Bainbridge's boom tied to Alabama Midland progress
Bainbridge accelerates as Alabama Midland Railroad advances. Locomotives Bainbridge and Gordon arrive. five miles ready at Montgom ery line, grading poised for Ghattahoochee river crossing. Roundhouse, repair shop planned. town hosts investors and subscribers while urging rail connections and hotel expansion.
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Alabama Midland Railroad
Bainbridge
Cuthbert Liberal
Cuthbert
Williamson
Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus
Florida
Bainbridge and Tallahassee
Decatur
Southern
S. W. Georgia
Flint
Atlanta
Cuo
Alabama Midland
Old Town
Roundhouse
Bruton
Griffin
Hines
Henry Griffin
Montgomery
J. W. Woolfolk
Capt. Woolfolk
Midland
Reuben Donaison
Red Bluff
For You Tur Democrat Appeals for Subscriber Settlements
The paper asks all debtors for subscriptions job work and advertising to call and settle up. Many owe small amounts which together would quickly improve the paper's finances and allow material improvements in its mechanical makeup. Call and settle at once.
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R. A. Connell
Bainbridge
Alabama Midland Railroad
Montgomery
Decatur
Col. Russell
J. D. Harrell
Munnerlyn
Jackson
Talbert
Gurley
Bower
O’neal
Campbell
Lytle
Blount
Hines
Dickenson
Subhers
Nussbaum
Whigham
Tur Democrat
Tragic Burn Injury in Butler Family Downfield
Dr. L H Peacock reports probable death of Henry Butler’s eldest daughter from a fatal brush fire burn near Elijah Rich’s home. Butler himself suffered severe hand injuries as he fought to tear off burning clothing and save his daughter who lost pulse after the blaze. The incident occurred Monday at 11 o'clock in a field while clearing land with cotton garments spreading flames.
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L. H. Peacock
Henry Butler
Elijah Rich
Bainbridge urged to follow Albany into cotton sector rise
The piece credits Albany with doubling cotton receipts by a Compress and adding a cotton seed oil mill and variety works, urging Bainbridge to imitate the growth to avoid hindering its own development. It asks what local businessmen will do to seize opportunity and prevent trade loss. It also promotes Mrs. M. J. Reynolds Millinery in Bainbridge offering a full fall and winter stock of ladies and children's goods with fashion knowledge.
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Raphael Pumpelly
J. L. Sweat
Waycross
Fred Smith
Chicago
Stegalls
Water Street
Clarence Wilson
Fort Gaines
Bainbridge
James Williams
Attapalgus
Alabama Midland
Ste
Stega
H. F. Sharon
Quincy
D. T. Wilson
Faceville
Decatur County
Georgia
Sharon
Stegall
Water Ag
Albany
Chattahoochee
George L. Lloyd
Breed
Wisconsin
Northwest
Mayd
Variety Works &c. Bainbridge
M. J. Reynolds
Desatur
Physician Settles in Bainbridge to Practice Medicine
W. E. Hunter, M. D., states he has never contemplated leaving Bainbridge and remains permanently located there to practice medicine.
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Bainbridge
W. E. Hunter
M. D
Dr H D Wilson Dentist Office Ad
Dr H D Wilson located above Ehrlich & Co offers first class dental work. Call and visit for your dental needs.
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H. D. Wilson
H. B. Ehrlich & Co
Notice to Teachers Heads to Upcoming Examinations
Notice from O. J. Muxnertyn County School Commissioner announcing examinations for white teachers on Tuesday the 29th and colored teachers on Wednesday the 30th. January 2, 1889.
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O. J. Muxnertyn
Albany News Encourages Frugal Industry and Hopeful Outlook
The Albany News urges debtors to renew industry and economy, noting that fear has lessened in years and a brighter outlook is possible. It emphasizes personal thrift and labor as essential to collective success and liquidating indebtedness.
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Albany News
W C Jones Offers Deep Discounts on Cloths Shoes and Tobacco
Retailer W C Jones lists yardage and fabric specials including 50 000 yards thread checks 20 000 yards shirting 15 000 yards sheeting. fabrics and ladies and men's footwear priced from 25 to 2500 per item with tobacco at 25 35 and 40 cents per pound.
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Jersey
Outrageous Clearing of Winter Stock Ends Soon
Local retailer slashes prices on Ladies Cloth at 45c per yard versus 75c, aiming to clear all winter goods by March 1. Two day sale promises drastic markdowns to make room for spring stock. buggy harness also discounted to 6 8 and 9 dollars. Cash only, no negotiations, no extensions.
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Addie Ingram
Thomasville
Mitchell House
Homer Dickenson
Atlanta
Homer
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Bainbridge, GA
W A Carr
Buck Smith
Tom Smith
Attapulgus
Willie Tonge
W. G. D. Tonge
Jacksonville
Will
Ransom Roberts
Sharon House
Broad Street
Tlowe
Iain Jimbo
Live Oak
Fla
W. W. Wright
Polleys Mill
Fair Grounds
Democrat
Woolfolk
Major Haynes
Havanna
Aboajo Vuelta
Antilleg
Lelia Dillard
Western Union Company
New York
J. R. Graves
Lamb
John I Robison
East Water Street
W. R. Moore
Columbus
People’s Line Steamboats
Daudite
Effie Moore
Miss Brown
Miss Battle
Lloyd Brothers
Neillville
Midland Railroad
Omi
Dorms
Teene
John M. Brown
M. L. Doughtry
Puahaei
C. J. Munnerlyn
Prince Gordon
Katie Gordon
Voree
Atrne
Wimberley
CW. Wheenney
B. B
C. A. Ce
Cuirtox
B.C. Brap
Bowne
W. C. Jones
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