Death and life in Bainbridge old folks and court notes
Uncle George McGill the oldest Southwest Georgia resident died aged about 115 and was buried in Bainbridge. The piece recounts his life from Virginia slave to tobacco hand on Colonel McGill's plantation and his famed kindness to children. The article also notes a local Monday grand jury session, a court convening, and a dramatic medical testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with a free trial offer in Bainbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGill
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Bainbridge
Daniel McGill
George
Virginia
Campbell
Decatur County
McLaughlin
Colonel McGill
McLauchlin
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Zacharias’ Drug Store
Bainbridge, Ga
Editors Delight and Electric Bitters Advertised in One Notice
A fragmented newspaper snippet promotes a prank game called Editors Delight in Texas with notes and new subscribers. It also touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure with testimonials from Salt and Hare, sold for fifty cents at Zacharias Drug Store, and includes assorted ads for cotton seed, Arnicc Salve, Elyse Gream Balm, and Sicilian Hair Renewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
W.D. Salt
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Zacharias
Notable Marriage in Rock Pond Ends May Breezes and Bacon
Last night at Mr. Martin Rathel’s home in Rock Pond, Silvius Rathel, aged 73, married Macy Alday, his third wife and former Mrs. Alday now Mrs. Rathel, age about 22. The bride boasts a young son and a future with two daisy ponies and a tidy vehicle, per her friend. The town also notes locals Decatur Cherry and N. B. Barber fishing at Clear Lake, Prof. A J Davis teaching at Powell school house, Miss Helen Williams teaching music, and Uncle William Thomas, in his 80s, plowing to mark four score years. Communicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rathel
Silvius Rathel
Macy Alday
Silvius
Decatur Cherry
N. B. Barber
Clear Lake
A. J. Davis
Spring Creek
Powell School
Helen Williams
Bainbridge
J.L. Dickenson
Pine Hill Thoughts from Decatur County Letter
A reader in Decatur County praises local papers for informing voters about tariff questions and endorses Cleveland Colquitt and Turner. The letter notes farming conditions, stock prosperity, and urges local inquiry before westward migration, mentioning Duncan McLauchlin and a sentence about the Salvation Army Crusaders. Ben, a laborer, signs off.
Faceville Notes On Weather School and Local Life
Whigham correspondent reports scarce young men and ample young ladies in Faceville Tn. Weather stays unfavorable for crops while cool nights aid cutworms in cotton fields. Judge Bower visited to oversee interests. Faceville school closed with a big grove dinner and commendable student performances under Mrs. Dickson. Two strangers arrived at J T Alfred's. a farm hand was accidentally shot by a gun mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Whigham
Faceville
Judge Bower
Dickson
J.E.F
C. J. Butler
Miriam Landing
Bad Cunningham
J. T. Alfred’s
Ob Sistas
Wang
Rainy days and rival greenside hum in Calvacy notes
The letter reflects heavy rainfall promoting lush vegetation while some neighbors remain dry. It jokes about electricity, a young man chasing lightning, and a playful mischief between a would be thunder and a girl. It notes farmers nearing cotton harvest and hopes for abundant yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. R's
T. A. White
Mitchell County
Bainbridge
Roving Joe’s jailyard dream from Newton town
A Newton town prisoner Lew DeLacy alias Roving Joe in Baker county jail tells a verses dream of hell and heaven after death. He recalls a barroom across the street, lead and brimstone, then heaven’s gate where St Peter notes Newton town in his book. The poem ends with a crown inscribed First man who came from Newton town and a wakeful awakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Lew DeLacy
Joe
Baker County
Hell
Heaven
Pearly Gate
St. Peter
Newton Town
Bainbridge Cornet Band Prompts Summer Music Nights
Residents urge the Bainbridge Cornet Band to play for summer evenings as crowds shop at Flint River Store. Local call to entertain improves mood and encourages shopping.
Picnic Promise from J Stzmmnarr Co Offer
Advertisement urges young men to treat ladies and promise of goods at greatly reduced prices. Slogans emphasize a pleasant social event with affordable items. No specific date or location is provided in the fragment.
Are You on the Jury We Offer Wear And Cool Comfort
The Flint River Store invites shoppers to visit and view new apparel that keeps wearers cool while awaiting jury duty. The prompt display suggests practical comfort gear for jurors.
Flint River Store Bargain Prices Highlight Quality
A Flint River Store advertises low prices across many bargains showing quality, claiming customers will be convinced to shop there for value and selection. The notice emphasizes trusted sales as proof of worth.
Store Spotlight Promises Seasonal Goods at Flint River Store
In contemplation of winter readiness a grand hotel project is noted and readers are assured that Flint River Store offers seasonable goods at reasonable prices. The notice highlights preparedness and shopping options for the upcoming season.
Flint River Store Pledges Ongoing Low Prices and Service
We have worked hard and faithfully to increase sales and please the many customers we supply daily with goods. While satisfied with the result, we will not tire in well doing and will continue to offer new goods and a great bargaining daily at the Flint River Store.
Jones Store Offers Wide Range of Dry Goods in Historic NY Sale
W. C. Jones promotes a massive dry goods sale backed by the Great New York Dry Goods Syndicate. He touts low prices on printed wool serge, seersuckers, table linens, linen, lawns, laces, slippers, underwear, oils, envelopes, and more, claiming the store sets and regulates local prices with daily new arrivals and large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stn National Bank
Capitol
Batiste
Yangibor Seersucker
Ely
Holland
Jones’ Store
W. C. Jones
Alabama Midland Railway work to begin soon
Railroad information brings cheer to readers as work is scheduled to start on the Alabama Midland Railway in the near future. In the meantime residents are urged to shop locally at the Flint River Store for supplies.
Steamboat Arrives on Upper River Aids Local Trade
A Mow Steamboat appeared on the upper river making it convenient for residents to buy goods at the Flint River Store and have them shipped home by steamboat. The vessel’s presence is expected to boost local commerce and ease transport.
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Ry Democrat
Levy & Bro
Culumn
Neal
Anna Truly
Teronenee
John E
Moelay
M. J. Sheghit
Sovirl & Son
Savannah
L Whitimend
Thomasville
Siveday
Bio TL
South Georgia
Va Vlanters
Cilia Horse
Baker
Grand ‘Eo
Lion Emporium
Corey
Byrd
Ssun, Pla
Renee
Bainbridge Reynolds
Albany
Lvllow
Gaines
OVD
Maston O'Neal
Byer
Decatur Superior Court
Spence
John B. Crawford
Jas. T. Stewart & Soy
Bainbridge Ga
Buckiva
L- Zacharias
Boston
Foynerty Beret Boaton
Rock Pond
Pine Hill
EpiTors Democrat
Decatur
White House
Grover Cleveland
Colquitt
H. G. Turner
Joe Brown
Pla Decatur
Duncan McLauchlin
Climax
Salvation Army
Ben
Laborer
Miriam
Calvacy
J. J. Higdon
Kendrick's
Eorrors
Acker
L. Zacharias
Gaiatridge
Bainbridge Cornet Band
Flint River
Prices
J. Stzmmnarr & Co
Vince
River Store
Ues al
Railroad Information
Alabama Midland Rail
The
Steumboyt
eRe
New Music
Old Dan Tucker
Jimar Lee
Willams Brothers
ho—Williams
Tom
Charlie
Williams Brothers
Corner Broad and
Water Streets
Bainbridge, Georgia
Williams Bros
L.wilk&co
South Broad Street
Court of Ordinary
Belle McLauchisn
Court House
Bauvridge
Mug
Countty
Tour
Stertux
Bello
W. G. Broom & Son
J. E. Broom
W.G. Boom
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