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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
3
A marketing notice urges readers to buy now for future savings and profits. It extols past cotton prices and predicts ongoing value growth, inviting customers to purchase dry goods clothing and shoes for present and future needs. It promises to benefit from foresight and to help shoppers make money.
A Los Angeles writer praises Arbuckles Coffee after thirty years of use. He notes its reliable aroma and price advantage, claiming the Arbuckles brand offers better coffee in ARIOSA and is sold at the narrowest margin.
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims sediment in water proves illness and urges readers to obtain samples by mail from Dr. Kilmer’s company in Binghamton New York. It emphasizes relief from back pain frequent urination and liquor-related urinary problems.
Ad shows a bid notice from Bainbridge Georgia for residential plumbing contracts. About half a dozen former plumbers seek work offering services up to ten thousand dollars within the next three months. The ad indicates local contractor availability and a target project window.
An advertisement touts machinery digging the Panama Canal as vastly faster than hand digging the Erie. It promotes L and M Paint sold by MacDonald Hardware Company, claiming long wear and cost savings, with repaint guarantee if defects exist.
Gentle reader sought to travel for Mercantile House with capital of 250000 dollars. If preferred, home could serve as headquarters. Weekly salary of 1092 dollars per year plus expenses. Address J A Alexander 125 Plymouth Place Chicago Illinois.
Mrs Mary Chason mother of Dre J D and Gordon Chason died at her home on Shotwell Street after a long illness. In her 75th year she was noted for strong character and Christian virtues and left a legacy to her children and grandchildren. Funeral was well attended and she was laid to rest Thursday afternoon in the city of the dead. May she rest in peace.
An examination for clerk positions for both genders and carrier posts will be held at the post office in the city on July 31 1907. Apply for blanks and full details on examination duties salaries vacations and promotions from Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Post Office City.
The community reels after the sudden death of Dr H D Wilson from apoplexy. He collapsed at his Belcher Block dental office, was treated by Drs Hason and Chesnut, and died at four o clock with his family by his side. He leaves a wife and two children. a respected leader in Georgia dentistry, former president of the State Dental Association, and one who had been invited to speak at the National Dental Association, health permitting.
Elizabeth Born widow of the late Jacob Born died Thursday at 11 o clock after a prolonged illness. A lifelong Bainbridge resident she was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She leaves four children Mesars J. G. and Haines Born Miss Aline Born and Mrs L C Parnell of Montgomery with a large circle of relatives and friends mourning her loss.
A well defined rumor says Judge W N Spence may be offered the Georgia Supreme Court bench on January 1st to replace Justice Cobb who resigns then. Spence supported Gov Smith during the campaign and has lately said he will not run for Congress, fueling conjecture of a court appointment.
Mr and Mrs Henry B Ehrlich of Bainbridge begin a three month bridal tour starting in New York City then Niagara Falls Saratoga Thousand Islands and Canada. They plan to visit Germany later and reunite with family, with cheers from friends and the Democrat wishing them enduring happiness.
The Senior B Y P U plans a Friday night gathering on July 19 at Mrs W W Phillips Troupe street with Miss Maude Seymour as leader. The group reports a pleasant evening with Mrs A J Callahan on West street and outlines a detailed programme focusing on Spirit of Service with multiple speakers and music.
Mr. Lester Friedman of the Friedman Tobacco Company St. Louis announces a Georgia Sumatra Tobacco Company packing house called the Bainbridge Packing House. The Georgia branch will store and pack Sumatra crops for shipment to St. Louis and worldwide markets. He bought fifteen acres of shade land recently at about 85 cents per pound with recent sales up to a dollar.
The Ladies Union Prayer Circle will meet tomorrow at 5 o'clock in the Lecture Room of the Presbyterian Church. All Christian ladies are invited to attend.
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