Obituary and local notes from Crisp and Vienna banks
Obituaries praise local farmer known as Little Joe and loyalty to Governor Smith while endorsing reelection of Congressman Lewis. The Cordele Sentinel quotes campaign sentiment and reference to the Kimball House meeting. Vienna Bank seeks charter renewal for 80 years with $50 000 capital, marking it as the oldest local banking institution.
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Crisp
Eeen
Little Joe
Julius
Hoke Smith
Cordele Sentinel
Smith
Joe
Kimball House
Atlanta
Bank of Vienna
Governor Howe Smith Calls For Practical Education Reform
A Georgia assembly speech by Governor Howe Smith urges a more practical schooling system for all children, especially the middle classes, criticizing current offerings that favor college prep. The piece cites the New York Tribune lamenting schools push college-track courses for youths aiming to business work, urging boards to focus on viable, wage-earning paths.
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Howe Smith
Georgia
Albarry Herald
Congressmen Back James and Lewis Endorsements
Reports from Fort Valley and Albany Herald recount strong support for Mr. James and Mr. Lewis in Congress. Voters reportedly favor continued service, with Lewis expected to win a large majority and retire afterward. The governor’s Chautauqua address is praised for its educational focus across Georgia. The Biblical Recorder notes a North Carolina pastor faced with church financial pressure over preaching prohibition, urging accountability for a deacon backing liquor interests.
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James
Washington
Elijah
Lewis
Congress
Fort Valley
Georgia
Vantee
Atatos Mapeship
Albany Herald
the Biblical Recorder
North Carolina
Decatur Votes Saloons Out Sparks Weathered Race Meeting
The Standard of Chicago notes liquor controls in Decatur, Ill., linking saloon closure to broader civic action. It reports the Great Western Race Meeting in Decatur canceled, reflecting a cleaner season. Hon E B Lewis defends his Washington post amid Dudley M Hughes opposition, with expected reelection.
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Decatur
Ill
Rokford
Galesburg
DeKalb
Gentry
E. B. Lewis
Washington
Dudley M. Hughes
Third Congressional District
Lewis
Daughters of the Confederacy to Send Eatable Box
On May 8 the Daughters of the Confederacy will ship a box of eatables to Confederate soldiers at the Old Soldier Home in Atlanta. Donors should send contributions to Miss Bertha Leonard by May 7.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Old Soldier Home
Atlanta
Bertha Leonard
Ister
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