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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
2
In Ambridge Georgia the January 18 1900 issue notes candidates across the state announcing for fall elections. It cites Col Richard Hobbs named judge of Albany city court and predicts a tough year as Republicans organize against Democrats. It also references Bryan Sulzer jokes and commentary from multiple papers.
Governor Candle names Hon. B A Denmark of Chatham county and Hon. Byron B Bower Jr of Decatur county to university board vacancies caused by deaths of Colonels Screven and McIntyre. Bower, a former legislator and prominent Georgian, is praised for public service and university support.
The Georgia Pine promoters led by Col J P Williams advance a trunk line from Bainbridge to Arlington connecting with Central of Georgia and extending north to Cuthbert Columbus and Chattanooga. Southward it would reach Tallahassee creating a Florida entry. The project repeats historic efforts and highlights regional commerce and growth.
Records reveal Richmond officials offered a $60 000 house gift to General Robert E Lee for his family. He declined in a November 12 1863 letter, noting the house unnecessary and requesting funds aid soldiers families instead.
The community learned on last Wednesday that Mr W O Donalson of Donalsonville had died after months of illness. He was a native of the city known for his genial nature, lived in Florida then Donalsonville. His funeral with Masonic honors drew many mourners. He leaves two daughters, a mother, and many relatives and friends. sincere condolence offered. Also notice Graves News Depot offers Richard Carvel and latest magazines and newspapers.
Hawes & Hawes advertise loans secured on improved farm and city property at seven percent per year for three or five years with a privilege to prepay up to twenty percent annually. The notice also promotes Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic and a Poland China hog listing by H B Brockett of Bainbridge Georgia.
A Second Baptist church organization will convene in Tab ernacle Hall next Sunday at 11 00 with charter member enrollment at 10 30. The sermon titled The Kind of a Church the Lord needs today. Night service at 7 30 Should the Sinner be Taught to Pray for Salvation E R Carswell pastor. Also puppy listing and press purchase note.
Next sixty days tax titles offer sale of lots in Decatur county across multiple districts including 15th 16th 19th 20th 21st and 23rd with specific lot numbers listed. Also advertising antiseptic burn remedy and fire starter products sold by local merchants.
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