Death of Judge Sampson W Harris in Georgia
Revered Georgia judge Sampson W Harris is remembered in a tribute by H H R, recounting his 20 years on the Coweta circuit bench, Civil War service as a Sixth Georgia officer, and lifelong mercy on the bench. The piece notes his humility, wisdom, and steadfast faith, ending with a reflection on his enduring legacy. The Meriwether Vindicator is cited as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson W. Harris
Coweta
Harris
Thomas A. Atkinson
Mia
Judge Harris
Tie
University of Georgia
Leutenant
Georgia
Colquitt
Southland
Ocean Pond
Bentonville
Terrell
H. H.R
Hon
H. H. Revill
Pleasant Hill Community Notes Show Quiet Weather and Visits
Pleasant Hill reports cool season weather and Sunday sermons by Rev. Jim Williams. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Long and Mr. H. G. Jennings, are mentioned with visits and illness. A local tale from The Progressive Farmer discusses the cost of crude water pumping contrasted with home water systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Williams
Saturdas
Pleasant Hill
H. G. Jennings
Boss Long
Jatters
W. T. Long
JW. Braswell
Ed Turner
Mr. Borders
Near Banning
G. W. Gray
Victory Sunday Singing Draws Salem Youths
A large group of Salem youths attended the singing on Victory Sunday afternoon. Mr. W. B. Nixon and family visited at Asapville Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Annabel Yates visited Miss Mattie Dial Sunday. Rev D F Stamps left Sunday for a two week visit in Coweta. Miss Sallie Nixon was the guest of the Misses Yates Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Carroll of Bowdon spent Sunday with W A Nixon. Mr A D Tyson and wife visited his father. Spent Sunday at Pleasant View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooper
Estell Springer
Otis Gray
Gray
Charley Douglas
H. G. Jennings
Willie Parker
Nira
Joe Parker
J. H. Cooper
Mary Turner
Davis
Carrollton
Victory
W. B. Nixon
Asapville
Annabel Yates
Mattie Dial
D. F. Stamps
Coweta
Mrs. Carroll
Bowdon
W. A. Nixon
A. D. Tyson
Andrew
Tom Scott
Pleasant View
Shady Grove Community News Hears Local Happenings
The entry notes farmers stopping cotton, a sore throat ill of Dave West, and visits among neighbors. Mrs. Susan Hamrick from Center Point visited her mother Mrs. J T Morgan. Jim Brice’s milk cow broke its hind leg. Owen McCammon and family visited J Morgan’s. Wheat is cut with a poor yield reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave West
Susan Hamrick
Near Center Point
J. T. Morgan
Jim Brice
Alzena Jordan
Without an Enemy in Local News Murmurs Rise
The piece argues dearth of local news fuels gossip and urges readers to reflect on their own misdeeds instead of blaming editors. It warns gossip spurs ostracism and suggests newspapers deserve credit for what they withhold, citing Nanun News.
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Newnan News
No Such Thing As Luck and The Future’s Plain Logic
The piece argues there is no luck or magic guiding fate. Outcomes arise from present actions and habits. It urges personal change to alter fortunes, noting errors stem from vaccination, indecision, or indolence and that today’s sowing determines tomorrow’s harvest.
Bankston Emerges as Georgia Railroad Commissioner Contender
Endorsed across Georgia by business leaders farmers and clergy W Trox Bankston West Point announces his bid to succeed Judge George Hilyer for Railroad Commissioner He cites decades of Democrat service and broad support from all sections of the state while pledging fair taxation and fair treatment of railroads.
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Rabun Gap
W.trox Bankston
West Point
Grand Old State
Geoxgla
Bankston
Sterling Democrat
Atlanta Constitution
Trox Bankston
Weal Point News
State Railroad Commission
Georgia
South Georgian
George Hilyer
Corporatons
Trists
Palley
Ceorgia
Hans Fale
Dr Shelfer Eyewear Offers Free Exams in Georgia Notice
A collection of customer testimonials praises Dr Shelfer’s eye glasses and service. Letters from residents in Bulloch Bulloch County Quitman Nashville Carrollton and more state satisfaction with fittings corrective quality and two year free adjustments. The ad urges free examinations and the chance to compare prices while highlighting home visits and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shelfer
Electric loaner irons and lamp sale at Carrollton
Carrollton Electric Company offers 30 day loan of irons and sells lamps including 100 watt, 40 and 56 inch sizes. Recommends replacing Carbon lamps with Gem for better light and lower operating cost. Located on the first floor of the Telephone building. Also offers a $50 Draughon scholarship for bookkeeping or shorthand and typing at Draughon’s Practical Business College Atlanta. Apply to Paul F. Brown, Free Press Office.
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Carrollton Electric Company
Mazda
Draughon’s
Practical Business College
Atlanta
Paul F. Brown
Free Press Offic
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Sampson W. Harts
North Carolina
Free Press
Post Office Department
Johnson Drug CQ
Salem
Shady Grove
J.T. Morgan
Robinson
Owen McCammon
Mr. J. Morgan
Wlsd
Mr. Sheney
Scott
JAM
Towne
Moomfeld
Tybee Lights
Empire State
Georgia Railroad
Trox Lankston
F. Brown
Chrollton, Ga
S. L. Moore
Bulloch County, Ga
L. &. Cruch
Quitman, Ga
J. W. E. Powell
First National Bank
Nashville, Ga
W. E. Harris
J. T. Endy
Carrollton, Ga
Luke
Herzien County, Ga
H. M. Marchman
Cerrollion
Dr. Shelter
W.G. Avera
C. Berrin County
Shelter
Singigion Walker
Dy Lovett
Berrien County
J. A. F. Broom
Margaret B. Oliff
Register, Ga
E. A. Shelfer
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