Orphans Homes Shaped by Care and Courageed Staff
One of Georgia's famed governors was raised in an Orphan's Home and noble mothers and teachers guide boys to useful lives. The Decatur Orphan's Home reports 35 destitute children seeking admission in six weeks, with thankful adopters like Nellie and Grover praised by trustees and lawyers alike.
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Georgia
Bill Arp
Bethesda
Savannah
George Wihittfield
Decatur Ga
Nellie
Grover
Editor-Legislature Jokes Highlight Georgia Humor
A provincial humor piece critiques editors and lawmakers, noting the endless jokes about editors and legislators. The Calhoun Times reprints a Georgia lawmaker sketch where a farther asks locals about Georgia facts and gets only Dunno, reflecting outsider impressions of the state.
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Calhoun Times
Georgia
Atlanta
Whitehall Street
Alabama Street
Woman found dead at Solomon Street Griffin
The Griffin News reports Mrs. Melvina Couch, about seventy two, was discovered dead in her Solomon Street residence by W. K. Howard. Coroner Williams and a jury ruled death from natural causes after witnesses described a possible coughing spell and days of illness. Mrs. Couch lived alone since her husband’s death, had one son, and was a longtime Griffin resident.
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Melvina Couch
Solomon Street
W. K. Howard
J. Q. Boynton
T. E. Drewry
NB. Drewry
Methodist Church
Griffin News
An Angel of Mercy and a Moonlit Misadventure
An advertisement extols Salvation Oil as a miraculous rheumatism cure with a testimonial from James N. Bryant. The piece warns buyers to insist on Salvation Oil at 25 cents and cautions against substitutes. A separate item recounts Miss Myrtle Gumm in Westernport Md chasing a man with a revolver and a buggy whip after she discovered infidelity, ending with a tongue in cheek remark about tying him to the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Bryant
Myrtle Gumm
Westernport
How to Cure a Severe Cold
A reader recounts recovery from a severe cold after using Cham berlain s Cough Remedy. The writer notes rapid improvement and a lasting cure, praising the medicine and recommending its use. The ad copy also mentions available 25 and 50 cent sizes from W L Carmichael and ends with a note on milk quality.
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Chamberlain
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Maryland
W. L Carmichael
Cure for Consumption Offered by Doctor Slocum
A doctor from New York offers his remedy for consumption and lung diseases, claiming it cures many cases. He will send three bottles free to any reader who provides an address and stamps, requesting mention of the paper in correspondence.
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T.a.slocum
M.C
Epitor Arcus
J. A. Slocum
M. D
Pine Street
New York
Town Gossiper Described As Destructive and Hypocritical
A harsh critique denounces the local town gossiper as a contaminator of virtue. The writer claims they feast on scandal, spread filth, and blight public morality, even accusing some church members of hypocrisy and urging repentance. The piece warns of dire moral consequences for those who persist.
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Gabriel
Hades
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Promises Health
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for purifying blood strengthening digestion and boosting vigor. Hood's Pills claim relief from nausea headaches indigestion and biliousness. A Stewart county preacher quips he converted 70 convicts the first night of a protracted meeting.
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Hood
Stewart County
Castoria and Chaity Drive Nation to Prosperity
The editorial touts business as the nation’s charity, urging industry to create jobs and abundance. It links commerce to social welfare, imagining wind, water, steam, and labor powering progress and reducing want. It ends urging readers to advertise in The Argus.
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Orphian
Discharge proceedings for T. J Carson estate in Butts County
Georgia Butts County notices show administrator T. J Carson seeking discharge and letters of dismission on the first Monday in April 1897. Guardian L. Watson requests letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1897. Appraisers report set twelve months support for Sarah K R Collins widow and minors, to be reviewed on the first Monday in February 1897.
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Georgia Butts County
T. J Carson
Thos J. Carson
Thos. J Carson
Jas. F. Carmi
Chafl
Watson
C. O. Newton
Jackson
Jas. F.carmichael
Georgia
Butts County
Reali
Sarah KR. Collins
Jack Collins
Jas. F. Carmichael
February Sheriff Sales in Butts County Georgia
Auction notices list several properties to be sold at the courthouse door in Jackson Butts County on the first Tuesday in February 1897. Included are 72 acre Stewart Lee lot in land lot nine in original Henry now Butts County. a house and lot in Jackson. and additional parcels amounting to 38 acres and other surrounding lands. Sold to satisfy mortgage executions from the Butts County Superior Court with notices of tenant possession.
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Georgia
Jackson
Stewart Lee
Henry
Butts County
Georgian
Henry James
W. F. Cargill
Wm. M. Roberts
Superior Court of
Equitable Mortgage Company
Ane A. J. Roberts
Levy
J. OU. Beauchamp
Andeorgla
Towf
Frank Walls
M. W. McKibben
Resden
W.m.scott
S W. Ball
Superior Court
H. Failmore
J. W. Halloway
W. Ball
J.G. Beaucramp
B.C
George Heath
W. Nolen
J. N. Minter
M. RK. Smith
F. M. Maddox
M.R. Smith
J.C. Beauchamp
Georgia Business College places dozens in work nationwide
The Georgia Business College of Macon through its Employment Bureau reports eight placements last week and four more in several states. It offers registered applicants a position guarantee or money back, plus half-price business courses with a guaranteed job. The facility emphasizes its modern banks and offices for student drill and attracts students from across America and abroad. Interested parties are urged to write to President Georgia Business College, Macon, Georgia. The Arcus and the Sunny South yearly offer also promoted.
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Georgia Business College
Macon
Buerau
Ous
Comercial Bank
Georgia
America
Georga Business College
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ARGUS
Georgia—Butts County
Gwaokgla
Ais County
Toal
J.R. Carmichael
J. A. McMichael
H. H. Thompson
Jad F Carmichael
Odinary
Arcus
F.c
Marc
Reemy
Atlanta, GA
Jackson Argus
Tis ‘Weakly Constitution
United States
Constitution
Vailiwick
Farm and Farmers’ Department
Woman's Department
Children’s Departnent
Giese Ds Parunea
Jackson, GA
J.J. Thornton & CO
Mitchell
J. J. Thornton & CO
Jackson, Georgia
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