Fragmentary 19th Century Political Ballot Tally
A damaged OCR snippet lists multiple political offices and candidates including Secretary of State, Comptroller General, Commissioner of Agriculture, State School Commissioner G. R. Glenn, Attorney General J. M. Terrell, Prison Commissioner, State Treasurer W. J. Speer, and others. The text shows misread names and fragmented lines, resembling a ballot form from a historic election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Glenn
J. M. Terrell
Father to Son on War Duty by Frank Baker
A father urges his son Jim to answer the country call and warns the cost of war. He recalls Civil War era nerve, questions the son’s resolve, and ends with pride and a blessing for courage. The piece echoes wartime duty and family sacrifice from an Indianapolis Journal column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Frank Tarkncton Baker
Indianapolis Journal
Will West Dies From Gunshot Wound
Will West died at 4 20 PM Monday from a bullet wound suffered when J J Stovall Sr. shot him on April 23. West remained at the Roberts house under medical care before being moved to the family burial ground, where a large crowd attended the Tuesday morning funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Stovall, Sr
Roberts House
New Great South American Cure Relief for Kidney Bladder
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Cure. It relieves pain in bladder kidneys and back in both sexes and stops water retention almost immediately. For quick relief and cure contact Dr. T. Stovall, Druggist, Vienna, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stovall
Veterans Plan Unadilla Reunion Ahead of Atlanta Gathering
A 19th century call to veterans urges countywide effort for the annual reunion. Committees should be formed, with meetings set for May 13 in Vienna at 11 AM to organize the Atlanta event on July 20. D B Leonard is collecting names and funds, and Sons of Veterans are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unadilla
Atlanta
D. B. Leonard
Sons of Veterans
Vienna
Picnic at River Bridge May 13 Invitation
We announce a community picnic at the old river bridge near Drayton on May 13. All residents are invited and asked to bring well filled baskets for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old River Bridge
Drayton
Quinine Tonics Promise Quick Fever Cure and Baseball Tale
An old-time anecdote contrasts Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic claiming a one day cure with three to ten day remedies. The narrative includes a veteran baseball manager recounting a wild gate with mostly women crowds, a lucrative but controversial profit tip, and his long pursuit of diamonds in South Africa as a cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Kansas
Waterloo
South Africa
Church Etiquette Do's and Don'ts for Worship
A compact guide on church behavior outlining punctual entry, silent waiting in the vestibule, friendly greetings to strangers, obeying ushers, seating etiquette, singing with others, kneeling during prayer, proper offering conduct, avoiding fidgeting, keeping watches put away, staying awake discreetly, refraining from talking if uninterested, and leaving with cheerful words, plus moral exhortations about genuine listening.
Sudden Death of Mildred Everette After Pin Incident
Citizens mourn the death of Mildred Everette daughter of Mrs H Everette who died Friday night after a brief illness allegedly caused by swallowing a pin. She was buried Saturday at 4 pm in the city cemetery with Reverend R L Wiggine officiating. AFRICANA advertisement included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
H Everette
R. L. Wiggine
Sketch of Manila in the Philippine Islands
Describes Manila and Binondo, its layout, major buildings, and trade. Notes the Pasig River, harbor, and climate, with historical earthquakes and disasters in 1863 1880 and cholera in 1882. Lists principal exports and imports, and population around 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Phillippine Islands
Philippine Archipelago
Luzon
Pasig
Bay of Manila
Binondo
Palacio
Ramparte
United States
Great Britain
China
Australia
Spanish East Indies
Manchester
Glaragon
Havanas
Cape of Good Hope
Jess
Editor in Distress Over Parody Postcard
A Georgian editor laments a harsh postal scolding about pay and office fits, feeling humiliated and financially wrecked. He muses on fleeing to a primitive realm where berries grow and wildlife roams, fleeing the pressures of his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uet
Uer i Eny
Bailiwick
Life Saved by Dr Bull Cough Syrup Claim
Miss Annie Swan of Petersburg Virginia reports her brother with a bad cough and cold was feared to have consumption but recovered after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The testimonial claims the syrup cured him and praises its effectiveness and price of 25 cents.
Advertised Letters List for Vienna Georgia
A list of names including Miss Maud Adkins Miss Martha Royce Mrs Kmina Buecker Celia Haley Nathan Chelline Joe Tate Lucy Drake Harrie Edwards Rosa Fins Mary Hunt Mary L Hunt HW Jones Lane Minnie Lennon Hall McCormick J C Mann Osten Murray Murphy Betty Pugin GW Scott Zanie Taylor Reverend Cornelus Thompson Weeton Stenson Wilson and T R S Mippreron published for Vienna Georgia.
Ellis House Grovania Service Promises Reasonable Terms
J. T. Ellis of Grovania Georgia offers single or double teams for hire to any destination with reasonable terms and satisfaction guaranteed. Travelers are advised to stop at the Ellis House for meals and lodging while in Grovania and at the warmest point to Hawkinsville on the GS and FY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
Ellis House
Grovania
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Igleheart
Igleheart Bros
Evansville
Ind. Ee
Secretary of State
William A. Wright
W. J. Speer
J. Frank Powell
Shentf
Spain
Ral Sherman
Jes
O. K
Will West
Scrofula
America
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
J Johnson
J. T. Ellis
Grovanta
Hawkinsville, GA
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