Claim for Betterments in Western and Atlantic Rights
The claim filed in Atlanta on February 11 outlines lessees rights under common law to move and remove property, cites acts from 1870 and 1887, and seeks a ward of indebtedness totaling 722714.15 plus interest. Petitioners attorneys Cummins, Brown, and Wright sign the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arconnen
Atlanta
Western
Atlantic
Po Wise
Joseph D. Cumming
Julius L. Brown
Boykin Wright
Abbeville Plans New Bank and Rail Extensions
Abbeville reports a growing town with plans for a new bank and a 23 mile Abbeville & Wayerosa extension beginning in March. Wrightsville and Tennille Rail Road aims to reach the river by October. School and music programs celebrate improving local culture as merchants prepare wholesale operations. Police curb illicit liquor sales as Mayor A. Y. Beaton tightens enforcement.
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Pecal
Broone
Abneville
Abbeville
Jolly
Georgia
Lottie Hughes
Columbus
Wrightsville & Tennille
Lee Wells
White
Superior Court
Blind Tiger Buslaces
A. Y. Beaton
Revolt in Schley County Over School Pay Rates
Special dispatch from Kreonnwen LaCnossh reports unrest as the Schley County board of education faces protests. The Eiluville school with a small staff would be paid one hundred dollars per month, while larger schools with male teachers receive only thirty five to forty dollars. County school commissioner G C Dyers of near LaCrosse notes the situation amid public interest. A separate note mentions a fine young horse recently rated and set to work, then a tragic accident where a stake post pierced its skull during play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreonnwen
LaCnossh
Feb
Schley County
Board of Education
Eiluville
Seesaw
G.C. Dyers
LaCrosse
Ellas Tile School
Barron
Sedley County
Sehley
Almerteus
M. Bls
Storeopen
Nam
Alliance
Glenn Stalley
Wade
Bat
Schley Coutty
Phere
Renmirk
Charlie Crisp
Miurriel
Redding
Phil Cook
Debate Over Lady Teachers Pay Sparks Countywide Strong View
A letter in Record Eagle argues against lower salaries for women teachers in Schley County schools and other districts. It contends women are often more suited for teaching and discipline, urging equal pay with men and challenging the idea that gender dictates educational ability.
Ohio capitalists form Western party to visit Georgia
From the Micon Telegraph Fort Vanney Feb 7 Maj Glessner head of the Central railroad Immigration bureau forms a large party of Western capitalists to visit Georgia and inspect resources. They plan to travel late this month or early March led by Hon J T Mack who helped Georgia farmers last year. Local citizens urge Maj Glessner to bring the party and promise Georgians will offer unlimited hospitality while they stay in Port Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micon
Fort Vanney
Maj. Glessner
Immigration Bureau
The
Central Railroad
Georgia
J.T. Mack
Ciorgia
Ole
Port Valley
Mossy Dell Dots Amid Rainy Spell and School Progress
Mossy Dell notes a rainy period that hinders farm work, reports steady school progress under Prof. Culpepper with 37 students, and mentions a rain ruined Friday party at W. G. Forrest's. Valentine’s Day nears and residents hope for cheerful memories. Mrs. T. G. Auderson has returned from a visit to her sister Mrs. John Judwi near Plains.
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Mossy Dita
Mossy Dell
Culpepper
W. G. Forrest
T. G. Auderson
John Judwi
Nest Plains
Arnelle
Prominent Georgiana Alliance highlights local history
A local column surveys school fund apportionment in Sedley county and praise for Alliance figures. It notes monthly town and country school stipends, debates fairness of distribution, and profiles Wade Stevens and Georgia’s notable men connected to Schley county.
Curtailling the Cotton Crop Leaders Meet South
The February 9 Alliance 72 meeting in Smithville Georgia urged curtailment of cotton by 25 to 30 percent, to boost cereals and provisions. It called for state alliance presidents to meet, seek unity, and ask Southern alliances to reduce cotton production, while asking supportive papers to publish the resolutions.
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Smithville
Alliance 72
State Alliance
Southern Alliance Farmer
Atlanta Constitution
Cuthbert Liberal Enterprise
Cieorgia
Atwood Correspondent Reports Local Happenings
From Atwood the correspondent notes good health in the community with a few illnesses. Mrs Smoot improves while visiting Americus, L M Johnson recovering, M J Cheek visits from Adams Station, Eva Johnson visits relatives, and William Chapman considers resignation as Atwood postmaster amid bad weather hindering farming and a quiet marriage market.
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Atwood
Smoot
Americus
L. M.johnson
M. J. Cheek
Adam's Station
Misa Eva Johnson
Long Pranch
Win. Chapman
Atwood P.O
Pensions for Confederate veterans and political calls in Georgia
A Georgia notice lists pension scales for disabled Confederate veterans, detailing varying payments by injury type such as loss of sight, limb, or use of a hand or foot. The piece also notes upcoming visits to Americus for Keen performances and editorials urging Mr. Livingston to resign from the Alliance, with regional responses from Americus and Rome papers.
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Lena
Americus
Keen
Richard NT
Id Jones
Bard
Albany News
Richard Iit
Keene
Albany
Livingstond
Alliance
Americus Jlecorder
Tim
Rome Tribune
Livingston
Tate Recorder
Personal Garnishment Threats In Constitution Card
A note from Mr. Fulton Colville in yesterday's Constitution promises to press Col. J. O. Waddell in a garnishment case and threatens dire actions. The Recorder views it as a purely personal matter and questions why the public should be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Colville
Col. J. O. Waddell
Jay Gould in Georgian Excites Contemporaries
Jay Gould in Georgian stirs interest among contemporaries as he tours the country. He will not buy unless someone sells, a remark reflecting his cautious approach to acquisitions.
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Jay Gould
Mr. Gould
Steamer Katie Sinks Near Savannah
The steamer Katie sank forty miles above Savannah during a voyage to Augusta. Several lives were reported lost in the incident as of yesterday with crews and officials gathering details at the scene in Avecsis, Georgia.
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Katie
Avecsis
Savannah
Augusta
Coal Cinders Prove Superior for Crossings Over Mud
Coal cinders prove a very good substitute for paved crossings just now, the is far superior to clay mud.
Will They Fight In Alliance Political Arena
The State Agricultural Society and its ties to the alliance movement are under scrutiny as Savannah hosts a meeting. Gov. Northen and allies lean conservative while Col. Livingston faces resistance for methods tied to the Southern Alliance Farmer. A split fight between Livingston and the alliance paper looms, risking the Alliance cause.
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State Agricultural Society
Gov. Northen
Col. Livingston
Alliance
Savannah
Grov
Northen
Southern Alliance
Agricultural Society
Livingstone
Livingston
Ciay
Brown
Gordon
Gantt
Tuk Reconpek
State Agricultural Society Session in Savannah
The State Agricultural Society is in session in Savannah with delegates debating finances and influence. Gossip swirls over Jay Gould, Gov. Northen, and political maneuvers while debates focus on renewing a 25000 dollar appropriation, fair finances, railroad passes, and influence for favorable coverage. The piece notes long standing power of the society and mentions Columbus and Americus building plans amid press silence.
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State Agricultural Society
Savannah
Col. Estill
Savannah Morning News
Frank Weldon
The
Times
DeSoto
Alliance
Jay Gould
Georgia
Guv. Northen
Gov. Northen
Eric Waddell
geological _ board
Maega
J. FB. Livingston
Agricultural Society
Tom Hardeman
Gordon
Mr. Livingstone
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