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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
3
Fourth quarterly report shows water tax and electricity collections for October to December 1907, plus city tax licenses fines and street receipts totaling 24 348 07. Overdrawn accounts and vouchers list balance brought forward and cash on hand at January 1 1908 of 7 709 85.
Washington issued a December 4 1907 order denying regular newspaper postage to weekly papers sent to subscribers owing more than a year. We urge arrears to be settled at once. If not paid by April 1 1908 their names will be stricken from the list.
Three life scholarships advertised for sale to young men and women at Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta and Albany, Thom asville Business College and Stanley s Business College in Macon. Each school promises first class standing and job placement for graduates with salaries from 75 to 150 dollars monthly. Contact Editor Democrat Bainbridge Georgia. Laundry service note appears but unclear.
Two o clock program for Lee’s Birthday at the Bainbridge court house next Saturday after noon includes a prayer by Rev Reamy a school chorus trained by Miss Ben Jackson a prize essay contest offered by the Bainbridge U D C president a male quartet an address by Rev Dr Fogarty a solo by Mrs Boca Belcher and Crosses of Honor bestowed by Mrs John E Donalson Master of Ceremonies will be Jahn E Donalson assisted by Annie Campbell Veterans and Crosses of Honor bearers will be Randolph Chason Clark Gurley with the chapter president. Miss Elizabeth Crawford to collect veterans names for Crosses of Honor. Community urged to attend in honor of the Veterans and Gen Lee. <rest of program details follow>
At the last regular meeting President T E Gurr presiding, the board arranged to present the freight case before the US Commerce Commission. They discussed a Bainbridge Decatur county advertising scheme, including a booklet on an elaborate scale and outreach to other towns in the county.
An 8 year old gentle donkey with harness and cart is offered for sale for $40. Applicants should contact Mrs L S DesveRGERS for the house rental inquiry at Crawford Street and Mrs A J Toxtrson at 506 Crawford Street.
Local ad features Mrs. Molly Mosley of August Ga praising Dean's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney issues. She reports relief after two boxes, noting improved sleep and health. Product sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. agents in the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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