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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
2
A formal notice from the sheriff ordinary clerk of superior court and county commissioners outlining official actions, appointments, and delegated duties recorded in the gazette for public record and local governance.
The piece discusses newspaper appreciation and the ingratitude shown by candidates after election. It notes editors’ support aids a candidate’s success, then rebukes the lack of continued cooperation or recognition from officials. It reflects on Atlanta’s own experience with such political dynamics.
A Washington correspondent reports that blended whiskies are challenging enforcement of the Pure Food Law. Manufacturers defend blends as mixtures of whiskies, while officials insist all ingredients be of the same class. The article notes improvements in interstate foods since the Act, with clearer labeling and limited preservatives.
The note argues retailers distrust customers and calls for cash payments when Mr Jugg arrives. It cites current water pricing at 60 cents for up to 6,009 gallons and warns a rise to 80 cents could add about $100,000 in revenue, offsetting liquor license losses starting January.
Government investigation notes potential employment for 256000 men women and children with wages from 3.00 a week to 3.50 per day. The text mentions a first class printer and a postal progress lease proposal for congressional petitions, city delivery limits, fractional postal currency and poster measures.
Ananias complains of powerful nets and savage chickens near Chattanooga while a tale of enormous fish and whale baiting amuses. Tillman is blocked from lecturing on race in Saframede California after threats. China readies a Parliament with Dowager Empress aid, and Alabama's governor calls an extra session over railroad influence. A wooden leg chicken in Winston NC scratches, and Ruth Leavitt, Bryan’s daughter, is a talkative Colorado politician.
The Bowen Association plans its fifty first annual session at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church eight miles north of Cairo on Wednesday October 9 1907. The Western meeting of the association will occur at the same time and place. Cairo is the nearest rail point and delegates from Pleasant Grove are urged to meet the east bound trains at 6 30 am and 2 30 pm for conveyances to the church. N G Christopher Clerk.
Election Committee settles on a White Primary for Bainbridge mayor and six aldermen. Candidates must pay fees by Sept 14 1907 and registration closes Sept 21 for white voters only, with official ballots prepared by the committee.
The tax collector announces rounds for state county and school taxes for 1907. The schedule lists towns including Rock Pond Donaldsonville Boyeville Steam Mall Spring Creek Kendricks Recovery Faceville Fowltown Atsapukgus McRaeville Amsterdam Bell's Climax Parkers Belchers Brigon Pine Hill Bainbridge and dates from October 21 to December 20 with sessions morning and afternoon. J W Burrs is the tax collector.
Public sale ordered by the Court of Ordinary Decatur County Georgia to be held on the first Tuesday in October 1907 at the county courthouse. It includes two hundred twenty five to two hundred fifty acres across several lots and tracts in the Twentieth District with detailed boundaries. Terms are cash and the sale continues daily until all property is sold. D N Miller administrator and MO Wilson attorney.
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