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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
3
The Bainbridge area reports preparations for events and updates on prominent locals. Mentions include Mrs. W. J. Mowly, Prof. W. H. ay, W. Sanborn, and attorney J. H. Talbert, with activity around memorials, church sermons, and a fire-damaged dwelling being rebuilt.
An rambling 1888 letter describes a woods outing near Climax Georgia with a large party including a young lady and a gentleman. It recalls flowers birds and a lake picnic with coffee and dinner, noting magnolias, jessamine, and bashful Aunt Poll. The writer signs as Epiroxs DeMockaT and hints at local life in Climax.
The Green Shade Tabernacle leaders report rail car shortages blocked a May 4 Union Sunday School picnic for Thomasville Bainbridge Climax and other points. Officials propose postponement and rerouting as railroad capacity limits hindered full attendance.
The Ruby steam vessel enters service as a freight boat from Jackson County Florida owner C. J. Buthey. It sails up the Flint to Bainbridge and up the Chattahoochee to Columbia and will add a cabin and office for crew. Also notes a death of Mrs. Gauss near Bainbridge, a recovery of Joseph Spooner, and local community events including a Twilight picnic and a financial report from Bainbridge's Mutual Building Company dated May 1, 1888.
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