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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
The piece discusses upcoming Georgia political battles, naming Taft Bryan and Watson, noting disillusionment with the bloody shirt era, and remarks on disfranchisement, beer tax, and advertising as a tool in elections. It comments on voting trends in Dougherty and Lee counties and predicts limited support for minor candidates.
The Daw son News criticizes night riders after reports of their presence in Georgia. A mass meeting in Early county condemned the riders while Kentucky battles the same menace. Georgians vow to crush any violence and defend lawful, orderly life. Governor Smith and Senator Bacon travel north for Democratic campaigning. A Savannah News remark questions society women’s honesty, then defends local card and women’s clubs.
A dialogue contrasts a slow to catch a cold type man who marries well with a fast crowd endangers moral life. It notes the slow man’s steady happiness and the fast crowd’s possible ruin in divorce courts and scandal, urging young women to choose their companions and their eternal path wisely.
The Albany Herald reports Judge Spence stressed strict enforcement of the prohibition law. He challenged rumors of whiskey sales by blind tigers in Dougherty county and urged thorough investigation. He warned grand jurors must not let personal views influence their duties, praising Albany’s stance on liquor controls.
A Thomasville Georgia farmer, John A McKinnon, praises Doan's Kidney Pills for easing irregular kidney action after one box. The ad notes kidneys influence overall health and advertises 59 cent price with Foster Milburn Co as US agents in Buffalo New York.
David Parker of Fayette New York, a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, praises Electric Bitters saying they cured his stomach trouble and now keep him strong. He emphasizes the remedy’s value, noting he spent much on prior treatments before finding relief. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
Decatur County will sell at the courthouse door in Bainbridge on the first Tuesday in November during legal hours. The property includes city lots Nos. 1 and 2 in block currently in Donalsonville Georgia with buildings, levied to satisfy a city court judgment for Citizens Bank against W. R. Horn and B. B. Lare from the March term 1908. This October 7, 1908.
Sheriff L F Patterson forecloses on Bainbridge Variety Works property in Bainbridge Decatur County for H B Smith Machine Co against Moore Jester Geo Moore and T W Jester. Sale set for first Tuesday in November during legal hours at court house door. Property includes No 151 D 32 B grinder and No 333 A 26 left hand gang edger. Oct 7 1908.
Four head of range cattle will be sold at the Bainbridge courthouse door during legal hours to satisfy a mortgage lien from the City Court of Bainbridge. The cattle include an eight year old red cow a five year old red cow a four year old cream colored cow a three year old blonde and white pied cow all with three ear splits. They are owned by the defendant.
Georgia Decatur County sheriff sale notices the sale of an eight room framed dwelling on eight acres at Lynn Station near the Georgia Florida and Alabama Railroad. The property in land lot 386, 15th District, is tied to a City Court fifa in favor of R. W. Smith Son against T. E. Rich and M. L. Bailey. Sale set in the legal hours on the first Tuesday in November.
In Bainbridge Georgia a triangular city lot between Atlantic Coast Line tracks and river wharf is levied upon by Sheriff L F Patterson to satisfy a city court fire judgment in favor of The First National Bank of Bainbridge against Mrs Chloe O Neal. Oct 7 1908.
In the Court of Ordinary Mrs Erin Jones Sherman applies for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of D B Sherman late of the county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the office on the first Monday in November 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness my hand October 5 1908. T B Maxwell Ordinary.
Citation announces that J H Boyett administrator of the estate of Sam Brunson applies to the Ordinary for leave to sell land to pay debts and distribute among heirs. The petition will be heard at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary in Decatur County on the first Monday in November.
City tax executions scheduled for the first Tuesday in November list numerous parcels in the city with boundaries described by streets and adjoining properties. Properties include vacant lots, a brick and lot, and a house and lot, with owners named such as Helen Wilkes J E Wilkes Charlie Jackson Robert Wooten E E Hunnewell G E Baker Amelia Williams Jacob Harrell Cox and others.
The Desatur sheriff sale lists three large Abstract Books and three smaller ones containing full deed and mortgage lists and Drawees for all land lots in Decatur County Georgia. Levied to satisfy two city court fi fas from Bainbridge in favor of S R Brinson versus F R Graham and one Distress Warrant. Oct 7 1908. I F Patterson Sheriff.
Legal notice describes sale of described property in Bammbridge in November next under case Chavon Lane versus L M Lynn. References include Oct Str 1908 and property details amid a court proceeding.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary problems. It claims to cure back pain liver and bladder issues and overcomes frequent urination. It offers sample bottles and a free booklet by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton New York.
An 19th century advertisement touts Botamsic Blood Balm as pleasant and safe to take. It claims to purify and enrich the blood and offers a large bottle for home use with directions included.
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