16 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1890
Page
1
City accounts from Bainbridge Georgia detail ordinary and extraordinary expenses. Entries list taxes collected, various fines and licenses, street and dray costs, cemetery lots, and numerous vehicle vouchers. Multiple named individuals and firms appear in financial tallies.
The piece argues for finance, transportation, and tariff reform in Georgia. It attacks the McKinley tariff as harmful to southern farmers and industry, calling for a united southern front to reduce tariff burdens and oppose monopolies, with a fiery push for broad reform.
A reflective essay argues that burdens teach steadiness patience and sympathy. It compares heavy weights to a clock’s mechanism and cites wisdom that pressures reveal what matters, limit superfluous tasks, and remind us that a higher power helps bear the load.
An exchange argues that a town's most valued men are those who sacrifice personal gain to support public and private ventures. Proactive funding of projects builds long term wealth and civic status, while stagnation risks a town’s decline.
Isaac Johnson grandson of Hon Isaac Bush died from internal injuries after a horse accident while driving cattle on the 22 ultran his horse toppled onto him. He was about 20, a valued county youth. The community shares in the sorrow of his bereaved mother and family.
A Brinson Georgia letter reports a recent Methodist church gathering led by Rev. Dr. McDonald of Thomasville with a missionary sermon and a large contribution. Bro Jordan of Bainbridge preached, and Capt Giles directs a milling operation as Joe Josey succeeds Culpepper & Josey.
A visitor asks for an easier job but the speaker argues against easy work. Do not seek soft tasks. aim for hard roles to prove worth. Show usefulness to your employer, grow by teaching others, and earn the right to better opportunities as life’s work progresses.
Chicago reports a new company with capital of 20 million dollars aims to manufacture airships. If successful it could feature at the Chicago Fair as a leading scientific achievement. The project hinges on cheap aluminum supply, seen as key to aerial navigation progress.
In ZEORGIA Decatur County the Ordinary's office announces the return of Commissioners to set apart a year's support for Mrs. Jennie R Botts widow of W W Botts deceased and her four minor children from the estate. All interested must appear on the first Monday in November to show cause why the return should not be made the judgment of the court and admitted to record.
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