Georgia and nation weigh fate of House leadership
Fragmentary reflection on a former Speaker and political ties. The piece discusses Henry Turner and Charles Crisp among Georgia figures, debates over party control, and the looming Congress session starting March 4. It laments Speaker Reed’s power and envisions Democratic gains in the next Congress despite party rifts.
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Washington
Tom Reed
Ol Bunion
Pat Ways
N. Lester
Henry Turner
Charles P. Crisp
Charles L. Muses
Leonidas F Livingtone
James HL. Blount
Rw, Everett
Thomas L. Lawson
Thas E. Winn
Themis EK. Watson
United States
House of Representa
Thol Reed
Arnold
Wreck of the Viscaya Told by a Survivor on the Plank
A survivor recounts the Viscaya disaster after collision with the Spanish steamer Wargraves. He describes clinging to a plank with others, efforts to reach safety, mutual aid between survivors and Spaniards, and the eventual rescue by the pilot boat Marshall. Sixty seven still missing as rescue lists grow.
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Viscaya
Lewes
Del
Arthur Garella
Jepolde Mediarella
Charles H. Marshall No
Tompkinsville
Walker
Cornelius Hargraves
Mate Walker
Thad
Henry Phelan
Wargraves
Captain Allen
Allen
Hargraves
Ile
Barnegat
Tax Notices and Guardianship Citations for Decatur County
Public tax collection notices list precincts and dates across multiple districts for 1890, detailing state and county taxes due in Pine Hills Rock Pond Corinth and other locales. The document also includes guardianship discharge citations and permanent administration petitions for estates in Decatur County Georgia with dates set by the ordinary.
Georgia voters elect Col. Robert G. Mitchell Senate president
The Democrat cheers Georgians for electing Hon. Robt. G. Mitchell of Thomas county to preside over the State Senate for two years. Mitchell, a veteran of the war, is beloved in Southwest Georgia, and his promotion brings pride to the region. The piece notes Senator Maston O’Neal’s role in his election and contrasts national Democratic prospects with ongoing debates on the sub treasury scheme. It highlights the Houston Post’s praise and ends with a reflection on the night’s election endurance.
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Tue Democrat
R. A. Connell
Georgia
Alabama
Connell
Burnett
Bainbridge
Robt. G. Mitchell
Thomas County
State Senate
Robert G. Mitchell
Senate
Maston O'Neal
Col
Mitchell
Administrator's Sale of Mary Ivery Estate Bainbridge
Public notice of an administrator sale by court order in Bainbridge Georgia. It lists 431 3 acres off lot 163 and 431 3 acres off lot 164 with one acre excluded hosting Mt. Nebo colored church deeded to church trustees. Sale by the Public Administrator to pay debts and distribute estate assets.
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Georgia
Decatur
Court of Ordinary
Said County
Bainbridge
Mt. Nebo Colored Church
Mary Ivery
John M. Brown
Auction sale of A T Lane estate in Miller County Georgia
The sale will occur at the courthouse door in Colquitt Miller County between legal hours of sale. It covers the North half of lot 133 the East half of lot 143 in the 13th District known as the A T Lane home place with 116 acres of cultivated land a log house two wells a good orchard and outbuildings. Also 385 acres in lots 105 136 and 96 known as the Everett old place with 120 acres fenced a tenant house and a well. Timber remains on both tracts. Sold as the deceased A T Lane’s estate by order of the Ordinary for final settlement and heirs. Terms cash. October 28 1890. D W Lane administrator. J D Vipton libel for divorce Lon Tipton v Decatur Superior Court. Service by publication. August 16 1890. C W Wimberley Clerk. A year's support. Decatur County ordinary. Jessie S Lasseter widow and two minors. Return of commissioners filed. appearance required first Monday in December.
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Superior Court
Said County
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E. Donalson
J. B. Murptree
Donalson Lumber Company
Donatsonville
Decatur Covnoty
Georgis
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S.C. I
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Court of Ordinary
Court House
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Bainbridge
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Presbyterian Church
Broad Street
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Aw Guardian
Miller County
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A. T. Lane
Everett Old Place
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Decatur
Jessie S. Lasseter
T. W. Lasseter
Dex
C. J. MexsErers
Oaks
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Pine Belt
Gulf
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Democrat
Inbridge
Eorgia
Artesian Water Analysis From Bainbridge Well
State Chemist H C Warre reports on well No 1 at 900 feet depth with artesian water of Southern Georgia. The analysis lists solid matter, carbonates and sulfates, silica, organic matter, and dissolved salts including soda, chloride, and magnesia. It notes good taste and suitability for drinking and ordinary use. Grains per US gallon.
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I. Kwireest
Georgia
H.C. Warre
Midland Schedule Distracted by Fragmentary OCR
Train arrivals and departure notes from Alabama towns are partially legible. The fragmented Midland schedule lists Lyons Bainbridge Donalsony Dothan Montgomery Troy Ovariu Dothan and Bainbridge, with references to depot arrivals from Montgomery and officials such as Supt. Aa Tory from Alabama.
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