01 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1892
Page
1
The text surveys party tensions across Georgia and South Carolina with references to Third Party movements, tenant laws, and Democratic consolidation. It cites figures like Brosius, Winn, Peek, Watson, Tillman, Sheppard, and Russell, noting campaigns, factional splits, and the push for constitutional enforcement, while signaling regional reactions to third-party challenges.
The Thomas County Democratic Executive Committee urged unity and urged Georgians to back Ben E. Russell for Congress in the Second District after O. B. Stevens withdrew. The piece lauds Russell, notes Stevens’ loyalty, and cites broader Georgia Democratic resolve amid labor unrest and calls for a strong party line to defend southern interests and reforms.
The Democrat reports nine year old Hattie Johns daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Johns died after congestion of the brain last Friday night at ten. She was a bright pupil who had won a top prize in her class and planned to win again. The family and neighbors mourn her loss. The piece closes with market commentary noting a predicted trade boom next year and advice to buy property while cheap before prices rise.
A persuasive political prompt urges readers to set aside partisanship and self interest. It asks citizens to choose between republican and democratic rule for the next four years, insisting the ballot will decide which party governs. The piece emphasizes honesty, patriotism, and clear accountability.
Proclamation ordering an election in Bainbridge on September 27, 1892 to decide issuing fifteen bonds of one thousand dollars each at six percent interest to fund an electric light plant for Arc lights and street illumination. The schedule outlines principal and interest payments through 1933 with final payoff on January 1, 104. Voting instructions designate “for bonds” or “against bonds.” G. F. Westmoreland mayor and Clerk B Nusspaum sign.
Property to be sold on the first Tuesday in September at the courthouse in Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia. It is lot 27 in the 21st District containing 250 acres more or less. The owner is Lucy D Earnest and husband W H Earnest and family. Levied to satisfy a mortgage in Decatur Superior Court in favor of J K Crawford and W M Blount, receivers. Date Aug 11 1892. L F Patterson, Sheriff.
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