Granny Woodward 115 Year Old Slave Descendant Dies
Carolina Woodward a Negro woman known as Granny who claimed 115 years of life died early Saturday. Born in Virginia and once sold to a Georgia farmer she lived through the Revolutionary War War of 1812 and the Civil War era. She reportedly had ninety four descendants including grandchildren and great grandchildren with George Woodward as her oldest grandson aged 50. Her body was taken to Palmetto Georgia for interment after a funeral planned for August when all descendants would gather. A little book she kept hid recorded each year of her long life.
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Magnolia
Mangum
Fillett
Caroline
Aga
Virginia
Georgia
Sxs
Granny
George Woodward
Lowestrad
Palmetto
Fehr's Malt Tonic touted as wonderful seller
A historical ad extols Fehr's Malt Tonic as a splendid, nutritious breath giver. It claims the beverage strengthens the blood and revives energy, made from hops and barley malt and palatable for those not feeling well. Sold by all druggists.
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Fehr
Atlantic and Birmingham Railway to Reach Troup County
George Tre Wadley, VP and GM of the Atlantic and Birmingham railway, arrived in LaGrange on January 29 and spoke to business leaders about extending to Birmingham. He said the line would pass through Troup County if the right of way and terminal facilities are secured, and a committee was formed to obtain the right of way.
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Birmingham
LaGrange
George Tre Wadley
Atlante and Birmingham Railway
Fuller BE. Callaway
LaGrange Board of Trade
Wadley
Atlantis
Birinimysham
Troup
Coramittes
Fulber E Callaway
J. G Truitt
J. E. Dungan
Roy Dallis
Hatton Lovejoy
E. B. Clark
Powell Named United States Commissioner in Valdosta
Roy EF Powell of Valdosta has been appointed United States commissioner, succeeding the resigned J M Johnson. The appointment by Judge Emory Speer is effective immediately.
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Owell
Valdosta
Roy Ef.powell
J. M. Johnson
Emory Speer
Julian Elected Judge in Buford Georgia
Buford Ga January 29 Special The election to fill the late J G O Brown’s seat as city court judge resulted in Hon F L Julian of Lawrenceville winning without opposition.
Choosing Jewelry For Refined Taste And High Standards
The text asserts true refinement seeks genuine pieces whether ornate or simple, demanding perfection in design and workmanship. It notes a selection of rock chosen for such buyers and claims every display item meets the highest standards.
Inspections of Troops to Start This Week in Georgia
Georgia will begin annual troop inspections on Wednesday February 1 with five U. S. Army officers detailed to accompany Colonel Obear. Inspections span February to April across multiple units including Seventh Cavalry First Infantry and Fifth Infantry. Separate reports go to Governor and War Department while efforts to weed out nonperforming soldiers are emphasized.
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B. H. French
Sixteenth Infantry
W. G. Ovear
Qbear
United States
St. Louis
Seventh Cavalry
Chickamauga
United States Army
Obear
Powers
Thira Infantry
Firth Cavalry
Rat Battalon
H. H. Whitney
Artillery Corps
Ebruary
First Infantry
Heavy
Chatham Artillery
Naval Battalion
John E. Stephens
Fourth Infantry
Bm, C. Butler, Jr
Second Infantry
Third Infantry
Fifth Infantry
Infantry
Charles W. Kennedy
First Cavalry
Okear
War Department
Washington
Gbear
Gener
Fine Oratory At Grant Park
The Grant Park oratorical contest for the lecturer position in the Atlanta eye dorama of the Battle of Atlanta will be held next Wednesday afternoon at the park. Citizens of Atlanta compete to deliver ten minute talks on the battle while the board of park commissioners judges and selects the lecturer. Dr A J Curtis will preside and introduce speakers, with admission charged at the dorama door.
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Fort Insanity Rumors Cloud Brunswick Arson Trial
In Brunswick Georgia on January 29 local reports say Fort the young white contractor on trial for arson may be temporarily insane. He accused J C Strickland and Robert Burney of involvement, then recanted, claiming fear and confusion. Public opinion splits on his guilt as the preliminary hearing continued.
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Robert B. Burney
Brunawick
Burney
Bim
Fabm
Bailey Resents Slur On South In Bailey Letter
A lengthy exchange between Senator Bailey Texas and Thomas Nelson Page centers on Dr Alderman president of the University of Virginia. Bailey resigns from a UVA alumni fund committee over Alderman's remarks disparaging Southern leaders. Page defends the speech, arguing it supported Southern leadership and fairness across regions, while Bailey argues Southern educators unfairly belittle their own region.
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Washington
Senator Bailey
Texas
Thomas Nelson Page
Bailey
Page
Tsason
Alderman
University of Virginia
Alederman
Washington, D. C
Washington, D
University
Southern Society of New York
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Republic
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
Jefferson Davis
Daniel Webster
Rufus ‘Choate
Abraham Lincoln
Barney
Senate Representations and State Politics Across Regions
The author compares past and present senators and representatives from Delaware and northern and southern states. He cites figures such as Fairbanks, Beveridge, Morton, Hendricks, Cullom, Hopkins, and Knox, arguing many current lawmakers measure up to their predecessors while noting regional biases and political shifts in the South and North. He warns against carping at Southern officials, urging recognition of broadly similar legislative experience.
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Akerman
Alderman
Thomas Nelson Page
Senate
Dr. Alderman
Unites States Senate
Ita
Ints
Lesir
United States Senate
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Daniel Webster
Calhoun
Clay
Massachusetts
Mr. Lodze
Mr. Crame
Rufus Choate
John Quincy Adams
Charles Sumner
Edward Hverette
Henry Wilson
George B. Hoar
Masoachusetts
Maine
Hannibal Hamm
William Pitt Fessenden
James G. Blaine
Freilinghuysene
New Jersey
John F. Dryden
Jona Kean
Ohio
Foraker
Willliam Henry Harrison
Thomas Ewtog
William Allen
Thomas Corvin
Salmon P Chase
Benjamin F Wade
Allen G. ‘Whurman
John Sherman
Proctor and Idilingham
Vermont
George FP. Durands
Justin B. Morrill
William Window
Cudman K Davis
Hutte Nelgon
Moses Clapp
Knotgs
David Davis
Philander Chase Knox
Boles Penrose
Robert Morris
Albert Gallatin
George M. Dallas
James Buchanan
Simon Cameron
Henchman
Addicks
Ball
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Advertisement for Adata's Dental Mouth Wash
When you hear of someone with diseased gums tell them about Adata's dental mouth wash as a suggested remedy.
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