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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
2
A condensed notice from the sheriff ordinary clerk of the superior court and county commissioners appears in the gazette. It contains a fragmentary reference to a class mall maker and a poster lives notation, suggesting an administrative or legal notice from local authorities.
The piece mocks Bryan supporters after his defeat and notes Roosevelt's Thanksgiving proclamation. It highlights Georgia figures James G. Woodward in Atlanta politics and James G. Woodward’s nomination and potential independent challenge, plus the region's progress in industry and agriculture.
The New York World notes Taft's victory came from Bryan's weaknesses and Taft's perceived strength. It cites unemployment, rising living costs, disaffection among Black voters, and GOP factional fights in pivotal states as factors. The piece argues Bryan's defeat validates Taft's platform and prophesies economic recovery with Taft in office.
Reverend Parkhurst denounces New York women as lacking integrity for opposing Hugnes and alleges an unholy alliance with gamblers. He references Dr. Governor Joanson of Minnesota as a rising star and notes Johnson’s unlikely path as a national leader for farming constituencies against protectionist Republicanism.
The Georgia Taft tally prompts GOP activity to purge black officeholders and place allies in key posts. Rumors name Savannah port collector and Atlanta revenue chief targets, with Yale alum J Tillson eyed for district attorney and Fulton Colville for internal revenue, Henry S Jackson for Atlanta postmaster, as Georgia Republicans lobby Taft to visit Atlanta this winter.
The article argues democracy survives defeat, denying a new party rise and predicting continued Democratic strength in Georgia and the South. It laments racial decline of the Republican alliance, but asserts core principles of truth and right will sustain the party.
The nation has waited long for the pivotal election. Business and various interests brace to move forward now that the outcome is known, facing a shift from uncertainty to action as events unfold.
The Atlanta Journal notes Georgians rally behind a resilient national outlook. Leaders urge sustained effort and cheerful optimism as resources and energy drive a determination to persevere through the presidential campaign.
The November Terms of the Superior Court will adjourn at 9 a.m. at week end. Juror draws for the second week need not appear until then. Parties and witnesses in bounded criminal cases need not appear until that time. all bounded criminal cases will stand for trial. Dated November lith 1098. By the Court W. N. Spence C.W. Wimverly Judges C.A.O. Clerk
Advertising notice seeks a man in Bainbridge to manage expiring subscriptions and acquire new business using effective methods. Permanent position offers $1.50 per day with commission. Apply with references to R Peacock, Room log, Success Magazine Blog, New York. tf.
The piece discusses hare and rabbit locomotion noting the hare can stretch strides to ten to twelve feet under fear and leap ditches up to twenty-five feet. Rabbits use two foot strides and can jump six to seven feet when needed. It also explains rabbits swim with head high and the rear above water as they propel themselves.
In South Brent Somersetshire a single church houses three oak pew carvings satirizing a greedy religious dignitary from Glastonbury. The first shows a fox in robes and mitre with a crook. the second depicts the fox besieged by geese. the third has birds hanging him from a tree branch.
The London Graphic recounts Damrosch recalling a Jewish composer's opera. An old Hebrew friend laughs at the idea Protestants and Catholics fight to music by a Jew. The remark ends with the vow to attend nightly performances.
Naybor recalls seeing Marryat’s wife hurry from home to the shopping district to arrange about $50 in debts. Marryat admits with a sigh that he had told her last night he had that amount in the bank. Philadelphia Press.
A brief exchange from Figaro notes Fraulein Marie unhappy with her wedding. Fraulein B asks why and Fraulein A explains she did not receive half the presents she expected.
A cartoon caption plays on sudden changes as a caricaturist asks about turning gray overnight and quips that a wife can turn blind in an hour, suggesting rapid transformations with dark humor.
The Commissioners of Roads and Enclosures of Decatur county will open sealed bids at the courthouse on the first Monday in December 1908 for the positions of Superintendent of the poor farm County Physician and related county posts for 1909. They reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Done by order of the Board November 2 1908.
Georgia Decatur County will hold elections in each Military District for one Justice of the Peace and two Constables on Saturday December 5 1928. Ballot blanks will be issued in due time. T B Maxwell Ordinary November 4 190?
State of Georgia Decatur County petitioners F H Wade C D Misenheimer and W Ingram seek incorporation of Carolina Lumber Company for twenty years with principal office in Attapulgus Ga. and branches as stockholders vote. Capital stock set at 5100 dollars with option to rise to 20000 dollars. business includes lumber naval stores and commissary. power to own real and personal property and to issue notes and bonds. Filed November 11 1908. Clerk C W Wimberley.
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