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A Big Paper in the best town, in the best county, in the beat state in the I'nion. WE NEED YOU The Post-Search Light Goo* at bools, good church#* roads—^nd the Svest people In the South. YOU NK’fViS VOLUME 8. NUMBER 25. BA1NBRIDGE, GA., THURSDAY OCTOBER 19th, 1922. $1.59 J>EB ANNUM SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION TO BE HELD HERE much interest being shown throughout county in THE COMING EVENT Program For The Occasion Is Given Convention Will Assemble On Tues day, October 24th, In fyinbridge Presbyterian Church, With Many Delegates in Attendance. Much interest is being shown thru- out the county in the approaching Ounty Sunday School Convention, «vhich meets on Tuesday, October 24, at the Bainbridge Presbyterian parch. A helpful program has been arranged, which will make the day .-pent in this convention by Sunday Si hool workers well worth their time. In addition to the county workers i n the program, two state workers, Mr. R. D. Webb, and Miss Cora Hol land, of the Georgia Sunday School Association, will be present and will „ noak on different topics during the < .nvention. Reognition for the Sun day School having the largest at tendance will be a feature of the pro gram. The following program wil be car ried out: Theme—Forward in Religious Edu cation. Text: Exodus 14:15. Morning Session. 10:15. Period of Worship—Songs, Scripture Readings and Prayer, by Rev. J. E. Ward. 10:35. How the Home Gan Cooper ate With the Sunday School— By Mrs. W. V. uster. 10:55. Practical Plans for Work With Young People—by Miss Cort Holland, Young People’s Division Supt., Georgia Sunday School Ass’n. Securing the Records. Appointment of Committees. 11:40: Song. 11:45: Forward in Religious Edu cation.—by R. D. Webb, General Supt. Georgia Sunday School Ass’n. 12:15: Miscellaneous Business. 12:30: Adjournment for Dinner. Basket dinner at church. Afternoon Session. 1:45—Period of Worship, Songs, Scripture, Reading and Prayer, by Dr. H. H. Shell. 2:00—Building Up the Adult Bible Class; by G. B. Toole. 2:30.—A Forward Moving School, by R. D. Webb. 2:55—-Song. 3:00—The Forward Looking Teach er, by Miss Cora Holland. 3:30.—Period of Business—Reports of County Officers, Reports of Com mittees, Place of Next Meeting, Re cognition of School for the Largest Attendance. 3:46.—Shall We Go Forward?— by Everybody. DEATH SUNDAY OF MRS R 1 P. SAXON Wife cf a Prominent Citizen of the Humphrey District Passed Away Following an Illness of About Nine Months.—Interment at Bethel. One of the most serious and sor rowful events common to humanity *as witnessed Sunday morning when t-e news prevailed throughout the Humphrey district that the Death Angel had visited the home of Mr. R- P. Saxon and claimed as its vic tim his beloved wife. Mrs. Saxon bad been suffering from dropsy for about nine months, therefore her death, however much lamented, was ro surprise to her friends. She was 63 years old, and was always consid ered a great home lover. She devoted the early part of her i fe to the study of music and was generally accepted to be one of the r ‘ost enthusiastic musical experts of the time. She always possessed a sweet and loving disposition, and by her unexcelled hospitality and unswerving gratitude, she accumula- South Ga. Prosperous Says John S. Williams Valdosta, Ga., Oct. 18.-John Skel ton Williams, comptroller of the cur rency under the Wilson administra tion, president of the Richmond Trust Company, and receiver for the Geor gia & Florida railway, rode a loco motive from Madison, Fla., to Val dosta yesterday* smiled when he hit the ground by the side of the loco motive, and declared that the early morning air in South Georgia was great. Mr. Williams declared that ail of South Georgia he had seen looked good to him because of the evidences of prosperity, and that the increasing business of the F. road indicated prosperity. He was optimistic over the future prospects of this section. WELL KNOWN CITIZEN CLAIMED BY DEATH Mr. Charles Williams, Well Known Citizen, Aged 72, Passed Away Monday Evening at the Home of His Daughter, Mrs. T. S. Hawes. Funeral service of Mr. Chas. Wil liams, who passed away early Mon day evening, were hed Tuesday af ternoon at three o’cock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hawes, on Shot- well street, the Rev. Mr. Scott-Smith of St. John’s Episcopal church, con ducting the services. The death of Mr. Williams came as a sad surprise to his family, and to his friends in Bainbridge, where he has not long been a resident. Mr. Williams had not quite reach ed his seventy-second birthday, and while his years were many and his health not good, he was a bouyant, delightful person to meet. Cheerful and bright and always hoping for the better physical strength, he was an inspiration to those of less faith. In 1877, Mr. Williams married Miss Clifford Williams, of Thomasville, a sister of Secretary of State Guyton S. McLendon, of Atlanta, and lived in Thomasville, where he was con nected with the First Methodist church choir of that city for twenty years. Mr. and Mrs. Williams later made their home in Atlanta, coming recently to Bainbridge, where they had many warm friends and acquaint ances. Mr. Williams is survivedby hiswid- ow,daughters, Mrs. Owen Fields and Mrs. T. S. Hawes and Miss Caroline Williams of Bainbridge, and Mrs. E. E. Smith, of Gainesville, Ga., sons, C. C., A. L., of Atlanta and Harry G. Williams of New York, and one sister, Mrs. Meynardie of Savannah, and two little grand daughters. Beautiful floral offerings covered the casket and a large space sur rounding it. Many friends accompan ied the body with the family to Oak City cemetery, where the last sad rights were performed. Another Reduction in Price of Ford Cars Announcement has been made this week of another big reduction in the price of Ford automobiles, all models. The latest cut in price is $50, and the new' prices put Fords at the low est figures at which they have ever been sold. News of the reduction came to Bainbridge in a telegram from the factory Tuesday. Fowlstown Music Club Gives Fine Program The Treble Cleff Club met Satur day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hamrick. The meeting was brought to order by the president. The min utes and roll call was read by the secretary- Each member answered with a musical quotation. The bus iness meeting .followed this. The Club colors were selected, which are black and gold, and a Club pin was decided upon. Those on the honor roll were: Mary Hamrick, Helen Hamrick, Kathryn Griffin, Inez Rentz, Louise Donalson, Sara Bussey, Claranell Anders, Amy Cleveland. After the report of the honor roll the following program was rendered: Life of Bach—Inez Rentz. After the Ball Game. At the Hunt—Louise Donalson. Minuet in G.—Johnnie Buie. Dance on the Green—Claranell An ders. Polka—Eva Dasher. Duet—Faye Buie and Miss Harvey. Questions on Patriotic Songs—Miss Harvey. After the program a delightful sal- t -d many hosts of friends and ad- Hjrers. In short, by her genteel, generous and attentive manner, she •‘a? able to attract all her neighbors * nr ‘ the echoes of her associates 'peak well when they say, *’ to know her was to love her.” She is survived by her husband, t'ree sons, George, Jesse and Dud- Fy. and one daughter, Mamie, and *•*0 °he brother. Her body was laid to rest in Bethel '■•aetery Sunday afternoon in the j *d coursewa* served er.ee of a large number of rela- and friends. Rev. H. H. Shell ! Yartin Odds and Junk Meyers re- Bainbridge, her devoted pastor,' turned Saturday from an extensiv ‘ ' !unM H e funeral services. The j trip to Atlanta, where they went to ‘ lln * Hill school district unite open up the Southeastern Fair on ; in * to the grief-stricken * the 12th. Yartin had a hard time of so^r-rn. heartfelt sympathy I it to keep Meyers from buying and avement. I junking the whole shooting match. their be BUSINESS MEN AND FARMERS YISITASHBURN AS RESULT OF TRIP PLANS ARE UNDER WAY TO ESTABLISH DAIRY ASSOCIATION Two Meetings Are Reid On Return Prospects Are Decidedly Favorable For Development of the Dairying Industry in This County Along Substantial and Permanent Lines. Those who have been dreaming that Decatur county farmers and business men would some day get together and organize a dairying association and that extensive growth of chick ens and pigs would necessarily fol low, if the man or woman were prac tical, are about to see their dream come true. Dairying, in all its phases, has been a much discussed subject here. Meet ings have been held. Experts from Alabama have spoken. The crust of doubt was first shaken when u meet ing some time ago was held under the auspices of the Board of Trade and men from Ashburn, Ga., (who are farmers) talked from their hearts as men never talked before, did the importance of the subject sink deep enough for more men to get actively on the job. The business men sat, and heard, too, 'along with the farm er, who cannot “go” without some backing. Last week when C. S. Hodges and C. K. C. Ausley gathered 22 farmers and a few others and went to Ash- burn for full information and “sights seen” did the real importance of the organization make itself fully appre ciated. The visit was a treat; it was a wonder-worker. Those men at Ash- (Continued on back page.) DEATH LAST WEEK OFR. H. EDWARDS Well Known and Highly Regarded Citizen of Whighnm Succumbs to an Attack of Heart Trouble.—In terment in Trinity Cemetery. Death at a late hour Tuesday even ing, October 10th removed a promi nent and greatly beloved citizen of Whigham, Mr. R.. H. Edwards. The announcement of his death came as a great shock to his friends who loved and admired him for his sterling character and kindly manner. Mr. Edwjyxls was born within two miles of the residence where he died, where he had a beautiful estate, and kept open house for his friends in a most delightful manner. He was about to reach the 67th milesttyie of his life journey. Although he had been sick the week before of dengue fever, no announcement had been made of his illness, as with his us ual good health it was expected that he would rapidly recover, and be at his business again. The doctors diagnosed heart failure He was a man of strong, courageous and kindly character, essentially a home lover and a devoted husband and father. His business and his family were the centers to which he was devoted with untiring affection. He is survived by his wife and two sons, H. H. and N. L. Edwards, of Whigham, and also eight daughters, Mrs. G. B. Lane and A. A. Brown of Lake City, Fla., Mrs. C. T. Alphord and F O. Cumbie of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. W. L. Harrell and L. F. Tillman of Bainbridge, Mrs. R. B. Owens of Richmond, Va, and Miss Eva Vivian Edwards, the only daugh ter at home. Mr. Edwards was a gentleman to the manner born, and ail the fine qualities of his character were re vealed in h1s home life. Nothing was too good for his wife and children, and all that love, thoughtfulness and consideration could do was done for their welfare and happiness. In the presence of a large gather ing of friends the funeral services were comluted by Rev. Hollingsworth and his body rests in the Trinity church cemetery, where the grave was covered by a profusion of beau tiful floral offerings, as tributes of love and respect from friends and loved ones. Master Stroke Sale On at Busy Corner The Master Stroke Sale of the Busy Corner is still on, and the folks are taking advantage of it right along. Crowds ar" attending the sale, and the low prices will be in effect for ten duys longer. If you have not been and got yours, you have just u few days left to get in on those Iftflcndid prices. Young People’s Service League In spite of bau weather and den gue fever we had a good service last Sunday evening. The attendance was small, but those who were present did everything they could to make the service a success. William Alfred Wheeler made a good leader. The subject of the even ing was the 12th verse of the 7th chapter of St. Matthew. “What ye would that men should do to you, do ye even also unto them.” Rev. Scott-Smith gave’a very in teresting talk on this subject. Im promptu talks were made by William Alfred Wheeler, Jack Bower, Jr., and Clarke Gurley. Miss Andrishock read the scripture lesson. Our regular pianist was abn sent but Miss Carolil Graham play ed the hmyns for us. Miss Graham was a visitor at this service, and we appreciate her assistance. Rev. Scott-Smith offered the clos ing prayers. The congregation sang two hymns. Bishop Reese will be with us next Sunday evening. He will no doubt have a message ofim- portance for the members of the lea gue. Programs begin at 6:30. You are invited. INTEREST GREAT IN TRI COUNTY FAIR Clever, Wholesome Entertainment Is Promised, and With Favorable Weather Conditions, Large Crowds Are Expeted to Attend. Unusual interest centers itrounri the approaching opening of the Tri- County Fair. Ladies of the various churches and organizations of the town are busy with the preparation of booths in competition. Climax carried off the big prize last year. The ladies of the Methodist church are going to make a big effort to win the first prize this year. One of the big attractions will be the booth of the Ford Flour Company. This company will give away a bar rel of flour each day to those holding the lucky tickets. This was done at the • Atlanta Fair, and drew large crowds. D. R. Kingi the home man, will be in charge. Clean, wholesome entertainment is promised, and if the weather is good it is expected that crowds will at tend the Fair. BAINBRIDGE PARTY PRAISES ASHBURN Visitors to Turner County Town All Speak Highly of the Cordial Wel come and Many Courtesies Ex tended to Them While There. When Ashburn invites company to see her cows, hogs and chickens, she has a parlor for the company to reBt in and talk over what has been seen. The Bainbridge delegation was en tertained over there last Tuesday in delightful rooms occupied by the county agent, and the home demon stration agent. These quarters took up the first floor of the building while the second story was used for a rest room. This beautiful room was very tastefully furnished, and all the furn ishings were paid for by the Womans Club of Ashburn. The hog sales pens were new and were a donation by the Boys’ Pig Club. Six farms were looked over on the trip, and talks by dairy men, bank ers and business men were heard. R. P. Bomeisler, of Waycross, chairmun of the finance committee of the Geor gia Association, H. A. Stallings of the Waycross Journal-Herald, F. II. Abbott, secretary of the Georgia An notation, were present, along with the Board of Trade party from Bain bridge. These men had driven over a hun dred miles to see for themselves how Turner cour.ty, broke, dishearted, had solved the problem of debt and had within a year’s time increased the value of her lands, brought an at mosphere of good cheer into the county, and provided many with pay checks every fifteen days. It is a remarkable thing when men go scekink advancement, not only for themselves, but for the future of their county, and is a step that is to be commended. They were after •»- struction, and they got it. “Let your r.kimmed milk feed pigs, chickens, calves. Raise your pastures, save your fertilizer. Experience can be better shown you than told you,” they said. Their success has been larely due to the business men, they also slated. The men came back home con vinced of the merits of dairying, and an organization is assured for this ccunty. VIENNA LAWYER WINS FOR SENATE BY AJANDSLIDE JUDGE W ALTER F. GEORGE OV ERWHELMINGLY DEFEATS GOV. HARDWICK Gets A Total Of 304 Unit Votes Senator Watson’s Successor Chosen By the Voters of Georgia In Pri mary Held Tuesday.—Major C. E. McGregor Named Pension Com. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 18.-—Walter F. George, of Vienna, former justice of the supreme court, with a total of 304 county unit votes, was overwhel mingly nominated for the United States Senate to succeed the lute Thomas E. Watson, in yesterday’s primary, according to complete un official returns. The victory for George marked the second defeat of Governor Hardwick in the Inst few weeks. According to political observers it showed the Wat son block of votes, estimated nt 50,- 000 nt full strength, remained intact, and voted almost solidly for George. Of the 160 counties in the state, George carried 125, giving him 1)6 more convention votes than the 208 required for nomination, according to newspaper compilation. Governor Hardwick, obtained n plu rality in thirty counties, receiving a total of 80 unit votes. Seaborn Wright run ahead in seven counties, with 20 unit votes, and John R. Coop er, the fourth enndidate, failed to carry a single county. For state Pension Commissioner, Major C. E. McGregor of Warronton, was overwhelmingly nominated over his four opponents. Unofficial re turns showed that Major McGregor carriedmore than 100 counties." ANNUAL MEETING OF BOWEN ASSOCIATION Mrs. A. B. Conger, of This City, Is Again Elected President of the District W. M. U.—Next Meeting to be Held nt Donalsonville. In order that we might have the privilege of enjoying having one of our state workers with us the annual W. M. U. meeting was held in Oct ober this yeur. Mrs. Conger, our superintendent, called the meeting to order at 10 o’clock, Oct. 11th, in the First Bap tist church, Bainbridge, Ga. The registration list gave evidence that this was one of the most large ly attended meetings we have ever held, tho no delegates came from Colquitt, because of a death in their town, and we regretted very much this absence. The business of the Union required a good portion oft he time, but the many splendid spiritual discussions of all phases of our missionary work were intensely enjoyed and greatly helpful, especially the address from the State Young People’s Leader, Miss Beatrice Barnard, on her new Y. W. A. acrostic, yoke, work, abide. Mrs. Conger was unanimously re elected Supt., but most of the other officers were changed, because of their urgent request to be relieved from office. Our reports show prog ress and increasing interest, and the women are striving to come out vic toriously with paying their 75,000,000 pledges. * Stronger emphasis than ever before was given to the work of the Young People’s Leader, and we heartily en dorse Mrs. I, T. Cliett of Climax as the new leader. Let all the organi zations of young people send a report quarterly to her, and one also to the district secretary. Also let every organization of the young people send an offering for asHociutional expenses to our treasur er. and mark it plainly for the young people’s leader expenses. The ladies of the Bainbridge church were unlimited in their hospitality, and served a most delightful dinner in the basement of the church. The day was one of happy fellowship, as well us instructive. The annual meeting for next year will be with the Donalsonville Bap tist church. Sing to be Held At Bethel Church The Aiken-Showaltor Singing Con vention will onvene with the Bethel church on the fourth Sunday in Octo ber. All good singers are cordially invited to be present and to take part in the Kinging. The friend* of Mra. Willie Mac Jackaon will regret to hear of her aickneia hi an Atlanta hospital. “S™CT Following is the report for the Baptist Philathea Class for the month of September, 1922: Meeting was held in the Philathea room of the Bnptist church, Wed nesday, Oct. 11th. New officers were elected for the ensuing year. Report of personal service: Visits to the sick, 135; flowers, 37; garments to the poor, 40; floral offer ings, 10; visits in the interest of the Sunday School work, 6. The class voted to support an or phan in the Uapeville Home. After the business session the class enjoy ed a social hour. Refreshments were served by Mrs. C. H. Coats and Mrs. M. L. Smith. Mrs. C. R Mayes in vited the classa to her home for the November meeting. GOING AFTER If FOR BAINBRIDGE IL-ard of Trade Sponsors Trip of n I’arty of Twenty-two Fnrmera to 1'1‘inpei tho Small Dairies There.— IIusinrsH Men Go ‘Alao. As the WaycrosB Journal-Herald says, "We must simply hapd H to the Ilainbridge Boned of Trade for furnishing earn and taking twenty- two formers of Decatur county and five business men of Bainbridge to Ashbrn to Inspect tho small dnirlos there. It Is no small matter to take men over a hundred miles for such an inspection. But, it beats speechmaks ing. These farmers had tha privilege of seeing with their own eyes Just how the furmers with the same num ber of acres ns they had, with just the number of stock they have, sink with just the amount of cn|>ital they hud, moved out of the “broke" con dition into one of fretting a cream ery check twice a month. And the amount of information those farm ers and business men picked up on the Bide!” Now, If our farmers- an tnko hold of tho eo-oporativu hog antes propo sition, nnd get into it with checkc twice n month, without any trouble, they can go another stunt which will not only bring in check twice a month sition, and gut into It with chocks the cost of raising those hogs for the cooperative sales. Then the chickens come right in at this place, brtng in another check, and ull practically getting by on one plan of expense—pastures and fertil izer, und each contributes to the fer tilizer, while the pasture is only a matter of ingenuity, being practical and adding u little need where gruas is not doing its best naturally. Now, those men returned from Ashburn full of pep, this time to go through. They arc going to hold a meeting at the court house Thurs day afternoon at 3 o'clock, Oct. 26th, to organize a dairying association, and alt who are interested nnd even if they do not intend joining, arc ask ed to attend this meeting. Another Hog Sale to Be Held Tuesday Bear in mind the astonishing prices paid at the last cooperative hog sale und do your listing und bo on time Tuesday morning with your hogs for sale. Bainbridge has led the state in prices twice. Tuesday morning. Oct. 24th, is the day. To Correspondents In some manner last week a dis cussion of a religious matter got by the editor of this paper, and got in the paper. This week several peo ple have sent in similar stuff. Now friends, we are not seeking to invade the realms of the religious papers, the Christian Index, The Wesleyan Christian Advocate, or any of the church pnpers. This is not a place for a religious discussion. The church papers have their field and we have ours. They have trained and educated writers to discuss these subjecta. and it is not our field at all. Kindly do not send any more religious discussions into this paper. It can do no good, but on the other hand, will do harm to be publishing religious and doctrinal matter. That ia not our field, and we inaiat that no more auch matter be aent to us. It always immediately precipi tates doctrinal discuaaions, as ithas done the first shot out of the box in this instance. We thank you for ynur news items, but please don't send in any items that are not in oar line Send us your church announcements us to the meeting days, etc., but nev er a sermon or a religious discus sion. fiend us only matter that con- I tains county new*- DENTAL SOCIETY MEETSAT CAIRO HOLDS ITS REGULAR QUARTER LY SESSION AT THE GRADY COUJiTY TOWN A Splendid Program Is Carried Out Ladiae of Cairo Served A Delicious Dinner, and The Vlaitore Were Cordially Enter tel ned.-Meeta Next Year at Tlftoa. The Second District Dental Society held its regular quarterly meeting In Cairo Wednesday of last week. Those in attendance declared it to be the largest attendance, and far the beat meeting the Society has ever held. , The Second District has enrolled about 75 percent of the ethical den-, tists within its bounds, and It ia be lieved there would have been a 100 per cent attendance had it not been for the inaccessibility of Cairo to a few of the membera. Besides the large attendance of the regular membership, there was also a goodly number of the medical pro fession, and some friends from At- lantu preaent. The numbers of special interest on the program was a paper on modern bridges, and abutments, by Joe D. Osborne; also hi# clinic on casting in lays by a definite'technique. Dr. A. W. Wood, Secretary of the Second District Medical Society, gave-a high ly appreciated paper on the Advan tages t<4 be Gained through Coopera tion of the Medical and Dental Pro fessions. Ttys paper brought forth strong discussions by members of botli professions. Dr. T. W. Jones gave an interest ing papar on the Technique and Op eration of Synthetic Porcelain, which nlso brought about conaiderabla interesting comment. The ladies of Cairo furnished a fine luncheon in the club rooms, which waa carried out with moro taste and dignity than the Dentists have hid the pleasure of enjoying -nt any previous meeting. • The Society adjourned at 4:30, to meet In Tifton the second week In next January. 40,000 HEAR GYP8Y SMITH, JR. Savannah, Ga., Oct. 18.—It Ia es timated that fully 40,000 people have attended the Gypsy Smith, Jr., evan gelistic meeting now in progress here for the pact eighteen days under this auspices, of the 'eighteen Protestant churches, and that tltare have been 500 conversions and accessions to the churchaa. From 4,000 to 8,000 have attended every service, many new faces being seen each night The meeting will run through Sunday, October 29th. * MR. MAXWELL DIES AT TEXAS HOME A. L. Maxwell, Brother to Ordinary Maxwell, of Deatur County, Passed Away Tuesday Morning at Us Home in Hieo, Texas. V The sad news the death of Mr. A. L. Maxwell of Hico, Texas, was wired to his brother, T. B. Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell died at his home In Hico, Texas, on Tuasday morning at seven o’clock, aged 70. Those sur viving him, his taro sons, Parry L. Maxwell and Norman Maxwell and three daughteri, Marion, Mamie and Irene. One brother, Mr. T. B. Max well of Bainbridge, and one sister, Mra. Duncan Curry of Climax, Ga. Also three half toothers, Messrs. E. A., L. O. and E. L. Maxwell, of Cal vary, Ga.j and one half atster, Mrs. C. Guilford, of Tallahassee, Fla., and a heat of relatives and friends in De atur, Grady and Gadsden counties. He waa born in Deeatur county, and moved to Hico, Texas 83 years ago. He enlisted at Bainbridge in the Con federate army, in Company I, 8rd Ga. Reserves, when about 17 years old, and while engaged in a battle was shot through the temple, losing one eye. He was a generous, obliging and a true Christian hearted man, and a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. Hit relatives and friends mourn the lose of this good man. , Negro Minstrel Show At the Parker School The Poet Search Light ia request ed to announce that a negro minstrel show will be put on at the Parker school house - on Friday night, Oct. 20th. the performance to begin at 8 o’clock, promptly. AdmUaloa will ho I >5 cents, and th# public is cotdUliy invited to attend,