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Newspaper

Waycross Headlight

Location

Waycross, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1886

Page

5

Beadlight News Notes and Revival Headlines

Local items report continued religious revival with thirty five to forty converts joining the Methodist church in the first week. Messages discuss rail schedule changes, weather prospects for the artesian fair, and remarks by Hon. A. C. Bacon in Augusta. A large group of college girls passed through town en route to Florida. Community notes praise Mr Crompler, Mr Connellee, and Rev Crampler while warning against illness and disease from berries.

Crompler DaBose Charleston Kimbrough The Baptist Church J. A. Connellee Thomas Methodist Church A. C. Bacon Augusta Gordon Montezuma Columbia D. C Florida

Going North Spangler Leaves for New Venture in the North

Mr W F E Spangler, inventor of the Double Lock Roofing Briger, plans to move from Waycroan to the North to expand production. The Metal Worker praises the device, predicting a bright future and business growth for the inventor.

W. FE. Spangler Waycroan Mr. Spangler

In Memoriam for W B Folks from Waycross Lodge

A Waycross Lodge 305 F. and A. M. meeting on May 12 1886 adopted a committee report praising late brother W B Folks. Resolutions commend his charity harmony and character, mourn his loss, clothe lodge furniture in mourning, inscribe his memory, and forward copies to his widow and to local papers for publication.

Waycross Lodge W. M. Wanlens W. B Masonic Fraternity Hxapticut

Nahunta Riot Verdict and Artesian Well Festival

The Nahunta affair ends with a coroner verdict of wilful murder against white men Leary Waldron and Jones after a riot that left John and William Ford mortally wounded and Hardy Kern injured. In Waycross, Hardy Kern is in critical condition, Leary wounded, and calm returns as workers resume with pacification by W. E. Burgage. Separately, the Artesian well festival gains about $225 over two nights, with strong turnout and praise for organizers and performers.

Waycross Savannah News N.S. Leary & Co Leary & Co Leary Waldron Jones Messrs Ary W. M. Ford Messrs. Leary John William Ford Mr. Leary Hardy Kern John Ford Nasunta N.S. Leary B. D. Waldron Mat Jones Wm. Ford Hardy Keen Nahunta W. E. Burbage Artesian Crawley Morgan

Local Notices and Advertisements Roundup

Banning DaBore and others listed with items for sale and subscriptions. Brewer returns from Ef fingham claims he is a better tan but not a “Letter man.” Bucktew’s Armes Salve advertised for skin ailments with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Folks & Morgan sell the salve at 25 cents a box. An announcer says he bought stock, books, and accounts of his father J D Smith and continues the business at the old stand urging former customers to come forward.

John Miller Bucktew Folks & Morgan Basheps J.D. Smith Said Stack Age Smitil Ap

Notice to bidders on bridge construction in Ware and Pierce counties

Will be let to the lowest bidder on Monday June 21 at 0 oclock a m at the Mock bridge site on the Satula river for a wooden double truss bridge main span 100 feet, approaches 40 feet each 16 feet wide. Also bids for an iron tubular bridge with specifications of Ware and Pierce counties. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Ware County Ordinary A J Stacki as Pierce County Oilingly Doras

Satula Ware Pierce Waprespoft A.J. Staiekiasa Pierce County Doras Satilla Cason Bridge Carter Ferry Warnes Lor Ware County

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