Local notices and society updates from Dothan area
Mr Lon A Frea of Colquitt visited the city on Monday. Chas Williams and Carson Daniel spent Sunday in Quincy. Fred Smith's advertises Heinz's pickles and cured bacon. Mrs J M Scott of Moultrie visits. Easter services announced at Methodist church and St Johns Chapel. Alabama Midland Bay depot in Dothan burned. Col Albert Russell returned from Washington. Sheriff Grimes reports Miller county quiet. Tax Receiver appointments for 1896 listed in DEMOCRAT. Miss Jennie Smith Railroad Evangelist traveled north from Florida. Col Hawes and R A Lytle attend Circuit Court in Dothan. Party at Caldwell home on Shotwell Street. Revd Mr Stafford to preach Easter services. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Lon A. Frea
Colquitt
Messrs
Chas, Williams
Carson Daniel
Quincey
Heinz
J. C. Callahan
Eldorendo
Mittie Batese
W.N. Ainsworth
Iron City
Methodist Church
Alabama Midland Ba Y
Dothan
Ala
J. M. Scott
Moultrie
M.N. Scott
Broughton Street
Laura Cliett
Lucie Parker
Cairo
Col
Albert Russell
Washington
Sheriff Grimes
Miller County
Caldwell
Shotwell Street
Democrat
Jennie Smith
Florida
W. N. Ainsworth
Beulah Haygood
Garrett & Willis
Charles Clifton Cowan
Memphis
H. Gafford
Birmingham
Charles Hann
Boston
Mass
Jakin
Donalsonville
Local notices and community events in Bainbridge
Local items report seed and plant sales at Mathis Bros. Bainbridge notes Confederate Memorial Day observance, church meetings, and a county farmer's institute planned for April 11 with Prof. White and Col. Redding. Notices cover voter registration reminders, a charity candy festival, a dentist’s trip, a stolen colt reward, and upcoming debates on currency in Albany.
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Usand
Mathis Bros
Bainbridge
Delightful Picnic at Lake Douglas Brings Town Highlights
A spring picnic hosted by Mrs. J. E. Donateon at Lake Douglas drew about twenty friends for a charming afternoon of fishing and games including a juvenile base ball match. Attendees included Col. A. L. Tawes, T. M. Battle, W. H. Bennitt, T. S. Hawes, Sig Nussbaum and many others, with lively socializing and a return to town amid fond recollections.
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Lake Douglas
J. E. Donateon
Col. A.L. Tawes
T. M. Battle
W. H. Bennitt
T.S. Hawes
Sig Nussbaum
J. M. Brown
Mestames J. R. Graves
Thos. H. Coldwell
Ellen Martin
van Mitchell
Georgia
Ethel Fleming
Beulah Brown
Willibert David
Hortense Pohlman
Miriam Denaleon
Ralph
Earnest Graves
Oliver Fleming
Farmer Institute urged to unite Decatur farmers in Bainbridge
In Bainbridge Georgia on March 30 1896 The Progressive urges a large farmer gathering to discuss agriculture stock raising and related topics with visiting experts Col Redding of Griffin and Dr White of Athens highlighted as distinguished speakers The plan calls for special trains at half price and a two committee setup to organize meetings and field questions The note stresses no political content and emphasizes improving farming profitability along with welcomes to visitors from surrounding counties.
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Decatur
Farmer’s Institute
White
Col. Redding
State Experiment Farm
J. W. Chester
Whigham
Prof. White
Bainbridge
State Agricultural Bureau
H.C. White
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Georgia Experiment Station
Athens
J.M. Brown
H.C. Wairts
Farmers’ Institute
Bainbridge, Ga
H. C. White
State College
University of Georgia
R. J. Redding
State Experiment Station
J. B. Hunnicnutt
H.N. Starnes
R. J. Red
Hunnicutt
Eprvor Democrats
Morgan
Ala
Turner
Griffin
Dr. White
Cal. Reddings
8. W
Georgia
Mr. Curry
Trip to Atlanta: save travel costs at Stevens & Bro
During the Exposition, all will go to Atlanta and expenses matter. Economize by visiting J. P. Stevens & Bro., jewelers at 47 Whitehall St., where watches, diamonds, silver, etc., are offered at prices lower than elsewhere, saving travel costs by the price difference. Their goods are pure and their reputation for fair dealing is well known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. P. Stevens & Bro
Whitehall St
Best Fresh French candies and confections at Fred Smiths
Finest line of choice sugar cured home just received at Fred Smiths. There are menaces of evil the mind recoils from. Suppose a coalition of bonanza miners and tariff spoilers realigned with free coinage and McKinley act revival. Fifty cent dollars for wages and high taxes threaten living costs. The imagined Holy Alliance would plunder the American people, with the many at risk of losing their livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith’s
McKinpley
Measles Scare Drives Tonic Sales in Cullman County
A 1896 letter from J F Downing of Cullman County Alabama endorses Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic as a cure for measles claiming rapid relief within 36 hours. He cites many cures across 23 cases and notes the guaranteed price of 50 cents per bottle with refund if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Ala
A. B. Girardeau
Sar
H, Ga
Cullman County
Johnson
J. F. Downing
Tax Receivers Notice For 1896 Dates And Locations
Tax receiver J. F. Kuunyr lists rounds for 1896 with locations from Whigham to Iron City and Donalsonville. First and second rounds schedule April to June, noting names of towns and dates for county tax returns collection.
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Eas Naan
Eas
Whigham
Bells
Belchars
Lime Sink
Blowing Cave
Pearce
Amet
Faceville
Wedney
Thuraday
Kendrick
Pine Hill
Rock Pond
Iron City
Donalsonville
Steam Mill
Spring Creek
Higdon
Reagan
Pearce—Thureday
Attapalque
Waorso
Kendricks
Pine A Esune
Wil Tin Reena Deedari Court
J. F. Kuuuyr
D. C
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Brent Goods
R Mercantile
Steininger
Dolgoods
The
Bainbridge GA
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D. H. Parker
Hey
T. E. Davenport
Catholic Church
Mitchell
Miller
State Senate
Democratic Party
Frank
Harrell
A. R. Fain
Southern Express
Col. Hawes
R. A. Lytle
St. John’s Chapel
Mr. Stafford
King’s Daughters
Albany
Chas. F. Crisp
Hoke Smith
Lichtenstadter
Toole
Thi Dexo- Crat
W.G. D. Tonge
the Farmer's Institute
State College of Agriculture
Bower
Tom Keaton
Calhoun County
Lingo
Spence
Guerry
Dawson
Supreme Court
Keaton
Pait
L. A. Free
G. W. Carter
Eprtor Democrat
James’ Harrell
W. J. Holder
A. J. Callahan
W. J. Pridgen
Zula Cook
Elorendo
8. M. Brown
Baptists of
Oak Grove Church
J. Nelson
James Story
Maria Holder
Reva J.P. Dawson
Ginnie Campbell
Hennap Dean
W. Franklin
Eldorepdo
Gren
Farried
J.S. Overstreet
Calvary
J. W. O'Neal
Mattie Overstreet
P. H. Herring Esq
Ing
Armer
Jim Griggs
Griggs
Jim
Jim-Danieh Webster
Cora
Péss
Roseland Plantation
Devon
Milier Superior Court
Grand Jury
Bush Vann
A. Sheffield
I. M. Wilson
T. B. Duce
J. J. Sheffield Sr
E. A. Phillips
M. B. Musgrove
I. W. Cowart
8. C. Duberry
Josh Newberry
P. C. Wilkin
W. J. Stanton
E. B. Jones
J. H. Hand
H. G. Roberts
A. M. Hand
E. Thompson
J.5. Bush
B. F. Hurrell
J.E. Spooner
H. T. Dunn
F. E. Fudge
W. M. Johnson
J. A. J. Sheffield
C. C. Miller
W.R. Watson
8. Overstrest
B. G. Sykes
James Cook
Etit Jury
D. M. Roberts
G. W. Grimes Sr
G. W. Smith
I. B. Addison
I. L. Tabb
J. T. Cobb
I. H. Nobles
J. J. Day
Walter Knight
G. C. Loftor
J. T. Owens
J. H. Hair
J. T. Daniels
C. H. Evers
Y. W. Fudge
Wm. Strickland
J. M. Addison
Judge Bower
Congress
Arlington Courier
Sabers Jewelery
Fred Smith's
Hann Co
of Whi
Convic ‘Viet
J. W. CK
Whigham Gs
R. E. L. Dasher
Belcher Bros
New York
Bud Ens
S&s
Peresios
F& Man
Rock Bottom
Belchep Bros
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