Bainbridge hosts New York visitors and Midland celebration
The Bainbridge crowd entertained Messrs Saportas Monroe and other New York guests with a grand banquet at the Sharon House. Alabama Midland prospects were praised, with talks on line extensions to Tuscaloosa and ties to Kansas City. Local leaders lauded Plant and the S F W rail effort as pivotal to regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Sapertas
C. C. Monroe
New York
Alabama Midland Railway
Midland
J. W. Woolfolk
James M. Brown
S. W. Cochran
Brown & Co
Evening Express
Dismukes
Sharon House
Mobile
Savannah
Chicago
Decatur County
Gettysburg
Bainbridge
Messrs
James M. Brown & Co
D. A. Russell
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Plant
Haines
Capt
Woolfolk
Alabama Midland
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Kansas City
West
Maj. Rutherford
Schwanecke
Bank of Bainbridge Organized With 50000 Capital
The Bank of Bainbridge was organized on Tuesday morning in the city building with a cash capital of 50000. James R. Crawford elected President and W. A. Dickenson Cashier. Board of Directors includes S. H. Dickenson, John E. Dickenson, W. A. Dickenson, Capt. Geo. A. Wight, Hon. D. A. Russell, W. M. Blount, and James R. Crawford. The committee pledges character and broad support, seeking the public’s confident patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Crawford
W. A. Dickenson
Ntlemen
S. H. Dickenson
John E. Dickenson
Geo. A. Wight
D. A. Russell
W. M. Blount
James R Crawford
Bank
Alabama Midland Extension Connected To Memphis Kansas City Line
News from Thomasville Times reports the Alabama Midland is extending from Bainbridge to Montgomery and onward to intersect the Memphis Kansas City and Birmingham road. Captain J W Woolfolk confirms rapid progress with over two thousand workers including western sub-contractors from Kentucky and Tennessee. The bold move places Thomasville on a new western highway and signals a strong Plant-led push in rail development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Alabama Midland
Bainbridge
Montgomery
Bainbridge Democrat
Georgia
Thomasville
Asville Times
Memphis
Kansas City
Birmingham Road
J. W. Woolfolk
Birmingham
Kentucky
Tennessee
Great West
Woolfolk
Thomaasville Times
Another Church Dedication Blesses Community
Last Sunday marked a red letter day for residents near Flint River and Spring Creek as a new church was built and paid for. Rev. Walter C. Jones led the dedication with Rev. H. G. Townsend delivering a sermon on Mark 10 13 22, emphasizing parental religious training. The day included four membership applications, a dedicatory service, a large dinner, and an afternoon program with baptism, new members, and sixteen charter members, concluding with hopeful wishes for a better day dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Kendrick
Barber
Flint River
Spring Creek
Walter C. Jones
H. G. Townsend
Christ
St. Luke
Howland Joins Decatur County Naval Store & Limber Co
The Lachigola Times notes Mr Howland has moved to Decatur County Georgia and organized the Decatur County Naval Store and Limber Company The paper expresses regret at losing him and welcomes him with open arms praising such people as him.
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Howland
Decatur County
Georgia
Decatur County Naval Store & Limber Co
Alachigola Times
Calves Reach Bellville Texas In Three Grand Pets Tale
Extract from J G Wessendorf letter to Mr Jackson reports the safe arrival of three fancy calves christened by wife as three grand pets. They express satisfaction with purchase and value received, noting hope for good luck. Also mentions a burglar case involving Judge Bower and a note on legal defense in Bainbridge and Kentucky.
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L. O. Jackson
Jersey
Bellville
Texas
Southern Express Co
J.G. Wessendorf
Jackson
Wessendorf
Wells, Fargo & Co
Bower
Monticello
Fla
Farnell
Georgia
Yout Junele Joely Brown
Bainbridge
Kentucky
Bainbridge Bar
Death of Mrs Lizzie W Richardson of Thomasville
Died after a long illness of consumption Mrs Lizzie W Elliott Richardson of Thomasville passed away at Miss Hattie Patterson s residence in this city on Monday night. Married less than four years, she endured a brief honeymoon before succumbing to the disease. The bereaved husband and kin mourn her loss as her remains lie in the cemetery after a large funeral gathering. Requiescat in pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oue Democrat
Lizzie W. Richardson
Elliott
Thomasville
Hattie Patterson
Booming Early Boasting a Corner Lot Move
A quirky verse urges townsfolk to buy corner lots to boost the town's fortunes. It riffs on famous lines with playful spells about money and ambition, urging action and daily buying to stay ahead amid doom and gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhumps
Sub Tropical Exposition At Jacksonville Open Through April
The Sub Tropical Exposition in Jacksonville Florida continues through April. Visitors can enjoy a restful excursion with many informative displays and careful arrangements to shorten the stay while maximizing benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Climax News Prominent Local Notes and Yarns
Climax News reports Mr J L Maxwell is elated over a girl born locally while the scribe recovers from illness. A promising telegraphy student is noted, gardens prosper with rabbits as pests, corn and oats thrive, cotton land readied, hawks menace poultry, and tobacco damaged by gnats. Uncle Dunk McLaughlin boasted a 24 pound wild turkey last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Maxwell
Dunk McLaughlin
District Conference Set For May At Local M E Church
Rev J W Heston presiding elder calls district conference for this district to convene May first at the M E Church. The session will last several days through Sunday with prominent preachers and church members from across the district and state. About 75 to 100 delegates expected, and local people will provide entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Histon
M. E. Church
Thomasville
Barrell's Mill Pots and Local Notes
Barrell's Mill shows steady activity with a busy mill and fish nearby two miles from Climax. The community mourns Mrs. Tom Bell as her funeral drew over 400 attendees. Arnold expands brick production to about ten thousand bricks daily and plans a new kiln to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Barrell
Tom Bell
Bell Haseen
Harrelle
Climax
Georgia
Wilson to Leave for South Carolina in May
DZ H DD Wilson announces he will depart for South Carolina by May 75 and be absent until Fall. Those needing dental work are urged to note the absence and act accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Dexoccraft
South Carolina
Spring Millinery Opens with New Styles in Bainbridge
Mrs M J Reynolds renowned local milliner announces arrival of a full line of elegant season millinery goods and embroidery silk at one cent per spool. Also promotes combining subscriptions to two papers for $2 per year, while Bainbridge Graded School opens on Monday February 25 inviting all eligible children to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.J. Reynolds
Bainbridg Graded School
Sect’y and Treas’y B'rd Trust
Bainbridge Graded School
Dentist Dr H D Wilson Opens Office Over Ehrlich Store
Dr H D Wilson located his dental office above the Ehrlich store offering first class dental work. Call and see him for services and appointments at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Ehrlich & Co
Notice to Teachers in County Schools
Notice from OC J Munnextyy County School Commissioner dated January 2 1889 about examinations of teachers on Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. J. Munnextyy
Demand for years support for Fannie Tall in Georgia court
The Georgia Decatur County court issues a notice to all interested parties about the return of commissioners on years support for Fannie J Tall widow of Arthur Talbot deceased and her minor children. They are cited to appear at the clerk of court's office on the first Monday in April to show cause why the return should not be entered and the support granted. February 15, 1889. C J Mosicansas clerk.
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Decatur County
Georgia
New Orleans
Calvin R. Perry
Fort Scott
Flint
Bainbridge
Decatur
Fannie J. Tall
Arthur Talbot
C. J. Mosicansas
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Burnett’s Bar
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Attapulgus
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W.C. Suberg
Hinton
Tly
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H. D. Wilson
Columbus
Haggerty
Rome
Thompson
Lexington
Ozark
R. R. Bridge
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Hamilton
J. E. Donalson
E. 8. Law
Building and Loan Association
Alabama Midland R. A
Dr. Butts
A.M. Maund
Columbia
Democrat
Stockton
Apalachicola
Col. P. Wise
Louis M. Pleasant
Frederick Douglass
Chattanooga
Columbus & Florida
Reed
Alabama Midland Bridge
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Sharon
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Sucksdm
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