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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
1
A scattered collection of editorials and opinions touching Georgia politics. It cites Joe Brown, Hoke Smith, and Teddy Roosevelt era debates, notes on a pardoning petition for Maxwell, mention of a new battleship naming, local agitation with governor figures, labor and race remarks, and calls for tax returns and public sentiment in early 20th century Georgia.
A Georgia fertilizer inspection fee of ten cents per ton raises eight thousand dollars from vast round tonnage. A 1906 bill would raise the tax to twenty five cents, shifting costs to farmers to about two hundred thousand dollars. The piece ends with political taunts and calls to rally against the Hoke Smith club of 1906.
The Atlanta Journal notes anti jug train sentiment among Georgia congressmen led by Jim Griggs and Charley Adamson. It praises their effort to suppress jug trains amid national prohibition debates while urging readers to credit patriots pursuing life, liberty, and happiness.
Three full life scholarships for sale to young men or young women at first class Georgia colleges. One at Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta and Albany, one at Thomasville Business College, and one at Stanley's Business College in Macon. Salaries for graduates range from 75 to 150 dollars monthly. See or write Editor Democrat Bainbridge Ga.
In a small town the local newspaper faces persistent abuse despite honest effort and community betterment. The piece asks readers to reflect on their own hostility toward journalism and motive.
Ladies of Bainbridge urged to visit the Bon Air Hotel corner store today and later this week to view Mrs M J Reynolds fashionable spring hats and bonnets. For 44 years she has served Bainbridge and Southwest Georgia with up to date materials and quality millinery.
Johnson Haire and Cunningham, successors to Mart Clothing Co at Belcher block, headline as the state’s liveliest young firm. They offer complete spring suits underwear hosiery and gent’s wear with lower prices and dependable materials. Call to view their spring showings.
Senator Simmons introduced a bill to refund government taxes on raw cotton from 1865 to 1868 and place the funds in southern state treasuries held for the heirs of those who paid. The measure estimates a $55,000,000 appropriation and awaits action before the upcoming vacation.
The piece advises telphone users to state names when answering or calling, avoid vague responses, and keep conversations brief and courteous. It warns that long talks invade others privacy and cause annoyance when lines are busy, urging proper manners to reduce telephone irritations.
Isaac Bush of the Bainbridge fire department was seriously hurt during the Buster Brown performance at the opera house. While leaning over a rear platform balustrade that was decayed and unsafe it gave way, sending him to an empty goods box and sustaining two broken ribs and severe bruising.
Merchants replenish stocks and sight better business than a year ago anticipated three months earlier. The American Railway Association reports 315 000 idle cars on March 4, down from 324 600 on February 5, signaling improving trade. Mills reopen and idle workers fall about 30 percent as optimism grows for no coal strike in April and continued panic recovery amid uncertain crop yields before September.
Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary Office on the first Monday in April 1908 to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to Fannie M. Ferrer on the estate of D W Dorch. Witness the hand and official seal this March 9, 1908.
Decatur County Sheriff announces a sale at the courthouse in Bainbridge during legal hours on the first of April. The property includes a black mare mule Ida dark mare Nit a sorrel mule about twelve years old a black milk cow with swallow fork and under bite. It is listed as the property of the Defaulants to satisfy a City Court of Benton Shingler Co vs J K D Laster S H Haines Frank Price E Williams Jessie Sims and R H Lee. This March 15, 19 LF Patterson Sheriff.
By order of the Court of Ordinary, public sale of real estate in Decatur county Georgia occurs in the 15th District. The tract covers about seventy five acres in the southwest corner of lot 368, with boundaries described by lines and corners, conducted by administrator R Griffin of Sailie Griffin estate.
W W Harrell applies for permanent letters of administration on the J E Harrell estate in the county. He cites creditors and next of kin to appear at the Ordinary's Office on the first Monday in April 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated March 12 1908 by V B Maxwell Ordinary.
An advertisement offers portraits for 40 cents frames from 10 cents and up with sheet pictures at one cent each. Potential earnings claimed at 400 percent profit or $36 per week. Catalogue and samples free for Frank W Williams Company located at 1208 W Taylor St Chicago IL.
A Democratic candidate for State Treasurer announces bid for the June 4 primary. The letter highlights over twenty years of public service and pledges faithful attention to office duties, addressing Gear voters and confirming intent to run in the Democratic primary.
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