Campaign notes from Bainbridge 1888 election eve
Local items describe meetings and speeches, candidate remarks, and public order near polls. The piece highlights Democratic mobilization, warnings to voters, and commentary on local figures such as Wisdom Nicholson, Williams, Hal Dunlap, Jes Swain, and John Howard. It notes health, church events, and community notices amid election prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican
Chicago
Wisdom
Williams
Gilbert McLendon
Hal Dunlap
John Howard
Jes Swain
Gilbert
Decatur County
de Publikin
Lines of warning to Wizzy Johnny and Wisdom Nicholson
A volatile excerpt targets Wizzy Johnny and Wisdom Nicholson arguing against black political mobilization and urging restraint. It recalls Reconstruction era violence and warns white voters to maintain control, while mocking contenders and predicting political downfall for supporters of the opposing banner.
Democracy in Decatur County Calls for Vote Oct 3
The electorate is urged to vote next Wednesday October 3 for Governor State House officers and Legislature. Democrats endorse John D Harrell and Wm E Smith, stressing county support over individual candidacies. Republicans are active. Democrats should not stay home. Geo W Bruce of the Southern Exchange Company was in town Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ict Dickenson
Savan
Ehy
Gardner
Oll
Decatur
Gadsa
Winter Woods
Rilse Lodge of
Masons
W. C. Suhers
Presbyterian Church
Knights of Pythias
Jacksonville
Fla
Bainbridge
John D. Wood
Democrat
Wood
Yclept “de Publikin
South
William H. Crawford
Valley of Death
John Howard
Hal Dunlap
Steve Everet
Jes Swain
Wisdom
Williams
N. N. Lester
Attapingus
Flint
Chattahoochee
Simeon Brinson
Brinson
Court House Square
Wisdom Nicholson
State House
John D. Harrell
Wm. E. Smith
The Yellow Scourge Spreads Across States
A dated report notes yellow fever surging through Florida and reaching Jackson Mississippi Decatur Alabama and Fernandina and Gainesville Florida with Jacksonville worst hit. Over 2000 cases and about 250 deaths reported mostly whites as quarantines expand nationwide. Many Negro residents stay unaware or unable to flee the fever zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Jackson
Miss
Decatur
Ala
Fernandina
Gainesville
Fla
Jacksonville
King Frost
Real estate valuation objections to be filed by October meeting
All persons not satisfied with the valuation placed upon their real estate by City Council of Baim bridge are notified to present written objections for the council to read and consider at the next regular meeting on the first Monday night in October. Hy order of the Mayor. B. Nusspach, Sept. 19, 1883. City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Donalson
Shotwell Street
Atlanta
Bowen Belcher
J. E. Broom
Broom
Central Democratic Club
Court House
Young Democracy
Jno. S. Clifton
C. H. Branch
Y. T. Fudge
Colquitt
Delia Clifton
Democrat
Underwood
Walter B. Hill
Camilla
Hill
Democratic Party
Uncle Underwood
Mr. Hill
Baptist Church
T. A. Whyte
Bainbridge
T. A. White
Bullock
John Dee Williams
John Dee
Johnnie
D. A. Russell
Russell
Engineer Corps
Alabama Midland Railway
Midland
Sanford
Baimbridge
B. Nusspach
Candidates to Be Voted for Next Wednesday
Georgia voters hear endorsements for Governor and other state offices. General John B. Gordon is praised for integrity and service, Col. N. C. Barnett for Secretary of State, Clifford Anderson for Attorney General, Col. Robert A. Hardeman for State Treasurer, Capt. W. A. Wright for Comptroller General, and John S. Clifton for State Senator. Reps nominees J. D. Harrell and W. E. Smith face opposition from a black and tan ticket. amendment to add two Supreme Court judges also up for vote next Wednesday. Campaign stops highlighted across counties with speeches by Harrell, Hawes, Townsend, and others. cotton shipment arrives. a New York girl marries at sunrise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon
Col
N. C. Barnett
Clifford Anderson
South
Robert A. Hardeman
Bob Hardeman
Hades
W. A. Wright
Capt. Wright
Gettysburg
John S. Clifton
Miller
Decatur
Mitchell
J. D. Harrell
W. E. Smith
Supreme Court
Bell’s
D. A. Russell
A. L. Townssend
Climax
A. L. Townsend
Pierce’s
Cal
A. L. Hawes
Whigham
Judge Bower
Col. Hawes
Wight’s
W. M. Harrell
C. W. Wimberly
Bainbridge
Ren. E. Russell
Higdon’s
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Alabama Midised Railway
Oailway Company
Montgomery
Peontur County
Georghee
Alabama
Savannah
Georgia
Phean
Pitt
D. C. Wiley
Tam Dolgkiss
Jen Lane Griffin
Sowen
Mtr. Subers
Oilers
Ion
Gordon
Welnesidiag
Treaven
Goveror, Ciherats
Maston
Charles J. Munnerlyn
American Bible Society
Bill Jeffrey
Bill
Wizzy Johnny
Coon
John
Anolernation Ob de Publican
Geo. W. Bruce
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