Revivalists to Visit Atlanta and Local News Highlights
The Georgia papers note Moody and Sankey visiting Atlanta in the spring, discuss a wide range of local items from taxes and elections to deaths and curiosities. Notable mentions include Rafe Perry’s death in Blakely, Rev Dr Lovick Pierce’s illness, and a fatal shooting near Rock Mills, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafe Perry
Blakely
Moody and Sankey
Atlanta
Point Press
Meesie
Frank
Hendon
John” Prather
Rock Mills
Ala
Prather
Peat
Jesus
Convention Bill Debate Sparks Political Letter Review
The Dawson Journal publishes a full letter arguing for and against the Convention Bill. It recalls the Senate and House actions, endorses Referendum on Convention, criticizes editorial tone, and notes related national letters and a New York merchant push to repeal the bankrupt law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Journalive Hi Icus
Thiat
New York
Messrs. H. B
State Road Lease Critique Spurs Editorial War
The Atlanta Constitution and other Georgia papers face scrutiny over a state road lease. Editors are accused of selling influence to private ends while Gov. Brown faces questions about payments to unnamed papers. Calls rise for a thorough country press defense and further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Clamor
Augusta Chronicle
Macon Telegraph
Georgia Press
Savannah News
Brown
Bullock- Blodgett
Atlanta
Augusta Chronicle & Sentinel
Columbia Union-Herald
Georgia
South Carolina
Carolina
Disembodied Spirits Do Not Go To Heaven
The article argues Spiritism rests on false doctrines, claiming disembodied spirits do not ascend to heaven or return to earth. It cites biblical passages, notes that David and other prophets did not ascend to heaven, and contends that saints remain in hope of resurrection rather than immediate heavenly life. It concludes with promise to examine resurrection next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
David
Peter
Christ
Hell
Paul
Abel
Strange Meeting at Macon with Mother and Eight Children
A woman with eight children arrived in Macon from Cleveland on an Atlanta train. The oldest child is seven, two cannot walk, and one can barely walk. The family lacks funds and shelter. a local man collected five to six dollars. Officer Grace housed them at City Hall after hotel options failed. The missing father had left Cleveland for Florida and arrived at City Hall shortly before his wife. The piece notes the uncertain future for ten people, then shifts to a commentary praising newspapers for covering a busy year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Atlanta
Ife
Cincinnati
Eliza Wagner
Texas
Houston County
Allen
Ohio
Grant
Booth
Georgia
Savannah
Augusta
Macon
Columbus
Treasury Department
House
Clurc
Senate
Dawson
Graham
Yeomanry
Cleveland
Florida
Cherry
Land of Flowers
Dracon
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Jas
Sawtell
Cuthbert
Joseph
J.b.mcgehee
Talbotton
New Hampshire
Eufaula
W.J. Bray
Bryan James
Hill
Fort Valley
Beecher
Advisory Council
Meriwether
Sparta
Lovick Pierce
Wesleyan Female College
Calico
Thé Express
E. W. Warren
First Baptist Church of
Richmond
Associated Press
Bowen
Moulton
Henry Ward Beecher
The
State Road Lease
Charleston News and Courier
J. McK. Gunn & Clerks
Eall
Doxe
Sree
Duke & Moye’s
Duke's
Speise
Duke & Moye
Duke’s
Duke
J.L. Varner
Liverpool
London
Globe
J. L. Varner
New Drug Store
Southeat Corner Public Square
Febls
J. W. Stanford
Powell
Jntrodu
Macau
D. J. Evans & CO
Etk
Jackson Artillery
Pribe S
Orto
T. S. Urg
Beatle
M. A. McNulty
E. B. McNulty
Richard D. Gay
Ellen Martin
Ferof
W, J. K, Kincey, E
Ridglet Kincep
Kincey & Son
Alabama
Pippin
Broad Street
CEY & Son
McLean
Eugenie
S. Powell
Svativaer
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