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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
7
Stray dog sought with liberal reward for recovery. White dog with liver spots, stub tail, last seen near Westmoreland. Also an advertisement for Shaw & Camp and Pain Balm cream products from RR local dealer.
From the Quincy New Era Mr May Lazarus and Mies Roealis Ottinger of Quincy will marry tonight in Quincy. Bainbridge friends extend earnest congratulations to the groom and best wishes to the couple. A stray three year old Jersey cow with a split in the right ear is missing from Blowing Cave District near Bainbridge. liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery. Miss Susie Beile Dickson leaves Quincy for Bainbridge Atlanta and Paris Texas then home. Chamberlain's Pain Balm and a cloth bound to affected parts bring prompt relief for pain and rheumatism. sold by R L Hicks.
The firm announces new meat prices effective immediately for beef cut and roast per pound with seconds at 10 194 cents and roughs at 8 cents. Donalson & Co G B Johnson Bainbridge Ga dates December 4 1900.
Friday morning a night watchman found a thief inside the commissary at the Flint River Mills. The burglar, identified as Gus Dunlap, fled toward the city but was captured near the bridge by the watchman and later handed to the Sheriff. This marks the second recent burglary at the store, likely by the same man, who faces penitentiary time.
The People Bank of Bainbridge opened in July with 25000 capital under W S Witham president and shows at January 2 1901 assets of 81577.62 including loans 4614.46 and cash 28853.08 liabilities 81566.62 with capital 15000 deposits 55624.29. Maj James E Dunn appoints in Civil War era Georgia Military College as commandant listing officers for Companies A and B and a sergeant major.
The Democrat pledges to fund half the cash subscription price for three six or twelve month terms to new subscribers in counties with a new church or schoolhouse, up to ten dollars. Send names with half the amount. balance stays for the church or school house. A Baptist church sermon by Pastor Richards drew a large young men audience and featured choir music and a message centered on Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as Thyself.
The court orders adjournment to the first Monday in February 1901 and directs the regular panel of thirty six petit jurors serving this week to appear and serve during the adjourned term. Dated November 23 1901. W N Spence JSC A Co by order of the Court C W Wimberley Clerk.
J W Burney is presented as architect and builder and as agent for Hardword mantels doors sash and blinds and handles contracts for first class cement sidewalks in this period notice.
A mid 1900s style home health note describes grip symptoms and self care. It advises keeping dry and warm wearing proper underclothing, getting eight hours sleep and cold baths, body massage if needed, avoiding excesses, and presents a home remedy mixing phenacetine salicylate and quinine salicylate into pills to take over hours.
John Halloway of French Camp Mississippi details thirty years of diarrhoea and failed hope before using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports complete cure after several bottles and urges availability for others. Sold by R. L. Hicks.
Notice to all contractors and architects that on the first Tuesday in March 1901 the Decatur County Board of Commissioners will meet in Bainbridge Georgia to receive and consider plans and specifications for a brick courthouse with stone finishings. Building cost not to exceed 35000 dollars. Communications addressed to R A Lytle Chairman Bainbridge Ga.
A Bainbridge druggist announces a return to cash transactions starting January 1 1901 ending all credit accounts. He promises half price prescription fees under cash terms and offers home delivery with porter payment options. Ledgers will be burned March 1 at 11 am in front of the store.
A testimonial from Erie, Massachusetts praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for curing backache pain and digestive woes. The writer credits the product with restoring health and vitality after a year of illness. The notice urges women to seek Mrs. Pinkham’s advice, offering free guidance from Lynn, Massachusetts.
Quaker ton ic promotes blood purification and strength for weak sufferers, claimed to aid digestion and nervous system. Quaker Pain Balm targets neuralgia and rheumatic pain. Quaker White Wonder Soap and Quaker Healing Salve offer skin care and eruptions relief. Sold by all druggists in Cincinnati.
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