The Two Suitors and the Simple Heart
Sadie longs for wealth and a silk dress on her seventeenth birthday. Gilbert Lee woos her with gifts, but Sadie refuses when she realizes her heart lies with Charlie, a poor clerk. Charlie reveals his secret fortune and his love, while Sadie accepts his proposal and a brace let that had been sent to the rich suitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Sadie
Beauty
Kate
Gilbert Lee
Charlie
Frank
Mr. See
Gilbert
Charlies
California
Gilbert Tee
The Appeal Advertisement Rates and Policies
The document outlines publication terms for The Appeal, including payment rules, insertion charges, penalties for late payment, and rates for notices, candidates, and public notices. It notes liberal yearly discounts, deadlines, and that all communications to the proprietor will be attended to.
County Court Directory First Sessions and Monthly Sessions Rules
Quarterly Sessions held on the first Tuesday in April July October and January with civil suits up to 200 dollars. Monthly Sessions on the first Saturday each month for suits over 50 filed twenty days before. Under 50 due fifteen days before. For all process apply to I C Parkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Parkerson
Rm Cuthbert
J. J. Harpes
M.C. Parkerson
Port Gaines Freemason and Lodge Meeting Schedule
Regular notices list meeting times for Knights of Honor Cuthbert Chapter and various Masonic bodies in Port Gaines. Entries name officers like M N McNorry J J Harpes J P Sawrees and show meeting days on Tuesdays Saturdays Fridays and Saturdays monthly with lodge numbers and secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Honor
M. A. McNorry
J. P. Sawrees
The Value of Sunflowers for Health and Feed
Sunflowers purify air by absorbing malarial gases and provide seed as winter feed for poultry and especially horses. A pint of seed daily is claimed to prevent heaves, aid recovery from founder, and improve coat sheen. Gardens near homes attract birds and offer a versatile healthful crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Banner
A Boy's Composition on Parents and Temper
A mixture of moral commentary and juvenile anecdotes on obedience and temper. It cautions that bad temper harms life and work, notes the neglect of practical home training for girls, and relays a boy’s humorous misadventures and defiance toward parental authority.
Uncommunicative Husbands and Silent Partners in Marriage
A column discusses husbands secretive about finances and the impact on wives. It argues trust is essential, noting that some wives learn of suspensions by accident and that true economy requires confidence and openness between spouses. An example from a New York store shows a diverting harsh sign.
Do Your Best A Philosophical Reflection Poem
The poem contrasts the ideal of everyone doing their best with worldly recognition. It argues that merit lies in personal effort, not fame, and that a life well lived is measured by the phrase I did my best, which will satisfy God rather than public praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Smith
Treasury
Geo
Washington
South Sea
Mother
Tom Cutts
Heaven
Earth
Advice on marriage and a jumble of social notes
A physician offers advice praising marriage with plain talk on income honesty and devotion. The piece reflects on marital vows and the social ritual of the wedding. It also references the Freedmen's Bank committee report exposing a swindle and includes assorted anecdotes and moral maxims.
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San Francisco
Lula
Jock LE Gee
County Court Directory
Masonic
Washington Lodge
A. M
A. A. Frewerton
W. M
Port Gaines
Darley Lodge
No. 17
W. A. Graham
W. M. J. L. Tucker
Grahem Council
Giaheenes
W. AS Granam
I. Fielder
Idus L. Fielder H
J. L. Fielder
Cuthbert
Georgia
Pee
Yaptewart
Quitman
Clay Early
Cel
Terrell
Supreme Court of Georgia
U. S District
Circuit
Southern District of Onal
City Post Office
Jas. H. Guerry
Dawson
Odhit
DR. Westmoreland
NTIS
T. Ree
E. Brennon
Fort Gaines
United States District Court
Bhig State
Maylitly
Umarpy
Croesus
Swenshl
House
Freedman’s Bank
District of Columbia
Atreck
Boston
John
Folin
Judas Iscariot
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