12 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1891
Page
1
The Augusta Chronicle reports a contentious discussion as Christian and Methodist groups clash over a prohibition ticket and the upcoming convention. Chauncey Wile Hous and others are cited. the piece laments evangelists undermining church harmony and calls for restraint amid heated partisan politics.
The fragment debates silver coinage and money circulation, arguing about whether individuals can keep value, the government stance, and the idea of exchange points. It reflects concerns over monetary policy and its impact on people's pockets and industry.
Georgia lawmakers approve a road law creating county commissions power to lay out open or discontinue roads and levy a public road tax. It empowers appointing a superintendent and overseers, sets road duty for males 16 to 50, and outlines penalties for noncompliance and methods of road work including chain gangs and private contracts. The act awaits grand jury recommendation before taking effect.
An executor sale conducted under order of the Court of Ordinary will occur at the Bainbridge courthouse on the first Tuesday in December. Property includes Lot 93 in the 20th district and Lot 364 in the 77th district, East half of Lot 375 in the 20th district, and an undivided half of Lot 169 in the 15th district. Aimed at dividing Ira Sanborn's heirs' property. Ina W Saxmoun, Executor.
Bainbridge sits at the Flint River on a broad bluff, boasting artesian wells, a free water system, a saw mill, carriage and cigar factories, and a growing business district. The city hosts a courthouse, hotel, six churches, schools, a bank with 360,000 capital, a cotton compress, electric lighting, and plans for a new academy. It markets to immigrants with cheap lands and abundant crops, highlighting fishing and hunting, river steamboat access, and proximity to Savannah and Alabama. Major enterprises include a planing mill, barrel and harness shops, and a central role in five counties.
An estray notice describes a horse exhibited by Peter Gowan as hay colored medium size with a black mane and tail a white nose spot small white markings on the left leg and minor white on the right hind foot The notice allows Gowan 40 cents per day for keeping the horse dated October Is ALryien Birp MATHEW PIrerss Fréeholders
The north and west show demand for reform, urging Democrats nationwide to unite for the next year’s political battle. The tariff and financial system hinge on the Democrats' success, so all Democrats should rally and stand together until tariff and financial reform are achieved.
A reformist list outlines Jefferson era principles asserting popular legislative sovereignty, strict church separation, state sovereignty, a union of confederation, constitutionally limited powers, civil supremacy over military, representative accountability, universal suffrage, no hereditary titles, restrained taxation, minimal national debt, frugal administration, open public discourse, and transparent governance with moderate public compensation.
An 1890s style plea extols Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for catarrh and piles. Letters from readers claim quick relief after using the product, praising cures for long illnesses and chronic symptoms. The ad-style text emphasizes blood enrichment and urges trial by potential customers in Georgia.
Legal notice from Doxanson and Hawes as attorneys for petitioners. Clerk C W Winnerney records certify the foregoing application is a true extract from the Clerk of the Superior Court in Decatur County Georgia. Date September 2, ISS. Sept 4-1m Clerk C W Wimperey.
Notice from a resident in the fifth district of Decatur seeking the return of a dark bay mare with blaze and white hind feet, about eleven years old, that drags its hind feet while trotting. A reward is offered for her return. address provided.
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