Daniel Martin and universal education in the South
An article argues for national support to educate illiterate Southern voters after the Civil War. It cites Daniel Martin as an example of educated Black voters and urges the nation to fund schools, stressing that education, not repression, is the remedy for electoral and social problems. It compares Northern philanthropy with the duty of the whole country to aid state education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South
W E Forster
New Steamer Ready for the Chattahoochee by July
The Columbus Times reports a new steamer will be 130 feet long and 26 feet wide with 22 state rooms. Stock is sold, construction starts immediately, and it aims to be in service by July 1. Prime movers include B. F. Marecrum T. A. Marecrum Geo L. Lapham and C. E. Hobert, with river men and local businessmen holding stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Times
Chattahoochee
Messrs
B. F
T. A. Marecrum
Geo. L. Lapham
C. E. Hobert
Zufala Bultetin
Chunks of Wisdom From Whitehall Times
A collection of proverbs as commentary on wealth and humility. The piece notes that a wise servant can influence a household and rich speech may be praised, while true knowledge comes from understanding. It mentions Columbus enterprise planning a steamer for the Chattahoochee river expected to be ready by July.
The Railroad of the Future in Florida
The piece argues for a westward transit line from Waldo or Gainesville to the Chattahoochee river and onward to Chattanooga to open Western markets for Florida. It notes Florida is tied to Eastern markets via Savannah and Fernandina and highlights the perishable goods issue. It also mentions a very elderly man at Simmons Gap with nine marriages and 53 children, plus a Judge Powell remark about Prohibition matters in Newnan Grantville and Senoia headed to county court.
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Hoyle
Deacon
Tallahassee
Florida
Waldo
Gainesville
Chattahoochee River
Bambridge
Chattanooga
Savannah
Fernandina
Simmons Gap
Powell
Newnan
Grantville
Senoia
Southwest Georgia Land Agency offers numerous Decatur County lots
Real estate listing covers multiple districts in Decatur County with numerous lot numbers across 14th 15th 17th 20th and 21st districts. Includes 1250 acre J W Latian Co property on Flint River with 300 acres river bottom land producing 40 bushels per acre near Spring Creek river mouth. Non resident owners to be served. lands described and sale arranged through agency.
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Decatur County
Decatur
Milles Barry
Baker, Mitchell and
Irwin
N. B
Ownberg
J. W. Latean Co
Flint River
Spring Creek
Georgia
T Agency
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Tye Ballot and
Brainl
Esspoot
Daniel Martin
Washington
Atticus G. Sluggood
Washington City
Macon Telegraph
Daniel
Hayes
County Town
Tilden
United States
Peabody’s
Vanderbilts
Seneys
Chilchildren
Jerusalem
God
Mix St. Perry Home Journal
Belig
Empire State
Waycross
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Connecticut
Columbus Enterprise
Charles C. Bush
At Law
Colquitt
MO. E. Donalson
D. McGill
M, O'Neal
McGill & O’neal
Attorneys At Law
Bainbridge, GA
Medical
E. J. Morgan
J.C. Curry
South Broad Street
E. Johnson
Doctor ML. Battle
Hinds
West Side Court Loase
L. H. Peacock
Bainbridge
J. D. Harrell & Bro
Broughton Street
Jeff. D. Talbert
WM. M. Harrell Talbert & Harrell
Albert Winter
South-West Georgia Land Agency
Russell & Brown, Ag’ts
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