Local notices and commerce fill Bainbridge page
Local Affairs items note prices at Grenada Drug Co and fresh goods at Grenada Drug Store. Movements include Dr. E J Morgan relocating to Oak City Drug storefront, and Mr. H J Bruton expanding to Patterson’s old store to offer groceries and more. Community updates celebrate Miss Van Mitchell’s return and a Whigham boom with new brick stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Morgan
Oak City
H. J. Bruton
Patterson‘s
Flint River
Patterson
Bruton
Dexocnart
Decatur County Teachers Organize Association
County teachers met at the Academy on December 22 to form a Decatur County Association to discuss educational matters and aid each other. Prof. J. E. Dunn elected president and Mr. S. T. McTyre secretary. They will meet the fourth Saturday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County Association
J. E. Dunn
8. T. McTyre
Coopers
J. 5. Stovall
Flora Boyce
Edith Chason
Chas. Forrester
Ruben Chagan
Vera Kerr
T. McTyre
Wedding Ties Cuba Doctor to Colquitt Bride in Bainbridge
Dr L E Mc Tyre of Guantanamo Cuba married Miss Celesta Bush of Colquitt on the 26th alt in Bainbridge. The ceremony featured a bridal party of Bainbridge friends with a reception at the bride’s parents and a post nuptial welcome by Dr and Mrs W W Palmer on College Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. McTyre
Guantanamo
Cuba
Celesta Bush
Colquitt
Bainbridge
J. E. Reid
Wilkiss
Hunter
Dr. Palmer
Miss Morgan
Liberty
W. W. Palmer
College Avenue
Watch Night Services Mark Old Year and New Century
A diverse congregation attended watch night at the Methodist and Episcopal churches to witness the old year die and the new century begin. Talks by Pastor Smith, Pastor Richards, and other lay members framed the quiet reflection lasting from 9:30 p.m. to 12:20 a.m. with a prayer of thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Episcopal
Smith
Richards
Baptist Church
Bro. Richards
New Sheriff Takes Office in Decatur County
The article notes Leroy F. Patterson retires and hands over the sheriff role to Fordham on a Tuesday morning. Patterson leaves to pursue private life after declining to run in last summer's primary. Fordham is highly regarded by Decatur County residents for his selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Patterson
Fordham
Georgia
Leroy F. Patterson
Patterson
Decatur County
Boarders Wanted for Planters Street Home
Mrs. D. M. Mitchell seeks three to four wholesome school boy boarders at Planters Street. Good home fare provided at ten dollars per month. Apply at once to her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Mitchell
Planters Street
Planter Street
Fight for Liberty by Boers Draws World Admiration
The Athens Banner praises the Boer resistance in South Africa, noting a small force can hold off a great power. Gen DeWet is compared to Confederate Gen Joseph E Johnson for clever tactics that draw the enemy away from supply bases and stretch English forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
England
DeWet
Joseph E. Johnson
Lost white pony on Flint river near Recovery
A small white pony horse, blind in the left eye, escaped wearing a leather halter. Last seen near Sikes Mill en route to Chattahoochee. A liberal reward is offered for recovery. P. Pringle, Recovery, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint River
Recovery
Sikes Mill
Chattahoochee
P. Pringre
The Best Plaster Pain Balm Advertisement
A flannel pad dampened with Chamberlains Pain Balm bound to the affected area provides superior relief for lame back and chest pains. The balm also treats rheumatism and promises relief after one application. For sale by R. L. Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. L. Hicks
Collectors Appointed for Subscriptions in Several Towns
For convenience of many subscribers living remotely, subscription accounts are handed to named collectors for receipt of bills. At Whigham Mr. D S Swic ord. Cairo Mr. Wiley W Pearce. Donalsonville Mr. G B Alday. Attapulgus Mr. John R Wilson. More collectors will be added as field staff expands. Prompt settlement is urged to wind up the old concern’s business and avoid annoyance or costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whigham
D. S. Swicord
Cairo
Wiley W. Pearce
Donalsonville
G. B. Alday
Attapulgus
John R. Wilson
Russell
Russell and Brown firm dissolved by mutual consent
The firm Russell & Brown dissolves this day by mutual consent with Mr. Russell retiring. All debts of the old firm are payable to Mr. Brown and all bills due by the old firm are payable by him. Gen EF Russell. John M Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell & Brown
Russell
Mr. Brown
EF. Rusell
Hunting Forbidden on Our Lands By Order
Notice declares hunting and shooting on specified lands strictly forbidden. Lists multiple lot numbers and refers to enforcement by local authorities.
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Bainbridge, GA
Grenada
W. B. Uorsets
The
Mart Clothing Company
Frank Harrell
Nashville
Democrat
van Mitchell
Huyler
M. H. Duke
Faceville
H. J. Binford
Atlanta
Grenada Drug Co
Talmadge House
Walton Street
Custom House
Gate City
Abner Arriett
Fowltown
Tus Democrat
W. J. Duke
E.G. Rich
West Side
Rich
Euzema Rich
Macon
Methodist Church
J. O. Branch
R. T. Hick
Hines & Fleming
Sharp & Drake
F. Rodges
Reynoldsville
Rogers
Decatur Teachers’ Association
Weddive
Amos W. Fordham
Fight For
Georgia-Alabama Business College
W. G. Mathis
South Broad Street
Scott's
Scotts Bargain House
North Broad Street
Georgi
Dist. Deextur Co. Ga
Flint River Lumber Company
J. D. Harrell
Aetna
Hartford
North America
Philadelphia
Continental
New York
Phenix
Brooklyn
Columbus
B. H. Veal
Manor Lithia Springs Sanitarium
Box
Usted
Central of Georgia
Rn Ocean Steamship
Boston
Alia, Cb Beak
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