Steamer Thronateeska Destroys in Night Fire
A Democrat reader laments the destruction by flames of the Steamer Thronateeska on a Sabbath. The poem remembers the vessel’s white and green paint and electric lights as it notes the loss to the community along Apalachicola Bay and the river path. The letter is dated October 10th, 1888, and signed by W. C. Sura.
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Eorrors Democrat
Old Decatur County
Wisdom
Thronateeska
River Rouge
Apalachicola Bay
W. C. Sura
Judge Turner Rules Cotton Future Contracts Illegal
Judge W W Turner of Troup county court issues a sweeping decision deeming cotton futures contracts illegal and stating courts will not uphold illegal agreements. He notes trusts and speculative groups cannot be checked by law but urging legislative reforms to curb gambling that harms individuals and society. The ruling predicts further similar decisions to follow.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
W. W. Turner
Troup County
Turner
Bainbridge Georgia Artesian Wells Ad and Climate
Describes Bainbridge as county seat of Decatur in Georgia with rail access and river navigation. Praises climate, pine forests, and medicinal artesian waters, claiming health benefits for dyspepsia kidney and bladder issues. Includes official chemical analyses by State Chemist H C Warre and water depths 1200 and 900 feet.
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Bainbridge
Decatur
Georgia
S. F
Stainbridge
Savavanah
Florida
Alabama
Gulf of Mexico
Io City
H.C. Wurrr
I. Kwixecki
Degan
H. C. Warre
U.S
Bainbridge Sanitizes against Florida Yellow Fever Quarantine
A proclamation and ordinance declare a city quarantine for all Florida points east of Tallahassee due to yellow fever. No entry of people, baggage, or freight from infected districts into Bainbridge until further notice. Rewards offered for enforcement cooperation. penalties include fines or 30 days labor.
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Florida
Bainbridge
Tallahassee
E. J. Morgan
Board of Health
E. J. Moraan
Bell
I. J. Morgan
B. Nusssaum
Sayor
Clerk
Astonishing success promotes Bosehe's remedy claim
The ad touts Bosehe's complete qualities for coughs asthma and related ailments asserting immediate relief from small doses. It targets families and the poor claiming 80 000 dozen cold cures last year and urges readers to try the syrup with regular size at seven cents per bottle and availability in Canada.
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Bosehe
Pri
Canada
Tax Collection Schedule for 1888 Precincts
Public notice by M. W. Gates TC DC lists tax collection dates at Pine Hill Pond Steam Mill Spring Creek Kendrick s Facesville Fowlstown Attipulgns Bell s Hig e ons Climax Whigham Reagan s Pearce s Lime Sink Belcher s Barrow s Bainbridge Sixth district and Decatur Superior Court term details. Books close after November term.
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Pine Hill
G. M
Ck Pond
Spring Creek
Kendrick’s
Faceville
Fowlstown
Attipulgns
Bell’s
Higéon’s
Climax
Whigham
Reagan’s
Pearce’s
Lime Sink
Belcher’s
Barrow’s Mill
Bainbridge
Decatur Superior Court
M. W. Gates
T.C
D.C
Whigham Names Bride and Clergy In Town News
Whigham reports the wedding of Miss Maggie O Walden with Mr J W Chester officiated by Rev C H Branch and looks forward to a future newspaper. Sunday sightings include visits to Green Shade and Calvary churches and a sermon by Rev O B Chester. John Dee Williams barred from voting for unpaid taxes. local optimism for a new full fledged newspaper.
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Thomasville
Bainbridge
Whigham
Concord
Quincy
Fla
R.H. Harns
Hurst
J. J. Higdon
Hoggard
Wm. Blount
Sessions
R. H. Harris
Addie Ramsey
Tillie Higdon
Miss R
J. W. Chester
Maggie O. Walden
C. H. Branch
Green Shade
Calvary
O. B. Chester
Methodist Church
John Dee Williams
J.S
Letter from Decatur county barroom keeper defends innocence
Fareclaip s Georgia October 16 1888 letter-response to a Bainbridge article claims the informant misrepresented facts about a local barroom keeper. The writer W Farncuilp asserts six years in business and vows to prove the truth, calling the accuser an enemy of the deepest die and asking friends to believe his denial.
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Fareclaip’s
Decatur Co
Eperors Democrat
Tae Democrat
Bainbridge
Tam
Farncuilp
Reasons Why We Hope for Cleveland and Thurman Victory
A partisan opinion argues for Cleveland and Thurman in the upcoming election. The piece cites past success, unity among supporters, Wall Street backing, perceived honesty, and distrust of Blaine and government patronage as reasons voters will favor the Democratic ticket next March.
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Cleveland
Wall Street
Blaine
Harrison
Blaie
Cleveland and
Thurman
Republic
If a Girl be Born Horoscope
The St Louis Republican offers a monthly by birth forecast with traits for girls born in each month. January suggests prudent housewife and melancholy but good temper, February a humane wife and tender mother, March not listed, April inconstant yet good looking, May handsome and happy, June imperious and frivolous, July sulky yet possibly handsome, August amiable and likely to marry rich, September discreet and well liked, October pretty but unhappy, November liberal and mild, December well proportioned and fond of novelty.
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St. Louis
Yes and No on Market Prices and Farm Debt
The Warren Ledger argues farmers face a global price mismatch. It questions who fixes prices, notes British and American markets align with Chicago and New York, and claims farmers must buy imported goods at high costs while selling their produce into cheap markets. It contends heavy debt and lender ownership threaten U.S. farming futures.
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Warren (Pa
Liverpool
London
Chicago
New York
England
Europe
United States
Store to Rent in Albany Ga
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Albany
T. H. Willingham
Atlanta
T. Daniel
Albany, ,Ga
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Boyettville
Steam Mill
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Llin the News
oLd Dan Tucker
Hiums
Jolly
Jos Sui el
Charlie
Williams Brothers
Water Streets
Cambridge
Berioved
Corland Water Streets
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Lbigwuuress
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Florida & Western
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Pat
Seer Lem
Thors
Sun
Key West
Thivana
Lians Dnl
Alan
Sonville
Wavcross
Jacksonul
Waycross
Svan Rata
Fosup
Teksonville
Sashville
Jacksonisville
Saan Te Ar
Jacksonville
Ely
Cim
Jack Io
Sips
Wardee
Bain
Bridge
Oaks
Pine Belt
Gulf
ST Es
Tur County
Ridge
B. Nussbaum
B. Nusspavum
Woodson McMillan
Lizzie McMillan
Democrat
Isid County
B. B. Bower
A. C. Townsend & Harrell
Attys
Jake Cooper
Lilla Cooper
B. Bower
C. A. C. F.S. Hannecr
Minutes of
C. W. Wixreaper
Sam
John D. Wood
Bainwridge
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