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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1885
Page
3
The Weekly Democrat reports on Bainbridge events including politics, business, and social notes. Highlights mention F G Arnett, Grover Cleveland era chatter, local candidates like Grimes for Miler county, church efforts, new tradesmen Emery Johnson and Savan nah Times canvasser Townsend, and a marriage by R M Bower.
Emmet O Neals second son sustained a left elbow fracture after a Monday fall. Dr Butts set the bone with chloroform and Emmet is reported to be recovering. Bainbridge Mill To Be Rebuilt By J W Withrow Expected to restore Bainbridge Ga saw mill burned previously.
The notice blends a funeral elegy for Mildred C. H. Thomas and a bustling local ad page. It touts C. H. Thomas' Rail Road Store at Fowlstown Ga with low prices on calico coffee sugar and tobacco and promotes spring goods at his shop. It also mentions J Steininger Co double store promotions and a brief marriage note for Mr and Mrs Rowe from Columbus Ga.
The Georgia Editors arrive in Bainbridge by special train with about one hundred guests. Mayor Wright and local officials greet them at the river depot. Judge C Campbell speaks at the court house and a large banquet follows with elaborate menus and floral decor. The event ends with a musical gathering and remarks from press leaders and local hosts.
J A Butts a druggist touts Favorite Fever Mixture as the cheapest and surest remedy for malarial fevers in the region. He claims it is harmless and suitable for all ages with a guarantee and directions. Also mentions a terrier pup for reward and promotes C H Thomas Rail Road Store in Fowlstown Ga with a spring stock and low prices. Watsons Magic Balsam is endorsed as well.
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