Notes on Passing Events by Rev J D Norris
Rev J D Norris discusses oratory quality and public speakers in Georgia. He criticizes slang in pulpit discourse, praises Dr James Taylor and Rev Mumford for humanitarian work, and denounces Sam Jones for vulgar preaching. He notes social changes in Washington, railroads, and a proposed republic safeguard, praising Confederate veterans and memorial day observances.
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Sam Jones
Vienna
Talmage
Sam
James Taylor
The
Baptist
W.M. Mumford
Methodist
Turnsover the Cash The Morgan estate case ends with jail for contempt
A. S. Morgan administrator of A. G. Morgan’s estate obtained an order against A. E. Morgan for 1500 dollars from 40 bales of cotton. The court jailed the defendant until he turned over the funds. Money was delivered to the administrator. Litigation continues in Superior Court over a possible later share to the defendant if no settlement occurs.
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Dooly County
A. S. Morgan
A. G. Morgan
A. E. Morgan
Cordelo
Americus
Z. A. Littlejohn
Cols, Hall & George
Shipp & Sheppard
Busbee & Busbee
Jno
Wadley Visited to Review Vienna Creek Crossing Survey
Vice-President Geo Dale Wadley of the Atlantic and Birmingham railroad arrived yesterday afternoon to inspect a new survey from Vienna toward the Sutton place across the creek. The aim is a better crossing and improved depot facilities, with engineer Murray conducting the survey.
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Geo
Dale Wadley
Atlantic & Birmingham Railroad
City
Vienna
Mr. Middleton
Sutton Place
Canning Factory
Murray
Elmer Causey Dead Eleven Year Old in Pinehurst Home
The News records the death of Elmer Causey eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs J M Causey after several days illness with pneumonia. He died Saturday around 11 PM at their home near Pinehurst and was buried Sunday at Mt Olive Cemetery about 5 PM.
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Elmer
J. M. Causey
Pinehurst
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Citizens Reply to Voter in Gubernatorial Debate
A reader defends a newspaper article on the Georgia gubernatorial race, challenging Voter’s criticism of Terrell and Guerry. The writer accuses Guerry of mudslinging and demagoguery, cites alleged false circulars, and questions Terrell’s conduct while urging fair treatment and accountability in the campaign.
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Eprrom News
Mark Twain
Bill Nye
Mr. Vater
Dupont Guerry
Guerry
Terrell
Dooly County
The King of Honey Island serial opens in News
The paper announces a new serial story titled The King of Honey Island by M. Thompson to begin in Saturday's issue May 17. It invites readers to subscribe for eight pages in Saturday's edition and four pages in Wednesday's issue, promising the largest paper in Dooly county at $1.00 per year and urging support to sustain improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Atlanta Constitution
Baptist
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Ull
Dooly County
Georgia Campaign Reflections Do Not Mud-Sling
A reader defends Terrell and Guerry in Georgia politics, urges caution in attacking rivals, and laments partisan rancor. The letter dissects promises and character while praising Terrell as honest, temperate, and a prohibitionist, urging fellow citizens to focus on issues rather than personal attacks.
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Guérry
Voter
Terrer
Sam
Mr. Terrell
God
Mr. Vater
Guerry
Terrell
Georgia
Vater
Behard
Disciples
Tom
Hie Ia
It Saved His Leg With Arnaca Salve
A man from LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a running sore on his leg but was cured in five days with Arnaca Salve. The advertisement claims it treats ulcers wounds and piles and guarantees a cure.
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P A Danforth
Lagrange
Viexxa Davo Co
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J. D. Norris
John Temple Graves
Georgia Oratorial Association
Demosthenes
Cicero
Oratory
J. M. Terrell
Mr. Guerry
Nhere
Washington City
Supreme Court
Dallas
A.B. Morgan
Wadley
Elmer Causey
J. K. Heard & Sons
Bator Inc
the King OF
Honey Island
M. Thompson
Thad
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