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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
An 1908 Georgia issue of Official Gazette includes political commentary on Bryan Taft and New York, editorials on legislation and government, a spray of quotes and humor, and notes on court orders. It mentions Judge Speer, railroad rate reviews, and public concerns in Decatur County.
The editorial denounces night riding as cowardly, inhuman, and a threat to Georgia communities. It praises vigilance and calls for strong action to stamp out sporadic violent acts that terrorize society and threaten civilization.
A Farmers Union gathering in the South plans a two day session in New Orleans on November 11 and 12 to discuss methods to raise cotton prices. President Barrett invites southern supporters to attend, stressing the crop's vital role and the region’s prosperity tied to cotton profits.
A Sunday afternoon meeting at the Baptist church reorganized the Decatur County Anti-Saloon League. Rev A J Reamy led prayer, with Judge W M Harrell elected temporary chairman. J M Brown named permanent chairman, J M Diffee first vice president, T M Battle second vice president, J S Braswell third vice president, C A Crews secretary treasurer. An executive committee will be chosen next Sunday.
Legal notice filed in Decatur County Georgia before Judge W N Spence. Margarie C Rushworth guardian James A minor M W Monroe and Nicola M Shackelton named as interested parties. Application for partition and sale of lands to be heard November gth 1908 at 10 o clock a m in Bainbridge Ga. Witness W N Spence October 14 1908. Clerk W Wimberley.
In the District Court of Georgia J H Kirkland bankruptcy creditors are notified of his application for discharge from debts provable in bankruptcy. Hearing set before Judge Emery Speer at the United States Court House Valdosta October 26, 1908 at 10 a.m. Creditors must appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Dated Valdosta October 16, 1908.
Frank Crawford files libel for total divorce against Lola Crawford. The defendant must appear with counsel at the next Superior Court session in Decatur County on the second Monday in November 1908 to answer. If absent, the court proceeds by law. Judge and court officials sign and seal the notice.
The writer condemns illegal game shooting in Turkey, noting deaths and mass bird slaughter. They urge game wardens to enforce laws firmly and impose heavy penalties to deter violators.
J W Butts tax collector of Decatur County Ga lists 1908 tax collection rounds at Rock Pond Iron City Steam Mill Spring Creek Fowltown Amsterdam McRaeville Parker at Bell’s store Bainbridge and other towns. Dates span October and November with two rounds and court terms closing December per law.
Unclaimed items listed for sale to the highest bidder include box goods, clocks, beds, stoves, iron work, picture frames, and various household items from multiple consignors in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Bidding opens at 4 o clock a.m. daily, with cash terms and advertising costs borne by the purchaser, as the railway disposes of assorted unclaimed property across towns like Quincy Arran Bainbridge Havana Sopchoppy Carrabelle and Tallahassee.
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