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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
A civic plea urges the mayor and council to extend the city taxpaying limit amid severe financial stringency. The writer argues for 50 percent due in 30 days and the remainder in 60 days to ease citizens’ burdens while protecting city finances, noting state and county taxes of 10 per thousand due by December 20.
Suits transferred from state courts include actions against Atlantic Coast Line for 30000 in damages over a warehouse and stock loss by a locomotive fire. R S Kirkland seeks 25000 for his son's death. family members claim 5000 each for health damages from stagnant water at the passenger station. Lorena Ashford sues the city for 10000 over her son’s electrocution death.
A Georgia reader laments Georgia Florida and Alabama game laws being uneven. A Decatur County man was fined 35 dollars after shooting a squirrel in Florida while on fishing business and arrested by a game warden. He argues reciprocity and stronger game protection to safeguard land and crops.
The piece lauds Judge Hartel’s firm stance on prohibition enforcement and praises Governor Smith and other judges. It notes Mayor Willis securing a city hall lot for two thousand dollars, praising its future value for Greater Bainbridge. It also highlights Farmers Union gains, political predictions for Roosevelt, and calls for civic responsibility and fair business.
Notice of sale for property held by Georgia Florida and Alabama Railway Company in Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia. Sale to highest bidder with cash terms to liquidate freight and storage charges and costs of advertising. Sale begins at 9 A.M. daily until all goods are disposed of. George Prince, Traffic Manager.
A long OCR list catalogs freight items by town including Apalachicola Quincy Havana Attapulgus Bainbridge Damascus Arlington Edison Moye Sopchoppy Ashmore Tallahassee Eldorendo and Damascus again. Entries note crates boxes machinery household goods tools groceries building supplies and farm items, often with multiple line items per location.
Fragmentary inventory shows numerous items including chairs jugs boxes crates and bundles. Entries mention Overfreight Tallahassee with multiple boxes crates crockery glassware and hardware components. No clear event or outcome is stated.
Baggage trunks and parcels listed will be delivered to the owner upon submission of satisfactory evidence of ownership and payment of all accrued charges. B. C. Prince, Traffic Master.
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