Death of Mrs P S Wilson Near County Line Whitespace
Mrs P S Wilson died at her home near County Line after a months long stomach cancer illness. She was a Methodist and held in high esteem. Burial was at Paul Church four miles from Whitesburg. Rev N E McBreyer preached two sermons. The town saw new brick stores under way by Dr G W Burnett with Wager as contractor. Several locals traveled, hosted events, and the community prepared for the Fourth of July with speakers, singing led by Prof Ro Malling, a basball game Whitesburg versus Newnan, and a churchgoing crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.S. Wilson
County Line
Methodist Church
Charel
G. W. Burnett
Eugenia Watling
Asheville
N. D
Woman's Christian Association
E. L. Jones
Carrollton
Mise Clyde Almon
Pla. Boykin
Nant Point
County Institute
Mattie Copeland
Villa Rion
David McBreyor
Birmingham
N. BE. McBreyer
Kelley
Central Railroad
Chattanooga
V. D. Whatley
Whitesburg
Lineville
Ala
Whiatley
Hutcheson College
Madras
Sargent
Ite
Henry Stevens
John B. Cox
Madras Whitesburg
OQ Ro Malling
Newnan
Standing Rock church notes and school board actions
Standing Rock report covers W B Beckham preaching his first sermon to a grateful congregation last Sunday. The school board unanimously elects Prof L P Neil as teacher for the next year. school opens July second with full attendance sought. An assistant teacher remains to be chosen from local applicants. W A Addy bitten by a snake while feeding stock, recovering well. Mrs Jimmie Putnam ill with chills and fever. G W Wilson reports cotton blooms first in the area. Mrs E O Freeman and Mrs Sallie Entrekin listed as ill or feeble this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Beckham
L. P. Neil
Tancher
W. A. Addy
Jimmie Putnam
G. W. Wilson
Eon. Freeman
Sallie Entrekin
Krakatoa’s tremor recalled by ship voyage tale
A passenger aboard a Colombo to Albany steamer during the Krakatoa eruption period recounts a midnight alarm breaking into a floating lava and slime encounter. The ship drifted through scum near mid ocean, painting the hulls with scorch and slime as it neared clear water. The Red Howling Monkey: a vivid description of the tropical American species Mycetes seniculus, its eerie cries, physical form, and prehensile tail with a noted hyoid bone expansion.
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Krakatoa
Sunda Strait
Colombo
Albany
King George's Sound
Mycetes Seniculus
Tropical America
Waterton
South America
Westminster Gazette
One Way to Get a Cox
An old secret service man recounts a tale of deception and reform. A reformed con man, now in a respected community role, uses a newspaper reward ad to trap a rival, ultimately claiming ownership of a handsome English bulldog bought for five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Secret Service
Imagination and Judgment Quip by Madison University President
A historic anecdote recalls Dr. Eaton, longtime president of Madison University, cherished by students. On commencement day a valedictorian asks for feedback. Eaton replies that Edward would improve his speeches by plucking feathers from imagination and sticking them in the tail of judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Madison University
Edward
Talleyrand and the Thirteen Oathes Generous Cardinal
Talleyrand took thirteen oaths of fidelity starting with Clement XIII and ending with Louis Philippe in 1830. The article notes Cardinal Bonaparte, a grandson of Lucien Bonaparte, as a charitable man famed for giving what little he had. A servant recalls his mercy during illness and a humorous remark about his early life and missed career as a carpenter or congressman. A South Indian cook’s character sketch ends the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talleyrand
Clement XIII
Clement XIV
Autun
Louis XVI
Bonaparte
Napoleon Emperor
Louis Xviiil
Louis XVIII
Charles X
Louis Philippe
Cardinal Bonaparte
Lucien Bonaparte
Atlanta Constitution
Coincidence in Quotes Sparks Quick Family Banter
A playful household exchange surrounds college talk and classic lines. Farmer Corntessel notes the irony of quotations starting with rah rah while Mrs. Jones reflects on thoughtful speech. The moment captures domestic wit and shared humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Corntessel
Louisville Courier-Journal
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TJ. Jones
Jacksonville
Fla
Tom
Snccoms
Florida
South Georgia
Rev
WO A Parks
Milledgeville
W.M. Parks
Georgina Normal and Industrial College
Pearl McBroyer
Calhoun
Standing Rock
Mrs
Lela Adams
Tetley’s
India
Ceylon
Abdul
Mrs. Jones
John
Mr. Jones
Maria
Orrai Powell
A. E. Brod
Nottingham
Creenville Street
A. E.brod
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