Local Affairs Highlight Social Visits and Travel
Dr. Wheat of Amsterdam visited friends in the city on Sunday. Col. J. E. Donalson spent days in Atlanta on railroad business. Florence Patrick of Tifton visits Flora Boyce and recalls childhood friends. Miss Johnson of Florella Ala visits the Donalsons on Washington Street. Earl Dennlson from Atlanta spends time with his family. Laurel Yonge regains mobility after illness. Miles Williams and R. & Clos, tobacco princes, were in town Saturday. Itwcfield Brothers, noted tobacco growers, visited Friday. Agnes Graves returns from Quitman to relatives. C. E. Parker and family leave for Panacea Springs. Parker to return soon. Flint River Stores' Wonder Sale draws hundreds with promises of big deals. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ehrlich and bride return from a six week tidal tour to New York and the St. Lawrence region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Willams
R. & Clos
Atajigus
Itwcfield Brothers
Commitment Waived In Maxwell Killings Case
The preliminary trial of W. A. Maxwell and son Ben for the killing of Cairo Marshal J. A. Deas was not held as scheduled. Likely no commitment trial will occur. Maxwells to remain in Bainbridge jail until indictment for trial. Grady court convenes September first. Prosecution aided by Roddenberg Luke of Thomasville Twiggs and Oliver of Savannah. Defense attorneys are Jesse W. Walters Albany and W. H. Hammond Thomasville.
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W. A. Maxwell
Ben
J. A. Deas
Cairo
Maxwells
Jair
Bainbridge
Gradycourt
Yenes
Messrs
Roddenberg and
Luke
Thomasville
Twig
City Court of Bainbridge Act Draws Local Opposition
Editorials from Decatur and the Searchlight condemn the proposed City Court of Bainbridge Act to raise taxes and salaries, arguing it burdens taxpayers and misrepresents public wishes. Also promoting Old Reliable First River Stores annual sale of season end goods with bargains on spring and summer items.
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Democrat
Searchlight
Decatur
Legislaure
Bainbridge
Firut
House Party Guests Entertained by Morgan Family
House party guests from Thomasville, Biloxi, and Donaldsonville are hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Morgan this week. Miss Lula May and Master Ivan Morgan, Jr. extend royal hospitality as Miss Carrol Graham entertains the group Tuesday night on East Broughton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Spence
T. L. Spence
Thomasville
Ruth Hines
Biloxi
Jessie Dickinson
Donaldsonville
Ivan Morgan
Lula May
Ivan Morgan, Jr
Carrol Graham
East Broughton Street
Dairy Help Wanted at Roses land Plantation
Wanted a competent white man to milk a number of good milch cows sell milk and deliver butter to customers. Man with family preferred and will receive good wages. Apply to L. B. Toole & Son at Roses land Plantation or address by mail at Bainbridge Ga. if
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L. B. Toole & Son
Rosesland Plantation
Bainbridge
Attapulgus Official Visits Amid Recovery Hopes
Hon. W. E. Smith of Attapulgus paid a quick visit to the city last week. The Democrat notes the improving condition of Mr. J. N. Matthews of Matthews Neely Drug House who was critically ill Monday and hopes for his swift recovery and return to business.
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W. E. Smith
Attapulgus
J. N. Matthews
Matthews&Neely Drug House
The Charming Woman and Electric Bitters Ad
The text extols the charm of a healthy woman over perfection and promotes Electric Bitters as restoring strength, clear eyes, smooth skin, and vitality. It claims benefits such as strong nerves and a beautiful complexion, guaranteed by al draggiste, priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldraggiste
Room to Rent for Gentlemen Near West Street
A single or double room available for one or two gentlemen. Close in location. Apply at 135 West Street.
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West Street
10000 Telegraphers Wanted in the South and West
Prof F P Johnson of the Southern Telegraph School met railroad officials in Athansta to arrange training for 300 telegraph operators. Salaries range from fifty to one hundred dollars monthly. The new law requiring one man per nine hours work boosts demand. A life scholarship with all books included is offered at thirty dollars. New students continue to enroll as railroads seek trained operators. Newnan News
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F. P. Johnson
Southern Telegraph School
Athans
Johnson
Bowden
Jobson
Profe
Bowden and Johnson
Boy Wanted for English Education and Printing Work
Advertisement seeks a bright teachable boy aged 12 to 14 who can read and write. Provides English education plus practical training in the printing and newspaper trade. Apply at the office. Country upbringing preferred and bed habits noted as a criterion.
Prayer Circle Meeting at Presbyterian Church
Regular meeting of the Union Prayer Circle of ladies is set for tomorrow Friday at 5 PM in the church lecture room. A fall attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Prayer Circle of Ladies
The
Presbyterian Church
Panama Canal Machinery touts L. M. Paint perks
Panoramic claims show Panama Canal era machinery outspeeds manual labor and slashes costs by using L. M. Paint. It advertises L. M. White Lead with zinc hardening for 10 to 15 years, claiming 4 gallons paint and 3 gallons linseed oil enough for two houses at 60 cents a gallon. MacDonald Hardware Co. sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Erie
MacDonald. Hardware Company
Four Dollars To Savannah and Return
Special excursion via Atlantic Coast Line departs Bainbridge at 12 18 p m on Monday August 12th Tickets are valid for return on any train through August 17th This is the last excursion of the season and offers low rates For details contact local ticket agents T J Bottoms T A A Tomas ville Ga E M Nostth D VA Savannah Georgia
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Savannah
Atlantic Coast Line
Bainbridge
T.J. Bottoms
T. A.A. Tomasville
E. M. Nostth
D VA
Sevannah
Georgia
Fordham Hotel Under New Management Changes Hands
Fordham Hotel now operated by Anderson and Speer as lessees with daily rates of 150 and 200 dollars. Special long term contracts offered to guests wishing permanent occupancy.
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Hamil & Williams
Hamil
Bainbridge, Georgia
Southern Life
Jacksonville
Florida
Local Affairs
Dr. Wheat
Amsterdam
Col. J. E. Donalson
Atlanta
Florence Patrick
Tifton
Flora Boyce
Patrick
Miss Johnson
Florella, Ala
Mrs
Edwin Irs
Washington Street
Earl Dennlson
Tay
Laurel Yonge
Suse
Af Fayer
Agnes Graves
Quitman
Boozer
J. E. Donal
C. E. Parker
Panacea Springs
Gulf Coast
Flint River
EB. Ehrrich
Bride of
Sve
New York
Eastand Canaha
Lakes George
Champlain
Thousand Ds
St. Lawrence
Eoult
Prayer Circle
Panorma Canal
Erie Canal
Castornaia
Fordham Hote
Bainbridge, GA
Anderson & Speer
Lessees
Arbuckles
Ariosa
Scotts J
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