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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
1
A survey of issues shows over 600 million dollars poured into electric lighting in the U S amid a paper trust scare. Georgia topics include new skyscraper plans in Atlanta, a city clock for Waycross, and state tax rulings on telegraph and express companies. local notes cover fires, rail leadership, agriculture, and game laws.
The text describes licensing to kill or take game for twelve months per county, requiring registration of licensed hunters in an 8 book kept by the county. Provisions delay effect until grand jury recommendation. It cites netting prohibition and urges study of laws for understanding.
Local notes reveal J L Boyn of Dickey as the sole announced candidate for the Ninth district senate seat. The piece also covers public schools in Cathan, railway survey progress toward Cuthbert, a Dothan oil mill prospect, coal discovery near Eufaula, and upcoming Georgia Pine Railway surveys from Arlington to Cuthbert. It also mentions a Georgia Chautauqua declamation medal contest and Christmas safety tips with Dr Tichenor’s antiseptic advertised.
A physician narrates a party episode ending with a playful homeward walk and a coy request about dogs. The scene depicts champagne, flirtation, and a comic miscommunication. The piece closes with an unrelated medical ad and a garbled note about remedies.
Citations announce R S Williamson to seek permanent admin on W T Williams estate and W P Wall for Lou Perry estate with creditors and kin urged to appear on the first Monday in April 1900. Additional citation for Sukey George estate and a request to sell timber lands of Joe Brunson for distribution at the April 1900 Ordinary Court in Decatur County Georgia.
Itia estimates show New York burglars secured about 3.5 million dollars in the past year. The figure is high reflecting New York’s size and urban crime level.
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