Resumed. Smithville Enterprise Amid Turmoil and Local Arrests
Smithville Enterprise notes resumed publication with editors Messrs. Ison and W.B. Brinsboe and publishers. Reports J A Tison is very ill with typhoid fever. Arrests in Fif district include five men tied to public disturbances and misdemeanors. five released for insufficient evidence, one black woman bound over for biting a woman’s nose. Puzzle section presents a classic corn puzzle from A J Williams. Describes C M Wheatley’s new Presbyterian church window and illness of Mr. Parker from lightning. Fast Time recounts youths riding out road, a trestle incident, and a fatal timing mystery. Opinion column criticizes “Born Tired Citizen” and calls for productive work and reform.
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Les
Inlread
The Mert is the Cheapest. A Lesson in Quality Carriages
The article argues against cheap workmanship and materials in buying a carriage. It praises Oliver & Oliver for using top materials and skilled labor, noting their buggies are durable, handsome, and safe. The writer endorses purchasing from them rather than inexpensive, lower quality makers.
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Oliver & Oliver
Recouper Sketch Helps Americus Promote Its City
In every issue of the Recouper condensed description of Americus highlights its advantages. The city says the sketch travels widely, with firms reporting copies sent to patrons abroad. A writer notes he included Americus information in the Baltimore Manufacturers Record after a brief visit. The paper claims it was among the first to publish such a standing city sketch.
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Americus
Largest sixty two pound melon from Washington seed
Yesterday Mr. W. S. Derrick of Webster county brought in the season’s largest melon, weighing sixty two pounds, grown from seed sent by the Agricultural Department in Washington. He notes many melons reach thirty to forty pounds, and mentions a rival larger melon in the state, highlighting the area’s potential.
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W. S. Derrick
Webster County
Agricultural Department
Washington
Chief of Police endorses Gronors Carit Rewepr in Macon letter
A Macon Georgia police chief dated June 10 1880 testifies to repeated use of Gronors Carit Rewepr in his family with success. He notes many persons cured by its use praising it as one of the best Chill cures he has seen.
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Macon
Eures
Joux Hunser
Nomination by Examination for USMA Cadet in Georgia District
Congressman Ouances F Crisp of the 8th District announces a competitive examination for cadet nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Applicants from the Third Seat District of Georgia must respond by July 20, with Eastman set as the examination site on September 26. Also notes a local farm feature about Seth Rogers near Hugunin ferry road.
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Georgia
United States Military Academy
Eastman
Ouances F. Crisp
M. C
Americus, Ga
Seth Rogers
Huguenin Ferry Road
Vigilance fire company returns after Macon test setback
Vigilance fire company arrives home tired and displeased after battles in Macon where tests were deemed unfair due to abolished rules and new ones favoring Macon units. The team posted 29 seconds and 293 seconds in tests while the foot race failed to connect for a win, and planners discuss future tournaments and local business expansion.
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Vigilance Fire Company
Macon
Vigilance
Gured Vigilance Company
Early Friday fishing trip on the swampy beaver dam run
A group fishing along Izaak Walton’s tradition start from Dell, mooring a boat, snagging bait, and paddling through green walls to lakes John T, Bottiford, Beaver Dam. They haul bass and eellike catches, endure mosquitos, witness a cooter's head removed, and end with lunch as a distant thunderstorm approaches.
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Izaak Walton
Church Etiquette and Singing Etiquette in Moral Sermon
A church admonishes decorum in worship and warns against vanity in dress at services. Readers are urged to assess singing ability and timing before joining the choir, and to reflect on taste and behavior before criticizing others in the congregation. The piece ends with a satirical prompt to laugh only if one surpasses many in style and knowledge.
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Tie
Nua
Vanecanre
Cuitic
Cheap Buggies For Sale By N G J Paice
Second hand buggies offered at low prices. Purchases may be made with bankable paper if cash is unavailable. Call to view and buy. Paice firm noted with July 2 date.
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N. G
J. K. Paice
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