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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1887
Page
4
TheAlbany News reports Sheriff Henderson lacking a negro man jailed for stealing a shirt from Ordinary Lott. The suspect claimed he bought it from a tramp to deflect blame amid tensions with vagrants. The piece also notes regional economic optimism and other local notices in the same issue.
The piece urges endorsing Christian morality as supreme, citing the Ten Commandments and Christ’s teachings. It argues no better code exists and asserts the Christian religion is the true, safest path for life and eternity, inviting discovery of any superior creed.
A Savannah News report notes county officers bonds expired February 14 and several receivers and collectors in Berrien Irwin and Coffee counties have not filed. Attorney General opinions suggest no forfeiture if the failure stems from non fault of the officer, with waivers and possible legislative validation. Thirty two receivers and thirty four collectors still outstanding at the capitol. Also notices rail travel savings and a New York Herald quote on Southern enterprise amid earthquakes. A separate item recalls a Michigan schoolmaster punished for kissing female students, with trustees dismissing him.
A Pensacola man bought strawberries for 2.50 a quart for shipment to New York. An advertisement extols Greek’s August Flower for digestive ills and lists Bucklen’s Salve as a universal remedy. Sample bottle of August Flower offered at 12 cents. Bucklen’s Salve, 25 cents, guaranteed to cure or money back. Sold at Folks & Morgan.
M. L. Harnett proprietor of the Harnett House in Savannah Georgia is noted as a constant advertising patron by the Daily National Hotel Reputer. He is described as a level headed and appreciative businessman reflecting steady patronage of local papers.
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