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m is PHB POST-SEARCH LIGHT BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA THURSDAY JANUARY 4, 1917 $1.50 PER YEAR 0 id and well known firm b. Ehrlich & Co. will from business in the near re any the announcement m made public. On March 156S Mr. Henry Ehrlich et o Bainbridge and opened business and continuously that time his name has at the mast head and j been in active service. H, L. Gans in a few years in to the firm and for many , these two men have been ingon and serving the people Bainbridee and Decatur ity. The facts are that the ry ot Ehrlich and Company jut the history of the mer le interests of this section, have bought all the cotton ules about here for many i and many dollars have A through their hands into ! of the people. They will be >d and missed badly. They supplied and furnished r a young man just starting i this section and there is a ier of splendid farmers jwe their beginning on the 11 climb to these same two In whatever business they whether they go into any ess at all or not they will with them the good wishes ndreds of friends. UK OF JIM BURKE ie most shocking death that cccured in this community that of young Burke at 5 :k Dec. 26,1916. ie young man and his father fishing in a pond near home, when his father fell of the boat and in trying to lack into the boat, he turn ier, Jim swam almost ashore seemingly cramped, called iis father to save him, he and never rose. "• Burke managed to get on m the boat and by call- neighbors heard him and to the rescue and saved life. Five hours later the of young Jim was found, was the son of Mr. and Sim Burke, of Lake- Hin- He was 17 years old ■and 'oath wss quite a shock to community. That roseate 31 that adorned his young tha t dear face that made such a precious one in his e and school, will never Cotton. He was so delight- 1 ms studies at school and always prompt with his ns. Ji m was a boy who V mved his mother, and it I?* hard to give him , tne Lord knoweth best, all things well. ® know that it breaks the ■ heart to know that he "! g ,° when his child call- w help. r Was love d by all who L ' !le had such pleasant "j e W ’U be missed by ar niother. He leaves er and mother and three J mourn his death, bg. _ an COn sole their broken > saying weep not, but mee t him in a brighter was interred in the cemetai-y, Wednesday an , ln the . Presence of a sorrowing crowd. The '®° ther S ays these lines: \ , j ne from us has gone, kei s ): ! eWe l ° ved is sti!l - Wi|.„ k acanl in °»r home, [ h never can be filled.” F below Council met in regular session Monday, Jan. 1, 1917. Those present were Mayor Callahan, Aid. Laing, Fields. Carter, Lane and Nussbaum. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved. Resolutions were passed renewing notes for $4000.00 each at the First Nat ional Bank, copies being hereto attached marked exhibits “A” and ‘ ‘B”. It was upon motion moved and carried that the tax books be closed on Jan. 20, 1917, and after that date execution be issued for all unpaid taxes. C. B. Brockett having a peti tion before council for the estab lishment of an abbatoir, it was upon motion of Aid. Lane second ed by Aid. Nussbaum, moved and carried that a committee be appointed to- investigate all the features of the establishment of an abbatior and report at the next meeting of council, or sooner if possible. There beipg no further business council ad journed. Is a Poem which I A marriage of great interest to the many friends of thej bride and groom was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Swicord, of the Fowltown com munity Monday afternoon, Jan. 1st. at three o’clock. The contract ing parties were Miss Mattie Swicord the youngest daughter in the home, who always makes for herself a place in the hearts of those with whom she comes in contact because of her lovable nature, and Mr. Marvin Dorsey of Kingsport, Tenn., a young man of sterling character. To the strain of Mendolsohn’s wedding March the bridal party entered the parlor and took their places before an improvised altar of pot plants. First came Miss Nellie Swicord, maid of honor and Mr. Moore of Bainbridge, They were immediately followed by the bride and groom. The ceremony beautiful in its impressiveness, was performed by Rev. J. E. Ward of the First Presbyterian church, Bainbridge, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey were very popular with a host of friends who wish for them the greatest degree of happiness as they go away to make their home in another state. DOUBLE FEATURE PICTURE The Callahan Theatre offers for Saturday a Triangle Kay Bee Drama “The Waifs” featur ing Jane Grey and Wm Desmond, a big picture in 5 big parts. As an extra attraction there will be shown Roscoe (Fatt) Ar- buckle in a screamingly funny Keystone Comedy “His Wifes Mistake”. Two complete shows will be run, first at 7:30, second at 9:00. AN EFFORT TO ORCANIZE PEA NUT CLUBS Weep not for him, he was taken away, In the unsullied bloom of life’s opening day; Before the griefs or cares of this world could efface, The roseate bloom that adorned his young face. Weep not for him, his spirit has tied, To the happy land—to the blest early dead; When filled with rapture his voice . he does raise, In anthems unmending to his Saviors praise. Weep not for him, though thy true brothers heart, Was rending in twain from thy brother to part; But rejoice that thy brother, was sent for from above To enjoy endless bliss through his Savior's love. Weep not for ihim, he’s above yonder skies, Where the Lord wipes away all the tears from the eyes; He can never know sorrow, like us here below, He's forever released from this world of woe. Then dry up thy tears, for when life is o'er, You may join him to part, to sever, no more; ' And then united in regions of light, Partake with thy brother an In conversation with Mr. S. T. Carter this week we learn that an effort is on foot and material ising to organize peanut clubs in the county. There is no question that something else has to be raised besides cotton and they are of the opinion that pea nuts are the best next crop that can be handled because of the double chance. A man can sell them or he can feed them to his pigs. The Clubs will be along the lines that other clubs have been. The boy under 17 years old that raises the most peanuts on an acre of land will get a prize of $25, the next one will get $15 and the next seven that grow the most will get $10 each. The gentlemen who have been looking into this matter have taken it up with the teachers of the county and they are finding much interest grow ing in it. CITT TAX CLOSE JANUARY 20TH The city tax books close on January 20th and the people are put on notice that fifas will be issued right away. All the city bonds and coupons are due Jan. 1st and they can not be put off. The delay in the folks paying their taxes will force the city to borrow from the banks to meet these matters and pay interest that could be saved by prompt attention to these taxes at once. TEACHERS INSTITUTE IS REINS HELO THIS WEEK Opened up Monday morning with a large attendance under the direction of the new county Superintendent Mr. J. B. L. Barber. Mr. Barber being an old teacher himself. The address of welome was delivered on behalf of the city by Mr. S. T. Carter, President of the Board of Trade and at the request of the Mayor. Mr. Carter gave the teachers a very hearty old fashioned Bain bridge Welcome and it was in the same generous and happy spirit replied to by Mr. D. H. Wood of Attapulgus in his usual happy manner. The help of Prot. F. E. Kand of Macon [was again extended to the teachers of this county and the work is progres sing very splendidly. The schools of the county are all in a thriv ing condition, due to the many years of earnest and sincere i work of the retiring Commission- The time has really come when i e ,, Mr# Bradwell< With his pas . the cotton man will have to scat- L; n g many w jj[ i ong recall his FAMILY REUNION At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Vickers, of Whigham, Ga„ January 1st, 1917. Here is to remember the place and time of our frmily reunion at home and every body well and happy. We are all thankful the Lord gives us this great joy, and pray he will spare us this untold pleas ure many times over. But should he take one or more from the now prest group before we have this pleasure again we will re member this is a part of the Lord’s will. And we will from time to time do all we can^to reach the old home as often as possible, as there is no love as dear as father and mother at the old home. Here we are by name: Ienous J. and Amous E. Vickers; Hormon W. Vickers; Auen N, and Lela M. Vickers; Delmar Vickers; Arley F. Vickers; Ford Vickers; Lassie G. Vickers; Zu- leau L. Vickers; Madena I Vick ers; and Clifford C. Reynolds and wife of Los Angeles, Cal., who motored through the country in their car. THE MECCA Mr. E. S. Prows a former citizen of Bainbribge has moved back here and will open up the Mecca, a well ordered amuse ment parlor. Here the folks will get a chance to bowl and to play the popular and harm less game Sknown as pocket bil liards. This is a game that has no cannection with the old fash ioned billiards that was attached to skloons but is strictly a modem game with plenty of good exer- ter his eggs and not put them all | S pi en did service to the county C3se and science in it to amuse, in one basket and the peanuts an industry present not only the most promising but the most pro fitable proposition that we have. The schools of the county will be furnished with all information^ all rules and by laws governing the clubs in the next few days. We think that this is a sensible move and one that every citizen will do well to encourage and look into. A man can not loose raising peanuts. If he does not sell them he can feed them to his hogs and realize a beneficial gain either way. SHERIFF PULLS TIGER IT A- endless delight. Sheriff Martin arrested Messrs Musgrove and Durham, two men that live just below here Friday morning soon with 3C gallons of liquor in a wagon that had just been hauled in from across the Florida line. The weather was vesy auspicious for such a stunt but the officers get ting onto the game arrested the men and somebody had to face the rainy days unwarmed, unaid ed and unsung. Quite a lot of thjs running booze across the line has been going on and the officials have been laying for it. The men were put under a bond. HERE TOMORROW JAN. 5 Manager Brackin of the Calla han Theatre announces Mr. Henry B. Warner for tomorrow night. Marner appears in a Triangle Fine Arts Film Play “The Raiders” with him as co- star is Miss Dorothy.Dalton and an excellent cast. Admirers of Mr. Warner will be delighted with this opportunity and what ever good there is in our county school work the credit is due his years of hard and earnest labor in their be half. The personalle of the teachers of this county are away above the average and their work is showing in all branches. DEATH OF MRS. ORUCE to see him at his W in -TW One of the sad deaths of this holiday season was that of Mrs. Bruce, so well known and loved by all the people of Bainbridge. One of the oldest ladies living lin the community and one who has been a part of the community life for many years. Being with the people of this town in the days of darkness and in the days of sunshine. Her husband who preceded her to the grave many years ago was one of the best known physicians of this country a number of years ago and a man that stood by the people when the scourge of yellow fever depopulated the town and section almost. Mrs. Bruce was in her eighties and a while weakened by age enjoyed very fair health up to a few weeks ago. She was one of those lovable old characters that made all feel that she was their friends and that their troubles were hers and her kind words helped on many persons that were in sore need of the goodness and encouragement that she held out to them. She was buried in the presence of a number of old friends. Rev. Mr. Shell preaching the funeral services. A sketch of her lite by an old acquaintance and loved one is being now prepared for publication which will appear in this paper. A real “mother in Israel” has gone to her reward. Mr. Prows will have it in blast-in just a day or so. ful IRON CITY NEWS Christmas is over and every one is enjoying the New Year. Prof. D. M. Williams enter tained a number of friends on Friday evening Dec. 27th, with a reception in honor of the 7th, and 8th, grades. Little Jewel Cordelle has been ill, but we are glad to report that she is better. Prof. John T. Goree has been home on a visit the past week. Misses Ida and Claude Drake entertained a number of friends a “candy pull” at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Drake, on Saturday evening Dec. 30th, in honor of Mr. Elbe T. and Miss Ollie Drake. Those present were: Misses Eleanor and Louise Lane, Lola and Allie Peters, Lena and Alma Drake, Viola King, Bertha and Ollie Drake, W illie B. Alday, Louada and Alice Drake, Avery Wheeler, and Elsie Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Drake, Messrs. Hardy Strickland, D. M. Williams, Rufus Hurst, Joe Wheeler, Homer Drake, J. Lane Sr. and Elbe Drake. SPECIAL ATTRACTION WEDNESDAY JAN. IB As the title suggest, the gentle art of osculation forms an im portant part in "The Kiss,” a novel photoplay romance in which the most popular screen stars, Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot, are again associated. During the masked ball, Jean, a young aviator, portrayed by Owen Moore, kisses Louise, im personated by Marguerite Courot, but she escapes from him before he can find out who she is. The memory of the kiss haunts Jean, who sets out upon a determined campaign of kissing in order to meet the other half of that kiss. Of course this promiscous search on the part of Jean precipitates no end of humorous trouble, and as a result the gallant young aviator is very nearly routed by a concerted movement of indi gnant mothers. From this point the comedy gives way to drama with a suddenness that is as real as life itself, and among the thrilling espisodes that ensue is an aeroplane flight in which the two stars take an active part. iif> GONCRESS LIBELED, SAYS CONGRESSMAN We are enjoying this beautiful weather after so much rain. Prsf. John E. Drake taken charge of the office of Tax Re ceiver of Decatur County on Monday Jan. 1st, All of our teachers are in at tendance of the Teachers In stitute this week and we wish for them a pleasant and profi table week. Our efficient mayor Mr. John Boston, Dec. 30.—In response to a telegran from Congressman Robert L. Henry, of Texas, urg ing that he go to Washington immediately and produce any facts he may have bearing on a “leak” from the state depart ment to Wall street in connection with President Wilson’s recent peace note, Thomas W. Lawson today replied by wire that he would call on the congressman Monday. “You have libeled congress and public officials and I predict you cannot make good,” Congress man Henry stated in the ’ tele gram which Mr. Lawson made public here today. It was stated Mr. Henry made his request in his capacity as member of the house rules committee, of which he is chairman. The good old capitol has been wallowing in Wall street leak grafts for forty years,” the Lawson reply said. ‘ You and and Congressman Wood started this ‘leak’ merry-go-round; then you sort of run me into it through your press statements, and then you made me the whole of it. Now I say, congressman, have a heart. “This is my program. Tomor row I will give you a serious three-three-thousand word bit, then, if you wish, I will visit you on New Year’s day, then on Tuesday from the gallery I will listen to you and the other states men who missed out on the ‘leak' lambast me some more. UfcriiafliiiiMifliiataMlfe Regular services next Sunday as follows. 10:00 a. m. Sunday School and Bible (class. 11:00 a. m. Holy Communioa and Sermon. 7:30 p. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. Saturday, Epiphany Day, Holy Communion at 10:00 a. m. Wednesday 4 p. m. Litany Service. , The Ladies Guild of the Episco pal church will meet on Monday