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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
6
Local jots note Mrs Ed Hammond and children returning from Mississippi and plans to upend the winter in Bainbridge. Includes holiday greetings, visits by Dr Parker, college students home for the holidays, weather quirks, and community updates from Bainbridge and surrounding areas.
The piece notes Mrs J M Dffe health concerns prompting a trip to Atlanta on Wednesday for examinations at the infirmary, with doctors and family awaiting results. Rain and poor streets hindered services at the courthouse where locals gathered, while T H Titler of Bainbridge gains prominence as Washington Times reporter.
Rev Carl Minor, formerly pastor at Bainbridge Baptist Church, has been called back to lead the church. He recently visited the field and is believed to accept, as he is well loved by the congregation and known for forceful preaching and strong intellect.
The office will publish only a half sheet edition next week to accommodate Christmas holidays. The reduced issue will carry legal advertisements and January sales notices current in the paper and official action.
The piece notes dire prophecies about prohibition impacting Atlanta and Georgia housing and rents after the law took effect in January. It cites falling liquor revenue but a growing city treasury, claims fewer drunkennness, and mentions removal sales and high property prices amid the shift. It also discusses lard’s indigestibility and promotes Cottolene as a digestible vegetable oil cooking fat from the N K Fairbank Company, recommended by physicians as a cheaper substitute.
A 1845 railroad survey notes pine trees yielding different saw logs. It reports trees girdled to inches and later measurements showing about fourteen inches. The document estimates pine growth at around sixty feet in wood production and a growth rate near twelve inches per year in early years.
A North Carolina man from Warrenton recounts a six month battle with kidney ailment. After trying many remedies he credits Stuart's Buchu and Juniper with a full recovery and renewed health.
Clinton's meat market offers native meats at 20 to 25 percent lower prices than usual, boasting wide cuts including spare ribs and back bone of pork. The feature promotes affordable, plentiful meat selections for readers seeking value.
Public notice announces the Waterman & Company Bainbridge branch is discontinued and no persons are authorized to contract any debts for the business. Signed by Henry Waterman.
Joe Jones relocates to two front rooms upstairs over Shaw Furniture Go. Sore, where he and assistant Ariust Tonserial offer improved Gates Barbers service and better preparation for customers.
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