Local notes from Bainbridge area report moves and meetings
Rev A J Reamy assisted in revival at Faceville last week. D C Gurley returns home after two weeks buying in the North and East. Miss Lillian Bruton leaves for Shorter College Rome Ga. Misses Wimberly go to Gainesville for Brenau College. Leslie Herrell to attend college next week. Mrs Capt Morris visited sister Mrs Blackshear at Dothan Ala. Local cotton buyers alert Bainbridge interests to adjustable hair. Equinox September 22 marked day and night equal. Dr Logan Berry returns to Atlanta for medical college. Mrs Berry and baby with him. Guerry Bishop to open shoe shop in Arlington. Robert Hair back after graduating Southern Shorthand Co. Annie Campbell opens private school at Presbyterian Manse. A A Ward and sister move to Apalachicola with NN RR job. County bridge floor over Flint River needs replacement. A S Ward of Bainbridge new road foreman for A N Railroad. Ward and wife to occupy Alexander residence. Dr A M Williams and Rev Stubbs in city Friday. For fireplace fixes contact Billy Jones 506 Crawford. Parker family returned from Western NC mountains. New Government Building to occupy Shingler lot opposite Wainman Hotel. Burglars raid A C L Depot but take nothing. Apalach Times says A N Railroad work to St Joseph resumes Jan 1. Rev Gilmore teaches public school on west side. J M Laing brings in fat and winter stock.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed For Ulcers In Ad
A Reidsville North Carolina man reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a sure knock-out for ulcers and sores. He says a bad leg ulcer last summer healed after several rounds with no scab left. Also touted for piles burns and similar conditions. price 25 cents at drug stores.
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J C Goodwin
Reidsville
Caldwell declines Bainbridge chairmanship bid
Editor Caldwell writes he is not a candidate for the Bainbridge Chairmanship of the Board of County Commissioners. He hopes to remain in Bainbridge for years if roads are improved, and notes Charlie Hodges should cut weeds from the roads. The write-in notes that Caldwell would accept the chair if offered, though not seeking it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Bainbridge
Charlie Hodges
C. H. Caldwell
Board of County Commissers
Death of Rev. J. C. Daughtry in county seen as esteemed
The county mourns the death of Reverend J. C. Daughtry who died at his home in the upper part of the county Sunday night. A Cambellite minister, he served several churches and was highly regarded as a truthful, decent man. He leaves a wife and several grown children.
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Daughtry
Scarlet Fever Outbreak Quarantines Local Family
Three cases of scarlet fever appeared at the home of Mr. David Cohn on Sunday in a mild form. Dr. Chass notes the illness and city authorities order a quarantine for the family on Monday. Officials do not fear wider spread as the children had not left the city for weeks.
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David Cohn
Chasson
Co-operation Sale Highlights Direct-from-Manufacturer Deals
The Reliable Flint River Store announces a new Co-operation Sale beginning Saturday and running to October 3. By buying direct with manufacturers they claim to cut out middlemen and boost buyer savings. H J Briton, proprietor, is in New York and other centers securing Fall and Winter goods for the sale. The ad promises large savings across lines carried by the Flint River Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Briton
Flint River
New York
Planting Fall Oats for Winter Hardiness
The piece stresses sowing fall oats early to ensure strong roots before cold weather. It notes young oats are vulnerable to freezing, and a light frost can kill oats that are not well rooted. Early planting is advised even as conditions remain favorable.
Joe Jones the Barber on North Broad Street
A neat lean quiet barber shop offers clean shave and hair cut services by a first class barber near Shaw Furniture Company's emporium on North Broad Street. Call for appointments.
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Shaw Furniture Company
North Broad Street
Dolite Barbera
Farmers Union Cotton Sale Experiment Suggested
The Observer notes the county Farmers Union experiments in selling cotton in bulk to attract mills and exporters. It argues that pooling cotton could yield better prices for farmers and reduce merchants’ risk by removing the obligation to buy cotton individually.
General Settling Up Across the Debt Chain
The writer urges prompt bill payments to restore circulation. If money circulates quickly, creditors are paid and others can pay too. A farmer selling cotton should settle debts immediately, and recipients must pass funds onward to spur a faster economy.
Bankrupt Sale at Atta pulgus
In the District Court of the United States for the Southwestern Division of the Southern District of Georgia G L Boyett bankrupt. By order of Hon Wilfred C Lane Referee in Bankruptcy a sale of estate goods stock and live stock at Attapulgus Georgia on Wednesday September 30 1908 at 12 noon. Bid in lots or whole private bids due prior to sale 10 percent deposit with trustee W C Perry trustee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred C. Lane
Attapulgus
Georgia
W.C. Perry
Crawford Divorce Libel Demands Court Appearance
Georg ia Decatur County Frank Crawford files for total divorce against Lola Crawford requiring her to appear with counsel at the next Superior Court on the second Monday in November. If she fails to appear the court will proceed by law. Witness Judge W M Spence, 24th day of August 1908. R G Hartsfield, attorney, Wimberley, clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur County
Frank Crawford
Lola Crawford
W. MN. Spence
R. G. Hartsfield
Plaintiff's Attorney
Co. W, Wimberley
Tax Collector's Notice of 1908 tax rounds
Tax collector announces first and second rounds for state county and school taxes for 1908. Dates cover Oct 5 through Nov 7 at towns including Rock Pond Iron City Donalsonville Boyettville Steam Mill Spring Creek Kendrick Recovery Faceville Fowltown Attagulgus Amsterdam McRaeville Bells Climax Parkers Belcher Brinson Pine Hill and Bainbridge. Books close December 2 by law.
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Rock Pond
Iron City
Donalsonville
Boyettville
Steam Mill Brhurs
Spring Creek
Kendrick
Faceville
Attapuigus
Amsterdam Thurs
McRaeville
Bells
Climax
Parkers
Bellsatore
Belcher
Brinson
Pine Hill
Bainbridge
Donaisonville
Steam
Fowltown
Attagulgus
Amsterdam
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A. J. Reamy
D.C. Gurley
Lillian Bruton
Shorter College
Rome
Wimberly
Gainesville
Brenau College
Leslie Herrell
Mrs. Capt. Morris
Mrs. Blackshear
Dothan
Ala
Logan Berry
Atelanta
Medical College
Guerry Bishop
Arlington
Robert Hair
The
Southern Shorthand and Business College
Atlanta
Annie Campbell
Presbyterian Manse
A. A. Ward
R. A. Skipper
Apalachicola
Ward
A. S. Ward
A. N. Railroad
A. M. Williams
Thomasville
Rev
Stubbs
City
Big Billy Jones
Crawford Street
Parker
Babe
North Carolina
Charlie
Government
Wainman Hotel
Shotwell and
Broad Sts
Capital
R. RB
the Times
Mr. Gilmore
J.M. Laing
J. C. Daughtry
Flint
Age x
Joe Jones
the Barber
casTornia
District Court of the United States
G. L. Boyett
J. W. Butts
Willis Diucc
Willis Drug Company
Rae
T. J. Thomason & Son
Beeome
Dr. Hamil
Clay Street
Colored Odd Fellows Lodge
Elbert Wilson
Bessie
Tift College
Forsyth
Jacek Son
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