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Bainbridge Democrat

Location

Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1896

Page

2

Georgia voters urged to back Bryan and Sewall in November

A Georgia editorial argues the Populist and Prohibition tickets are dead and urges a strong Democratic majority in November. It warns against supporting Palmer Buckner or Seab Wright electors and stresses loyalty to Democratic nominees, noting current State results and the need for party unity.

Georgia Seab Wright Palmer Buckner Bryan Sewall Georgi

Unity and Dem party stance in the South dialogue

The Columbus Enquirer Sun argues the Democratic Party must stand united to avoid a divided white vote in the South and warns that those who oppose the ticket threaten democracy. It recalls Reconstruction era lessons and calls for party cohesion as Georgia voters backed Democratic wins last Wednesday.

Chicago Columbus Enquirer-Sun South Democratic Party

Georgia Adopts Three Additional Supreme Court Justices

The Georgia constitution was amended by a large majority to add three more supreme court justices elected by the people. Previous attempts to raise the number to five were defeated when elections by the legislature were proposed. The reform favors popular election of judges and predicts broader changes to the judiciary system. The paper notes local option support over general prohibition and discusses political dynamics around liquor legislation and state politics.

Supreme Court Georgia General Assembly Ate Supreme Bench Journal Savannah News Democratic Party

Firemen benefit entertainment at Oak City H. and L. Co

Firemar The Ladies stage an entertainment on Friday the 3rd to aid the Oak City H. and L. Co. and Steven at Fire Engine Co. Admission fifty cents for adults, twenty cents for children. Dr. Gaston Marcus offers free eye examinations at the Sharon Hotel before Sunday night. Spectacles fit impaired vision and cure headaches from eye strain with scientific lenses.

Firemar Oak City H. & L.C Co Steven Fire Engine Co Gaston Marcus Sharon Hotel

Local Grocery Deals Highlight Low Hard Times Prices

The Hub offers granulated sugar at 5c per pound while Best 150 Georgia test kerosene goes for 15c, Arbuckle’s coffee at 20c, and green coffee at 5c or seven pounds for a dollar. City crackers rice grits salmon tomatoes potted ham leaf lard and more are priced to attract shoppers during hard times with a call to compare prices in person.

Best Georgia Arbuckle City

Delighting Evening at Parsonage Aid Music Event

Mrs J E Donalson hosted a Musi cale on Monday for the Parsonage Aid Society. The event featured music, recitations, and social activities in her attractive Decatur county home, raising money for the Parsonage Aid fund. Also reported is the re election of the Decatur county board of officers with A P Long succeeding the Tax Reforms Receiver, seen as a merit tribute. Later, a fire at Mr C W Stegall’s farm destroyed barn, crib, stalls, and equipment, with 450 bushels of corn and 50 bushels peas burned. no insurance, estimated loss 400 to 500 dollars. neighbor Clarence Mims saved the dwelling and smoke house. Community offers sympathy and support.

J. E. Donalson Methodist Parsonag Aid Society Decatur County Board of County A. P. Long Democratic Party C. W. Stegall Stegall

Ey In Town Til S2t Dr Marcus Arrives For One Week

Eye specialist Dr. G Marcus arrives in town Monday and will stay one week. He has rooms at Sharon Hotel and will see patients with free eye examinations. He returns from a long trip abroad and invites friends and patrons to visit.

G. Marcus City Sharon Hotel

Wood Mill Ad Promises Quick Firewood Supply

Weoa Wood Mill advertises ready for pickup firewood blocks. It touts speed and heat, inviting customers to leave orders at the shop for prompt service.

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