Artesian wells and local developments in Georgia
The 1885 item notes Perry to drill a new artesian well, Thomasville’s elegant depot, and Albany's postmaster change. It reports Cuthbert’s artesian boring at 1015 feet, Dawson’s revival, Bainbridge’s abundant water, and Albany’s cotton compress move. A fatal knife fight near Jeff King’s place and a Washington special on Georgia Democrats seeking federal office changes are also mentioned.
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Perry
Thomasville
Capt
Rust
Albany
Democratic Post
Cuthbert
Dawson
Pluck
Bainbridge
the News and Advertiser
Catfisherman
Americus Republican
Baker
Mitchell County
Georgia
Jeff King
Jim Wison
George Washington
Daniel
Jim Wilson
Dawson Journal
Washington
Colquitt
Attorne
Marshal Wade
Marshal Bryant
Repubs
Can
A Hasty Judgment on Georgia Bonds History
A New York Graphic report questions Georgia bonds and criticizes Mr. Henry Clews for opposing the issue. The letter argues Georgia can sell bonds elsewhere at a premium and recalls illegal railroad bond schemes. It urges readers to verify facts before judging Georgia’s finances. In Valdosta Times dispatch Down the River recounts a bloody No Man’s Friend swamp tragedy where a cruel captain was killed. a New York treasurer’s telephone confession from Canada closes the segment.
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Georgia
New York
Henry Clews
Clews
The
Graphic
M. M. Folsom
Valdosta
Dooly County
Berrien County
Berrien
Georgia Registration Law for Decatur County Voters
A historic Georgia registration statute requires voters in Decatur, Thomas, Lowndes, Mitchell and Camden counties to register at designated county sites. Tax Receivers must open lists each April, furnish districts with voter lists, publish annual rolls, and ensure only qualified voters vote. Violations lead to indictment and penalties, with penalties and oversight by county commissioners or ordinaries.
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Thomas
Lowndes
Decatur
Mitchell
Camden
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Thomas, Lowndes
Camdenn
Sec
Bell
Court House
Georgia
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Views of Jefferson Davis Interview Published in Star
Washington May 30 Dr A Y P Garnett reports an interview with former Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Davis says he knows nothing of the current administration and has not formed an opinion yet. He criticizes Republican rule and laments fading reverence for the constitution while praising some Southern Cabinet members. He discusses Bullock's book and denies authorizing petitions to remove his disabilities, stating willingness to stand trial under the constitution.
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Washington
A. Y. P. Garnett
Jefferson Davis
the Star the
Garnett
United States
Commodore Bullock
England
Mr. Davis
South
Confederacy
Washed-Out Hair Promises Restored Color
An advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam claiming to restore hair to its original color whether brown auburn or black. It attacks pale dull complexions and promotes lively shining hair as the remedy for a washed-out appearance.
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Parker
Tax Receiver Announces Tax Return Center in Bainbridge
Decatur County Tax Receiver ACE announces he will be in Bainbridge Georgia on Monday and Tuesday the 8th and 9th of June to receive state and county tax returns. Books will then be closed. He urges all justices who have not filed lists of taxpayers to consult Section 457 to govern themselves accordingly.
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Bainbridge
Decatur County
Decatur
Georgia
Thos. Oliver
D. Richardson
P. Oliver
Decatur E Sores
H. W. Wilson
Wilson
Tver
E. Donalson
L.F. Than
Court House
Wade C. Cox
Mitchell Superior Court
M.furst & Co
L. F. Patrinson
William S. Nix
Donalson
Nix
F. Patterson
City of
Towit
15Th
Said County
G. W. Lewis
Robert Maloy
Allen
Primus Burke
P. H. Herring
L. F. Lerrerson
Wite
J. Donalson
J. A. Wilder
J. E. Dickenson
Joe Milligan
Levy
Decater
Agares Egate
Mark W. Bates
Deccatur County
Said
Lyin
Ares
Spring Sing
Said St
William H. Polleys
Byron B. Hower
Wm. H. Polleys
Miller Sherif
Sale
Mille
Colquitt
John Pierce
Mary al
D. McGill
R. G Chestnut
William Nunan
Pierce
Mary A Inlow
Miller County
D McGill Chesnut
William
Caroline Pierce
Tal
Lowing
Tration
John V. Hear
Superior Court
A.J. Brel, Ordin
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the Weekly Democrat
Russell & Jno
M. Brown Editors and Proprietors
Xo. M. Brown
Sing
Canada
News and Advertiser
Albany News
Victor Hugo Seetigs
Hugo
Teuton
Howell
Davis
Fedral
LG Jones
Inorea
Gero
A. Wiext
Bainbridge, Ga
Catherine Edwards
Hen
Benheim Broz & Uri
Rantham
G. B. Alday
Isaac Alday
Ee Ny
L. F. Patterson
Em Johnson
Emery Johnson
Angelonich Gy —Waholesare DE
New Orleans
Loui
FeaRhton Street
Ak Nussr
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GD Webb
Trvin Wilate
Ezekiel Mill
A. J. Kimbrel
Ordi
Savannah, Florida & Western
Savannah
Arrivin
Jesup
Waycross
Callahan
Jacksonville
Dupont
Quitman
Chattahoocheeps
Stoall Sta Hoochee
Bros RR
Macon
Mac
Brunswick
Bruswick
Vie B. Aw
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Fernsins
Leesburg
Gainesville
Cedar
Florida Railway
Green Cove Springs
St. Augustine
Enterprise
Mumford
Sit. John’s River
Pensacola
Mobile
Orleany
Texas
trans-Mississippi
Pengacols
Pullman
Breamers
Columbus
Jesup Express
Jesup Ee
Tave
Valdosts
Phomanville
Albany Pullman
Bruns
Atlanta
Knoxville
Bristol
Roanoke
Cedar Key
Ocala
Wildwall
Florida Rail Company
Florida Southistra
Jacksonville People's Line
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