Calvary School Commencement and Local Notices
Calvary High School will have commencement day to-morrow. The people of Calvary have been from time immemorial, and are now deeply committed to their model school, the best in Decatur county. The county school commissioners report only one applicant for admission to Technological School: Thomas Wight, son of Capt G A Wight, whose examination was creditable. The Democratic party solidly supports its nominees, with Harcell and William E. slated for election and local officials active in the city.
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Calvary High School
Calvary
Georgia
Decatur
Technological School
Thomas Wight
G. A. Wight
Wight
Tunlay
Balical
Hue
Lyshiture
Ad. Harcell
William E. Wh
Democratic Party
Slelowe
Eston
Virginia
Our “el School
Alabama Midland Railroad Hope Reignites in Georgia Border
The Alabama Midland Railroad from Montgomery to Bainbridge is touted as imminent, linking Savannah Florida and Western at Bainbridge for a Montgomery Savannah through line. Construction could start soon with trains running by January 1890, led by President O C Wiley and Secretary W F Joseph. Capt J W Woolfolk expects terminal facilities in this city and urges swift action amid repeated delays. Delegates in Decatur county nominate Democratic candidates J D Harrell and Wm E Smith after a unanimous, orderly convention.
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Savannah Morning News
Birmingham Age
Alabama Midland
Montgomery
Bainbridge
Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad
Savannah
O. CG. Wiley
Troy
W. F. Joseph
J. W. Woolfolk
New York
J. W Woolfolk
General Assembly of
Georgia
B. E. Russell
Maston O'Neal
Russell
Great Brotherhood of Democrats
G. W. Kendrick
E. J. Morgan
J. J. Higdon
J.M. Brown
Hawes
George A. Wight
Messrs. Pearce
Connell
William E. Smith
Attapulga
Robert H. Smith
J. D. Harrell
A. L. Hawes
Ariel Cook
Wm. E. Smith
Smith
E. J. Moneux
M. J. M. Brows
Private School Proposed by Miss Linnie Campbell
Miss Linnie Campbell plans a private school at the Oliver School House starting Monday September 10. Patrons with promised pupils should register promptly. Tuition lists show Trkus first grade 1.00 and higher grades 1.50 per pupil.
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Linnie Campbell
Oliver School
Trkus
Clifton Harrell and Smith Vie for State Senate Seats
The Decatur Georgia paper endorses John S. Clifton for the 8th Senatorial District, praises his farming and business leadership, and notes John D. Harrell’s renomination and Smith’s youth and education. The editorial emphasizes Democratic loyalty and Attapulgus and Decatur County support for Smith. Nomination canvass dates to be announced.
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John S. Clifton
Miller
Clifton
Senate
John D. Harrell
Pst
William E. Smith
Harrell
State University
Athens
Smith
Attapulgus
William E Smith
Old Decatur
Georgia
Decatur
Fred Smith Moves to New Broad Street Store
Fred Smith a baker confectioner and grocer opens a larger Broad Street shop next to his old stand inviting friends and the public to visit. He promises careful polite service fair dealing and a thorough knowledge of his business honoring customer needs and thanking patrons for a lucrative trade.
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Fred Smith
Broad Street
Tom Spencer killed by trains near Waycross
A well known African American man from this county, Tom Spencer, was run over and killed by the S F and W A R near Waycross on Thursday night. His body was brought home by train the next evening and buried. He held an accident life policy of 1000 dollars for his sister Emma Green who resides in this county.
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Tom Spencer
Waycross
Tom
Emma Green
Tax Notice Opens Tax Books for 1888
The books for the reception of city tax returns for the year 1888 are now open at my office and will remain open until Sept 15. B Nusspacm City Cork.
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B. Nusspacm
City Cork
Bent whalebone restoration method
Bent whalebone can be restored and used again by soaking in water for a few hours and then drying them.
Colquitt Mob Seizes Accused Rapist Near Colquitt
A detailed account describes the capture of Sam Long alias Tom Reese, a 20-year-old alleged rapist from Miller County who fled to Alabama after assaulting Mrs. Reagan in December 1887. He was tracked by Mr. Reagan and Montgomery, seized near Eufaula, Alabama, and turned over to Sheriff Hornsby as a crowd gathered in Colquitt.
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Sam Long
Tom Reese
Colquitt
Chattahoochee River
Miller County
Florida
William Reagan
G. H. Montgomery
Randolph County
Mr. Reagan
Reagan
Montgomery
Alabama
Eufaula
Ala
Hornsby
Miller
Green Shade Camp Meeting urged with cottages and work day
A letter from Attapulgus dated Sept 3 1888 promotes the Green Shade Camp Meeting opening Oct 10 urging building cottages tabernacle and sleeping houses, with lumber 90 cents per hundred feet boards 3 dollars per thousand and a public work day Oct 2 to beautify grounds. The writer invites ministers and expects Dr Hinton and Capt G A Wight to lead religious services and stresses affordable meals and family lodging.
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Messrs Eorrors
Green Shade
Bainbridge
Attapulgus
G. A. Wight
Hinton
J. W. Anyone
Praise for Miss Annie Born at Mar's Hill Academy
The trustees of the academy in the 621st district express high appreciation for teacher Miss Annie Born who conducted the year’s sessions with punctuality zeal and effectiveness. She maintained discipline while earning pupils affection and community respect. Signed Sampson Hagret James Dougar J D Harrens Thomas Mitts trustees.
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Mar’s Hill
Annie Born
Miss Born
Sampson Hagret
James Dougar
J. D. Harrens
Thomas Mitts
Union Sabbath School Celebration Notice
Dear Democrat it was kind to notice our Union Sabbath School but the time is wrong. It is next Sunday the 9th inst. The Rich Powell and Eldorendo schools meet at Eldorendo school house with other schools invited. Col O J Munnerlyn and Judge B B Bower will deliver lectures. Dinner will be served on the grounds. We invite Taz Democrat to attend. S M Brown. Also an ordinance to enforce sanitary regulations passed Sept 4 1876. Mr C A Helton has joined Nussbaum's store team.
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Democrat
W. M. Blount
Bainbridge
Thomasville Times
E. H. Smart
Thomasville Enterprise
Florrie
A J. Munnerlyn
Macon
Minnie Pohlman
Athens
Minnie
Rich
Powell
Eldorendo
O. J. Munnerlyn
B. B. Bower
S. M. Brown
Columbus Exposition Builds to Open October in Georgia
The Columbus Exposition prepares for a major event in the Chattahoochee Valley with elaborate grounds, generous premiums, and extensive displays. Military prize drills, Confederate veterans reunion, tournaments, fireworks, and a Southern fox chase are planned. Railroads offer reduced fares to attract visitors and exhibitors, signaling strong regional cooperation among Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
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Columbus
South
United States
Chattahoochee Valley
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Bainbridge Graded School opens term 1888 89 notice
The Bainbridge Graded School will begin Term 1888 89 on Monday the 10th. Matriculation fees: Grades 1–3 five dollars, Grades 4–8 ten dollars for English studies. Science and the Classics offered as extra fees. By order of the Board of Trustees. E R Peanopy secretary treasurer. Yellow fever spreads in Jacksonville with 338 cases and 37 deaths to date. 43 new cases and 1 death in the last 24 hours. No frost relief anticipated. God pity the stricken city.
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Bainbridge Graded School
Board of Trustees
E. R. Peanopy
Secty & Treased
B. G
Jacksonville
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Ben Biazsell
Attiie M. Binford
Mond
Opuleus
Sam
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Maity
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Rao Stata Boulder
State Senate
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Alabama Midland Railroad
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Democracy In Council
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B. Nussbaum
Lerk
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