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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
1
A serialized, fragmentary column notes local politics, agriculture, and social reflections from Georgia. It cites figures like Governor Candler, references to the legislature, General Lee, and the Soldiers' Home proposal, while musing on pensions, lobbyists, and farm prices. The tone blends editorial digression with civic commentary and rural wisdom.
The piece argues biennial sessions would curb rapid shifts in policy, reducing wasteful repeals of laws such as judicial elections and the dog law. It cites teacher warrants and court criticism, urging stability to aid schools, agriculture, and commerce while condemning constant law changes.
The Senator from the Thirty-ninth District Mr Bell introduced a bill last week to block tax appropriations for black education unless paid by people of their own color He argues the burden on the fair man has lasted long enough The legislature's action will show whether we are left to politicians or true fiscal reform.
The Savannah News argues the state must fund rising pension costs for Confederate veterans widows, with estimates ranging from 25k to 125k more per year, potentially reaching 1,000,000 annually. It questions how taxes can fall as obligations grow and urges lawmakers to find cash for pensions and public schools.
Decatur County Georgia will hold a public sale on the first Tuesday in December 1900 at the courthouse door in Bainbridge. The property includes the Sharon hotel building bounded by Water Broad streets and a covered adjacent structure, with an excluded 65 by 130 foot parcel. The sale enforces a mortgage from the Superior Court against John Sharon, transferred to Reicher Bros. Sheriff L. F. Patterson presiding.
The Decatur County sheriff sale lists property in Bainbridge known as the Sharon Hotel includes the brick hotel building with bounds Water Street Broad Street and a saloon building, excluding a previously conveyed portion. It secures a Meinhard Bros. & Co. judgment of 1500 dollars against Ada Blount and Henrietta Sharon with fractional interests in the estate. sale set for first Tuesday in the county door during legal hours.
Georgia proclamation dated October 25 1900 increases reward to one hundred fifty dollars for the capture and delivery of Robert Brown colored suspected in the December 30 1898 murder of his mother in law in Decatur County. Authorities are urged to arrest him for trial.
Pair notice listing prohibited lots in Decatur County over 15th District and road/riverfront trespass restrictions from Swindells Mill to Red Bluff on Flint River. Mentions permit revocation and Brontox Bros. LOCAL LEGISLATION notes pending legislative action to incorporate Iron City with tax powers and liquor sales for town benefit and school, plus Whigham incorporation change request led by Mayor R. R. Terrell dated Oct 1900.
The firm Goff & Co of Attapulgus dissolves by mutual consent with Mr Goff retiring. Mrs M E Lester will continue the business at the same location and settle all liabilities and debts. Dated October 15, 1900. M E Lester, A G Gort.
The firm of Russell and Brown dissolves by mutual consent with Mr Russell retiring. All bills due the old firm are payable to Mr Brown and all bills due by the old firm are payable by him. Ben E. Russell. John M. Brown.
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