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m COX DELIGHTS
HER AUDIENCE
Sur in this year, 1918, a new
a for'higli classed entertainments
us at :st dawned in our beautiful
ty of Binbridge; surely these Bain-
bridge pertle are awakening to the
alization Uiat a good reader is to
appreciated, for on last Wednes
day night/ uanuary 2nd, the school
auditorium, JVltss Cox appeared as a
acler. cominjAas the third number
in this season’* Lyceum attractions.
In tin minds of chose who heard Miss
ox onl Wednesday evening, there
linyen Uiis impression: “She is an
rHE ^OST -SEA KCH LIGHT
)LUME 3, NUMBER 42
BAINBRIDGE, GA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. 1918
$1.50 PER ANNOU
RED CROSS NOTES
xpert ti
not ? Hr
heir clo
ppreciat n of her selections. Where
will you
alone, w
Glad Be
beginning
ireadng
Thise
tearsint i
iir
ider and entertainer.” Why
r ..large audience gave her
st attention, showing their
tind a lady, who travels
1 can entertain and delight
auili' ice? Miss Cox filled the
bill.
She vi i booked to read extracts
from the look of “Pollyanna,” or the
k.” She announced at the
of her program that before
Pollyanna” she would give
cal : lort selections.
short selections brought
the eyes of many of Mins
Cox’slis eners, from constant laugh-
gave several piano-logues
and inithted several characters as:
1 Tiiiiij School Girl,” “An Ordinary
School Boy,” “A Giggling Girl,” "A
ill Wio Had Only Taken Five Kx-
pressior Lessons,” and “A Boy Who
Was Stidying Hamlet” by using this
lectionl “I Stood on. the Bridge at
Jliilnighjl and etc.”-
In rend :ig “Pollyanna”, Miss Cox
mperson: ed each character so won-
ierfnlly that one could simply see this
and precise aunt Polly; the
■X “Glad Girl,” the servants; the
/rplianljoy, and the old grouch, John
idleton, who later, relented in his
iew of life. We feel that Bainbridge
is honored by securing /such good
numbers this season. If you are no.t
atronizing the Lyceum attractions
ou are missing something great.
Don’t miss the next one.
The Fourth Term.
Dr. John Toole was sworn in as
Mayor of Bainbridge for the fourth
time last Monday night. He has
rved Bainbridge for a long time in
>■* capacity. In fact there is a
range similarity between the muni-
ral career of Dr. Toole, James G.
Mtoodward, bf Atlanta and Bridges
Smith, of Macon. Often in the bit-
ore.- kin' 1 ., of political battles, some-
U' defeated, but always coming
when least expected. Dr. Toole
the strongest personality that
ne-.sni can make for a man and
d ° to that personality more
anything else that the’ people of
dge have repeatedly honored
in this capacity. Intensely hu-
liable to err, manly enough to
xys admit errors and mistakes, he
on a following in Bainbridge that
ys has to be reckoned with in the
icipal affairs of the city. He is
oughly posted on the city affairs
w th his long experience in these
rs the town may well look for a
did administration under his care
year. As our city’s mayor we
to ask all that may have oppos-
flection to join hands with him
nd help him to make a good
nd not to begin their cam-
.ainst him before he is given
to work out the affairs of
Let us all i’ink our little
the channel of common good
help the city officials rather
ibarass them by petty displays
litical disappointment. The Post-
h Light wishes to welcome the
officials and aid them every way
it can to advance the city interest.
The Executive Committee of the
Bainbridge Red Cross Chapter held
a very important meeting last Friday
morning. Rev. W. B. Sams, who has
been Chairman of the Chapter since
its organization last May, tendered
his resignation, being forced to .do so
by the fact that he has accepted the
call to the Episcopal church in Cor-
dele, Ga., and expects to leave Bain
bridge on the first of, February. The
Executive Committee tendered to the
retiring Chairman a rising vote of
thanks for his services to the chapter
and regretfully accepted his resigna
tion. Then came the question of elect
ing a successor to carry on the work
and it is with pleasure that we an
nounce the unanimous election of Prof.
Dallas Wood, of the Bainbridge High
School faculty. A committee was
then appointed to wait on Prof. Wood
and inform him of his election and
try to persuade him to accept. This
committee went immediately to con
fer with Mr. Wood, and later report
ed that he had accepted. As was re
ported in the Search Light of last
week, Miss Alice Curry, who has
been the efficient and popular super
intendent of the surgical dressing de
partment of the chapter, tendered her
resignation to the Executive Commit
tee, but very wisely and very prompt
ly the Executive Committee declined
to accept this, and another commit
tee was appointed by the chairman to
see Miss Curry at once and inform
her of the Executive Committee’s ac
tion, and urge her to withdraw her
resignation. This committee went im
mediately to their work and having
cornered Miss Curry in the hall of
the Red Cross headquarters, insisted
on the withdrawal of the resignation
and returned to the committee meet
ing in company witli Miss Curry who
very kindly consented to acede to
the wishes of the chapter and retain
her position.
Miss Curry has made a very efficient
superintendent, and everyone is de
lighted that she has reconsidered her
resignation.
The chapter will therefore continue
jits work without any interruptions
'whatever, and under the direction of
jthe new chairman and the most effi
cient superintendent of the surgical
dressing department, Bainbridge and
Decatur county will have no need to
be ashamed of their work for the Na
tional organization.
CONSTITUTIONAL
Decision Rendered by Chief Jus
tice—All Members of
Court Concur.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—The se
lective service act was upheld as con
stitutional by the supreme court in
an opinion today in draft cases.
The government's contentions that
the power given to congress to de
clare war includes the power to com
pel citizens to render military service
both at home and abroad, were sus
tained by the court’s opinion which
was unanimous.
The decision was rendered by Chief
Justice White.
Card Party and Dance
For Soldiers Benefit
On the evening of January 3rd, in
the Elks Hall, a card party and dance
was given for the soldiers’ benefit.
DAMON AND PYTHIAS
SPIRIT ALIVE YET
Brothers Anxious to Make Sac
rifice for Country But One
Must Be Left Behind.
FITZGERALD, Ga., Jan. 7.—A pa-
TEACHERS INSTITUTE RED CROSS CHAPTER
EXPRESSES THANHS
The Decatur County Teachers held'
their annual Institute for white teach- j
ers in the city hall at Bainbridge from |
Dec. 31, 1917, to Jan. 4, 1918. I At thc meetin E of the Executive
Ninety-seven teachers were enroll- C “ tte e the Bainbridge Chapter
cd. The Institute was conducted by the JJed Cross last week, Mr. Sam.
Prof. F. E. Land, of Macon, Ga., who
stated that the chapter had been
thetic incident before the Ben Hill gave interesting 'talks "dW the most ^enerously remembered by many
exemption hoard this week showed week ami led discussions on the stud- e^tmL 8 donations "to"the"waking
that the spirit of Damon and Pythias--taught,fund of the chapter, the donations
teaching reading correctly. He also ” ere ™ and some of^ them very
read a letter on “Food Conservation,” libera1 ’ tha Ma80n,c Lodgc leading
which was an appeal to thc teachers he llst ' v,th f do j nat ‘ a " f Fift * gol
fer their help in saving food. lars ’ S , everal ,ndl y, lduals sent the.r
Mrs. Clark, of the State Agricul- checks * or Tcn U ° 1Iars > othcrs F ’ ve -
tural College of Athens, made splen- and a lnrR0 namber f Oae DolUr
did talks on the subject of “Food contributors and some less. The 1-t
Value.” She explained the uses of of the contributors would be publisk-
the fireless cooker, and gave several ad bat for tbc fact ‘hat some of aar
demonstrations in cooking during the friends P refer that the.r names be
wee k not given out, and, of course, we Te
ed the government, declined to make I Mr'. Bradley, of the South Georgia their wishes in the matter. The
affidavits for either of the' boys, asi Normal College, was at the Institute committee, however, wishes to take
both equally contributed to her sup-1 Wednesday and spoke of the school thls means of expressing to one aad
port. S. L. Livingston, the younger of I at Valdosta, after which he thorough- a11 vvho sent in donutions whether
the two brothers, insisted that he bejiy discussed with the teachers the ,arKe or sma "’ tbeir hearty thanks
allowed to enter the army, as the subjects of "Reading” and “History.” and appreciation of their generosity
is as alive in the fields of old Georgia
as it was alive on the Isle of Sicily
of old. Two young tenant farmers,
22 and 24 years old respectively, sons
of a widowed mother, with a younger
son 12 years old, the only other mem
ber of the family, presented them
selves before the board to present
their questionnaires. The mother,
loving both alike, and also fully ap
preciating the patriotic duty she ow-
The card party lasting from 8:00 to ‘ ' ' T . , ““ l suoje “ s 1,1 * “““ d ki d , this . 1Dm . ee iation
10-00 .V n, ,inn,„ 10-00 tn 0,der ’ L L‘vingston, was the better | S upt. Barber talked to the teachers ^ . V ’
Charlton’s Move
to Savannah
It seems that Savannah is—and
has been—home for Mr. W. O. Charl
ton and family, for they move to this
city and then return to Bainbridge.
They moved to Savannah on last
Saturday and they will be greatly
missed by their neighbors, friends and
p. m., the dance from 10:00 to
12:00 p. m.
Mrs. William Pray, who is spend
ing several months at the Callahan
Hotel, was the originator, in fact, the
one who was instigator in having this
card party and dance in Bainbridge.
She was ably assisted by Mesdames
R. H. May, A. H. Mills, A. B. Belcher
and Miss Nan Philpot.
There was a large crowd present
and every one seemed to have a good
time. There were visitors from
Quincy,F la., Donalsonville, Jakin, and
Albany.
Sandwiches and soft drinks were
served, which helped make the $123.-
00 that was cleared for the soldiers'
benefit.
Rev. W. B. Sams deliverad an ad
dress regarding the work being ac
complished by the Red Cross.
The Bainbridge Band furnished
splendid music throughout the even
ing, and was very good indeed.
Municipal Officers
Elected.
provider for his mother and younger at different times about things con-
of the Executive Committee was ex
brother, and as he put it, was “more 'cerningthei r school work, especially ^ i r i es3ed b ^ a Rising vote of ^ bank ^
needed at home and thought most of.”
J. I. Livingston, the older, thought it
was his duty to go, as the younger
one was not able to stand the hard
ships that were to be met in the war.
Both pleaded for the privilege of tak
ing the other’s place until they finally
reached an agreement and the older
was allowed the privilege of entering
the service, while the younger will
remain at home to look after the
mother and the boy. The board was
sympathetically affected by this af-
ectionate demonstration of these
plain country boys, both heroes al- Qn « Education(
their co-operation in helping to make a11 and best wishes for the New
Year. Something over $100.00 waa
the club work a success this year.
Mr. Carter, of Bainbridge, made a rece,ved b y the tba P ter from this
talk about the “War Saving Stamps”, 80urte ; and ™ U .K° quite “ Io " K ***
after which he, as representative of tow . ards Phasing the necessary ba
the Empire Oil Mill, presented the tena > 8 t0 be ™ ade U P mto bandages,
teachers with tickets to the Callahan ld< i” or oul so ' l i rs ' .
Theatre Thursday night, and this! during the Christmas drive *er
treat was appreciated and enjoyed
by most all thc teachers. ... ..
The County Agent, Mr. J. Irwin tbe first of so that now the
chapter with the auxiliaries has a
membership of about 950 members,
the Christmas drive
new members over 200 were secured
and several more have joined since
Davis, spoke several times concerning
his work in the county.
Mr. James, of the State Agricul- , . , . , .
tural College, made talks during the Vllie ’ wh,cb ,s work,nK under 8
exclusive of the chapter at Donalsaa.-
his main sub
urate charter.
ready in their manner of responding beinp the ..p Brent .Teacher Asso-
to the country s call. ciation.” He asked the teachers
„ • -w- a. jesspecially for their help in getting
Air* NorFl$ invents VI«1S the Systematic Tick Eradication in
Saver.
Mrs. A. J. Callahan
Entertains.
On last Saturduy afternoon Mrs. A-
Decatur county.
But the most enjoyable feature of j. Calluhun entertained her Y. W. A.
Mr. George E. Norris, of Columbus, (the Institute, was the music furnished girls at her home on Donalson street.
Ohio, a brother of Mr. C. C. Norris of ( by Mr. James, and'his songs never | As Mrs. Calluhun expressed it, “I
this city, has invented and patented failed to arouse the spirits of the ara entertaining my girls very infom-
The Hot Simplex Plate. This is a teachers and make them laugh. ally,” but to the guests present thia
device for the purpose of saving gaso
line. Mr. Norris has succeeded in
The new Council met Monday night
and elected the new town officers for 'getting a device that saves from 40
the coming year. There was no|to 50 per cent of your gasoline and
•changes in the police force except .with responsible parties the device
RESOLUTIONS.
1. Whereas, We, the teachers of
Decatur county have been associated rnent during the afternoon, then sol
together during this week in very and duets by Misses Ola and Mm
social affair proved to be very picas,
ant, even though informal.
Victrola music furnished entertan-
that Mr. Ross Moore was elected tojwill be placed on trial. Sr. C. C. pleasant arid profitable Institute work, Johnson was the special attraction cf
take Mr. Gunn’s place and Mr. Conger Norris will carry them and they willjand whereas, we, as a committee, have the occasion. Repeatedly these young
was elected Clerk to succeed Mr. Bell meet any test that the car owner .been appointed to draw up the fol- ladies received an encore. One of the
who was filling out an unexpired term, wants to put to them. The device |lowing resolutions. Therefore, be it guests read three short selections.
The question of city printing was de- is simple in construction and guaran- j resolved, That we pledge our support, A delicious salad course was serve*
ferred until the next meeting. The teed to save the gas and prove the
old police force and water and light saving to the car owner by actual
force all were re-elected and will service. Mr. Norris will have them
serve the city for two more years, on hand and any car owner can get
Chief Barber Being elected for the .the information from him that he de-
third time to his place. Dr. Toole, sires.. A visit to thc jewelry store
to the officials of the United States to the following guests: Misses Msr-
government in their effort to wage a garet Moore, Minnie and France*
successful war against our enemy. Scott, Eunice Griffin, Minnie WilMnar
2. That we feel greatly indebted to and Clara Murphry Jones, Dorotkg
Mr. Barber, our worthy superintend- Salter, Bettie Sue Lane, Ola and Mm
ent, for his consideration at all times Johnson, Louise Hardage, Annie L*t*
was sworn in as Mayor and named'may mean the saving of half the gas ;under all circumstances, and we pledge and Lucile Young, Clara Mae Yataa,
his committees, and then entertained
acquaintances, but this city, to which | jb e council at dinner. The old council
they have moved will indeed have a, finished up their business and ad-
trio of fine people. > Ijourned sine die early. Then as the
Miss Lucile Charlton for the past new council was sworn in all the
several terms has been one of the vexed questions as to who would have
most popular and best teachers in
the Bainbridge school. This year she
taught in the primary department
and she had won the love and admira
tion of everyone of her pupils.
Friday afternoon when these pupils
learned that their teacher, Miss Lu
cile, was to leave many eyes were
bathed in tears.
On Monday Miss Charlton began
work as teacher in one of the Savan
nah schools.
Bainbridge loses, but in our loss,
Savannah gains.
Irs William Pray
Entertains.
hursday afternoon at the Calla-
ptel, Mrs. William Pray enter-
peveral friends at a card party
r Mrs. Walter Philpot, of
■ social affair was enjoyed by
lowing guests: Mesdames H.
fhardson, A. B. Belcher, A. H.
H- May, Friedman, Gans, Ed
; frank Jones, Roland Bower,
■ fields, Varner, H. H. Coombs,
Stella Nussbaum and Nan
Card from Mr. Callahan
To the Citizens of Bainbridge:
I wish to take this method of re
turning thanks to the voters and the
citizens of the town for their many
testimonials of their esteem and con
fidence in me in the past 20 years.
I retire from the office of Mayor feel
ing under many and lasting obliga
tions to the people. I wish to the
new officials a successful administra
tion of the city affairs, and will aid
them as far as I can to advance the
city's best interests. Thanking all.
Respectfully,
j. W. CALLAHAN,
'Kg* for a«|e at 50c per
Phone 131J.
The many friends of Dr. Sam Kauf
man, who has been a lieutenant in the
Regular army for some time, will be
glad to know that he lias been pro
moted to a major’s position. Major
Kaufman married a Bainbridge girl,
Mias Blanche Grollman, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Harry GroUman.
the jobs for Mie coming year was
quickly disposed of. .
SIGHTSEEING IN
GREATER NEW YORK
bill you have each month.
County Agents Report.
To the Honorable Board County Com
missioners Decatur County:
I submit herewith a report of my
work for December.
ourselves to continue to strive to merit of Memphis, Tenn., and Merle Robia-
such favors of him. son; Mesdames Henderson, H. M.
3. That we desire to thank Mr Land Shell, N. J .Smith and Rev. H. M.
for his able instructions and interest Shell.
in Decatur county schools. I
4. That we desire to thank Mr.
James for his earnest appeals for bet-
I traveled 306 miles, visited five sebo ° l8 and m0 ™ P ractical in8t ™ c '
_ tions, and especially de we wish to
Mrs. Subers Now
With Franklin Life
Insurance Company
schools, secured 43 club members, vis- . ,
ited 25 farmers, had conferences with j“ b ‘ m {oT bls soelal a "terta,n-
39 farmers and teachers, distributed man * :8 ' „ Mrs. Julieene B. Subers has sever-
439 bulletins, wrote 67 personal let-1 at ^ .. an c rs ‘ " ar ° r ed her connections as traveling rep-
ters, mailed 600 circular letters j n ; > e { emons rations sc las gi%cn us |re8entat j ve Q f tke Alkahest Lyceum
the interest of my work and visited] u J ln J; e weeK - .Bureau of Atlanta.
. , , . 6. That we wish to express our ap-........ . .. VT „
A Wonderful FMnrntinnal F*n- 4 club members. . .. .. . > At the beginning of the New Year,
A wonaerrui r.autationai rea-| ^ prcciation to Mr. Carter, as president „ . , ' , ...
In co-operation with Mr. M. C. Lay,. 1 Mrs. Subers launched out into a new
ture That Everybody Should |
See. A Lecture Giving Start- , of the Bureau of Market , s ’ 1 be,d tbc
ling Facts is Very Impressive first co-operative hog sale Dec. 13th.
and Instructive. | The farmers brou e bt ln .^° b ° B8
which were sold at auction. fney
What promises to be one of the brought a basis of $14.40 for No. 1.
most interesting and instructive pho- Although the lack of grading pens
toplays ever witnessed in this city proved a disadvantage, everybody was
will be shown at the Callahan Theatre pleased with the sale. Mr. Gay said
Jap 15th, matinee and night, jit would not be wise to hold another
You can see and learn more about sale until suitable grading pens could
“Greater New York, the Wonder be built. I have asked for sites on
City of the World” right here at home the A. C. L. property on which to
in one hour from this wonderfully build grading pens in Bainbridge and
realistic photoplay in four reels than Donalsonville. These sites have been
if you spent one month in New York measured and will be available in a
at a large expense. i few da >’ 3 ' } h °P a 80ma i’‘ an i , can ba
Mr. Burton Mank, the world’s cele- formulated by which the building of
brated lecturer, has conceived the these pens can be financed at once,
idea of educating the classes that| I “ aded » circular letter to every
haven’t the time and money to travel, hoy and girl 10 to 18 years of age
by making motion pictures of the whoso name I had secured. These
larger cities, which will enlighten the letters wej-e to explain the club work
public of the rapid and varied ad
vancement; also the changing condi
tions of the different cities through
out the United States.
Mr. N. J. Smith went dow* to' Car-
rabelle Monday on business for his
jewelry firm.
M. ...*.'-** **
of the Board of Trade, for his cordial
welcome to the city of Bainbridge,
and especially to the people of Bain
bridge for their hospitality shown us.
7. That we pledge our support to
the agricultural and home economics
department to help conserve the food
that is daily being wasted
dear Southland of ours.
CHAS. L. PERRY,
R. L. KNOX,
H. H. SHIFLET,
Committee.
this
field of work, becoming representa
tive agent of the Franklin Life Insur
ance Company, of Springfield, 111. She
is working for W. B. Folmar aad
Sons, of Troy, Ala., and she will
write insurance throughout Georgia
and Alabama.
I Mrs. Subers has a host of frienda
j in Bainbridge who wish for her na-
jlimited success.
We know that she is thoroughly
capable, and her success is anticipat
ed by her friends.
Distinct Compliment.
The retention of Superintendent
Edwards at the head of the Water
Notice to Tax Payers.
Quite a number of citizens hare
and Light plant, and the retention of been writing to the/Biard of Equaliz-
Chief Barber at the head of the Po- ers about tax matters. We wish to
lice Department by the council Mon-. »H on notici that we will sat
day night was a distinct compliment beginning May 10th, when we will ha
to those officers and their faithful dis- [jtlad to take up all matters with any
that would be undertaken in 1918. charge of duty in the past years. Both ,ta* payer and make any such recom-
I have received quite a number of jof these officers have given the city mendatiqno at may seen proper,. Th#
answers and the indications are that'good and faithful service. While they ,board cannot attend to matters Sg
there will be a large number in the.liave not,"'/.^ursc pleased everybody, that nature except In meeting and pe- '
clubs' this ye*i(. jtheyAckly as vor/ad to give tb« peo- cordii^ae law.
- J I every where. tfrr- dut*' rei j *' £ Respectfully, ,
, m W. T. NICHOLSON,
/ m J L. DAVIB.
' . \
Bespeetwlly submitted,
JMBW.N QAV
