24 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1890
Page
1
Bainbridge described as growing city with oak lined streets, river access, and a favorable climate. Notes prominent buildings, mills, schools, and industries, plus artesian wells and mineral waters. Praises local commerce, agriculture, and inviting climate for residents and investors in Decatur County Georgia.
The piece honors Samuel J. Randall stressing his years as Speaker, integrity, and influence on Democratic policy. It notes his leadership, opposition to the force bill, and steady service until his death in Washington after illness. It also mentions Savannah News and Boston Globe cautions regarding a Grady memorial volume.
A 1890 Bainbridge Georgia column features political quips on outsiders and secession misconceptions, a surprise wedding at Sylvania church with a legal ceremony and town-wide serenade, and local notices of teachers, fires, and charitable appeals, including a sick Confederate veteran needing aid.
Decatur unreturned land tax sales fading from May notices. A Davis Bros. Piano Club No 4 marketing plan promises $300 basis pianos on weekly payments of 1 to 2 dollars with 5 year guarantee, freight prepay, stool and cover, and buyout options. Members continue payments until the $300 is paid, with draws determining piano delivery order.
L F Patterson as sheriff announces the sale of many lot numbers across the 15th through 28th districts in Decatur county for unpaid taxes from the year 1889. The sale, to be held at the courthouse steps in Bainbridge on the first Tuesday in May, lists parcels by district and lot number with corresponding tax liabilities.
Proclamation from Bainbridge City Council calls a May election to decide issuing City Hall bonds totaling 5000 dollars and Academy bonds totaling 8000 dollars. Bonds run 6 percent interest with semi annual payments and mature by 1900 for City Hall and 1926 for Academy, with ballots listing For or Against each bond.
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