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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
2
The Macon Telegraph notes in a satirical fashion the 1912 political climate with references to Georgia voters, party prospects for Taft and Sherman, and the rise of near beer. It mocks fashion shifts, cotton sales, debt policy, and public figures while urging subscribers to settle dues to the paper. It also recalls Governor Hoke Smith’s administration and ongoing editorial nagging.
During the extra session the legislature passed four general measures including a tax on the sale and manufacture of imitation beers, a juvenile courts bill, a parole bill, and a resolution authorizing commissions to study extending the Western and Atlantic railroad to the sea. The imitation beer tax is projected to raise over two hundred thousand dollars this year and could total millions for the state. The Convict bill to abolish the leasing feature was expected to be completed this week before adjournment.
The new near beer license tax requires annual payments despite a four month remaining period. Retail dealers must pay 200 to remain in business through year end, while agents and manufacturers face 500. Comptroller Wright issues collection orders for those in business since September 5. County ordinaries are tasked with tax collection and enforcement under Prohibition law.
The Georgia legislature enacted a law creating juvenile courts to handle cases involving offenders under sixteen. The courts will operate alongside the superior court, segregate youths from older criminals upon conviction, and emphasize reform. Support for parole and juvenile courts reflects a broader push to reform the criminal system beyond convict lease abolition.
John Temple spoke at a Saturday event in Thomasville amid a tense arrest incident. The crowd endured a lengthy tirade filled with platitudes as residents reassured themselves that Thomasville will endure the ordeal.
An Atlanta correspondent reports in Moscow Telegraph that Governor Hoke Smith is already a 1910 candidate and will lead a major fight to restore political integrity. The piece notes factions, possible rivals like Murphy Candler Isa G. Candler and Judge W A Covington, and the aim of controlling two U S senator ships and several congressional seats. It mentions a rival plan to back Brantley or Griggs if Smith does not run and hints at Smith likely seeking re election despite other figures.
The editorial urges selecting Chas. H. Caldwell of Bainbridge as Chairman whether by board choice or a public vote. It praising Caldwell as practical, prudent, and highly regarded, urging the Board or voters to elect him for the county’s benefit. Caldwell’s Bainbridge home is noted as required for the position.
Sheriff L F Patterson of Decatur County announces a forced sale in Bainbridge on the first Tuesday in October during legal hours. The property includes multiple tracts totaling 470+ acres in the 20th and surrounding districts, held to satisfy two judgments in favor of Decatur County Bank against F R Graham and R Graham, with details listed in the notice.
Decatur County Georgia will sell at Bainbridge courthouse on the first Tuesday in October at legal hours. The property is Lot Seven in the town of Fowlstown described by metes and bounds, tied to McRary and Carr lands, minus a 30 by 100 foot parcel. The sale enforces a City Court fire judgment in favor of Bainbridge Oil Company against R D Carr, as recorded.
A 1908 sheriff sale in Decatur County Georgia lists two parcels totaling 40 acres from lots 58 and 23 in the 19th District. The property, tied to Mack Martin, is levied to satisfy a Bainbridge city court debt to Joseph Swicord. Sale scheduled during legal hours at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday in October.
Decatur County Georgia will sell at Bainbridge courthouse door during legal hours the city lots in block Y Donalsonville together with buildings. Property of W R Horn to satisfy city court fifa from Bainbridge March term 1908 for Citizens Bank versus W R Horn B B Lane and others. Date Sept 6 1908. Sheriff L Patterson.
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