25 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
1
The article surveys political friction in the Taft era, noting Brown’s vow to veto any change in prohibition laws, debates on trusts and bills, railroad rate shifts, and the push for commission government in Texas. It also mentions Taft’s inauguration timing, naval costs, and potential election dynamics for 1910.
The cabinet nominees include Philander Knox, Luke Wright, George von L Meyer, George W Wickersham, Frank Hitchcock, Reuben Balder, James Wilson, Charles Nagel. It notes rumors of Governor Smith’s clashes with Taft in Atlanta.
Georgia's revenue lags as expenses rise annually, prompting talk of revising the tax system. With constitutional limits set at five mills, options hinge on raising the tax rate or expanding assessed property to widen the tax base.
Discussion returns on creating a state tax board, tax equalizers, and county boards to capture untaxed or under taxed property. Proponents call it the most feasible way to relieve the state treasury, though a two thirds legislative vote and a public referendum would be required.
An editorial condemns winter wildfires across South Georgia that destroyed fences timber and young pines. It calls for stricter laws to curb wood burning and warns that lost nutrients and thirty years of recovery loom over timber and turpentine stands.
A New York Sun report cites a supposed Bryan friend outlining Bryan’s likely role in 1912. He reportedly will not seek the nomination but will strive to block any candidate not aligned with his policies, aiming to boss the party if not president.
A political column argues that William Jennings Bryan should step aside after three failed runs, urging the South to stop depending on him and support a new Democratic platform under different leadership to avoid another defeat. It notes public respect for Bryan but questions his qualifications to pilot the nation. A wave of anonymous valentines hints at private misgivings.
Kemp Texas veteran J A Stone describes a stubborn cold and chronic cough that weakened him to 130 pounds. After using Dr Kings New Discovery he recovered to 178 pounds. He claims the remedy treats severe coughs hemorrhages asthma and pneumonia prevention. Trial bottle offered free and guaranteed by druggists.
Rev. O B Chester denounces Georgia liquor policy as a dam against vice and accuses state officials of loopholes allowing neer beer. He cites Dawson and Bainbridge as examples of partial enforcement and urges broader obedience to all laws.
Mrs M B Fisher of Detroit Michigan suffers severe rectal troubles and is advised three doctors say only surgery can help. She reports using Dr King’s New Life Pills and claims a complete cure. The ad touts these pills as a remedy for appendix prevention, constipation and headaches.
Legal advertisements describe a March sale at the Banbridge courthouse for a five acre tract in Donalsonville tied to a mortgage from R D Carr to Citizens Bank of Iron City Ga. Also offered are a Reo automobile, a gray horse and buggy, and the south half of a lot in district 21. Seizures secure city court fees against multiple defendants. Sheriff J H Emanuel signs.
A herd of cattle including a six year old mare a twelve year old male horse a brown mare a five year old yellow cow marked crop and half crop with overbite in both ears a red and white spotted three year old heifer a yellow heifer two year old cattle a red one year old heifer and other livestock are levied as the property of the defendant to satisfy a judgment in favor of J R Pickran against Mandha Ingram and Raingram this February 2 1908.
In Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia a city lot described as bounded by Shotwell street and adjacent properties was levied on as the property of the defendant to satisfy City Court action E J Hamil versus Chloe O’Neal. Dated February 2 1909. Sheriff J H Emanuel.
Citations notice cites Co C Cliett for permanent administration of Frances George's estate in this county. The Ordinary orders creditors and next of kin to appear at his office by February 1, 1909 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness T B Maxwell, Ordinary.
By order of the Court of Ordinary the guardian Ed Alonzo McGriff will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in March 1909 at Bainbridge Georgia the guardian and court house in Decatur County. The two small land tracts lie north by Delphia Jenings property east by A Nelson property south by Mack Mex iff property west by an Aust property. The parcels measure ten feet east and west by twenty feet north and south. Cash terms. February 2 1909 A W Fordham Guardian
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