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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
3
Entries show awards of 50, 25, 10, and 5 dollars with a first guess by D Boutwell and Miss Georgia. Names include E Grimes, Arell, Cunningham, Boutwell, Ann Edwards, Darcey, Cunningham, Westmoreland, and Boutwell again among the 10 top freemade contenders.
A Bainbridge column notes purchases of 2000 bushels of Early Rust-Proof Seed Oats at 60 cents per bushel from B B Bower and Gurley’s stores. The item advertises clothing, shoes, and local services, praise for the city’s growth, and social notices about residents, churches, and entertainment in 1900.
The May Term of the Superior Court convicted Charlie Williams and Philip Denson of murder. They will be hanged tomorrow in the Bainbridge county jail between 10 and 3 with only officers, guards, a physician, and press witnesses present. A petition for Denson’s commutation circulates but strong doubt remains.
The Banbridge Woman's Club entertained last Thursday with a luncheon hosted by Mrs H D Wilson. After games, a dainty repast followed and toasts were given by Celeste Harrell and others, including a tribute to "Our Gentlemen Friends" by Miss Katherine Sharpe.
A Bainbridge news brief reports the new Bainbridge Independents military company of forty members, inspected December 28 by Col. Wooten. Officers named include Captain T S Hawes and Lieutenants Pittman Palmer, with requisitions for guns and ammunition and fund-raising events. Also ads note rental, a new printing press for THE DEMOCRAT, and Dr Miles nerve plasters.
The Bainbridge City Council elects Capt E H Smart to a 28th term as city marshal amid debate over a proposed Chief of Police post not present in the charter. Smart letters dated January 8 1900 request reelection as marshal, praising long service and urging retention of the original post. The City Election notes also cover other local results and council leadership selections.
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