Old Pioneer House and the Mystery Colonel of Marthasville
Wallace Putnam Reed recalls a tale from Marthasville when a new large white house with green blinds stirred gossip. A colonel, rumored to have Murrell ties, proves his integrity after a trio of locals escort him to Augusta, earning trust and popularity in the town before moving on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoll
Luther J. Glen
Dg. Pounds
Mr. Mitchell
Atlanta
Plat Shoals Road
Henry County
Mitewell
Mitchell
Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Marthasville
John P. King
New Buggy Tale Ends With Cow Pail Gone Wrong
Everett Jackson shows off a new buggy to his wife as they drive to the pasture. After Everett exits the buggy a hose mishap spooks the horse and a hurried escape ensues. Mrs. Jackson leaps clear leaving a pet pup behind as the buggy collides and sustains damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Jackson
Everett
Mrs. Jackson
Good Ball Tie at Fair Grounds in Afro American Match
The Macon Maroons and Monroe Stars played at the Fair Grounds Titivaday. The Stars led 2 0 through six innings while the Maroons were shut out. After that the Lions winded up 7 to 1 in favor of the Tigers. Spectators were whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Maroons
Monroe Stars
Fair Grounds
Stars
Maroons
Lie
Tigers
Donkey Tragedy and Fox Advice Turns Sour
A hungry donkey falls into a deep hole and, rejected by a passing fox who won't assist, is advised to call the distant elephant for rescue. The donkey, too weak to shout, starves while the fox later mocks the fate of a creature that never advertised. Also a drug store ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for appetite and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samtooo Small
Dealey
Wood & Oimstatta
Chamberlain
Adam and the serpent in religious debate
The article quotes Brother Dickey on Adam and the temptation, noting a preacher disputes the snake story but blames the man. It also cites Washington’s stance on religious liberty from a letter, saying the United States is a government not founded on any single religion. Additional items include a sale notice for native lumber and social visit notes from Monroe City.
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Brother Dickey
Washington
Philadelphia
United States
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Whitehall Street
Weldon Mitchel
Pered
Matthiasville
John A. Murrell
Outaw
Ter
Murrell
Hight
Wallace Putnam Reed
Nh M Wabiteiz
Java
Lion
Dickey
Adam
Atlanta Constitution
Carl F. Smith
Marie Ragland
Monroe City
Laura and
Anna May
Banner
W. T. Youell
Monroe City,mo
The
Democrat Union
ST. Louis
Kansas
Texas
Superior Meals
Quincy Boat Excursion
VIA
M. E
Monroe
Katy
Gr. M. Nichols & Co
Main & Summer Sts
R. Manning Walker
H. B
Muddy
City of Flowers
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