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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1900
Page
2
The 1900 Bainbridge Gazette notes advertising changes due by Monday night and advertises editor J. M. Brown as manager. It discusses Governor Candler’s school funding, Atlanta depot schemes, and issues in the South including voter education requirements and non-disfranchisement rulings amid the Bryan McKinley campaign.
The piece argues prosperity has two phases as farm and industrial prices rise. Workers with fixed wages miss direct gains while farmers and manufacturers benefit, fueling debate on whether the country is truly prosperous. It notes taxonomic views and contrasts with wage earners. It mentions Chamberlain's Pain Balm, legislature action on judges, child labor bills, cigarette restrictions, and Fulton divorces.
Reports hail the Quaker Doctor as world renowned for curing disease and aiding the afflicted. He visits Bainbridge delivering free treatments, charity cases aided, and a public audience drawn by claims of miraculous cures, music, and vaudeville performances.
Advertised remedy claims quick relief for colds croup and whooping cough with a pleasant taste and permanent cures. It is marketed as safe for babies and adults alike and is for sale by R. J. Hicks.
New Advertising warns that hunting and shooting are forbidden on specified lands listing lots across Doratur County Georgia. The notice, signed by Flint River Lumber Company, threatens prosecution to the fullest extent of the law and offers a $10 reward for evidence leading to trespasser convictions.
Governor Candler proclaims increase of reward to one hundred fifty dollars for the apprehension and delivery of Robert Brown charged with killing his mother in law. He orders officers statewide to vigorously pursue him for trial. The proclamation is dated October 26, 1900.
Notice warns that any trespassing on listed land lots in the 11th District of Decatur County will be prosecuted. Prohibited activities include camping rafting riverfront activity and cutting binders or pine wood in swamps. All permits required for access or work along Flint River area from Swindells Mill to Red Gin.
Belcher Bros acting as agents will offer for sale at public auction on the first Tuesday in December 1900 before the Bainbridge courthouse the Sharon Hotel property including the brick hotel building. Sale will pay four promissory notes totaling 361.70 due December 4 and settle balances to Ada Z Blount and Henrietta Sharon, with title conveyed by Belcher Bros to the purchaser.
Notice that an application will be made to the next Lepista ire to change the incorporation of the town of Whipham to the city of Whig ham and for other purposes. Signed Oct. tat, MK, nh. BE. Terrell, Mayor.
Decatur County will sell on the first Tuesday in December 1900 at Bainbridge courthouse, the Sharon hotel property with Water Street and Broad Street boundaries, excluding a Belcher Bros. deeded portion. Levy to satisfy a mortgage from Gertrude N. Pritchett Edith S. Rogers against John Sharon. Sheriff L F Patterson.
Notice states a bill will be introduced to incorporate the Town of Iron City with power to levy taxes maintain streets and works sell liquor under a dispensary for town and public schools elect a mayor councilmen marshal and officers and for other purposes. Dated December 17, 1900.
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