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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
7
Report recounts a council meeting where many property owners were warned to install fire escapes and settle arrears. Notes a surge in delinquent taxpayers and actions by the city clerk, with cases on drunkenness decency and fines. Mentions electricity prices in Bainbridge and Macon, and local business notices.
Edwin M Bates aged 28 years and four months died after four weeks confinement to his room. He leaves a devoted wife a sister and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. His remains were laid to rest beside his parents in the local cemetery. The community extends deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
Judge Spence heard a bill in equity seeking to stop a stable on Maj. T S Hawes’s South Broad Street lot opposite Carey Cox and C Brown homes and near Mesdames Foster and Haire. The court allowed the stable to be built and only abates if it becomes a nuisance, with abatement to city authorities. case goes to the Supreme Court by writ of error. Hawes defended, Col Longley for complainants. City council later agreed the stable would be built back from the street and not as large as planned.
The dialogue shows a young Markley asking for directions after getting permission to call. The woman replies that the candy store is directly in front on the corner, and after leaving, one should walk two blocks east to reach her house.
A gravedigger notices two doctors walking behind him in the street. He stops until they pass and then follows them. They ask why and he replies I know my place in the procession.
The Flint River Stores announces a full renovation of its Grocery Department with a complete first class City Grocery Store line. All items will meet pure food laws and the department will open on Monday for customers seeking pure food groceries. Dry Goods Clothing Ladies Ready-to-Wear Suits and Shoes are also available as the store remains busy.
Georgia Decatur County to sell at public auction at Bainbridge Court House door on the first Tuesday in March during legal hours. Property description follows as listed in the sheriff sale notice.
On the first Tuesday in March next 175 acres of land in the 15th District Decatur County Georgia are levied on as the property of J S Bradwell to satisfy a Superior Court claim in favor of J R Crawiford and W M Blount Receiver. Thirty five acres and five? Noted owner Mrs Sallie Griffin holds part of the lot. Sheriff L F Patterson issues this notice February 4 1908.
A county official appeared before the mayor after visiting the treasurer about a water tax. The mayor, moved by sorrow, ordered the delinquent to pay three months water rent in advance to keep city government functioning. The Darion Gazette editor fears reform may affect his Grubb.
After years of pain and patient suffering Mrs S A McNair died on Monday night leaving a devoted husband and a number of relatives. Community sympathy goes to the bereaved husband and family in their sorrow.
At Monday night meeting of the city council the discussion of funding principal thoroughfares was thorough but no definite action was taken. The panel also considered issues regarding city hall and a new school building.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Decatur County Georgia the sale will take place on the first Tuesday in March 1908 at the court house. Real estate is a seven room dwelling with two acres east of Iron City bounded by the A C L right of way Lou Lane and D L Bledsoe. Personal property includes ten shares of Citizens Bank stock certificate No 8. Sale continues daily until all is sold with terms cash. D A W Lane administrator of Charles Lane February 1 1908.
The article explains fertilizer aims to boost immediate plant food uptake and yield, detailing phosphoric acid nitrogen and potash ratios for crops like cotton and corn. It discusses high grade versus low grade formulas, application timing, and intercultural topdressings to improve soil humus and crop vigor.
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