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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
2
The Bainbridge Democrat recounts national and state politics, advocacy notes on cotton mills in Georgia, sugar and labor observations, local officials including Macon mayoral prospects, pardons, and reflections on Britain’s role in world affairs with a mix of editorial commentary and local interest items.
An Albany Herald tale contrasts two farmers in the late 19th century. One sinks funds into cotton and guano fertilizer, incurring debts as prices collapse and he loses his land. The other diversifies crops, remains debt free, and prospers, with creditors and merchants showing respect.
A reader reports Rev. Dominges delivering a strong sermon on Faith as Obedience and praises his successor after Ainsworth. E.R. Cagswel t expresses support for the new Baptist-leaning preacher and notes his James II sermon impressed the congregation. Also mentions Dr. Tichenor’s antiseptic ad and a lost 12 gauge Colt gun with a reward.
Nucleus of seceding members from First Baptist formed Tabernacle Church. Sunday service at Wrights Hall, renamed Tabernacle Hall, with plans to constitute the new church next Sunday at 11 am. Charter members urged to bring letters by 10:30. Additional notices invite joiners and outline orderly life requirements.
Decatur County will sell at the courthouse door in Bainbridge on the first Tuesday in February during legal hours. Property includes Lots 34 47 and 74 in the 21st district and the public ginnery and grist mill with all machinery and appurtenances. Levied on as the property of M Luther Jones to satisfy a Superior Court execution in favor of Cornelia Blanche Jones. Defendant and tenants in possession notified. This January 8 1900. L F Patterson Sheriff.
Decatur County Georgia notices a sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in February during legal hours. Property described as 26 acres in lot 230 in the 20th district, bounded by the railway, lots 251 and 231, and a Bainbridge to Tallahassee road, seized for a mortgage in favor of M Cox against E Jones and C Wright. January 10, 1900. L. F. Parterson, Sheriff.
Decatur County Georgia summons a sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in February to liquidate multiple properties in Bainbridge. The items include sixty acres from land lot 279 in the 20th district and a city lot with improvements, both levied to satisfy a 1893 Superior Court fi fa in favor of Alabama Midland Railway Co. vs J S Desverges and against Mrs Jessie M Harrell.
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