Death and life sketch of John Austin in Milton and Carroll counties
Letter from Mrs N B and Col George H H Tip kin announces the death of John J Austin at his Milton County home after sixty one years in Georgia. The tribute recounts his early schooling, slave farm labor, marriage to Margaret Norwood, two surviving sons, Methodist faith, and longtime friendship with the Herald. It notes his genial nature, loyalty to friends, and civil service as a Democrat. The piece ends with reflections on aging classmates and a wish for peace.
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Gwinnett Merald
John
Austin
Prron Jerald
N. B
George HH. Tipkins
Noncaross
RD. Welam
John 3
Milton County
Rnd
Herald
G. HL. Workins
Heralland
Pugh’s Creek
Johnnie Austin
Lawrenceville
of Academy
John $. Wilseh
Ammantood
Elam
Welkealbh County
Suir
Aines Austin
Arr
Rvants
Columel
Buyine
Faria
Far
Col. Austin
Milton
Geo. We-Austin
Carrollton
Hopkins
Margaret Norwood
Columbus
Masonic
Hfenry George
England
Scothand
Wales
North American Review
George
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
United States
Sam
Tuelope
Niger
Nile
Bae Tay
Gieorge
Ido
Pennsylvania Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Mir John Butler
Mont Gomers
Aleck the Errand Boy Surprises Editor with Runaway Horse
Meek Mati au Flea, a small African errand boy in a newspaper office, is ordered to fetch any news items on the streets. He spots a runaway horse and, after a brief pursuit, clings to the bridle and rides it back toward the office, then asks where to place the horse while pursuing the damaged buggy.
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Meek Mati
Little Aleek
Rew
Ile
Dhat
Aleck
Blind Horse Clears Obstacle for Four Bets in Tewekesbury
An elderly rider in Tewkesbury astonishes onlookers by steering a blind horse to jump a street hurdle after a wagered boast. The steed leaps four feet high and lands solidly, beating four other horses in the test and netting the owner $20.
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Court Journal
Mark Twal
Tewkesbury
Workers not Looters Wasted Literature and the Law
Excerpt argues that diligent editors reporters and skilled workers are in demand and rarely take holidays, while indicating a surplus of idle, unambitious professionals. It stresses that the fault lies not in work shortages but in mischaracterizations of labor and the value of reliable, sober workers amid evolving industry.
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Ile
Rules for Correspondents From a Drowsy Era
A fractured OCR passage cites editorial guidance urging reporters to state facts plainly and concisely. It emphasizes direct, short sentences, minimal prefaces, and avoiding ornate language while stressing legibility and economy in expression.
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Jes
Peniis
Napoleon
Dan Voorhees asst Tear Compell ar in Wisconsin cases
The article portrays Dan Voorhees as a defense attorney in northern Wisconsin who has secured acquittals for clients accused of killing the destroyers of others homes. It notes his defense of Capt Johnson in Greenville Tennessee and of Frazeltine in Stevens Point, linking jury reactions to his courtroom style.
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Dan Voorhees
Derimerat
Dan
Greenville
Tenn
Dohnson
Maj
Kenry
Frazeltine
Stevens Point
Bunker Morse
Wisconsin
Fair Offer of Exchange and Local Disaster Notes
A humorous exchange about newspaper business and clothing costs contrasts with a Michigan justice court scene where a couple marries and the wife sobs over cooking duties. The piece highlights Gulf coast tidal storms at Sabine Pass and Johnsons Bayou with massive loss of life and property. General commutation of Theiss Boycotters reduces their sentences to 100 days, effectively a pardon.
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Jones
Smith
James
Hoston Courier
Lansines
Michigan
Amy
Vmat
Gulf Coast
Sabine Pass
Johnson's Bayou
Ge. Hill
New York
Theiss
Watermelon Eating Tale From Arms Traveler
A Black man in pain recalls a day of hunger and strange fruit consumption. He says he did not eat to hurt himself, listing multiple small meals including watermelons in tubs, boxes, and at neighbors’ houses, claiming no appetite for dinner afterward. The tale reflects rural life and oral storytelling.
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Tildy
Moore
The Farmers Waterword as a Farm Watchword
The piece extols water management as essential to farmer happiness health and prosperity. It argues persistent weed control and thorough cultivation are needed across farm work to achieve high agricultural excellence and maximize rewards for labor.
How Far Can We See In High Altitude Atmosphere
A historical note surveys sighting distance of distant mountains under varying atmospheres. Reports claim peaks visible from 110 to 244 miles away including Java, Mount Bling, Greenland peaks, Mt Cunigan, the Alps, and the Himalayas, highlighting observer height and air clarity.
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Java
Mount Bling
Greenland
Marseilles
France
Siwiss Alps
Sir J. Heppidley
Willin Jones
Simalayas
Remarkable recovery after Dr King’s New Discovery
Excitement in Paris Tex surrounds J J Corley once near death from consumption. A trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery brought relief, he bought a large bottle and New Life Pills. After two boxes of pills and two bottles of discovery he recovered, gaining thirty six pounds. Free trial bottles offered by famrick & Co.
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Paris
Tex
J. J. Corley
Dr. King
Famrick & Co
Irish tenant pays off lease then stays on rail line land
On land bought by Ili nois Central Railroad a house of an Irishman with a three year lease stood. The company offered $500 to move the cabin, but the man accepted and kept the money. He stayed on the land by Lake Whilkinney, and remains there, pocketing the sum.
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Ilinois
Bradfield Regulator Promotion From Bradfield Register Co
Seen selling Bradfield's Female Regulator for years the best satisfaction. Physicians use it in practice with satisfactory results. R. Tiroatas M.D. Valdosta Georgia. Send for Treatise on Woman mailed free. Bradfield Register Co Atlanta Ga.
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Bradfield
R. Tiroatas
M. D
Valdosta
Bradfield ReGister Co
Atlanta
A Struggle for Principle in a Rainy Mule Trade
A Detroit Free Press report recounts a morning at a cabin where Uncle Billy and a mule trade dominated conversation. After repeated bargaining over trading a mule for $3, the men persistently debate, revealing a debate over principle rather than price, as the narrator notes the outcome and the steadfast stance of Uncle Billy.
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Billy
Chen
Cuele Biltly
Hilly
Detroit Free Press
Pecan Grove Prospect by Mrs W Peek in South
Mrs W Peek announces plans to plant a ten thousand tree pecan grove citing growing demand and profitability across the south and beyond. She argues soil and climate suit pecans, groves mature in six years, yielding ten to fifteen bushels yearly with prices from three to six cents per bushel, urging farmers to plant hundreds of trees and contact Mr Peck for information.
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W. Peek
Georgia
South Carolina
South
Florida
Peck
Elis
Smirtwell
Gia
Trial on Soledad Street theft ends with courtroom humor
A San Antonio darkey faces trial for stealing money from a house on Soledad Street. Attorney John Van Slyck argues the defendant, a poor hunger-driven woman, sought only enough money to buy food. The defendant sobs at the bench as the jury hears the exchange. The excerpt continues with assorted humorous quips from various papers and notes on local events and remarks about cyclone cellars, biscuits, snoring, and Tennessee politics. The text also references Charleston cotton shipments since September and ongoing reports.
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Darkey
Soledad Street
John van Slyck
Rcleased
Duurge Soonan
van Slyck
Texas Siftings
Administrator Sale of Win Stikley Estate in Carroll County
Auction notice for the estate of Win Stikley, Carroll County Georgia. The sale lists district properties including eighty six acres in the Seventh district, east half of lot three, and other parcels in Whitesburg and Carrollton area, with terms a twelve month note and security. Administrator Gilly announces public action under a general order of the Ordinary.
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Carrell
Fan
Carroll Connty
Geobgin
Kavsilay
Aistew. Lare
Salt County
Tais Mumbers Winery
Hme
Dundeenl
Tras
Etna Suitars
Aisa
Ares
Winkie
Uil Tesl
Win St Ikley
Sted
Haresniel
Tilmeresner
Jess
Carrallton
Gat
Carroliton Road
W. Oh Beery
Theo Nasictht Beye
Negwonbk
B. Brown
Beavnied Wells
Tawt
Sypne
Hebig
Tay Ele
Enltie Patel
Ao Wl Welle
Tawn
Whitesburg
Withtib Sbyelling House
Byte Hocttyers
Sievaninil
Putri
Algory
Carrellton
Reap
Cyrvallidy Chay
Depot Street
Feck
Vung
Lot
Lon
Bale Brown
Esea
Phange
Che Low
Pune
Heather
Gilly
Deceastd
Betorrig
Sale
Iwow
Devensen
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Haralson
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