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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1843
Page
7
The publisher cites subscriber loyalty and editorials as evidence of public interest in the Washingtonian. Readers send donations and praise from James McCafferty and others, urging continued support and broader patronage for the temperance cause.
The Augusta Washingtonians are chided for an unwieldy structure and urged to mobilize members and funds. A meeting is likely soon, as energy and public effort are needed to support the humane cause and sustain the society beyond inaction. Old Jones notes craft and purpose in forthcoming talks.
A Georgia writer recalls temperance reform and sea captain led ventures. He extols Captain Delevan and Gunner Beecher for weathering storms, then recounts grim episodes of alcohol abuse with a temperance morality tale. The piece ends noting revival and the author’s hope.
Minutes show the Augusta Benevolent Society meeting held July 14 in the Presbyterian Lecture Room. Dr L D chaired, Rev G F Pierce gave prayer, and the vice president spoke briefly on reviving the society as public notice announced. The document notes an amount of $84.3.
The Benevolent Society of Augusta approves combining Collector and Treasurer roles with the Secretary, elects two member committees per division to recruit members, and urges local pastors to preach on the society’s aims. They mourn the death of John Winter and thank W J Eve for winter wood donation.
The Rev John Werner aged 60 dies after a long illness. Dutch native, resident in the United States for four decades, he served as a Methodist Episcopal local preacher for 31 years and is mourned by widow, children, brethren, and friends as his faith sustained him to the end. His funeral reflects his strong Christian belief.
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