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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
2
The official gazette notes advertisers must submit changes for standing advertisements by Monday night to ensure insertion. The notice appears in the Bainbridge Georgia post office region dated October 4, 1900.
The paper passes ownership from Ben E. Russell to J M Sirown and John W Callahan effective Friday the 28th. Brown becomes Editor and Manager with responsibility for all debts. Policy remains conservative Democratic and the new firms ask continued public support.
The Democrat announces J W Callahan succeeds Ben E Russell as joint owner following Russell’s retirement. It notes Callahan’s energetic, conservative approach and outlines new subscription collectors in Whigham Cairo Donalsonville with others to follow. It also previews plan to expand printing capacity and add a power plant, plus telephone connections for readers.
The Moultrie Observer notes the state center has long been north and predicts a southern turn for governor. It urges unity, warns farmers may regret skipping protective advice, and discusses cotton prices and the protective association. The piece condemns tattling and gossip, urging people to mind their own business and refrain from spreading unverified remarks.
A report from the Macon Telegraph notes Thomas Oliver Colt, the so called man with the iron mask and related to the gunmaking family, died at Bellevue hospital. Colt survived a drastic facial reconstruction begun as a boy after a bat injury, later married, committed a crime, and endured years in prison before pardon. The column also advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for cuts and bruises.
The remedy’s soothing healing properties and pleasant taste win broad favor, especially with mothers for colds croup and whooping cough. It contains no opium and is safe for babies. Sold by R L Hicks.
Georgia Decatur County judge to hear E. A. Harrell application for exemption of personally, setting apart and valuation of homestead. Hearing set for ten o clock on the 25th day of October 1900 at the ordinary's office.
W P Wall administrator of Lou Perry's estate petitions to be discharged and to receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in January 1900. All kin and creditors are cited to show cause why discharge should not be granted. T B Maxwell Ordinary.
Mary Y Bell applies for permanent administration of M A Bell’s estate. She asks creditors and next of kin to appear at the office on the first Monday in November to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated October 1, 1900.
Notice lists bids open Monday November 5 for convict labor contracts in Decatur County for the year starting January 1. Bids must be in writing sealed and cash in advance. Also an estate leave to sell 123 acres in Whigham ward case heard first Monday in November. Local legislation seeks to change Whigham line to city status.
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