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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1900
Page
2
An all round newspaper and job printer who understands presses and gasoline engines is sought for a permanent position at fair salary. Must have unquestioned endorsements. Apply to J. M. Brown, Manager, The Democrat, Bainbridge, Georgia.
The piece discusses northern versus southern views on the negro question and Bryan’s political prospects, with editorials from the Savannah Press. It cites McIntosh on Bryan’s potential renomination and critiques Dean Farrar’s wartime justification as a religious duty, urging an end to glorifying war.
The legislature enacted a special law converting the late Decatur County City Court to Bainbridge, making Judge and Solicitor appointed by the Governor without Grand Jury input. Judge Bower is reappointed and Albert H. Russell named Solicitor as the new court opens soon. The Grand Jury protested but appointments proceeded.
The Democrat voices strong approval for a recent editorial urging higher public taste and moral standards in politics and society. It argues commercialism corrupts politics and calls for better leadership, citing Thomasville Georgia and a 1900 Carnival critique with reader correspondence praising the stance.
A reader named Lady Reaper endorses last week's Democrat article criticizing the Carnival and urges managers to change to win loyal country patronage for the town. The letter thanks the author and expresses hope for progress and continued support.
The property of A C Sellers including Lot 314 in the 16th district and 50 acres from Lot 522 in the 16th district will be sold at public outcry at the courthouse door in Areata city Decatur County Georgia on the first Tuesday in January during legal hours to satisfy a mortgage. Sheriff L F Patterson notes the sale date December 4th 190.
Decatur County Georgia sees a sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in January in Bainbridge with lots 1 115 and 4 in the 21st district levied on as the property of Edward and John Swindell to satisfy a superior court tifa in Catherine Bell vs Edward and John Swindell dated December 4 1900 by Sheriff L F Patterson.
Mrs. Sarah E. Floyd applies for permanent administration of the estate of Joseph E. Floyd. Creditors and heirs of Floyd must appear at the office on the first Monday in January 1961 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Signature of T. B. Maxwell, Ordinary, December 3, 190.
Guardian W E Smith applies to the Ordinary to sell ward lands Malcom Lillian Hoyt and Edna Smallwood for distribution and maintenance. Hearing set for the first Monday in January. Also J J Cooper estate year’s support sought. appraisers’ returns filed. show cause required on January next.
Perry Trawick, guardian of J. J. Cobb, applies for discharge and asks all interested parties to file objections by the first Monday in January. If no objections are filed, discharge will be granted. December 3, 1900.
J. J. Brock requests discharge from guardianship of Margaret Willis. Objections due by first Monday in January. Dec 3 1900. Ordinary T. B. Maxwell warns interested parties to respond or Brock will be discharged. Also notices for sixty day tax title sales for Decatur County land lots across several districts with contact J. M. Brown Bainbridge Georgia.
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