War Notes From South Africa and Georgia Farmer Meeting
A dispatch from Plotermariteburg reports General Butler's telegram confirming a successful skirmish in northern Natal. Dundee expected to be occupied by British forces today. Parallel dispatches detail Boer positions around Biggarsberg, Bethlehem, Harrismith, and Kron, with British and Boer maneuvers and proclamations under consideration. In Georgia, a farmers meeting in Macon discusses profitable cotton farming, while in Savannah a woman’s body is found. Albert Jackson is under arrest for murder tied to a chain gang case.
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Lonbon
Plotermariteburg
Nut
Bullés
Natal
Sone of Hostilties
Butler
Lily Duocens
Bigguraburg
Ikéon
Dundee
Orga
Stone Hill
Guarel
Belmmaeter
Ark Dandonald
Conte
Pomeroy
Ridge
Art
Dirbo
Dondes Hay
Pomiace
Ds Br
Peri Roberts
Oa Tow
Orne Pryo
Botha
Boor
Speer
Renter Telepriam SamipaDy
Cape Tawn
O ‘Ekater Davis
United States
South Atvioa
Mafeking
War Office
Snieral Roberts
Trom Tourteon
Kron
Roberta
Lindley
Bickaburure
Bethlehem
Harri
Noes
Re Olivier
Rundle
Fom
Bhliehem
Grabant
Free State
Filia
Harrismith
Mt Rundel
Caenons
Aversis
Minnie Rheinhart
Savannah River
Albert Jackson
Prisoner Sots Biro to Jail Fort Vartey May 19
A negro arrested and held by local authorities in Fort Vartey Georgia after an incident is reported in the police blotter. The brief note confirms the prisoner has been confined pending further inquiry or charges.
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Sots Biro
Fort Vartey
HARGETT FOR GOVERNOR NOMINATION ANNOUNCED IN ALABAMA
Pastor H L Hargett of Gate City Congregational Church announces his candidacy for governor on the prohibition ticket. He replaces W D Crompton who declined the nomination, amid a spontaneous convention vote held in Alabama.
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Congregational Mintter
Binchvowan
Ala
Wheeler Announces He Will Not Seek Congress This Fall
General Joe Wheeler informs Alabama constituents in Wasuikaroa on May 15 that he will not run for Congress this fall. He had previously indicated resignation from the race for the short term and now the district crowds accept his decision, with no entry into the upcoming race.
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Wheeler
Steyn relocates capital as boors mass at Vaal
May 14 report from Enconstapt notes President Steyn’s line moving to Hailbrou, declaring it the new capital. About four hundred burghers mass at a firma near the Vaal, with roads built before the field duty. Dissent rumors surface from Johannesburg as the town accepts occupation with quietude.
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Boors
Vaal
Steyn Line
Hailbrou
Johannesburg
Ayaa Vyalkerald
Buller Defeats the Boors in Battle Report
General Buller’s forces advance amid heavy action as British troops press a flank attack on the Boers near Natal. Reports note a long march began Thursday with probing maneuvers and a sharp offensive Sunday as British contingents tightened pressure on the Boers.
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Natal
General Buller
Builler
Suny
Bethuen
Boers Split Up After Front Extension Hit 80 Miles
In May 14 dispatches from Newberrys and Oleve region report the Eighth division advancing with 80 mile front. General Greenfell and General Brabant pursued Boers through the area as Campbell's brigade cleared roughly seized country. Six Boers reportedly split from their party and retired toward Oleve. In Tampa Florida on May 13 A D Whaley began plans for large brick blocks on Franklin Street between Polk and Cass. The frontage is cleared of aging wooden buildings and Whaley moves to meet demand for solid business property.
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Thas A-N'Onu
Greenfell
Brabant
Newberry
Campbell
Oleve
Tampa
Pla
A. D. Whaley
Franklin Street
Polk
Cass Streets
Whaley
Secon
Cole Gets Eight-Year Sentence For Bank Robbery Case
Boston May 14 United States district court sentenced Charles H. Cole president of the defunct Gianao Bank to eight years in Greenfield jail for a prior bank preservation case.
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Boston
United States
Charles H. Cole
Ei Gian Ao Bank
Greenfield
Inheritance Tax Declared Constitutional by Court
Washington May 14 The supreme court ruled the inheritance tax constitutional and valid but limited its application to the amount of legacy rather than the estate as a whole.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Aia
Herndon Found Guilty in Georgia Murder Trial
Washington Ga May 11 After a short deliberation the jury found Dillard Herndon guilty of murder in the killing of John Loyinggood at Pistol. The crime occurred Oct 20, 1899, when the farmer shot the merchant behind his counter. The defense claimed insanity.
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John Tayinggood
Washington
Herndon
Dilliard Herndon
Pistol
John J. Loyinggoody
Wilkes’ Superior Court
Education feature plans contests in art and oration at Atlanta fair
The Educational Department outlines a new plan for boys and girls to compete in declamation and composition at the Southern Inter-State Fair in Atlanta this fall. Prizes include cash awards for both genders, with age and grade divisions, and premiums for exhibits in woodwork and forged work. Interested educators should obtain the official rules from Secretary H. Martin to study before the term ends.
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Atlanta
Thialaw
Sman
Itoes
Raperine
Thy
Atudentsi
Boya
H. Martin
Ates
Praminum
Sri Pines
Cotton Mill In Operation Quimtay Ga May 16
Cotton mill in Quimtay Georgia has resumed operation, with various local industrial enterprises described as doing well. The plant has been active for two weeks after a period of inactivity.
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Quimtay
Policeman Fires at Burglar in Georgia Store Scene
May 12 report from Macon describes a policeman pursuing a burglar in George Lumpkin’s store. The burglar fled into a doorway. a shot struck, causing fatal injury.
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Macon
George Lumpkin
Bose Tefen
Correspondence from Doorixa highlights local visits and rumors
May 15 notes many visitors and departures in Doorixa. Sidney Williams returns from Sumter county with Eugene Williams of Americus. Missie Annie, Nellie Odow, J L Gondrum, and SJ Adkine visit Pete residents. Florence and Annie Wilkes receive guests. Emmis May Lane and Anderson of Unadilla invite kin. Myrtie Gilmore and WA Cain attend Snow preaching. Adams of Fuqua seen, rumor hints at marriage candidacy. Myrtis smiles broadly.
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Doorixa
Misa Sidney Williama
Sumter County
Eugene Williams
Americus
Missie Annie
Nellie Odow
J L Gondrum
SJ Adkine
Pete
Genesa
Misses Plurence
Annie Wilkes
Emmis May Lane
Brother Anderson
Unadilla
Myrtie Gilmore
WH Cain
W B
McInvale
H Q Adams
Fuqua
Mr. Adams
Miss Myrtis
Pleasant Valley News Awakening Anniversary and Local Notes
The 69th marriage anniversary of Uncle Tommie Mason and his wife was celebrated at their home last Saturday with a large gathering. Col 8 RB Fields of Gordele spoke in support of his candidacy, delivering an address to a good audience. Prof. Walton and Mrs. Forehand plan a concert at the school’s end, with a date to be announced. Mrs. Pullen of McRae visits her brother J Mason after over 25 years. Lucy Hughes, teaching in Berrien, returns home for the weekend. Mattie and Eula Mason of Bibb visit relatives here.
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Pleasant Vallex
Tommie Mason
Tommie
Pullen of
McRae
J Mason
RB Fields of
Gordele
Ofce
Prof. Walton
Mount Vesuvius Erupts For Three Days In 1895 Report
Mount Vesuvius has been erupting for three days with lava and rock thrown high. The crater upheaval last night was violent and menacing rumbling was heard. In New York on May 8, Edwin Clifford was hanged in Hudson county jail for the 1895 murder of West ore railway division superintendent W. G. Watson.
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Mount Vesuvius
Rome
New York
Eewin Clifford
Hudson County
N. J
Division
W. G.watson
West Ore Railway
Guardian Sale of Dooly County Wards Property
A court ordered guardian sale will occur at the courthouse door in Dooly County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 1900, between legal hours for cash. The 74 acre tract lies in the southeast corner of lot 72, 2nd District, listed as the property of wards John D Cross, Bessie Cross, Mary Cross, Walter Cross, Edna Cross, Alma Cross, Cora Cobb, Jinnie Cobb, and Wineford Hatcher to fund their education and support. May 7, 1900.
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Court of Ordinary
Dooly County
Said
Towit
Said County
Soldas
John D
Bessie
Mary
Walter
Edna
Alma Cross
Cora
Jinnie Cobb
Wineford Hatcher
Sheriff's Sales in Cordele and surrounding areas Georgia
The Sheriff announces multiple sales in Cordele and Dooly county to satisfy various court judgments and tax liens. Properties include city lots 11 to 20 in block 40, lot 16 in block 110, lot 17 in block 24, and lots 168 and 196 in the 11th District, plus tax liens on parcels in blocks 888 and 16 and land lots 8 in block 184 and the north half of lot 20 in block 10, all in Cordele. Life interest in lot 80, 11th district, tied to J O Wood. Tenant in possession notified. May 8, 1900. JW Rovers, Sheriff.
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Cordele
Sai County
Minnie M. Thornton
Justice Court
H. M. Camps Bell
Mattie
Thornton
Dooly County
G. W Parrott
F. Lewis
T. O
G. W. Parrott
X. Cheaves
C. J. Rhino
BF. J. Lewis
W Wright
L. C
Charlie Bell
I. J. Lewis
R. George
L.C
A. E. Colwell
FS J. Lewis
Aleo
J.O. Wood
J. O. Wood
B.J. Bryan
Notice to creditors of B. I. Watson estate
Notice to all creditors of the estate of B. I. Watson deceased in this county to render in their demands within the legally prescribed time and for all persons indebted to the estate to make immediate payment to the administrator, E. M. Colwann, on this 9th day of May 1900.
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B. I. Watson
M. CoLwann
B. F. Watson
Notice to Sell Real Estate in Dooly County Georgia
In Dooly County Georgia applicants Taulula L Bridges and others seek an order from the Superior Court in Cordele on June 2, 1900 to sell 50 scores of land in the northeast corner of the south half of lot 94 and 25 acres in the northeast corner of lot 95, all in the seventh district, to reinvest proceeds into 100 acres in the east half of lot 229 in the tenth district for the benefit of minor heirs Earnest B Nannie M DeWitt T and Taulula E Bridges.
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Seorgia
Dooly
Superior Court
Cordele
Sach
Taulula L. Bridges
Earnest B
Nannie M
DeWitt T
Taulula E. Bridges
Ky Tell
Taulula L
Bridges
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Georgia
Maicoy
Cray
Coreen Chndier
Hon
Hoke Smith
Hargett
Cole
Charleston
House
Congress
Tabb
Savannah
R. Tabb
Marine Hospital
Bonaventure Cone
Bonis
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Parasaya
Acre
Braga
Cooling News
Pleasant Valley News
Guardian Sale
Sheriff's Sales
Douly County
Court House Moor
Vienna
Cutts & Colwell
J. Shipp
City of Cordele
Mattie Emanuel
Fifa
G. M
Ashtorm
W. H. Hdward
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