Newton County GaArchives News.....GLORIOUS FOURTH AT CORA July 11, 1889
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The Georgia Enterprise July 11, 1889
     Ten miles west of town lies one of the loveliest and most progressive 
villages to be found in Georgia. Evidences of independence and comfort can be 
seen on every hand. In this immediate section the people are united on all live 
questions looking to the elevation of man. Oak Hill district is known far and 
wide for its generous hospitality. Once every year these people hold a Sunday 
School celebration in connection with their Fourth of July festivities, and 
invite the outside world to join them, and in consequence hundreds of visitors 
flock to Cora in response to this invitation.
     Thursday last Master of Ceremonies L. F. LIVINGSTON was kept busy looking 
after the comfort of all present. Mr. S. M. SULLIVAN delivered the address of 
welcome, which was responded to by Hon. W. L. PEEK, of Rockdale. Captain ROBERT 
BARRY, of Atlanta, was making a most powerful argument in behalf of 
Christianity and the Sunday School cause which was interrupted by a heavy 
rain.  After a short time the sun came out and dinner was announced. We were 
fortunate enough to get with Mrs. L. F. LIVINGSTON, Mrs. S. M. SULLIVAN and 
Mrs. Captain DODGE, and to say that the feast was full and complete in all its 
appointments is to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 
The bill of fare included all the substantial and delicate eatables suitable to 
such an occasion. Fruits were served in abundance and the after dinner coffee 
reminded us that these good ladies were keeping pace with the table fashions of 
the day. Between forty and fifty ladies and gentleman ate at this well filled 
table and amore social or jovial delegation could be found on the grounds.
     After an hour or so in social conversation the good-humored crowd repaired 
to the arbor to enjoy the afternoon exercises. Rev. WM. SHAW, of Florida, was 
the first speaker and he captivated his hearers. Hon. L. L. MIDDLEBROOK, of 
Covington, after dinner orator, began his oration with the declaration that he 
was for the people and was proud to be an American citizen. He was hopeful for 
the future and had no patience or sympathy with the pessimist of this 
enlightened nineteenth century. He declared that in peace and war this country 
had been the pride and admiration of a wondering world. In art, in literature, 
in science, religion, progress, agriculture, in fact in everything good and 
great the United States stood far in advance of all other nations and all other 
countries. His tribute to woman was clothed in beautiful language and filled 
with lofty sentiment. His speech was full of hope and cheer for old and young, 
rich and poor. His entire address was listened to with marked attention and 
received frequent applause. When he remarked that Governor GORDON was detained 
in Atlanta and could not be on hand, but if the people would do their duty next 
year, that on July 4th, 1891 they could have a Governor present who would not 
only feel at home, but would actually be at home, a shout of approval rent the 
air.
     Eloquent speeches were made by Dr. QUIGG, Mr. BROWN, of the Southern 
Alliance, Col. LIVINGSTON, MASTER L. M. BURNS and others. The musical feature 
of the occasion was very pleasing. The singing by many Sunday schools present 
was very enjoyable. The singing of Snapping Shoals school was especially fine, 
being led by our friend, Mr. C. S. JARBOE.
     During the day we had a talk with that old Father in Israel, Esquire 
ALFRED LIVINGSTON, who has been a true and earnest worker in the vineyard of 
the Lord for three score years and ten. He is now hale and hearty, always 
cheerful and hopeful. He was born in South Carolina in Jan. 1803, came to this 
county in 1826, organized Bethany Sunday School in 1837 and has been doing good 
all his life. Space forbids that we dwell longer on the many charming features 
of this most delightful occasion. May peace and plenty bless our state and 
every man, woman and child in it.


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