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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1885
Page
3
Local affairs report Bainbridge events from Oct 1 1885 including visits by T Crawford of Florida and Senator Russell, train delays, new dentistry office, church and social notes, real estate and railroad debates, agricultural tips, tax details, school openings, and upcoming church stone laying with various residents and businesses featured.
Advertisements tout a new gentlemen’s barber shop in the old Post Office building on Broad Street next to Butts Drug Store, promising first class accessories for bearded citizens. The notice also promotes Beverly’s groceries and a fruit of editorial miscellany with tips on roach control and steamship line news from Bainbridge.
Since 1827 Mr Betton of Cuthbert Ga has spent days among old acquaintances this week. He witnessed the first steamboat landing on Flint river and helped tie the line to a tree at Townsend Wharf. Now 88 he remains vigorous and nostalgic, finding only names where faces once were.
A Blakely correspondent reports Adams from Alabama marrying a local woman, then deserting his family. Mills punishes Adams with 100 lashes, ending the planned wedding. A teen white girl’s assault attempt leads to a mob killing or drowning of the accused, with commentary that lawful hanging would deter such crimes. The piece condemns vigilante justice and notes racial overtones.
Wholesale and retail dealers announce new stock with a bold call to visit their headquarter. The message notes public display and urges customers to come at once to see the offerings.
Since Sunday prior, a series at the city Baptist church under Rev. T. A. White nears end tonight. Interest spans denominations and outsiders, with several new members added by Wednesday night including Misses Brockett Williams Terrell Moore Conyne and Mrs Emery Johnson and Messrs Grimmer Johnson Bruce Blouch Smith Morgan.
Letter tightens on a Recovery Post Office push, defending M C Johns as Postmaster candidate and denouncing a critic's actions. It condemns personal attacks on women, calls for harsh justice against domestic abuse, admires Lee and Jackson, and threatens further confrontation. Also reports rattlesnake killings and a flurry of local advertising from Faceville to Decatur County.
A lengthy display of fresh goods at Emery Johnson's promises low prices and abundant selections. Advertised items include medicines, tonics, bitters, and household remedies with endorsements and a focus on value.
On and after October 1 the Flint River Store will sell goods for cash only and will not allow charging accounts. Prompt payment to J Sremmert Co. may save costs, while new stock includes boys school suits and winter wear. The store promises extra cash inducements after October 1 and urges settling accounts to avoid lawsuits.
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