Bainbridge Outlook Sees 1890 Growth and New Enterprises
The Aemorrat editors review 1889 progress in Bainbridge, noting a railroad link to Montgomery and rising land values. They cite the Bank of Bainbridge, a saw mill, brick yard, and new residences, plus plans for a barrel factory and planing mill. They forecast a cotton compress and a northern rail connection to boost trade and population in 1890.
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Bainbridge
Montgomery
Ala
North
Alabama
Great West
South Atlantic
Tropics
Bank OF Baingridge
Albany
Cities
Cities Weekly Mirror
Dong New Dress
Increase in Defalcations Across Years
A 19th century tally notes total embezzlements from 1878 to 1883 at about 15.56 million, with 1889 defalcations totaling 8.62 million. It argues wealth and banking growth raise temptations, yet doubts honesty, while many defaulters flee to Canada, where new laws enable arrest of future offenders.
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New York
United States
Philadelphia
United States Navy Department
War Department
Canada
Davis Article on Andersonville War Prisons Reexamined
The piece discusses Jefferson Davis's Belford's Magazine article arguing Confederate authorities were not solely responsible for prisoner suffering at Andersonville. It notes causes including Union parol refusals, medical staff shortages, and ration differences, and cites Confederate efforts to resume exchanges and relieve prisoners.
Posthumous view on Davis and Wirz amid Civil War reflections
A columnist argues over Confederate prison conduct and Wirz's execution, contrasting Union and Confederate officers. The piece questions calls for vengeance and defends honest portrayal of those unjustly assailed, urging truth about Southern wartime conduct and pride in a Union-minded South.
Jefferson Davis on Andersonville and War Prison Mortality
One of Davis last essays, written for North American Review and moved to Bel ford s Magazine, argues Northern preconceptions fail to grasp Confederate prison conditions. He claims federal prisoners suffered more in Union hands. cites War Department data and argues North had advantages in food shelter and medicine, while Confederate care never ceased.
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Jefferson Davis
Andersonville
North American Review
Mr. Davis
North
United States War Department
United States
Confederey
Davis essays on Andersonville cruelty and prisoner exchange
The article recounts Robert E. Davis arguing that suffering at Andersonville stemmed from the Federal refusal to exchange prisoners and treat medicines as contraband of war, defending Gen. Winder and Maj. Wirz while detailing failed exchanges and offers to send medicines under Federal oversight. It frames the piece as a temperate final plea with historical significance for both sides.
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Davis
Andersonville
Winder
Maj Wirz
Wirz
Father Bayle
Maj. Wirz
Jefferson Davis
Shade
Washington
Administrator's Sale of Estate Real Property in Bainbridge
Georgia Decatur County sale under an order of the Court of the Ordinary. Before the courthouse door in Bainbridge on the first Tuesday in February next. Property includes lot 288 in the 20th District and 15 acres off lot 270 in the 20th District. Estate of Abram Thomas deceased for distribution to heirs and debt payment. January 1, 1890. John M. Brown County Administrator.
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Georgia
Decatur County
Court of the Ordinary
Said County
Bainbridge
Towit
Abram Thomas
John M. Brown
T. R.smith
Baigbride
Decatur
T. B. Smith
Discharge of administrator sought in Chester estate
Georgia Decatur County cites all interested to show cause why J. W. Chester may not be discharged and letters of dismission issued on the first Monday in March 1890. Isaiah Griffin seeks leave to sell lands of the Mattie Griffin estate to pay debts and distribute among heirs on the first Monday in February 1890.
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Georgia Decatur
J. W. Chester
W. A. Chester
C. J. Munnerlyn
Georgia
Decatur Coun'y
Isaiah Griffin
Mattie Griffin
C. J. Menstrants
Decatur County
J. M. Brown
Wyatt Griffin
C. J. Munserlys
A.G. Husox
Twilight
Said
Sarah J Nelson
Joseph Nelson
C. J. MunsEnugy
Decatur
Joseph Brunson
Martha Brunson
Joseph Bronson
Martha Bronson
Mary Clayton
B. B. Clay‘ton
C. J Munnerlyn
Alfred Moore
Preston D Moore
Court of Ordinary
Preaton D Moore
Q. J
Tailoring business opens in Bainbridge by T. J. Barfield
The notice announces T. J. Barfield has established a tailoring shop in Bainbridge with quick service, guaranteed work, and a line of fine cloths and cassimeres. Located one block from the Post Office, in the residences recently occupied by A. W. Fordham. January 9, 1890.
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Bainbridge
A. W. Fordham
T. J. Barfield
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Wat
Lamb
Chipley
Fla
B. F. Humphrey
North Broad Street
Witlin
Savannah News
Confederate War Prisons
Lee
Appomattox
Setin
Belford’s Magazine
Belford’s
Thorodoke Rice
James Redpath
Rice
Lord Wolseley
Review
Richmond
Commissariat
Americus
Eufaula
Ander
Andersonville Prison
Roseland Plantation
Pedro
K. Pumpelly
Newport
I. 1
Dublin
X. H
J. Stewinger & Co
J. Pumpelly, Uf
Burnett
Him
A. B. Burnett
Decaturs County
Pomp Cooper
M. L. Jones
Robert Doxatson
J.A. B.S
M.D. Roex Pond
H. B. Reelich & Co
Blount’s
Columbus Buggies
Kentucky
Gow
W .M. Blount
Grove
TOR Sale
Mies
Pam Memitetxe Co
Paris
Tenn
Viease
Thaj
W. W. Stinson
J. Zacharias
Bainbridge Ga
Ay Man
Acexcuror Knox
Congress ST
Savannah, CA
B.h.levy & Brother
the Marshall Hou
Savannah, Ga
Bainbird
M. L. Arn
Savannah
Mires Ati
Ontra “Dr
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