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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1889
Page
3
Bainbridge items recount town events from upcoming excursions to improvements. Mentions Georgia travelers gathering in Savannah May 6, local canning factory talk, ads for ice, beverages, a church reopening, and a humorous biographical sketch feature preview.
The article details Memorial Day plans with Hon. F. G. DuBignon slated to speak in Bainbridge on the 26th, plus arrangements for Decatur County Veterans and a push to build cottages for the Green Shade Camp Meeting to sustain annual gatherings. It notes Georgia veterans in poverty and cites a strong fundraising push by the Atlanta Constitution, with $12,000 raised in a day toward a Confederate Home. It ends with a call for residents to build cottages, warning against self-interest and urging public support for the July meeting. It also reports the death of Mrs. Susannah Smith and closes with a moral reminder to think before speaking.
A column from Fowlstown discusses town growth with a railroad prospect, requests for housing investment, and local chatter. Farmers plant cotton while reports of rock formations four miles south draw curiosity. The piece mentions visitors, local business activity, a turpentine team, and cautions about living beyond means.
Reverend H G Townsend promoted Duplex Eliptic Singsong Kittie Kant You Kimeo Fire-Proof Paint claiming it withstood fire. A test at Blount's warehous es drew a large crowd as Townsend set a box aflame but paint flared and he blamed rivals. Townsend vows another public test with free admission.
The Sabbath Schools of Bainbridge plan a grand Union Picnic at Lake Douglas two miles from the city. Children will be taken to the Lake by wagons hacks and baggies and families will spend the day with dinner baskets and refreshments.
D. D. Wilson requests the Taz Democrat to publish that he will depart for South Carolina by May 15 and will be absent until the fall. All residents needing dental work by him are asked to note this notice and act accordingly.
Mrs. M. J. Reynolds, a well known milliner of this city, has received a full line of elegant new millinery. She invites ladies to call and inspect the stock featuring novelties of the season and embroidery silk at one cent per spool.
Public notice states the Bainbridge Graded School term began on Monday February 25. All children who wish to attend should contact E R Peasopy secretary and treasurer of the school's board trust.
Dr H D Wilson locates his office over the Ehrlich Co store and offers first class dental work. Patrons are invited to call and visit for services.
A notice from County School Commissioner Jan Zed, dated 1889, informs teachers to be examined on Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th, with C. J. Munsertyn cited in authority.
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