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Bainbridge Democrat

Location

Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1889

Page

2

Reunion of First Georgia Southern Rights Guards in Perry

The Perry Journal reports the welcome and parade for the 1st Georgia veterans, led by Gate City Guards and Southern Rights Guards. Visitors from Bainbridge, Atlanta, Forsyth, Columbus and Newnan are listed, with regiment roll call, a civic welcome by Mayor Davis, and a memorial supper in the court house. A social program followed including speeches by W. B. Key and J. A. Houser, and a performance by 28 white-clad girls. The next reunion is set for Forsyth in August 1890.

Perry Journal Wim. B. Key Atlanta Gate City Southern Rights Guards Perry Rifles Court House Perry Davis Georgia Rifles Mayor Davis Bainbridge Independents Lieut L. M. Griffin Ben E. Russell I. M. Griffin D. McLauchlin Cook Ben Colbert M. W. Bates Gate City Guards W. B. Key Robert Mitchell Quitman Forsyth T. B. Cabiness L.C. Ham C. P. Toney J. D. Stanford A. A. Turner C. H. Sharp W. G. Dumas Washington Riflers Sandersville B. F. Rudisil W. B. Borwick W. C. Mathews Oglethrope Liht Infantry Augusta J. T. Dorsney 8. H.shepard Columbus KE. Smith Newnan Daniel Swint Thos Swint Maj J. W. Anderson Southern Rights Maj J. Palmer Capt J. A. Trouser M. W. Davis Jas. R. Rice C. C. Duncan W. H. Norwood F. M. King J. W. Clark T. M. M. Killen J. R. Duncan D. H Southrn Rights Battery Superior Court Jefferson Davis R. E. Lee Court House Yard Superior Court Room Ted Ben E Russell Harry Krouse Thomas Swint F @ Wilkin Joseph Palmer J F Derry W Borwick H A Mitchell D MeLaughlin BJ Davis Wm Hitt T C Ham J R Rice S. R Monterey 1St Gay Regiment W H Norwood Henderson H S Fangin J N Barker T T Martin

Riot Fears Narrowly Averted in Atlanta After Colored Postmaster Appointment

The Atlanta crowd gathered at Broad and Marietta streets with rifles and clubs as threats to burn in effigy of ex-Supt Lyons and his daughter arose over a negro clerk in the post office. Police and militia on duty, crowds dispersed after a governor’s appeal, while Washington reports Postmaster Lewis’s appointment controversy remains unsettled.

Atlanta Buck Lewis Lyons Registry Department Broad Marietta Kot Washington Washmetoy the Star

Postmaster General Faces Racial Hiring Question

Acting Postmaster General Clarkson stated he believed the Civil Service Commission certified a colored man as postmaster, Gen. Lewis, and he must appoint him. He added it would be impolitic to appoint a colored man to work beside white women and gave no indication of possible action.

Post Office Department Clarkson Civil Service Commission Gen Lewis

Northen Enters Gubernatorial Race Amid Public Support

Hon W J Northen, urged by state leaders, announces candidacy for governor. The Sparta Ishmaelite lauds his character and pledges an open, honorable race, trusting Democratic voters to decide. The piece frames Northen as a safe, principled choice for the state. It also includes unrelated notes on The New York Ledger library plans and sugar pricing schemes.

Sparta Ishmaelite London New York Meyer

Return of 2 Years Support for Mrs Chester

Citations issued in Decatur County Georgia to all concerned to appear on the first Monday in June 1889 to show cause why the return of two years support for Mrs L A Chester widow and her five minor children from the estate of W A Chester should not be admitted to record and made a judgment of the court.

Georgia Decatur L. A. Chester W.A. Chester W. A. Chester American Freehold Land Mortgage Company J. B. Crawford John M. Brown C.J. Munnerlyn

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B.E. Russell & Jno M. Brown Editors and Proprietors Bainbridge, GA J. A. Houser Krause Veterans’ Association J W Anderson C C, Durcan J T Derry F Rudisill W B Key B E Russell T B Cabiness Elec KO Wegroes Northen The New York Ledger Moscow Dr. Pierce Wemasa Decatur County William Mobley C.J. Muxnesurs C.J. Mopxegurs Salo Peon Decatur Bainbridge Arnett Flint River F. G. Armett Amanda V. William Ermseagh D. A. Russell Amanda V. Williams Alabama Midfood Railway Co ConnesGa Bank of Tro Mall W. Woo Oolhon Alabama Midland Railway Company Chattahoochee Gear Gordon Alabama Chattahoochhee River C. C. Wiey A. M. R’y Co Wis Plang Spe Jackson P. H. Herring C. Mosely C. J. Munnerlyn Court of Ordinary Coas House Joe W.sanborn General Assembly Poesia Bank of Seoriase Aau Bank of Banbridge R. Crawford W. A. Dickinson Dickinson G. A. Wight Truelock Blount E Dickenson B. A. Russell Sai County Seid John Benjamin Mobly William F. Patterson Sheriff W. 4. Dickinsey the Bank OF Bainbridge Ang Sola Strong Directory Depository Peroduces Children’s Bene SU MATS B. H. Levy & Bro Congress Street Fowlstown Pier Eee Aes Ning Eva Z Rawls & Littlefield Fowlstow
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