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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
The business manager of The Democrat urges all in arrears to settle with him at once following a Post Office Department ruling. Back subscriptions must be settled or be dropped as transmission at publisher rates will no longer be allowed. Settlement may be made by note payable at the subscriber's convenience.
Macon Ga January 20 1908 The State Democratic Executive Committee invites members to meet in Atlanta February 6 1908 at 12 noon in the Piedmont Hotel assembly room Chairman A L Mitter reports. Also notes preparations for a single early primary to cover national delegates and state officials.
Editor John M. Brown of the Bainbridge Democrat launches a bid for the Eighth District State Senate. The endorsements from Bainbridge papers praise his convictions, Democratic loyalty, and Reform stance, noting support for Calvin Virginia act reforms and increased Confederate pensions.
Jonn M. Brown pledges to push a January annual payment for Confederate pensions and to raise the yearly amount from 60 to 75 dollars. He frames the plan as benefiting veterans and widows, funded from existing appropriations for less meritorious objects.
The notice invites voters to consider Chase Harrell Jr. as a Democratic candidate for Representative in the coming Legislative election. Described as a popular young man and active in business, he is the eldest son of the late Mr Chase Harrell and grandson of Hon W W Harrell of Climax, seen as a strong party loyalist and advocate of Democratic principles.
The Democrat highlights Simeon Brinson as a candidate for county representative in the upcoming primary on March 1. Brinson is described as a lifelong Democrat of the old school and a proponent of reform and sound democracy, with confidence in his election.
Hon Wm M Harrell, serving Bainbridge City Court, announces candidacy for re election in the Democratic Primary. The editorial endorses him as a worthy jurist and popular public servant, noting he currently has no opposition. The piece invites voter support and reference to the announcement.
Life long citizen R E L Monroe seeks the District seat as County Commissioner to succeed J E Harrell. The endorsement praises his capabilities and promises faithful service for taxpayers if elected.
Solicitor Col M E Oneal announces his candidacy for re election to the City Court Solicitor post in the Democratic Primary. He is described as an ideal prosecuting officer and is unopposed so far, with supporters urging voters to back him in the primary.
The piece notes Brinson as a candidate for Ordinary in the March Primary alongside Richmond. Col Talbert, a lawyer and former County Surveyor, is praised as a straight Democrat and capable man who would serve faithfully if elected. It also includes a testimonial for Electric Bitters from R M James of Louellen South Carolina claiming cures for malaria chills and jaundice with quick relief.
Superintendent J S Bradwell reports receipt of the state salary check for six months of 1907 and notes the delay for teachers. The county totals show 125 teachers, with whites and colored, male and female, plus license grades and normal training. White pupil enrollment exceeds two thousand with steady attendance. district schools improve as local tax support rises. A $5 prize has been authorized for essays on 1862 in the Confederacy, with last contest won by Climax school in Decatur county. Justice Russell presides over an active court with stock disputes involving E C Gainey and W F Atkinson.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine reports improved digestion liver and bowels after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. The ad promises a refund of trial money at all drug stores if customers are disappointed. Each bottle costs 25 cents.
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