Plains of Qura Dots and Local Visits in April
PuArNs ov Duna April 8 Miss da Littlejohn of Americus visits the Misses Glass at the Springs Mia Tom Davenport and children of Americus visit Mrs M L Hudson this week Megers Nipp and Johnson of Smithville in town to paint the storehouse and residence of Mr K K Webb The hands on De Cato's house are busily engaged Prayer meeting every Wednesday night at the Methodist church Mr George Oliver says the Plains is large as New York is just built up Quarterly meeting last Sunday Rev Twitty preached to a large audience Mrs Eunie West visiting her winter Mrs Kirren in Abbeville Mrs Ren Jennings and Jacob Miller visited Dr Wine last Sunday Farmers busy planting cotton Some are through RosALiz
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Methodist Church
George Oliver
Plains
New York
Twitty
Eunie West
Mra
Kirren
Abbeville
Ren Jennings
Jacob Miller
Dr. Wine
Rosaliz
Cordele Baptist Church to be constituted next Sunday
Cordele Georgia April reports Rev A B Campbell D D of Americus arriving to assist in constituting Cordele s first Baptist church next Sunday Dr Campbell and Rev Norton of Cuthbert will attend Large crowds from Americus Macon and other areas expected Rail excursions may be organized to boost attendance An immense arbor is being built for the ceremony and the town promises a grand day in its religious history
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Conpeue
A. B. Campbell
D. D
Americah
Cordele
M. Irwin
Campbell
First Baptist Church
Norton
Cuthbert
Americus
Macon
1St Baptist Church
Tropical Topics on Rehabilitating New AI Rivalry in Tropic
A chaotic local column discusses freeholders versus non freeholders, a contentious stock law debate, and community gossip. It notes a new ten pound boy for Ko Williams, praises musician Loy, and mentions Mrs. Logan's return, plus church services and a dinner event.
Our Old Paradise Enterprise Flourishes After Fire
Enterprise, Wenstee County, April 8. Readers learn the academy has risen from its ashes with a new elegant structure under J. Layfield. A thriving Sabbath school and a healthy academy reflect community progress. Farmers report good wheat stands, use of home raised fertilizers, and improving finances. Notables include Avel R. Smith Jr, famed turkey hunter, and local builders advancing a new era. Judge Fort admired.
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Entearrise
Wenstee County
Recorner
Enterprise Academy
Phoenix
J. (. Layfield
Avel R. Smith, Jr
Turkey
Superior Court
W.S. Morgan
Harrell
Mosers
W. M. Searn
Mr. H. Perry
Tune Rx
Desoto Dot News Highlights Local Folks and Businesses
Desoto April edition praises the town and its people from Jo Fewell’s new shed finishing to Luke and Ways saw mill turning 20000 feet daily. It notes merchants Ferguson Hutler Ferguson signs, Simmons Smith general goods, and Bagley at the helm. Farmers like L M Brown plow sixteen ox teams, plant cotton, and prepare corn and melons. April fool quips and local chatter wrap the column.
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Disoto
Desoto
Georgina
Sumter County
Joe
Jo. Fewell
Luke & Trays
Id Ferguson
Luke & Ways
Joe L. Hutler
J.T. Ferguson
Robert
Simmons & Smith
Geo. W. Bagley
L. M. Brown
EL Ferguson
Putnam Points and Local Tales in April News
Putnam, Ga April 2 notes seek W T Colquitt address for a Wisconsin friend. Local preaching schedules for Primitive Baptists and Methodists are listed. Jim Woodall is painting Mr Stevens residence with a whet rock missing, a wagon lost, and a tale of patience and misinterpretation emerges. Robert Jasper Stevens suffered a buggy accident with a broken rib, and railroad monopoly debate is cited with Damages claims around 20,009 dollars in a local case.
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Putna
W. T. Colquitt
Schley County Enterprise
Putnam
Wisconsin
Jim Woodall
Lumpkin
Jim
Jasper Stevens
Alliance Journal
Kiftin
Railroad Commission
Nat Stewart
Singleton
Stewart
Mossy Dell Items
In Mossy Dens on April 6 sickness runs through the neighborhood with many succumbing to colds and pneumonia fears. Mrs. Bates and Miss Fanny Wise are ill, while Phillip Jennings hosted a late turkey feast after a big catch on Kinchafoonee swamp. Mrs. Barr of Lumpkin visits W S Moore, and Miss Emma Wise visits from the Plain. Professor W K Stanley, a traveling penmanship expert, failed to impress locals and left town after a brief sales pitch.
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Wmossy Dens
Bates
Fanny Wise
Phillip Jennings
Kinchafoonee Swamp
Barr
Lumpkin
Quiet town reports solid business and planting underway
From Bronwq Lroxnoon dated April 10, the town sees steady commerce while farmers plant cotton and seek seed for small patches as heat has spoiled much seed. Crops look promising with good wheat and fruit prospects. The marshal is cracking down on pistol firing at night. Local updates include Mrs Hill’s poor recovery, Mrs McPherson’s alertness, visitors from Leesburg, and a lively trader who moved stock after stamping issues. The school numbers ninety five pupils.
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Lroxnoon
Hill
Minnie H. McPherson
K. Smith
Cross Maxwell
Leesburg
Jeff Avera
Obituary of Mrs M A Brown of Sumter County Georgia
Mrs M A Brown born September 23 1864 died March 2 188? of congestion of the brain aged 24 years 5 months 7 days leaves husband mother five sisters two brothers and many friends united with Bethel church Sumter County Ga baptized by the writer remained a faithful member until death married January 24 18?? to C S Brown of Texarkana Ark pastor L W Parrott Andersonville Ga April 2 1849 expressed prayers for God to bless and comfort the bereaved and for the church to endure forever
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M. A. Brown
Mann
Bethel
Sumter County
C. S. Brown
Texarkana
Ark
L. W. Parrott
Andersonville, Ga
Burial Hymn and Obituary for Little Willie Wells Smith
Obituary note for infant Willie Wells Smith born Sept 28 1885 died Feb 21 1889 from Ellaville. The message comforts parents L M L praising the child as intelligent and beloved. It urges family devotion, faith in heaven, and assures a future reunion at the pearly gate through a life aligned with eternal salvation.
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Willie Wells Smith
Angel Pote
Willie
Hinmi
Willie Walle
Pearly Gate
Americus council votes to extend contract and light streets with electricity
In Americus on April 8 1880 the city council adopted an amended contract with Americus Gas Light Company to light streets by electricity or gas for twenty years. The ordinance authorizes poles wires and lamps on city property with 200 power arc lights at $100.40 annually, keeps gas lanterns at $20 annually, and ensures street lighting while paving the way for open public works. The meeting also covers codification bids and fire company appropriations amid routine reports and adjournment.
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Americus
Felder
Ald
Bagley
Mathews
Jossey
Adderton
Mack
Williams
Wurkkas
City Council of
City of Americas
Americas
Americus Gas Light Company
Sald City
Pearlbeadt
Agrerious Gas Licht Company
Waht
Copany
Way
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MeoWilliams
Loy
Frank
Twithy
Simnon
Judge Fort
Stanley
Mrs. Smith
Ellaville
Official Council
Procee
Messrs. Hollis, Hawkins
G. Simmons
Ald. Mathews
General Assembly
J.B. Fenorr
P. H. Williams
I. H. Jossey
Mesars
Hollis
Hawkins
H.C. Backy
Issa
Ald. Mack
Annie Bell
Wide-Awake Fire Co
T. Wheatleys Hoseo
Vigilance Hove Co
Hook and Ladder Co
J.C. Mathews
Amercus Ice Company
Cotto
Avenue
Forsyth Street
C. A. Bell
Wy Dauth
Dick Felder
Martin Grinton
Geo. Woody
Harris & Payne
Alben Williams
Henry Daupsy
Lic
LaFrance Fire Engine Co
T. H
Western and Telegraph Co
D. K. Brinney
B. G. Johnson
Sunda
Johnsot
Fwill Baptist Church
John
J. A. Phillips
Ed Williams
N. A. Tinsley
Cobb, Co
Macon County Alliance
Court House
Tt Alliance
Jute Ging Trust
Lempral
Kelsoe
Order of
Golden Chi
Col
I. N. Mott
Tc! Superior Court
Clanen
Tribune
Pew
Republica
Cobb & Phil
Millia
Richland, GA
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