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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
1
The piece critiques Bryan’s third nomination and the Denver program, arguing Democrats must reassert southern leadership. It laments Republican dominance, laments New York and New England influence, and declares the author would favor a Southern candidate for president going forward.
A call to organized effort to enforce Georgia game laws, forming county game wards with appointed duties and salaries if needed, relying on officers and grand juries to secure compliance and protect sport from extinction. The appeal stresses public duty and citizen involvement for enforcement.
The author argues Taft’s win will spur prosperity for both the wealthy and the unprosperous. Brains and enterprise crippled by the panic have recovered their energy, with old leaders fading while new figures rise, eager to move beyond election uncertainty.
The editorial urges a firm crackdown on night riders amid violent oppression in Tennessee and renewed fear in Georgia. It notes property destruction, abandoned farms, and mass farmer emigration in Kentucky, calling for a relentless sweep of lawless elements to preserve public order and safety.
The Atlanta Journal urges a confident Georgia stance as the crucial election passes, arguing that national uncertainty has ended and the state’s vast resources and energy will keep the country moving. The piece calls for practical progress and a forward mindset in the wake of the vote.
The excerpt argues that a party must be beyond suspicion in organization and intent to defeat the Republicans. It recalls Bryan era themes and imperialism fears, urging three years of reflection before voting while noting the cost to local trades and the value of work and joy in rural life.
A mortgage of 4 million dollars filed in Dougherty County ties the Georgia Southwestern and Gulf Railroad to W. W. Legg and H. J Bruton for a line from Albany and Dawson to St Andrews Bay Florida. The plan covers about 157 miles with possible 200 miles including branches and acquisitions. The Railroad Commission has authorized bonds of 4 million, funding a projected cost up to 20 thousand per mile.
List of grand and petit jurors summoned for the November term of Decatur Superior Court in 1908, announcing their names and service duties for the upcoming session.
Mrs. Mary Dowling of No 28 8th Ave San Francisco praises Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach trouble and stomach ailments. She reports gratitude for its wonderful effect and recommends the tonic as a general purifier and restorative?
Erin Jones Sherman as Administratrix of D. B. Sherman deceased filed to sell real and personal property to pay debts and for distribution. Sale will be heard before the Ordinary at the December Term 1908 on the first Monday in December. Nov. 2, 1908. T. B. Maxwell, Ordinary.
Georgia Decatur County will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in December 1908 at the courthouse door. The tract covers 250 acres in the 14th District, former allotment 140, with a four horse farm in high cultivation. Improvements include a large dwelling, barn, wagon house, outbuildings, and wire fencing around the main plantation. The late Samuel Brunson's residence and farm lie five miles south of Donalsonville. Terms are cash. This Nov. 2.
Notice announces application by R A Reynolds natural guardian to sell land belonging to wards Reubin Leonard Horace and Emma Reynolds for maintenance and education. Hearing scheduled at the ordinary’s court on the first Monday in December 1908. November 2, 1908.
Notice states the county has for leave to sell land belonging to wards for maintenance and education. The application will be heard at the regular term of the court of Ordinary on the first Monday in December 1998. Dated November 2 1908. Mrs. B L Hughes natural guardian of Araminta Edward and Alma Fird.
The return of the appraisers setting part twelve months support for the family of Will Sheppard, deceased, has been filed. All persons concerned must show cause by the first Monday of December 1908 why the application for twelve months support should not be granted. This November 2, 1908.
To all whom it may concern T M Hines has applied for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of G P Wood late of this county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary's office on the first Monday in December 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness the undersigned November 2 1908. T B Maxwell Ordinary.
The Decatur sheriff will sell at Bainbridge court house on the first Tuesday in December, during legal hours, the Wainman Normal and Industrial Institute property. The description covers Plat No 11 with multiple lots, Plat No 19 acreage, and land in lot 205 in the 15th district, conveyed by H J Bruton to the Institute on October 14, 1903. Sheriff L F Patterson notes the sale in 1908.
Court sale to settle a mortgage lien in Bainbridge on a mare stable of horses, a two horse wagon, cattle, corn, fodder and hay. Property seized under the March 1908 Bainbridge city court judgment in the case Wedeles Tobacco Co. vs William E. Harris. Sheriff L F Patterson announces the sale.
Decatur Morigól Salt property sale listed for first Tuesday in December. Includes 70 saw gin feeder condenser 42 inch Malsby grist mill Felker Engine bowler elevator and related equipment. Property levied as defendant J F Reynolds mortgage repayment to Bank of Donalsonville. Bainbridge City Court issued execution. Filed November 4, 1908.
A half acre city lot in Bainbridge Georgia to be sold before the county courthouse on the first Tuesday in December during legal hours. The property bounded by Planters Street Mose Pinkney land and defendants land, levied to satisfy a Decatur Superior Court fifa in favor of Homer Dickenson and Julia Dickenson against Mrs E E Hunnewell and Mrs G E Baker. The sale occurs November 4 1908.
In the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December next the described property is offered to satisfy a mortgage lien in the City Court of Bainbridge against D. W. Sheffield. Items include desks, bookcases, law books, chairs, rugs, clock, cuspidore, coal scuttle, a typewriter, and miscellaneous law volumes. Date Nov. 4, 1908.
During legal hours on the first Tuesday in December next the described property is to be sold. The property is a new model Eureke Gang Lathe mill No 7095 levied on as the property of Defendant to satisfy a city court file from Bainbridge City Court in favor of Chattanooga Machinery Co. versus L M Priest. This Nov 4 1908.
A notice states that before the county court on the first Tuesday in December a half undivided interest in a Bainbridge Georgia parcel will be sold at public sale. The property lies in Decatur County bounded by Bruton and Perry streets and lands of L. C. Jackson and Estella B Jackson. The deed is recorded in Book T2 page 58 dated March 28 1901. Sheriff L F Patterson signs.
Application for partition to Judge W N Spence in Bainbridge Georgia on November 9 1908. Parties Cita Wert Margarie C Rushwosi sarlian James A data Mine M W Ranack Nicola M Shackelton and M W Monroe seek order of partition and sale of lands in Decatur County. Witness Clerk Co W Wimberley.
Libel for divorce requires Lola Crawford to appear in November for divorce. The United States District Court notices Morris & Brown Drug Co and City Drug Store of Bainbridge declared bankrupt with first creditor meeting set for November in Valdosta, Ga.
Tax collector lists 1908 first round collection sites and dates across multiple towns including Rock Pond Iron City Donalsonville Spring Creek and Attapulgus with allocations for mornings and afternoons and follow up rounds through December 22nd with various sessions at Belis store and other locations.
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