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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
2
The withdrawal of Mr. C. C. Thomas from the race for Prison Commissioner leaves the field unopposed. The passage notes Cuba's population and race ratio, while commentary touches on religious reform, imperial policy ideas, and newspaper ownership changes.
Governor Candler and Attorney General Terrell decided to mail only the ticket forms to executive committees in 137 counties for the coming primary. Several congressmen seek to include their names, but opposition leads to only forms being distributed. The ticket layout will be prepared and mailed, while editors and the public press may gain from ballot preparation.
A call urges every Democrat in Decatur to register by May 6 to vote in the May 15 primary, noting registration is required beyond tax payment. The item also critiques federal spending and cites Westminster Confession quotations, with opinions on McKinley era policy and Southern post office politics.
A Friday meeting of leading Populists considered fusion with Democrats in the May 15 primary. W E Smith welcomed the invitation, noting Populists may participate in the judgeship race and awaiting Kansas City platform. Populists may run county officers in October unless national action favors them.
The Cuthbert Leader reports the Georgia Pine railroad survey reached Lumpkin then Arlington on a return from Cuthbert and headed toward Benevolence with a plan to survey Richland next. Cotton buyers lure growers with contracts paying seven to eight cents per pound for next fall’s crop.
Citation issued to heirs and creditors of Thomas Ricks to appear May 1 at the Ordinary's office for permanent administration to M. E. O Neill. Georgia Decatur County sale of property Lot 100 in the 20th district and 115 acres off Lot 16 in the 22nd district to satisfy a mortgage fifa in favor of L F Watterson, coroner Frederick reports.
In Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in May during legal hours, a one acre city lot owned by William Everett as agent is sold for unpaid 1899 taxes. Also offered is 6 1/4 acres of Lot 830 in the 20th district, northwest corner near Quincy Road, tied to Mary L. Oliver for unpaid 1899 taxes. Sheriff L F Parrenson notes levy returns by the constable.
Public notices in Decatur County include a sheriff sale detailing land parcels in the 20th district, totaling 350 acres near Aitapulxus to Climax, and an associated court action from 1899. Additional items cover a twelve month support petition for J. C. Jernigan's estate, a request to sell William G. Mock land to pay debts, and an administrator sale of timber across several lots in the 15th district. An estray mare description and compensation are also listed by local freeholders.
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