Railroads and regional growth in Bainbridge era interests
In Bainbridge and Tallahassee discussions, rail charter filings for the Atlantic Gulf and Northwestern propose lines from Ducktown to Apalachicola and from Polk County to Atlanta. Local boosters urge routing via Bainbridge to shorten travel to the Northwest and boost Florida and Georgia farming, timber, and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hulsey
Fulton County
Bainbridge
James McKnox
T. J. Knox
G. L. Smith
H. B. Hemgar
W. H. McKanny
T. P. Mayfield
Tennessee
St. Marks
Florida
Polk County
Atlanta
Atlantic, Gulf and Northwestern
Thomasville
Tallahassee
Gulf R. R
SF & Wrr
Hog cholera remedy urged by state hog raiser
Randolph county correspondent quotes a State Agricultural Department writer advising Screven county hog farmers to use a sage trough with soapsuds and feed burnt corn to hogs weekly. He claims burnt corn cures cholera and soapsuds prevent it, based on personal experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
State Agricultural Department
Screven
The Negro Race and Thrift in the Harvest South
A historical critique argues that many Black field workers waste earnings after harvest and delay social advancement. It praises thrift among some, calls for economy, industry, and temperance, and warns that without self denial the race remains only laborers.
Murder at turpentine farm ends in death and arrest
At a turpentine farm ten miles south of town, Rafe Fason shot and killed Feeling Stewart after a dispute over his wife. Stewart's infant was in his arms when fired upon. coroner's inquest returned a verdict of wilful murder. Governor asked to offer a reward for Fason's apprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Bozeman
Turpentine
Rafe Fason
Feeling Stewart
Stewart
Lee County
Fason
J. J. Williams
Worth Star
Justifiable Homicide Near Eureka in Dooly County
A man named David W. Harvard confronted enslaved workers on his property near Eureka, Dooly County. One assailant drew a knife and wounded Harvard, who then fatally cut the attacker, leaving the servant in critical condition. The servant had served Harvard for ten years. Judge Jere Black, known for his stature, died praying, his words expressing faith and resignation as he faced death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Dooly County
David W. Harvard
Mr. Harvard
Jere Black
Bob Ingersoll
Judge Black
Mary
Decatur
The Excellent Fertilizer From Farmyard Waste
A German farmer describes saving and layering manure urine litter and forest mold in a shed with a cement floor. He pores over the heap to rot it into a rich fertilizer used on five acres and capable of manuring fifteen to twenty acres on larger farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville Herald
New England
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nature
South
Little
Montreal
The Wife and Her Quiet Field of Influence
A level headed writer extols the true wife who guides household affairs with tact and care. She earns her husband’s confidence, shares his life work, and delights in his praise, never taxing his income, yet seeking harmony and balance in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story
Wien
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Bainbridge Democrat
G GA
Heaven
Seim
Kimball House
J Kimball
Reston
Senor Miljanius
Pfuller
Asdither
Heal
Ius
Suensta
Grady
Constitu
P's
Pensylvan
Hone
Consideration Socratic Canvass
Watterson
McDonald
The
Atlantic, Gulf and Northwestern Railroad
St. Andrews Bay and Florida
Alabama
Jackson County
Cambellton
St. Andrews Bay
Gulf
St. Andrews
Middle
West Florida
Apalachicola
New Orleans
Chattahoochee
Flint
Negro Education
State Agricultural Convention
Hardeman
Goodwin
South Carolina
L. F. Livingston
S. T. Bradwell
Jac. G. McCall
J. Hi. Black
J. H. Tanner
W. J. Anderson
L. F Livingston
Dr. Leland
M. C. Fulton
D. E. Butler
Livingston
Savannah
Daniel McGill
Georgia
Albany
Charles C. Bush
Colquitt
Mr. E. Donalson
Hind’s
Comrie
John M. Brown
LAW
Democrat
Pr. E
Ier
Harrell
West Street
Shotwell
J.¢. Curry
D.D. S
Broad Street
E. Johnson
Doctor M.L. Battle
Hinds
Court House
L. H. Peacock
Bainbridge and
W. G. Broom & Co
Broughton Street
D. Talbert
M. Harrell
Talbert & Harrell
Bainbridge, GA
Talbert & Hi
Barnett
Albert Winter
Chamberline
Market St
Climten Bf
Boston, Mass
Melons
Richardson & ‘ Agts
Boston
J.C. Wisenbaker
Valdouta
J.A. Ously
Ously
Gas
T. F. Blackshear
J. H. Baniels
Millen
Gentlemen's Barber Parlor
Sharon House
Griffin & Desverges
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