23 May 1889
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1889
Page
1
Diverse notes describe Georgia’s eastern Flint River vicinity with arid springs, artesian waters, and medicinal properties touted by Warr and the state chemist. The piece weaves land use of pine and magnolia, local industry, and settlements with a blend of superstition and anecdote about marriage omens and social customs across England and Scotland.
Chicago. May 15. Tim Sullivan 16 and Tom Curry 44 were drawn into a fight with King Alcode after neighbors found a whiskey barrel in a cellar. They drank from a bucket inside the barrel and soon became unconscious. Sullivan died within hours. Curry remains critically ill and is expected to die.
Reports from Georgia and neighboring states indicate the cotton crop is not in good condition due to cold and hot weather. Stands are poor in many counties and replanting occurs in some areas, with corn and wheat also affected. Some improvement is hoped from yesterday’s rain.
A century view notes simpler dress now dominates both sexes with fewer adornments. Clergymen abandon wigs bands and black ties. judges drop scarlet and velvet. a shift toward economy, practicality, and understated style per fresh observations.
Amid constant thunder of trains on the Union Elevated line in New York, bald sparrows swarm the crossbeams near the Thirteenth station. They nest by the hundred, then return to the fountain area to drink, bathe, and resume their labor refreshed.
Notices announce tax collection dates for cotton districts in Decatur County including district numbers and scheduled Saturdays and Mondays through April May and June. Also public sale of Lot 236 in 16th District and legal citations cite administration and probate actions in Bainbridge and Decatur County Georgia.
The new operator informs the public of taking over the Hines Brothers livery business and pledges to provide the best turnouts in the city. He lists single and double teams and horse care as core offerings with prompt service.
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