10 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1892
Page
1
A fragmented discussion outlines rival platforms among Democrats Republicans and Populists. It notes three party flags and a looming August 10 convention for delegates, while lampooning calamity-focused rhetoric and regional political figures as the piece critiques current campaign dynamics and party alignments.
In Cuthbert Ga on February 26 the Alliance of the old second district endorsed O B Stevens as their Democratic congressional candidate after eight ballots. Stevens pledged to vote on all measures, attend every roll call, and accept the Democratic convention decision, while acknowledging support from alliance leaders like Livingston and Moses. Col Wooten confirmed interest in running and hinted at strong alliance support as Dawson and Albany figures weigh the race.
Letters from Dawson Georgia date March report Judge Guerry claiming potential endorsement at the February alliance convention in Cuthbert. O B Stevens defends his role and asks public to judge the matter, while Captain Rupert G Mitchell thanks alliance friends after a surprising convention submission.
A collection of brief maxims from Bailey Alexander Smith Calderon J Robart Horace Shakespeare H Beecher Goldsmith and Rogers. The sayings touch on usefulness, adversity, love, and character shaping personal conduct and perception through timeless wisdom.
A letter from Mrs EvizaBetha Dix extols Ristey’s Philotoken as a valuable aid for pregnancy. She reports using it two months before term and experiencing a quick, easy confinement with swift recovery. She urges other expectant mothers to use the medicine and notes it is available from Cranrves F. Ristey, 2 Cortlandt St., New York.
A New York Empire Watch Co. advertisement promotes 14 karat gold filled cases with 2 year warranties and Elgin or Waltham movements. It claims a hunting case watch sold at club price with express delivery and examination before payment. Agents in Durham Heath Spring Pennington praise value and quality conferring strong local interest.
Decatur County records list multiple parcels in Bainbridge to be sold at public auction under tax liens for 1891. Properties include numerous lots in the 21st district and parcels in the 20th and 27th districts with various owners and agents, including J T Davis T W Price and M O Neal agents, Felix Curry, and T J Felder. The sale occurs at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in April 1892.
In the county of Decatur Georgia during legal hours on the first Tuesday in April next 594 acres of land off lots 7 32 and 33 in the Twentieth district the property of M A Mims and W R Mims to satisfy a county court judgment dated January 1892 in favor of D A Russell and others This March 2 1802 Sheriff 3 3 2 11m
Property to be sold at the courthouse door Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia on the first Tuesday in April consisting of part of land 80 and all of land 81 east of Collins Mill Creek total about fifty acres in 19th district levied to satisfy a Justice Court fi fa from 74rd district G M Thomas County in favor of G A Wight & Son against Ansel Ferrell notice served March 2 1892 Sheriff L F Patterson deputy.
County sheriff lists Lots 212 and 213 in the 15th district of the county as property of George H. Lovett to satisfy a February 1892 County Court fi fa in favor of J. R. Crawford and W. M. Blount as Receivers. The notice is dated March 2 and signed by J. F. Patterson, Sheriff.
Public notice of a sheriff sale in Colquitt Miller County Georgia listing a tract of land in the 26th district containing 250 acres more or less. The property is levied on as the property of Elizabeth Stegall to satisfy a Superior Court Mortgage in favor of Geo P Johnson. Date March 2. Clerk J R Horxsey signs for $322.
Col E J Hart to be memorial orator in Dawson and Judge Van Dyke, a Tennessee-born figure, dies in Rome. DeKalb County reports a hanging led by Charley Howard. Dr J B Hawthorne lectured in Dawson. Waycross Rifles gear up for the Georgia Chautauqua in Albany. Albany to get new union depot and Thomasville Times-Enterprise joins exchanges. Georgia Republicans sharpen for campaigns. Brunswick readers anticipate lively politics.
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