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Bainbridge Democrat

Location

Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1896

Page

3

Triv Tore Goods Store Ad Placeholder

Triv Tore advertises cold prices on mimer goods including ladies and childrens hats and other items. The snippet shows promotional language and discount emphasis from a historical shop notice.

J R Graves Insurance Agent Baileybridge Ga Ad

J R Graves, general insurance agent in Bainbridge Georgia promotes old and time tested fire insurance companies.

J. R. Graves Bainbridge, Ga

Local notes and society items from Bainbridge arena

A mix of city updates includes distances traveled, visiting relatives, and guests. Mentions of Cotton and tobacco prospects, political speeches by Governor Atkinson planned for September, base ball in Quincy, and local officials attending events. The column lists arrivals, farewells, sales notices, and community happenings with multiple named residents and towns.

Atkinson and Griggs To Rally In Bainbridge

Governor Atkinson accompanied by W D Kiddoo and J M Griggs will address the voters in Bainbridge on September 1. They will discuss state issues such as the dispensary, convict lease and anti lynching measures, plus national concerns including finance and tariffs. Excursion trains may run from Thomasville and Donalsonville as part of a large Democratic rally.

Atkinson Democratic Party W. D. Kiddoo J. M. Griggs Congress Bainbridge Kiddoo Griggs Thomasville Donalsonville

Twelve-year-old girl struck by lightning near Thomasville

Ida Turner, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Turner, living near Thomasville, was killed instantly Thursday afternoon when lightning struck a clothes-wiring she was handling in the yard. Several feet of the wire melted as the tragedy occurred. The Times-Enterprise notes the community’s sympathy for the bereaved parents.

Frank Turner Ida Thomasville Times-Enterprise

Stabbing at Babbs Turpentine Still

William Barfield cut Harrison Dollar in the face and neck at Babbs turpentine still in the county. The knife damaged the cheek and jaw, a relative intervened with an axe handle, leaving Barfield with a bruised head and Dollar with a bruised shoulder and arm. All were recovering as of the last reports. the dispute stemmed from the recently concluded election.

Babbs Turpentine William Barfield Harrison Dollar Dollar Barfield

City Court jury drawn for September term

The jury panel for the City Court to convene on the first Monday of September includes M. O. Sutton, R. A. Williams, W. H. Hatcher, W. J. Folds, and others. Jurors are instructed to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.

M. O. Sutton R. A. Williams W.H. Hatcher W. J. Folds W. H. Mills T. J. Mills L. B. Griffin E. H. Daniels J.J. Bell Joseph Curry M.d.ingram C.sapp D. Cherry T. W. Lester J. C. Cliett J.J. Dean Brunson E. L. Broome C.K. Perry H. H. Oliphant Wa. Williams W.F. Mashburn G.G. Woodhull J.T. Boothe

Griggs Campaign Addresses Planned in Several Cities

Hon J M Griggs and Judge W D Kiddoo announce a series of Democratic addresses on September 1 in Bainbridge September 2 in Thomasville September 3 in Moultrie September 4 in Pelham September 5 in Donalsonville and September 7 in Colquitt. They urge all Democrats to attend and support the party standard bearers amid calls for unity and a strong show of support.

J. E. Donalson Didl Griggs Kiddo Donalsonville Colquitt Cedar Springs Donalson D.S. Oliver H. M. Emanuel W. E. Smith S. Brinson C. T. Dickenson W. J. Holder J. M. Griggs Congress W. D. Kiddoo Bainbridge Thomasville Moultrie Pelham

Noble Woman Lula Haygood McNair Dies After Short Illness

The community mourns Mrs. Lula Haygood McNair who died Sunday afternoon at her home after puerperal fever. She had cared for her three younger siblings since childhood and married George S. McNair two years ago. Her death follows the loss of her infant and end of a life of duty and devotion.

Lula Haygood McNair McNair George S. McNair Jane

Sibley Addresses Court House Crowd in Populist Campaign

Candidate Sibley spoke to a large mixed audience at the county courthouse on Thursday about the silver issue government railroad ownership and other populist planks. He used a blackboard to illustrate points and received respectful attention though few converts were made before he left for Shellman.

Congress Court House Sibley Jackson Cleveland Shellman John A. Sibley

New Georgia criminal Code volumes issued for county officials

The Ordinary received copies of the new criminal Code volume three for Notaries Public, Justices of the Peace, and other officers. The refined compact code will be delivered in months while offering all current criminal law in force. Officers Lynn and Rich jailed a Glenn suspect after a chase. the beaten woman remains in precarious condition.

Georgia Lynn and Rich Glenn

To Public School Teachers Second Quarterly Payment 1896

A notice states J s Brapweth of the Co. School Com offers a second quarterly payment to teachers for the year 1896. The message confirms readiness to disburse funds to educators under the local school committee.

Iam J.S. Brapweth, Co

Primary Election Results Boost Local Democratic Slate

In a record turnout the Democratic primary heatedly contested for Senator and Representatives along with county offices. G F Westmoreland leads for Senate, A Cook and N Paulett top for Representatives, with broad support for incumbents J Munnerlyn and C W Wimberley. Countywide totals show 1801 votes cast.

Democratic Party Board of County Officers G. F. Westmoreland Senate A. Cook N. Paulett G.F. Westmoreland F.S. Harrell G. D. Griffin M. W. Bates H. O. Gowan J. W. Maxwell J. F. Kelly A. P. Long Thos Parker W. W. Pearce J.S. Overstreet G. 8. McNair W. B. Spence C. W. Wimberley J.D. Talbert T.S. Knight

Fowltown News Notes Include Social Visits And Crops

The Fowltown column reports tobacco and cotton crops thriving and notes social visits from Tallahassee and Waycross. It records weddings, school staffing changes, illness, and local church activities, plus a comic remark about Miss Maxwell leaving and a Frosty touch from Jack Frost. The Democrat references political shifts and upcoming campaign stops by Hop. John Sibley and Farmers Mutual Insurance Association plans for Decatur County Georgia. A sale of 300 bushels corn is listed.

Bob Terrell Whigham A. B. Cliett Eunice Bethune Ozark J. W. Lasseter C. B. Scott Baltimore E. B. Bush Georgia Penitentiary J. W. Butts W. N. Ainsworth New York W. J. Haylow

Hotel Arrivals List Reflects Georgia Vacancies and Political Appeals

A long hotel arrivals column lists guests from multiple cities for August 13 to 20, naming individuals such as J. Lee Smith Climax and John R. Sharpe Herndon. The piece ends with a political urging by Georgia populist prohibitionists to elect a legislative majority, enabling a U.S. Senator ally and urging Democrats to vote.

E. B. Bush Colquitt G. N. Porter Nashville J. W. Marshall Macon Roswald Montgomery D. Kernikoff Savannah Belsinger New York J. M. Bell Baxley Alvin M. Smith Richmond Elizabeth Norwood Eufaula J. Lee Smith Climax J. W. Kea Columbus John R. Sharpe Herndon W. J. Pridgen Pry Roberts Bainbridge J.T. Anderson Birmingham J. §. Martin Charleston J.C. Aisley Iron City Sno J. Taylor B.and R. Getzlaff Attapulgus B.B. Lyon Atlanta Jno W. L. Kirk, Jr Louisville C. F Brown North Carolina Robt T. Hudson Georgia U.S Todeneuat Solicitors

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