Fire destroys Mr. Jones home and damages town
A Sunday morning blaze gutted the splendid two year old Jones residence opposite the Methodist church. Mrs Jones and five children escaped in night clothes aided by neighbors. losses include furniture, silver, china, and a piano valued well above $6000 with only $4000 insured. The fire, likely incendiary, spread rapidly but rain and water buckets saved adjacent buildings. Universal sympathy follows the family's misfortune.
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W., Jones
Jones
Methodist
John O’donnell
Sore Affliction In The Branch Family
The Athens Chronicle reports Rev. Charles H. Branch of Buena Vista Circuit endures severe losses after measles killed his wife and youngest child in Bainbridge area. Now nearly blind, he faces bereavement with many friends praying for him. notes and accounts turned over to G. F. Westmoreland for collection.
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Athens
Charles H. Branch
Bainbridge
Branch
Buena Vista
Futures in Ducks and the Courts
A judge in this city, Hon. B. B. Bower, observes two of his sons selling ducks for future delivery at 35 cents each. The father paid the price, then learned a younger brother had sold spot ducks cheaper. The son defends the higher price by comparing futures to market practice, and the judge concedes the clever point in this real case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Bower
Minstrels and Brass Band to Play September 7
Manager Brown announces Allen's Minstrels and Brass Band will appear on the evening of September 7 under the management of John J. Collins, famed for Florence Elmore in Lady Clancarty. The company is praised as first class and promises a memorable show for local audiences.
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Brown
Allen
Minstrels
John J. Collins
Florence Elmore
Lady Clancarty
Tobacco Premium Promised at Georgia State Fair
A letter from Hon. John D. Harrell urges Decatur county tobacco farmers to participate in the forthcoming Georgia State Fair in Macon October where Sen. S. D. Bradwell will offer a $50 premium for the best tobacco. The note asks local papers to inform readers and boost cultivation in the county. In Camilla a homicide report notes Will Swindle killing Aaron Robinson a negro barber in a dispute over dry town whiskey. Swindle is jailed on a $1000 bond awaiting voluntary manslaughter charges.
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Central Railroad
Atlanta
Great Northwestern
United States
Georgia
Russell
Constitution
Ren. E. Russell
Democrat
Northwest
H. W. Grapy
John D. Harrell
Howser Or Reraese Arerives
B. E. Russett
Decatur County
D. Bradwell
Macon
Will Swindle
Aaron Robinson
Camilla
Swindle
Oyster plans and town news with notable deaths
Col P Knott vows to prevent an oyster famine in Bainbridge this fall and outlines cooking methods. Col Barbaree, Col Bruce Kerr, and others prep ventures. Rev Albert Curry preached to a large crowd. Mrs M J Peabody returns from Florida. Uncle Dunk’s hounds, a rattlesnake bite, and the steam gin completed. Mrs N C Bell ill. Mrs J E Walker dies of paralysis. funeral at Cedar Grove Church. she rests in Jesus.
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Col. P. Knott
Bainbridge
Col. P. K
Col. Barbaree
Bruce Kerr
Albert Curry
M. J. Peabody
Florida
Dunk
N.C. Bell
J. E. Walker
Cedar Grove
Jesus
Y. Jacker
Night Blooming Cereus Impresses Large Crowd at Bates Residence
A large crowd gathered at Mr. M. W. Bates to witness the blooming of the Night Blooming Cereus. Fifty flowers opened by nine o'clock creating a beautiful sight as spectators admired the delicate blossoms in the front yard.
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M. W. Bates
Local notices and business openings in town
Mr. T. J. Wardell of the Revenue Service returns to work in Atlanta. W. M Bloant opens a cotton warehouse and vehicle emporium at Dothan. Nussbaum rehabs his Broughton street house and plans moving around the 1st proximo. Dr. J. Hi. Coyle, Thomasville’s dentist, to visit for several days for special work. The Dexo-CRaT praises his affordable, painless dentistry. Mr. W. E. Hughes opens a photography gallery offering high quality portraits and full-size photos next to Mrs. Reynolds' Millinery Store.
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W. M Bloant
Dothan
Alabama
J. Hi. Coyle
Thomasville
W. E. Hughes
Wagons and Harness Sold in South Georgia and Florida
Notice by W. M. Blount announces payment of 500.00 for freight on wagons buggies road carts and harnesses. He invites locals in Decatur Miller and Mitchell counties Georgia and Gadsden county Florida to inspect stock and prices. Also Mrs M J Reynolds opens millinery offerings with new styles and embroidery silk at one cent per spool inviting ladies to view assortments.
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Mr. Smith
Albany
Flint River
the Tribune
Decatur
Miller
Mitchell Counties
Gadsden
Florida
South
Georgia
W. M. Blount
Bainbridge
M. J. Reynolds
Photographer W. E. Hugues to Resume Bainbridge Sessions
W. E. Hugues Studio in Bainbridge will reopen after a brief shutdown. Photographs may be taken by appointment. customers are asked to call immediately to arrange sittings.
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Bainbridge Em
Wanted Sales Agent for Philadelphia Clothing House
Wanted. A man of good selling ability to represent us as sales agent in this town. Earn 200 to 2000 dollars yearly. Address Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia, Pa. The largest clothing merchant tailoring house in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker & Brown
Philadelphia
America
Blue Jeans Tobacco Sold by Local Agents in Savannah
8S. W. Venable & Co's celebrated Blue Jeans Tobacco is sold by Fred Smith and I Kwilecki in Savannah through Messrs. Mendel & Deitsch Sote Agents. Try it. 5-30-3m.
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Rawford
Dothd
A. L Domingues
Jeans Tobacco
Fred Smith
I Ji
W. Venable & Co
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Armocrat
Gina
Luis
H. Coyle
Thomasin
Nashville
Tenn
Fickle Club
J. M. Brown
New York
J. J. Hann
Gorga Bruce
The
Southus Co
Huself
Elward Swindell
Bain
Novick
Ltsrtsfield Spring Place
Bry E. RussEtt
Ilton
Atlanta Constitution
Isis
J. D. Harolives
Hitre
Helyrais
Mt. W. A
May Johnson
Boston County of Music
Boston
Mass
May
G. F. Westmoreland
Tf. A. B
Monticello
B. K Smith
Sallie Bird
Inlaw
G. W. Haines
Attapulgus
Messie R. K. Shaw
Quincy
Worth Stevens
Live Oak
J. F. Gilbert
Cassady
Methodist Church
Donalson
Friendship Church
Mr. MacDonnell
J. S. Jordan
Walter C. Jones
H. G. Townsend
Col. Donalson
Technological School
C.J
Muswenitrs
C.8. C
Great Northwest
Homicide
DR. Warners
T. J. Wardell
Revenue Service
H. D. Wilson
H. B. Ehrlich & Co’s
Pring
Bry
W. E. Hugues
Spooner Bro
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