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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
7
The readable fragments suggest a recent ruling involving the department in arrears and settlement terms. It mentions a publisher and rates, but details are fragmented and uncertain.
Smoke and flames engulf the Yeading Company warehouse as firemen battle the blaze. Two full supply lines deliver water while crews save adjacent shops including a grocery, with estimated losses around 20 000 dollars. Police and officers aid as a second story report notes hot spots and dogs on the scene.
The county board of education held its monthly session with all members present except one son of Fowltown. WD presided as president, JS was the school superintendent, and the secretary was in attendance. The board was urged to call an election within the district to fill vacancies and consider consolidations under state law. Citizens urged trustees to endorse holding an election on the question of abolishing and reestablishing the Reynoldsville school as the public school in the district. Some districts would continue as public schools as last year. Nineteen white schools and fifty-one colored schools will be in use this year, with twenty-eight in operation and thirty-eight in the colored group in operation.
A 19th century note touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria poison, claiming rapid relief from chills, jaundice, stomach and liver issues, back pain, and general misery. It promises a money back guarantee and sells at drug stores.
S Brinson announces his candidacy for Representative from Decatur county subject to the Democratic white Primary on Wednesday March 11 1908. He solicits citizen support and pledges to perform duties fearlessly and conscientiously for the public good.
W M Harrell announces candidacy for re election as Judge of the City Court of Bainbridge. He states he will faithfully strive to merit continued confidence if the White Democratic Primary favors his renomination.
Citizens of Decatur County hear two Democratic primary notices. M. E. O Neal announces candidacy for Solicitor of the City Court of Tambridge and asks white voters for support. J D Talbert seeks the county Ordinary seat promising conscientious and prompt duties if elected.
Aaron P. Long announces his candidacy for the office of Receiver of Taxes in the upcoming Democratic White Primary. A lifelong county Democrat, he pledges to faithfully discharge duties and asks Democratic voters and friends to support him, noting time constraints before the primary.
Authorized notice announces W. T. Nicholson as a candidate for Tax Collector of Decatur County in the Democratic Primary. If elected, he pledges a faithful and conscientious discharge of duties.
A candidate announces for County Commissioner in the White Democratic Primary on March 11 from the Fourth District to succeed J. E. Harrell. The speaker pledges faithful service, prudent public spending, and low taxes, signing as R. E. L. Monroe.
Machinery digs the canal faster and cuts labor costs in paint production. L. M. Paint with L. M. White Lead is claimed to wear like iron for 10 to 15 years and requires 3 gallons of linseed oil plus 2 moderate houses painted for 60 cents per gallon. The fragmentary ad mentions the Harcware Company and other misread text.
Three full life scholarships offered for sale to young men or women. Institutions include Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta and Albany, Thomasville Business College, and Stanley's Business College in Macon. Scholarships promise securing paid positions with salaries from 75 to 150 dollars per month. See or write Editor Democrat Bainbridge Ga.
J B Price guardian of minor children in Florida will apply on the first Monday in February 1908 to Judge W N Spence at the Decatur County Court House for an order to sell six acres shaped parallelogram on Lot 420 in the 21st District of Decatur County Georgia. Proceeds would be reinvested in other property as the estate is non producing and distant from the guardian's residence, making upkeep costly.
Adjourned term ordered to begin the first Monday in February at 10:30 in the morning with the regular panel of twenty four traverse jurors from the second week of the term to serve during the adjourned period. Official order dated November 22, 1907, signed by Judge W. A. C. ALC and Clerk C. W. Wimberly.
Petition to the Superior Court of Decatur County Georgia seeks incorporation of Taylor Trading Company for twenty years with renewal option. Capital stock of 10000 dollars, potentially rising to 25000, with paid-in capital over half. Business includes general mercantile goods dry goods groceries and related trades. Principal office to be in Attapulgus Georgia. Filed January 1 1908 by J L Taylor W C Perry and J T Taylor with attorney John R Wilson. Clerk Wimberley certifies copy.
Marvel Theater Company promotes a refined vaudeville lineup at the Margre venue with weekly changes each Monday Wednesday and Friday. Ladies and children matinee Fridays at 4 and 5 pm. Admission five cents. No late admissions after start.
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