Andersonville Cemetery Improvements Misinterpreted
In a January 2080 letter from Andersonville Arinta GA a reader explains the Journal’s item about the National Cemetery there. Major Kirk supplied facts denying any dereliction by officials and says the note referred only to ongoing improvements to improve the cemetery’s appearance. The writer regrets misinterpretation.
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Arinta
Eprron
Anderasnville
Andersonville
Major Kirk
Journal
Revorren
Appt
Daw son Mikado at the opera halr tonight and weather talks
A noisy mix of social notes from Atlanta. The piece mentions the Mikado at the opera, a looming blizzard, and the weather bureau’s supply of cold, followed by reflections on business mood, purchases, and a grand opera ball. It laments careless parenting, idle youth, and moral concerns, urging attention to children.
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Mikado
Davsen
United States
Mason and Dixon
Gulf
Macon
Atlanta Constitution
Opera House
Terpsiphore
Capt. F
Yoyself
F. A. Ruggles
Heartfelt praise for Brown's Iron Bitters by Mount Holly reader
A Mount Holly New Jersey resident named J. H. Coppuck writes that many people freely share their appreciation of Brown's Iron Bitters out of duty. He testifies the tonic benefits the county and vouches for its merit and efficacy.
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J. H. Coppuck
Mount Holly
N.J
Richland Happenings in Early January Boom Town
Basins and bad weather slowed reports but Richland remains busy with carpenters and brick masons ready to build. James W. Nicholson opens a hotel after completing his pew residence while Captain J. S. Parker plans to take in boarders. Major T. A. H. Myers marries Eula Tison of Cutberth. Col. T. F. Carter contemplates making Richland his home. Doctors Alston move in with plans for a first class drug store. six physicians and many guano agents. a cooperative farm venture is planned. Depot concerns and a faulty platform threaten safety, while school construction accelerates. Prof Layfield visits. city officials and drummers visit.
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Remax
Chinney
James W. Nicholson
Nicholson
Parker
T. A. H. Myers
Misa Eula Tison
Cuthbert
Col
T. F. Carter
Florence
Gnanu
Tom
Alston, Sr
United States
Layfield
J. W. Dupree
Johnpreeville
J. A Griffin
Lumpkin
Georgia
Mayon
Rheumatism Cure Promotion by Railroad Conductor
A Georgia Central Railroad conductor describes severe rheumatism and his recovery after using B B D. He reports his wife also found relief after the same treatment and endorses the medicine to friends. The notice cites agents in Atlanta and Macon.
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Georgia Central Railroad
Trefer
R Schmidt
R.R
Atlanta
C. BR. R
Macon
Tape
J. T. Goodman
R. Kh
Rheumatism Relief Reported by Alabama Physician
O H Montgomery M D of Jacksonville Alabama attests his mother suffered rheumatism for months and after taking B B B showed rapid improvement within a day. She began her third bottle and regained activity, now raking in the front yard. Sold by all druggists in Amoricus.
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O. H. Montgomery
M. D
Jacksonville
Ala
Amoricus
Enterprising House Secures Dr King’s New Discovery Agency
An Enterprising, Reliable House announces it has the agency for Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and will sell it with a positive guarantee. It offers trial bottles free to prove the medicine cures throat lung and chest ailments, inviting customers to call.
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Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
The Boy and the Florida Orange Grove Scam
A New York capitalist cut his son off with a single $1000 gift and warned him about speculation. The father later found the son, president and owner of The Florida Orange Grove Estate Agency, purchased 3,000 acres in Florida for three dollars an acre, only to learn the land actually housed alligators and the son had cleared about $8,000 from the deal.
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New York
Florida
Orange Grove
Judge Holtzclaw Secures Life Claim For Deceased Son-in-law
Judge H. M. Holtzclaw of Perry has induced Cotton States Life Insurance Company to pay a claim of 1500 dollars he held against the company. The policy belonged to his deceased son-in-law Henry Cook.
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H. M. Holtzclaw
Perry
Cotton States Life Insurance Company
Henry Cook
Stewart County Items in Lumpkin Independent News
Major Meyer of Richland and Miss Ealah Tison of Cuthbert wed on the 13th. A remarkable cotton yield in Stewart County, 40 bales from 32 acres with one mule and no fertilizer. Officers pursued Bill Overby in a murder case eight years old. A theft at George Sims’ home stole buggy harness parts. A child fell into an empty well on the Beall place and was rescued unharmed with a windlass and rope.
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Stewart County
Lumpkin
T.A. H. Meyer
Richland
Ealah Tison
Cuthbert
Thomas ©. Johnston
Hannabatches
Johnston
Griffin
Holder
Kirksey
D. BR
Adams
10Th District
Bill Overby
Bill Summers
George Sims
Beall Place
Eufaula
J. T. Holder
Explosive attack rocks Cartersville home of U S Commissioner
A dynamite blast on the front porch of Aaron Collins, United States Commissioner, tears a hole in the front wall and damages the residence in Cartersville Georgia. Mr and Mrs Collins were stunned but unharmed. Authorities pursue Augustus Jackson alias Tobe Jackson, a suspect tied to prior revenue case and a prior escape, aided by bloodhounds. locals fear a fatal confrontation.
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Canrensville
Cartersville
Aaron Collins
United States
Collins
Augustus Jackson
Tobe” Jackson
Jackson
Georgia's Pocket Book and Local Affairs in Review
Reports note a possible rich lead mine in the Oconee near the Clarke county line with the location lost and search resumed. Captain 8S. A. Way sold his share and left command of the Florence steamer. Judge T. G. Holt of Holton carried $10,000 life insurance, not $3,000 as once stated. Tax Collector Worrill of McDuttie issued about 900 assessments for defaults, with roughly 200 whites and 400 colored among them. F. G. Steele of Ohio plans a possible Elberton bank, to decide soon. Macon city treasurer destroyed $40,230.50 in coupon bonds. J. W. Banks of Forsyth made an assignment. Liabilities $7,000, assets similar. Georgia Home Insurance Company held an annual meeting in Columbus. semiannual 5% dividend declared. old officers re-elected except Amory Dexter and J. S. Garrett, who replaced Peter Preer and the late T. H. Mitchell.
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Oconee
Clarke County
8S. A. Way
Florence
Altamaha
T. G. Holt
Holton
Worrill
McDuttie
F. G. Steele
Ohio
Elberton
Macon
The
Georgia Home Insurance Company
Columbus
Amory Dexter
J. 8. Garrett
Peter Preer
T. H. Mitchell
Schoolma'am’s marriage idea hints at fitness of things
A school ma’am who married a tanner shows a glimmering sense of fitment. Even as business circles linger in a low mood, reports say the thief’s trade appears to be rebounding.
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Tanner
Wonderful Cures Sold by Rome Druggists
Wonderful Cures by W D Hoyt Co of Rome Ga claim top selling remedies Dr King New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Amnica Salve. They report several cures of consumption in the city and guarantee results. Sold by EB J Eldridge. A man isn’t necessarily related to a hen because he lays ricks.
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W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklen
EB. J. Eldridge
Powerless to Help Albany News
A Southern perspective argues that Republican officials barred from power hinder reform efforts. It cites Pendleton civil service law, its alleged misapplication by President Cleveland, and limited removals due to unitary civil service structures. The piece critiques Mugwump influence and notes Railway Mail Service and postmaster general actions as evidence of paralysis.
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Albany
Peple
South
Cleveland
Pendleton
Gen. Grant
Civil Service Commission
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Democratic Party
Mugwump
Vilas
Railway Mail Service
Worth and Dentists Duel in Odd Paris Notes
A Paris milliner Worth banned perfumes and flowers during work, insisting on fragrance-free fittings and personally handling delicate lace. In an unrelated tale, two rival dentists competed to extract the most teeth in a set time, ending in a draw as anticipated.
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Worth
Paris
Indy
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