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Waycross Headlight

Location

Waycross, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1887

Page

2

Waresboro civic meeting and high school plan

Proceedings of a Waresboro corporation meeting are published. A pardon in a Georgia case is noted and a town hall gathering led by D H Benett with J M Spencer as chair. Speakers discuss corporate laws and a charter plan to extend a mile from the county road toward Waycross.

Tattawasszs Fla Tallahassee Waresboroe Waresboro John W. Brooks Georgia D. H. Benett J.M. Spencer W. P. Spencer P. Bettle Parker Cicorporation M.C. Smith Superior Court Seeaint County Road Alabama Birmingham Anniston Sheffield Tuscaloosa Richmond and Danville Company Talbot Sumter Patman Floyd Bartow Polk Wayeress Times Union Waycross North Carolina South Carolina

Not a Legislator Pass Confuses Brunswick Tram Conductor

On a Brunswick tram Conductor Dick Harris collected a ticket from a man who flashed a pass issued to a Georgian legislator. Harris suspected a mismatch and, after promising return, retained the ticket. Through the night he puzzled over the pass while the car halted at Lobust Grove where a member of the governing body denied holding the pass.

Brunswick Dick Harris Harria Extapole Lobust Grove Irgispesare Barris Koew Enid Weann

Opening the Piedmont Exposition Throng at Bix Grounds

Thousands visit Atlanta for the Piedmont Exposition opening day. Crowds search for lodging as city struggles to accommodate visitors. Exhibits span Georgia marble to North Carolina stone, with many counties and rail services showcased. A large grandstand hosts ceremonies with state and military dignitaries.

Atlanta Concordia Hall Piedmont Park Richmond End Danville Whitehall Crossing Fair Ground Augusta Columbus Singer and Wheeler & Wilson Thurbers New York Georgia Marble Companies North Carolina Electric Light Companies Telephone Company Seney Florida

The Modern She. A Farmer’s Daughter Transformed by Electric Shock

On Brecksville road six miles from town a farmer Max Harmon’s family faces a strange tale. His oldest daughter Mary Harmon, once healthy and cheerful, suffered a severe electric shock in Cleveland after a broken wire touched her dress while visiting with fiancé Joseph Eberlein. She survived but four weeks later she was transformed into a feeble old woman. Her hair gray on one side, muscles wasting, voice harsh, and temper peevish, she remains barely recognizable. The family is heartbroken by the metamorphosis.

Lonarn Brecksville Road Max Harmon Pennsylvania Harmon Maury Oall Mary Joseph Eberlein Harmons Clov Berlin Miss Harmon

Waresboro Revival and Local Officials News

Waresboro news reports a religious revival and civic efforts including cor poral laws application, school improvements, patent seats for the academy, and new move- ins. It notes probate actions in Clinch County and comments on race issues and Sunday school efforts, reflecting local tensions and community leaders.

Clinch Superior Court Closes After Long Session

Clinch county held a lengthy superior court session with many lawyers and Judge Atkinson active in clearing the docket. Clerk Ecord Ordinary Corbitt and Sheriff Muntlox were praised for their orderly administration while the Grand Jury led by foreman J. J. Drawdy and Clerk W. S. Fenler performed its duties thoroughly.

Clinch County Atkinson Ecord Corbitt Muntlox Grand Jury J. J. Drawdy Fenler Sone Ores Clinch County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wayross James M. Freeman Las Charlton Nee Waycross High School Tri‘tees Baycross Nota Curiota Association Rancall Colquitt and Brown Artilery Means Cadets Atlanta Rifles Gate City Guard Governor’s Horse Guard Atlanta Artillery A. M. Brett Waresboro High School Wave Miller C. M. Sweat & Co D. F. Morrison J. W. Spencer, Sr Clinch County Legal Affairs R. V. O'Kane James O'Kane E.L. Moore John Moore Orninsty James M. Smith Peter Smith Clinch Superior Court Our.c. O. D Spose Beling Congress St Savannah B. H. Levy Ise Heapricat J. Uhlefeldher Waycross, Georgia Ludden & Bates S. M.!f Hrapi Otr R. Hohenstein THE Deader Cal A.R. Bennett Sear Grand Central Hotel A. R. Bennett Rae Enfim Teaniimair
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