Early Days of Steam Packets and Mail Service
A compact history notes steamers replacing wooden sea paddles in the 1850s and the evolving use of the term packet. It explains steam mail packets disrupted weather and wind dependence, improving Irish Channel and continental routes after 1821 with Royal Sovereign and Meteor, and cites a Cleveland Plain Dealer definition of packet as a fast mail ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George Steam Packet Company
City of Dublin Steam Packet Company
Irish Channel
Holyhead
Dublin
Royal Sovereign
Great Britain
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Origin Of Mayas Uncertain In The Ancient World
Archaeologists debate Mayas origins with theories proposing south to north migration into Yucatan. Some compare Maya hieroglyphs and carvings to Assyria and Egypt, while others suggest Maya culture influenced ancient Egypt or recast Atlantis legends. Theories span migration, cultural diffusion, and sunken continent myths.
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Yucatan
Assyria
Egypt
Central America
Columbus
Africa
Atlantis
Plato
Atlantic Ocean
Nash
Moor's Chapel News Socials and Church Guests
Rev Crenshaw and wife filled his regular appointment on Sunday. Mr and Mrs S McCrary were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs D H Averett. Crenshaw and Mrs Crenshaw were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter McGinty. Ernest Anthony lent his wagon body to transport youths to church and Miss Bernice Anthony joined them after services. Miss Mary Montgomery and Miss Lucy Montgomery were guests of Mrs Walter McGinty. Martha Turner shopped in Junction City. Mr and Mrs Brooks Montgomery visited the McGintys at Mauk.
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Crenshaw
Mrs. S. McCrary
Mrs D H Averett
Mrs. Crenshaw
Mrs
Walter McGinty
Ernest Anthony
Bernice Anthony
Mary
Lucy Montgomery
Mrs. Brooks Montgomery
Mauk
Beulah Items Celebration Marked Mr W R Lawhorn Birthday
The Beulah column notes a Sunday June 10 gathering for W R Lawhorns 41st birthday with friends visiting and merriment. Martha Williamson visited Little Sarah Lawhorn while Marvin Hill stayed with J M Hill for a dinner. Services at Beulah occur every third Sunday and the preceding Saturday. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Williamson
Sarah Lawhorn
Beulah
Card of Appreciation From England Family
Card of Appreciation from D. A. England and sister thanking friends for sympathy and kindness during a recent bereavement.
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D. A
England
Accidental Discovery Solves Wooden Block Waterproofing
An accidental spill in the forest products laboratory of the Department of Agriculture yielded a bronze liquid that dried quickly and protected wooden blocks used for mounting electrotypes. The solution, described as a glassy bronze containing aluminum, emerged as a method for waterproofing blocks indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineering Foundation
Forest Products Laboratory
Department of Agriculture
Norwich News Reports Local Death and Social News
A local resident died after a machinery accident in which he was wounded and died hours later. The funeral, led by Rev. Pilchar at Heys cemetery, drew many friends. Ozella Whitley returned from a visit with her sister near Garden Valley. Mary Gill and Perry Watson of Charing married at Rev. Lumpkin’s home. Various relatives and friends noted visits and sermons in Pine Level and surrounding areas.
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An Heys
Hart
Pilchar
H. L. Lumpkin
Mary Gill
Perry “Watson
Charing
Wesley News Highlights Community Get Togethers
Sunshine returns to Wesl ey area as residents report mild days. Miss Annie B Jinks stayed with Miss Emily Royal and local attenders joined preaching at Horeb. Mrs J C Price of Macon visited her mother Mrs J H Adams and family last week. Bernard Sealy of Macon spent weekend with Mr and Mrs A H Sealy. Miss Jessie Heath begins Summer School in Milledgeville after visiting Mrs J C Price. Mrs Marvin Brewer and children spent weekend with husband, warden at county convict camp. Masters Bently and Guy Adams visit sister Mrs J C Price. W E Neisler and children spend Sunday with parents J A Hetah. Christine Vann visits Miss Mary Adams. Willing Workers class enjoyed a Friday night social at Baker Baldwin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Heath
Milledgeville
Georgia State College For Women
Miss Heath
J. C. Price
Macon
Marvin Brewer
Willing
Mrs. Baker Baldwin
Local notes reveal visits and homecomings in Central News
Mrs E T Haywood returns home after caring for her mother Mrs M Gholson. Nellie Peterman guests of Frances and Leola Foy. Mrs J J Eason and son Johnnie of Atlanta visit Miss Mary Lizzie An. Ralph Peterman visits his mother Mrs J F Peterman. Bessie Jarrell returns after weeks with grandmother Mrs M T Gaultney. Nina Peterman visits Miss Agnes Haywood. Rev M T Gaultney returns from Macon.
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Nellie Peterman
Frances
Leola Foy
J. J. Eason
Johnnie
Atlanta
Mary Lizzie Anthony
Bessie Jarrell
Foster Child of United States Honored by Congress
The Detroit News recalls Col Hugh Mercer Jr son of General Hugh Mercer Revolutionary era hero. Congress resolved April 3 1777 to erect a monument to the father and educate the boy at US expense. The monument was never built but promises to the living were kept. The infant was five months old when Johnston fell at Princeton.
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United States
Hugh Mercer
American Republic
Continental Congress
Detroit News
Princeton
Reynolds District School Trustees Election Notice
An election will be held in Reynolds School District on Saturday July 21 1923 to fill a vacancy on the board caused by the expiration of Hon F A Ricks term. Notice dated June 6 1923 signed by W T Rustin Superintendent.
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Reynolds
F. A. Ricks
W. T. Rustin
Something Like Royal Garb in Siam King’s Robes Worth Millions
A historic report notes that when the king of Siam is arrayed in full royal robes and state decorations, their combined value runs to about one million dollars. The description underscores the grandeur and expense of royal attire in the Siamese court.
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Siam
Ghoses Not Scary Says Uncle Eben
In a folksy quip, Uncle Eben says ghosts are harmless and do not steal, arguing there is no reason to fear them even if they are real. The line captures rustic humor about fear of spirits and everyday courage.
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Uncle Eben
Daviston Notes Quiet Community Life and Funeral
Daviston residents report visits and hosting relatives from Howard Manchester and Ypsilanti. A large crowd attended Aunt Jane England's funeral in Daviston on June 7 led by Rev. W E Hightower. Fannie Parker and Frances Willis spent time with Macon and Horeb services were held with Rev J H Hildreth delivering sermons.
Howard Happenings Share Weekend Visits Across Towns
Mr Lewis Hill spent the weekend with home folks. Miss Mary Hildreth returned home from South Carolina Friday. Mrs Leonard King of Macon visited her mother Mrs Homer Martin for a few days. Fred Vanlandingham home from Emory for vacation. Jewell Hamilton spent several days with Willis Jinks near Butler. Mr and Mrs H F Willis and their little son from Columbus visited C Willis family. Lilla Parks was guest of Missie Marie and Ruth Hickman Sunday. W E Hightower visiting in Hamilton this week. Felix Pierce of Panhandle visited friends here Sunday. F L Fuller returned to Hogansville after visiting daughter Mrs Lorenza Purvis. Iva Jinks weekend guest of Jewell Hamilton. R L Brown and Joe Brown visited Florida relatives last week. Hugh Culverhouse and family were Sunday guests of Beulah Pickard. J A Buckner and family attended Horeb services and visited the Parker home. Annie England of Daviston spent last week with Mattie England.
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J. A. Buckner
Howard
J. T. Parker
Jane England
Daviston
W.E. Hightower
Fannie Parker
Macon
Henry Edwards
Thomaston
Ouida_Averett
Death of Miss Jane England at 103 in June
Mrs Jane England died at 103 on Wednesday June 6 at the home of Miss Mattie and Mr D A England. She was well known with many friends who regret her passing. The article notes her voice is stilled and peace rests, following a period of feeble health.
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Jane’ England
Mattie
D. A. England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steamshits
Ira Chambers
Butler
Barrow Bros
Reynolds, Ga
Edwards Brothers
Taylor County Bank
Butler, Georgia
W. W. Edwards
E. A. Goddard Rey Noeds
California
J. F. Posey, Butler
M. Montgomery Reynolds
Moor’s Chapel News
Martha Turner
Junction City
W. R. Lawhorn
Mr. Marvin Hill
J. M. Hill
Norwich Newss
Ozella’ Whitley
W. L. Bussey
Garden Valley
Rev. Pilchar
Pine Level
Mr. J. B. Lumpkin
W. T. Bussey
Wesley News
Annie B. Jinks
Emily Royal
Horeb
Jim Bazemore
Hickson
W. A. Spinks
J. H. Adams
Bernard Sealy
A. H. Sealy
Masters Bently and
Guy Adams
W. E. Neisler
J. ‘A. Hetah
Christine Vann
Mary Adams
Central News
E. T. Haywood
Ralph Peterman
J. F. Peterman
Nina Peterman
Agnes Haywood
L. P. Parker
M. M. Smith
Manchester
Ella Walker
Ypsalanti
Miss. Quentine Slaughter
Ms. C. C. Brown
Pearl
Mary ‘Adams
W. H. Willis
Alice Parker
Frances Willis
Mary Hildreth
H. L. Bickley
J. H. Hildreth
Lewis Hill
South Carolina
Leonard King
Homer Martin
Fred Vanlandingham
Emory
Jewell Hamilton
Willis Jinks
H. F. Willis
Little Son of
Mr. C. Willis
Lilla Parks
Missie Marie
Ruth Hickman
W. E. Hightower
Hamilton
Mr. Felix Pierce
Panhandle
F.L. Fuller
Hogansville
Lorenza Purvis
Iva Jinks
R. L. Brown
Joe Brown
Florida
Hugh Culverhouse
Beulah Pickard
Annie England
Mattie England
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