Thomasville Faces Scrutiny Over Health Claims and Rival Town critiques
The Clarion condemns gossip about Thomasville as a winter resort and challenges rivals Camilla Bainbridge Albany Quitman Valdosta to compare health records over twelve years. It notes sickness occurs everywhere and defends local vitality and hospitality amid regional slander. It also recounts settlement terms between editor Gantt and legislator Connell with a public apology.
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Camilla Cihrion
Thomasville
The
Clarion
Ignior
South Georgia
Bainbridge
Camilla
Albany
Tomoe Mitchell
John Triplett
Quitman
Valdosta
Baimbridge
Phoiiasville
Stra
Thortia
Camill
Army of Cotton Caterpillars Devours Fields Again
A reader describes cotton caterpillars forming army-like swarms that march through fields, consuming cotton crops in sequence, noting this behavior has appeared since the war era. The report outlines the recurring invasion pattern and its impact on farming areas.
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Ecriplion
Never Bet on Gophers in Small Town Bet Tale
A Camilla Clarion excerpt tells of gophers and a betting wager. Dr Bruce from Bainbridge and Mr Peabody dispute a plan to trap a gopher with an open box at the hole. The gopher returns to the box twice, sealing the funny tale of a foolhardy bet and a live lesson.
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Camilla Clarion
Dr. Bruce
Bainbridge
Virginia
Peabody
Pip
Deabady
Bruce
Pilbe
Mr. Peabody
W. M. Blount
Ronzirs
Georgia Midland railway plans gain support in Columbus
The Georgia Midland railway project draws stock subscriptions in Columbus and other cities, with the Atlanta Journal noting the commercial value of direct Columbus Atlanta links. It outlines regional line extensions toward the Gulf and the potential boost to cotton and rice trade, urging Atlanta to consider investment.
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Democrat
Columbus
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Great Northwest
Florida
Georgia Midland
Georgia
The
Atlanta Journal of
Mobile and Girard
Troy
Alabama
Pensacola
Gulf
Jana
West Indies
Mexico
Central
South Amerca
Georgia Road
Mobile
Girard
Columbus Enquirer
Lumpkin
Cuthbert
Bainbridge
Albany
Atlantic Coast
Brunswick
Tallahassee
Honourably Adjusted. Gantt and Connell In Honor Dispute
A week of tension in Georgia politics ends with arbitration. Gantt and Connell faced off over comments on a bachelor bill, with letters and a captain involved. The board found Gantt used sharp language unintentionally and Connell overreacted, ordering withdrawals of harsh statements.
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Atlanta Constitution
T. L. Gantt
Banner-Watchman
R. A. Connell
House of Representatives
Decatur County
Gantt
Connell
Bachelors
W. B. Burret
Atlanta
House resolves settlement over offensive language in session
In a parliamentary exchange the House required a retraction from Connell for insults toward Gantt and others. Connell apologized on record and the Banner-Watchman will publish the correspondence and terms, with Gantt complying with his part of the settlement.
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Taz Democrat
Gantt
Athens
Connell
House of Representatives
Evan P. Howell
Atlanta Constitution
F. H. Colley
John D. Harrell
Friends of Gantt and
Mr. Connell
Banner-Watchman
Evan P. Howse
J. D. Harri
F. H. Cottey
W. B. Burner
Jr E. Carr
Connel
Penitentiary of
Georgia
Jake Dart
Banner- Watchman
Demand for Southern Lands and British Investment Rise
The Savannah Times notes English buyers purchasing seven Mississippi plantations for about 300000, signaling growing foreign interest in Southern lands. Strong resources, Expos publicity, and improving wealth push toward steady land demand, immigration, and capital, with a brighter South ahead for owners who hold or price land wisely.
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Mississippi
Savannah Times
South
Boliva County
Miss
Atlanta
Louisville
New Orleans
Gin houses burn in Terrell county and policy urged
A gin house in Terrell county owned by J H Brines recently burned with an estimated loss of 3000 and no insurance. The notice urges owners using gin houses to obtain insurance promptly. The rest criticizes political rhetoric and highlights high fees paid to Georgia lawyers in the Metcalf cotton case and other officials.
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J.h.brines
Terrell County
Georgia
Benj. H. Hill
Metcalf
General Assembly of Georgia
Miller
Vorges
Miller County
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R. Russell & Jno
M. Brown
Evitarm
Gantt—Connell
Messrs Gantt and Connell
Evan P. Howel
Joan D. Harrell
F. H. Coty
F H. Colley
J. D. Harrell
RA. Connell
Lustice
J. E. Dart
W. B. Burgett
E. P. Howell
Artiant A, Ga
Hon
Mr. Gantt
Grant
Ohio
Iowa
Beverly & Hahn
Beverly
Bainbridge, Ga
J.T. Harn
Lone Star State
Gavin
Dallas
Texas
Wm. L. Parks
Guinn
Macon Medicine Co
Macon
Galveston
Boston
J. T. Culverron
M. D
Vernon, Fla
Chipley
Weedon & Dent
Eufaula
Als
J. A Butts
Lew “Bainbridge
J. A. Butts
W. A. Davis
Ana Modiana
Es Ahd P
J.a.butts
Emporium
Robert Buist
Legis Istare
Miller Ae Prac
Spring Creek
Legislature of
Mare Covytt
Jane
Wilecki
Eorgia
Aechenar
Lee Perfect
Bette
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