Local notes from Cordele area and surroundings
Dr HG Wood's fine horse died this week. Young J J Collier attends a Lexington business college. Miss Vic Popell married to Stanley of Quitman. Cordelo and Montezuma papers plan a railroad. Margarete Saunders won a Miss Eddie Belle Buff medal. Una Wilts visited Cordele friends Sallie Leonard and May Dee Roberts. Street tax defaulters appeared before the mayor. court deliberated. Nannie Summerford returned to Turen, Coweta County after a visit with Summers PC. Clegg's wholesale house scorched. eleven cars of lumber and merchandise burned before day. Recent marriages near Arabi: Theodore Cox to Annie Harris, Oscar Gleaton to Minnie Bowman, Zara Wade to Sarah Pate. Contractor Shipp provokes silence after newspaper omission. J K Smith's racket store in receivership. P J Willis to dispose of stock. debts and assets near five thousand dollars each. Cause blamed on failures of branch houses. Two horses, black and bay, left Lewes lot near Vienna. notify Pinehurst if seen.
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J K Smith
P J Willis
Cordele
Horaes
G.W. Lewes
Vienna
Pinehure
Sunday notices from Amboy and environs
From Amboy Mr John K Godwin and daughter attended Sunday school at Deep Greek Sunday. The debating society at this place has gone down in despair for the lack of speakers. A large crowd attended meeting at Babylon Hopegood last Sunday. DL Raney has the finest oat crop in this community. They are beginning to head. Mr J Hamans filled his regular appointment at Mr H N Ambrose's last Sunday night. HB Shivers has purchased the Brown building in Amboy. Lots of fish are being caught in the ponds. Rev J B Pate preached at Bay Spring last Sunday to a large congregation. Perran Mulley.
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John K Godwin
Babylon
Hopegood
DL Raney
J . Hamans
H N Ambrose
HB Shivers
Amboy
J B Pate
Bay Spring
Perran Mulley
A Pretty Home Wedding Unites Miss Carroll and Mr Murray
On Wednesday April 10 at the Carroll home the couple Miss Kate Carroll and Mr Ezekial Murray wed with relatives and friends present Rey Wade officiating. A dining room repast followed and the newlyweds began housekeeping amid best wishes from many admirers including Miss Carroll’s grace and Mr Murray’s industrious character.
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Dump Carroll
Kate
Ezekial Murray
Rey Wade
Miss Carroll
Mr Murray
Domestic wine wrecks Vienna printing house
The office battles a printer intoxicated by domestic wine, claiming it will kill a man. After a drunken episode he vows reform, then returns to drinking. The staff asserts independence from drunken workers, replacing him with temperate men who avoid strong drinks and cigarettes.
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Vienna
In Memory of H John Johnson from Dooly County
Memorial sketch details John Johnson born August 18 1868 in Dooly County died April 18 1901 after a Colorado Springs visit to restore health Married to Roxie Farnell February 3 1899 with their child who died in March 1900 He left a mother three sisters and two brothers His life centered in Methodist church and Sunday school work His melodic voice and leadership blessed many communities with spiritual influence The piece notes his noble character and faith urging comfort to his mother and belief in reunion in heaven
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Dooly County
Roxie M Farnell
Babe
Colorado Springs
John
Methodist Church
Zion
Bouyant
Minstrel and Athletic Show Postponed to Friday Night
The Minstrel and Athletic show was postponed due to weather and will take place next Friday night the 19th rain or shine according to the club guidance.
Washington Letter on Aguinaldo and Armor Tests
Regular Washington letter questions Aguinaldo’s capture and possible secret deals with service funds handlers while noting armor plate tests by Carbon Steel at $150 per ton versus Morgan Steel at $455. A Manila voyage mood and Porto Rico editor disputes said reports of native hardship, with Governor Allen denying such claims and steering criticism toward an editor’s influence.
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Aguinaldo
Banco
Washington
Cable News
U. S
U.S. Treasury
Philippines
Secret ‘Service
Morgan Steel Trust
Morgan Trust
Big Trust
Islands
War on the Long Skirt Brings Short Styles to Fore
The article argues for abandoning trailing skirts as healthful and practical for outdoor wear. It notes growing preference for short skirts among women and physicians, highlighting easier cleaning and reduced germ exposure. It frames dress reforms as a healthful move supported by authorities and the public.
Suppression of Cuban Discuscion by General Wood
The Cuban newspaper Discuscion has been suppressed by order of General Wood and its offices closed. The cause cited is a published illustration depicting a Cuban cavalry figure as a crucified soldier between two thieves labeled General Wood and President McKinley. Also shown are Senator Platt as a Roman soldier and Public Opinion as Mary Magdalen.
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Discuscion
General Wood
McKinley
Senator Platt
Platt
Mary Magdalen
Visiting families and school notes from local Mississippi items
Flint River and nearby communities recount visits by Maud Butler Una Culpepper Willie Smith Lela Barry Minnie Howell Bob Raines J. Barry Bob Whittle Baory Allison Wade English Hawkins and others. Smallpox illness noted, school attendance mentioned, and social visits across Vienna Qader Creek and local households.
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Maud Butler
Una Culpepper
Una
Butler
Willie Smith
Vienna
Lela Barry
Misa Minnie Howell
Bob Raines
Qader Creek
J. R
Barry
Bob, Whittle
Mra
Baory
Allison’ Wade
English
Biza Hawkins
J. Barry
Classroom Fun Soon After All Fools Day
Mount Vernon students and teachers enjoyed a cheerful afternoon of games after a crowded notice period. Local residents including Mrs GL Williams and Mrs O A Rowland visited, while families from Vienna and Pate were seen at services and homes during the week.
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Vernon Can Bonat
A. J. Buqua
W. A. Ingram
Montezuma
GL. Williams
O. A. Rowland
Maggie
L. W. Vinson
Little Caenay
Adi
Agnes Stansoll
W. O. Devane
Augusta
D. C
Williamis
Coney
Bathday
Janday
Charley Hall
Rosa
Lars
Misa Loja Ward
The Order of Buffaloes Mock Caper and Harrison Mayoraldebacle
A Chicago suburb prank called the Order of Buffaloes duped youths with an 11 cent initiation and a fish hook grip while the password Wish marked a sucker. In Chicago, ministers publicly opposed Carter Harrison before the mayoral election, yet Harrison won easily as Republicans appeared powerless.
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Order of Buffaloes
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Harrison
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HG Wood
J’j Collier
Lexington, Ky
Vic Popell
Stanley
Quitman
Cordelo and
Margarete Saunders
Eddie’ Belle Buff
Una- Wilts
Sallie Leonard
May Dee Roberts
Nannie Summerford
Turen Coweta County
Arabi
Theodore Cox
Annie Harris
Oscar Gleaton
Minnie Bowman
Zara Wade
Sarah Pate
Shipp
Spring ‘Breens
Mno H Johnson
Plains
Colorado
Guv.Allen
Porto Rico
London
Great Britain
Russia
Flint, River
Mount Vernon
Gol. D, A, R, Grum
RB Crum
Homerville
Crum
Valdosta
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