Will Bainbridge Get a Railroad to Cuthbert Soon
In a detailed report from Bainbridge, Georgia dated June 20 1889 John E Donalson and associates push the B C and C railroad from Bainbridge toward Cuthbert with strong local subscriptions. The piece predicts trains by October and a full line reaching Columbus and Florida ends, touting increased values for Miller County Colquitt and Bainbridge as rail service boosts trade and regional prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John £. Donalson
Donalson
Bainbridge
Cuthbert
Columbus
Florida
Colquitt
Miller County
Bush
D’s
Miller
Alabama Midland
Decatur
Georgia
Goocra
Said
Andrew Tackyon
Justice Court
G. M
Chappell
John M. Browi
Judge Turner Praised as Leading Georgia Statesman
Amos Cummings of the New York Sun lauds Judge Henry G. Turner of Georgia for his restrained yet powerful influence in Congress. He commends Turner's Miller bill speech as one of the finest in the House and notes Turner's calm confrontations during debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Cummings
New York Sun
United States
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Congress
Judge Turner
Kennedy
Ohio
Turner
Henry G. Turner
Thomasville
Our Common Destiny
A reflective meditation on mortality and the fleeting nature of fame wealth and happiness. The author argues that all people eventually die and time moves on with future generations living through the same cycles of joy and loss. Even loved ones will age forget and move on.
Editorial Notes and Local Updates
Editorial notes discuss a possible July resignation by Senator Brown and Governor Gordon’s likely appointment to fill the vacancy. Also covered are A B Faircloth’s flea control method for poultry, a claim about tobacco’s effect on fleas, and the Central A R’s opposition to the Midland line from Bainbridge to Montgomery. The piece notes delays and past obstacles, urging further action to complete the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Gordon
A. B. Faircloth
Mitchell
Texas
Central A.R
The
Midland
Bainbridge
Montgomery
Central
South East
Alabama
Columbia Enterprise
Subscribe for The Democrat at $1 per year
An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to The Democrat for the price of one dollar annually. The notice positions the subscription as a value offer for periodical readers.
The Fight for Education in Georgia
A strong editorial urges proactive action by the Georgia legislature to fund education by dedicating state road rentals to education. It argues Georgia must match or exceed neighboring states, highlighting Tennessee and Virginia as benchmarks, and calls on the General Assembly to act decisively to build a lasting educational foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
General Assembly
South
South Carolina
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
Geogia
Virginia
Spring Creek Boebblings and Local Notes from the Village
Warm weather brings requests for rain as Mrs. Brinson recovers from illness. A Union Celebration is planned at Mt. Zion church on August 15 with baskets invited. Dr. Jones from Faceville joins the community and is welcomed. A fatal boiler accident at Mr Culpepper’s saw mill injures Wilson Walker and Mr Eddie Turner. Dr. Jones treats the injured. Miss Low Boyce visits, and Mrs Culpepper plans a North Georgia summer. Essie Funderburk will visit near Calvary. Col J D Talbert of the Metropolis opens a Mt Zion school with encouraging interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culpepper
Eddie Turner
Wilson Walker
Turner
Jones
Wilson
Calvary
J. D. Talbert
Mt. Zion Church
Local notes on schools and medical remedies spark debate
The piece blends praise for a new school effort in Lume with a push to drop the title Professor for Mister at a State Teachers Association meeting. It then surveys various medical ads for patent remedies including Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, Shiloh’s Cure, and Be ggs products, urging readers to seek blood purification and digestion aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Teachers Association
Georgia
Bhiloh
Shiloh
Citations and notices from Decatur County court records 1889
A collection of legal citations noting returns of year's support for widows and minors, guardianship petitions, administrator discharges, debtors and creditors notices, and requests to sell estate interests. Dates range from April to August 1889 with citations to C. J. MUNNERLYN, ordinary, and J. H. Butler and W. B. Me Daniel among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur County
A. Chester
W.A. Chester
Sain
W. A. Chester
J.H. Butler
Ford Butler
Bessie Butler
Equity
J. H. Butler
Munnerlyn
John M. Brown
M. L. Dougletry
M. L. Dougletrys
C. J. Mennerly W
Georgia Decaiur County
D. A. Russell
Amanda V. Williams
C. J. Munnersen
Decatur
W. B
Daniel
IE. White
F. E. White
John M
C.J. Munnerlyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. 2
Saewell & Jno
MM. Browm
Editors and Proprietors
Baindridge, GA
Boston
Henry
Fight For
Spring Creek Boebblings
Lume
Salih
Ieee of the Gaunt
Science
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
C. L. Beach & Co
C.L. Beach & Co
Southwest Georgia Railway Lumber and Banking Company
Othener
Geo . Johnson
Bainbridge and Vicinity
Tion Guaran
Ae Williams
Andi
Louisa J. Peddie
John A. Peddie
A. F. CriveLner
Brockett Land
J. W.ren
J.P. Williams & Co
Yasaia
J. W. Bryan
L. F. Patterson
Hori
Albert Haile
Said County
J. Steininger & Co
Albert. Haile
LL. F. Patterson
Bainbidge
G. D. Powell
Superior Court
W. M. Biount
G. D Powell
L. F. Pattensos
Court House
Isid County
F. M Rodgers
H.B. Ebriich& Co
Odgere
J. BR. Crawford
W. AL Dickenyoy
Bank OF Bainbridge
Children’s
Bene Svsts
Mann AE Perfection
O- D
B. H. Levy & Bro
Congress Street
Fowlstow
Firat
Rawls & Littlefield
Fowlstown, Gs
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