Bainbridge leader in talks to buy Blakely telephone system
Local businessman Mr. T. E. Gurr, president of the Bainbridge Telephone Company, spent yesterday in Arlington and Blakely on business. It is probable his company will purchase the system controlled by Mr Wade Powell, including the Arlington exchange and other area towns.
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T. E. Gurr
Citisen
Bainbridge
Bainbridge Telephone Company
Arlington
Blakely
Gurr
Wade Powell
Arlington Exchange
Arlington Courier
Pay Up Now and Settle Debts Promptly
A call to settle all debts promptly urging every honest person to pay what is owed. The speaker emphasizes paying as much as possible and then more, noting how widespread unpaid obligations extend far along the chain, potentially up to eighty pennies.
Runaway Marriage in City Quietly Takes Place
Mr R E Leashir man married Miss Besse Dominy both of Prickard Alabama in a Gretna Green style ceremony. Judge T B Maxwell Ordinary officiated as the couple eloped and arrived by an early morning train from the west.
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R. E. Leashirman
Besse Dominy
Prickard
Ala
T. B. Maxwell
Cty
Will Grow Track on Coast Line by Farm Outside City
Messia Jete and Need Powell plan a local track grow operation on the former farm just outside city limits on the Coast Line By. They are Lustling boys with a good place for the business and bid strong success from the start.
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Messia
Jete
Need Powell
Toole the Clothesr Launches Sudden Sale Amid Alarming Prices
An ad promotes a week long sale at Toole the Clothesr, urging winter outfits from patent leather to lids. claims superior value and quality despite high prices. Fragments report arson attacks on negro churches and schools around Kestler, tied to racial tensions after an alleged assault nearby.
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Toole
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By Farmer Patient
A Rural Route 2 farmer named W. A. Floyd touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as curing his worst sores. He says it is worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available at drug stores for 2 cents.
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W. A. Floyd
Bucklen
Fratricide at Iron City: Butler Brothers in Drunken melee
Last Saturday afternoon in Iron City a drunken frenzy led Council Butler and four blacksmiths to knife and strike his elder brother Will Butler. Will died within hours. Butler is jailed awaiting November Grand Jury action as courts sift the evidence.
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Iron City
Butler
Will Butler
Rock Pond
Donalsonville
Boyettville
Steam Mill
Spring Creek
Kendrick
Faceville
Fowltowr
Attapulgus
Amsterdam
McRaeville
Bells
Climax
Parkers
Bells Store
Belcher
Brinson
Pine Hill
Bainbridgee
Donaisonville
Paceville
Ib Fowtown
J R Brockett Dead In City After Illness
The estimable wife and mother, Mrs. B and former Miss Culbreth of Baker County, died in the city on Monday night leaving a husband four children the youngest a few weeks old. She had been in poor health months and the death was not unexpected. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the community.
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Culbreth
Baker County
Attempted Assassination Scene In Thom asville
Report of a diabolical attempt to kill Mr W H Mitchell in Thom asville last Saturday. Two shots missed and a third struck his legs in his home as he read. The assailant, described as a white man, escaped. a large reward is offered for information leading to his capture.
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W. H. Mitchell
Thomasville
Reading
Subscriptions Offer for Democrat Readers
The notice announces a half dollar rate for in arrears subscribers who pay up and prepay a half dollar for a year. New subscriptions cost seventy five cents per year if paid cash with the order. otherwise one dollar.
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Far East
Liquor Versus The Boy Opinion from W C T U
A W C T U statement argues that many young men drink and few attend church. It notes vast funds used for liquor versus religion and education, urging action to address alcohol’s impact on youth.
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United States
United
W. C.T.U
Not danger of liss in city amid three mild scarlet fever cases
The report assures readers that there is no danger to the city from three mild scarlet fever cases in the Cohen family. Two are convalescent, one remains ill with additional complications, and all are under strict quarantine with no exposure outside the household in ten days.
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David Cohen
Magnificient Sleepers From Thom asville to Atlanta and Birmingham
The A B A railway advertises its finest sleepers built in 12 sections with drawing room, a well appointed smoker, mantle lights and vermillion maple and Flemish oak finish. Patrons are promised high end travel and superior comfort in the southern route.
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Thomasville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Tax Collector's Notice from Decatur County Ga
J W on Decatur County Georgia receives a tax collector notice from W C Jones. The notice references high wires grade tiling and bricklaying and warns that a postal card or message will prompt attention.
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J. W
Decatur County
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