Death on Southwestern track claims Macon switchman
A Macon switchman, Ben Brantley, died after being struck by a moving switch engine on the tracks near Temple. He jumped from the resting box car to avoid the engine but was struck. he was about 30 with a wife and child dependent on him. Local officials notified. investigation and witness statements described the fatal accident.
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Falk of the State Ghosts and Gossip From Dalton
Readers are treated to a collage of local rumors and editorials. Reports mention a rumored engagement in Ogiet horpe, a dramatic ghost sighting near Montezuma, fox hunting near Crawfordville, and a lively row of editorial notes from Smithville and Heard county about ministers and soldiers. The piece blends gossip, Civil War reminiscences, and community anecdotes with scattered notices about editors and local politics.
Train tragedy and a Java rice shipment report
A young Black boy fatally injured after being run over by a Georgia railroad train as he rode on the steps between cars. The incident raises calls for railroad safety measures to prevent similar deaths. Savannah reports describe Java rice shipments as a costly, unprofitable venture with little benefit to home planters.
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Odd Wildlife Find and Local News Bits From Georgia
Albany readers report a large white furred bird head found after mistaking it for a calf, plus a string of notes from Goodyear to Hawkinsville about a new six-band ensemble, a spider killing a bird, church pulpit talks, rain and crop impact, a former mayor’s death, a war ship visit, and a new bank building. The items share a late May Georgia focus with various local names and places.
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Grand Confederate Reunion Planned at Pearl Spring Park
Newnan Georgia May 21 Special The Seventh Georgia regiment First Georgia regiment Twelfth Georgia battalion and Coweta County Veterans association plan a grand reunion July seventh at Pearl Spring Park. Notables invited include Generals G T Besure Jasiss Herpettia Caraiogs Ana 8 Kell G T Anderan and Colonel Lowell with Major W A Turner delivering welcome. The day features speeches by Colonel George H Carmicat and a large barbecue, with rail service arranged and a lake and boats for festivities.
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Clarke Superior Court to Hear Murray Case Next Week
The Clarke Superior Court session opened with Judge Hutchins presiding amid crowded dockets. Delays push criminal hearings to next week, including the case of Tobe Murray charged with assault with intent to murder stemming from a prior incident at last commencement.
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Georgia State Senator Candidate Circulated Support Circular
Voters in Chatham, Dfingham and Bryan counties received a circular urging support for Hon Phip M. Russell, city court clerk, as state senator from the district. The note highlights his long service in the legislature and argues his elevation is fitting to honor past public service.
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