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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
3
A scrambled column reports September plans, horse collars for sale, church notices, a mayoral proclamation, upcoming amendments to public works, and debate over an electric light plant. It notes cotton seed issues, a teacher picnic, a death, and cautions on municipal debt and fire plug funding.
A letter urges the colored community of Bain Bridge and nearby areas to fortify a freestanding cemetery about one and a half miles southeast of town. It notes recent fire damage and warns hogs and cattle may desecrate graves, calling for a protective enclosure to honor the dead.
A meeting of the South Georgia Melon Growers Association is hereby called at Albany Georgia on Wednesday May 1 1889. Full attendance of the members earnestly desired as matters of importance are to be considered. Papers throughout Southern Georgia are requested to copy. A P Psraau, GR McOnee, Sec y Pres t.
Citizens gather at 9 a.m. at the Court House to bring flowers for the Confederate Dead. A memorial day program rolls through 11 a.m. reunions, a 3:45 p.m. arrival to meet an orator, and a cemetery decoration with prayers. Fundraising seeks to boost a $40,000 Confederate Home donation. a collection will occur tomorrow night.
In Decatur County the Jersey breed gains ground as George D Griffin pays 540 for multiple breeding cattle and John Jackson boosts Jersey butter to 30 cents per pound. The report highlights strong local adoption, rising demand, and planned new enterprises including electric light, a large saw mill, and a novelty works complex, signaling a building boom for Bainbridge.
Miss Florie D Munnerlyn wed Mr John B Bethea at her father's home by Rev J B Jordan. The couple left for Birmingham on the 7 30 train. Florie, daughter of Col Charles J Munnerlyn, is beloved in Bainbridge. Bethea, a Birmingham merchant, is a rising Southern man with many Bainbridge friends. The community notes Easter church services, floral decorations at St Johns, and remarks on local civic issues, plus obituaries for R A Matthews and John B Crawford.
A reader signs as One Wuo Survens criticizing the night police and watchmen. He questions where the policeman was during late hours, hints at corruption or negligence, and warns that mayor and aldermen should ensure vigilance or expect eye opening consequences next week.
In Bainbridge a notice requests that Wilson inform the Democrat that he will leave for South Carolina by May 15 and be absent until fall. The notice asks all requiring dental work to note the absence. Mrs. M J Reynolds announces a new millinery line and embroidery goods available in town. The Bainbridge Graded School term began February 25 and welcomes attending children.
Dr H Wilson announces a new dental office located over the Ehrlich & Co store. He invites the public to visit for first class dental work and dental services provided locally.
Notice to teachers and county school committee dated January 2 1889 reports examinations on Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th by C J Munse Ryx. The Advocate promotes alliance papers at 82 per year, urging subscription and noting Georgia alliance focus.
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