Houston High School at Arabi County Georgia
The Houston High School in Arabi, Dooly County, Georgia, grows from six pupils to over two hundred with six teachers. Prof. Lawson Emerson Brown leads as principal, supported by Miss Mattie Moore, Miss Mary Brewton, Miss Ida Sumerford, Miss Louise Mo, and Miss Lottie Johns. The school draws students from Alabama, Florida, and sixty-one Georgia counties, with a strong moral climate, dormitory life, and plans for a new brick building costing ten thousand dollars named in honor of donors.
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Houston High School
Arabt
Dooly County
Georgia
Beeleene
Dooly
Arabi
Ohio
Jerusalem
United States
Georgia Southern and
Florida
Ox College
E. A. Ware
Esteain
J. B. Powell
Elko 2
Governor Terrell
Grover Cleveland
Mercer University
Brown
Prof. Brown
Mattie Moore
Tedustefal
Milies
Togis Chriatian
Misa Mary Brewton
J. C. Brewton
Monroe
Forsyth
Tda Sumerford
State Normal School
Athens
Louise Mo
M. M. Lane
Atlanta
The
Echo
Lottie Johns
Brennan
Gainesville
Adalena Patti
L. E. Brown
J. J. Hyman
Baptist Church
J. W. Reese
R.A. Bedgood
Royal
S. A. Redgood
T. A. Royal Chapel
Houston Association
Little River
Summer Hil
Rehobeth
Deaths in Americus and near Dakota headlines 1902
Obituary notices report William Emmet Jud J. M. Yorbert dying in Americus from fever contracted in Birmingham while caring for a brother. Funeral services at the Methodist church were conducted by Rev. W. Snow, with a large community crowd in attendance. A separate report states Eli Jackson, a former Worth sawmill watchman, was killed near Dakota by a northbound G S & F train, with coroner's inquest noting possible intoxication.
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Pinchunit
William Emmet
J. M. Yorbert
Americus
Dee
Birmingham
John
Eli Jackson
Worth Wis
G.S.& F. Railway
Dakota
Graham
Ins
Jackson
Christmas Season Social Life In Vienna
The Vienna society plans holiday social gatherings and dances during Christmas, with young people aiming for lively festivities during the season.
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Vienna
Snow GA Dedicated New Methodist Church
Snow Georgia December 15 The new Methodist church at Snow was dedicated last Sunday before a large crowd. Dr Johnson of Macon delivered the dedicatory sermon praised as eloquent and gospel rich. J E Patrick plans to leave the area prompting farewell wishes. Effie Snelling of Pinehurst named assistant teacher at Snow high school for next year. Mrs J T Slaughter ill with measles. A C O Daniels near Snow was accidentally shot Saturday with details still sparse.
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Snow
New Methodist Church
Johnson
Macon
J. E. Patrick
Effie Snelling
Pinehurst
The
Snow High School
Turner Mayo: Miss Willie Mayo Weds Archie Turner
Miss Willie Mayo and Archie Turner were married last Sunday morning at J. Williams home by Rev. C. W. Snow. The couple are popular young people with many friends and good wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
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Willie Mayo
Archie ‘Turner
J. Williams
C. W. Snow
Prompt Cotton Seed Halls and Meal Delivery by Egleston
Telephone orders to Egleston and McDonald for Cotton Seed Halls and Meal. Delivery available anywhere in the city Malte with prompt service.
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Egleston & McDonald
Quiet Home Wedding for Susie and J R Cole
Miss Susie Cole of Vienna and Mr J R Cole of Paradise Florida were married at the Summers home. Rev Atkinson officiated at nine on Sunday morning. After a family dinner the couple left by southbound train for Paradise Florida to begin their life together.
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Susie Cole
J.R. Cole
Paradise, Fla
Vienna
Paradise
Florida
Flowers
Whittington Begins Pastoral Work At Methodist Church
Sunday crowds heard Rev B E Whittington preach two sermons praised for plain forceful interpretation. He has a splendid voice and winning personality and is viewed as a promising exponent of the faith. A local group Ruby Ross Pope Clifford Sims Lilla May McDonald attended a dance at Suwanee House in Cordele Monday night and reported an enjoyable evening.
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B. EB. Whittington
Methodist Church
Whittington
Mistles
Ruby Ross Pope
Clifford Sims
Lilla May McDonald
Suwanee House
Cordele
Hollow Branch Social Roundup At The Mashburn Home
A lively social sketch notes visits among Hollow Branch residents. L. J. Spradley and his two daughters Anna and Laidlier Mims attended a party at Jack Mashburn’s last Friday. Leacer Mashburn visited Daisy Linsey the prior Saturday and Sunday. Etheridge siblings Mamie with L. A. Etheridge called on Anna and Laidler Mims last Sunday. J. R. Altman and family visited Iskew Spradley and wife last Friday. J. A. Wells and spouse visited L. J. Spradley’s home Saturday night and Sunday. Jack Mashburn and family visited their son R. A. Mims last Sunday. An extra good party drew a large crowd at Jack Mashburn’s last Friday afternoon. Misses Saidler Mims and Mamie Etheridge visited Mr. B. A. Mims and family last Sunday afternoon.
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L. J. Spradley
Miss Anna
Laidlier Mims
Jack
Mashburn
Leacer Mashburn
Daisy Linsey
L.A. Etheridge
Mamie Etheridge
Anna
Laidler Mims
J. R. Altman
Iskew Spradley
Nathan A. Johnson Dies at 71 in Arabs Georgia
Nathan A. Johnson a highly respected long-time Arab resident aged 71 died after a three week illness. He was a Methodist church member and lived by his faith. He formerly lived near Pinehurst and his burial was in Zion Hope cemetery with funeral services led by Rev. J. W. Reese.
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Nathan A. Johnson
Johnson
Methodist’ Church
Pinehurst
Zion Hope Cemetery
J Wn, Reese
Uae
Rev. J D Norris delivers lecture on The Holy Ghost in Vienna
In Arabi on Friday evening Rev J D Norris of Vienna lectured at the Baptist church on The Holy Ghost. The masterful handling of the subject held the audience in strict attention and prompted hopes for another visit soon. Miss Mary Brewton spent Saturday in Cordele and J R McKinney with Jesse Clements visited Albany last week. Rev J W Reese preached two sermons at the Methodist church Sunday.
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Arabi
Mary Brewton
Cordele
J. R.mckinney
Jesse Clements
Albany
J. W. Reese
J. D. Norris
Vienna
Baptist Church
A Parowell Party For Rey H. P. Myers Family
Friends gathered at the parsonage on Monday evening to bid farewell to Rey H. P. Myers and his family as they prepare to move to a new home. The gathering was pleasant though marked by the sense of departure, and friends wished them happiness for the future.
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Rey H. P. Myers
Miss McDonald Hosts Vienna Social Event
Miss Lillie Mae McDonald entertained a social gathering in Vienna on Friday night honoring guests Miss Ruby Rosa Pope of Monticello and Clifford Sims of Washington Georgia. A lively crowd of young people attended at Miss McDonald’s home to celebrate the popular visitors.
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Society of Vienna
Lillie Mae McDonald
Ruby “Rosa Pope
Monticello
Clifford Sims
Washington
Mc.Donald
One Minute Cough Care Promises Fast Relief
A cold wave forecast hints at illness in homes as hoarseness and coughs threaten health. One Minute Cough Care is advertised by Vienna Drug Co, promoted as quick relief for colds and flu symptoms, soothing the mucous membranes and strengthening lungs.
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Madison
Vienna Drug Co
Washington Hatred Lines Highlight Egleston and McDonald
A clipped line references Egleston and McDonald amid hostile remarks attributed to Washington haters. The note points to ongoing tensions and the use of harsh rhetoric in political discourse.
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Just
Washington
Egleston & McDonald
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Emmett Tert
Georgia Southern
Emmett
Reva
W. Snow
Turner
Mayo
Nathan. A. Johnson
Parowell Party
Miss.McDonald
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