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Columbus Enquirer Sun

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1888

Page

2

Better Schools Needed Prompts Georgia Education Reform Debate

The Macon Telegraph urges rapid improvement of Georgia public schools with stronger funding and statewide action. It condemns meager state support, notes few counties have good free schools, and calls on Legislature to address decades of underfunding and stagnation to preserve the state’s standing.

Macon Telegraph Georgia Telegraph Union of States G. Y. ‘Igner Muscogee

Palmer withdrawal sparks Democratic exodus from volunteer army

The text notes General John M. Palmer of Illinois withdrawing from the Grand Army of the Republic as timely and proper, urging veterans to desert radical politicians and restore honor. It cites The St. Louis Republic on possible Democratic gains without G A R influence and predicts service pensions for veterans. It also covers the Georgia governor salary debate and praises the Buena Vista Patriot editor, while praising Georgia’s Exposition ladies’ crafts.

John M. Palmer Ilinois Grand Army of the Republic Palmer The Republic Union West Northwest Buena Vista Georgia

Opening of Third National Bank of Columbus

The opening of the Third National Bank of Columbus marks a significant step forward for the city as rival banks fall short of trade demands. The newly organized bank, led by stockholders with a forward view, is expected to boost local business and bring profits to its backers. The piece also notes Georgia livestock expansion, a Siberian railroad proposal, and various political and social notes from the era, including figures like President-elect Harrison and editorials on public affairs.

Third National Bank of Columbus Columbus Third National Queen City the Chattahoochee Mobile Register Columbus (Ga Georgia

Ancient quips and court notices flash in a busy issue

The page blends humor from Puck and The Idea with Supreme Court proceedings in Georgia cases. Notable items include exchanges with Briggs Grimby and Uncle Cicero, brief remarks from the Oldest Inhabitant, a Jonsonian boarding-house tease, plus reports of a mail robbery by J. H. Snowden, a deputy postmaster, in Centre Bridge. Also noted is a gin and canning house fire in Goldsboro Maryland with a $16,000 loss.

Fiske South Carolina Congressman Mills Texas James Fogg Manchester Cleveland W. H. Barnum California Congressman Robertson Louisiana South Francis Murphy Murphy Sam Arriton Puck Jones Briggs Spirit Land Grimby Kent Cicero New York Bill Judd Supreme Court Smith Jackson W. I. Pike C. H. Brand Harrison & Peeples Bagley Et al Kennedy Hjedmeat Gwinnett S. J. Winn T. M. Peeples Hart Et al Johnson Glasock Reese & Little Harrison & Sgrr Thomas E. Watson Hart Glascock Jas. Whitehead J. H. Lumpkin W. D. Tutt Davis Et al Brownlee Peavy Georgia Railroad and Banking Company Warren Battle Cross J. W. Hixon J. B. Cuming W. M M. P. Reese James Whitehead Askew Et al Carr Equity Hancock James A. Harley

Discharge Sought for Georgia Estate Executor

Asa B. Lynch executor of Peter Edwards deceased petitions the court to discharge and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1889. He urges full adminisration of the estate and cites the appearance of heirs and creditors to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Witness dated November 3, 1888. F. M. Brooks Ordinary.

Georgia Muscogee County Asa B. Lynch Peter Edwards F. M. Brooks Feorgia Muscogee Susan Lunsford John Lunsford Evrgia James M. Webster Charles M. Webster Wwinary J Susan Lunsford Groksh Samuel B. Hatcher Elizabeth A. Porter de Ce Lannea Sach M. Brooks

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