Winking at crime and the law's reach across borders
A garbled excerpt rails at crime and punishment, condemning those who evade justice and praising strict enforcement. It cites a Canada return of Mr. Prentice and Mrs. Prentice, notes on Insanity claims for a Bibb county case, and a commentary from Watkinsville Enterprise about sensational tales and local misadventures.
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Prentice
Canada
Hiro
Prenticeville
Waynesville
Mica Wilson
Ingersoll
Ontario
Advance & Appeal
Governor's Address Details Unknown Before Release
The Georgia governor plans an address to the people soon though the exact line, purpose, or manner remains undisclosed. Officials are reticent and expect the platter to be developed in a few days as reports suggest.
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Bitler
Atlanta
Woolfolk
Bibb County
Georgia
McDonald’s Mill
Nore
McDonald
A Kind Request for Civil Language at Abbeville Times
Brother Harp of the Abbeville Times urges friends visiting the office to refrain from profanity. He jokes that profane readers might pay two dollars per utterance, while noting that many respected townspeople avoid cursing. The appeal emphasizes courtesy and restraint in newsroom surroundings.
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Brother Harp
Abbeville
Harp
Ces
Hawkinsville
Medicine Dances and Penances of Cheyennes and Arapahoes
An account from the Indian Territory describes a Cheyenne and Arapaho medicine ceremony near the agency. Observed rites include a circle of lodges, a medicine man White Shield, skulls, ropes through the chest, and endurance tests like Chief Killer. The writer notes brutal practices, government influence reducing violence, and contrasts with Eastern tribes’ progress under schooling and reform efforts.
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Wascaos
White Shield
Vila
Georgia
Dr. Love and
Willie
Tom Fussell
David Summerlin
Roan Pafford
John Fussell
Joe Lott
Newton Pafford
Edward McDonald
Ben Gray
Gray& Gatchell
Lige’ Paulk
Parson Vickers
Henry Vickers
Henry Peterson
Lewis Holzendorf
Bryant Douglass
Movement to make concealed carry a felony debated
The Vajdosty Times notes a Atlanta killing by Horn sparks a push to classify carrying concealed pistols as a felony. Bills by Mr. Dodgan and Mr. Howell in the House propose tougher penalties including imprisonment and fines under revised codes.
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Horn
Vajdosty Times
Atlanta
Dodgan
Howell
Dogen
Howeil
German bondholder visits B. & W. ER raises town hopes
The town notes a German boundholder, Mr Simmons, visiting with railroad officers. Rumors tie Seligmans and German investors to the B. & W. Railway, with calls for better rolling stock and westward extension. Local observers sense major schemes and possible favorable deals, awaiting clearer plans.
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Nepou
Scarver
Alf
Tapis
Simmons
Seligmans
New York
Germany
Advertiser & Appeal
Annual Inspection by Plant System officials in Savannah
The Savannah Florida and Western Railway conducted its annual inspection with a special open car tour. Superintendent Fleming and other officers led a crew reviewing all bridges tracks and switches from Savannah to Waycross, then to Jacksonville with praise for the roadbed and property. Prizes reward the best kept section and division, with a special award for the section master’s grounds. if unmarried, the prize goes to the master.
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Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
R. G. Fleming
George W. Itaines
H. W. Reed
W. B. W. Howe
G. M. D. Riley
O. M. Jackson
J. W. Davis
Clarleston and Savanna
Savannah
Waycross
Jacksonville
Gainesville
Elarjsoyo
Myster
Woman's Miracle Cure Promoted by Dr King’s Discovery
A narrative from North Carolina describes Mrs. Luther Luts suffering seven years from a wasting disease that invaded vital organs. After three months of coughing and sleepless nights she tried Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, sleeping well and reportedly improving with one bottle. The note credits C Hamrick Co and stores in Soulby North Carolina for free trials.
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Thin County
Luther Luts
C. Hamrick & Co
Soulby, N.C
Parks & Morzun
Postage stamps to feature minor design changes
The new stamp series will keep the current vignettes and portraits identical to those in use. Colors will be updated to conform to the embossed envelopes from the department. Notably the 2 cent stamp will change from brown to millori green.
Seaside Resort Morals Under Scrutiny
A Savannah News critique claims resort society corrupts youth through immodest attire and photo practices. It cites photographers arrested for displaying improper images, noting parents tolerate departures from propriety and newspapers bear responsibility for harmful reportage.
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Savannah News
F Was Goaded in Accident at Needham Farmyard
A Frenchman unknowingly loaded a shotgun and a friend, eager to shoot, handled it, causing the barrel to split and the owner to be injured with a mashed nose. The game animal was ruined, and the Frenchman whispered that the thing was loaded.
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Needham
Electric Bitters Vouched By Doctors In Testimony
A druggist from Bellville Ohio and a pharmacist from Bippus Indiana testify that Electric Bitters are the best remedy. They claim many cases of rheumatism and similar afflictions have been relieved. The witnesses say thousands support the verdict that Electric Bitters cure. Sold at Fyke & Seaman Drug Store for fifty cents to a dollar.
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Abraham
Bellville
Ohio
Epes
Said
Murphy
C. C. Harper
Wayerosa
Smith & P
Superior Court
Our Trade Edition for a Septem ber issue to reach nationwide readers
The note outlines plans for a double form issue on September 7 to advertise a broad region including Ware, Charlton, Coffee, Pierce and Clinch counties. It promises data on land health schools and more, seeks northern investors, and details distribution via rail towns and post offices with free copies to attract merchants and capitalists. It emphasizes wide circulation and repayment to investors and requests replies from interested merchants.
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Ware
Chariton
Coffee
Pierce
Clinch
Tle
Morgan
Texas Prohibition Debates Now Split Along Factions
Some Prohibitionists and anti-Prohibitionists in Texas boycott each other. The recent state contest was driven more by political clash than a temperance crusade, leaving factions at odds and the movement divided.
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Texas
Sucalen's Arniem Salve for all skin eruptions advert
The advertisement promotes Sucalen's Arniem Salve claiming cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers rashes and related conditions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. It offers 25 cents per box and lists Folks & Morgan as the sales location.
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Sucalen
Folks & Morgan
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