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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1889
Page
2
An 1889 notice lists subscription details for The Democrat newspaper with pricing and entry info. It names editors and proprietors, indicates a two dollar rate, and cites Bainbridge Georgia date entries.
The Washington letter reports a cheerful start to Congress with filibuster threats blocking a suspension and debate over new state admissions. It notes divisions on admitting Dakota New Mexico South Dakota Montana Washington territory and Democratic support for territories. It cites Senator Cox as a territorial advocate and discusses tariff debates with Republican Democratic splits and a harsh portrayal of Southern race politics and patronage.
The Morning News article argues immigration from eastern and western states, coupled with strong public schools, can stabilize the South by attracting thrifty, educated families. Florida and Texas are cited as models with high school standards and ample funding. It urges Georgia to improve schools to draw better immigrants and keep white leadership while reducing racial tensions.
Notice states Powell Brothers and Roberts form a copartnership to run a general mercantile and naval stores business at the Powell Brothers old stand near Pairchilds Post Office Decatur County Georgia and Reno Salle share public patronage. The firm solicits continued public support and outlines partnership intentions.
An medical advertisement extols Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, plus Electric Bitters as a tonic for liver stomach and kidney issues. It cites trial bottles free at Zacharias' Drug Store and endorsements from doctors and customers including Mrs Luther Lutz. It asserts cures for consumption and bronchitis and urges early use for symptoms.
Decatur County will sell at Bainbridge courthouse on the first Tuesday in February during legal hours the described land: five hundred eighty acres comprising multiple lots in the 21st District including the northwest corner of lot 317 and seventeen and a half acres in the southwest corner of lot 317. The land was conveyed in 1873 and 1877 to M O Neal and J M Ingram, levied to satisfy a Superior Court judgment in favor of Charles Flint against John M Inyeam. L F Patterson, Sheriff.
The notice lists multiple Decatur County property foreclosures to be sold at Bainbridge Court House on the first Tuesday in February next. Properties include a west half of Lot 133 in District One and Lot 179 in District 14, with details of levies to satisfy various justices of the peace fi fas. Includes dates in 1889 and names such as A B Ehrlich Co, J D Harrell, Maston ONeal, Greenberry Thomas, and Dennis Pini.
A fragmentary notice suggests immediate payment to avoid costs. The letter from J Srepisem & Co warns no exceptions and urges settlement to save expense.
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