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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1889
Page
2
The News and Advertiser discusses Albany's need to build a railroad to Bainbridge and beyond. Capt S. R. Weston promotes the project, arguing it would be profitable, reduce grading costs, and open rich agricultural timber country, giving Albany a competing line to Savannah.
In a discussion with Hon. P. W. Jones, Capt Weston urges Albany leaders to back a railroad charter from Albany to Bainbridge, noting rivals’ routes westward and promising liberal terms. The News and Advertiser warns Albany’s abandonment of the Alabama Georgia and Florida Railroad plan could hurt trade, urging revitalization of the Board of Trade to defend Albany’s commercial supremacy.
The Georgia State Alliance connects farmers and a committee to secure cotton bagging as a homegrown alternative. They argue jute tariffs inflate costs and plan coordinated orders, aiming to boost local manufacture, keep money at home, and pressure mills to price bagging competitively.
Two prominent Macon citizens Col Albert R. Lamar aged 69 and John A. McManus ex ordinary of Bibb county died today after months of illness. Lamar, a famed Georgia editor and lawyer, served in many public roles from secretary of the Georgia state convention to assistant clerk of the U S House. He leaves a wife and four children. McManus died from jaundice after a long illness. He had been a public official in Bibb county and had been confined to sickness for months.
Columbus Georgia May 18 Charles Randall late manager of the Southern Company in this city was found guilty of embezzlement and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. Randall, a young man of talent, had fallen into a habit that left him short nearly $2000. The Erie Bank Trust Company of North America, his bondsman, prosecuted the case.
The piece reflects on old songs and memories from childhood, noting how hymns, plantation tunes, and national anthems endure beyond generations. It mentions Barbara Allen, camp meeting songs, Dixies refrain, and marches, linking music to faith, heritage, and the fading years. The author cites the Atlanta Constitution.
A Spooner section recalls rain needs for farmers and a traveler’s Florida visit. Local life highlights include Judge Rich’s hospitality, Miss Minnie Rich’s organ music, and reflections on Hamlet. The ad block touts Dr Pierce’s, Shiloh’s remedies, and Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and price notes.
Notice states G Gunby Jordan Henry R Goethius A J Jordan J W Murphey Jr N N Curtis T M Foley and H C Bussey of Columbus Georgia formed the Alabama Georgia and Florida Railroad Company to seek a charter. The plan covers about 160 miles from Cokes Georgia to the Georgia Florida line with a 45 mile branch to Dawson Georgia. Capital stock is 1 million dollars. They will manage the road for the first year.
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