Local Exposition News and Camp Meeting Notes
Fragmented report covers exposition attendance notes in Atlanta and Macon, shipments, and yellow fever outlook. Includes camp meeting reports from Homerville and Valdosta with praise for hospitality and spiritual conversions. Mentions accidents, railway crossing fatality near Mitchell Street and citizen notices from Charlton and Quitman areas.
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Tallahassee
John T. ‘Perdue
Quitman
J. L. McWilliams
Pantersville
Central
Mitchell Street
Ardreight
Bister
Jennie ‘Smith
Adelaid Sherman
Valdosta Times
Waycrées
Atlanta
Waycross Opens High School Under Prof Groff
The Waycross community continues F C Harrison’s school in the Laniféins residence area offering lessons for 60 cents a month payable weekly. Waycross High School opened last Tuesday with Prof Groff as principal and Miss Mamie Shine as assistant, attracting over one hundred students. delays caused by late arrivals and lack of desks.
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F.C. Harrison
Waycross
C. Harrison
T. E. Laniféfins
Jay Vel
Waycross. High School
Prof
Groff
Mamie
Shine
Mign Mamie
Clinch County Advertising and Political Promises
A historical letter from William Parker advocating Clinch County advertising in the Heapticur paper. He argues promotions to gain 500 subscribers, claims county officers may recognize the Heapticur as an organ, and mentions costs and territory for the Fifth Senatorial district. He warns about obligations tied to legal notices and political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatewan
Valdosta Times
Clinch County
Clinch
Bro. Pendleton
Judicia
Wm. Parker
Heipricur
Candidates for President and Vice President in 19th century dialogue
There is broad confidence in Mr. Cleveland’s renomination for president but considerable speculation about the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Support for Gen Black and Postmaster General Vilas arises from pension and administration circles, with Black viewed as a strong potential candidate for vice president and veterans praising his war record. Republican papers seem to favor Black’s nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Wiil
Vilas
Gen. Black
Nice
Black
Presbyterian Meetings Move to Baptist Church for Week
Presbyterians report a series of meetings being held at the Baptist church this week and extending beyond. Rev. B Helm of Montgomery Alabama is slated to speak, described as a peculiar and gifted orator by the Monitor, with bold and original delivery impressing listeners.
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Deveral
Foster
Alipaba
Ellis
Blackflies
Carraway
Statenville
Bo' Inpd
Charlton
Hind
Hind Maty Bukiers Reddy
Crain House
Crum
Minnie
Soan
Homerville
Stowe
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Baptist Church
B. Helm
Montgomery
Ala
Monitor
Helm
Gar
Spirit of Christ Lingers Despite Deceased’s Passing
The passage recalls a man whose life is described as a beacon of moral virtue. It lauds his last acts, noting his influence on a child’s path to Christ and the implicit trust that his example will endure beyond his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Tyes
Florida Times Union Previews Edition and Jacksonville Prospects
The mammoth Jacksonville trade edition emphasizes the city's vigor amid Yellow Fever reports. Merchants claim Jacksonville can outcompete Savannah, urging readers toward prosperity through bold editorial support and extensive advertisements. Cautions persist as rumors circulate about the Heapinhurt report and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Times-Union
Florida Fimes-Union
Jacksonville
Savannah
Times-Union
Times- Union
Waresboro Teachers Institute Topics and Plans
A fragmentary 1887 notice lists discussed items and speakers at the Waresboro Teachers Institute. Questions concern compulsory pupil book supply, dictionary teaching methods, best recitation plans, single versus double sessions, and exercise routines. Names include J M Griffis J D Thompson J C Jeffords W M Carter J T Miller Geo W Ricketson W J Jeffords and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo w.Ricketson
Mise Cdr Miller
Spence
Eee
Ah Wand Sy P. Settle
Een
J. Jeffords
Sueno 4
Mpistos Sains
Ines
Warrsboro Notes and Local Updates Narrowly Reported
The Warrssoro column notes a sick child, a young man recovering from an injury, and Mrs. Wilds’s illness. It mentions a Teacher’s Institute with fine speaking and music, plans for painter work on the academy, and trustees inspecting patent desks at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
F. Strickland
Waltertown Mill
R. Wilds
Waycross photographer to tour line and open gallery
Professor Lanier announces a photo tour along the 8 F W R.R and B & W R.R to photograph families and work, staying one to two days per stop. He permanently opens a first class gallery at Waycross and offers home visits, endorsed by local businessmen and professionals including Dr Roach, J W Merchant, and J D Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Prof
Lanier
Asia
Dr. Roach
J. W. the Merchant
T. EB. Lanier Jewler
J. D. Smith Butcher
A. J. Miller
H.kegg
J. W. Blackshear
C. J. Blackshear
James M. Freeman
Heapuick
Teachers Institute Meets in Waresboro November 5 1887
Waresboro hosts a second Teachers Institute meeting on Saturday November 5 1887. The program promises interesting discussions aimed at advancing the institution and benefiting students, with praise for Prof Settles and attention to the school’s needs and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waresboro
Teachers Institute
Anl
Yabev
Lee
Sheart
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