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fHE FUST-SEARCH LIGHT LIME 8. Y COURT IN SSiON THIS WEEK WILL BE PRACTICALLY — BEFORE THE END eakep OF THE WEEK. jdjcumtd June term of the ,0 of Bainbridge is in ses- week for disposition of the ’ 'criminal docket, with Judge ' l presiding and Solicitor O’- conducting the prosecutions. NUMBER 14. BAINBRIDGE, GA., THURSDAY, JULY 27th, 1922. $1.50 PER ANNUM Col. W. V. Custer Thanks His Friends This issue of the Post-Search Light will carry the news of my appointment by Governor Hardwick to be the judge of the Superior Courts of the Albany cricuit. With a consciousness of the fact that I would not have been honored with this high office but for the high recommendation of my own people, 1 desire to thank you one and all because 1 feel that in honoring me it l( court was re-assembled last. has been the desire of our governor ! ,t which time the civil docket to honor the great County of De- tiken up „ . ' ‘ Respectfully, W. V. CUSTER. and practically cleared j eatur. ending litig a tion. On Monday the inal sefflicn «P en ed, but an ad vent was taken until Wedes- on account of absence from the 0 f some of the lawyers. _ Wednesday the court has been |y engaged in disposing of the inal casts, and the indications are (he docket will be cleared by last of the week. Junt term of court was con- d at the appointed time for the "ose of calling the dockets and as- jng ca?es for trial, after which t ess was declared until the third jay in July. Quite a lot of busi- has been disposed of, and it is able that the docket will be prac- |y cleared before adjournment. BARACA FISH FRY A HUGE SUCCESS ENTERTAINS BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL AT IRON BRIDGE THURSDAY AFTERNOON. The various Sunday school classes of the First Baptist church were en tertained 1 with a fish fry by the mem bers of the Baptist class last Thursday afternoon, the scene of the festivities being at Iron Bridge on Spring creek, near the site of the power dam. With more than two hundred pres ent for the occasion it proved to be one of the most pleasant gatherings of the kind held in this vicinity .during the summer. There was an abundance of fish, excellently-prepared, and in ad dition watermelon, lemonade and oth er refreshments were served. Preparations for the event were di rected by Messrs. Mercer Baggs, Com pton Lane and Will Powell, and these gentlemen were warmly thanked by the guests for their efforts towards making the party the pleasant and much enjoyed occasion it was. Following the fish-fry and lunch the staged in connection with the a f( ernoon was spent very pleasantly «tion and formal opening to traf- j ( be pai qy on the banks of tile Victory Bridge, a modern rein- i B eau tiful stream, various games and d concrete structure across the amusements contributed to the enter- [TORY BRIDGE OPEN TO TRAFFIC 1CATION AND • FORMAL OPENING HELD LAST THURSDAY. steamer John W. Callahan, Jr., a large party of Bainbridge peo- aboarci, left the local docks at 'clock last Thursday morning for tahoochee, Fla., where the ex- sts went to attend the eelebra- Second District Dental Society to Meet Here Next Wednesday Members of the Second District Dental Society will as semble in Bainbridge next Wednesday, August, 2nd, for their regular annual meeting. While the session will last only one day and unusually interesting program has been arranged for the occasion, and dentists from all parts of the district are ex pected to be here to attend. Local members of the dental profession are making great preparations for the entertainment of their guests, and while the convention will be in session practically the entire day, en tertainment features will be provided for the pleasure of the vis- tors. A fish fry will be a feature of the day. Following is the interesting program that will be carried out: Meeting of Board of Censors and Executive Coun cil. City Hall. Society called to order by the President. City Hall. Invocation Minister of Bainbridge. Address of Welcome Mayor of Bainbridge. Response Dr. Greer, Thomasville. The Corresponding Relations that should exist between the Medical and Dental Practitioner by Dr. Gordon Chason, Bainbridge. Other Discussions Limited to five Minutes. The Importance of the X-ray and Ironizer in the practice of Dentistry Dr. H. H. Williamson, of Albany. Discussion opened by Dr. A. A. Williams, of Columbus. Other discussions limited to five minutes. Recess for Fish fry, given by the Dentists of Bainbridge. Georgia District Societies from their organiza tions up to the present time Dr. A. A. Williams, of Columbus. Table Clinic Name & Clinician Withheld by order of Program Committee. 3:30 P. M. Business Session New & Unfinished Business. 4:00 P. M.—Adjourn. 9:45 A. M. 10:15 A. M. 10:30 A. M. 11:00 A. M. 11:45 A. M. 12:30 P. M. 2:00 P. M. 2:45 P. M.' aehicola river at that point, tacheil to the Callahan on the cy down was a large and eom- j!y fitted up barge, arranged as ncing pavilion. Weather condi- were ideal, and the excursionists ed every minute of the four- trip dowji Flint River. tainment. Among those who added to the success of the event was Murray Jones, who served the capacity of official fireman. John Greene and Shep Pittman left \ HON. W. V. CUSTER APPOINTED JUDGE TO FILL THE UNEXP1REI) TERM OF JUDGE R. C. BELL, OF CAIRO. Hon. William Vance Custer, of this week for the Civilian Military j Bainbridge, is now judge of the su- The Bain- j Camp in Anniston, Ala. The boys will j perior courts of the Albany circuit, e band was aboard and provided J be away one month. I having been appointed by Governor ” 1 Hardwick! tp succeed, Judge R. C. RCV. Caldwell Praised j Bell, who has been promoted to the for dancing, which was enjoy- a number of young people, freshments were served aboard mat throughout the day by the auxiliary of the Presbyterian :h, six <ir seven ladies putting in wnuous day dispensing sand- !s, coffee and iced drinks, to the ty passengers. riving at Chattahoochee shortly « noon the excursionests found >»d estimated at seven or eight and gathered along the banks of fiver. People from all parts of »rder counties of Georgia, Flor- nd Alabama were present to wit- the dedication ceremonies of the some new bridgi, said to be one e mo^t modern structures of the in the South. Bambridge party arrived pust ceremonies were commencing, 111 time to witness the grand pa- ecro.-s the bridge, led by Gov- Car ey A. Hardee, and other official® of Florida, and follow- a Procession of hundreds of peo- By Meigs Citizens! state court of appeals. Judge Custer j has already taken the oath of office and Meigs, Georgia. July 25th. j has entered actively upon his duties. Dear Editor:- ' Bainbridge people learned of the Our people have had a revival of j appointment of Judge Custer with much power and good. | genuine appreciation and pleasure, »nd We succeeded in securing the ser- he has been showered with congratula- vices of your evangelist, Paul Cald well, during eight days and nights. In simplicity of manner, in sympathy for the down and out, and tenderness of appeal, Caldwell is a marvel. His enthusiasm and energy are un bounded. Hundreds crowded the church at night to hear this Boanerpes from Decatur county. tions by his many friends here and throughout the circuit. There is no man in the circuit better qualified or more worthy of the apointment than Judge Custer, and Governor Hard wick made many friends by his ap pointment. Judge Custer is one of the leading members of the Bainbridge bar, and JUDGE R.C. BELL TO COURTOFAPPEALS TO FILL THE l EXPIRED TERM OF JUDGE B. H. HILL OF ATLANTA. News of the appointment of Judge R. C. Bell, of the Albany circuit, as a member of the Georgia Court of Appeals, was received in Bainbridge with general gratification, and Goven- or Hardwick is being warmly com mended for his wisdom in a sucessor to the late Judge Benjamin H. Hill. Judge Bell who resides in Cairo, is known as one of the state's moBt able jurists, and while his friends in all Mr Roy J. Smith At Blumenstein & Willis Mr. Roy J. Smith, a representative of the Ed. V. Price Company, one of the country’s leading tailoring con cerns, will arrive in Bainbridge July 31st for a two day’s engagement at the store of Blumenstein & Willis, local representatives. Mr. Smith will bring with him a complete line of imported and do mestic woolens in piece goads, and will conduct a tailoring display sale on July 31st, and August the 1st, giv ing the men of Bainbridge and the vicinity an opportunity to place orders for fall and winter suits and over coats with the well-known and re liable concern. MRS. W. E. SMITH DIESIN QUINCY BISHOP AINSWORTH CONDUCT ED THE FUNERAL. INTER MENT AT ATTAPULGU8. News of the death at Quincy, Fla., of Mrs. W. E. Smith, well knomn in this county, having fownerly resided at Attapulgus, was received with gen uine sorrow by her host of friends in Bainbridge and throughout the county. Mrs. Smith was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her, and her untimely death is the source of general regret. JJhrticuIars of her death is contained in the following news story from Quincy, which ap peared in the daily papers: Quincy, Fla., July 24.—Mrs. W. E. Smith, wife of “Bud” Smith, prom inent tobacco planter and turpentine operator of Gadsden county, Fla., and Decatur county, Ga., died here this afternoon at the home of her (laugh ter, Mrs. John Woodward, following an illness of several months. She is survived by her husband; her daugh ter, Mrs. Woodward, and three sons D. D. Smith, of Attupulgus, Ga.; W JOHN BROWN KILLS WILUEGItAWFORD THE AFFAIR OCCURRED AT A NEGRO CHURCH NEAR FOWLSTOWN. Johnny Brown, colored, is being held in Decatur county jail on a charge of murder as the result of n fatal stabbing affair which occurred at a negro church, near Fowlstown, early Saturday night, when Willie Crawford, also colored, received in juries resulting in death. According to reports of the affair Brown and Crawford became involv ed in a difficulty over a woman. Brown plends that he acted in self-defense, •contending that Crawford was beating Him over the head with a bottle when he drew a pocket knife and plunged it into his assailant's neck, severing the jugular vein. Crawford quickly bled to death. Sheriff Martin was notified of the killing shortly after its occurrence, and accompanied by his deputies went immediately to the scene: Brown was located at his home and was taken into custody, having made no attempt to get away. He will bo held for trial at the next regular term of Decatur superior court. SENATOR HARRIS HERE LAST FRIDAY MAKES INTERESTING TALK TO LARGE CONGREGATION AT THE COURT HOUSE. Hon. William J. Harris, Georgia’s able and distinguished senior repre sentative in the United States sen ate, addressed the people of Bain bridge and Decatur county last Fri day (luring the noon recess of the city court, at the court house. , , _ _ , A crowd of several hundred gather- Lf.T ; °I I ed hear the senator’s talk, and city court woh adjourned by Judge Smith, of Attapulgus. Services will be conducted here tomorrow afternoon by Bishop W. N. Ainsworth, of Ma con, a nephew, and interment will take place later in the afternoon in the cemetery at Attapulgus, Ga., follow ing services there. Mrs. Smith was noted for her Chris- Spooner at 11 o'clock. Mayor A. B. Conger, in a brief talk, introduced Judge W. M. Harrell, who.in turn in troduced Senator Harris. In his address, which was well re ceived, Senator Harris briefly out- , , lined his principal activities at Wash- ttanjharwUr. and smee her marriage jr)Kton jn b( . ha|f ()f hjfl congtilU6nUl( setting forth in a dispassionate man- to Mr. Smith has been a member of! the Maryola church near Quincy. Mr. C. S. Hodges For Commissioner He ties himself hard and fast to , g known as one 0 f the foremost and the people. His very air is love and j mos j ab | c ] aW yers of the circuit. He cheer. He is truly a sunny preacher. bas been a reB j(jent of this city about Indeed he is in a class almost to I b {( een y earB , having moved here from Atlanta. He holds a high place not only in the legal profession, but in the estimation and hearts of his many friends and fellow citizens. himself. Our accessions were twenty- six. The whole town is in a better condition by his ministry. All our people bless him. v „|: n . f ... „ . Mrs - Caldwel1 came and J be , am l f t d i Messages of congratulations have (elmg m automobiles. Music; upon us one day to our great delight. . . . . . furndiw.,i K V u* tt c 1 ■ • , „ n iu been received by the new Judge from urn,-.led by the Eight U. S. • Seeing her explains largely Rev. CaJd- kry band, from Pensacola. Gov.' et 'hen delivered the principal 655 of the day; followed by Chair- PhilJip nnitr.t. , , , his friends and from members of the well’s loyalty and devotion, j ^ ta >u of the circuiti and it Bainbridge please be good to them. | fa (fenera , Iy conce(Jfed that hu ap . of the state highway p ormer Senator, 100 ITm"'that he' will soon*Attain high Will Practice Law rank in the judicial circles of the c,( ,-t of the speeches a barbe- Md basket dinner, was served, | state. • c S undance of good things to | Los Angeles, July 22.—Cornelius Judge Custer has never before held wll >o immense crowd present. In I Cole, former United States Senator political office, and his appointment ■fternoon there were a number! fro mCalifornia, who will be one hun- comes as a tribute to his ability as a kttions for the entertainment! dred years old next September 27th, lawyer and his high integrity as a now.:, including dancing aboard and who maintains a law office, will [man and citizen. r rt .a baseball game, and music'act as his own attorney in an action; j udKe Custer has announced that E; -'rth Artillery band. j he has brought against the city of Los j M Mayo, Jr., of Camilla, will be Callahan departed for the re- Angeles for damage to his property retained as official court reporter. It ’hp to Bainbridge about six o’- fay storm waters. He asked the judge is not known just when he will hold ‘ n the afternoon, and it was a I to set the case for early trial. his first term of court, but it will pro- _tui happy bunch of excursion-j The judge inspected his calendar, | ba bly be at Newton early next month. **f ’i^e.nbarked here shortly be-1 and replied: Phdr. cht. In addition to those j “Well, Senator, :f you are going to Ginning NotlCC do *n by boat many other Bain- j try the case yourself, we will set it in k people drove through in autc- your second century, October 18. You 8 » a r<d all were unanimous in will have the distinction of being the "c-ng (he day a mos t pleasant first attorney more than 100 years old. Oil Mill again this season. Am now to try a case in the California courts, overhauling the piant and expect to l be ready, to start by Monday, August The latest entry in the race for county commissioner in the primary , to be held on September 18th, is parts of the Albany circujt will regret | Mr c g, Hodges, whose announce ment appeared ,in the last issue of the Post-Search Light. • Mr. Hodges is a candidate from the 2nd, commissioners district, embrac to lose his services, he is being con gratulated upon being called to a high er post of duty, and it is predicted that he will go much higher in the future. Judge Bell has accepted the appoint ment tendered him by Govenor Hard wick, and has announced that he will leave at once to assume his duties as a member of the Court of Appeals. ing all of Decatur county west of the Flint River. 'He is one of the county's leading citizens, and possesses quali fications that will make him an ef ficient commissioner, if chosen by the voters. Mr. Hodges has always taken He presided as judge of the superior an interest in the welfare of the coun court in the Albany circuit for thejty, and may be depended on to do last time at Newton, in Baker county, last Monday, when a one-duy session of the Baker superior court was held. ner the value and importance of each measure He has fostered, i He spoke particularly about hi« work in behalf of tha state’s principal agricultural product*, cotton, syrup, tobacco and pecans. His work, as is generally known, bps been materially beneficial to the farmers of the state especially. Senator Harris, while not of the spectaular type, given to flighta of oratory, ip nevertheless known aa one of the most efficient and effective workers in the senate when it comes to getting things done for his con stituents. He is always on the job, and spoke with pride of his attend ance record, stating that he ranks second in this respect,’ being led only by Senator Sheppard, of Texas, another staunch Democrat. During his short stay in Bainbridge his best efforts in an official capacity. The contest for county commission-1 Senator Harris was cordially greeted er promises to be one of the livcst by his many friends here, who are At Newton Monday Judge Bel) took j feature 8 of the coming primary, with j alwuys glad to see him. He left early occasion to express his appreciation I a number of the county’s best known, Friday afternoon for Donalsonville, of the many kindnesses tendered him i citizcn8 already in the race. where he spoke to the citizens of Sem in the Albany circuit, stating that he! ( inole county. * was indebted to it for what «uccenn' Mr. Percy Youraans ;—. ' he had attained. He has served the p or Commissioner Kahn Visiting’ 1 **■'’ circuit both as solicitor general and NoirtllOH Markets as judge, and the esteem in which he Among the announced candidates; ‘ is held by the people of this section f or coun ty commissioner is Mr. Percy Mr. Israel Kahon, proprietor of the of Georgia is exemplified by the fact youmans, of the Attapulgus district,! Busy Corner, one of the city’s leading that he has never had opposition. one f ,f the county’s leading citizens. ] mercantile establishments, is in the Will operate the Ginnery at the Carolyn Moore, of Eufaula, s > arrived Thursday morning to Miss Alice Carr. Mr. ehd Mrs. Charlie King and little daughter, Billie, have returned from tne a week’s stay et Panama City. I J. W. WHITE. While no definite announcement has Up t0 (iatei Mr. Youmans has no op- been made it ifc generally understood poB jtjon. It is generally conceded that that Judge Bel! will be a candidate | b( , w jh ma |( t , the county an excellent to the Court of Appeals at the ex-. official, being well qualified for the piration of the term which he was j (Jutiee of the office to which he as- appointed to complete. That he will j p j r( , B demonstrate his eminent qualifiactions ! / and discharge the duties of his office; »• i t 1 in such manner as to win the apprcci- Ml\ and Mr&. Liingford ation and approval of the people of j To Leave Bainbridge: Georgia, and be returned at the com-J Bainbridge for his popular store. pletion of the unexpired term, is the Friend? of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy confident hope and beliefof hi?, friendn! I'Unnford will be interested in the j I> 1 ¥> • « of the Albany circuit. j promotion of .Mr. Lunsford to the Ah-j iNCW fSOOKS IvGCCIVCu Kiatant District Manager’s place in j At Public Library the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- j _____ “ pany with headquarters in Americus. j The following new books have been Mr. Lunsford has made many close j received at the local public library, east, where he went to buy a com plete line of fall and winter goods for his establishment Mr. Kahn will be away from Bain bridge about six weeks, during which time he will visit Baltimore, Phila delphia, New York, Chicago and other bg market centers. He expects to assemble the most complete and up- to-date Jine of goods ever brought to WORLD’S WORST HAILSTORMS Paris, July 22.—It is officially re ported that this year’s hailstorms in friends while working insurance in j and are now available to the public: Europe are the worst in the history Bainbridge and while thfy will hate of the world. to see him go away they are con- j gratulating him on hi* suoeess in his Miss Margaret Krisson is in At- j line of work. Mr. and Mrs.-Lunaford lanta for a vacation. leave Saturday for the j rew home. Eyes of Love—by Corra Harris. Son of Sahara—by Gerard. Glimpse of the Moon—by Edith Wharton. Cytherea—by Htrgeaheimer.