Bainbridge Notes and Local Happenings Reach New Quarters Next Week
The Bainbridge community reports its newspaper moving to new quarters on Broughton Street with a reduced issue next week. Local items praise hotels, telegraph operation, and the Alabama Midland Railroad, while noting illnesses, church services, and civic activity. The piece highlights the Sharon House, Veranda, and strong regional figures including Col. Hawes, Dr. Battle, and S. D. Zacharias, plus remarks on education and the Farmers Alliance.
Fire at Bainbridge Residence Prompts War then Fire Company Praise
A Tuesday morning blaze at Hon. W. W. Wright’s South Broad street home drew Bainbridge fire units Stonewall and Morgan to the scene. Morgan volunteers earned praise while Hook and Ladder failed to respond due to reduced membership. Wright’s loss is estimated under $100 with insurance through J. D. Harrell & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Broad Street
Stonewall and
Morgan
Hook & Ladder Company
Bainbridge
Stonewall
T. B. Gremmer
Georgia
Wright
J. D. Harrell & Bro
Court Remark Sparks Mercy Plea in November Trial
In November Court, Judge D. A. Russell defended Sandy Banks, a Black man, accused of assaulting a Black woman. The attorney urged mercy with a quoted passage about mercy and charity, provoking laughter as the jury returned a verdict of no mercy. O. G Bainbridge, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Russell
Sandy Banks
Bainbridge, Ga
Card of Thanks to Bainbridge Firemen and Citizens
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to the Bainbridge firemen for saving the speaker's residence from destruction on the morning of the 15th. The writer praises their prompt and efficient work, noting it surpassed any previous fire service experience in twenty years as a local fireman, and extends thanks to citizens for their aid and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Decatur County Alliance backs halt on commercial fertilizers
In a county alliance meeting the group adopted a resolution urging farmers to skip commercial fertilizers this year due to rising prices. The writer praises Decatur farmers for leading a move toward independence, predicts lower costs and urges emulation across the South, citing past trust failures and substitutes like pine straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Alliance
Decatur County
Decatur Alliance
Farmers Alliance
Osnaburgs
Great Trust
Decatur
Elegant Reception for Homer Dickenson’s Bride in Bainbridge
Mrs. E O Dickinson hosted a Tuesday night reception at her home for friends of Homer Dickenson and his bride. Guests arrived after nine, the hall and rooms were adorned with evergreens and flowers, the bride received many introductions, a lavish twelve o'clock supper followed, and the event stood unrivaled in Bainbridge for years. The Sharon House is being refurnished by Col Dismukes adding several rooms above Dr Paulett's store, with plans to build a sixty room hotel in May, signaling a local boom in Bainbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Dickinson
Homer Dickenson
Homer
E. O. Dickenson
Bainbridge
Bainbadge
Col. Dismukes
Sharon House
Sharon
Water Street
Alabama Midland R R Grading Near Chattahoochee River
The Alabama Midland Railroad grading should reach the Chattahoochee River by February 1. A large force will cross into Alabama next week, leaving only minor gaps between the city and river. Two thousand men are moving fast on road bed prep in southwest Georgia. Bruton and Griffin, tie contractors, rapid on ties. temporary Flint River bridge to carry locomotives and cars for construction trains. The barge transport plan is deemed impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Midland R. R
Chattahoochee River
Alabama
S. W. Georgia
Alabama Midland
Flint
They Met in Americas Americus GA January 10
Mr J Skinner from Arabia arrives in Americus and weds Miss Net tie Lewis of Bainbridge at 4 pm in the home of Rex A B Campbell. Miss Lewis is accompanied by her mother and Colonel C C Cliatt. The wedding creates a stir among local prominent residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
J. Skinner
Arabia
Misa Nettie Lewis
Bainbridge
C. C. Cliatt
Rex
A. B. Campbell
Captain Patton Leaves Bainbridge for Dothan Visit
Captain J N Patton of the Alabama Midland Surveying Corps travels with wife and daughter to Dothan Alabama. In Bainbridge he is praised for courteous manners good nature and kindness aiding an unfortunate man who recently died by suicide. Mrs Patton is well liked among local ladies with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Patton
Alabama Midland Surveying Corps
Dothen
Ala
Bainbridge
Gants Weds Miss Dora Kurniker in Columbus
Mr Herman Gants, a leading Bainbridge merchant, married Miss Dora Kurniker on the 8th in Columbus. The ceremony followed the Jewish tradition. The couple stayed at the Sharon House in Bainbridge amid warm congratulations from friends. Mrs Gants is sister of Mrs L Zacharias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Dora Kurniker
Gants
Bainbridge
Sharon House
Legion of Friends
L. Zacharias
Death of Mr Wintteram
The death of this gentleman occurred on Monday last from pneumonia. He was an old citizen of our town, a carriage maker by trade and a hard working, honest man. May he find rest beyond the grave. He leaves a family to mourn him, whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Death Notice of Mrs. W. C. Fairchilds in Steam Mill County
The death tolls Mrs. W. C. Fairchilds at her husband’s home near Steam Mill from consumption on the 15th ultimo leaving a husband and six children. She was formerly Miss Smith of Valdosta and sister to the late Mrs. Henry C. Griffin and the late Mrs. W. H. Cunningham, whose many Valdosta friends mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Fairchilds
Miss Smith
Valdosta
Henry C. Griffin
W. H. Cunningham
New Uses for Lemons In Home Cleaning Tips
A housewife shares lemon reuse ideas for kitchen cleaning. Dip leftover lemon halves in salt and rub copper, brass, and steel surfaces to achieve a brilliant finish. Boiling a mouldy lemon in water cleanses dirty saucepans and removes odors such as fish or onions.
A Fine Piece of Work by Mr J E Parkerson
A Democrat notice praises Mr J E Parkerson of C L Beach’s buggy works for a carved wooden frame given to Dr L H Peacock. The frame features bronzed carvings of surgical instruments, praised for accuracy and likeness to metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Parkerson
C. L. Beach
L. H. Peacock
Parkerson
Democrat
Mappily Married Bainbridge News Cheerfully Congratulates Hapless Pair
Our young friend Homer Dickenson married Mrs Florence R Brannon of Eufaula Alabama in Eufaula on Wednesday the 9th. The Democrat congratulates the contracting parties and wishes them a prosperous long voyage on the matrimonial sea. Two Bainbridge men recently took wives from Columbus and Eufaula. A large crowd gathered Saturday with a strong colored race presence. the police kept peace. Rev L B Wilson editor of Whigham Advance visited. Miss Sallie Hawes sister of Hon A L Hawes died after months of illness. burial planned this afternoon. Sidney Scott of the Southern Ex Company left Tuesday for Jesup to Savannah as messenger. Norman Barton goes to Jesup. We back the Bainbridge boys, especially Graves' men. South Georgia Melton Association will meet at Albany on the 16th with freight rate cuts of 20 percent already secured. Melon growers report low profits last season. with low rates and fast trains the business should improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Ingram
J. S. Jordan
Georgia
Atlanta
Cleveland & Thurman
Sterling Roberts
Hancock County
Washington
M. L. Battle
Whigham
Dr. Battles
Alliace
Homer Dickenson
Florence R. Brannon
Eufaula
Ala
Bainbridge
E. O. Dickenson
Democrat
Sidney Scott
So. Ex. Co
Jesup
Savannah
Norman Barton
Graves
South Georgia Melton Association
Albany
Fall and Winter Millinery at Mrs Reynolds Store
Mrs M J Reynolds announces fall and winter millinery stock at her Bainbridge city stand. The collection includes hats, gowns, gloves, flowers, feathers, laces, cloaks, walking jackets, jerseys, hosiery and underwear for ladies and children. Call for inspection and trust her artistry for stylish outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Reynolds
Bainbridge
Decatur
Bainbridge Doctor Announces Permanent Practice
In a personal card, W. E. Hunter M. D. states he has not contemplated leaving Bainbridge and remains permanently located there to practice medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
W. E. Hunter
M. D
Doctor opens office over Ehrlich & Co store
A gentleman announces his dental practice located over the store of H. B. Ehrlich & Co. He invites the public to call and seek his dental services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Ehrlich & Co
Firstoe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Focal
Broughton Street
Znliue
God
Gein
Fred Smith
Quincy
Vermilah
Nell Cooper
E. John
Midland
Spring Creek
Jule Wardell
Proctor Knott
Jim Graves
Miss D
S. D. Zacharias
Ocala
Fla
Col. Hawes
Cleveland
Thurman
Eggleston
Bainbridge High School
R. A. Connell
Connell
Irtus
Henry Braton
Ile
Desvergers
Lanter's Street
J.D. Harrell
J. E. Donalson
North Oarina
A. J. Davis
Samuel B. Richardson
Macon
Christian Advocate
Alabama Midland Railroad
Railroad Notes
Americas
Herman Gants
Mr. Wintteram
Mappily
Prof. Eggleston
Mississippi
Warsaw
L. B. Wilson
Whigham Advance
Sallie Hawes
A. L. Hawes
Wilson
CO. J. Munnervy
County School Com
Albany News
J.T. Hahn
D.S
Hindercorns
John M. Brown
M. L. Douglett
J. Monsnenyn
M. Brown
Caroline Rich
J. Musserurs
Prince Gordon
Youb
B. Bower
C. A.C
Waeoxanxr
Ridge Democrat
A True Co
W. Widemare
B.B
Ofton & Co
Clifton
B.C. Bray
Bowne
Best
Tomancary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!