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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1889
Page
2
The Georgia Press Association notes J H Estecy as president and J W Cusimay as recording secretary. A Savannah resident attempted morphine poisoning after five tries, while the city grapples with fake coins and preparations for a Drummers Convention. Henry Grady is elected president of the Confederate Home, reflecting local pride in the initiative.
The Montgomery City Council moves to condemn and tear down dilapidated structures, while observers note similar disgraceful buildings across Southern towns. An Apalachicola Times report hints at a naval depot arrival and a timber shipment to Europe this summer. A statewide road convention in Atlanta on May 22 seeks broad county representation to craft a permanent road improvement plan for quick legislative action. The piece stresses action over dreams and the cumulative impact of daily deeds.
A Columbia dispatch describes a new movement among colored people in South Carolina, the Colored Farmers National Alliance and Co operative Union. It aims to elevate blacks by teaching patriotism, family duty, and improved agriculture while urging respect for law and withdrawal from politics. The piece notes risks from poor leadership and possible political entanglement.
The Montgomery area report outlines construction progress for the Alabama Midland line from Troy to Brundige Ozark and beyond. It details gaps, track laying plans, right of way work, timber supply, bridge timbers, and expected operation within forty days to the Bainbridge corridor.
The Apalachicola Legmen Protective Aid Association adopted rules at their first meeting on the 25th to regulate timber surveying and set minimum prices. Rules include Doyle's sealing rule, inspection rights for commissioned inspectors, price floors for cypress at 5.50 per thousand and pine at 5.00, and prohibitions on members cutting timber until the opposing party complies. The document also contains an unrelated Shakespeare quotation and several patent medicine advertisements.
A proclamation from local health officers addresses the citizens of B.tubridee urging public cooperation and outlining measures for disease prevention and community safety. The text emphasizes sanitary practices and civic responsibility in safeguarding public health.
The return of the Commissioners concerning the estate of L.A. Ches 7, widow of W. Vesr, has been filed. All concerned are cited to appear at the office on the first Monday in January next to show cause why the judgement should not be recorded. This April 19, 1889. Atty Downarsox & Attorne.
Pay Receiver Overstreet announces state and county tax collection dates across districts. The notice lists multiple districts with April May and June dates for payment at various locations including Lime Ink, Pearce, Faceville, Spril Mill, Steam Mill, and others during the Spring term of Court.
A notice describes a sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in May in Bainbridge for many parcels in Decatur County tied to unpaid 18th and 19th century taxes. Properties listed include numerous Lot numbers across the 14th 15th and 16th districts with years from 1838 to 1889. L. F. Patterson signs as Sheriff announcing the auction. CITATION.
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