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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
1
Georgia readers see political talk fade as gears of state life turn to farm, court, and local action. The Supreme Court ruling on school race separation looms, Albany politics heat up, and a Savannah Thanksgiving predicted as lively. The Georgia press notes agriculture gains, pays heed to debt talk, and alerts on city government reform efforts.
A newspaper editorial argues Bryan cannot win the presidency and notes money influenced Taft's election. It acknowledges Bryan's integrity but portrays him as a theorist and predicts major changes in the Democratic Party after a third defeat. The piece asserts Bryan will not be the standard bearer again.
The Kentucky ruling upholds state power to bar Black and white pupils from the same institutions. The Supreme Court’s opinion, written by Justice Brewer, centers on legal authority rather than social aspects, noting alleged natural antagonism between races.
Eric Jones Sherman as Administratrix of D B Sherman deceased applies to sell real and personal property to pay debts and for distribution. The application will be heard at the December Term 1908 of the Ordinary Court on the first Monday in December. Witness signed November 2, 1908 by T B Maxwell Ordinary.
By order of the Court of Ordinary a tract of land in the lith district of Decatur County Georgia, containing 250 acres more or less, part of estate 140, with a four horse farm in good condition, large dwelling and barn, outbuildings, and wire fencing. Residence of the late Samuel Brunson, five miles south of Donalsonville. Sale December first Tuesday 1908 at the courthouse. Terms cash. Nov 2 1908.
A Coast Line Railroad bridge across Tured Creek between Cairo and Thom asville burned Tuesday night of last week. The 100 foot long 50 foot high structure caused passenger delays for days. Repairs by All Gamage were completed and trains resumed by week’s end.
Notice states R A Reynolds natural guardian applies to the Ordinary for leave to sell land belonging to wards Reubin Howard Horace and Emma Reynolds for maintenance and education. Hearing set at the December 1908 term on the first Monday. Dated November 2, 1908.
Petition filed in the Georgia Superior Court to incorporate the Carolina Lumber Company for twenty years. Proposes Attapulgus as principal office with branch offices possible. aims to trade in sawmill lumber naval stores and related services, with capital stock of 5100 to 20000 dollars. Includes authority to own property, issue notes, and sue or be sued under Georgia law. Filed November 11, 1908 by F H Wade C O Misenheimer and W E Ingram, attorney Mo. R. Wilson.
Mrs. B L Hughes as natural guardian petitions for leave to sell land belonging to her wards Araminta Edward and Alma Bird for their maintenance and education. The application will be heard at the regula term of the court of Ordinary for the county on the first day of December 1908.
The return of twelve months support for the family of Will Sheppard Soaks has been filed in the office. All persons concerned are cited to show cause by the first Monday of December 1908 why the application for twelve months support should not be granted. Nov 2, T B Maxwell Ordinary.
T. M. Hines applies for permanent Letters of Administration on the G. P. Wood estate. 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 dated November 2, 1908.
Court sale in Bainbridge in Decatur County lists 4 mares named Matt Ella Della Minnie, a two horse White Elickory wagon a Barnesville top buggy 23 cattle 300 bushels corn 2500 pounds fodder 10000 pounds hay all levied as security for a mortgage in the Verdeles Tobacco Co. vs William E. Harris case from the city court of Bainbridge March term 1908. November 4 1908. L F Patterson Sheriff.
Legal notice of mortgage sale in Bainbridge Georgia and Decatur County. Two properties are described for sale under execution from the city court of Bainbridge and Decatur Superior Court: a mill complex including a 70 saw gin and other machinery, and a half acre city lot in Bainbridge. The sales occur on the first Tuesday in December next with specified boundaries and levy details.
Public sale of household and office items including desks bookcase volumes law books chairs rugs clock typewriter and more to satisfy a Bainbridge City Court mortgage lien against D. W. Sheffield. Sale conducted during legal hours on the first Tuesday in December in Bainbridge Georgia. November 4th.
The Wainman Normal and Industrial Institute property near Bainbridge in lot 205, 15th District, including Plat 11 with 10 and 5 lots and Plat 19 with 375 by 159 feet and 315 by 375 feet, was levied to satisfy two city court executions. The sale occurs on the first Tuesday in December during legal hours at the county courthouse. Sheriff L F Patterson announces the conveyance from H. J. Bruton dated October 4, 1903 and filed in Book 2.
During legal hours on the first Tuesday in December next a new model Eureke Gang Lathe mill No 7095 is seized as the property of defendant to satisfy two city court fire actions from Bainbridge City Court in favor of Chattanooga Machinery Co against L M Priest. This November 4 1908. L F Patterson Sheriff.
During legal hours of sale the half undivided interest in a Bainbridge parcel is offered. Bounded by Bruton Street Perry Street and lands of L O Jackson Trustee for Estella B Jackson. One eighth acre more or less described by a deed recorded in Book T 2 age 58 March 28 19c1. Levied to satisfy a Justice Court judgment in favor of J H against Jno E Wikes Jr. Sheriff L F Patterson.
Multiple legal notices from Decatur County cite parties Margarie Rushne Brewer Monroe Shackelton and Frank and Lola Crawford. The partition request before Judge W N Spence in Bainbridge Georgia dates 1908 with sale of lands, and a divorce libel for Lola Crawford with appearance required at the next Superior Court session in November.
United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia declares Morris & Brown Drug Co and City Drug Store bankrupt. First meeting of creditors set for November 12, 1908 in Valdosta at 9 a.m.. creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. Referee WILFRED C. LANE presides. Bainbridge attorney R G Hartsfield represents the debtors.
Tax collector will visit listed towns on scheduled dates to collect state county and school taxes for 1908. Locations include Rock Pond Iron City Donalsonville Boyettville Steam Mill Spring Creek Kendrick Recovery Fowltown Attapulgus Amsterdam McRaeville Bells Parkers Brinson Pine Hill Bainbridge Goose Superior with dates and sequence shown.
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