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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
6
Local items report new arrivals a 12 pound Miss and a new artificial store residence on Water Street. Residents discuss dry windy conditions and fire risk, liquor debates, and a recent roof fire at Prof Caldwell’s store room. Other notes cover a fishing party to Dead Lakes, new sewing machine at Griffin’s Harness Factory, grand openings on Water Street, and spring suit arrivals.
Amsterdam Georgia March 11 Wiley Bryant a 32 year old farmer four miles northeast of town assaulted his 25 year old brother last Sunday the younger man died Monday. Bryant in intoxicated rage beat his brother with feeble health preventing resistance. His fate remains unknown and he allegedly threatened suicide if his brother died. No confirmation of his action was found here.
In the District Court of Georgia R L Kirkland of Bainbridge is declared bankrupt on March 16 1908. The first meeting of creditors will be held March 26 1908 at nine in the United States Court Room Valdosta Georgia. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Referee Wilfred Lane presides. Attorney M E O'Neal Bainbridge Ga represents the bankrupt.
The district court declares F A Preston doing business as The Staniel Company bankrupt. A first meeting of creditors is set for March 24, 1908 at Decatur County Court House Bainbridge Georgia at nine o clock in the forenoon. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. The bankrupt must be present.
Fannie M. Ferrell applies for permanent administration of DW Dorch estate. Creditors and next of kin must appear at the Ordinary Office on the first Monday in April 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness March 9, 1908. T B Maxwell Ordinary. DECATUR SHERIFF SALE. The property of Defendants to be sold at Bainbridge Court House on the first Tuesday in April. items include three mule horses Ida Nit and a black milk cow with swallow fork and under bite. The sale satisfies a City Court debt Benton Shingler Co. vs J K D Laster et al. This March 10, 1908. L F Patterson Sheriff.
By order of the Court of Ordinary the estate of Sallie Griffin will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in April 1908 at the Decatur County Court House the southwest corner lot 368 in the 15th District described as 75 acres with a western boundary along the lot. The sale proceeds go to the estate of Sallie Griffin administrator R G L Fin. The remark about liquor orders from Jacksonville or Chattanooga is included but not essential to the sale.
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