22 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1894
Page
1
The piece surveys political talk and editorials about General Evans and the Wilson and Blaine bills, noting public enthusiasm and partisan critique. It references murder stats, the silver seigniorage bill, and editorials from multiple papers. It also mentions a Selma murder, and comments on Adlai Stevenson and Colquitt.
In Camilla Georgia a brutal murder is unfolding. Davis and Godwin, with Davis’s 15 year old nephew G M Smith, left town intoxicated and vanished. Smith’s skull was fractured, and his body found along the road. Davis and Godwin are jailed as investigators probe the case. The report also touches on thrift and economy, contrasting frugality with spendthrift habits, and cites Georgia farmers as better off than many, owing minimal mortgage debt and noting cotton’s profitability hinges on price.
A Toledo Oregon sleepwalking incident reportedly involved 15 year old Miss Cora Mays. She wandered at night, bound her limbs with rope and tied herself to a riverbank before being rescued. Authorities released two suspected tramps after an alibi. The tale, described as a remarkable case of somnambulism, sparked local alarm before the truth emerged.
Notice to teachers about payment of public school contracts dated February 1 1894 appears with a long mixed medical ad block for Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and Plantation Chill Cure. The Miller County Georgia tax sales list includes Sheriff Winkin announcing sales of Lots Nos 36 358 618 387 and 234 for unpaid 1883 1893 taxes with dates in March May 1894.
J D Harrell applies to be appointed guardian of the persons and property of the children of Jacob Born deceased in Decatur County Georgia. Court of Ordinary to hear after thirty days from first publication. Witness C J Musnerlyn Ordinary February 1st.
Decatur sheriff sale to occur at Bainbridge court house door on first Tuesday in March for 1.5 acres in Faceville Decatur county Georgia. Property fronts Decatur street, block W, bounded by Bower lands, an alley, and Decatur street, including the residence. Levy on Serry Stanford to satisfy a fi fa from Justice Court 1361st District G M for Bower. Levy dated February 6 1804.
In Bainbridge Decatur county Georgia on the first Tuesday in March within legal hours the North half of lot 266 consisting of 125 acres is levied on as the property of L E Dollar to satisfy a fifa from the County Court of the county at the February term 184 in favor of G B Tralock against L E Dollar. Dated February 7.
Property in the 6th District of Decatur County to satisfy a Justice Court execution from the 577th District G M in favor of Savannah Guano Co against J M Faircloth. Levyed March term 1889 and returned February 6th, 18h by L F Patterson.
A mortgage sale notice in Bainbridge Georgia details a house and lot in the city, bounded by vacant lots, West Street, and property formerly owned by George Spiller and S W Patterson as Guardian of Parliaheira. The property, as described, is levied to satisfy a mortgage in favor of The Mutual Building Loan and Investment Company against A E Waters. Dated February 5, 1804. Coroner T 8 Kron t.
Ordinary's vince in Bainbridge Georgia notes the return of Commissioners to set apart a year's support for Angelina Mann widow of William Mann and her two minor children from the estate. Interested parties must appear on the first Monday in March to show cause why the return should not be admitted to record.
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