Presidential election debate and local notices in Florida
A chaotic patch of 1888 Florida notices covers local politics, elections and social events. Items mention Henry G. Turner, H. G. Tur ry, and Henry Grady alongside upcoming presidential voting on November 6. The piece notes deaths, family sorrow, a St. Joseph railroad history, and community notices from Dallas, with references to local businesses and scarce transportation details.
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St. Joseph
Fla
W. M. Blount
Two Lost Boys Runaway From Parkerville Georgia
Two boys from Parkerville near Albany fled their home on Sunday night October 21. Charles Pinson, 17, slender and Henry Pinson, 11, light-haired, are missing and a reward is offered for their return. W A Pinson of Parkersville offers notice and authorization to detain them on sight.
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Parkerville
Albany
Charlie Pinson
Henry Pinson
W. A. Pinson
Parkersville
Camilla Clarion
The
Presbyterian Church
Court House
Col
O J. Munerlyn
Gurley
Peabody
Woman Shot in Fowlstown. Dennis Banks Arrested
In Fowlstown, Dennis Banks, a colored man, shot Mary Gaines in the left breast with a pistol during a fight. The bullet passed through her arm and narrowly missed fatal injury. Banks is jailed to answer to assault with intent to murder, while Gaines nurses and is reported recovering.
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Fowlstown
Dennis Banks
Mary Gaines
Patterson
Dennis
Superior Court
Hawes Earns Credit As Democratic Elector In Camilla Speech
The Camilla Clarion praises Hon. A L Hawes for his faithful Democratic candidacy as elector from the district. He stressed tariff issues, explained Turner’s detention in Washington to manage the tariff fight, and affirmed Hawes’s eminent service to the country and party.
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A. L. Hawes
Camilla
Hawes
Turner
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Republican Senate
Democratic Party
Camilla Clarion
Dr H D Wilson Weds Clifford Harrell in Bainbridge Ga
Abbeville and Greenville papers praise Dr H D Wilson of South Carolina for marrying Miss Clifford Harrell of Georgia. The couple hosted receptions in Bainbridge and Abbeville with compliments to the bride, Wilson described as a popular, respected figure. The Greenville Daily News notes the wedding and looks forward to their October reception in Abbeville.
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H. D. Wilson
Georgia
Clifford Harrell
Palmetto
Empire State
Bainbridge
South Carolina
Abbeville
Bainbridge Ga
Catherine Wilson
Clifford
Donald
Mrs. Wilson
Catherine M. Wilson
Ee Wilson
Nee
Greenville Daily News
Caroline Wilson
Abbéville
Abbevile
Binbridge
Oyster Bake at Pad rick's Dining Room Prompts Nights
Local notice announces a two night oyster bake at Pad rick's Dining Room opposite the post office. Fresh oyster crackers available as part of the event.
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Padrick’s
Post Office
Southern Democrats and Prohibition in Georgia Debate
The text argues Third Party and Republican links in Georgia politics, labeling the movement as an adjunct to Republicans and predicting Democratic votes will prevail. It asserts temperate Southern voters will resist Third Party tactics and keeps focus on local notices, show pumpkins, and a visit from A. H. Winter with brief real estate notes and anticipation of price changes pending railroad completion.
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Prohibition
Bainbridge
Georgia
Fitzhugh Lee
Padrick’s
Padrick’s. An
A. H. Winter
Thomasville Enterprise
Albert Winter
Democratic Elector Hawes to Close Canvas at Whigham
Close of the Electoral Canvas announces Col. A L Hawes will address Whigham voters on national campaign issues. The piece praises Hawes, urges Decatur Democrats to attend county delegate primaries on November 24 and supports Cleveland and Democratic control in Georgia.
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Col
A. L. Hawes
Whigham
Col. Hawes
Grand Old County
Decatur
Old Decatur
Georgia
Cleveland
Democratic Party of
INTER MILLINERY FALL AND Mrs Reynolds Advertise Stock
INTER MILLINERY and Mrs M J Reynolds announce a full fall and winter stock of millinery, fashion goods, gloves, flowers, feathers, laces, cloaks, jackets, jerseys, hosiery, and underwear for ladies, misses, and children. Located in Bainbridge and Decatur counties, the store invites inspection and calls for wedding outfits or general purchases.
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M. J. Reynolds
Bainbridge
Decatur
Endorsement for D. W. Kelly as Tax Assessor candidate
A group led by A Barrow endorses D. W. Kelly for Tax Assessor in Decatureon from the 16th district. They call him worthy, honest, and capable and seek his Democratic nomination as their right.
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Messrs
Eprrons
Decatureon and
Salaars
D. W. Kelly
Tuus
A. Barrow
Notice from Bainbridge on Warehouses
Ang 15th. 1 Having leased my warehouse property to W. M. Blount for a term of years I commend his Warehouse to patrons and friends and request their patronage Respectfully Jno E Dicrenson Having secured the above mentioned Warehouse I am prepared to give you Warehouse service better than before hoping the public will appreciate my efforts and soliciting patronage I am Most Respectfully W M Broun
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Bainbridge GA. Ang
W. M. Blount
Jno
Edgy Georgia editor threats spark minister retort
The Rome Tribune reports a Georgia editor, left in charge by a minister, received a threatening subscriber letter. The minister replies that he has unsuccessfully tried to maul the editor for fifteen years and will enlist twenty congregants to assist if the subscriber comes to the office.
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the Tribune of
Rome
Georgia
Give Them A Chance That Is To Say Your Lungs
A promotional piece extols the lungs and breathing apparatus, claiming they are hindered by obstructions from various illnesses. It promotes Boschee’s German Syrup as a guaranteed remedy sold by druggists for 75 cents a bottle after other remedies fail.
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Bosches
Woman's Despair and Remedies Featured in Advertisements
A suffering mother seeks relief from an aching back and hears of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure from a neighbor who claims lasting benefit and a money back guarantee. Other ads tout Darbys Prophylactic Fluid as a disinfectant preventing yellow fever and a testimonial praises King's New Discovery for Consumption with a free trial at a local drug store.
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India
Pierce
Darbys
J. Marion Sims
M. D
New York
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby N. C
Zacharias’ Drug Store
Bainbridge, Ga
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