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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1889
Page
3
Decatur county items note rising prices and scarce flour while rail lines expand and new cars appear. Local officials address politics and public works as residents plan crops, pork supply, and home industries amidst a chilly season.
The article reports a calm election day with a consolidated vote and lists local officials who were elected or reelected. Officials include Col. C. J. Mannerty for Ordinary and Ed. Rypeabody for Treasurer, with several other winners and independent candidates noted.
Christmas festivities and New Year observations plus local reports from Early county residents. Mr G Wiley and wife moved to Early county, Miss Lela Adams visited, Miss Tela C Dean stayed in Early county, Olive Grove Grange No 645 dissolved, Alliance active in local groups, farmers busy with oats and price concerns for guano, advice to make home manure to cut costs. Broad notes reflect community life and forthcoming events.
A Polk County alliance of merchants issues a resolution praising Cedartown merchants for liberal competition and fair pricing. The pledge invites local farmers and laborers to continue supporting allied merchants and requests publishing of the resolution by local guardians.
An anxious appeal urges correspondents to send their entertaining columns for the year. The message emphasizes promptness and cooperation to ensure readers hear from every contributor.
A proposal linking Midland city to Montgomery and connecting Tallahassee to Bainbridge promises a western Florida outlet for the Florida Railway & Navigation Co. A new road would run toward Palatka, aiding land acquisitions in the Diston region and shaping regional development. In Jacksonville the health board reports no yellow fever cases in 24 days in the city and 14 days countywide, declaring the city epidemic free and safe for residents and visitors.
A fine wood piece by J E Parkerson of C L Beach's buggy factory features a carved picture frame by Dr L B Peacock. The frame depicts surgical instruments with bronzed effect, astonishing accuracy and lifelike metal appearance. Parkerson is praised as a genius.
A notice requests subscribers to signal if they wish the Democrat paper to continue after the next issue. Those not notified will have deliveries dropped. Send a postal card with the word continue to keep the subscription active.
The community mourns the infant death at Christmastide and extends sympathy to Mrs Thomas Mock. At the bride’s father’s residence last Wednesday evening W Mirtin of Bainbridge married Miss Dialla Yoates of Alliance. Rev W P Stewart officiated at Pine Hill. A Christmas treat at Alliance was enjoyed by the young folks.
A fragment notes H. B. Ehrlich Co. in connection with a local dental outfit described as among the best in the country. The text is unclear on specifics beyond the mention of a police reference to the company.
Calvary Ga January 3 1889 report highlights Mrs V A W’s Sunday School fund grew from one dollar to 930 in a year with profits to aid Cuba missions. The item also notes quiet Christmas, healthy conditions per doctors, plans for a cotton crop and Cuba tobacco trials, calls for Calvary Tallahassee road, and local visits and school reopenings plus druggist Dr Rushin.
Mrs M J Reynolds announces a full and complete stock of millinery and accessories for fall and winter in Bainbridge, Decatur and surrounding counties. The collection includes hats, gloves, flowers and lace plus cloaks jackets hosiery and underwear for women and children and features latest domestic and foreign styles. Visit the old stand to inspect the selection and place orders for any occasion.
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