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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1888
Page
3
Reading through scattered notes from a Florida paper, the item highlights upcoming Decatur county elections, local business, cotton crops, quarantine against yellow fever spreading north, and appointments. It mentions W. W. Russell and E. P. Dismukes as candidates and notes efforts in sanitation, agriculture, and rail improvements, with alarms over tariff debates and wages.
W. M. Blount boosts farmers supplies machinery wagons and cotton weighing readiness with Old Townsend at the helm. Six thousand dollars in goods shipped in a single day marks booming activity. Jasper Johnson suffered four broken ribs after a fall while reshingling Sharon House kitchen, but he is recovering and back about.
The piece notes typhoid fever rises in Southern towns tied to water and sewer issues. It cites impure wells in small towns without water systems and decaying street waste in cities as fever sources. It also records political details: A L Hawes named Presidential Elector for the 2nd District and Arthur Hood elected Alternate. The text calls the electors a bright young team promising Tariff Reform campaigning before November.
Mr. G A Wight argues he does not favor changing the current railroad commission law, recounting past efforts to modify it during railroad expansion to Macon and Florida. He notes improved capital availability for Georgia railroads, asserts support for existing law, and pledges to serve farmers’ interests if elected. Also a Bainbridge gathering details delegates for the Southern and Southwest Georgia Fruit and Melon Growers Association with Thomasville chosen as meeting site and names enrolled for Decatur County. Eggs are scarce in the market.
A letter from M in Hancock County cheers the reader with pictures of a refined, prosperous farming community near Sparta. He describes abundant crops, large hogs and cattle, thriving stock laws, lush orchards, and model farms. He notes fall fair preparations, strong farmers clubs, and happy parish life. The writer praises local hospitality and deemphasizes mosquitoes while praising the region’s comfort.
Mr Smily Bush of Miller county reports Captain J S Clifton was chosen by a 17 vote majority to represent Miller in the upcoming Senatorial convention in the city on the 20th. Clifton led in primaries with 107 votes to Williams 90 and Jones 2, and is expected to be nominated in the district convention.
Noah W Johnson died at his house near Recovery in this county on Saturday the 11th, aged 72. His passing was peaceful. He led a quiet life steadfast in faith and served his God with an honest heart.
Jo E Drexn on announces leasing his warehouse to W M Blount for a term of years and asks friends and patrons to give him their patronage. W M Brown states improved warehouse service and solicits public support and patronage.
Bainbridge Ga August 16 1888 the cotton market is fairly open receipts are light but market is active Savannah quotations minus freight show Good Middlings Middlings Low Middlings Good Ordinary Ordinary Bagging in small quantities ranges 10 to 14 cents per pound tying prices 1.20 to 1.50 per bunce
Syndicate Notes from the Quincy Herald reports rapid harvesting with two thirds of the crop in sheds and curing. H Bithim of Havana oversees packing using Vuelta Abajo methods. A larger building will be erected at Santa Clara to sort and pack as current Quincy warehouse is too small. Public safety notices urge sanitary compliance and anonymous complaints. A reader is directed to G A Wight’s board discussing the Railroad Commission. Hines Brothers advertise low-cost, first-class livery services.
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