Columbus to Albany railroad meeting urged in Richland
A report from Richland Georgia on April 4 1887 covers a railroad meeting with Columbus representatives Messrs Jordan Watts Hamber Desier and an attorney. Jordan spoke for over an hour on a Columbus to Albany line. five thousand dollars was pledged. A five member committee was formed to push the project. Local losses included births and deaths, with community members ill or moving, and plans announced for a church and further meetings next Saturday.
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Rientasp
Columbus
Messra
Jordan
Watts
Hamber
Desier
Parker
Weaver
G. Gunby Jordan
Albany
Godds
Neton Tit
Columbus Southern
Lima
Richland
Weston
A.J. Sims
Dr. Dinmuke
I B Jones
B T
J Dennard
Lampkin
Messrs
Joe
Robert Humber
Nathan Pearson
Pearson
Columbus South
Little Man
J. W. Nicholson
Richland Cemetery
John Deach
Jimmie Evrette
Popular Springs Church
Webster County
G. W. Weekly
J.T. Williams
Nicholson
Barnum
T. A. H. Meyers
Goo
Lunaford
J. B. Brooks
J. P. Kimbrough
Dawson
C. A. Kimbrough
Misa Mira
Justice Court
L. Binion
Alaska governor rumor linked to Col Thomas Howard
From Oglethorpe Overuome April 5 reports MacElmurry of Butler visiting town. The Goldberg family performed midweek but were stranded with baggage attached for board. A. A. Gaines now travels for W. J. Parker & Co, Baltimore. Rumor mentions Col Thomas Howard of Atlanta being offered Alaska governor but likely to decline.
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Overuome
Will MacElmurry
Butler
Goldberg
A. A. Gaines
Mess
W. J. Parker & Co
Baltimore
Dean
Col. Thomas ©. Howard
Atlanta
Alaska
Weather and town notes in Stewart County era issue
The column reports erratic weather and garden strides, mentions a fatality among Black residents, a street shooting injuring Jenkins, and notes on depot relocation. It covers local entertainment with a sport at Hightower bottoms, a Chapman defeat, and upcoming weddings including Mr. W. E Worthington and Miss Backie Perkins, plus rumors of a runaway marriage and a pairings at Randulph and Americas.
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Jenkins
alTeay
Rivk
Menora
Bagg Chaplin
Dannie Lockhart
Dr. Thornton
Chapman
Geldersport
Thornton
Lockhart
Fishint
Ramor
Americas
W. E Worthington
Backie Perkins
Jim
Death of Eld James Everritte in Sixwanr County
Eld James Everritte, longtime Primitive Baptist minister and faithful church member, died March 30 after a life of pious service. He leaves a wife and three children. his passing is marked by gratitude for his devotion and hope of blissful rest. Also notes a curious hairless calf born recently near Douglasville.
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Sixwanr County
Eld
James Everritte
Primitive Baptist Church
Brother Everritte
Church
Everritte
Dawson Letter Highlights Veterans and Local Notices
Dawson Ga April 6 reports Prof W K Pilsbury joining the Bee nosi and recalls Civil War service with the 5th Ga Regiment. Will Martin from Bronwood visits, sharing memories of battles. Notices include a silver half dollar from 1814 owned by J E Ramney, birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Histchar, a new cowboy at market man W H Cobb’s, and quirky tales of hens moving to Alabama. Also recaps Author's Club meeting with Carlton, and plans for next meeting. Community events at the Methodist church, railroad progress to Terrell County, and a secondhand organ for sale with stool and books. Rental ad for a four-room house near the Square.
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J. A. Feutor
Dawson
Tam
W. K. Pilsbury
Willia Martin
Bronwood
Dawson Volunteers
Willis
Willie Martin
Recorder
J. E. Ramney
Han A 'Gilver
Col. Bartow
W. H. Cobb
A P. Histchar
de K.M Sharpe
Tatnall County
J. A. Konidsy
D. ©. Darham
Sasser
Sant
Dairhin
Lo Kel
Alabama
J. H Guerry
Will Carlton
M. L. Parker
Carlton
B. 0. Adams
Bechter
Willie Hodcett
Clara Mae Raggles
G. G. Bond
Society
Mand Branch
Guerry
Farnum House
Longfellow
Roll Call
G. @. Bond
Carrie Brown
Charlie Cheatham
Prof. Bechter
Society News
Misa Alics Dozier
J. H. Guverry
W. BR. Baldwin
Methodist Church
Laura Haygood
Court adjournment debate as Grand Jury weighs business
In Webster County on April 5 the Union of the A P L arrived with Judge Allen Fort and the America bar. The Grand Jury advised holding court long enough to dispose of urgent cases while allowing the bar to depart on the morning train. Several cases were disposed of including adultery and larceny with sentences or fines.
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Westen County
Unio
Allen Fort
America Bar
Superior Court
Dasinesa
Joy
James P. Walker
Americas
Waas
Sephen Griffin
Richard Hodge
Henry Mansfield
Anderson Jaskoon
D.R. Shepherd
B. J. Glessner
Weexty
Austem
South
Lucius Johnson
Johnson
J Bonie Cosby
Judge Cosby
Peto Tullis
Marah
Weaton
Ladies fishers invade Patnam area for a mill outing
April 5 1887 Saturday a group invited local ladies for a fishing trip at Uchoo Mills. A relay of tasks had the young men baiting hooks and handling minnows while the day offered a pleasant boat ride and a kingly dinner. After music by Miss Williams the attendees departed, enjoying a peaceful day. Nearby reports note crows damaging corn and a hail storm in Putnam. Bodley Superior Court adjourned Friday with several cases disposed, including a negro charged with stealing fence.
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Porxa
Patnam
Uchoo Mills
R. E. Williams
Putnam
Bodley Superior Court
W. T. Cockerell
Ellaville
Train engine fire near wood pile causes scare
Earnest Dizon and Ed Strange quickly tackled a blaze from a wood pile beside the engine Saturday. They extinguished it before major damage. EB V ERR schedules show a single daily trip now. P B Stevens and Mrs Stevens visited Columbus last week reporting a quiet trip. Prof J M Collum visited relatives near Esleville Saturday.
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Hing
Earnest Dizon
Strange
Suce
Eb. V
ERR
Stevena
Columbus
J. M. Collum
Eslaville
Democrats Seize Public Posts as Republicans Lose Ground
A Washington observer says Republicans are being replaced by Democrats in most federal posts, with few Republicans remaining in key government positions. He foresees Democratic dominance before the next presidential election and notes the Interstate Commerce Commission will aid the party by pressuring railroads. A Peoria Journal report adds Pullman losses from fewer passes, while D A Bradford touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption after curing a severe cold. Trial bottles available at E J Eldridge’s drug store.
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Rom Washington
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Public Service
Washington
Inter State Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
WII
Peoria Journal
Pullman Palace Car Company
D. A. Bradford
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dr. King
E. J. Elwdridge
Carl Dunder and Luck in the Poorhouse Tale
An edited reminiscence in a Detroit Free Press voice recounts Carl Dunder offering blunt social wisdom. He argues true husbands support their families, avoid politics and debt, and that luck favors the hardworking who plan, invest in vacant lots, and save while avoiding loans.
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Carl Dunder
Mr. Dder
Mechanical expert estimates locomotive coal waste on railway
A mechanical expert, studying an ordinary day on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, calculates the locomotive footing wastes steam requiring 280 pounds of coal to renew. He estimates whistle expenses at $15,000 per year.
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New York, New Haven and
Hartsfort
Georgia News A Dublin youth holds letters in pot card depots
An Atlanta report notes letters dated years ago found with a Dublin youth and a noncancelled stamp. J K McKenney of Cobb records long spans of days attached to the letters. Stovalls of Franklin and Elbert counties are linked to Pocahontas lineage with Harber Brothers of Hig Grove as notable merchants.
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Atlanta
Dublin P
Stovalls
Franklin
Elbert
Ab Stovall
Hlbert
Harber Brothers
Hig Grove
Electric Bitters Promise End to Pain and Suffering
A reader claims Electric Bitters cured a seven year running sore on the leg after doctors advised amputation. The letter cites use of three bottles from Bucklen and insists the remedy healed the bone scrap leg, noting prices of bottles and boxes.
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Centa
Backlen
Balve
Eldridge
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Cobby
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