21 May 1885
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1885
Page
1
A reflective essay extols living in the present, urges immediate action over procrastination, and cites St Paul on embracing the moment. It urges honoring elders, aiding the young, and pursuing good deeds now, before detailing agricultural notes from Americus Georgia. It then discusses yellow pine industry, naval plans, and late 19th century commerce trends.
Advertised medical balm claims cure for ulcers boils bunions hemorrhoids and many inflammatory ailments. Testimonies from Bainbridge and surrounding areas extol its efficacy and safety with endorsements from physicians, clerks, and families, urging purchase from J A Butts & Co in Bainbridge Georgia.
The Savayscor Georgia superintendent announces winter train times on the Florida and Western Railway. Trains to Savannah, Jacksonville, Waycross, Valdosta, and other stations run daily with connections to Pensacola and New Orleans. Also includes a testimonial ad praising life insurance as a health and family benefit.
The article notes multiple surrender dates from April 9 to May 13 with April 26 identified as the surrender agreement date between Johnston and Federal authorities. Memorial day is tied to April 26 and April 9 as memorial dates. It also mentions a 1866 proclamation ending the war. The piece raises a question about the war’s end and mentions Mormon involvement and Illinois Senate elections.
In an inquest, Patrick Kane a seventy year old switchman died from internal injuries suffered when he saved a girl from an oncoming train at the Grand avenue crossing on April 27. He acted to shield two young children, pulling one girl from danger as the engine struck him and knocked him down an embankment before continuing. The verdict notes his death stemmed from the injuries but omits mention of his selfless act.
Savannah Times notes the pine belt from Augusta to Columbus covers over half the state with long leaf pine dominating. It cites 1884 figures showing about 1.55 million acres of pine timber land remaining and warns that at 100,000 acres a year, supply may be exhausted in fifteen years as forests take 50 to 100 years to mature.
In Washington on May 4 the Court of Claims hears a partition suit by Germain Cherokees of North Carolina and Mississippi seeking nearly 2 million in lands and money. Eastern Cherokees total about 3000, Western Cherokees about 25000. The nations’ leadership, schools, banks, and newspapers are cited as part of a long property claim contested by Western Cherokees. The case, sent by Congress for final disposition, features Shellabarger Wilton and Gov Crawford for claimants and Col Phillips for the nation. Judge Wilson opened the overt argument.
The article urges smokers to choose lighter or colored cigars such as Clare and Colorado Claro, avoid smoking on an empty stomach, refrain from smoking the entire cigar, and cleanse teeth after use to prevent staining. It also notes rumors of Spain seeking Cuba and President Cleveland’s stance on Cuba, plus a Lemont, Illinois clash where miners died and soldiers remain on duty.
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