28 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
1
The Bainbridge city ordinance empowers the Mayor to ban public gatherings in any building deemed unsafe after investigation by council. It details investigation rights, notices to owners, costs borne by owners if unsafe, enforcement by the marshal, and penalties for violations. The measure includes adoption into the fire department and related provisions.
The ordinance requires mayoral licensing for liquor sales and imposes oaths and penalties. It prohibits selling liquor to minors or without guardian consent, sets fines from fifty dollars, and allows imprisonment or both for violations. It asserts repeal of conflicting ordinances and was approved April 4th by Mayor J. Morgan and Clerk B. Nosgnach.
The ordinance aims to curb ill governed and dis orderly behavior within city limits by imposing fines up to fifty dollars and up to thirty days imprisonment or both. It allows mayoral discretion and revokes licenses for carrying on any business within town limits. Passed in Council and approved by Mayor Morgan.
The corporation of the city of Wainbridge in Connell assembled passes and approves an ordinance to prevent the age of artesian on lawns yards and gardens. E J Moncas mayor and B E Nessauer clerk sign.
Tax sales announced by Decatur Miller and Colquitt counties in Georgia. Notices list properties levied for unpaid 1887 taxes, with sale details to occur at courthouse doors in Bainbridge and Colquitt, and July 1888 sales for Miller County with land lots and districts specified.
Bainbridge described as county seat of Decatur with 2500 square miles rich in forests and rivers. It boasts artesian wells, mild climate, and "City of Oaks" setting. A center for agriculture, mills, a bank, and commerce, inviting immigrants with cheap lands and abundant crops. Details offered by The Democrat and Bosche's German Syrup ad conclude the page.
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