Sam Jones Sermon Draws Packed Cordele Baptist Audience
Rev. Sam P. Jones preached at Cordele in a Baptist church service that drew a full house after plans shifted from the opera house to the Methodist and finally the Baptist church. He spoke on Get There and mingled topics from society and politics to morals and religion with his famed yarns and wit, while challenging Presbyterians and Methodists on attendance and temperaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam P. Jones
Cordele
Baptist Church
Sudden And Sad Death Of Mrs Porcher At Richwood
Mrs J H Porcher of Richwood died in an Atlanta hospital after a surgical operation. A devout Christian and active Methodist, she leaves a husband and several small children. She was buried here Tuesday afternoon amid sorrow from family, pastor, and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Porcher
Richwood
Atlanta
Porcher
Methodist Church
What It Means On The Cotton Market And A School Commissioner
Opinion on national cotton forecasts arguing a 10,000,000 bale crop at 4 cents would hurt farmers more than a smaller crop at higher prices. Warns against overproduction and urges conservatism. Also reports election of a school Commissioner, favoring Mr. G. Green for re election and noting board activity on contracts.
Stray Leaves Notes Local School and Weddings in Ola
A record from Ola dated February 15 1896 reports a new school opened January 6 with about forty pupils, farmers resuming spring work, and Mrs. Joe Moreland improving after illness. It notes two weddings, Charlie Smith and Lula King, and Sam Hardle and Minnie McGlamary, both vows performed by Rev Morrison. The Sabbath school thrives under John Downing.
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Joe Moreland
Cupid
John King
Charlie Smith
Near Snow
Lula King
H. M Morrison
J.H. McGlamary
Sam Hardle
Houston Co
Minnie McGlamary
Morrison
John Downing
Progress Now Expands to Full County Weekly Format
The Progress announces a full size six column eight page weekly with forty eight columns of reading. Since 1888 the current owner has grown the paper to this substantial outfit, aiming to match city weekly plants. Readers are urged to subscribe and pay for 1896 to support improvements and maintain a first class county news-gatherer.
A Strange Presentment Ends in Tragic Death
Mr Jack Wood aged 46 died Saturday afternoon after a sudden illness he believed would claim his life soon spoke of burial in a new suit bought recently and said his time had come. He left a widow and seven children as mourners and the family notes a unusual pattern of relatives dying on Saturday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wood
Large Rural School Sees Small Pupils and Quiet Market
Raigestems notes a school of about forty to fifty pupils with a young, capable teacher. Fertilizer purchases are scarce in the area as residents do not expect much return for their produce. Brap and Cheek plan a sewing mill soon to be ready. Miss Jennié Johnson of Alabama, visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Johnson, will depart tomorrow to her home, breeding regret among locals. Southern Dooly Boy.
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Early County News
Jennié Johnson
Alabama
J.G. Johnson
Birthday party funds aid struggling preacher student
Mrs C V Morgan and her Sunday School class hosted a birthday party at the Morgan home Friday night. Attendees contributed cents equal to their ages, raising funds for a worthy cause and enjoying the event. Mrs A E Colwell of Cordele died Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o clock, leaving a widow and motherhood to mourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.V. Morgan
H. J. Morgan
Process appoints W T Faver as field agent for subscriptions
In The Field the Process selects Mr W T Faver to act as field agent in Dooly for the Progress. He will visit residents to collect subscriptions, and if a neighbor’s paper is borrowed readers should pay for a year and send him on. Any favors shown him will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T Faver
Cooper Purchases Interest and Moves to Vienna Store
Mr. J J Cooper of Pinehurst has bought an interest in the Racket store and moved with his family to Vienna. He is described as enterprising polite and attentive and his friends and the trading public will find him behind the counters at the Racket store now ready to serve the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Cooper
Pinehurst
Vienna
Cooper
Auction of Three Horses Before Court House Door
Three horses go to auction to the lightest bidder next Saturday the 22nd at the courthouse door. Bargains in horse flesh touted by Drs. Stovall and Bivins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Drs. Stovall & Bivins
Obituary for W. T. Sangster November 26 1895
Obituary notes W. T. Sangster died while on duty on November 26 1895. He leaves a young wife and child, his aged mother, and many county friends. A Methodist and devout Christian he trusted in the Savior in death and was praised for steadfast faith and solace to his loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sangster
Earth
Pest
Methodist Church
Iean
Fire damages Coney railroad water tank storage
The Coney R R water tank and engine house burned last week with unknown origin. Local residents report ongoing repairs to boilers and pumps, while residents note community events and visits from nearby Cordele.
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Cordele
Coney
Batchelor
J. J. Morgan
R. W.campbell
T. 3. Harris
P.A. Clegg
Jeff
L Fenn
Harmony School Flourishes Under Clara Graham In Harmony
Eureka notes farmers hauling guano for cotton this year while Harmony reports a thriving school led by Miss Clara Graham from the State Norway School at Athens. Measles linger, a death in the community named Mr. Jack Wood is mourned, and local outings include Ed Trem and his brother's mishap. Messages mention Miss Etta Gunna heading to Pinehurst, Mrs. Cora L. Jones improving, and Laura Smith of Flovilla considering Pinehill Academy.
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Harmony
Clara Graham
Graham
Norway School
Athens
Ben
Washw
Darky
Jack Wood
Urs
Joiner
Eddingfield
Etta Gunna
Pinehurst
Will #incher
Flovilla
Cora L. Jones
W.G. Gunn
Macon
Millergenville
Laura Smith
Flovilla As
Pinehill Academy
Council Proceedings License Taxes On Various Trades Date Context
The record lists license taxes for multiple trades and locations including soda-water vendors, tailors, wrights, jewelers, silversmiths, tin shops, telephone exchanges, undertakers, itinerant sellers of medicines, warehouse operators, and domestic wine sellers. It notes committee actions, adjournment, and personnel changes including resignations and elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Flamilton Bey
Po -Biris
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Sam Jones
Board of Education
G. Green
Oaklanp
Raigestems
Brinces ScHool
Birhday Party
A. E. Colwell
S. A. Colwell
Colwell
Progreso
Eureka
Council Proceedings
Stovall
Forbes
Calhoun:& Co
J.D. Cobb
B. F. Forbes
E.G. G
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