Georgia items mix politics and prairie talk
The column reviews Georgia politics in Sumter and Southwest Georgia, noting figures like Daniel Emmett contentions, Bill on State Road sale advancing in the Senate, and a Brady bill resolution at the State Agricultural Society meeting. It mentions Gov. Gordon attending Philadelphia events, and Waycross chosen for the next meeting site.
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Senate
State Agricultural Society
Canton
Livingston
W. J. Northern
Hancock
Cleveland
Waycross
Simmons' Victory in Debate Elevates Sumter Representative
In a sharp legislative clash over reform, Dr Felton criticized Simmons of Sumter county amid claims the internal revenue repeal would shift taxation to luxuries. Simmons replied after hours of preparation, delivering a tactful, fact filled speech that outmatched Felton and boosted Sumter supporters.
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Sumter
Felton
Omitted praises cloud homecoming remarks for Hon. E. G. Simmons
A newspaper reader criticizes yesterday’s welcome home speeches for Hon. E. G. Simmons as lacking in key points. The writer urges inclusion of a pointed analogy about the “Dewdrop from Sumter” and questions the hypocrisy surrounding Dr. Felton while noting a call for more truthful eloquence. A separate telegraph item reports a railroad accident in Illinois with about one hundred killed and hundreds wounded on a fifteen-car excursion train to Niagara Falls.
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E. G. Simmons
Sumter
Georgia
Mr. Simmons
Teraclites
David
Goliath
People of
Truth
Mr. Simsmons
Dr. Felton
Illinois
Esre
Niagara Falls
Simmons' Day Ends Strong In Georgia Legislature
The Atlanta Constitution recalls Simmons' pivotal performance in the Georgia House, with Edgar Simmons delivering a fearless rebuttal after a fierce Wednesday attack by Representative from Sumter. Commentary from Col. Lewert links to larger national figures, while other papers report rising crime, rail accidents, and floods of news. The piece closes with local ads for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and a cautious note on trigger discipline.
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Atlanta Constitution
Simmons
Georgia
House of Representatives
Sumter
Fatal stomach surgery ends in death after misdiagnosis
A Cleveland Press report recounts a 1883 fatal surgical error where Mrs. King died after doctors opened the abdomen seeking a cancer that did not exist. The piece laments the mis diagnosis and promotes Saiken Extract for dyspepsia, claiming extensive evidence of its efficacy.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Thayer
King
Vance
Tuckerman
Perrier
Arma
Gordon
Capner
Halliwell
Police Board
Sumter Sheriff Sales September 1857 Americus Ga
Sumter Sheriff Sales to be held at the courthouse door Americus on the first Tuesday in September 1857. One vacant quarter acre lot bounded by Ne Edwards Maria Carter Lucy Ann Hill and an north south alley in Americus. Property of Henry Brooks to satisfy a fi fa for L J Blalock v Henry Brecka. Also, a one fifth undivided inter est in a house and lot on the Ellaville road Americus north of Two Creek containing six acres more or less. Property of C W Lamar to satisfy a county court fi ra for J E DeVaughn. Tenant in possession noted. THOS M COB Deputy Sheriff.
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Sumter
Americus
Sumter County
City of
Ne Edwards
Maria Carter
Lucy Ann Hill
Henry Brooks
L. J. Blalock
Henry Brecka
Ellaville Road
W.T. Davenport
C. W. Lamar
J. E. DeVaughn
Thos
M. Cob
Webster County Sheriff Sale Notice in Preston Georgia
The Webster County court will sell on the first Tuesday in September 1887 before the Preston courthouse door two parcels of land. A lot in the 25th district described as bounded by Harrell Shophe and Janda properties and Lot 146 in the 25th district. The sale is by execution in favor of D. Davenport against R. A. and A. R. Smith. Tenants in possession notified. Sheriff Dan Davis.
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We County
Georgia
Tseby
D. T. Davenport
R. A
A. R. Smith
Wel County
Webster City
P. Harrell
J. D. Shophe
A. R. Sis
Webster County
Smith
Smith Bay
B. P
Dan Davis
Sheris
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