Coloma School Notes Praise and Changes Across District
Thagheres column reports on Cedar Grove Tugalo Double Springs Friendship White Plains Princeton Pelzer and Williamston schools. It notes W A Dickson back at Cedar Grove, J H Gaines at Tugalo, strong progress under Wm Meredith at Double Springs, and a praised Miss Cstrie Brown at Friendship. It mentions public exoneration of a teacher, crowded White Plains, and J J Vermillion leading Williamston High School with Zoe Welborn as assistant. It closes with updates on Whitefield and Linne schools, citing progress in reading and spelling.
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Double Springs
Wm. Meredith
Cstrie Brown
Abbeville
White Plains
D. I. Spearman
Asme
Andrew Harris
Bee Migs
Mamie Wilson
Big Greek
Mamie
J. J. Vermillion
Williamston
Zoe Welborn
Lyne
Mr. I
Brown
Whitefield
Governor bid not seek office letter from Colonel Hoyt
Colonel Hoyt states he is not a candidate for governor and prefers private citizen status. He cites business duties and a commitment to good government while thanking supporters, noting pride in journalism and dedication to Democratic unity and principled public service.
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Florence
South Carolina
Bose
Commonwealth
Tom
Hays
Democratic Party
Tam
Janes A
Hoyn
Confederate Monument Bill Sparks Race Policy Debate in Mississippi
A letter from Bill Arp and a Mississippi House debate revive tensions over race, loyalty, and commemorations. A Confederate monument bill passes with strong backing from white lawmakers and all colored members voting aye, signaling deep divisions and warnings about future governance and race relations.
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Onca
Tandhleas
Harrison
Buck
Belier
Thia
Mississippi Legisature
L. W. Moore
Bollvar County
Madison
Mississippi
Jef Davis
House of Representatives
J. G. Harrison
Neuro
Washington
Speaker
Morahal
Naoldier
Big Project Proposed for Abbeville Water Power
W D P Calhoun acting as executor of James Edward Calhoun announces plans to capitalize the estate’s real estate and water at 1 500 000 for improvements. A new company may develop the water power with a railroad route from Savannah Valley Road to the river and head of shoals. Engineers will survey multiple routes, including connections to Mount Carmel and Hester, aiming to attract local cooperation and possibly lease or operate property. The Abbeville Press and Banner predicts unlimited improvement potential and major regional impact.
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W. DP. Calhoun
Pat. Calhoun
James Edward Calhoun
Calhoun
Savannah Valley
Mount Carmel
Hester
Savannah Railroad
Adventures of a Country Boy in a City Town
A Louisville notice recounts a country youth new to the city with brains yet needing polishing. He recalls losses from an auction and a poker mishap, boasting of a centennial band price, and remarks on counterfeit medicine. The piece also notes a Mississippi jailbreak and an infant with an elephant trunk-like mouth aid.
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Louisville
Sweet
Meek-eyed Ox and Mule Debate in Rural Reflections
A long-winded provincial essay extols the noble ox over the mule, praising its patient toil and reliability. It contrasts ox and mule, laments the mule’s stubbornness, and recalls humorous anecdotes from farmers and everyday life. The piece blends moralizing with rustic lore and casual observations on labor, wealth, and progress.
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Alwayes
Togo
Nika
Mike
Josh Billings
Jess
Georgia
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