29 May 1890
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1890
Page
1
The article describes artesian wells and mineral content analyzed by State Chemist, praising fresh waters and health benefits. It highlights Bainbridge’s streets drainage, oak-lined avenues, and the White Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian churches, plus a growing economy with sawmills and cotton trade. It notes pleasant climate, abundant crops, and a welcoming, prospering community ready for settlers and visitors.
Readers learn the symptoms of pear blight including withered leaves turning black and branch dieback. The piece notes Micrococcus amylovoricus as the blamed germ, suggests treatments like linseed oil mixtures, pruning, mulching, and orchard management, and cites LeConte and Kieffer varieties as relatively resistant but not blightproof.
Baldwin county timber cutter Henry Hughes awoke to a coiled rattlesnake near his face in a crude hut. He leapt free, killed three snakes with an ax and a log, then fainted. The episode left him convulsed and traumatized with a risk of insanity per his physician.
Senator Farwell warns a young man not to overspend on lunches, hotels, cigars, and dinners while seeking a position. He cautions that a lavish lifestyle will shrink a business career early. He mentions upcoming Georgia and Alabama political events and hints at awaiting pointers.
The first annual Georgia militia encampment will be hosted by Augusta drawing thousands of visitors from across the state. The city plans extensive entertainments and Georgia’s soldiers may receive a stronger sense of duty and support. The event is expected to showcase Grovarins youths as a prominent feature of the gathering.
Advertises a subscription deal for the county newspaper at one dollar per year payable in advance in cash.
An advertisement promises a $309 piano available with a $2 down payment and $4 per week. It claims the plan is safe, not an experiment, and suitable for all, especially the poor, with a long but engaging read.
In August 1885 a Davis Bros. plan proposes club based piano buying allowing bulk pricing. Four clubs exist with initiation fees and weekly payments culminating in ownership, including options to draw or swap shares, with insurance and delivery terms. The scheme positions as savings and gift potential, with a five year guarantee and second hand pianos available.
The ad promotes piano options including Kimball style Nos 1 and 4 Harrington Nos 7 8 10 Conover Nos ENABE Nos 5 6 7 with prices described as rock bottom cash terms. The message enumerates multiple model styles available for immediate purchase.
The Bainbridge city council announces a municipal election on April 1 1890 to decide issuing bonds for a City Hall and for an academy. Voters will decide on City Hall bonds and Academy bonds, with par value not below, registration open 30 days, terms detailing interest and repayment through 1926. Mayor Mastey O Neal presides.
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