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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
7
Fragmentary notice lists weekday hours from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm and money order services. Entry shows incomplete timing and spacing but indicates postal transactions and mail delivery windows.
The record notes a storm advancing from the Mississippi Valley on the 27th with clouds, rain, and snow, followed by cold snaps from the 3rd to 54th, and again from the ysth to the 26th. It warns of a wintry path ending with cold weather and unsettled skies.
An agent surveys four merchants association to track customers who fail to pay. Idle Hour Nurseries in Macon Georgia will supply decorations floral designs choice cut flowers and rose plants on short notice. Orders may be placed by wire or mail to Idle Hour Nurseries Macon GA.
A Bainbridge cashier told a Democrat scribe that local banks will drop Clearing House Certificates once Southern cities call theirs. He said Bainbridge banks never held more than two thousand dollars and now need only a small issue as money is easy. The two state banks had about five thousand dollars in certificates.
Board of Trade resolutions praise the Bains Bridge Civic League branch for its work. A letter from chairwoman Mrs W H Kraus expresses heartfelt thanks and urges united effort for the city’s benefit. Matthews Seed Store Laundry note promises prompt attention from Dixie Steam Laundry.
Apalachicola Northern Railway announces shipping via River Junction and the Apalachicola Northern as the shortest route from Bainbridge. Full freight rates and handling information gladly furnished on application. J. H. Hopess, General Freight Agent.
Four thousand acres were sold to Chicago buyers for subdivision into practical parcels to cultivate pecans and figs. The project, valued at $150000, plans to bring in labor from the northwest and marks a major improvement effort for the state.
The new city council members will commence their seats on the sixth of next month. Mayor Wills is busy with his valedictory while his successor prepares a ceremonial and practical salutatory. The transition from alderman to mayor promises a capable and vigorous administration.
The Adel News reports Judge Roddenbery in Adel received liberal applause after an engaging program. A piano performance opened the event as a prelude. On stage with Roddenbery were A A Webb and J P Knight of Nashville. Webb served as master of ceremonies and spoke on reform. Knight praised Roddenbery and introduced him to the audience.
A reporter questions the city police chief about dog tax payments and is met with evasive remarks. The piece urges open records and discourages closed doors in municipal business, asserting the public record must be accessible.
A man seeking a marriage license at a relocated court office entered a recruiting office by mistake. An officer ordered him to strip and he was searched and subjected to rough handling before the error was realized and halted.
The Bainbridge Board of Trade seeks to set rates from western points equal to Columbus and Eufaula. The case has been forwarded to Washington and is now before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Attorneys are Russell and Hawes.
Three full life scholarships for young men and women offered by Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta and Albany, Thomas Yike Business College, and Stanley's Business College in Macon. Each college guarantees two paying positions for graduates with salaries from $75 to $150 monthly. Contact Editor Democrat Bainbridge Ga for details. Also Joe Jones' Barber Parlor advertises quick clean shaves and stylish haircuts on Broad Street.
Wanted Leteena vieiniey to handle renewals and boost listings for a leading magazine. Four on basis experience preferred. strong writing ability essential. Apply Publisher Box 59 Station 0 New York.
Joe Robertson applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Dicy Ratly. creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary’s office on the first Monday in January 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Det 10 1907. T. B. Maxwell, Ordinary.
I E Brunson applies for permanent Letters of Administration for the late T J Brunson. Next of kin must appear at the Ordinary's office on the first Monday in January 1908 and show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated December 2, 1907. T B Maxwell Ordinary.
J H Boyett applies for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Samuel Brunson. Creditors and next of kin are to appear at the Ordinary’s office on a specified date to show why administration should not be granted. Dated December 2, 1907. T B Maxwell, Ordinary.
Decatur County Georgia will sell at the courthouse door in Bainbridge during legal hours on the first Tuesday in January the land described as fourteen acres in lot 272 in the Fourteenth District of Reid County. The property, northwest corner of the lot, is levied to satisfy a mortgage from Decatur Superior Court in favor of the Bank of Donaldsonville against Haley Dennard and Elige Dennard. Date noted December 3, 1907. L. F. Patterson, Sheriff.
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