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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
2
The Democrat Official Gazette recounts campaign chatter in Georgia and nearby states, mentions figures like Senator Morgan and Bryan, reports on Goebel assassination talk, and quips about local editors and exchanges. It notes Easter fruit crop hopes, the Porto Rican bill pen, and a Pain Balm endorsement from A. R. De Fluent.
A collage of notes on politics and growth across Georgia towns. General Joe Wheeler’s dilemma, rural mail delivery plans, war tax effects, creedal debates, and a string of cotton mill and bank ventures led by Wo. Witham, detailing local capital drives in Lawrenceville, Millen, Tennille, Tifton, Ashburn, and Shellman.
The article reports signs that Admiral Dewey may gain consideration as a Democratic presidential candidate. It notes New York Democratic leaders discuss uninstructed delegates, Bryan’s favored position, and uncertainty about the Kansas City and Chicago conventions. It also mentions Dewey’s perceived viability and recent missteps.
The article notes special service via Georgia Pine and Central Railways to Albany for Chautauqua April 22 to 27, with schedules Bainbridge to Albany and back. It also reports the launch of the new steamer J P Williams, 100 feet long, with machinery to be installed and praise for the old crew’s role in funding and dividends.
An auction will sell the entire set of fixtures on Saturday April 21 at 11 o clock a m at McBrides Restaurant West side Court House Bainbridge Ga Items include show case oak chairs tables refrigerator range heater stove hat rack wash stand pictures knives forks and spoons and Rodgers plated goods plus thirty dollars in discs Sold to highest bidder All goods first class and virtually new J M McBripst
A. M. Chester announces candidacy for County Treasurer of Decatur County, subject to Democratic primary on May 15. He pledges a faithful and conscientious discharge of duties if elected.
Democratic candidate P N J Dozier declares for the Georgia state senate from Miller Mitchell and Decatur counties. He pledges to conserve district and state interests and offer faithful service if elected in the May 15 1900 primary.
W H Bishop offers repair and remake of mattresses and upholstery at his North Broad Street stand opposite the jail. He cleans cotton or hair, bottoms chairs, and guarantees competitive prices with prompt attention.
Decatur County Georgia sheriff sale to be held at the courthouse door in Belmieldke on the first Tuesday in May. Property includes lot 88 of the 20th district 250 acres and 100 acres off west side of lot 73 boundary along Attapulus Climax road. Levied to satisfy a City Court judgment from December term 1899 in favor of C. C. Pearce against Aaron Andrews.
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