Billars Letter on Emmet and Orphans Day Reflections
A reflective piece recalling Robert Emmet's 1798 rebellion and death, interwoven with a tale of James and Caroline Maguire, orphans who found each other through a charitable effort. The narrator links Emmet's sacrifice to current Orphans Day appeals and urges readers to aid fatherless children, citing Georgia connections and a plea for funds to Rev. H. S. Crosinley in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Emmet
Epeeth
Dublin
Ireland
Boxe
Himmat
Chan Holt
Ters
Robert Emmet
Curran
Grattan
Philips
Thomas Moore
Sarah
Tom Jdoore
America
Maguire
Charleston
James
Caroline
Decatur
Clinton
South Carolina
Jacob Spyder
Jong
Jacob
Charledton
Maputro
Boston
Cercline
Savannah
Indy
Grand Indy
Dr. Goulding
Frank Goulding
Randolph
Char- Toston
Old Midway
Liberty County
Jamea Maguire
St. Peter's
Ocrsinley
Oak Street
Atlanta, Ga
A Typical South African Store
Bay Villa trader Larson in Sandaya River Cape Colony runs a general store selling everything from needles to anchors. He serves farmers within thirty miles and cites many testimonials to Chamberlain's remedies, noting over the past year dozens saved by Chamberlain's Cough Heady while selling wares to locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Bay Villa
Sandaya River
Cape Colony
South Africa
Garson Asaya
Chamberlain
Orr- Urny &Co
Fragmentary Ad Claims Quick Relief for Feels
A damaged OCR ad fragment touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising “gold in one day” with misleading pricing and unclear claims. The text is incomplete with garbled phrasing and a stray warning about paying.
Would You Live After Death A
The Sunday News piece reflects on the Society of Physical Research sending questions to gauge beliefs about life after death. It argues that conventional religion shapes answers, notes the difficulty of genuine replies, and contrasts earthly concerns with preparation for the next realm, urging personal readiness for what may lie beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Physical Research
Aife
Sunday News
Tragic Shooting Claims Greenwood County Youth
In Greenwood County a 16 year old named Clarence Collison, son of James W. Collison, was accidentally shot and killed while target shooting with visitor Miss Connally at Eugene Bowers home. The rifle fired, striking him in the forehead and exiting at the skull base. He died instantly and was buried at Adl Epes Baptist Church near Coliue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collison
Sity
Furman Aniversity
Adl Epes Baptiat Church
Coliue
Barefoot Children Fad Sparks Social Debate in England
The fashion of letting children go barefoot has grown from aristocratic private spaces to public London streets. Doctors split over health benefits versus risks, noting some advocate natural development while others warn of unsafe, restrictive footwear. Observers cite sandal sales and societal fascination with the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dorothy Drew
Mr. Gladstone
Punch
London
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Billarps
Atlanta Constitution
Greenwood County
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
JOS
J. Fretwell
A. F. Weis
Villa Ridge
Ill
Morris Weehsler
Cong
Bnai Israel
Tarr Brown
Mevicixe Co
Morris Wecusler
Avon Smttyng
Tary Bros. Mepiing, Co
Gentlenou
Rcrco
N. Y
Phelps
Tarr Buos
Site
Tome
Rivington Atroet
Rapilael
New York City
DR. Tart Bros. Medicines CO
M, Orr
M.D. W
Nardin
Gray
J. Duckett
Orr-Gray & Co
Hill-Orr Drug CO
Ore-Gray & CO
THE
C. A. Reed Music House
TOLLY
G. F. Tolly & Son
Old Reliable Furniture Dealers
Depot Bt
Anderson
C. Eae
Texas
C. D. Anderson & Bro
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