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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
6
Local notes report Easter passed and fruit crops remain hopeful in South Georgia while Hoke Smith's visits and political discourse color the region. Shaw Furniture Company lends a piano for revival meetings at the courthouse, and Elks establish a lodge in Quincy, Florida amid community concerns and social commentary.
Atlantis Coast Line announces Train No 71 departs Albany at 4 pm and connects at Thomasville with Train No 85 to Bainbridge and intermediate points. Arrival details and conductor name T. J. Borroms unclear.
Funeral notice for Mrs Ann Stewart Donalson of this city after Easter Sunday death at age 86. The tribute lauds her spirituality and decades of influence, noting close 36 year friendship and the hope of reunion in the Hereafter as family gathers in mourning.
A verse extols failure as a sour Toaman that lights the inner spirit to strive again. It argues misses and knock-downs test resolve, for only those who face setbacks can claim true success. The poem equates missed shots and counts of ten with chances to rise and try anew.
The piece notes noble sacrifice and the flag of struggle, praising a hero who endured a torn life to win. It laments Clark Howell's death of his seventeen year old daughter, a splendid young lady, with state wide sympathy for the family.
Advert says silver aluminum jelly moulds are free with purchase of Jell-O Desserts. Moulds are scarce outside large cities but free through the circular offer. Jell-O packages sell for 10 cents at grocers and substitutes are discouraged to avoid disappointment.
Local notice presents uncertain OCR fragments including names and numbers. Readable bits describe a person possibly named Reeth and an age or date marker, but key facts are missing. The item appears garbled and cannot be confidently interpreted.
Joseph Averitt aged 68 died after a long illness at his daughter Mrs. J. R. Reynolds home in Whigham on Tuesday morning. He leaves two daughters and many sorrowing friends. His remains were buried in Whigham cemetery with a large gathering paying tribute. May his soul rest in peace.
An testimonial ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain kidney issues and general weakness. Mrs Molly Mossey of Augusta Georgia recounts relief after two boxes and urges buying from Foster Milburn Co sole agents. Also advertises Jell O dessert powder in seven flavors with easy preparation and a 10 cent package price.
Three full life scholarships for sale to young men or women. One at Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta and Albany, Georgia one at Thomasville Business College and one at Stanley Business College in acon Georgia. Each school claims first class status and promises graduates secure paying positions with salaries from 75 to 150 per month. See or write Editor Demoer Banodge, Ga.
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