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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
2
A compilation of editorial notes from Bainbridge Georgia dated March 29 1900. It covers advertiser instructions taxes and mailing matters plus political opinion on Bacon Watson and party realignment. It cites figures for campaign funds and discusses registration election issues and the value of honest debt settlement. The piece references local papers and prominent Georgia figures including Senator Bacon and Thomas Eason.
Announcement endorses Hon. John E. Donalson for the Albany circuit judgeship in the upcoming Democratic primary. The piece lauds his legal talent and public spirit, notes broad support from the bar and citizens, and contrasts civic duty with selfish drift. It includes related notices about the Travelers Protective Association event in Macon and Central of Georgia Railway round trips to Macon April 18–23 1900, plus agricultural advice and a local testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
Georgia banker W S Witham visits Savannah endorsing small mills as more profitable than large operations. He plans mills along the Central Railroad between Macon and Savannah with sites in Tennille and Millen, noting profits of 40, 54, and 100 percent in his ventures. He argues small towns south of Atlanta can sustain cotton manufacturing and urges local support and investment.
A mix of opinion notes criticizes racial and political rhetoric, details a Kansas City convention prep with a white wash suggestion, notes Lukens Lumber Co retirement, and sketches cross currents from South Africa to Vanderbilt christening and Savannah’s Havana drydock bid. It highlights public notices and evolving views on race, war, and elections.
Hon E Donalson of Decatur announces candidacy for judge of the Albany Circuit in the May 15 primary. He cites public support and the duty of a judge to uphold justice, law, and fairness, while expressing humility and willingness to serve. Signature Jno E Donalson urges cordial support from voters and bar members across the circuit.
A candidate declares candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic primary. The statement promises to faithfully and impartially perform all duties of the office if elected.
Charles A. Monroe of Bainbridge announces candidacy for nomination and election as a member of the Georgia Legislature from this county. He urges voters to support him in the Democratic primary, promising faithful and efficient service to county and state. Bainbridge date March 27, 1900.
Notice lists multiple tax collection locations with dates for First Round Recovery and May term in Bainbridge. It notes that books close June 10 and that Drew Roberts of Bainbridge is adjudicated bankrupt with a creditors meeting at Bainbridge Court House on April 14 1900 at 9 am. J D Harrell Referee in Bankruptcy, Bainbridge Ga, March 24 1900.
Decatur County Georgia will sell before Bainbridge courthouse on the first Tuesday in April during legal hours. Property of Hannah Steininger listed includes multiple lots in the 21st and 27th Districts totaling 8 36 37 43 44 186 342 343 384. Court action in favor of Mrs F W Krause against Steininger Lytle Lichenstadter and Dickenson. March 7 1900. Sheriff L P Parrison.
During legal hours on the first Tuesday in April the one seventh undivided interest in lots 342 and 343 in the 15th District of Decatur County will be sold to satisfy a Justice Court judgment in favor of E G Rich against Adolphus Wright and William Wright with M E O Neal as endorser. The sale date is March 7 1900.
Decatur County Sheriff to sell 350 acres from lots 73 and 88 in the 20th District in Bainbridge during legal hours. Property levied to satisfy City Court judgment from December term 1899 in favor of C. C. Pearce against Aaron Andrews. Sale dated March 7, 1900. L. F. Patterson, Sheriff.
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