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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
3
A public meeting at the Court House in Bainbridge discusses building a railroad linking Bainbridge to Montgomery, arguing railroads foster independent competition and prosperity. The piece notes local figures, ongoing trials, and regional delays while detailing a deadly bridge accident and community updates.
The February conviction and death sentence of Alex Henderson for murdering Amos Jackson and his nine year old daughter are described. The article details threats, prior gun preparations, the morning ambush, evidence from witnesses, and Henderson’s later confession after sentencing.
A historical review traces Georgia county hangings from 1856 to 1895 with names such as Jesse Gripp and Uiil, then notes the tomorrow public execution of Amos Jackson and his child’s murderer. The piece cites Judge B B Bower and Sheriff L P Patters on. The event promises a large crowd at Bainbridge near the Fair Grounds.
The undersigned thank the members of St. John's Choir and the Ladies and gentlemen who contributed to the concert held last Friday at Bornes Balt to benefit the Baptist Church and the Episcopal church in this city. The event was a very solemn and successful affair.
The article traces the fate of an old railroad project from its 1870 chartering by Col Bear F. Brutten through various reorganizations and leadership changes, highlighting John E. Donalson as current head of the B.C. and C. venture and predicting renewed activity. It also covers a Bowen’s Hall concert by Episcopal church ladies noting performers, songs, recitations, and the event’s success, with proceeds benefiting local churches.
At the cemetery is Whigham on Friday the ISchrist by New Jesses Martin, Mr Lous Chester sed Mie Rachel Averitt the youngest daugh ter of Mr Joe Averitt of Witgins. No ecards. Another Shipmert of Sue Lesche Beef and Tosgus at J L Haba's.
Judge Bower closes the Crimin al Docket for Becatur Superior Court second week with Grand Jury ending duties early. Convictions include Sherman Gains forgery three years, Charley Woolfolk horse stealing five years, Frank King burglary and horse stealing with Woolfolk totaling eighteen years, and Charley J Xeckson voluntary manslaughter second trial. Notices warn trespassers on Hartsfield Spring and announce lime and disinfectant distribution on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 to 6 pm, with heads of families encouraged to use them.
Notice from McNsERLYYe County School Com announcing the examination of white teachers on Thursday May 30 and entry of teachers on Friday May 1 in May 1st 1359 under Co 5. MCNSERLYYe County School Com.
D D WILSON requests individuals to note his May 15 departure for South Carolina and be absent until Pall. EG MILLIVERY, Mrs M J Reynolds, announces a full line of new millinery and invites inspection. The Bainbridge Graded School term began February 25 inviting children to attend under E R Pessor See t’s and Treasy Brd Trust’s.
An advertisement notes Dr. Wilson, a dentist, located for Ora Gasineks pana ica and Co to provide first class dental work to the public. Call to inquire.
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