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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Irs
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Bradford
New Gray
Architec
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Fry J. Dudley
Sixth Avenue
Union Depot
Novilly
Henderson Sims
E. H. Sims
Oliver & Bize’s
Riddle House
Fourth Avenue
R. E. J. Gillespie
Evans & Howard’s Drug Store
Broad Street
M.tolp
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Eleventh and Broad
K. P. T. Pendleton
Third Avenue
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R. H. McCutcheon
Lively Drug Store
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Pau Y. Crawford
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Broad
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Estairs Cor
Twelfth St
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Code of Georgia
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15Th St
Richard Howard
Feed and Sale Stables
Hal Bryant
Staples
Piret Avenue
Mark A. Bradford
Broad St
J. B. Lindsay
W. T. Code
Reedy & Harrison's Auction House
G. M. Barlow & Bro
Curren Ashington
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