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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1887
Page
1
A historical notice outlines the Brunswick and Western Railroad timetable from Waycross to Albany with fare and stop details. It lists train times, connections, and officials including Mayor W. J. Smith and Council members, plus lodge meetings and local notices.
Train times and connections listed for Savannah Florida and Western Railway with departures from Savannah to Jesup, Gainesville, Augusta, Atlanta, and other endpoints. Notes include station stops at Fegulan Flag, connections to Charleston, Macon, Baltimore, and gulf region routes, with agent Fleming supervising.
Local church notices list pastors and service times across multiple congregations. Details include Rev B J Greene and Rev J M Boland with Sundays and specific month dates, Sunday schools led by various superintendents, and weekday services across Bethel, Milla, Fonth, and Robe churches.
An extended narrative recounts a rugged expedition at Wampee Point and Cedar Island led by Jesiah Mizell with N. P. Robinson and Dr. Mizell. The party camps on islands, treks through water, brambles, and underbrush, and encounters wildlife including a water salamander and a large alligator. The journal records windmills, music, a tiger sighting, several river rescues, and a final return voyage with prayers and campfire reminiscences.
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