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r THE POST-SEARCH U\* HT (OLl-MES. NUMBER 21. BAINBRIDGE, GA., (THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1922. $1.50 PER ANNUM ALKER WINS DECISIVE VICTORY, CARRYING 125 COUNTIES HOMAS AND YOEMANS ARE THE WINNERS IN DEFEATED BY 1 VOTE MARGIN -rlCIAI. CONSOLIDATED RE- K,, ss OF DECATUR COUNTY ISow THAT MESSRS. TOOLE I AND HINES HAVE BEEN NOMI- StfED FOR REPRESENTA- JnVES-JlDGE CUSTER DE- I (TATS SMITH. I With thf race for county comiris- , rtr overshadowing all others in Kinl county-wide inteest, Decatur jtty yesterday experienced one of jwarmist and most vigorously con- | primary elections ever held in j county, with a total of over 1800 i polled. Ilorker? in the interests of the va- bs candidates were busy about the s from early in the morning until t last ballot had been cast late in It afternoon. Only a comparatively all number of the women voters pstered cast their ballots, a the race for county commigsUm- ll. E. Rich, the present chairman [the board, was defeated by J. S. in the first district, while t Yoemans won over G. H. Cook |the third district. 'In the second Itrict C. S. Hodges was nominated lout opposition. race for representative with candidates in the field, and ^to be named, developed into the «t contest of the primay. G. |lorle. well known Bainbridge cit- t led the ticket, with a total of I votes, while T. M. Hines de- I Editor E. H. Griffin by a mar- i of only one. dote for second |t. Toole and Hines thereby win- t the nomination. / “spite the closeness of the result, I Griffin has announced that he ] not contest the election, accept- | the result on the face of the re- i without question, ther races in which the people, of htur county were very much in- pUd included that of Judge W. fuster. who was opposed for the Item as judge of the Albany cir- 1 Superior courts by E. L. Smith, Bilhoun county. Reports from all i of the circuit make it certain I Judge Custer has been nominat- a decisive majority. His elec- the source of general satis- P«n and gratitude in this, his t county. Decatur county people [ho interested very much in the wncement of the election of R. [II to the State court of Appeals, turns from the State primary received in Bainbridge last 1 » large crowd having gathered * Willis Park to hear the results, powing is the official consolidat- p:rs < f Decatur 1 county, show- i vote received by each candi- Mhe lengthy ticket: OFFICIAL BALLOT ^Governor—H. Bedinger Baylor, lomas W, Hardwick, 690; Clif- Walker, 1,073. f Secretary of State—S. G. Mc- , 1308. | Attorney General—George N. It 1,804, j State Treasurer—W. J. Speer, I Comptroller General—"William *t. 1,811. [Commissioner of Agriculture— ®»lock, 847; J. J. Brown, MB; IHouser. 411. 1 Slate School Superintendent, LBa.,::rri, 1,159; M. L. Duggan, Pd^la- M. Sowder, 132. ■Pommissionep of Commerce iff—H. M. Stanley, 1,813. . ^Commissioner of Pensions— Und-ey, 1,813. |Pt;.-n Commissioner—W. C. 1608; R, E. Davison, 1,085. |8ail.-e ad Commissioner—M. L. . Walter R. McDonald, Pa’mour, 621. j Rsdrcad Commissioner—W. 296; O. B. Bush, 763; I* Perry, 735. T"lof Justice of Supreme Court H- Fish, 1,158; Richard B. L <85. I A^ociate Justice Supreme succeed Marcus W. Beck) N W. Beck, 1,811. I Associate Justice Supreme I'To succeed James K. Hinea) 1 Hines, 1,814. P a<i t’e Court of Appeals—(To Will Provide Books For All Needy Children P. T. A’s request all children to be at school on the opening day whether they have booKs or not for they will get what they need more quickly by being present. It is the intention that all child ren of school age shall attend school this year. Books * and clothing T will be supplied for those who have not books and sufficient clothing. TOBACCO GROWING TO BEDISCUSSED BOARD OF TRADE PLANS TO MAKE DECATUR LEADING TOBACCO COUNTY. For the purpose of discussion and going into details concerning the prospective plans of the Bainbridge Boa if) of Trade to make Decatur county a leading county in the culti vation of tobacco, a preliminary meet ing will be held in the court house on Monday the 28th. of September at 11 o’clock. Mr. Will Fleming/ president of the Board of Trade has just made a trip to Nashville, where the cultivation of tobacco is the big crop and he is very optimistic over the project. Mr. Flem ing states that Decatur’s soil is as fine as ran be for the production of this grade of tobacco. The grade of tobacco that is pro duced in Nashville, Douglas and Blackshear is the cigarette and smok ing variety and there does not seem to be any doubt in the ifiinds of those who have been investigating but that this section is as well suited to its prduction as any other. A large attenlanee is urged for this meeting. HOG SALE TUESDAY WAS GREAT SUCCESS A TOTAL OF 222 HOGS WERE SOLD. BRINGING IN A LARGE AMOUNT. The Second Co-operative Hog Sale held here Tuesday at the A. C. L. pens was a big success. Mr. C. H. McGee, of Arlington, was the buyer. Total number of hogs was 222 and total amount paid was *2,- 350.10, being about one half of a cent higher than any market quoted any where in the State on that day. The total weight was 31,500 pounds. The next hog sale will be held on Tuesday the 26th day of September. Everything passed off nicely on Tuesday and the next sale on the 26th of this mdpth also promises to be a good one. The B. and P. W’s Club will he in charge of Brackin theatre Friday evening. A good picture—Flower of the North, will be given with solos by Miss Gilbert and Mrs. M. E. O’Neal as pianist. Friends of Mr. and Mrs, Osborn J Daniels, of Pelham, will be glad to know that Mrs. Daniels and little son, Boen Evans Daniels, are doing nice ly. Mrs. Daniels is in a local hos pital. succeed Roscoe Luke)—Roscoe Luke, 1,809. For Judge Court of Appeals—(Th succeed R. C. Bell for unexpired term, to January 1st, 1923.)—R. C. Bell, 1,794. For Judge Court of Appeals—(To succeed R. C. Bell for full term be ginning January 1st, 1923.)—R. C. Bell, 1,702; Harper Hamilton, 84. For Representative in Congress— j Frank Park, 1321. | For Judge Superior Court—W. V. Custer, 1,617; E. L. Smith, 200. For Representatives—E. H. Griffin, j 1,053; T. M. Hines, 1,054; G. B. Toole, 1,405. For County Commissioner of First District—T. E. Rich, 720; J. S. Thom as, 1,088. For County Commissioner, of Sec- ond District—C. S. Hodges, 1,769. For County Commissioner of Third ; District—G. H. Cook, 427; Percy Yoe- j mans, 1,38?- ( CITY SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN NEXT MONDAY ALL IN READINESS FOR THE FALL TERM OF BAINBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. With one of the most capable and efficient faculties ever assembled, and all preparations completed, the public schopls of Bainbridge will begin the fall term at 8:30 o'clock next Mon day morning with the most favorable prospects for a largely attended and successful - term. Supt. Elcan haR issued the follow ing final information, which will be read with interest by pupils and their parents: The City schools will open Monday^ morning, September the 18th, at 8:30 o’clock. As soon as the doors are opened, the pupils will report to their respective rooms in the order nam ed below: First Grades—to the first floor rooms in the little building, Miss Andrishock to the right and Miss Gaines to the left. Second Grades—to the second floor rooms in the little building, Miss Benson to the right and Mrs. Cross to the left. Third Grade—A, Miss Carrie Smart, room No. 6 on the first floor in high school building. Third Grade—B, Miss Mildred Ter rell, the room in the auditorium. Regular Fourth Grade—Miss ^Jor- ma Townsend, room No. 8 on the first floor in the high school building. Regular Fifth Grade—Miss Esther Arnold, room No. 7 on the first floor in high school biulding. Supplementary' fourth and fifth grades—Miss Margaret Stapleton, in room No. 1 on the first floor in high school building. Regular Sixth Grade—Miss Emmie Persons, room No. 4 on the first floor in high school building. Regular seventh grade—Miss Lil lian Wells, room No. 19 on second floor in high school building. Supplementary sixth and seventh grades—Mrs. M. E. Mitchell, room No. 2 on the first floor in the high school building. All high school pupils will report to their respective rooms as the classes were located last year. Five minuteB after the pupils as semble in their rooms, everybody will go to the auditorium for the brief opening exercises. E. G. ELCAN, Supt. of City Schools. Father of Mr. J. D. Gray Passes Away in Fla. It is with great sympathy that we announce the death of Mr. George W. Gray in Chiefland, Fla., at the home of his brother last Thursday. Mr. Gray who has visited his son, Mr. J. D. Gray, of this city on several occasions, has friends and acquaint ances here who will regret to learn of hi* death. The illness was sudden and Mr. Gray did not linger long after the attack but his son reached him be fore death come. Mr. Gray was one of the pioneer lumber men of Ware county and at one time was rated around the mil lion dollar mark. At the time of his death he was engaged in saw mill ing in Florida. A large circle of friends sympa thize with Mr. and Mrs. Gray and those who survive him. Sends Chickens To The Louisville Fair Mr. J. G. Johnson, one of our prom inent farmers from near Cyrene, brought a coop of young Leghorn Cockerels by the office this week, and said he was going to list them in The Louisville, Kentucky Fair. Mr. Johnson has raised some fine birds, taking prizes at several of the large fairs, and also the Tri-County Fair her* last year. BISHOP AINSWORTH HERE LAST SUNDAY PREACHED TO LARGE CONGRE GATION AT FIRST METHOD. 1ST CHURCH. Bishop Ainsworth, of Southwest Texas Conference, preached to a very large congregation at the morn ing church hour last Sunday in the First Methodist church, Bainbridge. Summer flowers/ decorated the church-and a splendid musical pro gram was given by the regular choir in honor of the Bishop. People were delighted to hear Mr. Ainsworth, a brilliant and genial man who thrilled his large and sympathet ic congregation and many in the con gregation were drawn closer to him than they ordinarily would because he saw and recognized so many familiar faces and called names as easily as if he had neYer left Bainbridge. That hia sermon was a treat is be ing heard on every hand and many are expressing the hope that he will return soon and that he will stay longer. SPECIAL THEATRE PROGRAM FRIDAY MISS GILBERT AND MR. HINTON WILL SING FOR THE BENE FIT OF CLUB. Friday evening, September the 5th, REPORTS INDICATE BROWN’S ELECTION JUDGE R. C. BELL, JAMES A. PER. RY AND R. E. DAVISON HAVE BEEN ELECTED, WHILE M. L. JOHNSON AND JUDGE “DICK" RUSSELL MAINTAIN LEADS IN THEIR RACES. Latest reports from the State pri mary, received by the Post-Search at Brackin theatre, Miss Gilbert will j from Atlanta Thursday morn sing for the benefit of the Business ' n «“ are <° the effect that Clifford and Professional Women’s Club; Mr. 1 Walker, former attorney general of Hinton will sing and Mrs. M. E. O’- . Georgia, lias decisively defeated Gov. Neal will be the pianist. I Thomas W. Hardwick, carrying a A splendid photoplay—Flower of total of 125 of the 100 counties of the the North, will complete the program. I State. There will not be any extra char- , While later and more complete le ges. Miss Gilbert, who is on a visits turns may upset these figures slight- to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Willis ly. they are approximately correct, Gilbert, has been generous with her J an( l there is no doubt of the fact that voice and the Club is fortunate in ! Gov. Hardwick has been overwheim- this engagement, as Miss Gilbert is j ‘"Ifly defeated for re-election, very much in demand. The following Associated Press dis- Miss Gilbert possesses a voice of ' P a teh from Atlanta, giving the avail- rare beauty and dearness. She has | “Ule details of the primary, was car- sung as soloist In the largest churches , rled in the papers this morning: of Chicago, III., was directress of the | . „ —-—7 „ . Choir of the First Baptist' church of I A < lanta ’ Ga., Spot., 18.—Clifford Pittsburg, and has taught in several Walker who was defeated two years ago by Thomas W. Hardwick dor Gov ernor of Georgia, appeured to Uuve turned the tables and won a sweep ing victory in the Democratic .pri mary for the gubernatorial nomina tion today, on the face of Incomplete returns received up to 11:30 o’clock: tonight by the Atlanta Constitution. These figures indicated that Wal ker had carried 103 counties with a Tom Gilmore is Winner In Swimming Contest Tom Gilmore, who is a seama.n on the Coast Guard Cutter Yamacraw, won in a swimming race at maneu ver held at Cape May, New Jersey, recently. The Yamacraw carried off the lov ing cup and banner for having the best drilled crew. Tom Gilmore came in second in a fifty yard swim ming race. The papers stated that Gilmore was beaten only about one inch—Good for a Bainbridge boy. This will be interesting news to the many friends of Tom in ana around Bainbridge. Bainbridge al ways bets on her boys. Public Asked To I Contribute To Bandj In the rush of things do not forget | the Band and the men and boys who | have so long made the Sunday after- | noons a pleasure not only to Bain- . bridge people but the neighbors of Bainbridge. There is nothing that counts like hospitality and when assisted! by music, there is not anything quite so entertaining. Help must he shown in a material way and quickly or else there will not -be a band. The concert last Sunday afternoon was delightful. A Sunday afternoon without the band is dreary no matter how bright ly the sun shines. There are many who haven’t the ways and means to side, but with their families they can have a pleaxdnt afternoon in the park if the band plays. Macon To Stage Big Trade Week Event One of the most important com mercial events to be held in Geor gia this fall, is a Trade week, to be conducted in Macon under the aus pices of the Mscon Chamber of Com merce, September the 23rd. The occasion is .being extensively advertised throughout the State, and the retail marcha.its and dealers of Georgia are promised a great many bargains and opportunities fo buying their supplies at low prices. Low rates will be Offered by the railroads,and a very interesting pro gram has been arranged for the en tertainment of the visitors. All re tail merchants and dealers are cor dially invited to participate. Big Increase In Cotton Yield Shown The following report issued by Agent T. J. Tucker shows, that De catur county will make a very grati fying increase in its cotton yield over last year's figures: The tabulated report of Bureau of the Census for cotton ginned shows there were 1,555 bales of cotton counting round as helf bales ginned in Decatur county from the crop of [ 1922 prior to September the 1st, 1922 as compared with 333 bales ginned to September the 1st, 1922. Seminole county for 1922—2,046; 1921—350. Yours truly, T. J. TUCKER, Agent. colleges in the West. Miss Gilbert comes to Bainbridge from New York where she has been studying for tyie past year under Madame Guttman-Rice and Senor Bibbe. Miss Gilbert will leave on September the 28th, for Baltimore, Md., where she will be teacher of voice in Peabody College. Those who lyive been enjoying apd , ..... hearing Mr. Hinton sing at the Band ™ u " ty v ° te <> f 2(i8 ’ ° r » 1 concert* on Sunday afternoons, will I H* J* \ ’ “.1 ^ ? have an opportunity to hear him Fri- I wjck had 41 eount.es with a total voto day night, September the 15th, at, of 10 j" S.xteen count.es were yet to the Callahan theatre, when he will | re ^° ' sing several numbers, accompanied I Governor Hardwick, who former- by Mrs. M. E. O’Neal. . ' , ly Georgia In the United I State* Senate lo*t the support this Do no? forget Friday evening the 1 year of U. S. Senator Thomas E. B. and P. W’s club is presenting the I Watson, of Georgia, his close ally of picture at the Brackin Theatre. tw “ Years ago, and he assorted in ; j bis addresses that his chief opposi ng rr| CDDATIAN jtion came from the “radical elc- DUj LlLLDIui 1 Ivlil 1 ments” of the Ku Klux Klun and STAGED AT CLIMAX > TS5 S£........... *. . significance of the victory in the Ma con convention,” said Mr. Walker to- I night, in a brief statement in which | he expressed his appreiation to his | supporters. Democratic nomination in „ , ... ' Georgia is regarded as equivalent to On. of the greatest days in the e|ect * nt the offlcia , re „ u|l , , ra h.story of Cjimax was last Thursday, [ announced u g Deri)ocratlc conVBn _ September the 7th, the occasion being t|cn „ fter the prim(ry . held in celebration of the completion | A fu „ ticket „„ w „„ Congres- of the modern new school building conte|lt(1 WM vot<!(1 upon ^ wFe ‘ “ f. 0 " 1 *" ' . 'and incomplete returns indicated that ihe building is one of which any the , flfth| , ixth , nd ei „ hth small city might well be jproud,.and , KI . e ,.,o njl) Districts the incumbents, will serve to take care of the schcool j w Upsh j w WiM , an<| c . needs of Climax for years to come. | y Brandj r „ tive , had Wn n . It IS designed along the most mod- nomlnated . xhc Macon tXJMPLETION OF MODERN *30, 000 SCHOOL BUILDING IS FITTINGLY CELEBRATED. ern lines, being one of the most at tractive and conveniently arranged school, buildings in the county. People from every part of the county were present and numbers of people from neighboring counties. In the morning the people were entertained with music furnished by Telegraph announced that Mr. Wise half car ried all except one county. The race in the First District appeared to b* a tie in county unit votes between Representative J. W. Overstreet and R. Lee Moore, according to the Sav annah Morning News. In that ease "oil.; , Tu I 0,8 P°P ular vote - not «ount«d toulght the Bainbridge band The horse the ,„ uc . The retarn , traders sold horse* at P“ b "c fUm the other district In which tb.ro tion, which was very amusing to the I # c ^ |( the Nfatllf Kad not specta rs. / come In late tonight. Severe) temporary boothH were er- I > , a * * . , . . | In the State office* the winner*, on eeted on the *chool ground*, where - - . . . . . L. 7 , . . . 1. »the face of incomplete return* to The refreshment# were served by the wo- % n ...... . . . . , 4 . . Constitution, appeared to be as 4oU ma A n * C . * , , . , .,* * 1 lows: Chief Jantice Supreme' Court, At twelve o clock a bountiful ba»- D u , J . . z, , a .. . . . ... • K. B. Russell Court of Appeal*, H. ket dinner together with hot barbe- , ,, u ... 0 . . . . , .' . . _ . , • a C. Bell State Commissioner -of Agri- cue and MR stew was aa~d I j j u ^ lo all. There was an abundant sup- j. A Perry and , Uc . p y and quite a large .amount remain-1 _ .. „ . „ . . , . ? , 1. __ j (Donald; Prison Commissioner, H. E. ed after every one had been served. .. . . _ ... * Duvison and State Superintendent of every In the afternoon Climax and Face- ville played hall, Climax winning by a score of 6 to 2. Several interesting speeches were made in the afternoon. Among them speaking were Prof. Hollingsworth, of Climax an) Judge Harrell, of Bain bridge. The closing event of the day was a fiddlers convention. Men from dif ferent places competed for the prize playing old melodics as well as those of a later day. The day was a pleasure to all and one long to be remembered m Cli max. The very attradive~English cottage that is being built by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mayes is rapidly nearing completion and Mr. and Mrs. Mayes will soon be at home, to their friends oat on the Simmons extension. Education, M. L. Duggan. Judge Custer Thanks 1 Friends For Victory To the People of Decatur county: The election of me to the judgship is your victory and not mine. Having been entrusted with this high office by reason of your suffrage it shall be my determination to prove worthy of your confldence. Thanking you on, and all for the splendid support you have given me and counting it the greatest honor to have your personal friendship and confldence, J am Gratefully yours, W. V. CUSTER. < ft 'ft!! son is in Nashville, Tenn., for two weeks.