Sherman’s Returning Board Bill Sparks Debate In Senate
The article notes Senator Sherman proposes a national system of state and congressional district boards appointed by the President to oversee elections. It contrasts this with the Louisiana returning board and questions whether such control would keep the Republican Party in power. Also included is Georgia’s appeal to immigrants, praising agriculture, railroads, and Georgia’s attractors for settlers, as reported by the Savannah News and Albany Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Louisiana
Hayes
Senate
McSi
Louisana
Eliza Pinkston
Wells
Anderson
South
Monster raft of piles sails toward Thames bridge span
A vast raft of piles, part of the Thames bridge project, arrived at New Haven harbor aboard tugs after a 42 day voyage from South Carolina. The 1009 by 24 by 9 foot structure carried more than 1,009,000 board feet and lost about 147 piles near Saybrook, with searches launched for the missing pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
South Carolina
New London
Warren Roosevelt
Saybrook
Saybrook Or Thereabouts, When Onc
Chesapeake City
Delaware City
New York Harbor
New Haven
Norwich Courant
The Riches of the South Imply Shift to Manufacturing
In a New York Star assessment the South is called the continent’s richest undeveloped region with vast resources and forests. It argues future growth will hinge on manufacturing, drawing northern labor, reducing sectional prejudice, and expanding railways as southern industry prospers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
New York Star
Why the Queen Saves Money in the Autumn
London World reports a royal economy plan involving the queen and the prince of Wales to set aside savings for the future children of the prince should he marry before becoming king or die as prince. The plan trims Yeomen and Buckhounds posts, may save up to but likely less than 30000 per year, and awaits parliamentary sanction with Gladstone's approval noted.
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Prince of Wales
Princesses of Wales
Reys
Duke of Albany
Mr. Gladstone
Sir John Rose
Gladstone
Sir John
Home of Commons
London
Mrs Lamar Daughter Of Georgia Politician And Judge
The Philadelphia Times notes Mrs Henrietta Dean Lamar as the junior lady of the supreme court in the Lamar family. Daughter of James Dean of Georgia, she wed Judge William Holt and later her current husband Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar. Her wealth and social praise marked her as a belle across the Georgia south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Lamar
Henrietta Dean Lamar
Supreme Court
Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar
Lamar
James Dean
Georgia
Macon
South
Willian
Holt
Empire State of the South
Cabinet
Philadelphia Times
South Sees Industrial Boom Lift South to Independence
Ti Independent South notes a shift from the south importing goods to heavy domestic manufacturing. Over three years, more than 150 new plants have sprung up, including 76 iron furnaces, 52 tool shops, and 300 machine shops. Railcar, locomotive works, canneries, and diverse factories empower local supply with southern coal and iron, signaling solid prosperity and a move toward symmetrically developed national independence.
Oak City H and L Company asked to join fire crew
A fire at Mr. Wrights residence reveals the Oak City H & L Company failed to appear on duty. The letter calls for more members, condemns critics, and urges those not active to join. It mocks out of town and detained members and promotes Dr. Pierce remedies in a dated vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Eorrors
Oak City
Dr. Pierce
In Love With His Wife And Dr Pierce’s Prescription
Mrs Carrie R of Toronto asks how to regain her husband’s love after years of happiness turned distant In the piece she cites her seven years of marriage and six months of change urging Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a restorative tonic believed to revitalize the system and womb and renew affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie R
Toronto
Dr. Pierce
Dr King s New Discovery and Electric Bitters Ad
A local newspaper ad block extols Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds and Electric Bitters as effective tonics. It promotes trial bottles free at Zacharias Drug Store with testimonials from merchants and customers, claiming cures and guaranteed satisfaction.
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N.H. Frohlichstein
Mobile
Ais
Dr. G
Dr. King
Zacharias Ug
Woman’s Discovery and Cure by Local Lady
A county woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, claimed to be cured after seven years of illness with Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. After three months of coughing and sleepless nights, she reportedly slept well after the first dose and was cured with one bottle. The ad promotes W. C. Hamrick & Co of Shelby, N. C., and Zacharias’ Drug Store in Bainbridge, Ga., offering free trial bottles.
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U. S. Treasury
Dr. King
Accor
I Zacharias
W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Bucklens
Dr. Ing
I. Zacharias
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Zacharias’ Drug Store
Bainbridge, Ga
Decatur Sheriff Sale in Bainbridge Georgia 1889
Decatur County will sell at Bainbridge court house on the first Tuesday in February next during legal hours. Property includes land lots 286 315 east half 316 northwest corner 317 and 17.5 acres in 317 southwest corner in Isid district totaling 580 acres. Land conveyed to M ONeal and J M Ingram by Cunningham 1878 and 1877, levied as John M Ingram’s property in a Superior Court fifa for Charles L. Flint. January 2 1889. L F Patterson Sheriff.
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Georgia
Decatur
Bainbridge
Isid County
T. A
E. P. Cunningham
M. O’neal
Jno. M. Ingram
B.B. Bower
Maston O’neil
J. M. Ingram
Udon
John M. Ingram
Cei
Fifa
Charles L. Flint
Jno
Bambriecatur
Said County
John
Elizabeth Harrell
Justice
Sheriff Sale Notices From Bainbridge Georgia 1889
Two sheriff sale notices from Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia dated January 2 1889. One describes the west half of lot 134 in the 1st district pledged to satisfy a justice court fi fa against J D and Elizabeth Harrell in favor of H B Ebblich Co. The other advertises a sale of Greenberry Thomas property for a fi fa in favor of Masten O Neal, listing 250 acres more or less in the 14th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur
Court House
Bainbridge
Said
Greenberry Thomas
Raetee
G. M
Masten O'Neal
L. F. Patterson
Property sale notice in Fowlstown Georgia
Dennis Philyaw residence in Decatur County faces a levy on three fourths of an acre in Fowlstown part of lot 230 in district 20. Property bounds include a road to Abner Averitt and lands owned by Averitt and Hayes. Levied to satisfy two Justice Court claims by C A Costen. Defendant in possession. January 2, 1689. LP Gaal.
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Georgia
Decatur County
Bainbridge
Fowlstown
Dennis Philgaw
Fowlatown
Abner Averitt's
Bargain Shoes and Dry Goods Sale Ad
W. C. JONES offers discounted textiles and clothing including 50,000 yds thread checks at 5c per yd and 20,000 yds shirting at 5c. 15,000 yds sheeting at 6c, 400 pieces dress goods from 6c to 82 1-2c, 100 pieces new style prints at 5c. Shoes priced for ladies and children, plus men’s calf and work shoes, and tobacco boxes at bulk low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Outrageous March Sale Slashes 9 Piece Ladies Cloth
A local store announces a closing out sale to clear winter stock by March 1. It touts 9 pieces of ladies cloth at 45c a yard, down from 75c, and offers remaining buggy billiness at $6 to $9. No credit after the sale, with a blunt demand for cash and a warning there will be no extensions or lawsuits.
Prices for Bainbridge and Surrounding Country Originator
The Originator and Controller of prices for Bainbridge and surrounding country report on pricing levels, market signals, and potential policy actions affecting local commerce and households. Key figures and regional coverage are outlined with emphasis on cost impacts and regional trade.
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Bainbridge
Land sale notice for Beasley estate in Decatur County Georgia
Under an order of the Ordinary of Troup county Georgia I will sell on the first Tuesday in February next before the courthouse door Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia lot 336 in the fifteenth district originally Early now Decatur county belonging to the estate of Maria L Beasley deceased Terms cash Reference Hon D A Russell J A BEASLEY Administrator This January 2nd 1889. The sale will occur in Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia of another property described as lot No Tea in the 22 District except 62 acres on the north line, levied on as the property of Ira H Cox in satisfaction of a Superior Court Fi Fa in favor of Patten Lane Merriman & Co vs E A Cox & Bros This January 2nd 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur
J. K. Pullen
Riley Harrell
Court of Ordinary
J. Munnerlyn
Troup County
Bainbridge
Decatur County
Early
Maria L. Beasley
D. A. Russell
J. A. Beasley
Court House
Gear
Ira
H. Cox
E. A. Cox & Bros. Ta
Patten Lane Merriman & Co
E. A. Cox & Bros
L. F. Patterson
Administrator's Sale of Chester Estate in Decatur County
Under a court order, 448 acres off lots 9 and 10 in the 19th District of Decatur County are to be sold at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in February. The property, belonging to W. A. Chester, is to be paid half cash and the rest in one and two years. Dec 17, 1888. J. W. Chest Administrator.
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Georgia
Decatur County
Court of Ormac
Said County
W. A. Chester
J. W. Chest
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Nya
I. E., Huassett & Jno. M. Brown
Albany Advertiser
Presid
I. Zac
Zacharias
Decatur Sheriff’s Sale
Decatur Sheriff's Sale
Kums
Kristmas
FLINT
Santa
Claus
Mioney
Yours Trust
J. Strpurary & Se
W. C. Jones
Just
He. Covad
E. J. Morgan
Bainbridy
Z. B. NussBaum
S. P. Wilson
Green Shade Church
E. A. Griner
M. J. Griner
C. J. Muxgerrin
Aaron Andrews
Sam Andrews
C.J. Munnerlin
Joseph Trawick
L. Trawick
Citalion
J. F. Willder
Thomas L
Henry M
Susan E. Willder
Watts
C. J. Munnerlyn
Miler County
J. B. McCullers
Lila McCullers
A. J. Kimbrel
Urhaty
W. L. Dou
Police
Rae
W. L. Doug
Georgia Midland
Tom Ridge
G. F. Westmoney
Bain
Powell Berts
Hof Mercantile and Naval Stores
Powell
Fairchilds Poxecatur
Sherman Fulford
Pond Town
Miller County
O. G. Gurley
Geo. F.land
W. J. Folds
C.J. Munnerlyn
Ordinary
I Point
Wuly
Isaac L.boyett
RD Brown
Joseph Brunson
AJ Brunson
Jd H Alday
JL Dickenson
Decatur Court of Ordinary
AJ Chambers
Devatur
R. H. Crawford
J. H. Boyett
Sail
TC Munnerlyn
Iside
Chatta
Bam
Hoochee River
Boyes
J. H. BO S Brunson
B. A. W. Waynes
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