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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
The document is a July 16 issue of the Official Gazette in Bainbridge Georgia listing official notices from the sheriff ordinary clerk of the superior court and county commissioners. It identifies M B Brown editor and publisher and notes Bainbridge post office registration.
William J. Brean announced he would not seek re election if chosen president, calling the post a gift from the people and pledging sole duty to the nation and God. The piece adds questions about pension official Lindsey amid factional politics and spoils system debates in the era of Hoke Smith and Cleveland.
William J. Bryan, chosen as the Democratic standard bearer at Denver on a two thirds vote, prevailed against strong West and South opposition. The convention was described as the people's gathering, yet Bryan is forecast to lead the party to defeat in November.
In every business house two employee classes exist. The Buneh seek high wages with little service, undermine the boss, and overindulge. The other kind work hard, keep good hours, and push the business. The speaker warns against the twelve dollar weekly class and favors the diligent path like George Ade sought by moving to Chicago.
The speaker notes a few employees who are never laid off or paid less, the ones who keep the wheels turning. They claim intent matters more than brains and contrast self serving plans with work for the house and for all as the wise path to help oneself.
The article recalls the 101st anniversary of Robert E. Lee's birth and the tale of his mother being pronounced dead then found alive in her coffin. At Stratford, Virginia, Mrs. Lee recovered after burial, and over a year later her son Robert E. Lee was born, noted as a brave event in history.
The article laments Georgia's lawmakers sharpening old taxes and crafting new ones. It argues public apathy to taxation masks a powerful lobby of payroll seekers and beneficiaries that overpowers tax measures. It criticizes a misrepresented system of popular representation that favors wealthier counties at the expense of others.
Petition filed July 13 1908 in Decatur County Georgia seeks incorporation of Brinson Trading Company with principal office in Brinson to operate mercantile real estate cattle and farm trade. Capital stock 10500 to 20000. board power to amend charter wind up and renewals. seeks common seal bylaws and legal powers. Attorneys etc.
The Bainbridge Northeastern Railway Company petitions the Georgia Railroad Commission for authority to issue bonds not exceeding 200000 dollars. Proceeds will pay existing indebtedness and fund equipment and completion of the railroad. Hearing set in Atlanta on August 5 1908 at 10 o clock a m. July 9 1908 Ton E Swindell president.
A sheriff sale notice describes the sale of a Bainbridge house and lot on College Street levied to satisfy a City Court judgment in favor of N. H. Dickenson against J. W. Moore and Mamie Moore. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in August at the courthouse. The sheriff signs the notice July 7, 1908.
Decatur County Georgia announces a mortgage sale in Bainbridge on the first Tuesday in August during legal hours. The property includes a black mare named Bell and a single horse wagon Tornhill, levied on J. P. Yawn to satisfy a City Court Bainbridge mortgage from June 1908 in favor of I. A. Allen. Sheriff L. F. Patterson oversees.
Notice to stockholders announces a special meeting at the company offices in Bainbridge Ga on the sixth day of July at 8 o clock p m. The purpose is to consider issuing bonds on the road and other business. June 30 1908. E Swindell president.
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