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Bainbridge Democrat

Location

Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1888

Page

3

Railroad Hope Ties Bainbridge Growth to Alabama Midland

Tennortat Georgia September 18 1888 editorial highlights Alabama Midland Railway plans from Bainbridge to Montgomery with survey work along Chattahoochee and Savannah routes. It praises H B Plant associates and foresees faster trains, economic boost for Bainbridge and neighboring towns, and urges voter engagement including Clerk of Superior Court and County Treasurer candidates. Also reports a Republican caucus with Wisdom Nicholson and John D Williams nominated amid colorful county politics.

Montgomery Alabama Mid A. Woolfolk Peo Ridge Bainbridge Chattahoochee Ala Thomas Mainz Midland Savannah, Western Railroad V.lle Boston Quitman Beuiney Thomasville Savannah Florida Brunswick Europe H. B. Plant

Whigham Notes on Weather and Local Life

A wind and rain event last weekend disrupted Whigham Georgia with no damage reported. Farmers rush to house cotton ahead of more unsettled weather as Rev T A White delivered a strong Baptist sermon Sunday night but could not continue due to illness. Miss Anna Haygood visits Miss Alice Harrell, while Whigham’s business activity and school progress remain strong and the Democrat thrives.

T. A. White Baptist Church Anna Haygood Alice Harrell Whigham Georgia

Alliance Post Office Near Fort Scott in Pine Woods

Alliance, a recently established post office about ten miles west of Bainbridge, sits amid piny woods with a store, mill, and gin nearby. It lies two miles from Spring Creek’s clear stream and six miles from Fort Scott, home to a monument and graves of brave soldiers. The community has a new church and Sunday School each Sunday morning. Join WireGrass.

Eorrors Democrat Alliance Bainbridge Piny Woods Spring Creek Fort Scott Pine Forest Wiregrass

Aid for Jacksonville Relief Fund Initiated

Mr J R Babbit of this city sent Jacksonville $66 for yellow fever relief yesterday. The sum came from contributions gathered locally and is only a beginning of further aid as needed for the afflicted and suffering people.

J. R. Babbit Jacksonville

Calvary Day at the Calvary School Exam and Afterglow

Black skies over Calvary as North Carolina settlers bring baskets to witness student examinations. After a forted dining scene, the evening featured orations and a rained piano, with Miss Tillie Higdon and Maggie Butler performing a galop duet. Capt. G. A. Wight and daughter, Judge Patterson of Concord, Fla, and Miss K. Mitchell of Thomasville attended, with speeches by C. J. Munnerlyn, Ren. E. Russell, and Judge Patterson. Sept 8, 1888.

Calvary School North Carolina Tillie Higdon Maggie Butler Miss Brown C. J. Munnerlyn Ren. E. Russell Judge Patterson T. A. White

Tax Notice and Real Estate for Sale in 1888 Era

Tax notices announce open city tax returns for 1888 through Sept 15 at B Nussbaum's office. A comfortable home on Broughton Street is offered at a bargain as a safe investment. A local election features a black and a white candidate against the regular Democratic ticket amid tense tone. A wedding at Mr Joe Maxwell's house in Cairo, with Augusta Maxwell marrying Rev W McF Alexander and Rev C W Wallace, departs by 6:40 am train to Chattanooga.

Mitchell County Groun Dis Noah Keaton Ghlarnt Noah Tom Gaines Tom John B. NussBaum City Cork Broughton Street Cal. T. Dickenson

Faceville Notes on a Murder Victim and Local Affairs

A column recalls a man killed between here and Chattohoochee and a brother’s letter claiming the victim was deaf and not a drinker. It mentions selling recipes, Col. Wimbish and Maj. Cooper visiting, railroad news, politics, local social events, and upcoming Democratic meetings as Bainbridge eyes growth and property values.

N. A. Graham Here Chattahoochee Eustace Ingram W. A. Wimbish Atlanta Maj. Cooper Quincy Mattie Burghard D. T. Wilson Wm. Dickson Mattie

Democratic Campaign Committees Formed Across Districts

A list of suggested Democratic Campaign Committee chairmen and their district appointees was issued urging organ ization into active working groups. The call requests turnout at meetings and urging voters to the polls, naming numerous individuals and locales as participants. This Sept 11 1888 notice culminates with Maston O Neal appointed as chair of the Democratic Executive Committee.

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