Baptists raise funds and mourn in local notes
The community notes Baptist friends raising funds for a new church and praising Miss George Mitchell’s return from a lengthy visit. Reports on the flourishing Connecticut Industrial School for colored students, weather frosts, a death of Mrs. Eugene Raiford near McDonald, and plans of Bir. TOS. Hightfoot returning to town. Concerts at Mitchell Frouse and Pine Woods praised, with artists noted. The party’s late-night return to Bainbridge is mentioned.
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Woods
Citizens Banking and Trust Co to Open in Thomast ville
Citizens Banking and Trust Co opens subscription books at Mesars Reid and Culpepper's as leading townspeople subscribe. The head office plans a $100000 capital with an authorized $300000 and will join five existing banks to strengthen Thomastville's financial sector. The move signals steady growth and commitment to building up the town.
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Thomasville
Citizens Banking and ‘Trust Co
Mesars
Reid and Culpepper’s
and. Trust Co
Newly Elected County Officers Take Oath of Office
County commissioners met yesterday as the newly elected officers submitted bonds and took the oath. Names and bond amounts were listed including W R Wynn tax receiver 12000 and Jn Doss coroner 9000. Other officials were Richard Rosen surveyor 8300 and A R Hurt tax assessor. The next meeting is slated for Thursday with several members absent yesterday.
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Chile
Jn Doss
Alles Ming
Pondamen
Election Officers Named for Next Year in Local Referendum Notes
A list of local officials elected for the coming year is published with roles including Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, Clerk, Sexton, Policeman, Chain Gang Keeper, Guard, Water Works Clerk, and sanitary inspector position postponed to a later date. The text emphasizes the preparation and selection process and references standard duties and appointments.
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D.W. Walker
Gaz
Ward
Eapeeeeter
Water ‘Works
Thompson
Weise
Gall
Patronize Home Industries Says Recorder Editorial
A Georgia newspaper opinion urges readers to support local merchants and builders, buy from home dealers, and have plans drawn by home firms. It argues patronage sustains small towns, recalls hardy forefathers trading locally, and warns against shopping out of town as hard times threaten local economy.
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Georgia
Tax Collector McCann Ends Eight-Year Term
Mr Joseph F McCann closes his eight year tenure as tax collector yesterday. He served with a spotless record and has met every duty to the satisfaction of officials.
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Gantleman
Gevetyous
Thomasville urged as a winter resort by letters and editors
A reader letter praises Thomasville as a potential winter resort, suggesting Chicago Daily Herald promotion and a push for statewide advertising. The write discusses politics, particularly the Palmer Oglesby senatorial contest, and extols LeConte pear groves in Thomas County as a profitable investment.
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Georgiaius
Thomiasville
Illinois
United States
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Dick” Oglesby
T. Fisnen
Bee Acre
Ate
Lavbach
Tani
Thomas County
Texas
Thomas
Liberty
Thomasville
Sheriff Hurst Ends Noted Term in County
A Good Record. Sheriff Hurst's term of office expired yesterday. He presided over a county with notable efficiency and clear public service. The sheriff's leadership is described as one of the best seen in the county.
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Hurst
Ory Pris
Local Families Visit Over Weekend in Bowling Green
Mr Joseph Syer and Mr Hill with two children from Bowling Green Kush arrived Saturday night and stayed at the Gulf. The snippet notes their pleasant weekend visit and arrival details.
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Hill
Wie
Green
Gulf
Democrats Endorsements and Third-Party Bets Stir Debate
The piece reports Democrats debating a bill’s fate, with leaders like Bent Cabortrydge and Aldrich voicing that the measure is dead due to Republican opposition. Senator Sherman predicts future clashes between the old parties, while recalling early Know Nothing era politics and third party impacts on elections.
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Barrett
Bent Vy. Cabortrydge
Senate
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Sfoleotty
Sherman
Vague Forecast of Next Year's Political Battle
A fragment suggests a heated future political contest between Democrats and Republicans. The note hints at rising Democratic optimism as the year ahead unfolds.
Blaine May Secure Republican Nomination Next Year
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes the current outlook that Mr Blaine could win the Republican nomination in the next year if he desires it. The piece weighs the political landscape and Blaine's potential path to the nomination.
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St. “Louis
Globe -Democrat
Blaine
Bel Inane RA 16 The Fair
A fragmentary report mentions laborers and construction chiefs in an event at The Fair. The text references a first structure to be erected and a crowd observing the process, but details are garbled.
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the Fair
Railroads circular sets hours for freight delivery in state
The railroad commission issues Circular 783 listing agents at railroad stations in incorporated towns and cities who must receive and deliver shipments between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM with a one hour noon intermission. The rule does not prevent earlier or later service if desired. Effective February 22, 1898.
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Fife
Free Passes Sought for State Agricultural Show Delegates
Atlanta dispatch reports President J O Waddell of the State Agricultural Society traveled to Savannah to obtain passes for society members to attend the city event next month. Railroad refusals threaten travel, but Morning News notes passes may be issued by the Central lines and S P & W Ry for delegates. burden of journey is cited.
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AL Disspaatch
Atlanta
Agricultural Society
Savannah
Gabbett
Hein
Delerains
Hog and Homing ticket dominates county race talk
Boston Courier notes a political climate where farmers are urged to vote for Hog and Homing, asserting the ticket will secure a large majority regardless of other candidates. The discussion centers on Thomas county’s alignment with the same platform this year.
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Thomas Chounty
Fragmentary Georgia and national note randoms from Augusta paper
Disjointed snippets from the Augusta area and national columns reference Brigham Young, Brunswick, Pendleton, Temple Graves, Governor Northen, Ingalls, the third party, Kansas Senate race, Savannah military encampment, Hearst’s illness, billiards jokes, Pine Ridge trophies, Mr Windom successor rumors, a great Atlanta banquet, and a West Florida railroad proposal with Thomasville.
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