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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
1
A garbled Charleston style column critiques liquor policies and political figures across Georgia and nearby states. It references prohibition era tensions, church and preacher changes, and speculation about future representatives amid a patchwork of local opinions.
A collage of opinions argues for Hoke Smith’s re election in Georgia and critiques Roosevelt Taft dynamics. It notes a political mood shift after a market downturn, cites Rockefeller in Augusta, and uses medical advice urging cold baths and ventilation to fight colds. It questions whiskey sales and morality linked to religion and societal decay.
Washington to New York dispatch notes a Populist and Independent fusion planned between Thomas E. Watson of Georgia and William R. Hearst of New York. It cites Hearst’s pledge not to back Bryan Roosevelt or Johnson and Watson’s urging Populists to field their own candidate. It mentions Topeka Populists supporting Watson and recaps Watson’s break with the Democrats and past runs with Bryan.
Editorial praises Gov. Hoke Smith for refusing clemency in the Glover death sentence. It lauds his stance against commuting the sentence and urges public support from Georgia’s lovers of law and justice. The piece notes Glover killed a woman in cold blood over a failed relationship in her workplace.
The article notes President’s praise for mothers at the International Congress of Mothers opening at the White House. It emphasizes mothers as essential to national strength, proper training of children, and moral upbringing as key to national prosperity and stability. It also critiques express company profits and railroads, suggesting reform to redirect returns to the public and postal system.
The Florida Chair Factory of Jacksonville announces a new system selling chairs direct from the factory at wholesale prices. They offer 3500 chairs across parlor, bed room, library, porch rockers, dining room, office and more. Governor Smith spoke to a large DeKalb county audience last week and plans speeches in each congressional district before June 4. He should schedule Bainbridge.
An opinion piece arguing immigration creates a mix of eligible workers and undesirables, urging careful screening and welcoming the right sort of newcomers while debunking blanket prejudice. It notes European concerns about emigration and discusses China’s rising discontent and a proposal to honor Thomas Bailey Aldrich in Portsmouth with his birthplace memorial.
A dialogue notes Scott says his wife’s mother has visited only once in five years and asks when she will pay a second visit. Scott replies she hasn’t gotten through her first yet.
A clipped exchange shows a reporter and editor debating a subject who initially remains silent until instructed to speak. The fragment hints at controlled disclosure and an emerging tense dynamic between interviewer and interviewee.
Decatur County will sell at the courthouse in Bainbridge on the first Tuesday in April during legal hours. The property includes a black mare mule Ida a dark mare mule Nit a sorrell mule a black milk cow with swallow fork and under bit in ears. The items belong to Defaulters in the Benton, Shingler firm case against J. R. K. D. Laster et al. This March 18, 19. L F Patterson Sheriff.
Georgia Decatur County to all whom it may concern Mrs Fannie M Terrell applied for permanent administration on the estate of D W Dorch. All creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary's Office on the first Monday in April 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness my hand and official signature March 9 1908. T B Maxwell Ordinary.
By order of the Court of Ordinary, public sale on the first Tuesday in April 1908 at the county courthouse. The tract lies in the Fifteenth District, Decatur County, Georgia, described as seventy five acres in Lot 368. R. Griffin, administrator of Sallie Griffin Estate.
Fante M Ferrell applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of D W Dorch. The note cites creditors and next of kin to appear at the Ordinary Office on the first Monday in April 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated March 9, 1908.
United States Court in Georgia issues bankruptcy order for F A Preston doing business as The Stansel Company. First meeting of creditors set for March 24, 1908 at Decatur County Court House Bainbridge at nine in the forenoon. Trustees may be appointed. bankrupt must appear.
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