16 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
1
The column attacks populists and refers to Democratic leaders, mocking populist claims about negro voters and jury rights. It cites silver coinage and bimetallic policy, party loyalties, and mentions Tom Watson and local Georgia figures, with a focus on political strategy and reform debates.
A speaker urges rural voters to reject the Populist third party, arguing Democratic policy offers real relief from trusts and Republican rule. He cites long-term national party control and warns that supporting the third party would aid Republicans. Also includes brief notes on southern industrial revival and a corn stalk syrup anecdote.
Georgia State Democratic platform denounces centralizing ideas and urges currency reform, free coinage of silver, and repeal of state bank tax. It supports local self government, educated citizens, and condemns mob violence while urging tariff and revenue measures. The piece ends noting populist criticism and local political shifts in Georgia.
A writer argues against the claim that silver has been demonetized. He defines demonetize as withdrawn from use as money and notes no silver money withdrawal in the United States. He cites 600 million plus in silver coin today, asserts policy has only halted coin production while price remains low, and contrasts with Germany’s 1873 demonetization.
The Fayetteville speech quotes Atkinson urging voters to uphold sound principles and elect representatives who uphold party ideals. He argues loyalty should be to principles, not leaders, comparing party switches to disavowing faith when a preacher errs. He singles out Tom Watson as the true believer behind third party supporters.
Decatur Sheriff sale announced for Bainbridge Georgia before the courthouse door during legal hours on the first Tuesday in September. Property described as the south halves of lots 271 259 and 247 in the 4th District levied on as the property of T S Donalson to satisfy a Decatur Superior Court fi fa in favor of W E Simmons versus T S Donalson and J M Brown and others.
In Decatur County Georgia on the first Tuesday in September a lot of land number 278 in the 27th District will be sold to satisfy a Superior Court debt. The property belongs to J W Durham and is levied by order of the Bank of Thomasville filing in the county court. This July 1, 1804.
The county of Decatur in Georgia will conduct a sale on the first Tuesday in September. The property described includes Lot No 3 in Block No 4 in the town survey of Donalsonville. It is levied on as the property of L W Porter and J W Porter to satisfy a mortgage fi fa from the Decatur County Superior Court in favor of Bank of Thomasville. This July 2 1964. Sheriff F Patterson.
Guardian W P Harrell asked to show cause why he should be discharged from guardianship of J D Harrell’s children and receive letters of dismission. Also J R Dean petitions for permanent administration of M A Horn estate. creditors and kin must appear in Bainbridge on the first Monday in September.
H F Ehrlich applies for permanent Letters of Administration for Harriet McGill. Creditors and next of kin must appear at Bainbridge on the first Monday in September to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated August 6. C J Mexxeenys, clerk.
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