20 Nov 1890
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1890
Page
1
Editorial argues Governor Northen will focus on public schools, with a broad plan to improve Georgia’s education system. It notes legislative pay reforms and forecasts Democratic strength, highlighting a cross section of candidates and the alliance’s trial period in shaping state control.
The piece argues Democrats must close ranks after the November 14 congressional contest in Georgia. It condemns factionalism, praises alliance and regular Democrats, and urges unity to oppose Republican policies, defend state sovereignty, and pursue labor and civil rights interests amid the looming 1892 national fight.
Public Administrator to sell 431 3 acres off two land lots including 1 acre where Mt Nebo colored church sits as part of Mary Ivery estate. Sale to pay debts and distribute assets, Bainbridge courthouse, first Tuesday in December. Also petition for incorporation of The Donalson Lumber Company with capital stock of 200000 dollars to operate lumber, turpentine, mills, roads, mercantile business, real and personal property, and other powers with principal office in Donalsonville.
A chiding essay urges readers not to grumble, praising workers who fix flaws and finish tasks. It highlights Senator Brown's simple life story as a model for Georgia youths, stressing determination, will, and dauntless spirit as paths to success and civic usefulness.
The article argues the Tuesday political upheaval stems from popular anger over higher taxes and prices, not money or deception. It cites Republican campaign strength, plutocracy, and monopolies, then notes McKinley era tariffs raising costs as shown by a New York merchant's pearl buttons duty increase from $291 to $1,618, risking poorer people’ needs.
Tax collector M. W. Bates lists precincts and dates for state and county tax collection for 1890. Precincts include Pine Hills Rock Pond Corinth Kings Steam Mill Spring Creek Kendricks Recovery Faceville Fowlstown Attapulgus Bell s Higdon s Climax Whigham Heagan s Pearce s Lime Sink Belcher s Barrow s Bainbridge and Bainbridge term. Collections run from September 22 to November 3 with two dates per site and final closing after November term.
Multiple probate notices in Decatur County Georgia call for objections to J M Lewis guardian discharging wards, W B Crawford administrator seeking discharge, Ariel Cook applying for permanent administration, and S D Cherry seeking permanent administration for D P Harris. Also a runaway Bainbridge Texas Pony sought with reward.
Bainbridge, Georgia, county seat of Decatur, sits at the western terminus of the 8 F and W R R and near the Flint river. The article touts the soil, forests, climate, and abundant artesian waters, with tests by State Chemist H. C. Warre confirming strong mineral content and health benefits. A water works project is planned to deliver the waters citywide.
A fragmentary Midland Alabama bulletin lists trains to Montgomery and Montgomery depot departures. Names appear garbled but indicate service between Midland, Bainbridge, and Montgomery with timing noted as around 415 pm.
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