Colossal Cavern Claim Outrivals Mammoth Cave in KY
Jonathan Doyle of Proctor's Gaye Kentucky dreams of a hidden cave and, with Dr. Hazen, discovers Colossal Cavern in Edmonton County. Visitors descend 484 feet to the lowest level. the cave features Echo and three rivers, Maelstrom waterfall, and a vast network of galleries totaling about 82 miles. The article also notes Mammoth Cave and describes cave exploration rituals and safety gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Doyle
Proctor
Gaye, Ky
Jonathan
L. W. Hazen
Edmonton Co. Ky
Mammoth Cave
Colossal Cavern
Colossal
Mammoth
Colesdal Cavern
Echo
Styx
Mammoth Gaye
Rambling Thoughts on Diet and Duty in Society
A reflective column argues nutrition shapes vigor from rural to urban life. It links hearty meals to national strength, laments modern dietary habits, and credits cooks teachers and ministers with shaping citizens, urging better nourishment and education while praising devoted teachers.
Death Roll Remarks On Measles Claims Two Local Deaths
The 12th saw Mrs Amanda Lorena Roundtree pass away after a long illness tied to measles at 28. She leaves husband J D Roundtree and two children, plus bereaved parents Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Nobles. Also reported is the death of M B Campbell of Cordele, a senior member of Campbell & Jones, from heart neuralgia, leaving a wife and two children. He had no insurance at death.
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Department of Her Interior
Timothy
Amanda Lorena ‘Roundtree
Death
Llewellyn Nobles
J. D. Roundtree
M. B. Campbell
Cordele
Campbell & Jones
Providence
Allen Fort A Georgia statesman and judge biography
Allen Fort son of James A Fort and Mary Fort born on a Stewart county farm near Lumpkin Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia, earned first honors, and later the AM degree. He practiced law in Americus from 1868, served in the Georgia General Assembly, backed railroad reforms, and helped shape the railroad commission. He was judge of the superior court of the southwestern circuit from 1882, railroad commissioner in 1901, and active in national railroad and interstate commerce matters. Fort married Floyd Hollis in 1876 and built a large family with devoted support from his wife.
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Allen Fort
James ‘A. Forti
Mary Fort
Andy
Stewart County
Lumpkin
University of Georgia
M. Fort
Americus
Wills A. Hawking
General Assembly
Magon É& Brunswick
United States
People of
Georgia
John W. Renfro
Fott
House
High Court
Fort Rankin
Senate
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Fort
Robt. Poombs
Grea Tribune
Allen Fortan
Allen Port
Superior Court
T Nli Southwestern Oirowl
Judge Fort
Northern
Coriisetower
National Convention of Railroad
Commilésidhors
United States Senate
House of Representatives of
Interstate Commerce and Transportation
Democratic Executive Committee
Govenor Atkinson
Marion County
Dudge Fort
Vienna Town Commutation Tax Notice 1896
All parties subject to road duty in Vienna Georgia must pay the Commutation Tax of three dollars at once. If not paid, meet the marshal at 8 o clock in the morning on Monday April 28 1896 at the courthouse to work the streets of the town. Vienna Tax Council.
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Vienna
Gaid Town
Jxo
Let Peace Guide Democratic Candidates in 1890s Race
A plea urges calm among Democratic and free silver factions ahead of nominations. It warns against personal attacks, urging candidates and supporters to unite, suppress quarrels, and let the people choose without lingering wounds or division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Isau
Vanvass
Avery
Sidutap
Regular Meeting Ends Funds for 1806 School Tax
Regular meeting notes the Fall Board approves a 100000 fund to the town treasurer for the school board to draw quarterly. Treasurer instructed to report receipts and disbursements at next council meeting. Also lists payments to local suppliers and minutes approved.
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Clank
Cork
Salnvica
Rheumatism Cure Endorsed by Sunbury Resident
A Sunbury man Charles H. Wetzel testifies that after using three bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm his inflammatory rheumatism fully cured him. The notice, dated 1894, includes a physician witness and a sale offer for a pain balm bottle sold by Stozall Forbes.
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Phil Ie
Melisk’s
Chamberlain's
T.can
Charles H. Wetzel
Sunbury
Walter Lane Jep
Stozall’& Forbes
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Qolossat Cavern
Nruio
Connecticut
Si Wilson
Erasmus Dow
Crookes
Rontgon
Republic
Lot
Viountown Connell
Billa
J. 1. Youngblood
Gulhoun & Co
J. M. Horne
Parrott Limber Co
J. B. Howell
Okig Treng
Mayer
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