Woolfolk’s Wife Contemplated Land Transfer in Murders
In Coffee county a tangled case surrounds Captain Woolfolk and his son Thomas, who married Miss Bird and allegedly plotted to burn the family estate. Land deeds were discussed with A G Butts, and 50 acres including the homestead are tied to Mrs Thomas Woolfolk. Nearby heirs include Mrs Edwards and Mrs Crawan. The wife, described as handsome, discusses the marriage, while authorities note six victims found in the same room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Woolfolk
Coffee County
A. G. Butts
Macon
Woolfolk
Butts
Captain Woolfolk
Thomas Woolfolk
Miss Bird
Mr. Butts
Thomas
Alao
Edwards
Crawan
Americus
Captain Butts
Thos. Woolfolk
Sne
Loue Dana
Captain
Mrs. Woolfolk
Miss Pearl
Mattie
Richard
Charlie Woolfolk
J. B. Crane
Athens
Tom
Fulton County
Separate Schools for White and Colored Citizens
The Mississippi policy of segregated public schools is described as a long-standing state practice. The constitution demands free common schools for all citizens, with separate facilities for white and colored races. Northern observers acknowledge the policy as a settled, albeit debated, aspect of Southern public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Georgia
South
A Farmer's Physician In DeKalb County
J T Porter writes from DeKalb County that he is distant from medical aid but keeps a physician nearby to check sudden bowel issues and uses Dr Biggere Huckleberry Cordial for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Porter
DeKalb County
Biggere
Planters
Georgia
Curing Pea-Vines and Farm Remedies in The Cultivator
Farmers share a pea vine curing method with layered cribbing using two-lorse wagons and rails, claiming fine hay with no leaf loss. Adverts urge Simmons Liver Regulator for stock and a pamphlet from the World's Dispensary Medical Association. Notes mention anti slavery signatures and praise for Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The piece ends with a remark on truth and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J
Murfresboro
Tenn
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Savings and the Huckleberry Cordial Ruse
A cashier from Merchants Bank Atlanta touts saving money and using Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial for bowel troubles to cut doctor bills. The pamphlet claims abstainers live 64 years versus 354 years for drinkers, a striking though dubious contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Farrar
Merchants Bank
Atlanta
Dr. Biggers
The Effect of Warm Days and Cool Nights on Bowels
A leading physician notes that warm days followed by cool nights affect bowel movements. He observes this pattern and suggests preventative remedies to mitigate discomfort and irregularity. The piece emphasizes practical guidance for readers experiencing such shifts.
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Biggers
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Attorney-At-La Americus, Georgia
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