the real money-saving power of good home gardens, rightly planted and kept planted and tended through the season, Hastings 1916 Seed Catalogue tells how Jo cut store bills down; tells about gar den and farm seeds of kinds and a qual ity that cannot be bought from your mer chant or druggist. It's full of garden and farm Information. It’s free If you ask S5t*fidky school is | for It. Write for it now. H. G. HASTINGS | CO., Atlanta, Cs.—(Advt.^' DOWN IN DELL We are having some pleasant weather now. The farmers are getting buisy to plant. i Miss Leona Adkinsbn and Mr. J. G. Ellis took a flying trip to Bainbridge Saturday, reported a nice time, Everg?£6S ! fine now. i Mr, Walter Presnell fih^ Mias Eula Blont were outSridJng Sun day p. m. Francis and Annie Johns spent For Judge of City COnrt. I hCfoby announce my candidacy for' fO^lOhtion to the Judgeship of the City CMiVtJ of Baitlhrldge. I wish to thank thef'>6tirs of the county for their past lUU* atin.ian / .. ... W. S. ELKIN, JR. ■omhiem druggist of Atlanta, Ga., Saturday night with Miss SC > questions and offered one Della IBlouilu kestion. I |a growing healthy business turns Mr. William Gray and Mr. J begins to run down htu, what is Macklem Whigham attended Iai1 jy s ,°uivu.suafi'y D |»ad. health! Evergreen Sunday School last [bat was the first cause *f his poor Sunday. |t»? Constipation. | „ . n . . ... FJ constipation could have been Mrs - J- p - Fletcher was visiting TJ* 4 b r hiking itexaii Orderlies oc- Mrs. B. F. Adkison Sunday. They are a pleasant candy let laiative which can be used by Blue Eyes. I Ww ner. or children with th. beat [Us. flare the exc lusive selling rights for ||rcat laxative. Trial size, 10 cents. pHRLICH DRUG CO. the rexall store I Boys and Girls wheels from $15.75 to $25.00 at The Motor-Bike Co. Saved Girl’s Life I I want to tell you what wonderful benefit I have re- J IM Ve o * rom ,lie use Thedford’s Black-Draught,” writes J I ws. Sylvania Woods, of Clifton Mills, Ky. 5 |li * certainly has no equal for la grippe, bad colds, ¥ I er an d stomach troubles. I firmly believe Black-Draught J I the ! ittle gir * ’ s When she had the measles, r I El f wx”* ' n on her ’ but one 8°od d° se °f Thedford’s J lnr i )raugh t made them break out, and she has had no ¥ | 6 trouble. I shall never be without J I . THEDFORD’S mm0 g> Lack-Draught I my For constipation, indigestion, headache, dizzi- j£ laib' ma ' ar ' a ’ c HiHs and fever, biliousness, and all similar ^ Irel' i ' ’ Bedford’s Black-Draught has proved itself a safe, ^ I ^If 2 ' an< ^ valuable remedy. Cl I Dra> - ^ ° U Su ^ er fr° m any °f these complaints, try Black- # ly e b ^' s a medicine of known merit Seventy-five |yoh-T sp ' end ‘ d success proves its value. Good for I ■- und old. For sale everywhere. Price 25 cents. jh u-«3l • ted I will etidea\‘of to render the best service that I a«W capable of. Very Respectfully, M. B: Spooner. For Coonly Surveyor. I hereby announce myself a canefi- date for County Surveyor subject to' the action of the primary of March 1st. I will appreciate the votes of the peo ple and serve them to the best of my ability. Respectfully. W. M. Arline. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as County Commis sioner subject to the action of the Primary of Marcn 1st. If elected I pledge myself to defend the Treasury against extravagant expenditure. I will appreciate the support of the voters. Very Truly, J. H. Gray. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candi date for County Commissioner from the 5th district of Decatur county sub ject to the action of the primary of March 1st. If I am elected 1 will serve the county to the best of ray ability and use every endeavor to see that the county affairs are given that business care and attention that I would give my private business matters. Respectfully, G. H. Cook. For Tax Assessor. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Tax Receiver subject to the action of the Democratic primary of March 1st. If I am elected to this of fice I will serve the people equitably and fairly and to the very best of my ability. 1 will appreciate the votes and influence of ail. I will thank every voter to give me careful consideration. Respectfully, E. A. McArthur. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER I announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner for the fourth district of Decatur county, subject to the action of the primary of March 1st If I am eleetedJ promise the people of the county that I will faithfully dis charge the duties of the office honestly and impartially. Thanking the peo ple in adyace foi any consideration given my announcement. Respectfully. Gusa Parker. Political Announcements FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as Sheriff of Deca tur county subject to the action of the Primary of March 1st. I will apprec iate the vote and support of all the people. 1 feel that my experience for the last year will enable me to give a most satisfactory administration of the office if tlie people see fit to honor me with a second term. 1 sincerely ap preciate tire confidence of the people in the past and will do my best to merit the same. Respectfully, S. W. Martin. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Sheriff subject to the action of the primary of March 1st. If I am elected I will give the office the very best of my efforts to a good administra tion. I will thank the voters of the county for their consideration. Respectfully, John H. Emanuel. FOR ORDINARY. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as Ordinary of De catur county subject to the action of the Primary of March 1st. I appreciate the support of the voters in the past and have striven to merit their confi dence. I will endeavor to conduct the office in the future as I have in the ast fairly and equitably to all parties, thank all for their consideration. Respectfully, T. B. Maxwell. FOR ORDINARY. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Ordinary subject to the action of the primary of March 1st. Iff am elected 1 will give the office the very best attention and will endeavor to serve the people in an acceptable man ner. I wdl appreciate the considera tion of tlie voters. Very Respectfully, \V. R. Brown. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I hereby announce myself ns a can didate for'Tax-Collector, subject to the White Primary March 1st, and if hon ored with tlie nomination, I shall con- I tinue to be the Servant of the People, as heretofore. Thanking the Voters for their support now as well us for the past, I am, Yours Very Respectfully, T, M. Battle. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER The friends of Mr. J. W. Napier hereby announce his candidacy for county commissioner from the 4th district of Decatur county. His work as commissioner for the unexpired term that he is filling has been efficient and the citizens feel that he will serve them ably and concientously for the ensuing term. Mr. Napier has been very careful in handling county mat ters and is known as a successful busi ness man. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for County Treasurer subject to the action of the coming primary. If I am elected I will endeavor to fill the office to the satisfaction of the voters generally. I am not unmindful of the splendid vote given me before and I will appreciate the kind consideration of all voters in this campaign. Thank ing all for their attention, 1 am Very Respectfully, Baker (T. C.) Funderburk. FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-eloction us Clerk Superior Court subject to the action of the White Primary. I am truly thankful to the people of Decatur county for their con fidence and support in the past, and if again honored by them shall constant ly endeuver to give them a courteous efficient and satisfactory administra tion of the office. I respectfully solicit the support of all tlie white voters of the county. Respectfully, C. W. Wimberley. t OR SUPT. OF SCHOOLS. I hereby announce myself a candi date for County Superintendent of Schools subject to the action of tlie White Primary to be held March 1st. If elected, I promise to faithfully dis charge the duties of the office. Having had a broad experience of more than 1") years in leaching from tlie small rural schools to the best high schools in this section, I feel that 1 can render efficient and satisfactory services. I have also had normal training in two of our best southern colleges. 1 shall be very grateful to you for your sup port. Very Respectfully, .1. R. L. Barber. FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPT. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for county school superintendent subject to the action of the Primary of March 1st. If I am elected I will serve the people to the very best of my abil ity. 1 will give all my time to the duties of the office and try to conduct iiffi such manner that it will meet with the approval of the people. I will appreciate the support of all the citi zens. Bespeetfully, T 9 p, H. Wood, FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPT, 1 hereby announce myself a Candi date for county school superintendent, subject to the action of the Democratic White Primary to be held Match Ut-. U elected I pledge myself tv give the offloe my whole time and attention and fulfill the duties of the office faitlK fully and concientioualy. J shall ▼Ml Hfid supervise the schools every untCy daj'S ft* the law requires, and ker^ the books UM accounts of the office ,cycn to public l/fSfcectiorr. I shall use petent and capsMa teachers front our own county in off? Shh'OtMs in (ltdTer ence to outsiders, ant? stvalT ertdtaVor to pay off the teachers pVpHV^ly eabh month. It is proper for tht" public tb know the experience, trainMi? arid' qualifications of those offering fotf tfilb- lie office. I attended the University of Georgia four years and took an A, B. Degree. In addition to this I took social work in educational methods, school management and teaching. During the school years of 1914-5 and 1905-6 I taught in the Bainbridge Pub lic School, and spent two summers at the Teachers Summer Normal. Be sides thi9 1 served four years on the Board of Education in direct contact with the county common school sys tem. I am fully qualified for the po sition, and feel that my close race in 1912 for this position entitles me to consideration. I respectfully ask your vote and support. Roland Bower. FOR TAX RECEIVER. To the voters of Decatur county, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Deca tur county subject to the white primary to be held Wednesday, March 1st. It elected I promise a faithful and fear less discharge of my duties in that ca pacity. Earnestly soliciting your sup port, I am yours respectfully, John E. Drake. FOR SOLICITOR. To the people of Decatur county, I hereby announce myseif a candidate for the office of Solicitor of tlie City Court of Bainbridge subject to tlie choice of the democratic Primary. This office belonging to the people, is entrusted to tlie Solicitor for the benefit of the whole, irrespective of their station in life, and each person interested in the Court should be treated with tlie same consideration. If elected to the office, I shall try to perform that trust, fairly and imparti ally, with the same consideration to all. I will appreciate your support and influence. Respectfully, A. E Thornton. FOR TAX RECEIVER I hereby announce myself a candi date for Tax Receiver subject to the Democratic Primary on March Is 1910, 1 am fully competent to do the work of the office. 1 promise if elected to faithfully and fearlessly discharge the duties of the office, I was bred anti born in Decatur county never asked for a offjtjQ before but AW* in § to id;' miNfjrtntte of losing ray urin I now appeal to the voter* for this of fice, I am not very well known in the potuUy but refer to uny voter in Pine Hill district AS to my character. I respectfully ask your support, 1 1 \V. M. (Wiley) Griffin. FOtt t AX A16ES6B: , ftl* fttlttettighed friends tthd SUH- frtrtt«i(iflfj. c. Evans of the CHrtitlx district take this method of announ cing him as a candidate for Tax Asses- or We believe he is admirably fitted for the place and are confident lie will make a good official. Signed: J. L Thomas, A. N. Heator, M. C. Knight, I. A. Allen, P. H. Trulock, W. R. Johnson, W. T. Nicholson, P. U. Knight. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONS l hereby announce my candidacy for County Commissioner subject to the white Democratic primary. If elected I shall attend the duties of a public servant in its fullest sense and meaning. I shall work to improve the county, but yet at tlie same lime to cut down tne expenses and taxes of the people to tlie lowest figure. I believe that all stock foods, such as corn, oats and hay should be purchased from the farmers of Decatur county instead of from the farmers in the western states. I believe in good roads but not in ex travagance. 1 believe in establishing dipping vats in different purts of the county for the benefit of the furmer’s stock. I believe in giving ull parts of the county a square deul on ull ques tions that come liefore the County commissioners who after ail are ser vants of tlie people. I shall appreciate your vote and support now, and I shall appreciate it just us much after my election. Respectfully, H. H. Shaeffer. FOR TAX ASSESSOR. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Tax Assessor, subject to the Democratic primary on March tlie 1st, 1916. I am fully competent to do the work of the office. 1 will appreciate your vote and support and will do ray whole duty if elected. Yours Very Truly, T. J. Tucker. FOR SOLICITOR CITY COURT I hereby announce my candidacy for Solicitor of the City Court of Bain bridge subject to the action of the Pri mary of March 1st. I will appreciate the vote and inlluence of every citizen. I have tried to conduct the affairs of the office in the past on a^business ba- s>,s, to be fair anu equitabfe and in case of re-el“ction, I feel that my experience will be of value in the future adminis tration of the business of the county. J appreciate the confidence of the vo ters in the past and have striven to merit their support. Thanking ali for their consideration, I am Very Respectfully. m. k- o FOR ORDINARY To the voters of tlie county: I am a candidate for tlie office of Ordinary. Tlie short time before the Primary will prevent me from making a thorough canvass of the county. I shall sec us many of you as possible iiefore the primury. I ask those, t fail to see not to feel that I am indifferent to their influence and support. I hereby ask your support and will appreciate it very much, i have been a citizen of your county over forty years and am known to most of you. r made an extensive canvass of the county four years ago and received a very flattering vote, if i did not feel that i am well qualified to fill this office i certainly would not seek it. Politeness, punctuality and proficiency will mark the conduct of this office if I am elected. I thank you for your generous and liberal sup port in the past. .1. D. Talbert. The life one leads should be the best. No one ever walked the road of life unless some one followed his steps and took patterns. PROFESSIONALS DR. E. C. SMITH] —DENTIST— ' Office Upstairs, Belcher Building Bainbridge, Ga. H. B. SPOONER ATTORNEY - AT - LAW Will Practice in all State and Federa. Courts Except City Court Bainbridge OFFICE 225 BROUGHTON ST. Bainbridge. - Georgia. M. E. O’NEAL Attorney - At - Law GENERAL PRACTICE Bainbridge, - Georgia J. C. HALE Attorney - At - Law GENERAL PRACTICE Bainbridge, - Georgia W. M. HARRELL JNO. R. WILSON HARRELL & WILSON Attorneys at Law GENERAL PRACTICE Bainbridge, - Georgia W. V. CUSTER Attorney at Law Practice in all Courts Albany Circuit and all Federal Courts Office Opposite Court House Bainbridge, - Georgia. D. R. BRYAN Attorney At Law office in court House Bainbridge, Georgia. Dr. S. Ehrlich Physician and Surgeon Phones 358, 46 and 18 Office 312 Clark St. Bainbridge Georgia. C.W. Wimberley, Jr. attorney Office in O’Neal Building, Next to Court House. Bmlnbrld&e > Ga. jH, G. BELL AfftMitf At lift practice! in ALL Courts Ollleea In Ckima Building Bainbridge, - - ! Georgia. Qnarterman’s Pressing GInb —Is the Place for Good Work.— Clothes, Hats and Kid Gloves Cleaned All Kinds of Busheling Work. —All Work Guaranteed— Phone No. 264-L. Bainbridge, OA. F. E. Strickland Attorney at Law Office with Hon. H. B. Spooner Bainbridge, Ga. W. M. Arline COUNTY SURVEYOR Decatur County P. 0. Stricklan, Ga. Will run levels for Terracing, Ditching and Draining. All let ters and inqu'rues will be prompt ly attended to. Dr. P. A. Kish Specialist IN STOMACH AND NERVOUS DISEASES office Belcher Building Phone Nos. 419—103-L BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA. J. M. FLOYD Lawyer and Dealer in Real Estate office 2nd. Floor Racket store BAINBRIDGE, -:- GEGRGIA. Telephone your bicycle troubles to the Motor- BikeCo a- Shinglfer bUI^ >i