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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
1
The column riffs on Joe Brown and Smith campaigns, editorials from The Washington Post and Albany Herald, noting corruption rumors and voter trust. It mentions Illinois prohibition votes, counties going dry, and recent election trends shaping public sentiment toward reform candidates.
The 1908 calendar highlights a popular railroad in the Southeast and notes a second edition may be secured by mail. It mentions General Passenger tax and a request for stamps, signaling promotional releases and timing for readers.
The Atlanta Journal argues that Joe Brown’s candidacy reveals a dark, manufactured opposition tied to whisky interests, railroads, and black disenfranchisement. It labels Brown a puppet of a threefold conspiracy and urges Georgians to reject the plan while urging farmers to fix acreage to stabilize prices.
A Georgia voter letter defends Hoke Smith against railroad criticisms, arguing railroads suffered less than farmers and real estate, while cotton and rents drop. It claims Smith fights for farmers and citizens against railroad interests and political allies, noting legislature limits.
Governor Hoke Smith is billed to speak in Cairo today at o'clock p m with thousands expected to attend. He will return by 7 20 p m after the address as drawn crowds gather for the event.
The Democrat notes the new owners Stubbs and Keen, also proprietors of Savannah’s Pulaski House, are improving Hotel Tybee. The seaside resort, renowned as Georgia’s greatest, will add attractions and expand capacity to welcome a large influx of visitors to the island this season.
Harvie Jordan president of the Southern Cotton Association calls for a 33 percent cut in cotton acreage. He warns that without a reduction prices will drop next fall as world supply tightens and mills cut production. He urges growers to hold remaining cotton and adjust plantings based on recent unfavorable seasons.
FRANK PARK announces his candidacy for judge of the Superior Court in the Albany Circuit. He pledges undivided attention to duties, timely court sessions, economical administration, fair trials, and impartial handling of motions while avoiding county political influence, inviting voter understanding before the June 4 primary. He claims support from plain people and aims for an honest, respectful, economical administration.
Judge W N Spence announces his candidacy for renomination to the Superior Court of the Albany Circuit. He asks voters for support in the June 9 1908 primary and pledges to continue diligent, faithful service and regular terms while engaging with voters by letter and in person when possible.
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York proclaims long term cure after using Buckien s Arnica Salve for bleeding piles twenty years ago. The ad claims the salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cats in the shortest time with a 35 cent price at all drug stores.
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad issues colored souvenir post cards featuring attractive scenes along the line. A set of seven cards costs ten cents and can be ordered from W. H. eee, General Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Georgia.
In the District Court of the United States for the Southwestern Division of the Southern District of Georgia Bainbridge Trading Company of Bainbridge Decatur county is bankrupt. On April 2 1908 it was adjudged bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held at Decatur county courthouse Bainbridge Georgia on April 17 1908 at nine o clock in the forenoon to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. The bankrupt is required to be present. Dated Valdosta Georgia April 2 1908. Wilfred C Lane Referee in Bankruptcy.
United States Court Southern District of Georgia adjudges James Bell of Decatur County bankrupt. First creditors meeting set for April 17 1908 at 9:00 AM in Decatur County Court House Bainbridge Ga. Creditors may attend to prove claims and conduct business.
In the United States District Court for the Southwestern Division the bankrupt J H Kirkland of Bainbridge Decatur County Ga is scheduled for a creditor meeting on April 17 1908 at 9 a m in the Decatur County Courthouse Bainbridge. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. The bankrupt must be present.
To the Democratic voters of Georgia I am a candidate for State Treasurer in the Democratic Primary on June 4. My candidacy rests on over twenty years of service in this office, a record I believe will withstand public scrutiny and has never been impugned. I promise the same faithful attention to duties as in my previous administration.
Three full life scholarships offered at attractive prices for Southern Shortha and Business University in Atlanta and Albany Georgia Thoma ville Business College and Stanley's Business College in Waco Georgia Each college guarantees first class training and securing paying positions for graduates with salaries from 75 to 150 per month See or write Editor Democr Bambidge Ga
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