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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
4
Local ad invites customers to enjoy first class barbering and hot or cold baths in porcelain tubs at J A Jones on North Broad Street beside Brackin's stables. Clean facilities highlighted.
A quote from Hon Hoke Smith criticizes the Kansas City free silver plank and urges Democrats to reflect on 1896 1900 platform missteps. The speaker forecasts eventual success for the party if it returns to sound money and recognized ability, urging timely reformation after the election.
An Atlanta Journal interview reveals a Cleveland‑style critique within the Democratic Party. A writer quotes a Cleveland ally urging removal of a dominant reform‑averse element, predicting a split or realignment toward Republicans unless the party reorganizes on traditional lines.
The column argues Bryan's defeat clears the way for a new Democratic figure to guide the party back to stability. It mentions the defeat as permanent and questions who will become the party’s Moses as free silver fades since 1896. The Columbus Enquirer and Albany Herald are cited in discussing shifts in party direction.
A notice states an application will be made to the next Legislature to incorporate the towns of Whigha and Whig nam and for related incidents. Dated October, the Mayor R. R. Terrell signs the notice.
Decatur County Georgia will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in December 1909 in Bainbridge to satisfy a mortgage from the Superior Court in favor of Gertrude N. Pritchett and Edith S. Rogers against John Sharon. The property lies in Bainbridge city, bounded by Water Broad and a saloon building, with an excluded portion fronting Water Street and bounded by Broad Street. Sheriff L F Patterson administers the sale.
In Decatur Superior Court November term 1900 a rule to make Fernand Weil H Williams and Hanna Steininger executors of J Steininger parties claimant in Catherine Bell v E Swindell and J Swindell and J Steininger and R A Lytle. Cause shown why they should not be made parties in lieu of J Steininger who died. Witness Judge W N Spence. August 8 1900. Attorneys J E Donalson Sig Nussbaum. Clerk C W Wimbertey.
W P Wall administrator petitions for discharge from administration of Lou Perry estate. Court cites all interested persons to show cause why administrator should not be discharged and letters of dismissal granted. Hearing on the first Monday in January 1900.
Application to the Georgia legislature seeks a special Act to form a territorial division of the city court of Decatur County. The division would cover the 720th 53rd 1005th 621 1558th 150Tth 1258 1324th districts and be seated in Whigham. Acknowledges KR R Terrell as signer dated September 4 1900.
In the 15th District of Decatur County, trespassing is banned on land parcels numbers 265 through 366. Prosecution will occur for camping, tying rafts, cutting binders and pinwood along Flint River from Swindells Mill to Red Bluff. All permits are revoked.
Notice announces a bill to incorporate the Town of Iron City with rights to assess taxes maintain streets and town works license liquor sales for a dispensary to benefit the town and public schools and to elect mayor councilmen marshal and other officers. Dated Oct 17 1900.
By order of the Court of Ordinary I offer for sale before the Bainbridge courthouse on the first Tuesday in December the undivided one fourth interest in Lots 151 and 170 in the 20th district. The 490 acres total, 123 acres for the ward Tommie Stuckey's support, to be sold for cash. Dated November 7 1900. J B Stigey M O Stuckey.
The Decatur Sheriff’s sale lists a hotel property in Bainbridge bounded by Broad Street and Water Street, a two story brick building, with specific exceptions. The levy targets Blount Henrietta Sharon and Mrs J S Desverges interests, to satisfy a court writ against W M Blount and Henrietta Desverges. Sale date anticipated December 1, 1900, under Meinhard Bros. & Co. executions.
A notice announces the upcoming General Assembly consideration of bills. The first seeks to abolish Decatur County and dispose of pending matters. The second proposes creation of Bainbridge City Court to define powers, regulate proceedings, appoint officers, and set duties for county and city judicial offices.
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