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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1884
Page
2
The text appears to be a damaged historic newspaper masthead and calendar note listing editors and proprietors M Brown and Bates with publication timing hints, lacking coherent details suitable for a full summary.
The editorial notes discuss likely HouseSpeaker Little of Columbus and Hendsi’s election, honor N J Harris of Bibb County returning to the Legislature, and Senator Ray of Coweta as a possible Senate presiding officer. It reports on a malarial attack publicity stunt, a Capitol stone funding budget totaling about 80,000 for stone and 330,000 for brick and other costs, plus foundation and ironwork expenses. It notes Hon. W Rankin’s election to the State Senate and his prior rail tax efforts, and comments on railroad influence and Chinese immigration ships.
The article profiles HON JOHN D HARRELL elected representative and Rufus Connell as a candidate. Harrell, Bainbridge mayor and longtime merchant, stands at about 40 years old with a record of public service. Connell, about 40, is a thrifty farmer and first time office seeker with Democratic alignment and keen interest in farming issues.
The piece urges Southern farmers to study diversification at the World’s Exposition and to abandon one crop dependence. It argues progress requires skill, investigation, and science and notes weathered farms suffer debt and stagnation while advantages exist to improve home-grown production and prices.
In Charleston, initial wells failed until 1825 when water was found at 109 feet. After multiple attempts and setbacks, a 1970 foot bore yielded 250 gallons per minute, supplying abundant surface water for domestic use though not for drinking. The project, praised for perseverance, marked a defining public works achievement.
The first paper floor in Indianapolis on North Pennsylvania Street uses straw boards pressed into Hear ing boards. After seasoning and drying the blocks are cut and laid with paper edge forming a seamless smooth surface. The surface is sanded to a uniform ice like finish and grip is secured by the paper adhesion. Fortune compared to a collar button prompts hard work to regain it.
Decatur Superior Court orders Donalson to pay the note and costs or risk foreclosure on lot 91 in the 27th District Decatur County. If unpaid, equity of redemption is barred. Publication required in The Buxermece Democrat for four months. Sheriff sale notices follow for related property.
Notice from Decatur County court announces public sale of estate lands in Bainbridge and Cambridge for debts owed to the State of Georgia. Administrator E. E. Garber lists Lot 46 and other parcels in the 21st District, plus south half and undivided portions, with cash terms and upcoming auction.
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