Revenge by Johnson Grass Haunts a Man's Slain Love
A Pickwick party tale recalls a man who once torched a neighbor's field with Johnson grass to avenge a past quarrel. Years later he discovers the neighbor’s daughter owns the land and the weed-infested acres are valued at 30 dollars an acre if rid of the grass. He reveals he has spent a thousand dollars and fears further costs to reclaim the land.
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Pickwick & Party
Joanson Grass
New York Sun
Friend
A Fitting Close to the Campaign Epilogue
The article notes a courteous post campaign exchange between William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley. Both leaders send and respond to congratulations with choice language, showing no personal rancor and mutual respect after a heated race.
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Mr. Bryan
Mr. McKinley
Bryan
Georgia Legislature Wastes Time on Local Bills and Fairs
The Savannah News notes three weeks of session with only one general bill passed. Most time spent on visiting fairs, carnivals, horse shows, midway actions, and politics around local bills to benefit a "courthouse clique." It argues biennial sessions would curb waste of time and money.
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Georgia
Neaby
Savannah News
Incorporation Change Sought From Town to City for Sham Whigham
Notice states that an application will be made to the next Legislature to change the incorporation of Sham from a town to a city named Whig ham and for other incidental matters. Dated Oct 1, 1900. Te RP
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Sham
Whigham
Georgia
Degatur County
Tnets G. M
Said County
KR. R. Terri
South urged to build industry and independence
A regional viewpoint argues the South should abandon national politics and focus on factories and machine shops. It asserts that within a few years the South could become self sufficient and independent if determined. The Hub advertises a Santa Claus headquarters with the city’s largest toy line.
Decatur Mortgage Sale in Bainbridge Georgia
Decatur County will hold a mortgage sale on the first Tuesday in December at the courthouse door in Bainbridge. The property includes the Aha Ron hotel building with surrounding blocks and an excluded portion. levied to satisfy a Superior Court mortgage in favor of Gertrude N. Pritchett and Edith S. Rogers against John Sharon, conducted by Sheriff L BF Pattison.
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Georgia
Decatur County
Court House
Bainbridge
Bainbride
Said
Water Street
Crawforn Street
Court of Ordinary
Said County
Jacob Clinard
Fown Town
Clinard
Decatur
Sheviffs
Shing
Berry
Bainbr’nége
Aharon
Broad Street
MLN
Ceed
Book &M
Suia
Superior Court
Gertrude N. Pritchett
Edith S. Rogers
John Sharon
Kelcher Mros
John Saaren
Gereu
Pe L. BF. Patt&ison
Dour
Lick
M.N. Paulette
C.C. Willis
Dela
EK. Reicher
R. M. Reicher
Ada Z. Blount
Sharon
Belcher Bros
Ada Blount
Blownt
Sharp
Blount Ami
Henriet
Belen
Fopedis
Ata Z
Henrietia Sharon
Bread Street
O Naganiers State
Cee
Willis
JS. Byeswer
Lassif Prep
Bieurt
Sharan
Rmast
Meinhard Bros. & Co
Scire Facias for Catherine Bell in Decatur Superior Court
Notice compels E Swindell J Swindell and heirs of J Steininger execs of last will to show cause why they should not be made parties in a claim case Catherine Bell v Swindells and Steininger in fifa. Hon W N Spence to preside. dated August 5th, 1886. Decatur County.
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Georgia
Decatur
M. E. Lester
L. F. Lester
Court of Ordinary
T. B. Maxwell
Fernand Weil
J. P. Williams
Hiaina Steininger
J. Steininger
Superior Court
Catherine Bell
Fa Fa
E. Swindell
J. Swindell
Fifa
R. A. Lytle
Tiew
J Steininger
W. N. Spence
E. Donalson
Sig Nussbaum
C. W. Wimberley
Territorial division sought for Decatur County lands
Notice describes administrator W. P. Wall seeking a Georgia act to create a city court division for Decatur County districts and to cite all interested parties to show cause. It also warns against trespassing including camping and raft tying on riverfront and denies permits for lands from Swindells Mill to Red Bluff on the Flint River.
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Decatur County
Swindells Mill
Red Bluff
Flint River
Town of Lion City Incorporation Bill Proposed
Notice states a bill will be introduced to incorporate the Town of Lion City with powers to tax and assess, maintain streets, sell liquors under a dispensary, benefit schools, and elect the mayor and officers, dated October 17, 1900.
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Iion City
Marshall
Guardian's Sale in Decatur County Georgia
Under Court order the guardian Tommie Stuckey offers for sale at Bainbridge court house door on the first Tuesday in December the one fourth undivided interest in lots 151 and 170 in the 20th district totaling about 123 acres. The proceeds go to maintenance of the ward.
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Georgia
Decatur
Court House
Bainbridge
Sai County
Tommne Stuckey
Ie Stuckey
Special Legisl Notice on Acts for Decatur County and Bainbridge
Special legislative notice outlines acts to abolish Decatur County and create a Bainbridge City Court with jurisdiction over the county. It calls for defining powers, regulating proceedings, and appointing officers and duties for court officials. The fragment suggests a general assembly proposal and legal framework concern.
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General Assembly
Decatur
Bainbridge
O'Neal Firm Dissolves By Mutual Accord
The partnership between A. & M. E. O'Neal has dissolved by mutual consent under the firm name A. & M. E. O'Neal. Action effective immediately with all settling to follow.
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N. J
S.S.S
Wrath
SWIFT
Atlanta, GA
LOY Revenue
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Ulath
Rich Warase
Brys
Prieis T Exarinjas
D. Paving
Savan
Mati
B. H. Levy & Bro
Hicwiillan Bros
Price & Liberty
Savannah Ga
Our
P. O
Jete Hy, Powell
Perry Davis & Son
Artis
J. A. Jones
North Broad Street
Tonge
Dickinson
Tinware, &c
Tonge & Dickinson
Baines
L.F Patterson
Santa Clause
Scire Facias
KR. A. Lyile
Levy
Elaine
Decatur Superior
T. B. Maxweiny Ordinary
Fairotive
Guardian
Legal Advertiser
Salg
Decatur Sherify
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