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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
1
The readable portions describe health complaints and references to inappropriate terms and disjointed phrases. no coherent events, names, or dates are available to summarize a specific news item. The fragmentary OCR lacks discernible persons, organizations, or locations.
Amid rain and crowds on Christmas weekend, Bainbridge shoppers packed stores and sidewalks as merchants reported strong trade. Santa visited local children while residents wished a Happy New Year and optimism for 1900.
A jumble of ads and notices from Bainbridge area shops. Hicks's Drug Store advertises syrup, antiseptic, and medical supplies. Urley's Department Store lists seed oats and dried fruits. Belcher Bros. features dress trimmings and toys. E M Moore's promotes fruits, groceries, and Christmas treats. Pittman & Harrell's and The Mart Clothing Co. push shoes, clothes, and Christmas fare. A plantation for sale and other offerings appear among the catalogues and price notes.
An eclectic page advertises loans secured by farm and city property with five year terms and annual interest, notes Brockett & Callahan selling items, and lists hunting bans on Decatur county lands. It also promotes books, magazines, and newspapers at Graves News Depot, along with tax title land sales across Decatur county districts.
An advertisement urges readers to insure against fire losses, highlighting the security provided by leading firms. It promotes choosing policies from MCARRELL, agent for The Aetna, North America, Continental, Phenix, Georgia Home and other major insurers with prompt adjustments and reliable coverage.
Mrs B Moore applies for twelve months support from the M W Moore estate for herself and five minors. Appraisers return. Court of Ordinary of Decatur County requires show cause by the first Monday in January 1900. Thomas R Maxwell Ordinary signs. Guardian petitions for Kate D Vandie C Lillie May Thomas Paylor and Thomas T Taylor heirs. Next Court of Ordinary on first Monday January 1900. Official signature December 4 1899.
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