Great Importance to Merchants in Powell's Ball
Important local notices from Cuthbert area. Father Pendegaat to preach on the 12th at 8 PM in Powell's ball, inviting the public. Advertisements urge fire insurance, medicinal tonics, and new gin offerings. Political notes mention Clay county election results, county leaders, Andrew Female College, and upcoming speeches by H. Turner. Medical ad promotes Brown's Iron Bitters and W. B. King as a medical specialist at Carver House with free examinations.
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Pendegaat
Powell
Corflafly
No Cure No Pay Advertisement by Doctor Kixa
An advertising notice for Doctor Kixa offers treatment for womb diseases varicose leg issues and certain cancers with electricity and nitrous oxide gas as needed. It claims the doctor can provide patient references and invites free consultation with no cost.
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Kixa Als
Opening of the Civil War in Charleston Echoes Across Dougherty County
A long letter from Dougherty County dated October 3, 1882 reflects on local conditions and the town of Handulph, then shifts to a dramatic Civil War morning in Charleston. It recalls the firing on Fort Sumter and the start of hostilities, with residents anxious yet resolved, as crowds react with cheers and determination.
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Dougherty County
Capt. Fort
Ute County
Tam Gid
Lee
Decada
Handulph
America
Charleston
Bullivan
Ivan
Lyseelines
For
Gillin
Fort Sumter
Ward High Spelling Bee Promises Local Rivalry and Growth
Ward High School announces a spelling bee inviting delegates from Southwest Georgia on Friday November to compete at the Institute. An elegant gold pen will prize the winner. other noted local improvements include new shops, a photo gallery, and house renovations. The piece notes community growth and a forthcoming wedding cake as topics of interest.
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Ward
Ward High School
South West Ga
Oliverros
WL. Dunn
Aml
The Boundaries of God's Love Sermon Excerpt
An excerpt reflects on divine love beyond mortal sight, comparing the ocean’s vast tides to human life. David Swing meditates that small moments cannot reveal the full government of love, urging contemplation of the mind’s tides and music beyond a single life.
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Atlantic
David Swing
Remarkable 1880 Cure Story From New Broombenp
Henry Knoche reports five years of severe illness cured by a medicine after trying doctors and many remedies. He says four bottles healed him, his skin cleared, and he praises the remedy as a relief from chronic illness. The note appears amid a Northern agricultural estimate about grain and food costs.
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New Broombenp
Fameldan
Henry Knoche
Five Cent Column Notices and Local Advertisements
Notices advertise five cent column insertions and pricing rules. Regional ads mention Gin purchase, cotton ginning, real estate for sale by Dixson, cashmere and merino garments at Gunn’s store, and collection reminders for A W Gillespie debts with a deadline and attorney action looming.
City Registration Notice and Election Suffrage Reminder
Registration notices state all parties must register to vote in the next municipal election. Books close November 1, 1882. Notices mention court house in Shawl and Knit area and list various names and items. Cotton price 15 cents and guano notes due October 16.
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Shorid
Court House
Aard of Thanks and Kindness Shown by Local BeneFactor
A reader praises Dr. G W Brooks for rescues and care given to a bebê after her mother’s death. The niece, about one year old, was treated with kindness and kept safe at his home until she recovered and was reunited with her family. The appeal urges public recognition of such genuine acts.
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Iine
G. W. Brooks
Wil
Local Store Accounts Urgently to be Settled
The notice urges all customers of the New Enterprise Store and related creditors to settle balances at once. It lists Owen Starrs stock as the source for garments and announces a sale at Ditson Brick Store. Executor Gro. McVoxam informs heirs that A S F McBride’s estate debts must be settled within thirty days or be turned over to a lawyer for collection.
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Buc
New Enterprise
Howes & Matuens
Ditson
Gro. McVoxam
A.S. F. McBride
IL. O. Beau
A.S F. McBride
Dixson
W. Th Dixson
O. F. Kiddoo
Ube
GEO
McDonald
W. B. Dixsnuy
Dixson Gin Promises Steady Turnout For Farmers
In a terse rural notice Geo McDoran, administrator, states the Dixson Gin is under thorough repair and ready to gin cotton efficiently. The ad contrasts steam gins with traditional gins, claiming better performance and inviting growers to bring their cotton for prompt service.
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Dixson
Geo
McDoraun
Dixsoo
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Commisison Merchants
Mra. A. L. Mapplina
Robin Thompson
Clay County
Thempunster
Rhage
Parkerson
Yentheanan
SA . Grier
Anil Ry
Sam
Red
the & Cent
Randolph
Barnett
Wright , Bueleon
Brenty
Kur Troumuree
For Senar
Parks
Crityenden
HG. Turner
Vongren
Handolph County
Star Place
Wynd
South End
Evcorea
Andrew Female College
Key
Winima
Spu
Lebl
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Bookham
Tenn
A. Slaugiter's
Broad Street
Buffalo
W. I King Han
Carver House
WLC
Worrill
Owen & Sualy
Wisnes
Cuthbert
Pulicks's
Calleos
Ujewrius
Latvet
Bo Gibson Adil
Miffinery Goode
Wenicrow
Alice
F. Punasms & Co
W. BR. King
Atlanta
Phylos
Sakser
Rapilly
Iteineh
Carryig
Randolph County
Pervicw
Appeal
Kre
West
Tor
AL Gets
Bit
Earth
Beall
Notica
AMI
A. Ws Gillespie
W. J S.anny
Jackob
Gunn
Derx & Perey
Owen & Starr
M.L. Albritton
Georgia
Gall
Kee
St. Julien Motel
Broad Erfec Ruefanla
Ala
Eistate
Wey Court Hotel
Dour
Enll
Bull
Ted Hive
Weai
Parker
DIXIE
ARROW
DELTA
Illinds
Philips Manufactustus
E. Crocket
Ugar Milla
Hussell & Cue
Steana Estes Mrennan & Co
Thresiers
Regines
Aind Bee
WR Allison
Noone
Simps Maleson
D¢ Simpson
Stevens
Porters
al Geons
Alter
Allison & Simpson
J. R. Wooten
N. E. Corner
Palie Square
Brand
Bol. Ridgway
Kh. J. Anthony
Mrs. Ek, Gibson
Dr. L
Mns
Es Munter
R. J. Asmoxy
Hotel
St. Julien
Eupfaula
G. T. Long
Proge
Man
Clary
M. Link
Dester Ia Furniture
Eufaula
Parsker
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