England will not yield a shred of independence to Boers
A compilation of opinions and local notes reviews diverse topics from imperial policy to rheumatism remedies. It cites Lord Salisbury on Boer independence, medical endorsements for lemon juice, and regional farming forecasts. The piece also covers a 1898 tax end, a Dawson court case on corporal punishment, and a Dawson street sprinkler novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
England
Cal
Porto Rico
McKinley
Congress
William Everett
Campaign disputes and reforms in a tense era
The piece argues that Democratic plans threaten Republican prosperity, citing imperial policy, military expansion, and corruption. It critiques McKinley administration, warns of increased taxes, and urges unity against perceived scandals, with a New York World sourced critique of the era’s politics. It also includes local sentiment pieces and notes on health remedies and currency production.
Georgia Pine Decline Prompts Call for Conservation
An essay advocates conserving Georgia pine forests as they exhaust supply of naval stores and lumber. It notes rising prices, investment purchases in Alabama and Florida, and future shifts to agriculture. Compares with France and Germany on sustainable forestry and urges preservation efforts for Georgia pines. Also mentions Decatur County teacher licensing exam set for June 16, 1900 at Bainbridge Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Naval
France
T.E
Sugar Refinery Plans Urged For Brooks and Quitman
Judge Joseph Tillman promotes a local sugar refinery project with three plant models costing 50 000 83 800 and 140 000 dollars. Output ranges from 20 000–23 000 pounds per day to 210 000 pounds daily. He suggests local farmers and businessmen invest to keep profits home, noting large potential returns and nearby capital in Valdosta. The Valdosta Times predicts factories will move closer to cane supplies and the first refinery will gain prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tillman
Quitman
Quitman Free Press
Tillman
Brooks
New York
Louisiana
South Georgia
Valdosta
Local notices and sale ad mix from Miller County era
The text advertises Mr Sam Walters joining Bainbridge as general manager R B Coleman ally of Liberal, plus a professional card for Dr W E Rouse. It includes a sale offer for half interest in The Democrat newspaper with a Cottrell press, two job presses, steam fixtures, circulation about 2000, and strong ad patronage, by Ben E Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam’s L. Walters
Eldorendo
Bainbridge
R. B. Coleman
Miller County
Democrat
Walters
Ben E. Russell
Mortgage and Sheriff Sales in Decatur County Georgia
Decatur Mortgage Sale and Sheriff Sale notices list properties to be sold at Bainbridge court house. Items include Lots 47 82 and 8& in the 22nd district, 14 acres in Lot 306 in the 20th district, and a stock of goods from Cunningham Arington. Dates noted: first Tuesday in July and June 18 1900. Includes homestead exemption hearing for J B Cunningham June 28 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur County
Court House
Bainbridge
Said County
Louisa Gainey
Mutual Building Loan and Investment Company
Fife
Decatur
Said
Mollie Screen
Hines & Callahan
L. F. Patterson
Cunningham & Arington
Water Street
Cullen & Newman
L. F. Pattenson
Gaid County
Sijané
Haywood
Mack Martin
Trulock Old Place
Whigham, Ga
Fifa
Superior Court
J. D. Boutwell
Shane
L. F. PaTtEerson
Cough Remedies and Civic Manners Featured in Public Notices
The passage promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective treatment for coughs linked to consumption or bronchitis, claiming cures if beneficial. It also presents a series of civility pledges for boys and a schoolboy guidance note on politeness and cleanliness, followed by river schedule notices for boats Bradley Hires Queen City and contact details for the Three States mail service, all set for May 28 effective timetable and a June institute for Decatur county colored teachers with fines for non attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Supreme Court
H.A. Ferrell
Graves
Hobbs
Albany
H. A. Wilkinson
R. L. Hicks
Bradley
Columbus
Queen City
Bainbridge
Chattahoochee
Apalachicola
Chat
Institute For the Colored Teachers
Decatur County
Administrator's Sale of Bainbridge House Lot
By order of the Court of Ordinary I will sell at the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday in July a 1 acre more or less house and lot in Bainbridge bound by George Dean Callie Culling Perry Street and the estate of Puncan Meauchlin deceased. Proceeds go to debts and heirs. Terms cash. June 4, 1900. W P Wail Adm'r Estate of Lou Perry deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur
Court of Ordinary
Said
Said County
Jack George
G. Gordon Bower
Adm
Ted
Jung
Bainbridge
Propert
W. T. Williams
Chattahoochee Lumber Company
Louise Steam Boat Company
Compression Spring Company
Williams, Adm
Decatur County
George Dean
Callie Culling
GrorGra
Court House
W. A
M. A. Russell
Twenieth
Quincy Road
Blue Springs Plantation
V. A
Albert H. Russell
Notice of Application for Administration in Georgia
Randall Tyson has applied for permanent administration on the estate of Sophie Tyson, deceased, in Terrell County. The Court of Ordinary will hear the matter at the next regular term on the first Monday in July 1900. Dated June 4, 1900. T. B. Maxwell, Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
J. B. Cunningham
T. B. Maxwell
Randall Tyson
Sophie Tyson
Court of Ordinary of
Uly
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Russell & Brown
E. Hussell
MO. M. Brown
Bainbridge Ga
Bainbridge, GA
Allen D. Candler
Philip Cook
Wm. A. Wright
Robt
E. Park
J. M. Terrell
R. Glenn
O. B. Stew
C. A. Evans
Tom Eason
W. A. Little
H. T. Lewis
W.N. Spence
W. E. Wooten
United States
A. O. Bacon
J. M. Griggs
A. Monroe
B. Bower
W. Wimberley
A.W. Fordpay
Long
M. W. Bales
G.S. MC
Sumpter County
Spain
Macon Telegaph
United States Supreme Court
Dewey
Manila
Americas Times-Recorder
J Bainbridge
Canija
New York World
Florence Newman
Chamberlain
Miss Newman
Gray
N. Y
Pennsylvania
ATX. Sig
Office of Comptroller of the Treasury
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bransons
Miles
W. E. Rouse
Shotwell and
Scott Streets
Decatur Mon.u
Tgage Sale
Bowen, C
W. G. Mathis
South Broad Street
Dickinson
The
Shining
Tinware, &c
Tonge & Dickinson
Lirs. E
Cit
Wm. Mack
J. W. Patterson
Hig Tepu
Sonal Supervision
LeleHin
MART
J.P. Williams Company
Bay Street
Savannah
Kee
Connell
Elconnell
J. F. B. Connell
Calvary
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