Local Notes Highlight Townsfolk Health Events and Social News
Local Matters reports Townsend improves while Edge and Mrs Mra wover recuperate at Planters Street. Miss Auntie Campbell opens a private school and J E Donalson plans a trip to South Florida for health. Edna Thomas returns home from measles treatment and Mrs Anderson, once with Fordham House, is ill in Valdosta sanitarium. Mr J M Ingram and Miss Zona Green wed here last Tuesday and may move here. Hon A Roddenberry canvassed the District. OC M Burke’s family misfortune follows a nephew’s illness and father in law’s death. Prof Charles Lane lectured at the Methodist church then Attapulgus. Charlie Crosa sold country ham and a 572-pound hog. Mrs C B Prince hosts a Saturday shower for her new home.
Fleaing Black Distiller Escapes as Deputy Captures Apparatus
Deputy G W Fewell of Amsterdam raided a Black distiller with a complete high wine setup. The suspect slipped away in darkness while crossing an alley near the county jail after being handcuffed and brought to the city. Dogs failed to trace the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W Fewell
Amsterdam
Efficient Fire Department and Its Efficient Chief
The article praises a small fire department led by Chief E T Kitchens with experienced leadership. Assistants J R Waugh I M Bush Hi Harrell support a well organized unit. The hook and ladder team and equipment are kept ready for immediate use. Running costs run about 250 dollars monthly, and property saved each month justifies the investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E T Kitchens
J R Waugh
M Bush
Hi Harrell
Death Benefit Paid To Widow In Fraternal Covenant
Edwin M Bates died as a guest of the Columbian Woodmen Bainbridge House No 32 a fraternal order. His wife is beneficiary of the covenant held in the house. Worthy Clerk Judge T B Maxwell notified the Eminent Household at Atlanta and they remitted the covenant amount which reached Bates widow within seven days of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M Bates
Democrat
Columbian
Bainbridge
T B Maxwell
Atlanta
Moving Pictures in Court Over lien on Marvel Theater foreclosure
A lien filed by Wimberly Electric against the Marvel Theater for over £50 was foreclosed in Justice Boyette's court. It will be heard again next Monday as attorneys argue title and ownership while the new managers claim to be innocent purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donalson
Wimberly Electrical Establishment
Marvel Theater
Superior Court
Boyette
Feast for the Lawyers Heaviest City Court Docket in History
The March term filings of the City Court total over two hundred thousand dollars. The docket is the heaviest in the district’s history, reflecting a surge in cases and financial stakes.
City Water Mains Extension Ordered to G F A Railroad
Piping has been ordered for extending water mains from the corner of West and College streets westward to the G F A railroad. This action advances a city improvement project and signals underway infrastructure work downtown.
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West
College Streets
New and Costly Fire Protection Installed at Bains Bridge
The Bains Bridge Grocery Company installed a $3000 fire protection system running pipes through the upper parts of its buildings. Caps along the pipes melt at 150 degrees to release air and trigger a bell. Water from the city works then flows in, with a city water tank backup if the main supply fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainsbridge Grocery Company
Draper
Sociable Cows and Unoutlawed Dogs In Town
Impounding Officer W A Mooney fell ill with grippe last week while patrolling. Cows roam at night visiting mercantile rear lots and gardens, while dog owners challenge taxes as tags expire May first. Mooney notes many owners neglect stock and keeps a partial owner and tag record.
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W A Mooney
Mooney
New Discovery Praised By Grimesland Man
George Moore of Grimesland NC credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life from consumption and pneumonia. The remedy is advertised as a cure for coughs colds and weakened lungs with 40c and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
George Moore
Grimesland
N.C
Bainbridge Manufacturing Co Formed In Decatur Wilkes Counties
The firm of George B Moore and T W Jester becomes The Bainbridge Manufacturing Co with D D Stairs W B Alger and G B Moore as corporators. Capital starts at 30000, to rise to 100000, shares 100 each. Charter to be granted at the Superior Court term or sooner if Judge Spence acts. The firm will manufacture ceilings floors siding mouldings brackets window frames mantels sash doors office fixtures and furniture and ship nationwide including West Indies. Wood turning is a specialty and the company promises rapid output of any wooden item including wooden hams and wooden nutmegs. If ham hacks occur the firm will claim Prohibition Hams and denial of such activity.
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George B Moore
T W Jester
Bainbridge Manufacturing Co
D D Stairs
W B Alger
Decatur County
G B Moore
Wilkes County
Superior Court
Spence
Missing Word Contest Offer From Semi Weekly Journal
A call invites readers to submit the missing word from a quoted sentence to win five hundred dollars. Subscriptions grant contest entries and essays or tutorials tied to the same promotion. The challenge centers on completing the sentence THEY CAN'T GET ANYTHING BUT NOW SIR EVERYTHING ELSE IS GONE with a common dictionary word.
Reward Offered for Lost Pointer Dog George
A large white Pointer with black spots on the right side answered to the name George. Return to Julian B Hodges in Donaldsonville Georgia and receive a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Julian B. Hodges
Donaldsonville, Ga
Thrice a Week World Promises Fearless Presidential Coverage
The New York World Thrice a Week pledges impartial, fearless reporting on the upcoming U.S. presidential election. It explains its role, urges subscriptions, and notes a combined offer with The Bainbridge Democrat for $1.50, versus $2 for regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evyer
United States
Jhut
New York
New York World
Bainbridge Democrat
Machinery claims Panama Canal pace with shovels
An advertisement touts Panama Canal era machinery digging faster than hand labor and promises labor cost savings with L. & M. Paint. It highlights zinc hardening and ironlike wear for 10 to 15 years, detailing paint and oil quantities and pricing at 60 cents per gallon, sold by MacDonald Hardware Company.
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Panama Canal
Erie
Dean's Kidney Pills Offered as Cure for Kidney Ailments
An advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills ease kidney related symptoms including backache urinary issues and fatigue. John Barrl of Augusta Georgia testifies his family found relief after trying many remedies and urges others to buy the 50 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co as sole US agent. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Yousself
John Barrl
Insureance Company
Broadstreet
Augusta
Foster-Milburn Co
United States
Train No 71 Connects Albany To Bainbridge Route
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad announces Train No 71 from Albany connects at Thomasville with Train No 85 to Bainbridge and intermediate points. Arrival Bainbridge listed as 46 p.m. Conductor or official noted as T J Borroms T PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Albany
Thomasville
Bainbridge
T.J. Borroms
T PA
Richmond Bag Co seeks secondhand bags in any quantity
Found a bunch of keyan pieces with a cap remover for soda water bottles. The owner can cover by applying at this office and paying this notice. Also buying secondhand bags and burlap of any kind or quantity, anywhere, with freight paid. Richmond Bag Co. Richmond Virginia.
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Keyan
Richmond Bag Co
Richmond, Va
Wonkey for Sale Donkey Seeks New Home
A 6-year-old donkey named Wonkey with harness and cart is for sale. Interested buyers should apply to Mrs. LS in Dusvenanss.
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Col A L Townsend
Edge
Mra Wover
Planters Street
Auntie Campbell
South Florida
Edna Thomas
Young's Female College
Valdosta
Anderson
Fordham House
Col
J E Donalson
Thompson
Philadelphia
Ben Lee Crew and Son
J M Ingram
Florence Ingram
Zona Green
Troy
Ala
A Roddenberry
H Cley Crawford
Center, C
OC M Burke
Sopchoppee
LaGrange
Alabama
Chas Lane
South
Attapalgus
Charlie Crosa
Baker County
C B
Prince
Shotwell Street
Efficient Fire Department
Moving
Scott
Weekly Journal
AtlantaeGa
Erie Canal
Ncthirs
MacDonald Hardware Ompany
Flit
Virginia-Carolina
D. M. Grit
D. D.S
Plant
Tom der
Chemi
Durham, N.C
Norfolk, Va
Charleston, S.C
Nbus
Cal Co
Georgia
Bain
Station O
Crawford Street
A. J. Towsinson
W. BE. Bush & Son
Bainbridge, Ga
the Democrat
W.C. Jones
Brick
Cardus
Moorhead
Archibald, I. T
Dru Aa
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