Bainbridge Vets to Gather for July Fourth Reunion
Old Decatur County veterans and neighbors prepare for the Veterans Reunion in Bainbridge. The event features a grand stand decoration plan, a large basket meal, and speeches by Gen. Pierce Young and Hon. E. P. Dismukes. Local officials promise order and broad county turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Decatur
South
Sparta
Old Guard
Pierce Young
E. P. Dismukes
Quincy
Fla
Dismukes
Captick Waller
Florida
Decatur County
Young
William Milton
Aboutall
C. J. Munnerlyn
B. B. Bower
C. G. Campbell
E. R. Peabody
T. H. Hodgkiss
E. J. Morgan
D. Mec Gill
O. G. Gurley
W. O. Sabers
J. D. Harrell
D. A. Russell
A. L. Hawes
Ben EK. Russell
L. M. Griffin
John E. Donalson
J. C. Curry
John I. Robison
W. W. Wright
G. D. Griffin
Emery Johnson
B. F. Colbert
Mr S. Colbert
W. G. Broom
Jake Born
T. C. Dismukes
M. W. Bates
E. H. Daniels
M. O'Neal
J. M. Ingram
Dick Ingram
B.F. Bishop
R. B. Kerr
E. J. Padrick
C. L. Beach
Frank M. Swith
J. E. Dickenson
M. N. Pawlett
J. R. Crawford
W. R. Mims
G. W. Herring
Hector Bruce
Fls
Deestur
Swindell Mill Nears Completion on Flint River
A new Swindell Mill opposite the city on the Flint River nears completion with capacity up to 60 000 feet daily. The large mill features a 156 foot deck and is built to allow river loading and unloading. Capt Ed Swindell supervises the project, aided by prominent timber mill experience. The site has access to Alabama Midland and B C C Railroads. S. W. Venable Co Blue Jeans Tobacco is advertised by Fredith and I Kwilecki of Savannah, with a Try it note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Flint
Ed. Swindell
Alabama Midland
Swindell Mill
S. W. Venable & Co
Messrs. Mendel & Deitsh Sole
Savannah
Fredith
I. Kwilecki
Public Hanging of Alex Henderson Draws 7000 in Bainbridge
The article recounts the June 14 execution of Alex Henderson for the murder of Amos Jackson and his child. A crowd near 7000, mostly African American, watched as Henderson spoke of repentance, praised the law, and bid farewell before the trap fell at 11:30. His wife Nelly Henderson stood nearby as he confessed and forgave others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Ken
Alex Henderson
Amos Jackson
Bower
Bainbridge
Florida
Alabama
Nelly Henderson
Jesus
Amos
Louis Pryor
Sheriff Patterson
Mr. Farnell
Mr. Jordan
Alexander
Fiveash
Paradice
Alexander Henderson
Dr. Morgan
Sheriff Investigates County Desperado Rumors
Sheriff Patterson spent part of last week in the western county area looking into alleged Jackson County Florida desperado depredations. He reports rumors caused fear among local residents but finds little substance to them and returns home with cautious satisfaction. Ice at one cent a pound advertised as a luxury for hot days at Fred Smith's Tez Cuatas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Decatur County
Jackaen County
Fla
Fred Smith
A Fine Safe Lets Bank of Bainbridge Guard Funds
The Bank of Bainbridge features a top safe described as one of the finest double cheat burglar proof safes in Georgia. Priced at 1250 dollars, it uses thick steel and Franklinite with dual Yale locks and a time lock guarantee. The article suggests treasurers store county and city funds there instead of less secure deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Bainbridge
Macon
Misees McLauchlin
Quincy
W. C. Jones
James Munnerlyn
Savannah
Georgia
Sargent and
Greenleaf
Yale
Peo ples High School Kingston closing exercises
The closing exercises of the Peoples High School at Kingston will be held on the 28th inst with full examination of all pupils. Col C J Munnerlyn County School Commissioner and Col J R Williams of Colquitt plus several teachers will attend. Prof L A Martin of Cuthbert will be at the organ and music is assured. The public is invited and editors of the Democrat are especially welcome. June 17 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jones
Friendship
People’s High School
Kingston
J. A. Lightfoot
C. J. Munnerlyn
J. R. Williams
Colquitt
L A. Martin
Cuthbert
the Democrat
Cerealine and Millinery Ads Lead Local Shop Spotlight
Cerealine offers quick two minute meals and multi dish versatility touted as the best food. Spring Millinery by Mrs M J Reynolds promises new season stock and embroidery silk at one cent per spool. The Two Loop Papers sale invites subscribers to club the Georgia Farmers Alliance Advocate for two dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Reynolds
Georgia Farmers’ Alliance
Advocate
Alliance
Georgia
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Scourt House
Friends of Confederate Veterans
W.C. Suners
E. R. Pearopy
Railroad Meeting
Bainbidge
Hike Born
R.r. Bennett
Uifsir
Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Johnstown
Y.john Hogan
Waycross
Julius Steininger
York
Patrick Bro’s. Tf
Tere
Court House
Scott's
G. F. Simoreland
A. B. Bosnerr
Iity
Kon
Binbridge
Bainttvall
Frep Smith
Teach
Ind
Ben
H. Proton
Ochlockonee
Bainbridge, Cuthbert and Columbus
Thomasville
Col
E. Starke Law
Spring Creek
Sim Brinson
Sim
Bishop Townsend
Annie Lizzie Peabody
Mrs. Peabody
Veterans
Union
Braley Marwell
Col. Donalson
Miriam
W.S. Dudley
New York Life Insurance Co
Sam Livingston
Newton
Albany
Newton & Bainbridge R. R
W. H. McMeen
Presbyterian Church
Charlotte
N. C
P. H. Herring
Calvary
Jack Swindell
May
Maggie
North Alabama
Fred Wardell
Internal Revenue Department
Atlanta
B. F. Howland
Carabelle
Ben E. Russell
Miller County
Tf. Frep Switu
Swhedell
Farnell
Alex
African Baptist Church
Law of the Land
Demned
D. D. Srotts
Edeche Ba Be
J. AvBe
Jeannette Lee
Peace
Hartsfield
Ben E. Russerx
Pachen Boy
Pee
Gurney
Ana Moa
Geo. D. Gurrrix
Si 'Strinuger’s
Blount
Arnold
Witham Hall
Vinz i
I. Tersaok
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