04 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1890
Page
1
The piece discusses Georgia politics with focus on Governor Gordon and party dynamics. It references the Farmers Alliance influence, Democratic strength in the legislature, and debates over national figures and trade policy, including direct southern trade with Europe. It notes costs and the political landscape shaping future congressional control.
The article argues for revision of the McKinley bill by its supporters. It warns that enemies will push the task next year if friends delay. It notes voters chose delegates to represent them and suggests confidence in revision depends on current supporters rather than liberal change.
The Times-Union lauds John B. Gordon as a born leader and model statesman. It extols his service to Georgia and the United States, predicting continued influence in the Senate and hints at gubernatorial ambitions, praising his eloquence fearlessness and experience.
Editorials warn against a mass emigration of African Americans to Africa, urging readers to stay in the South while improving public schools. The piece supports Governor Northen’s eight month term and teacher institutes, argues literacy gains among white and Black youth, and calls for better teacher training and more six month terms. It notes Georgia’s economic growth, railroad charters, and legislative issues shaping education policy.
Public notices announce sale of land and a house and lot in Bainbridge and Decatur County. Proceeds to be used for distribution and payment of debts of Mary Ivery estate and for the heirs of G W Lewis. Sales governed by the Court of Ordinary terms with dates in November 1890.
Court ordered sale of A. T. Lane estate in Colynitt to liquidate lands. The North half of land 133 and East half of land 148 plus 13th District home place offer 116 acres cultivated with log house, two wells, orchard and outbuildings. Also 385 acres in timber across parcels 105 136 and 96 known as Everett old place with fenced 120 acres and tenant house. Timber on both properties. Entirely cash. Post date October 28 1890. D W Lane Adm’r.
Guardian sells one fifth undivided interest in land No 40 in the 2nd District Decatur County as ward Clifford Miller in January hours at court house door terms cash. Also notice of permanent administration for Elizabeth Godby to Simeon Brinson and year’s support for Jessie Lasseter widow of T. W. Lasseter. citations set for first Monday in January and December respectively. Also petition for charter for Donalsonville Turpentine and general mercantile company with capital stock $200000 and offices in Donalsonville Georgia filed October 15 1899 with incorporation for up to twenty years and renewal.
Tax notices list precincts and due dates for state and county taxes for 1890 across multiple districts in Decatur County Georgia. Items include Rock Pond Corinth Kings Steam Mill Spring Creek Kendricks Recovery Faceville Fowlatown Attapulgus Bell's Higdon's Climax Whigham Reagan's Pearce's Lime Sink Belcher's Barrow's Mill Batobridge and related term dates. Also includes guardianship and administration notices for G W Lewis and D P Harris estates and a brief medical notice on nasal remedies.
State Chemist H C Waite analyzes Well No 1 near Bainbridge showing solid and dissolved constituents. The report notes excellent drinking water with carbonate soda sulfate lime and silica balance and a fresh taste from carbonic acid gas. well depth 1200 feet.
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