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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1889
Page
3
The Jenkin s Democrat notes rain in the morning and cool snaps that touch fruit and vegetables, plus ads for Jersey Butter, artesian water and Burnett's bar beer. It reports Drummer's Association convention coming, a ridge accident with injuries, and a death from congestion of the bowels as well as local business updates and builder George Johnson's work.
A jail escape by a Swedish thief linked to Judge Bower’s residence is reported along with a city damages suit. Brown, accused of cruelty to animals, was jailed then released on bond and later acquitted, now suing for false imprisonment. The piece also notes a grave-filling complaint and the death of Mrs. Ben Russell with a funeral in the City Cemetery.
Obituary note for Mrs. Harriett Cora Russell wife of Hon. Benjamin E. Russell dies in Bainbridge on Monday 15th aged unknown. She was a daughter of Albert W. Cunningham and Sarah Powell Cunningham and a lifelong Episcopalian. Her seventy years of life show kindness generosity and unwavering support to family as a loyal counselor and gentle friend.
The obituary lauds Mrs Russell as a woman of firm views and Christian grace, whose amiability and sympathy drew many friends. It notes the outpouring of flowers at burial and the enduring influence of a mother’s love on her children, praying for comfort for the bereaved family.
The Bethel community reports green vegetation and good crops, with farmers working hard and trusting in the Lord for increase. The Midland Railroad progress brings coal cheaper to Bainbridge, a death in the area, and a church organ funded by locals. Mrs. Frank Smith’s death is noted with sorrow.
A nostalgic defense of the local newspaper as a lasting, portable, and universal instrument for public discourse. It argues the paper preserves lectures and sermons, can be shared, reread, and kept as a growing volume across years.
The marriage occurred at the bride’s residence on the fourth of the month in Thomas county. Mr W W McCorkle of the county married Miss Minnie Cain of Thomas county. The Democrat offers congratulations and best wishes for a long happy and prosperous marriage voyage.
The Bainbridge City Council weighs adopting an electric lighting plant amid calls for progress balanced by concerns over cost and equitable benefits. A letter urges strong sanitation measures and health protections, urging shared citywide benefits and prudent planning. The piece notes a County Alliance meeting on April 11 1889 and plans to welcome Ben Terrell on May 20 with two addresses.
Last Wednesday at 3 0 with T A Cunningham and Miss Mattie Sanford marrying at Mrs D M Sanford’s residence. The ceremony ended with the old goose and they planned a future in Georgia. Miss Sanford described as estimable and daughter of the late Dr Sanford of Quinty. Mr Cunningham well known locally. May winds blow propitiously for the pair.
At the R R Bridge over Chat tahoochhee river thirty miles west of town a crossing accident cost five lives among fifteen men in two boats. Ten survivors reached shore. all men were employed on the Alabama Midland Bridge project. no blame assigned.
The Union 8S Pic Nic will be held tomorrow at the Fair Grounds instead of Lake Douglas due to high water. The management asks those who can bring baskets to do so and those who cannot to notify Superintendent Townsend or Peabody to have baskets sent to homes. Everyone is urged to attend for the children’s enjoyment.
DE.M. DB Wilson requests that Taz Dexoccrar state he will depart for South Carolina by the 15th of May and be absent until Fall. All with dental work to be done by him are urged to keep this notice in mind and act accordingly.
Mrs M J Reynolds, noted milliner, announces a full line of elegant new millinery goods and a complete embroidery silk assortment at one cent per spool. She invites ladies to inspect the stock when they visit town. The Bainbridge Graded School term began Monday February 25 with seats available for all interested children.
Dr H D Wilson announces a new dental office location above the Ehrlich Co store and invites the public to receive first class dental work. Appointments and inquiries encouraged.
A historic brief notes a January 2, 1889, report from the School Board recounting motives and schooling roles as teachers face examination on Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th, with reference to C. J. Mussertyx.
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