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Bainbridge Democrat

Location

Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1896

Page

3

Local affairs and church notices in Bainbridge

A miscellany of local items notes Baptist and Catholic services with pastors D H Parker and T E Day, a brief obituary of a brakeman Frank Walthour, library plans, bake shop and bakery promotions, and details on the Steamer J P Williams pending trial run on the river. Also reports fire department response, a Donalsonville stabbing, and community events at Bainbridge academy and Decatur County Library.

Church of Gectory Baptist Church D. H. Parker J. P. Williams Fred Smith Lous Donalsonville Messrs Martin Rathel John Hollingsworth Rathel William Liverman

Election Results for Alderman in City Special Vote

In a special city election held Monday for the Alderman vacancy caused by Nussbaum s death, W G Mathis received 34 votes while E R Powell led with 60. H B Ehrlich declined to run. Mathis was qualified and seated, with the paper predicting a conservative tenure for both candidates had Powell won.

Nussbaum Messrs W. G. Mathis E. R. Powell E. BR. Powell H. B. Ehrlich Mathis Powell

Local residents noted in Donalsonville this week

Supt Parker of the A. M. R. y and H Wolf of Thomasville visited the city. Mrs J E Donalson and Mrs Oliver toured Donalsonville. Rev W N Ainsworth returned from Lumkin. Judge Fain of Faceville appeared in good health. Mrs R J Binford returned from Macon. Several others were mentioned: illness of Mrs A B Cliett, Tom Battle’s visit, the Krause place move, and Mrs C H Caldwell’s trip.

Supt. Parker H. Wolf Thomasville J. E. Donalson Oliver Donalsonville W.N. Ainsworth Lumkin Judge Fain Faceville R.J. Binford Macon A. B. Cliett C. H. Caldwell Treadwell Memphis Ben E. Russell Virginia Maude McCollum Cisco Baker County Carpenter Wilmer Broom Olustee Fla H. C. Curry Eugene Bruton Notchaway Miss Zucker Albany Ralph Belcher Quincy Belcher Bros W. N. Spence Camilla Brunswick Genie Munnerlyn C. J. Munnerlyn Washington Street Eugene McGill Jacksonville Blanche Ehrlich State Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville Caroline Donalson Ralph Graves Atlanta W. N. Ainsworth Lula Bruton Clara Savannah Ellen Martin Maj T. B. Brooks Newburgh N. Y Henry W. Johnston Apalachicola D. A. Russell Oliver Fleming

Bower Supporter Defends Silver Coinage Stance in 2nd District

A reader writes to defend Hon. B. B. Bower in the 2nd Congressional District race. The letter argues for free coinage of gold and silver at a fixed ratio, opposes unlimited silver minting, and warns that mismanaged coinage would hurt the masses while enriching silver miners. It praises Bower as a man of high morals and conservatism, urging voters to weigh these points before the Democratic nomination.

B. B. Bower Congress U.S Bower 2Nd Congressional District

Bainbridge Academy trustees reshuffle at town meeting

Citizens gathered at the Courthouse on Friday night to accept resignations of Col. Munnerlyn D A Rossell and H B Ehrlich as Bainbridge Academy trustees. A five member committee named Lytle Wilton and Wimberley selected three successors Lytle Wilton Wimberley elected. New board soon organized and already seeking teachers for next scholastic year.

H. D. Wilson State Dental Association Warm Springs Bainbridge Academy van Mitchell Miss Mitchell Bainbridge Stonewall Decatur County Baptist Church Cowarts Alabama J. L. Cliett Missie Dollar Messrs. Belcher Bros Whigham Democrat Belcher Bros Hook & Ladder Lold the Democrat R. A. Lytle H. J. Bruton Col. Munnerlyn Messrs D. A. Rossell H. B. Ehrlich Col C. J. Munnerlyn E. H. Smart E.T. Hines 11. D. Wilson M. E. O’neal Tu Democrat

Bargain Suits and Shoes at Mart’s Old Stand

A crowded sale listing numerous wool suits with steep discounts from $5.50 to under $5.00, plus mens and ladies footwear at deep cuts. Offers include various Lot numbers, sizes, and colors, with notices that prices hold and drastic reductions urge immediate purchase. The ad emphasizes best bargains, remaining stock, and the selling tactic of “dirt cheap.”

Harrell Cleveland The Mart Strauss Bros

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