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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1885
Page
2
Subscription rates appear in the issue with annual, six month and monthly options, showing prices and a note on advance payment. The editors are E. Russell and Jno. M. Brown with Jno. M. Brown as business manager.
The item notes several Georgia editors plan marriages now that leap year is over. It mentions Grant declining further money to Cy Field and other varied notes on bills, appointments, and local sentiment in 1884. It also encourages neighbors to resolve misunderstandings and offer explanations before judgment.
A convention for editors in the United States and territories is proposed for New Orleans on February 12. Georgia shows strong Prohibition in many counties with no whiskey sales on key routes. Governor Cleveland resigns in a full letter to the Legislature. Edward C. Purtell sues for 20000 and faces a divorce action. South Carolina Supreme Court upholds anti evasion of debt schemes, ruling void assignments by insolvent debtors to favor some creditors over others.
Editorial from Washington reports Reagan's inter state commerce bill passes the House after eight years of effort. It doubts Senate passage. Also notes Craig versus Sheila election in Alabama favored Craig by over 3000 votes and highlights public events ahead including Inauguration preparations at the Pension Building and addresses by John W. Daniel.
Georgia notes report a possible machine shop in Hawkinsville and other local items including a Rabun County pond carp six years old at twenty inches, a Crawford News claim of hogs weighing 1,300 pounds, and oat crop damage from severe cold in Eastman. Other notices mention liquor licensing in Sparta, the death of Myra Clark Gaines, and regional civic and religious notes.
A six or seven year old negro child died near Waco on the 4th from hydrophobia after being bitten by a mad dog sixty days earlier. The animal barked and snapped at noises and died in intense agony. A Quitman Free Press note mentions Henry Sherman a longtime sneak thief who raped a three year old near the depot, with a posse in pursuit and lynching talk after his capture.
Reported fires near Thomasville and Camilla with property losses and a break in at McIntyre’s Thomasville safes. Sheriff election tallies in Thomas County favor the Democratic nominee. Local church and college activities resume in Thomasville. Inquiries into a Coroner’s inquest in Camilla and a murder indictment of George W. Cheves. A fatal shooting near Dawson and a drowning incident in Columbus. Debates on establishing a Bureau of Immigration for Georgia, urged by Alabama papers.
Inquiry on the best tanning method features Isaac H. Bailey with formulas using alum salt and saltpeter plus a second method with oil of vitriol in water to render skins pliable. Also notes W W Thompson winning a Japan persimmon fruit prize at the World’s Exposition and a tip on fireplace grate sizing to improve heat and reduce smoke.
A series of testimonials extoll Watson's Balsam as invaluable for family use. A Bainbridge merchant reports relief from years of pain after considering surgery. A dog bite case shows rapid calf healing in a week. A family trust in the balsam as a staple remedy in the home.
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