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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1888
Page
3
Local notices from Funbridge Georgia recount social events and town news. References to Rev Hinton at the Methodist, Mr Pike of New Jersey visiting, railroad schedule notes, and community updates including farming, property sales, and a youth gun accident.
Five royal gobblers were killed in Attapulgus by Master Oscar, son of B H Gibson, after he shot a fine drove of wild turkeys last Friday. The birds provided five pounds of meat for a king and were publicly acknowledged by his senior relative.
A buggy was struck by a switch engine in Americus, flinging the occupants about thirty feet. Mr. Speer was seriously hurt while Rev. J. C. Branch was bruised. In Bainbridge, Louis Mollitser and Minnie Grass wed by Rev. C Wesselowsky, departing for New Hampshire. Mayor Morgan reports a Johns T Miller inquiry as to a local family. Real estate praise notes Bainbridge’s faith in its town fueling future railroad growth and property appreciation.
The Metropolitan notes a 2 PM wedding at Mrs J Wade's 28 Washington St. Ida Lillian Mima of Bainbridge GA wed W B Jones of Palatka in a surprise ceremony. Rev F Pasco officiated and the couple left for Sanford where the groom has a new business. A separate note reports a couple married last Tuesday aboard the City of Jacksonville to Sanford with the groom sleeping on the cabin floor due to no extra staterooms.
A six year old boy Fred Born nearly drowned at the swollen river edge when earth gave way on a steep bank. His sister Elisa Born and Clara McElveen rescued him by wading and pulling him to shore. Both girls, unable to swim, risked themselves to save the boy and another child. The incident warns of dangers at the riverside playground.
Montgom ery and Troy rejoice as the Alabama Midland appears set to be built. Dispatches claim Capt Woolfolk secured bonds to fund the full line with Plant and others signing on. The project promises new outlets and prosperity for Southeast Alabama amid corporate opposition.
A March 1838 letter from Thomasville criticizes Bainbridge town life while humorously proposing schemes to boost Southern towns for Northern visitors. It contrasts climate and bustle, notes 783 deaths since, and jokes about telegraphic climate control. The piece ends with a subscription offer and notes for Watson's Magic Balsam.
Quincy Herald reports on The Florida Tobacco Producing and Trading Co progress with Sumatra seed from the Deli District, 350 workers, new dwelling houses, and a weekly reporting system while noting skilled Alsatians on Santa Clara plantation and renewed labor supply. Chief Walling’s recollections release a vivid police career chronicle with dramatic cases.
A patient recounts severe heart disease and liver trouble that left him unable to walk or sleep, but credits Numbettor Tonic Pills and German Syrup with saving his life after four or five doctors gave no help. The ad also touts Baby Soother and other remedies, plus the Harnett House in Savannah promising good value.
Tax sales announced for Decatur County Georgia at the court house under M W Bates Tax Collector. Multiple parcels including six acres and numerous lots across districts 15 16 19 21 and 27 with descriptions of owners and obligations to satisfy state and county tax claims for the year 1887 and 1838.
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