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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1888
Page
3
Local column reports Democratic endorsements and upcoming elections with candidate notes for Georgia counties. It references Governor Gordon’s renomination, senator races, tax collectors, judges, and a presidential vote context. Mentions rain, agricultural prospects, and community notices.
Notice requests dog owners in Bainbridge call the City Treasurer to register dogs and pay the annual tax. Also advertises brick for sale at Mastoy ONeal's farm two miles west of Bainbridge offering fifty thousand bricks.
Decatur county voters cast ballots for Governor State officials Senator and Representatives. John B. Gordon led for Governor with 254 votes and NF G. Barnett led for Secretary of State with 234. Clifford Anknahin received 954 for Attorney General and W A Wright 253 for Comptroller General. State Treasurer R U Hardeman 254 and Senator dobn Clifton listed among results.
Citizens meet City Council at the court house to decide on raising the quarantine against the Green Shade Camp Ground. The assembly backs the Mayor's proclamation and calls for strict quarantines until all infected districts are controlled, with support pledged to Camp Meeting leaders.
Mrs M J Reynolds at her old Bainbridge stand announces a full fall and winter stock of millinery and ladies wear including hats gloves flowers laces cloaks and jackets. She invites inspection and notes her reputation for stylish taste and artistry in outfits from hats to wedding attire.
Thirty dollars in cash disappeared in Bainbridge last Friday the 28th, consisting of one twenty dollar bill and two five dollar bills rolled together. A reward is offered by Mr. J. M. Lang at Fred Smith's Bakery for return.
The writer recalls a form of hunting dogs from childhood, notably Rachel and her pup Lion, who treed possums and coons. The dogs are described as loyal, skilled, and deeply missed after more than a decade, with memories tied to favorite hunting grounds. The piece laments the disappearance of such stock in modern times.
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