Local notes recount deaths and society events in Georgia
The item lists obituaries and brief notices from Stewart and surrounding counties. Ansa Batts dies near Smithville after a short illness at twenty-two. U L Weston, former Dawson Journal editor, dies at thirty-four. Deaths of Mrs A Evans and other residents noted. An accident injures D H Caldwell. Presbyterian Church plans a new church building with expert plans to be secured in Atlanta. A humorous piece from Americas critiques a “genuine dude” seen in town. A “Before the War” dinner hosts Mr Bird and guests at a notable rural gathering.
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Mra
Ansa Batts
Jack Batts
E. 8
Baldwin
Schley
Smithville
U. L. Weston
A. L. Weston
Dawson Journal
Weston
Smith Davenport
Webster County
Presbyterian Church
Our Presbyterian Frienda
J. W. Wheatley & Co
C. M. Wheatley
A. J. Hawil
N. G. Prince
LB. Bunworth
J. W. Wheatley
Ihe
M. (. M. Wheatley
Atlanta
Plana
W. H. C. Dudley
Mr. Owen
Monticello
Ind
Tadge Harper Black
J. N Hudson
J.N. Scarbrough
C. F. Chap
S. de
Geo
A. Lofton
The
Baptist Church
Dalton
W. Poole
Simon H. Black
Loston
Mr. Black
Americus
Menara
W. ML. Morehead
J. F. Clark
E. More
Grand Leap Year Ball Delights Albany Society
Friday night in Albany featured a grand leap year ball with many young ladies escorting gentlemen despite damp weather. The Albany Italian band played while floor managers guided the affair and notable attendees, including John A. Nickleson and Miss Floris Allen, drew attention for dress and manners. A post office subscription dispute was also touched on, warning readers about illegitimate removals of The Recorder from offices.
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Albany
W. K. Bell
A. L. Rowe
Mattie Hawkins
Ellie Oliver
Ross G. Haynes
Our Society
John A. Nickleson
Mies Floris Allen
Jack Walker
Miau Aonle
L. Ramey
J. W. Farlow
Rona Haynes
W. A. Hawkins
Mary Haynes
W. A. Hawkins, Jr
Racort
Mius Verne Richards
J. Barlow
Devas
Carrie Addision
Davenport
A. L. Reese
Joe
Lona Haynes
Barney Haynes
Carrie Bird
A.C
M. H. Ford
Mies
Georgia Laramors
Jobo Polhill
Dade
Minu Ellie Oliver
The Lamp Lighters and Their Night Duties
The two workers spend about four hours daily maintaining city lamps. They pace by the moon at night and proceed to light or extinguish lamps when it wanes. The job is hard in extreme cold weather and demands vigilance at all hours.
Monnax-Williams Nuptials Told In Webster Houston Tie
On the 17th inst a marriage took place in Webster uniting Mr H B Monnax of Webster and Miss Mia Amanda Williams of Houston with Rev Mr Jordan officiating.
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H. B. Monnax
Webster
Mia Amanda Williams
Houston
Jordan
The Penny in American Commerce
In nineteenth days since the penny entered city trade the Schumpert & Roney store reports it works well. They balance cash, mark goods lower, and note customers accept pennies like nickels. Other merchants and banks widely adopt the coin, claiming no bad debts and stronger cash flow. A general favorable view emerges, with some officials noting increased work balancing accounts.
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Schumpert & Roney
Schumpest & Roney
Lucy Hinton Tobacco
Warrex
Warren
City Council Minutes From 1684 Proceeding Describe Fines and Street Talks
The January 21 1684 council session records a disorderly conduct fine of 92 dollars and costs 8100 in total. The minutes confirm reconsideration of A J Buchannan relief from a special tax and adjournment after routine finance actions. Reports note engine work cost about 948 dollars and brick contracts for city powers. Street opening Ashby Street discussed with residents protesting unless compensation. several civic figures spoke pro and con. City litigation case against former policeman Val Oliver settled for 50 dollars. Requests include cistern near Fultow Lawn and liquor license transfer. Fire department savings cited and uniforms approved. A public buildings committee formed with Cobb Williams Morgan. Adjourned. local visits and renewals noted.
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Ousry
Addermen Bell
Morgan
Willigima
Hawkins
Alweat
Cobb
Johnson
Ald. Beli
A. J. Buchanan
Finance Committee
Delngece
Ald. Williams
Guards House
Val-Oliver
Fultow Lawn
Taylor & Willett
Jake Israel
Emwith
Hove
Cobb, Williams and Morgan
Eight Oblige and the Donkeys That Might Speak
A jumble of excerpts discusses a prominent female journalist nicknamed Rubamab and her career at The Globe-Democrat, then shifts to Demorest's Monthly imagining a future where donkeys and other animals could talk. A French scientist suggests selective breeding could yield articulate animals, speculating on future talking animals and the biblical notion becoming ordinary.
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Demorest
Electric Pionnel Flannel A Rheumatism Cure
A French journal reports a fabric called electric flannel made with oxides of tin copper zinc and iron forming about one eighth of the weight. Threads saturated with these oxides create a dry pile that discharges electricity when in contact with the body and moist perspiration, shown by independent physicists.
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Continent
Claudet
Messrs. Drincourt
Terin
Great Aqueduct Project for New York Water Supply
A major American work includes building a new aqueduct from a vast reservoir to supply New York City. The line will span miles at a cost of 25 million dollars. Upon completion New York’s water supply will exceed 24 million gallons daily, supporting up to 5 million residents.
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New York City
New York
The Mouth Speech Amid Franks of the Sete
The fragment hints at a character noting the mouth as the frankest part and that temper cannot be hidden. It presents a dialogue-like, introspective line focusing on honesty and self-control. The source fragment lacks clear names, places, or dates.
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Stewart County
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the Constitution
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Lampkin
Buacz
the Lady Lovens
Priday Ae
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Sam Willing
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Kehley
Joux
Easox
Gitwonx
Jamea Gilmore
Joan Collins
Munmay
Stephen J. Murray
Gen. Lee
Light Infantry
Geo. Lee
Shaffer
W. H. Weems
J. G. McCrary
Macon
Georgia Laramore
Mirsea Addison's
Leon Ford
Annie L. Ramey
Henry J. Williams
Monroe
P. H. Williams
Missex Mary
Lizzie Jonen
Macom
John A. Miller
McTyler& Miller
Mottsford
Davenport and
Collier Place
Perthie
Buhamaoh
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
New York Times
Murray
Philadelphia Times
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Charleston
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J.waxelbaum & Co
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