Pike County free liquor bill sparks political ire
Jacob Weatherspout denounces Gardner's proposed free liquor measure as a danger to Pike County society. He warns of crime and misery, urges the county to resist and for Gardner to resign, while recalling local political figures and past debates.
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Community notes and July events in Goggansville area
June 9 report praises the 4th of July singing and crops, urges church discipline and fewer tavern patrons, notes 15 acres of corn by A Littlejohn, watermelons by Frank Willis, and Goggansville’s July 6 visit by J M Johnston. July 12 area singing invites teachers and professors. farm chores amid scarce labor and needed rain continue.
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Community notes mix singing plans and local sorrow
The July issue records a well attended Sacred Harp and All songs gathering with organ and cornet, notes the death of Mrs D G Burk, and honor for Elder W T Godard’s bereaved family. It also lists multiple town dispatches from Thomaston, Norton Concorp, Milner, and Cover Springs with weather, politics, education updates, and local curiosities.
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Prohibition Debate and County Notice From Concono
A letter to the Gazette questions Mr John E Gardner s plan to repeal the prohibition act arguing open sale harms morals more than sly sales and cites court costs and welfare. Goggansville reports showers refresh crops praises Liberty Hill and local hospitality with names of residents and visitors and notes architectural guidance from Atlanta architects Fay and Eichberg.
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