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VOTE FOR i. S. JOHNSON For Judge of the Superior Courts of the Albany Circuit His platform is to reduce the cost of the Courts to the minimum, and to cut out as far as is possible all time-kill ing tactics used by some to consume the time of the Court and make the running of the Court-a burden to the taxpay ers. If elected he will stand by this policy. (Advertisement) Council met in regular session Monday Sept. 4, 1916. Those present were Mayor Callahan, Alderman Laing, Lane, Carter, Fields, Wheeler and Nussbaum. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The advisability of taking in surance on the fire truck was upon motion referred to the fire oommittee. The matter of pur chasing desks for the negro school was upon motion referred to the Mayor with power to buy same. Upon motion of Aid Nussbaum seconded by Aid Fields a resolution was passed assess ing the tax rate for the year 1916, said resolution being here to attached marked exhibit “A”. A note at the First National Bank for $1500.00 being due and payable a resolution was pass ed authorizing the Mayor to re new same, a copy being hereto attached maked exhibit “B”. A resolution was passed author izing the Mayor to borrow $4,000.00 from the Bainbridge State Bank, same being attach ed marked exhibit “C”. An ordinance was passed prohibit ing the keeping of dynamite or other high explosives in the city limits, said ordinance being being inscribed in the book of ordinances. There being no further busi ness council adjourned. “A" Be it resolved by the Mayor and Aldermen in council assem bled that the levy on all real and personal properity in the City of Bainbridge for the year 1916, shall be as follows: For extraordinary expense ac count 5 14. For ordinary expense account 4. For public schools 3 14. Making a total of 12 1-2 mills on each dollar of personal and real property returned for taxes for the year 1916. Passed in open council and ap proved this Sept. 4th 1916. W. O. Fleming, Clerk. J. W. Callahan, Mayor. Whereas by an Act of the General Assembly there has been added three new judge- ships to the Court of Appeals, candidates for which places are to be nominated at the regular September election; and Whereas the Honorable M. J. Yeomans, present Representat ive from the county of Terrell is a candidate for one of the Judgeships; and Whereas, his high integrity and splendid legal ability emin ently qualify him for the position which he seeks; therefore Be it resolved by the Decatur County Bar Association that we hereby endorse the candidacy of the Honorable M. J. Yeomans, believing that he will both grace and honor the bench if elected. Adopted August 23rd, 1916. T. S. Hawes, Vice President, John R. Wilson, Secretary. There will be a meeting of the Southwestern Singing Conven tion at Spring Creek Baptist church, on the Second Sunday i in September, and all lovers of! music are invited to come onej and all. G. B. Alday, President I will sell my ThomaS Automobile cheap. Will take land in payment. The car is in good condi tion. E. J. Ferry, Bain bridge, Ga. Tax Collector’s Roui FOR 1919 Iron City, Rock Pond, Lela, Donalsonville, / Steam Mill, Lela, Court House Spring Creek, Kendricks, Faceville, Recovery, Fowlstown, Attapulgus, McRaeville, Bells, Bird’s store, Johnson’s Store, Climax, Parkers, Bell’s Store Belchers, Strickland, Lynn’s Sta. Bainbridge, Brinson, Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Saturday Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday, Friday Friday Saturday Monday Monday, Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Oct. SECOND AND LAST ROUND Thursday Oct Friday Friday Saturday Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Srturday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wedesday No Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Saturday Yours, very truly, T. M. BATTLE, T. C. uecaturl After Saturday, November 4th, I will be in my continually at Bainbridge, until the Final (tlosine m Books, April 1st 1817. K Iron City, Rock Pond, Lela, Donalsonville, Steam Mill, Lela, Court House, Spring Creek, Kendricks, Faceville, Recovery, Fowlstown, Attapulgus, McRaeville, Johnson’s Store, Bells, Bird’s Store, Climax, Parkers, Bell’s Store Belchers, Court House Strickland, Lynn Sta. Bainbridge, Brinson, Hon. C. B. Scott spent Sun day in Camilla with friends and acquaintances, The Motor Bicycle Cp. will repair your wheel and guaranttee it. School will soon 1 get your Bicycle The Motor Bike Co. Otho Benton of Denali was in the city a short business last Tuesday. THE “FAMOUS Autumn Millinery Openin MAY WE HAVE THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE THURS. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEPT. 14th, 15th, 16ih| With beautiful, Gay Art-loving Paris—(for Centuries the home of creative stvle-art) facing possible destruction—we consider THE FAMOUS very fortuna in being able to show you the LAST creations from such famous Paris Milliners. Adaptions of Paris Models made of French materials are also here at moderate prioes. Exquisite models from the leading New York and Baltimore Desig ers, Chic Styles from our own Milliner likewise lend their beauties to the occasion. Women are going to like the New Millinery. Like it better we venture, than in many seasons—There is a Why—Styles are what one could call easy, the large shape is not becoming, why there is the tinest Turban one ever saw, and again there is the Tricorne that is neither large nor small, but stands in th happy grounds of medium size. Perhaps not every Millinery store will be able to show such a diversity of styles. Watch This Store. Better-Than-Ever, Service This Fall We shall caory the message to Garcia this fall, or in the language of the day, deliver the goods. It takes no Prophetic eye to see that, now the new stock are tilling up the store. Sure of our ground that smart styles, beautiful Fabrics, useful and serviceable articles, all worth the money, have a legitimate plawj the requiranents of a city of Bainbridge’s population. We have gone at the gathering of Fall Merchandise with a fine spirit, and with a determination that woul not be denied. Things are right at The Famous, Watch you shall see who Will Serve You Best THE FAMOUS On The Corner “77ie Store of Quality’ Opposite Bainbridge State Bank Bainbridge, Georg 1