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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
A long editorial miscellany mocks excesses and political folly. It cites alcohol, taxes, pacifism, Boxer Rebellion, Bryan and McKinley, and census impacts on representation, mixing satire with commentary across nations and Georgia politics.
The public discourse attacks McKinley’s imperial policy as unAmerican, arguing Democrats oppose Empire and urge unity against Republican imperialism. Watterson, Ely Balm ad, and Courier-Journal comments frame political tension and calls for restraint ahead of elections. A Southern farming column advises corn harvest methods and saving fodder.
The article criticizes Congress for record high appropriations, noting a total near a billion dollars in what it calls extravagant wartime and postwar spending. It argues the public disapproves of such excess, urging voters to reflect on the legitimacy and cost of these appropriations by later sessions.
The Augusts Chronicle calls Congress to quickly pass a resolution to repeal duties on printing paper, arguing taxes on paper harm education and knowledge. It urges a united press from Maine to California to attack the monopoly and promote public intelligence.
Rumors say a survey was being made from Arlington to Dawson via Morgan and another line from Arlington to Shellman. Reports mention T G Spearman and a possible Central road involvement but details remain unclear.
A letter from Mrs Anya Eva GuyTex Missouri and Mrs Barnhart New tactic Pa recounts severe illness and recurrent uterine ulceration improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound along with Liver Pills and Sanative Wash. Both women credit the medicine with restoring health and fertility prospects.
Georgia Decatur County a sale under the Court of Ordinary order will take place at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in July. The property lies in Bainbridge bounded by George Dean Calliellins Perry Street and the estate of Duncan Mc Lauchlin deceased and is tied to the estate of Lou Perry deceased for debt payment and heirs distribution. Terms cash. June 10 W T Wall Adm'r.
Public outcry sale ordered by the Ordinary will convey a two fifths undivided interest in Blue Springs plantation and other lots to benefit wards V A and M A Russell. Multiple mortgage sales in Bainbridge and Decatur County describe properties tied to Louisa Gainey Mollie Screen Shane Barn Haywood Barb and Mack Martin deceased with July sale dates.
Public sale of land parcels and corporate stocks as the estate of Jack George and W T Williams. Properties include two large land strips in districts 20 and 26, plus shares in Chattahoochee Lumber Company, Louisa Steam Boat Company, and Compression Spring Company. Conducted at Bainbridge courthouse during legal hours on first Tuesday in July 1900.
J B Cunningham applies for homestead exemption and valuation. Ordinary T B Maxwell will consider the case at 10:00 AM on June 28 at his office. Notice dated June 6, 1900.
Incorporators R L L Wicks D Chason AL Reid ELC Draper of Bainbridge GA request charter for Peoples Bank of Bainbridge with 25000 capital, 15000 paid in, for general banking. Fee enclosed. Affidavits by incorporators dated May 14 1900. Secretary of State verifies copy and seals record May 18 1900.
Strayed from West Bainbridge on December 23, 1898, a large red Jersey bull marked smoothcere with a bullet hole in the left ear and a slit in the right ear. Purchased from Mr. Dan McGill in 18 percent. Horn tips sawn off at the time of straying. George Littles.
Tax collection notices list dates for collecting 1900 taxes in multiple towns including Faceville Fowltown and Whigham with a Bainbridge court term and closing books June 10. Also offered is a corner lot two houses on Calhoun and Crawford near the S F W railway with rents of 6 and 2.50 dollars per month and asking price 700 cash by M White.
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