Reunion of the First Georgia at Ponce de Leon Springs
Scarred veterans of the First Georgia Regiment gathered at the Kimball house and Peachtree Street armory for a reunion at Forsyth next July. Capt E P Howell presided, speeches recalled Civil War days, and officers, medals, and a baseball game closed the day with laughter and camaraderie.
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First Regiment of
Georgia
Ponce DE Leon Springs
Atlanta Constitution
Ponce de Leon
Camp
E. P. Howell
Gate City Guard
Peachtree Street
Huff
Iitelys
Evan P. Howell
Artillery Prince
J.J. Newsome
Telefarryé
Washington Rifles
Florida
Jones
Georgia Regiment
J. N. Ramsey
J. O. Clark
Augusta
James W. Andersen
Newnan
Andrew Dunn
George A Cunningham
Willis F Westmoreland
Swearengen
Kendrick
Ben E. Russell
Bainbridge Independents
Jesse A. Robson
J. H. Lumpkin
Captain Howell
Ma Russell
Robson
Swearingen
Pnrate Kendrick
Forsyth
Yataethfem
Death of General Grant Illuminates His Career
The July 30 1885 issue notes General Grant's death at Mt McGregor New York on the 23rd of the month praising his rise from obscurity to leading Union forces. It lauds his strategic daring at Vicksburg and Cold Harbor, his magnanimity toward Lee, and his wartime sacrifice while warning against erasing his statesman record. The article also hints at political maneuverings in Georgia and hints at future gubernatorial intrigue.
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Grant
Mt. McGregor
New York
Vicksburg
Lee
Iumane
Cold Harbor
the Crater
McClellan
Pope
Burnside
Hooker
Meade
Virginia
Piological Bureau
First
Georgia
America
North
Tother Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Georgia Crop Prospects Praised and Tax Fairness Demanded
The Georgia crop outlook is good and gratitude is urged. The public calls on the Legislature to pass a fair law that equalizes tax assessments. Senator D A Russell probes why Renfroe Impeachment Trial evidence was not printed as ordered. he pursues full disclosure.
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D. A. Russell
Renfroe
Senate
Georgia
Decatur County
John M Brown
A D Watson
Watson
C. J. Munn
Whigham Socials Mark Week With Picnics And Sermon
Whigham saw a watermelon picnic by the spring on Wednesday night and a high noise level indicated a lively crowd. Rev. Harris preached to a large turnout at Reagan’s court ground last Sunday with two new members by Monday noon and more hoped for before the meeting ends.
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Whigham
Harris
Reagans Court Ground
W. J. Hornsby
A. L. Maxwell
R. M
Eula Lasseter
Guss Lasseter
Cairo
Sanford Fla
C. Pearce
J. H. N. Guilford
Correction asserts Bainbridge cancer cure claim
A newspaper correction counters a prior statement on cancer by noting a Bainbridge produced Watson's magic Balsam claims to cure. The notice says the treatment is painless and supposedly removes cancer in weeks, leaving a scar, with witnesses and cured persons cited.
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Atlanta Constitution
Bainbridge
Harnett House in Savannah Offers Quality Table and Rooms
The Jacksonville Herald praises the Harnett House Savannah for excellent dining and comfortable rooms at low rates, noting the table rivals Screven House and rates are half as high. Courteous treatment adds to its appeal, with strong public praise.
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Harnett House
Savannah
State Legislature Debates Constitutional Convention Bills
Two separate bills have been introduced in the state legislature calling a constitutional convention. Proponents argue the current constitution is adequate and can be amended if needed.
The Beauty of Youth and Hair Balsam Claim
An old advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam as stopping hair loss and promoting new growth. It claims to restore original color without dye or oil and notes a 50 cent dressing. The copy appeals to men worried about partial baldness and emphasizes quick, glossy results.
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Parker
Temperance push grows in Georgia toward liquor abolition
The temperance sentiment in Georgia strengthens daily and aims to ban liquor sales entirely. The writer asserts global improvement as people rise to confront what they deem the evils of drink and its social harm.
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Georgia
Capitol Foundations Complete as Walls Rise in Georgia
The foundations of the Georgia capitol building are completed and walls rise rapidly. It will be one of the country's handsomest houses, and residents expect rejoicing upon completion. The current old Legislature sweat box is a disgrace to the state.
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A. H. Sneed
Forsyth
Matthews
Hannibal
William H. Rawlings
Laurel Hill
Rawlings
Georgia Capitol
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T. B. Cabaniss
Thomas Swift
Co. A
Frank G. Wilkins
Co. B
J. A. Houser
Co. O
Co. D
W. C. Matthews
E. A. Leyden
Co. F
M. N. Paulett
Co. G
Ben Davis
Co. H
Dr. W. Hitt
Co. I
G. A. Cabaniss
Co. K
Harry Krouse
Forsyth Newnan
Sandersville
Bartow
Ben Russell
Jesse Robson
Evans
Washington County
William Ezzard
Atlanta
Ezzard
Manassas
Crenshaw
Dannii Anl
Avis
Davis
Newnan Guards
George M. Hanvey
Southern Guards
Columbus
F. G. Wilkins
Southern Rights ‘Guards
Perry
D. Oglethorpe Light Infantry
Adams
S. A. H. Jones
Gate City Guards
W. L. Ezzard
Bainbridge Independent
John W. Evans
Dahlonega Volunteers
Tom Cabaniss
Walker Light Infantry
S.H. Cramp
Quitman Guards
J. S. Pinkard
H. H. Culler
D. P. Hines
Joseph Thomp
General Grant
Whigham Dois
Lindsay
Brougton
Decatur
Burke
Fifa
Kuty
Rety
Funk
Decatur Eorgia
Ofines Rebane County
William
Nix
Constable
Zilpha Cooper
Zilpha Coopers
Miller County
D Webb
Irvin Tate
Said
Assembly of Georgia
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