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\ Big Paper in the best town, in the best county, in the best state in the Union.. WE NEED YOU The Post-Search Light VOLUME 8. NUMBER 24 BAINBRIDGE, GA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1922 young boy meets A TRAGIC DEATH Joseph Johnson, Popular Young: Student of Sylvania School, Is Accidentally Killed When Struck by Bat in Ball Game. The accidental killing of young Jo seph Johnson, which occurred at the Sylvania school house Friday of last week, when he was struck with a baseball bat in the hands of a play mate, has occasioned genuine sor row in that community, and all ove* the county. The details of the sad affairs are contained in the following tribute, written to the memory of the little lad by his teacher: The Death Angel has been in our midst and claimed for his own Jos eph Johnson, oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Johnson, on Friday, Oct. Gth. The boys of Sylvania school were having a game of ball. J. R. King was at the bat, while young Joseph was standing near by when the tat glanced and struck him just over the heart, causing almost instant death. Dr. Carter, of Faceville, was sent for, but alas, the poor boy’s spirit had taken its flight before he arrived. All was done for him that loving bands could do, but without avail. It is awfully sad to see our loved ones taken so suddenly from us, but <n the other hand we must remember the blessed Master never makes a mistake, but \oes all things well. We can go to this darling boy, but he cannot come to us. He gave his heart to the Lord two years ago, and is now at rest from all the cares of this world. God al ways chooses the brightest and rar est flowers. To the sorrowing parents we would say, “pillow your aching hearts on the Savior’s bosom,” for he alone can comfort you at such times as this. To the boy who caused Joseph’s death, we offer our deepest, heart felt sympathy. His Teacher. Good school* good church®* food • ■» <—»nd the Brest people le V* couth. YOU NEED US $1.50 PER ANNUM To all of the Privileges HOG SALE TUESDAY ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETING Privileges Washington, Oct. 11—Senator Cur tis, chairman of the senate rules committee, held today that, although Mrs. William Felton, of Georgia, the first woman senator, may not be able to take the oath of office, she is, nevertheless, entitled to appoint secretary and to occupy a senator ial office room. This ruling came fol lowing Mrs. Felton’s appointment of Miss Sarah Orr, of Dublin, Ga., who vas private secretary to Senator Watson, whom Mrs. Felton now suc ceeds temporarily. Miss Orr is in Washington, and now the office of Mr. Watson will be tendered for the use of thte first woman senator. Senator Felton, who has already received her commission from Gov ernor Hardwick, will serve until Nov. 7th, election day, when a successor will be elected. She cannot take the oath of office because the senate is not in session, but Senator Curtis holds that she is^entitled to the frank ing privilege, senatorial assistance at the regular government salary, and office room. Hour for Band Concert Changed to Four P. M Effective Sunday, Oct. 15th, the weekly Sunday afternoon band con certs will start at four o’clock, and will continue at that hour until fur ther notice. This will be done to al low the out of town people to enjoy the full program. The boys have been playing under difficulties for the past few Sundays because of sickness in their ranks, and some of them are still sick, but they are doing the best they can un der the circumstances, and never fail to render an enjoyable concert. The management is now endeavor ing to build up the personnel of the band, and is making every effort to get musicians to locate here who will be permanent and give Bainbridge the best band she ever had. The band will appreciate any co operation the public might afford on these lines. There is no reason why Bainbridge should not have the best band in South Georgia, and the band is making a renewed effort to have it so, and their success depends very largely on your support. Epworth League Is Or ganized at Eldorendo An Epworth League was organized at the Eldorendo Methodist Method ist church on Wednesday night, Sept. 27th, with sixteen members. The following officers were elected: President, Rev. F. M. Salter; Sec retary and Treasurer, Mrs. B. Woit- field; Program Committe, Mrs. D. A. McDowell and Mrs. P. F. Davis. Wednesday nignt at 6:45 was the regular time of meeting decided upon. The first program, which was given on Wednesday night of last week, was as follows: Organ prelude—Annie Davis. Song. Subject—“Social Service and Get ting the Habitj” discussed by Bro. Salter. Prayer. DOESNT WANT ANY CANDLEIUS MONEY But Mrs. Debouchel Declares She Will Make Them Pay Dearly For the Attacks Made On Her Character. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 11.—“I do not want a single penny of the Chandler money, but they will have to pay dearly for the combine to wreck my reputation with insults,” declared Mrs. Onezima Debouchel, who yes terday announced the breaking “of her engagement to marry, by Asa G. Candler, because he had received some reports that she, while attend ing the Confederate re-union in At lanta had solicited men to visit her in her hotel room at night. Candler announced that he received the in formation from friends irf confidence and refused to divulge the authors of the reports reflecting on Mrs. Debou- chel’s character. SAYS CHARGES AGAINST MRS DEBOUCHEL ARE GROSS LIES Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 11.—Wilbur Legette, formerly of Atlanta, now living here, today volunteered the statemetnt that Jie was the traveling salesman referred to by Asa G. Chan dler, in statements published by Mrs. Onezima Debouchel, involved in al leged reports of visits to her rooms. “The whole story attributed to Mr. Candler is a lie,” declared Legette. “It is the fabrication of scandal mon gers. There is no finer woman on earth than Mrs. Debouchel.’ Electric Bath is Some thing New in This City Dr. W. S. McQuaide has installed an electric bath, in his offices in the Shingler building, where he has every modern apparatus for baths of this kind to be found. The equipment is most attractive, and the folks are lapidly taking advantage of this ad dition to the health facilities of-the town. If you have not seen the rooms it will be interesting for you to visit them, and have the various applian ces explained to you. The doctor will gladjy */> through with you, and show you what this addition to his offices means. YOUNG MAN VICTIM OF RIFLE WOUND William Battle Sustained Seri ous Injuries When 22 Calibre Rifle he was Cleaning Acci dentally Discharged. William Battle, the son of Tax Col lector T. M. Battle, accidentally shot and seriously wounded himself last Friday night, while engaged in the task of cleaning his rifle, Mr. Battle has been hovering be- 'i tween life and death all the week practically, and at press hour we The Work of the Kingdom—Mrs. find out that he is showing some iin- Lane. i provement. Our Example—Sam Hatcher. The accident was a terrible shock Song. I to all the friends and acquaintances Jesus’ Regard for Humanity—An- j 0 f the young man. Mr. Battle had r,ie Davis, j been married only about three months Social Service Spirit—Miss Lewis, i his wife being a young lady from to kt [ SPLENDID SUCCESS More Than a Thousand Dollars Was Turned Loose Among the Farmers of Decatur County As Result of Sale. Another big day was pulled off last Tuesday when $1280.00 was turned loose among the planters of Decatur county. The day was fine, with a touch of autumn in the air, and the enthusi asm of Bob Sealey adding pep. Buy ers were on hand from four or five different towns, with local interest in evidence. The farmers were, pleased to see so many buyers on hand, and this fact is due to the business-like handling of the sales, and the good grade of porkers that are being de livered. Robinson-Reynolds Co., of Donal- sonville, were the highest bidders, paying 8.46, total weight 17004 lbs. R. D. Carr, of Fowlstown, assisted in the checking in the absence of Mr. Townsend. Secretary Roberts states that all came to time with the list ing, and that full cooperation was en joyed. Cooperative sales beat the old time way of getting money for hogs. The moon and the frost had to be right, the following days and nights had to be cold! cold! And then a period of wondering about the market, and if the weather went bad, the meat was spoiled and that was the sad end of the story. But now, bring in the hogs when you want to, get a cash market price, and return home, hap py and out of doubt. Senatorial Election is To be Held Tuesday The folks will be called on Tuesday, the 17th, to elect a successor to Sen ator Watson. The shortness of th«' time and the suddenness of the cam paign makes this notice necessary so that all will know the exact day Don’t forget that the election is to be on next Tuesday, and every citi- en should turn out to vote. The pos sibilities now are that it will be a very interesting and close election If you have a man in view that you wish to see elected, better be sure to keep this date in mind. mrD7oolder CALLEDBY DEATH Deceased Was Past Ninety-five Years of Age, and Was one of The City’s Best Known and Most Beloved Women. Mrs. J. W. Holder, who passed away last Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Holder, was ninety-five years old, and perhaps the eldest known person in Bainbridge. Mrs. Holder was only confined to her bed a few days before the end came, and was rational almost to the last, making only one request of her children—that they not embalm her. In spite of her years, Mrs. Holder was an interesting talker, and told clearly of the Indian, Mexican, Civil and Spanish-American wars, and of the last great war she was also fam iliar with most of the happenings. Her good health ::he attributed to work, and being in the “open.” Mrs. Holder was a Miss Sheffield, and was married to her husband on July 20th, 1845. She was a devoted member of the Catholic church, and a capable woman of the old school. Funeral services were held at the White’s cemetery, fifteen miles from Bainbridge. Father Kenyon, of Al bany, performed the last sad rites. A beautiful tribute of flowers was paid. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. N. Matthews, H. G. Bell, M. E. O’Neal, J. C. Hooton, J. M. Laing, Marshall Mayes, Grady Welch, Car ol Graham. Deep sympathy is felt for those who survive her, whose personality was a striking one, and whose gen tle spirit permeated the place that she had so long made home. Four sons and three daughters, and many grand children are left to mourn her whom they had affectionately known as “Mother, Grand Mother, and G Grandmother.” OF W. M. U. HELD HERE TUESDAY The annual association meeting of the W. M. U. was held Tuesday morn ing in the First Baptist church, with a big delegation and a capacity house. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. A. B. Conger, superintendent. For the occasion the church was beautifully decorated in wild flowers, and a buffet luncheon that had been excellently prepared, was served at noon, in the dining hall of the church. Optimism on the future of the asso- ciatin was evident, and the reports handed in showed fine spirit of the leaders. $1950 was reported on the pledges, circulating library, mission study established, books obtained for different societies of the associ ation, 15 mission study classes re ported. The next meeting will be held in Donalsonville, and the young people’s convention will meet in this city in June. Mrs. A. B. Conger was reelected superintendent; Mrs. A. J. Callahan, assistant. Supt. of young people, Mrs. T. I. Cliett; recording secretary Mrs. W. C. Cox; treasurer, Mrs. M. L. Smith; chairman of publicity, Mrs. D. K. Tolbert; chairman of mission study, Mrs. Grimes; chairman of per sonal service, Mrs. Ptorks; district secretary 1st district, Mrs. N. J. Smith; 2nd, Mrs. W. I. Geer, Colquitt; 3rd, Mrs. W. V. Husbands, Lela; the district secretary for young people, 1st dist, Mrs. Lucile Young; 2nd, Mrs. Claude Bridges, Donalsonville; 3rd, Mrs. W. H. G rimes, Colquitt. Mrs. H. II. Shell read the devotion al, Mrs. A. J. Callahan gave the ad dress of welcome, the response was made by Mrs. Frank Fuller. The key note of the morning ses sion was “Our Secure Foundation.” The feature of the meeting were talks by Miss Beatrice Barnard cf Atlanta. AMERICAN SHIPS IN PORT CO DRY Large Stores of Wet Goods Are Removed From the American Steamers in Port of New York.—Will Sail “Dry.” New York, Oct. 10.—Every bottle of liquor on four American passen ger vessels in port was removed to day, under orders from the Shipping Board, so that the dry agents and customs men will have nothing to do this afternoon but cheek the in ventory and cart the wines and the whiskeys off to the army base in Brooklyn forstorage. John D. Appleby, zone dry chief, said the cooperation given by the Shipping Board officials under the Daugherty bone-dry ruling on the ocean liners made unnecessary any such action as a raid or search. The steamers President Polk and President Roosevelt were the first to’ go dry. Between 4,000 and 5,000 bot tles of intoxicants had been taken off the President Polk, and almost as large a quantity from the President noring of Roosevelt. Mr. Abbleby said it is | being guarded until the prohibition agents arrive. The stocks nbord the President Arthur and Susquehana also have been removed. Tomorrow the President Polk will sail from Hoboken for London with nothing behind its bars more potent than ginger ale. The President Ar thur leaves Thursday for Bremen in the same arid state. In the afternoon the devotional was led by Mrs. T. I. Cliett of Climax, and four minute talks on the 75 mil lion campaign were made by Mrs. W. I. Geer, Mrs. C. S. Hodges. Three minute talks, with charts showing figures, how the campaign has bless ed: Home missions and foreign mis sions, by Mrs. D. K. Tolbert, and chorus by Royal Ambassador Band. Talk by Miss Bernard of Atlunta. Reports on committees, announce ments by pres chairman, Mrs. D. K. Tolbert, consecration service by Mrs. Carter and hymn, How Firm a Foun dation, and Mizpah benediction, then brought the meeting to a close. In every way the meeting was a spiritually delightful one, and great results have been achieved from the work of the Association all during Hie yeur. i HARRIS TO ASK PAY j WATSON FUNERAL The Watson following hns been es- timated at from twenty-five to fifty J Miss Orr, of Dublin, Ga M Named thousand in the state of Georgia, state that polls easily 200,000 votes, and could poll* 400,000. It seems that every candidate in the race for senate is tearing his shirt to get that lone 50,000, and to tally ignoring the other 150,000 votes in the state. Is it true that there is no other influence in the state en titled to any consideration, other than the little minority thus shown? Is it true that all these men, who used to despise Watson, are trying to kow-tow to his influence without regard to the interests of the state, or any other influence? WELL, SOMETIMES a real man will rise, with guts enough to repre sent the majority of the voters of the state of Georgia, and then you will hear something. At present Private Secretary to Senator Felton.—No Extra Session is To be Held, Says Harding. Washington, D. C., Oct. 10.—Sen- ator Harris will introduce a resolution in the senate which will make it un necessary for Mrs. Lytle to pay the cost of transporting Senator Watson body home in a special car. Under the senator’s resolution the expenses will be borne by the gov ernment. The senator bolleves that he will be able to secure the adopt ion of the resolution. Miss Sarah Orr, of Dublin, Ga., the secretary to the late Senator Wat son, has been appointed secretary to Mrs. W. II. Felton, Georgia’s now senator. Senator Harris will introduce a Hardwick is the only man in the en- j r J- S() J ution Providing that Miss Orr tire bunch that has had the nerve ! s 11 c ruw fbe salary of a senator's Definition—Merle Jernigan Our Motto—“Through Difficulties to the Skies.” Accepted by the Lea gue. Song. Dismissal—Mr. Hatcher. Mrs. Con Averitt of Fowlstown was guest on Tuesday of Mrs. George Mr. HAi meF Watkins of Edison was the guest on Wednesday of Mr. and Mr*. Georg* Serton. Marianna. The entire town has been anxious over the matter all the week, and if sincere wishing and hoping will prove beneficial to this young man, he will certainly pull through. The rifle was a small bore weapon, and the ball entered Mr. Battle’s stom ach, and pierced the bladder. A very hard wound to handle. He, his young wife, and the family have the sincere hopes of the town and county with them for the young man’s recovery. The Busy Corner Sale Is Still in Progress The big sale in progress at the Busy Corner, is to be continued for ten days more, so that the folks can all get their bargains. This sale is turning out to be the largest one ev- Mr. R. H. Edwards Dies Suddenly at Climax Mr. R. H. Edwards, a well known citizen of Whigham, who had a num ber of friends and acquaintances in this city, died Wednesday of heart failure. Mr. Edwards had been out to a little gathering of friends, and had just returned home. As he took out his horse and started to hang up the harness he keeled over, from the effects of heart trouble, and died at once. He was 66 years old, and a man who had a host of friends. He was the father of Mesdames Tillman and Leonard Harrell of this city. He was buried at Trinity church, three miles above Whigham, Thurs day afternoon at 3 o’clock. He left a wife and nine children to mourn his death. THE SHOP GOES ON I wish to announce that I have ta ken over • my husband’s shoe shop to stand on his merits, and not run after the Watson element to the ig- verybody else.—(Adv.) LAST BIG TRACT OF TIMBER TO GO The United States Will Sell 67,- 000 Acres of Virgin Timber In the West.—Is a Valuable Tract of Yellow Pine. The last big tract of virgin pine timber in the public domain of the UnitedStatcH is being offered for sale by the government for $3,000,000 in cash or credit. The tract is the Mal heur forest, in the Blue Ridge moun tains of Oregun, the last outpost of the untamed regions, barring Alaska. The forest stands in the midst of a stretch of country 10,000 square miles in extent. There are 7,000,000,000 feet of tim ber in the Mulheur, and the govern ment will sell it under a plan that provides for rotation of production, that will continue to the end of time. The tract is divided into sections, with new timber growing on some parts, while others are being cut. The purchaser of the tract, will have to build 80 miles of standard guage railroad and many miles of branch lines in order to carry the tim ber to the outside world. The rail road will justify a number of other improvements, which will make the Malheur the center of a thriving in dustrial community. Most of the timber is western yel low pine, and the government’s eut- during his incapacitation for work, I ting plan will make the supply almost and will continue the business in the same manner. I will have experi enced help, and can take care of any work brought to me. I will appre ciate your work, and give the best of service. FORREST’S SHOE SHOP Mrs. J. M. Forrest, Prop., 10-12-2t Hicks Block. IMPORTANT TO THE \ VOTERS „ } Every voter should go to the polls next Tuesday, October 17th, and vote for Governor Hardwick for senator. He is the able champion of the peo ples' rights, and will be a great fac tor in getting Muscle Shoals for Hen ry Ford, thereby giving all farmers cheap fertilizer. He is the only candidate well known to all the people. The papers all er held by them in this city. The| ov * r l thc ,* Ut * * ay , he „ wiU * 0V ‘7" crowd, that flocked to it Saturday 1 whelmiiwly elected. Remember, he were a caution. Never haa »o many wa ” bo ™ ln our neighboring county DEATH SATURDAY OF MRSJF. BAILEY Passing Away of Well Known Bainbridge Lady Comes aa a Great Shock to Her Many Friends and Loved Ones. Mrs. Fredonla Bailey, whoBe death came as a sad shock to her loved ones on Saturday morning, Oct. 7th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. S. Whitesel, on Water street, is greatly deplored by her host of friends. She was a daughter of Capt. and Mrs. G. M. Patterson. Her Christian life was one of beauty and loyalty. Joining the Baptist church when on ly thirteen years old, she lived an ac tive member until her health became broken, at which time she was liv ing at Valdosta. Coming to Bain bridge two years ago, she wus con fined to her bed for three years, on ly being able to be talkien up or out but few times. Her patience was wonderful, never tiring, always think ing of the cares of others. Her church membership was en tered in the First Baptist church in Bainbridge in July of this year. Mrs. Bniley was born at Magnolia Springs, Ga., on Sept. 20th, 1867, ninking her 55 years old. She has a husband and one little child await ing hor in the Great Beyond. Left to tnourn her going are sir children, R. M. Bailey, Braxton, Ga., A. L. Bailey, Macon, Mrs. C. B. Brackett, Bainbridge, F. K. Bailey, Macon, Mrs. F. S. Whitesel, Bainbridge. and Asa Bailey Macon, also three sisters of Alachua, Fla., and one brother, of Gridin, Ga , Dr. H. H. Shell conducted the fun eral services. Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Dole, Mr. A. B. Brooks and' Mr. Pur- viance sang most beautifully her fa vorite song, “When You Get to the End nf the Way.” The pallbearers were H. L. Hill, A. J. Callahan, H. W. Olive, O. W. Alverson, C. E. Kel ley, and W. J. Hardee. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The body was entered in the local cemetery. folks gathered at any one store here I Thomas. Lets all go to the polls for any purpose. Get in line and get r,<fX * Tuesday and give him a thous- yours while you can. |and majority.— (Adv.) without end. Eight hundred and ninety million feet of timber can bo cut in the first division of the for est, the government estimates, with the work: requiring almost twenty years. At the present high price of yellow pine these twenty years will return a good profit on the first in vestment. Besides, there will be the privilege of moving on to the tract. The actual timbered area comprise tract of about 67,400 acres, lying at the headwaters of the Silvias riv- r in the broad basin known as Rear alley. It is almost entirely between 4,500 and 6,000 feet above sea level. Tri-County Fair Will Open on Oct. 30th The Tri-County Fair will open the 30th of thsi month, and the grounds will be near the A. C. L. depot.' Mr. Littlejohn, the mannger, announce* that there will be five big free acta, that have not been ahown in this sec tion at all before. Don’t overlook that the place baa been changed, and will be near the A. C. L. depot. secretary from Senator WatHon’s death to the beginning of her servi ces with Senator Felton. The sena- tor believoaahe is entitled to the sal ary inasmuch us she Is engaged in the ineanmhilc in winding up Sena tor Watson’s affairs. President Harding takes the posi tion thut he would' not be justified, owing to the expense involved, In calling an extra session of the sen ate to enable Mrs. Felton to be ac tually sworn in. Woman Active Mana ger of Shoe Shop Here The ladies of the city will take notice of the card of Mrs. J. M. For rest in this issue. Mrs. Forrest is trying to carry on the she repairing business of her husband, who hns been ill many months, and who is now totally unable to work. Mrs. Forrest has a splendid knowl edge of the work, and has secured good help, and will carry on the bus iness herself. Her work on ahoy re pairing has been tried, and found to be splendid. She is anxious to have the ladies of the city give her a chance at their work, and she will appreciate it very much, and give the beat possible Hervice. C0TT0NCR0PM0RE THAN DOUBLE 1921 Ginning Report of the Bureau Of the Cennus up to Septem ber 25th Shown Very Grati fying Increase in This County That the 1922 cotton crop of Deca tur county is more than double that of last year is the gratifying infor mation contained in the report of Agent T. J. Tucker, of the Bureau of the Census, issued this week, which gives the number of bales ginned up Sept. 25th. This report indicates that the farmers are finding more successful methods to combat the boll weevil, and that the cotton conditions in this county is steadily improving. It means that there will be u very sub stantial increase in revenue from farm products for this year, and a correspondingly better condition in business and trade circles. The report of Agent Tucker is as follows: k The tabulated report of the Bureau of the Census shows there were 2,672 bales of cotton, counting round as half bales ginned in Decatur Four Prison Guards In Atlanta Go on Trial Atlanta, Oct. 11 Four former guards at tho Atlanta federal prison charged with violation of the Harri son anti-narcotic law, in connection with selling dope to prison inmates, wore scheduled to go on trial in the United States district court here to day. The defendants, John Owen, J. R. Dean, H. R. Massey, and Andrew J. Duncan, were taken into cuatody fol lowing an oxtensive investigation by Distrct Attorney Clint W, Hagar, who alleged that s well organised dope ring exieted In the prison and that approximately 700 of the pris oners were addicted to the use of the drugs. The prison physician was convicted and sentenced to serve a term in the penitentiary. Interesting Card to the Post-Search Light In your issue of Oct. 28th Mr. Wood, in looking over some of the old records of the county, found a list of Jurors drawn for the' term of court of 1825. In that list was John White. He was one of the first Settlers of what is known ns the Greenshnde set tlement. When he arrived a Mr. Neal had preceded him, who was his only neighbor. Mr. White came from Hancock county to this county, and was a nephew of Hugh L. White, who once ran for President of the U. R. I do not remember on whleh ticket. He settled near where Mr. Canty now lives. His first wife died there, and was buried on the hill in front of Mr. Canty’s house. He and Mr. Neal be came fast friends. His son, George, married a Miss Neil, and died in about three months. She then mar ried a Mr. O’Neal, and became the grandmother of our preeent county attorney. Mr. White, after the death of his wife, married a Miss Smith, who was an aunt of Mr. J. H. Gray. After Mr. White had built a home where he settled there was a confus ion about the deeds. The owner wanted ten dollars an acre for the land. Mr. White then moved to this part of the county, and raised a large family. One of his granddaughter* adorns the home of your scribe. W. E. ATWATER. CANDIDATE SUE FOR aHMIUUl Elizabeth, -N. J„ Oct 7«—William N. Runyon, Republien candidate for governor of New Jersey, has Aled a suit for f5,000 against Mrs. Raymond W. Donges, member of the state dem- county from the crop of 1922, prior I ocratic committee, alleging she had to Sept. 25th, as compared with 1 slandered him in a campaign spoeeh 1,082 bales ginned up to Sept. 25th, I by declaring that he had made, an 1922. Seminole county, 1922, 3,654; I address in favor of prohibitlonlWllle 1921, 1,880. 1 under the influence of liquor. *