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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1885
Page
3
The column notes Ellen Cutter’s farewell gathering, barber shop calls, and a clearest headed judge in town. Mentions church events, a sermon challenge, local welfare efforts, and community remarks on roads, lodges, and the Harnett House leadership as the town engages in seasonal activities and public notices.
Local notes recount weddings in Thomasville and Decatur county, informal adverts for shops and candies, a stalled Gulf Coast road project, a new clerk at QT store, a fire in Jonas Loeb’s shop with $100 estimate, and calls for revival gatherings by Sam Jones.
A Monday night Dramatic Entertainment at the Skating Rink showcased local talent with Mr George Bruce as Queer grai and a strong cast in Rough Diamond. The event drew praise for performances by Fred Wardell Helen Williams and others and signals growing youth interest in light drama. The piece followed court proceedings noting a Grand Jury dismissal and several criminal cases including larceny and assault with intent to murder. The report highlights county finances improving and urges honest tax reporting to boost the treasury.
Rev W H McMeen will preach at Iterian Church Sunday next with Holy Communion following morning service on the subject Christ's Vision or the Cross. Evening topic Pastoral Relation in the Presbyterian Church. Preparatory service to Communion Friday at 8 o'clock. Also notes on insurance, excursion rates, a fire company account, and local business notices.
The Grand Jury reports on county buildings, jail condition, road safety, and bridge repairs. It highlights defective jail gutters and glass, unsafe Tired Creek bridges, and recommends a longer bridge near Connell old mill. It notes county finances, indebtedness, and urges trial of certain county cases. It commends school records and calls for equal public school fund distribution. It requests appointments for vacant Notary and Justice posts and notes convicts are well treated. It closes with thanks to Judge Bower and Solicitor General Spence and printed minutes and notices.
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