The Post-search light. (Bainbridge, Ga.) 1915-current, July 14, 1921, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextPHE POST-SEARCH LIGHT ordinary XXX LOME 7. NUMBER 15. BAINBRIDGE, GA„ THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1921. $1.50 PER ANNUM OUSE SETS DAY ON TARIFF BILL ts through rule calling F 0K BALLOT ON . JULY 21. Washington, July" 12—After put- through a rule calling for a final (e on the tariff bill on July 21 limiting amendments from the or to hides, oil, cotton, asphalt, and the House held its first night • tonight in order to accomo- ne multitude of members eager discuss it. The rule was adopted, 222 to 100, almost a straight party vote, five publicans from Wisconsin ap'prov- t and three Democrats from Lou- , n8 voting for its adoption. Repub- in leaders on the face of the vote, Jared the bill would be passed by tantially the same majority. Democrats made a sharp attack linst the rule declaring that by it House would surrender its powers the ways and means committee, presentative Garrett, of Tennessee, Democratic leader, and Repre- itative Bourke Cockran, of New took charge of the fight, the ter asserting that by “the gag rule thod of legislation, the House had lk into a condition almost beneath ntempt,” and that it no longer was arded by the country as a serious tisiative body. Republicans, on the other hand, tended that the rule was the most era) and broadest of any ever ought in for a special purpose. Harding Letter Discussed. There was discussion among mem- rs during the day of a letter under od to deal with the proposed duties oil which the President sent to airman Fordney. Mr. Fordney ad- tted he had lately received a per- nal letter from the President but dined to discuss or reveal its pur- It was reported, however, that Harding had expressed the hope if the House saw fit to place a ty on oil, a proviso would be at- ched similar to that on certain nds uf lumber which would permit liprccal agreements to be ncgotiat- by the executive. Representative Longworth, of Ohio, aded the Republican speakers to- and talked for nearly three urs on four phases of the bill, dye rtrol, American valuation,.wool and bargaining clauses. His state- nts frequently brought fire from Democratic side. Mr. Longworth defended the entire but concentrated on an cxplana- of the woolen, American valua- i dye control and bargaining uses, which have been objected to Democrats in nearly every speech far. He said he believed a trial the measure would demonstrate it he the best tariff measure ever before the House and described new wool schedule, supplanting old schedule K, as a feature asset the country. The American valu- lon policy, he added, was one which 'ould have been adopted years ago he was convinced it never could more badly needed than und^r eser .t conditions. Card of Thanks The c,ty primary election is now °f the past. The voters have K Pres?ed their preferences for rep- -sentatives, both as to Mayor and dermen. The large number of-can- idates for Alderman made it im- uss.b.e for all to be elected, but the lct that certain ones were chosen is n evidence of the unfitness of fl defeated candidates for the posi- but the result of a peculiar com- uation, which is encountered in all . s °f a community to make def- •ite selections from its citizens for Pacific purposes. Now that the peo- e have spoken through the legally PPointed medium, let all of us, the “w-f-ssful as well as the defeated can- ■oateg, accept the results in the spirit fraternity and fairness, and all 0 '* ' or the upbuilding of our little •ty. n this spirit I submit this notice • d pledge myeelf to this course. -Hing that there has been no last- tnfe engendered by the election, that we may be one in our efforts 1 ' Jr desire* for the welfare of bridge. I "incerely thank my friends for • opport in my candidacy. R. C. ULMER. Double-Quick Work For Sheriff Martin Sheriff Martin, of Bainbridge, did double-quick work Monday, when he arrested a white man on one of the Callahan steam boats for having stolen a shirt and later when in his office with this prison er, Sheriff Martin recognized him from descriptions received, as be ing one of the two murderers wanted for having killed a white auto driver near Chipley, Fla., a few days ago. The man confessed to having hired the car and when out several miles from Chipley with his accomplice, had killed the hoy and went on with the car. He also told where his partner in the crime was hiding and in a short time both were landed in jail. One of the men was a foreman at a large lumber mill two miles from town. NEGROSLAYER SHOTTO DEATH ZEMA ANTHONY, OF BAKER COUNTY, IS KILLED IN MARYLAND. Newton, July 11,—Zema Anthony, negro, who shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Oscar McDonald of Baker county and dangerously wounded Pe ter Watson, a farmer, which in the man hunt that followed, resulted in the deaths of one negro man and one negro woman, the latter being drown ed when she was suspected on har boring Anthony, was himself shot and killed by the police at Laurel, Md., when an attempt was made to arrest him a few days ago, according to ad vices received here. Anthony killed Deputy McDonald when the latter requested him to go on an errand for Rim. He later wounded Watson, while the latter was in the act of examining live stock near the home of Anthony’s aunt. It is believed that Anthony mistook Watson for an officer. The shooting caused the wildest man hunt in the history of this coun ty. All efforts were made by large posses to capture Anthony. Shortly after the shooting an armed negro was caught on one of the highways by a posse. He was ordered to go home. He refused and was taken in to custody. He was killed several hours later when attempting, it is said, to escape from the posse. The body of Anthony’s aunt was found floating in a nearby stream, a short time afterwards. She was drowned, it is alleged, by the hands of a mob when she was suspected of shielding Anthony. The deaths of the two negroes here were given much publicity prior to the issuance of the Negro in Georgia, a pamphlet on racial conditions in Georgia, compiled by ex-Govcrnor Hugh M. Dorsey. The cases also took a prominent part in the pamphlet. Stribling Wins Macon Featherweight Knocks Out Kid Young in Atlanta. Atlanta, July 12.—W. L. Stribling, Macon’s featherweight, annexed his fourteenth victory tonight, when in the eighth round of a scheduled twelve Vound bout he knocked out Kid Young, rated as his toughest opponent so far. Young Stribling gave Young, who went into the ring with eight years ring experience as compared with the Macon's youth one, an unmerciful heating, flooring him three times in the final round. Lost, Strayed or Stolen Lost, strayed or stolen from my place, four miles south of Bainbridge, July 4th. one white setter bitch, name Snow. When last seen was wearing leather collar with the name of C. Beil on same. There are no spots on her other than lemon spot on one car, and lemon spot right at root of tail. Any information that you might have or get that will lead to the re covery of this bitch will be liberally rewarded. Any information will be treated confidential. M. B. BAGGS, Bainbridge, Ga , P. 0. Box 94. OPENING OF CONCRETE BRIDGE AT BRINSON HUGE SUCCESS UPWARD OF FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE FROM DE CATUR, SEMINOLE, MILLER AND EARLY, GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THIS OC CASION. Upward of 5,000 people traveled over a system of perfect clay roads in Decatur county Thursday en route to Brinson, where the $38,000 concrete bridge spanning Spring Creek was formally presented to the citizens of Decatur county through its commis sioners. With comfortable weather, the July heat being moderated by occasional brief showers, the crowd that throng ed little Brinson, hailing from the counties of Decatur, Seminole, Mil ler and Early, took advantage of the occasion to grasp the hand of friends and acquaintances once again. The County Commissioners of Decatur county, Messrs. W. G. Harrell, T. E. Rich, Hamp Cook, John Chason, and J. H. Gray, assisted by citizens of Brinson, have worked ceaselessly to put this affair over without a hitch and they have had the pleasure of seeing their every wish gratified. Bainbridge was well represented at the celebration and contributed ma terially to the success of the day. The immense crowd enjoyed the concert by the Bainbridge Municipal Band, the addresses by Judge Tal bert, W. W. Russell, mayor of Brin son, A. B. Conger, mayor-elect of Bainbridge, P. D. Rich of Colquitt, Judge W. A. Covington of Moultrie, and the presentation of the bridge by Mr. Conger in the absence of W. H. Clayton, of the construction company, followed by the acceptance by Col. R. G. Hartsfield in behalf of the County Commissioners. Sheriff Mar tin of Decatur county was desig nated for the honor of driving the first vehicle over the new bridge. In the car with him were the beautiful Misses Christine Martin, Rannie Grif fin .Thelma Husbands and Sadie Rob inson. The lucky number being drawn by Arch Tidwell, of Bainbridge, who turned it over to the sheriff and HARRY BARDWELL OF CUB VPREACHES AT THE METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING AND EVENING. The Reverend Mr. Harry Bardwell, of Cuba, preached in the M. E. church Sunday morning and evening to a large congregation of Methodists, and a pleasant sprinkling of Baptists, Presbyterians and visitors; under the auspices of the Senior Epworth League he preached also to the pris oners at the county farm in the af ternoon. At the conclusion of the services four of the men applied for church membership. The Reverend Mr. Bardwell has been in Cuba eigh teen years; during that time he has been pastor, presiding elder and is the president of Candler College in Havana. Since the Centenary drive he is the Missionary of the Bain bridge Methodist church. A native Georgian, Reverend Bardwell left Monday for a short visit to his par ents in Talbotton and from there will attend the Board of Missions in Juna- luska, N. C., before returning to his work in Cuba. Of distinctive person ality and a scholar, the Reverend Mr. Bardwell charmed his large and rep resentative congregations. Improvements For Presbyterian Church Work on the rearrangement and additions to be made in the Presby terian church began Tuesday. Not nearly meeting the demands and growth of its membership, this church is to have an expenditure of $10,000 on its improvement. Twelve Sunday I School rooms, a ladies’ parlor and Wilson folding doors will compose the changes and additions of the main floor, while a room for the men's class with a modern kitchen and din- j ing room will be built in the bali ment. | This church, already one of the most attractive in town, was built [ twenty years. this bevy of beautiful girls. At 12:30 a barbecue and basket dinner was served the multitude. For even this large crowd, there was a superabundance of everything. Ev eryone went back for "seconds” and after the appetites of all had been appeased, the Commissioner in charge invited everyone to stay for supper. Good humor, admiration of the bust ling activity of Decatur county and the appreciation of the work of the County Commissioners featured in the remarks of the guests. The bridge completes another weave of a perfect network of roads that Decatur county boasts of. A perfect boulevard from Bainbridge leading onto a structure over an oc casionally turbulent stream' that now almost seems tamed by the mighty strength towering over it, a traveler marvels and admires this beautiful structure of concrete which would do credit to most river bridges adjacent to our large cities. The day’s holiday closes with a baseball game between Decatur and Seminole counties, each team restrict ed to play only bona-fide residents of its respective county. The game was won by the Seminole team by the score of 5 to 3. Roberts and Rentz worked for Seminole, while Gaines and Davis composed the Brin son battery. The hitting and playing of Gaines, Battle and Crews featured in this game, which was the fastest ever played in this section. Gaines pitching was masterful throughout, allowing the Seminole team but three hits. The fact that his team made seven errors behind him caused the loss of the game. Roberts, pitqhing for Seminole, gave up seven hits, while his team only made two errors behind him. The game was witnessed by a large crowd. BAPTIST DEFEATED BYJWETHODIST IN AN INTERESTING GAME OF B\SE BALL LAST MONDAY ’ AFTERNOON. The Methodist and Baptist Sunday School teams met Monday for their first game of the season, i Gaines and Holder held the mound for the Methodist while Trevor Bat tle performed for the Baptist. AH of the pitchers did good work and held the batters down well. Williams did the receiving for the Methodist, -while Edwards and Battle performed in the same capacity for the Baptist. The game went for ten innings, the Methodist pushing over the winning run in the tenth. The boys are planning for another game Thursday. Admission 2Bc; chil dren under 12 years free. Suicide Note a Hoax Albany, July 12.—Albany police ad mit they are fooled by a clever pub licity stunt that was pulled off by the manager of a local motion picture house Saturday, and which kept them for a couple of days in the belief that a man had committed suicide by jump ing off the new Flint river memorial bridge, leaving his coat behind with a note pinned to it. Yesterday it de veloped that the note, which began with the sentence: “If you commit a perfect crime your conscience will find you out,” was intended to adver tise a motion picture entitled The Perfect Crime. The stunt worked, for it fooled the newspaper men as well as the police. Mr. and Mrs. Vann Streety and daughter, Julia, accompanied by Mr. ' and Mrs. Forrest Streety, of Tampa, j Fla., and Mr.’arid Mrs. J. T. Mitchell j and daughter, Lola, Dr. Moore and daughter, motored to Blue Springs , and Albany last Sunday, visiting , friends. Mr. J. Irwin Davis Leaves Bainbridge As a result of the transfer of Mr. Irwin Davis from Bainbridge to Quitman, the activities of the Decatur County Farm Loan As sociation are now being handled by Mr. John A. Roberts, who is maintaining an office in the O’Neal building, the same occupied by Mr. Davis. All people wishing to see Mr. Roberts may find him at this office. Mr. Herbert Townsend, of Cli max, is attending to the duties of the Decatur County Farm Bu reau. These gentlemen are both very active and will fulfill their duties well. The many friends of Mr. Davis and family wish them much suc cess in their new, but old home. PAIR CONFESS TO FLORIDA MURDER JOE MARTIN, OF BRUNSWICK, AND JIM LINGO, OF MILAN, UNDER ARREST. Bainbridge, July 11.—Joe Martin, 30, of Brunswick, Ga., and Jim Lingo, alias S. F. Ponsell, 26, rat Milan, Ga., today confessed to the murder of John M. Tuggle, pf Chipley, Fla., near Deerland on July 4, according to a statement made by Sheriff S. W. Mar tin, of Decatur county, following th< arrest of the pair on suspicion. The prisoners were taken to Jack sonville where they were turned over to Florida officials. The capture of the two men came as the result of a charge of stealing two shirts placed against Martin by a innp residing in the same boarding house that Martin was stopping at since he drilled' here from Florida a few days ago. Martin was taken into custody and when he was brought before Sheriff Martin his description answered that sent out by Florida au thorities shortly after the crime was discovered. - Lingo was arrested while he was at work in the office of a local lumber company after officers arc alleged to have searched Martin and recovered Tuggle’s gold watch. Martin was the first to confess and alleged that Lingo perpetuated the crime, while Lingo in his confession placed the blame on Martin. Head Crushed by Jack. Tuggle, on July 3, while en route in an automobile from his home in Chipley to Milton overtook Martin and Lingo walking on the highway. He invited the men to ride with him as far as Milton. They accepted the invitation. Tuggle went to Milton and while returning home on the Fourth again met up with the two men. He picked them up and while riding along he is alleged to have been slain by the two men. When Tuggle failed to arrive home a search was instigated and his body was found lying beside his automobile about one-half mile off the main high way. His head was badly mutilated and a blood spattered jack nearby in dicated that it has been used as a weapon. Tuggle’s money and watch were missing as well as his extra clohtes, which had been in a suit case. Laundry marks cut from the clothes were found beside the car. Martin, in his confession to Sheriff Martin, stated that both the men had taken part in the robbery and murder, but claims that Lingo was the one who struck Tuggle over the head with the automobile jack. Lingo claims that Martin struck the autoist many blows. SECTION STIRRED BY BRUTAL CRIME ROBERT TEMPLE, AGED 10, ANtt ISIAH, AGED 4, ARE SHOT TO DEATH. Albany, July 12.—Accused of tha cruel and revolting murder of his two step sons, Glen Hudson, 40, is a pris oner in Dougherty county jail white his wife, Mrs. Bennie Hudson, is con fined in another cell, held as a mate rial witness. The crime for which the man is held is without bail and of which the woman is suspected of having known, was one of the most shocking re pulsive and inhuman murders ever committed in this section of. Geor gia. About 6:30 o’clock this morning ac cording to the story of the accuse*! man, and his wife, they left their home, two miles south of town, to go to a local cotton factory in which the woman was to go to work, Hudson left his wife there and returned to the home where they had left her two lit tle sons, Robert Temple, 10 years at age, and Isiah Temple, aged 4. Prepare for Melon Feast. After his return home Hudson claims he did not go in the house at once, but went, to a cornfield with T. M. Skippers, who had gone to the place from town to cut some com for the live stock at the city stables of W. C. Holman, owner of the turn on which the Hudsons lived. Just inside a door that led to a small rear porch he saw the body of little 4-year old Isiah, his head in a pool of blood and a knife tightly- clasped in one hand. Outside of the porch was the body of the older hoy, Robert .also in a pool of blood and a knife clasped in his hand with his head against a blood-spattered watermelon whieh evidently he had been about to cut. The positions of the two bodies in dicated that the older boy watt in the act of starting to cut the water melon when’ he was shot in one tem ple, the bullet coming out of the other and that the smaller boy ’watt running toward his brother to partic ipate in the anticipated feast when he was killed from a bullet in the base of the skull from the rear. Killed With Father’s Pistol. According to Hudson’s story he found his own pistol lying on • the floor beBide the body of the younger boy with three empty cartridges near by. He said the pistol was kept un der the mattress of the bed in the room in which the boys’ body .yrap found and he could not understand how anybody could have found it 4a commit this terrible crime. When Mrs. Hudson was brought , back from town after the discovery- of the crime she said she had been, compelled to go to work and leave- the children at >ome because t#>e family had been in actual need of food and her husband had been unable to find a job. She said before leaving (Continued on Back Page), Lost, Strayed or Stolen Lost, strayed or stolen from my place, four miles south of Bainbridge, July 4th, one white setter bitch, name Snow. When last seen was wearing leather collar with the name of C. Bell on same. There are no spots on her body other than lemon spot on one ear, and lemon spot right at root of tail. Any information that you might have or get that will lead to the re covery of this bitch will be liberally rewarded. Any information will be I treated confidential. M. B. BAGGS, Bainbridge. Ga.. P. O. Box 94 VadaNews '•*** _____ «* The farmers are very much pleased with their crops in this section. Corn Ib much better than we have had ib several years. Bro. Hines preached his regular sermon at the Methodist church Sun day; it was enjoyed by a large crowd. The Sunday Schools are doing.geod work; we want to compliment our boys and girls for their regular at tendance and good lessons. • ' ' , One of the most enjoyable occa sions of the season was an “aGe Con test” at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Harrell, Saturday evening: The color scheme was beautifully carried out in green and yellow, In the re ceiving line was Misses Alma and Ixmise Pruatte, Bernice and Vemice Harrell. Delicious cake and cream was served. Miss Geraldine Bowers delightfully entertained the Tin-Foil Club Thurs* day afternoon. Those present were: James Pruatte, William Harrell, Ver non Bowers, Jhck Harref, Wilson Pruatte, Snookum Williams. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harrell nro visiting relatives in Atlanta end Americus this week. Mr. Alex Lodge, of Mt. Vernon, was a pleasant visitor in our town last Sunday. Miss Rachel Peabody, of Brancb- ville .spent the week-end with Mr*. Otis Morris.

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The Post-search light. (Bainbridge, Ga.) 1915-current, July 14, 1921, Image 1