War Varies in Florida and Georgia Legislatures
A Pensacola clash between J M Craigler and turpentine workers turns deadly as Craigler defends his mill against a mob of Black laborers. The Georgia Legislature convenes for 50 days with a strong Democrat majority after 1894 populist losses. A calamitous 1896 era and regional unrest dominate editorials.
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Pensacola
Fla
J. M Craigler
Hagerman Lumber
Hagerman Lumber Company
Chipley
Pensacola and Atlantic
Craigler
Winchester
John Alexander
Henry Simpson
Andrew Miller
Jack Nobles
Albert Lesson
Georgia
Nederlan e Life Insurance praise letter to agent in Georgia
A letter from Amanda Caroline Born thanks J M Brown of Bainbridge Ga and the Nederlan e Life Insurance Co for a $10 000 policy claim paid promptly within 18 days after submission of required papers following her husband Dilmas L Born’s death. The missive promotes reliable coverage and swift settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilmas L. Born
Nederland Life Insurance Company
Amanda Caroline Born
Atlanta farmer holds 20 bushels cotton seed at 500 per bushel
Jack son of Atlanta asks 500 a bushel for 20 bushels of cotton seed offered to the New Orleans Cotton Exchange. Origin from Africa, planted by Steward’s farm, with stalks up to 20 feet. leaves drop as boles grow. Jackson refuses 18,000 offer, cites potential two to four bales per acre, alarm among Georgia farmers.
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Atlanta
Jackson
New Orleans
Georgia
South
Cigarettes and Insanity Warn of Youth Mental Health Risk
A Western physician Dr. Benjamin Blackford links cigarette use to rising lunatic asylum admissions among youths. He notes most young patients had used cigarettes and argues brain development during youth is harmed by the habit, warning of broader harm to morals and health.
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Benjamin Blackford
Nerva
Valentine Estate Seeks Court Leave to Sell Lands
Jesse M. Valentine administrator of Malinda Valentine deceased applies for leave to sell lands and personal property. The application will be heard on the first Monday in November at the ordinary’s office. This October 5 1896. C. J. Munnerlyn Ordinary.
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Georgia
Decatur County
Jesse M. Valentine
Malinda Valentine
C. J. Munnerlyn
J. E. Clinard
Rebecca Clinard
T. J. Coleman
Isaac Coleman
C. J. Munberlyn
Leave to Sell in Georgia Decatur County notices
J H Grice executor applies for leave to sell lands of James Burnsides deceased. filing dated October 5 1896. T J Coleman administrator applies for leave to sell lands of Isaac Coleman deceased. hearing to be set in November 1896. C J Munnerlys Ordinary.
Notice of court actions and adminship in Miller County
The document cites a court notice in Miller County about a nine year support obligation for G T Harrells children, with a judgement on the fourth Monday in October. It also notes E D Danilly applying for permanent administration of Adam Butler's estate, requiring next of kin to appear on the first Monday in November 1896 to show cause why administration should not be granted.
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Georgia
A. Harrell
C. S. Harrell
Ead
C. L. Harrell
Eames
E. A. Harrell
Aid
L. Harrell
My Han
J. Mons R
Miller County
Poin
G. T. Harrell de
JamEs Lane
Decatur
E. D. Danilly
Adam Butler
Adam Suther
M.ee
Ana Pop
C. J. Munneriye
Miller Sheriff Sale in Colquitt County
Sheriff sale listed for Colquitt County to occur at the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday in November 1996. Fifty acres from land lot No 369 in the 12th district, in the southwest corner, levied on Z Chesser and wife by Justice's Court fifa in favor of O B Bush. October 6 1908. D D Gunaps.
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Miller
Georgia
Miller County
Court House
Colquittssid
Isid Coun
Inlet
Z. Chesser
Raslaty'e
Fifa
O. B. Bush
D. D. Gunaps
Decatur Sheriff Sale Notice in Bainbridge Georgia
Decatur County Georgia sheriff sale set for the first Tuesday in November during legal hours. Describes a brick store on the corner of Broad and Broughton in Bainbridge occupied by I Kwilecki, levied on as property of Mrs. G W Fleming to satisfy a City Court fire judgment in favor of C H Thomas from the September term 184. October 7. L P Parrersor Sheriff.
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Decatur
Georgia
Decatur County
Bainbridge
Said County
Broad and
Broughton Street
Said City
I Kwilecki
G. W. Fleming
C. H.4 .Thomas
L. P. Parrersor
Decatur Sheriff Sale Notice in Bainbridge Georgia
During legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in November next the sheriff will sell 62 1/2 acres of land Lot 364 in the 21st district of Decatur County Georgia as the property of George Sims administrator of Peter Sims deceased to satisfy a Superior Court fi fa Hampton & Hampton vs Sims This Oct 8 1896 L F Patterton
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Decatur
Georgia
Decatur County
Bainbridge
Lotuf Land
Sar County
Said
George Sims
Peter Sims
Hampton & Hamptons
Georgia Sims
L. F. Patterton
County Board Plans New Road and Discontinues Old Routes
Petitioners seek an order to establish a new road from Hutchenson Ferry through multiple landowners and near several residences, and to discontinue the river road from the McLean place to Spring Creek and the Oliver Bridge road to Rhodes Ferry. The board reports public utility and grants a court order on the first Monday in November 1896 unless good cause is shown.
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Board of Commissioners
Said County
Hutchensons Ferry
Board of County Commissioners
Sale of H McGill estate lands in Decatur County Georgia
Court order directs sale of the McGill estate properties in Decatur County and Bainbridge. The sale on the first Tuesday in November 1896 will expose for bid several lots totaling hundreds of acres plus a Bainbridge dwelling known as the McGill house and lot. Proceeds to pay debts and distribute to heirs under cash terms.
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Georgia
Decatur
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Bainbridge
Zollowine
H McGill
Decatur County
Bainige
Shotwell Street
Washington Street
D. Mclauchlin
McLauchlin
Elizabeth McLauchin
McGill House
Sa. H
D. McGrat
Lhiel for Divorce In Decatur County Court
Libel for divorce filed by John Yearta against Martha Yearta. Defendant Martha Yearta is summoned by publication to answer the complaint in the Decatur County Court. If no answer is entered by the given date, the court may proceed to grant relief as requested.
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John Yearta
Martha Yearta
Traveling Agents Authorized by The Democrat
The Democrat commends its traveling agents William Liiwiler and J. D. Halstead of Decatur and surrounding counties for soliciting subscriptions, advertisements, and job work. They are duly accredited, authorized to receipt for bills, and will appreciate courtesies extended to them on behalf of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devocrat
Decatur
William Liiwiler
J. D. Halstead
Ilelty
Bainbridge Sheriff Sale Notice in Bainbridge County
Decatur Sheriff announces a sale in Bainbridge city of a city lot of about half an acre bounded by West direction on the East by survey line and by David Waters on the South and by his city owner on the West, levied on by virtue of a fi fa from the Superior Court of the 5th District in a case Sims and W McTyre versus David Waters. The sale is set for the next Tuesday in 1806. Jesse M. Valyr Trxeg, Deputy Sheriff.
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Decatur
Bainbrid
Bainbridge
David Waters
Sxtial
Fifa
Sis'iree
5Th District
Sims
McTyre
David Wayra
Jesse M. Valyr
Eriff
Sale of Mrs. N. A. Innes estate furniture Bainbridge GA
By order of the Ordinary the estate of Mrs. N. A. Innes will be sold at her former Bainbridge residence on Friday October 10 1896 during legal hours. Personal property includes household and kitchen furniture beds bedding chairs tables curtains crockery and a 1 1/2 year old heifer. Highest bid cash and for distribution among heirs. Administrator W. C. Sweres? estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur County
N. A
Jytocensits
Oe Iso
W. CU. Svueerrs
Eestate N. A. Innes
Trespass Warning for Russell Place Area near Bainbridge
Public notice warns all persons not to hunt with dogs or guns or fish with red line at the Russell place and Hartsfield Spring four miles south of Bainbridge. Violations carry legal penalties. Signed E. Rossgeu, September 29, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Farm
Bainbridge
Russell Place
Hartsfield Spring
Bey E. Rossgeu
Dissolution Notice of Bush and Roberts Firm in Colquitt Ga
The law firm Bush and Roberts of Colquitt Miller county Georgia dissolves by mutual consent. Mr Roberts retires and Mr Bush remains in charge of the firm operations. C C Boss and D M Roberts sign the notice dated September 2d 1900s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush & Roberts
Colquitt
Miller County
Roberts
Mr. Bush
C. C. Boss
D. M. Roerts
Colquitt, Ga
Bainbridge Graded School Opens Fall Term With Fee Schedule
The Bainbridge Graded School will begin September 7 with a corps of teachers led by C. W. Smalling and Miss Francis Jackson. Tuition remains as before with a $5 matriculation fee for under fourth grade and $10 for the fourth grade and above. Nine months term tuition payable in three parts. default drops pupils from the roll.
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Bainbridge Graded School
C. W. Smalling
A. M
Francis
Jackson
A. B
Firs
van Mitchell
Cate
Asaules Witte i
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