Interesting Soldier Letter From Cannie Darley in 1920
Private Cannie Darley writes to his mother from Fort Mills in November 1920 about scarce mail, missing letters, and a Siberia battle he describes. He recalls lying in freezing ground as Russians fired, with the Brooklyn battleship firing warning shots, and notes his unit was not credited due to leadership. He promises a paper story and a Christmas gift.
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Sin
Siberia
P. I
Co. L 31St Inf
Co. L
Brooklyn
Will
Route Two Happenings and Local Visits
Mrs YT Be Tippettaide and T Galbreath with Pearle spent Saturday with Mrs S J Booth. Mrs Hamp Cowart is ill this week. Mr and Mrs H H Galbreath visited the Booths Sunday. J T Galbreath visited Vidalia Saturday. W H Galbreath and T H Tippett hosted Mrs R L O Neal Monday. Several neighbors visited family members this weekend including the McGill and Booth households. Papa's Pet.
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Tippettaide
T. Galbreath
Little Pearle
Galbreath
S. J. Booth
Vidalia
W. H. Galbreath
T. H. Tippett
R. L. O’neal
J. E. Boyd
G. A. Booth
Vernie
McKay
R. L. McGill
G. W. Galbreath
Rowland Graham Marriage Surprises Local Friends
A surprise wedding united Miss Willie Graham and Mr. J. H. Rowland of Wrightsville at the bride’s parents home. Rev. N. T. Pafford officiated with only family and close friends present. Mrs. Rowland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Graham, is well known and has taught in county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Graham
J. H. Rowland
Wrightsville
N. T. Pafford
McRae Methodist Church
Rowland
W. E. Graham
Notable Johnson County wedding ties Rowland to Wrightsville
The report notes a prominent Wrightsville resident, Mr. Rowland, tied in marriage with strong local ties. After the ceremony the couple will reside in Wrightsville. Mrs Rowland is sister to Mrs John T Ragan of this city who attended the wedding.
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Rowland
Johnson County
Wrightsville
Telfair Enterprise
John T. Ragan
Shifrin Admits Bankruptcy in Involuntary Case
In the United States Court Louis Shifrin admitted he is bankrupt and consented to adjudication. His schedule lists liabilities of 28048.74 and assets of 17775.09 with a 1600 homestead exemption. Proceedings were started by Dannenberg Company Macon Woolen Mills and Epstein & Bro Co. Attorney W J De Loach of Vidalia filed the answer.
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United States
Louis Shifrin
Shifrin
Dannenberg Company
Macon Woolen Mills
Epstein & Bro. Co
W. J. De‘Loach
Vidalia
The hic coughing disease in Europe and America
A new flu like illness has appeared in Europe causing violent hiccoughs. Reported as a potential distraction to public gatherings, it raises questions about further strange diseases in the last days and their effect on society and entertainment venues.
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Europe
Paris
Thompson Jones Christmas Wedding at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Lizzie Thompson and Mr Will Ed Jones of So Per ton were married in a Christmas ceremony performed by Rev W M Blitch at the Methodist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Thompson
Will Ed Jones
Soperton
W. M. Blitch
Ants as a Model of Industry and Government
A historical observer extols Florida ants as a model of efficiency detailing their organized society. The account describes vast ant populations, scavenging, nest rebuilding, food storage, medical care, and constant labor as a flawless system guiding human industry.
B Y P U Program Notes and Leaders
Sunday program by Group Two features song prayer and quiz led by Quizz Leader with the first Psalm as preface. Speakers include Olin Bland H A Threlkeld Elizabeth Price Yates Johnson Lucile Courson and J W Gunter leads the group.
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Quizz
Olin Bland
H. A. Threlkeld
Elizabeth Price
Yates Johnson
Lucile Courson
J. W. Gunter
Half Million Dollars Goes to School Authorities
The state treasury last week drew checks totaling $480,000 to county boards of education, about 10 percent of the 1920 school appropriation. Interest on the public debt, $117,083.75, will be due and payable Saturday. Funds for that and the $100,000 annual fund are set aside. A $2,480,000 payment on discounted warrants due February 1 is not yet arranged.
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Atlanta
Boards of Education
A Few Doses of 666 Break a Cold
Brief note claims limited use of a so called 666 remedy to cure a cold. The fragment hints at early medical or folk remedy practice. No verifiable evidence or sources are provided.
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Boston
Markell
Pvt
Cannie Darley
Fort Mills, P. I
Cannie
M. B
Fort Mills
Rowland-Graham
Thompson-Jones
Castoria
Whee
Solomon
Florida
J. F. Darby Lumber CO
Visalia, Georgia
Vidalia, Georgia
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