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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
A chaotic blend of notes from Macon, Valdosta, and Georgia politics. Topics include prohibition strain, whiskey seizures, sheriff actions, and discuss ions on church roles and religious psychology. Also cited are railroad baggage rules, mayoral salary talk, and Treasury note proposals amid broader social changes.
The county board met in regular session with Hodges pro tem filling for Chairman Jackson. They reappointed S J Chests nut as county physician and keeper D O Arnett, awarded the court house clock upkeep to Mr Townsend, and discussed road repairs in the southern area after heavy rains. Tax relief applications were mostly granted. An inquest by Justice Gilson on two deceased negroes was noted. The county ordered the sale of three mules, netting about $143 from the one still serviceable.
In Parkers district a constable shot and killed John Ryles after Ryles threatened with three rifles during a dispute over corn from a crib. The scene followed judgment against Ryles’s property and a wife’s fury as Brinson retrieved the corn. The constable was later brought to the city and found justified after testimony.
The docket enumerates numerous civil actions including ejectments, injunctions, land disputes, alimony, petitions and appeals. Named parties include Berman Sapp Godwin Swindell Midland Henderson Nash Davidson Smith Chattahoochee Lumber Company and many others with actions ranging from ejectment to injunction and land complaints.
The Dermoe republishes the corrected resources total for Bainbridge State Bank as officially presented. Loans and Discounts 287295.27 Overdrafts 2145.53 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank 5000.90 Banking House 7000.00 Furniture and Fixtures 3500.00 Due from Banks and Bankers in State 30472.58 Due from Banks and Bankers in other States 11085.61 Currency 18981.00 Gold 0 Silver nickels and pennies 13130.03 Checks and cash items 623.24 Total 379448.26.
DeVoe’s January forecast details a major equinostial storm forming January 16 over the Mississippi Valley and moving east with heavy rains in the Gulf States. The period runs through the 31st with alternating cold, blustery, cloudy, and stormy spells including a Texas storm forming late month.
A calendar from C. Malloy of Brooks typ in New York lists periods 16 to 18 as severe storm with heavy gales, 19 to 21 as a cold wave, 22 to 24 warm, 25 to 26 storm with high winds, 27 to 29 cold, and 30 to 31 warm. It forecasts the month will be warmer than average with above average precipitation.
The forecast predicts general rain in the Southern Middle Atlantic and New England states from the 14th to 18th with a windy period the 19th to 23rd and a storm wave the 24th to 28th. A great blizzard storm and snow blockades are expected in the west and northwest with freezing weather reaching as far south as Louisiana. Mild wave returns 29th to 31st with variable conditions in Gulf and South Atlantic states. Moon phases affect next seven days weather with near moon changes bringing fair weather and near midday changes bringing wetter conditions.
A block of announcements dated August 1, 1907, by S A Roddenbery and John M Brown show campaigns for Congress in the Second District and State Senator from the Eighth District. Roddenbery pledges direct outreach to promote Georgia’s moral and political principles, seeking national endorsement and statutes. Brown runs as White Democratic primary candidate endorsing the 1907 platform and aims to serve county district state interests with conservatism and equity.
A formal announcement from C W Wimberly declares candidacy for reelection as Clerk of the Superior Court. He asks county voters for support in the upcoming primary and pledges to work to merit past public confidence.
A three year deputy sheriff candidate pledges faithful impartial administration if elected. He appeals to voters of the Democratic White Primary for support in the upcoming election.
Db R Barber announces candidacy for Sheriff of Decatur County pending the Democratic Primary. He notes four years as Deputy Sheriff and asks fellow citizens for support.
A. B. Griffin declares his run in the Democratic Primary for sheriff of Decatur County. He pledges energy and capability to discharge the duties and asks for the suffrages of fellow citizens.
J W Butts announces candidacy for re election as Tax Collector of Decatur County subject to the Democratic Primary. He thanks supporters and expresses intent to continue serving in the office he has filled to the satisfaction of many.
The candidate announces re election for County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary. He pledges continued fidelity to duty and asks fellow citizens for their support. He expresses gratitude for past favors and seeks continued service in the office.
E H Daniel declares candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the Democratic White Primary. He pledges faithful attendance if elected, notes thirty years in Decatur County, and asks friends to support him while acknowledging limited time for a full canvass.
In a public notice addressed to White voters, T B Maxwell announces his candidacy for re election as Ordinary of Decatur County in the White Democratic Primary. He pledges fidelity to justice equity and the law and thanks supporters for their aid.
For additional Announcements and comments thereon, see the inside pages of this issue of The Democrat.
The document lists jurors for the adjourned term of the Superior Court to begin February 3 1898. Notable names include W Eubanks J M Dollar J W Covington TH Holt WK Swift JP Harriis LH Clett JT Humphrey I Kwilecki N Hodges WH Sullivan EB Townsend CM Freeman WT Miller WRohnson GE Hornsby D WN Miller GW Dollar JL Griffin A B Griffin HV Whittle DR Barber. The case of C C Brown v Sowers seeks an injunction to stop defendants from interfering with plaintiff at Delko where timber is cut from numerous land lots under a timber lease with Bowers Sheffield Hartfield.
Letters from readers praise Peruna as curing pelvic disorders and other ailments. Mrs. Caroline Kramer and Mrs. Wilda Mooers recount long ordeals with doctors before Peruna brought relief and improved health.
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