Preston Sketches of Local Visits and Sermons
Preston reports Rev. A C Wellens delivered two sermons to an appreciative audience. Visitors include W B Jenkins in Americas, Mrs Dixon of Fitzgerald, Mrs Bell and Mrs Cleveland visiting relatives and mother, and Mr Richard Beall from Union Springs. Locals such as D B Thornton, Alex Cobb, Loyd Montgomery, W Fussell, and several others are noted visiting or on business. Minnie Thornton leaves for Richland to visit Janie Statham. C W Thornton returns from Buena Vista. Col J F Souter and Ledbetter from Columbus appear in Americus and Preston for business and timber viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bell
Richard Beall
Union Springs
Ala
J. RB. Kidd
J. Ly Kenyon
Parrott
D. B. Thornton
Tifton
Alex Cobb
Loyd Montgomery
William Fussell
Mins Nettle
Buena Vista
J. F. Souter
Preston
Americus
Leslie Ga Society Gossip From Our Regular Correspondent
A Leslie Ga district column reports on residents including R A Derise’s cane mill outing, visits from Americus, Cordele, and nearby towns, and local people traveling or staying with relatives. Multiple households are noted with minor health and travel updates among neighbors.
Sale warning amid stock price move statement
A clipped, forceful note asserts the stock must be sold if prices move, declaring the intention with emphasis and a hardline stance. The text conveys frustration and insistence, referencing Davy Crockett and a New York press line before signaling imminent action.
De Soto News Notes Visitors and Local Guests
De Soto Ga November 18 Mrs Edgar Simmons visiting her parents Judge and Mrs James Morgan in Leesburg this week. Mrs Camilla s Wife of Plains has returned home after two weeks as guest of her daughter Mrs William Smith. Dr and Mrs Frank Cato of Americus spent Saturday here with relatives. Mrs Reid Crittenden and daughter Haze of Shellman have returned after visiting Mrs William Smith. Geo W Bagley spent Tuesday in Americus. Mrs Louise Hollis Simmons of Chokee visiting Frances Simmons this week. Miss Rosa and Janie McClendan of Americus visited Aunt Mrs Geo Washington ley. Rev N H Olmstead of Leslie in critical condition. Miss Bessie Pursley of Cobb and Cordie Scott of Cordele were visitors here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Geo. W. Bagley
Americus
Louise Hollis Simmons
Chokee
Frances Simmons
Rosa
Janie McClendan
Geo. Jones
Geo. Washington
Ley
Maconaty Atlanta
de Soto
N. H. Olmstead
Leslie
Bessie Pursley
Cobb
Cordie Scott
Cordele
Largest South Georgia stock of ladies suits skirts coats
A sweeping stock of tailored ladies wear draws a rush of customers as prices drop. The offer features a wide range of suits skirts and coats described as the largest in South Georgia and aimed at attracting brisk trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia
Ellaville Notes and Local Happenings in Georgia
Ellaville locals report visits and guests Miss Myrtice Strange stays with Aunt Mrs B W Strange Rev J W Tinley conducts revival at the Methodist church Mrs Riker returns from Americus Charlie Pickard of Tazewell visits John Williamson opens a new brick store Mrs Hill shops in Americus Miss Jordan stays with Miss Dozier Circus draws town interest Mrs W J English visiting sister Mrs J P Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulaville
Navy
W. D. Murray
Columbus
Lon Walters
Dagens Te Honrs
Broad ‘Street
Myrtice Strange
Methodist Church
J. W. Tinley
Foo
Riker
Americus
Charles McCrory
Charlie” Pickard
Tazewell
Ellaville
Tues
Mary Lightner
Irene
Murray
John.Williamson
Ly Pelat
Williamson
Robert Hill
Jordan
Dozier
W. J. English
Mra. J.P. Jordan
Visitations and Local Social News from Preston Scene
Captain John Beaty of Preston visited his daughter Mrs J B Nicholson and others in Americus last week. Frank Forth returned to his home in Florida. Miss Carrie Smith surprised friends with a Florida visit by Brantley. Mrs J B Nicholson visited Smith at Pimicivilie. Jessie Hell Forth spent several months with Dr Logan and J W Mchap ae Big over to Americus. Local rumors mention a rat in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beaty
Preston
J.B. iNicholson
H. J. Logan
J.iw. Mchapae
Americus
Frank Forth
Florida
J. B. Nicholson
Smith
Pimicivilie
Carrie Smith
Mr. Brantley
Carrie
Cod Logan
Chicago News We Might Enjoy Work More If We Didn't Have to Do It
A brief item notes a sentiment from Chicago readers about work and effort, reflecting a casual, relatable mood. The snippet hints at workplace frustration and a common wish for easier tasks without revealing specific events or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Smithville Social News Highlights From Local Visits
Smithville G a November 18 Regular Correspondent Miss Satom e Redding visits Mrs H E Redding this week. Mrs J B Barker and Georgia Lee of Plains return home after visiting Mrs R P Johnson. Ada Salter shopped in Americus Tuesday. Undine Stanfield of Macon visits Mrs W Fort McAlge at the Me Afée House. Tom Laney of Bronwood spent Sunday with relatives. Julia McMichael hosts Miss Ethel Carter and Miss Blanche this week with Mrs Reid Crittenden and Hazel of Shellman visiting. Misses Mattie and Joe Buchan return to Plains after a week with Mrs Geo Sapp. Pierce Brooks of Magon spends a few days here. The Parsonage Aid Society oyster supper at the McAfoo Hi nets a neat sum. Rev J W Quarterman of Beach substitutes at Presbyterian pulpit due to illness of Rev Olin Evans. two earnest sermons. The fifth Hooll gang meeting at Miss Me Cobb's ends with Nell McKenney winning a han derchief bag. Neva Goodrod wins booby prize. Pelignetar refreshments served by Lorena and Blanche Cobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Satome Redding
H. E. Redding
J. B. Barker
Georgia Lee
Plains
R.P. Johnson
Ada Salter
Americus
Undine Stanfield
Macon
W. Fort McAlge
Mattie
Joe D
Buchan
Piaing
Geo
Sapp
Pierce Brooks
Magon
Nesty
Judge Praitt.y
Parsonage Aid Society
McAfoo Hi
J. W. Quarterman
Beach
Olin
Evans
Local clothing sale snatches up stock at half price
A local retailer touts a rapid sale of stock with half price offers. The notice urges customers to hurry for suits and overcoats, promising brisk turnover of merchandise and urging personal purchases.
Andersonville Gossip and Local Notes Flit Across Page
The item compiles scattered notes from Andersonville and nearby areas. It mentions Mrs. P. C. Easterlin and family visiting Bronwood, a turkey killed on Flint River trip, visitors to Americus and town residents like Miss Ruth Robinson and Miss Ada, plus updates on Mrs. Joel W. English and J. A. Clark. A steam shovel and new side track work are noted, reflecting ongoing local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Navy
C. Easterlin
P. Easterlin
Bronwood
W. H
J. B. Rouse
Flint River
Annie Lou Harden
Milas
Tda
Dunn
Adella Bryant
Joel
W. English
J. A
Clark
Americus
Weady
Ruth Robinson
T .Ville
Ada
Nero
Death of Mrs F P Gufford in Macon
An aged former Sumter County resident Mrs F P Gufford died at her daughter Mrs M Patton’s home in Macon. She was 83, daughter of Joseph Porter of Lumley, and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Survived by her daughter and son, with two sons and a daughter noted in the obituary context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Gufford
Sumter County
M. Patton
Macon
Gufford
Joseph Porter
Lumley County
Hing
Plains
Missionary Baptist’ Church
Glisson and McDonald Firm Dissolves by Mutual Consent
The firm Glisson & McDonald is dissolved by mutual consent with G W Glisson retiring and W A McDonald Jr continuing the business, assuming liabilities and collecting debts. Americus, Ga. Nov 1891 908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glisson & McDonald
G. W. Glisson
Jand WA. McDonald, Jr
GW. Glisson
W. A. McDonald
Jramericus
Plains News Highlights Social Visits and Local Scenes
Miss Kate Page and Messrs Walter and Will Page of Americas spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J A McDonald in Plains Georgia. Miss Lulie Carter and Miss Ethel Carter along with Mr Jack Slappey visited American friends. Mr H T Bradley stayed the weekend with Mrs Enaley. A Harris of Buena Vista visited the McDonalds. Edwin Oliver of Americas and Mrs Oliver visited. Rufus McGee spent Monday at Friendship. The Chappells visited relatives in Americus last Sunday. Mrs W S Moore returned from Boston. Flora Markette visited Americus. J A McDonald made a business trip to Sumter. W S Moore had a business stop in Americus. R S Stewart returned from Fitzgerald after attending a Christian church meeting. Annie Collum and Amenta Jones visited Americus with Prof and Mrs F B Collum. Mrs Luther Wise hosted visitors. Fannie Collins visited Ryland. Ethel Carter visits Smithville. Lott Jennings visited Smithville. Mrs Reid Crittenden and Hazel Little spent time at Dr and Mrs B T Wise’s. The combined show by M L Clark Co. is set for Saturday with cane grinding and rides to Mr Jack Slappey’s place. Rev J S Knowles returned Monday from Bronwood after a regular appointment. Mr Rufus McGee spends time with relatives in Collins. Cane and bride guests in Collins during stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enaley
A. Harris
Buena -Vista
J.a.mcdonald
Edwin Oliver
Americus
Oliver
Rufus McGee
Piendship
J.E. Chappell
Tives
Moore
Calhoun Jones
Boston
Flora Markette
Robert White
J.A. McDonald
Sumter
Fitzgerald
Mingiebary
The
Christian Church
Annie Collum
Amenta Jones
F. B.collum
Luther Wise
Fannie Collins
Friends A
Ryland
Ethel Carter
Smithville
Ditla ‘McMichite
Lott. Jennings
Reid’ ‘Crittenden
Andy Little
Hazel
Shellmah
B. T. Wise
Clark
Jackopey
Rev
Knowles Cane
Bronwood
Ana Lahore
Cane
Collins
Prinely Shirts v3 Chas L Ansley Cleaves Out Mickh Line
Commercial ad text fragment notes 65 65c pricing and a dispute involving Chas L Ansley over shirt line items. Readable portion shows truncated names and product notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
L. Ansley
Local social notices and gatherings in 15th District
The column lists residents and guests with Sunday and Monday visits. Estelle Young and Hivingston attended Pleasant Grove services. Julia Livingston and Wille spent Sunday with Mrs. D. Young. W. W. A. Wilson made a business trip to Leslie. B. D. Young and children visited Mrs. G. J. Bass. Clarice and Agnes Livingston visited cousin Mary Kate Livingston. L. Ey Walters spent Sunday with Map P. Canady. W. H. Titers and others went to Cordele. Frank Delf, Ben Livingston, John Lightfoot noted in community events. A meet night at Lowell House referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellmade
Leakie
Estelle Young
Clarice
Agnes Livingston
Ary
Kate Livingston
L. Ey ‘Walters
Map-P
Cordele
Emily “Walters
Maudie Hart
Charlie Ronew
Frank Delf
Ben Livingston
Howell Ghoa
John
Lightfoot
Fev
Lowell House
Community notes and mishap in Sumter Georgia
Sumter Ga November 18 reports Mr G Wferal suffered a right hand injury and shoulder dislocation in a recent accident. A Primitive Baptist church conference was held with no pastor present. Local social visits include Mrs W A Webb and Mr McLendon from Dawson, and various residents visiting relatives and attending shows such as The Traitor of Americas. A wild cat was reportedly caught on Muckabee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
G. Ww. Feraol
The
Primitive Baptist Church
Jo Ro‘Webb
Avl
McLendon
Dawson
W A. "Webb
Pat Livingston
Miss Clouds
Williams
Turpin
Mollie Williams
Irene Sailor
Edo Harpe
Americas
Etty
Sylvester
Elc
Walton Markette
Ethel
17th District Social News and Local Visits
Burrell McCrea and sister Della spent Sunday with Effie Brinkley. Dr and Mrs H J Logan hosted an entertainment honoring Ruth Kendrick of Plains, Ben Brantley of Florida, and Carrie Smith. Coupled: Miss Jessie Belle Forth with B W Forth Jr. Bronwood guests. Numerous visits noted including Armenia, Dawson, and Doerun. Dance plans at Mrs Mie Thomas next Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell McCrea
Della
Effie Brinkley
H.J. Logan
Ruth. Kendrick
Plains
Ben Brantley
Florida
Carrie ‘Smith
Bronwood
Jessie
Belle
B. W. Forth, Jr
Pearl ‘Cowart
Turner
Ania
Tom ‘Knight
Armenia
J. ‘©. Tedder
Dawson
Prize Seed Cotton Planting Offer from Leslie Farm
Jones of Smithville advertises 2000 bushels Prize cottonseed for planting at his Leslie farm. Also offering 1000 bushels King variety at $1 per bushel in lots under three bushels, with yields reported around 40 pounds per seed. Seeds are described as pure and unmixed, saved from selective harvests on 130 acres with 126 bales produced this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Cotta É D, c Jones
Smithville
Nov
Swell New Vesday Per T
Fragmentary OCR reads like a brief note about vesday events, with unclear references to people or places and no complete facts to anchor a proper card. The readable portion hints at a local update or timetable but lacks identifiable entities or outcomes.
Bargain sale notes stray from legible text
A fragmentary note shows unclear pricing with mentions of hats priced at 3.00 then 2.00 and 1.25, and a cryptic line about minutes and names Amey. The text is incomplete and uncertain in meaning.
Sheriff Chased by Lynch Mob Near Perry
Sheriff Cooper of Houston county escaped a lynching mob while transporting a black suspect charged with murdering James H. Hall, a country storekeeper. He fled through woods toward Oglethorpe with the prisoner, and the mob dispersed after four alleged killers were captured. one prisoner implicated the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Houston
Americas
James H. Hall
Hall
Perry
Oglethorpe
Thos Cale of Alaska Honored by Congress
A fragment notes Thomas Cale from Alaska as a member of the U.S. Congress with a Washington address listed at 1512 Oh St NW Washington DC The page includes praise for Peruna remedy from Thomas Cale and a Virginia congressman Slemp endorsing the product as invigorating and helpful for catarrh and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Cale
Alaska
U.S
Congress
Cale
Pacific
Washington
D.C
Peruns Drug Co
Colum Ohio
Péruna
Thomas Cale
Slemp
Virginia
Death of Mr Hagerty in Nashville
A telegram announces the death of Mr Hagerty at his Nashville home after a long illness. He lived most of his long life in Nashville and will be buried there, with funeral arrangements expected to take place in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Hagerty
Nashville
Tamly Howe
Nash Lwifle
Hagerty
J. Fh
Fifty Acres Purchased Near Magnolia by Harrold Estate
Mrs Lawson Stapleton buys fifty acres near Magnolia Delta wind belonging to the Harrold estate for about 2000 dollars. The unimproved tract lies along Magnolia street near the old circus grounds. It is suited for farming or dairying and may be developed for manufacturing, with a water stream and proximity to the oil plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Harrold
Lawson Stapleton
Bond
Ashburn Seeks A B A Road Connection
Secretary Crockett of the Board of Trade received a communication from Ashburn about building a connection with the A B A road at that point. It states a roadbed is partly complete, six miles from Irvington toward Ashburn, and notes unbridged sections are longer than the proposed line to Vienna. The plan, linking with G B F at Vienna, may not attract strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
Board of Trade
Ashburn
Irwington
Vienna
Tang bite in Team Igter's business sparks concern
A tang bite incident impacts Team Igter's operations raising questions about safety and management. No injuries reported, investigators review procedures and supplier details to determine next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
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Mr. Ledbetter
Minnie ‘Thornton
Richland
Janie Statham
Mr. L. M. Hawkins
R. A
Derise
Fonda
Mericus
Ana
Laramore
Mia
Defiso
Harvey
Sis Wiairs Delmoe
Leon Griffin
Oes Jn
Davy Crockettee
New York Press
Desoto
Prom Our
Andersonvilles
Chas. L
Ansley
C. JP Jones
J.T. Wiggins
J.he Sages
Mie Thomas
Noy
Washington Adress
Shington
Arnburn
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