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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1885
Page
3
Local column wraps social chatter, business notices, weather hints, and small town updates. Mentions Mr. W. C. Jones visiting, repairs at the Bainbridge mill, hotel ad, Dress goods bargains, poultry raising tips, jewelry repairs, and a murder trial upcoming for G. W. Cheeves. Includes weather, star observations, and river rumors from Columbus and surrounding regions.
The article states Col. Munnerlyn will remain in office as Ordinary and appoints Mr. J. S. Bradwell of the city as Deputy Ordinary. It notes Mr. Bradwell succeeded last year’s Deputy Mr. Cradwell under Judge O’Neal and performed dutifully, with the appointment meeting general satisfaction.
Maston O Neal the Ordinary of Decatur county for eight years retired yesterday morning. He leaves with high esteem and confidence from the people who value his faithful and efficient service. The community would have pleased to see him continue in office and would honor him in any future position he seeks.
The Democrat reports two Decatur county weddings on the 11th inst. At Attapulgus the ceremony united Tom Lasseter and Jessie Donalson at the bride’s father Geo W Donalson’s home. At Fowlstown Love Fain wed Lucllie Donalson at the bride’s father J B Donalson’s residence. Congratulations are offered for long, happy lives.
The ceremony took place Tuesday evening at the bride’s father’s residence with Rev. J. B. K. Smith officiating. The couple are scions of two of the city’s oldest families. The Georgia Press Association plans its March convention in Bainbridge with a post-event excursion to New Orleans. Local residents are urged to greet the guests graciously and host a memorable stay.
Henry Wight born November 5 1791 in Bristol Rhode Island died February 6 1885 at Sofkee Decatur County Georgia. One of the county’s oldest residents he settled here in 1829 after mercantile and maritime work in Rhode Island. He taught school then resumed merchandising before his sons took over. Survived by two sons Maj B Wight of Albany and G A Wight. He joined the Presbyterian church young and lived a devout life. His last illness was long. he faced death with Christian fortitude. SOME PEOPLE WILL BE ASTONISHED. When they are served with notice of suit. J Steininger Co Proprietors Elint River Store.
Proclaiming a cold stormy winter ahead the Flint River Store advertises extra heavy overcoats waterproof coats rubber shoes and extra heavy under wear for ladies gents and children. Shoppers are urged to visit now to avoid sickness and save money.
A collage of ads and notices urges rapid winter clearance sales at Flint River Store to make room for spring stock and highlights Swift's Specific testimonials from Acworth residents. It promotes Geo A Wight & Son stock at Jones' old stand and a Blount's Warehouse steam engine for cash, plus clothing offers and local notices.
Prominent LaGrange figure Hon W O Turgle died in Thomasville last Monday. Early County elected Thomas Henderson to fill the ordinary vacancy. Bond issue of 15000 for a new Bandolph courthouse passed, with bonds to be issued and the courthouse built. A Thom as county farmer yielded 15 bales of cotton weighing 450 pounds each plus corn and produce for family. County commissioners of Books county certify non default status for the incumbent Ordinary. Albany News offers 20 for best six column short story and 10 for second. Albany imposes ten dollar business tax to fund a male academy. Henry Alexander of Mitchell county drowns in the Flint river after raft mishap. Dawson skating rink dispute may trigger litigation and injunction. Valdosta Times notes a madstone owned by J C Jones, said to absorb poison from mad dog bites. A W Cosby race to Cuthbert ends in last minute marriage. wedding occurs in Dawson after missed train movements.
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