Friendship Baptist Association Plans Buena Vista Meeting
The Friendship Baptist Association, with about fifty churches, will hold its three day session in Buena Vista starting January 28. Rev. R. L. Bivins will preside, and delegates from local churches will attend. A detailed program lists services, sermons, and discussions led by regional pastors. Free lodging and meals will be provided for delegates and visitors who notify their attendance.
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Friendship Baptist Association
Buena Vista
R. L. Bivins
Furlow Lawn Baptist Church
Friendship Association
Allen Fort
Dublin
Marion Greer
Oglethorpe
Paul
1St Corinthians
N. B. O’kelley
Dawson
A. McMahan
A. B. Hawkes
Richland
C.D. Carter
Ellaville
Americus
W. P. Allison
John
A. B. Campbell
Parrott
A. C. Wellens
Plains
J. A. Ivey
W. W. Mabry
Henry Daniel
Friendship
J. E. Sheppard
Mr. Barkley
J. Hargrove
Bronwood
Hugh F. Oliver
Drug violation report outlines widespread pharmacy breaches
Dr Cheatham state drug inspector reported to Commissioner Hudson that from late 1908 violations of drug laws were general. He inspected 349 drug stores finding 331 in compliance and 18 operating without licenses. Eight wholesale grocers and nine retail grocers plus twenty five general merchants were selling drugs illegally. Eighty three stores kept no poison register as required by law.
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T. G. Hudson
Cheatham
Sheds Skin Like Scales
Geneva Reynolds a 10 year old girl from near Middletown Winchester Virginia suffers ichthyosis or fishskin disease. Over six weeks her skin has shed six times and scales cover her bed daily. She remains vigorous but hairless with a ravenous appetite and little hope of recovery. Medical doctors compare the disease to leprosy but far worse.
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Winchester
Geneva Reynolds
Middletown
Briggins Described Amid Quietly Witty Portrait
A Washington Star reader-era quote questions Briggins depth noting his conversation seems opaque and difficult yet avoids trivial chatter. The remark frames Briggins as a man of hidden layers, with Miss Cayenne offering a sharp assessment of his talk.
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Briggins
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Convict Camps in Sumter Praised by Inspector
Sumter's convict camps receive high praise after inspector Burke’s unannounced visit. He notes 59 convicts at the Sumter camp, the largest number since establishment, with 56 men and 3 women and plans to add more from city court sentences. A total force of about 109 to 125 convicts could be assigned in March to speed road building.
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Sumter
Burke
Georgia
Prison Commission
Sumter County
Georgia Blocks State Charter for Cordele Savings Bank
Atlanta January 8. Georgia secretary of state refused the Cordele Savings Bank charter due to state law gaps. The bank would have had twenty five thousand dollars capital and would handle savings deposits with strict rules. officials have urged legislative action for savings institutions, but no action has been taken.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Phil Cook
Cordele Savings Bank
Cook
General Assembly
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Rah Reads as Earth’s Greatest Healer
Few lines describe Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as quick pain relief for burns scalds wounds and bruises. It promises instant relief and claims to cure skin eruptions old sores boils ulcers felons and piles. Available for 25 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
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Bucklen
Earth
Eldridge Drug Co
State to buy farms for white convict labor and reformatories
The state will purchase two farms within weeks. The first farm, 4 000 to 6 000 acres, will serve penitentiary use employing white felony convicts. The second, 1 000 to 1 500 acres, will become a white reformatory.
Miss Irwin to Wed Cecil Gabbett in February
The engagement of Miss Reba Irwin of Washington Georgia to Mr. Cecil Gabbett, known in railroad circles, is announced. The expected marriage will be held in Washington on February 20.
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Savannnah, Ga
Reba Irwin
Washington
Cecil Gabbett
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