Foreign Appointments Mark Cleveland's 1884 Cabinet Picks
President Cleveland elevates Edward J. Phelps of Vermont to Minister to England and appoints Governor McLane of Maryland as Minister to France. Ohio's ex Senator Pendleton accepts the German Mission, while General Henry R. Jackson of Savannah is named Minister to Mexico. Georgia banker Mark Johnston is likely appointed Internal Revenue Collector for Georgia.
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Cleveland
Edward J. Phelps
Vermont
England
Phelps
McLane
Maryland
France
West Point
Florida
Northwest
Baltimore
China
Pierce
Mexico
Buchanan
George H. Pendleton
Ohio
America
Georgia
Henry R. Jackson
Savannah
Athens
Yale College
Columbus
United States
Legation
Vienna
Confederate Court of
Garnett
Virginia
Lee
Port Royal
Jackson
Gov. Brown
Senate
Hood
Nashville
Fort Warren
South
Mark Johnston
Miledgeville
Georgia Bonds Offer Safe Investment For State Securities
The Georgia government solicits bids for state bonds under a new act. Georgia's finances are strong, with debt reduced to 8,704,635 from 10,544,500 in 1877. Taxable property values total 317,074,271, and a sinking fund will fund annual debt payments of 100,000 after 1886.
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Gover
Georgia
General Assembly
United States
How to Break off Bad Habits
Understand the reasons why the habit is injurious and study the subject until doubt is gone. Avoid places and people that tempt you and seek activities that keep you busy. Do not give up after failures. analyze why you erred to guard against recurrence. Breaking a long standing habit is not easy.
Wealth contrasts and political asides in a 19th century piece
The 1860 to 1880 wealth per capita shifts show regional gaps with New England and the Middle States rising while the South falls after emancipation. The piece also includes a Georgia note about Col umbia mission, comments on Cleveland's cabinet, and Paul Howes the Georgia drummer who profited $250 per mile after a train dispute near Wadesboro.
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United States
New England
Middle States
Samuel J. Randall
Paul Howes
Georgia
South Carolina
Mr Hewes
Wadesboro
Howes
Turn the Carpetbagger Out in Georgia
An editorial from the Quitman Free Press denounces carpetbaggers and scalawags in Georgia politics. It blames Republican control for postwar corruption and urges Democrats to remove officeholders, ending with a vow to defend the common welfare and fight if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman Free Press
Georgia
Harry
Republican Party
Blaine
South
Cleveland
Prediction notes for Congress and district attorney contests
The text predicts Robi W. Davis may join the Fiftieth Congress from Florida if he lives. It also notes Ben. Hill Jr. won the post of District Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. The piece praises Uncle Grover as level headed.
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Robi W. Davis
Florida
Ben. Hill, Jr
Northern
District of
Georgia
Grover
Georgia bonds ad and guardianships in Decatur County
Georgia announces sealed proposals for three million four hundred fifty five thousand dollars of five percent thirty year bonds payable in New York and Atlanta with semi annual interest. Also notices appointing guardians and administrators in Decatur County citing causes for dismission and issuance of letters. Reference to Jersey Sweet Potatoes promotion in Bainbridge with seed sales details.
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Atlanta
Georgia
New York
Rgia
Treasurer of
Decatur County
William Lee
Julia
Berry Lee
Court of Ordinary
Eaid County
Money to Loan on Improved Farm Lands in Decatur and Miller
Notice offers loans for five years or less on improved farm lands in Decatur and Miller counties. Sums start at one hundred dollars. Borrowers must present original deeds and an abstract of records for inspection. Funds available within thirty days of document transmission. Maston O Neaul.
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Decatur
Miller
M. Maston O
Exemption of Personalty and Homestead Note
Lebron Thompson applies for exemption of personalty and homestead set apart. Proceeding scheduled at 11 a m on December 28 1885 (Holiday). Undersigned Ordinary UNSERLYN to pass the order.
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Georgia
Decatur County
Lebron Thompson
Unserlyn
Ordinary
Tax Receiver to Collect State and County Returns Across Districts
W. W. Pearce, tax receiver for Decatur County, lists venues and dates for receiving tax returns. Localities include Pine Hill, Rock Pond, Spring Creek, Kendrick’s, Jackson’s Mill, Climax, Fireville, Attapulgus, Higdon’s, O Bell’s, Kagan’s, Wight’s, Whigham, Belcher’s, Limesink, Barrow’s, Tired Creek, Dickinson’s Store, Bainbridge, and June deadlines. Returns run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with final two weeks during Superior Court, plus a second-round list from Justices of the Peace.
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Pine Hill
Rock Pond
Spring Creek
Kendrick’s
Jackson’s Mill
Climax
Fireville
Attapulgus
Higdon's
O ’ Bell
Wight’s
Whigham
S Belcher’s
Limesink
Barrow’s
Tired Creek
Dickinson's
Bainbridge
Superior Court
Justice of Peace
W. W. Pearce
Decatur County
Bainbridge City Adopts Hog Running Prohibition Ordinance
The Bainbridge city council passed multiple ordinances in 1885 including banning hogs from running at large within city limits. Penalties include 50 cents per impounded hog plus 20 cents daily, with sale after three days if unreleased. Also regulates street obstructions and July to October plowing restrictions south of Colbert's Wharf.
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Bainbridge
City of
Tfl
W. W. Wright
W.W. Wright
Colbert’s Wharf
Rail Road Street
East Broad _ Street
East Broad Street
College Street
River Street
Vanderbilt Money Couldn't Buy It Swift's Specific Endorsed
Mrs Elizabeth Baker of Acworth says Swift's Specific cured her 31 year scrofula after two bottles then four more. Northcutt Johnson AcWorth merchants confirm her tale. Also J B Walker of Thomson Ga reports a 40 year rheumatism case cured after three bottles.
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Aeworth News
Elizabeth Baker
Acworth
Vanderbilt
Swift
Messrs. Northcut & Johnson
Messrs. Northcutt& Johnson
Thomson, Ga
J.B. Wakuer
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the Weekly Democrat
Georgia Bonds
Col. P. Dike Hill
Columbia
Civil Service
Henry D. McDantex
R. A. Harpennay
Miller County
Gilford Boykin
J. W. Levine
Gforgia
Jack Powell
John MM. Brown
H. H. C. Griffin H
George A
Admiral Nelson
Rebcca
Nettie
Ira Richard
Albert Rhodes
Rebeca
Richard
Albert Rhodespe
C. J. Munnerlyn
C.J. Munnerlxn
A. EK. Lasseter
R. A. Blount
A. E. Lasseter
Mason O'Neal
Jersey
H.C. Curry
Bainbridge Ga
Superior Court of
C. W. Winberley
Bainbridged
Macon
Jonas Loeb
Green Bay
Pan
MB. Barnett Corner
Broad & Brough
Loeb
J.d.harrell&brothe
Deestar
Confectionerit
Sture
Beneft
É. Sl
Roy
J. D. Harrell
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