Stewart County News from Lomixim Calms Dusty Dry Spell
Lomixim April 11 reports continued dry weather across Stewart County with no relief from dust. Farmers complain of unprecedented drought slowing cotton planting and corn growth though farm prep remains advanced. Local events include a wedding at ME and an excursion to Louvale, with church services affected by weather and a police-like, humorous rifle display by residents.
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Lomixim
Florence Cuthbert
Ohe
Preston
Weaslea Court
F. Ao Bash
Wibater County
Ky Citable
New York
Hush
Aptist
Mees
Solomon
T. W. Zuber
Randolph County
Mosdama Bray
Thompson
Pinkerton Spring
W. T Sullivan
A. L. Holomon
Columbus
Misa Carrie Brannon
Americus
Charlie Bell
J.A Thornton
Thomasville
Lobia
Stewart
Louvale
Tuo
Mr. Simmons
Providence
L. J. Blatock
Baptist Church
Monsra
J.E
W. H Humber
Putnam Georgia Telegram Reports Drought Impacts and Rail Change
April 12 Pu tnam Georgia farmers face dry soil delaying cotton planting while corn stands suffer from drought and local pests. The B V and E R terminus may move to Americus with Central Railroad backing $10 000. Ellaville businessmen seek to revive the Enterprise. Local gas industry grows. Emory ties loom as partners plan to resume business. an accidental fall injures Septeena in a minor incident.
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Purxau
Andersonville
Americus
The
Central
Ellaville
P’atnam
Georgia
Emory
George
Septeena
Ha Wes
Webster meeting boosts Columbus Southern railroad push
From Richland Ga on April 11 1887 a party including Jordan and others arrived in Weston to promote subscription for the Columbus Southern railroad. J P Walker chaired. speeches by Jordan Warrel and Dozier urged funding, with broad local support and a committee of five appointed to collect pledges. Notes cover community figures, local deaths and illnesses, and evolving plans for rail connections and regional growth.
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Ricunano
Gunby Jordan
A. Carter
D. A. Dozier
Oscar Jordan
Columbus
Webster
Weston
Columbus Southern Railroad
J. P. Walker
F. M McLendon Soty
Jordan
Jordin
Dow Warrel
Preston
Judy
Col
Hoyl
Dawson
Dan Dozier
Lef Weston
Raisd
BL F
Barge
BL. Kinbrough
D. B. Harrell
Jobo Boitoos
Msake
Dawaun
Mesars
Hoy, Simmons
Starnes
Christie
Furenm
Lowrey
Thoroton
Parrott
Hurrell
Wilson
Hiison and Howell
Lampkin
F. A. Bush
Richland
Carter
Tracy
Parker
Mabry
Colunbus
Omrelty
Jeffordone
Manchester
Iron Horse
Gil Kennedey
Taylor Snelling
Jerry Bell
Katie Cobb
Mel. Lunsford
E. J. Prothro
A. G. Shepperd
Florida
Mike Brooks
Roy
W. M. Crymes
Judge Lunsford
A.J. Colbert
D P Coogle Prospects in Texas and Local Notes
From Oglethorpe April 12 report D P Coogle a prospering local merchant tours Texas seeking mineral lands. Ellaville visitors Jessie Peacock and guests from Americus and Montgomery noted. county court met with no major cases. protracted Methodist meeting grows. artesian well becomes a popular Sunday resort. farming prospects hindered by recent cold weather.
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Jessie Peacock
Ellaville
E. A. Tonileo
Aliss Peart McAllister
Americus
W. G. Keen
Montgomery
Ala
Will
Express Company
A. A. Gaines
W. J. Parker & Co
Baltimore
Ty Ty
Gantt Jones
Methodist Church
Williams
C. 1 Adams
Griffith
Byron
Daw son Letter Deaths and Local Notices in Dawson Ga
In Dawson Ga on April 9 Mr J A Keniday died at 2 pm after eleven weeks with consumption. His funeral was at his home and Rev T A Branch spoke to a large congregation. Remains moved to Highland Stewart Co for burial about 4 pm. Keniday, about 46, leaves a wife and son. Also noted: Mr W H Morrison died last Wednesday in the city, leaving two daughters in need of sympathy. Drs Daan Harman Bob Kidd mentioned with brief local medical notes.
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Dawson
J. A. Keniday
T. A. Branch
Hichland, Stewart Co
Keniday
W. H. Morrison
City
Lwt
Gedwo
de J. G. Daan
New York City
Dr. Harman
Shellman
New York
Bob Kidd
Stewart County
Tribute of Respect for Samuel Brightwell in Weston Ga
Samuel Brightwell born in Wib ater county Ga January 234 1850 improved life through hardship and faith. He moved to Weston Ga in 1883 married Miss Jenkins joined Weston Baptist Church served Sabbath School led singing and prayer. He died March 6 1837 at home after revival and devotion to his Master. The Weston Baptist Sabbath School committee offers prayers for his family and community.
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Samuel Brightwell
Wibater County
Plasant Valley Church
Murray County
Lafayetta Oboro
Anges
Weston, Ga
Ile
Ythe
Weston
Jenkins
Baptist Church
Tts
Hio
Axnte Denxaud
Lita Epwanos
Weston Baptist Sabbath School
Miraculous Escape and Local News From Athens
A Winchester druggist promotes Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption by a cured customer who walked six miles after six months treatment. Free trial bottles offered at Athens Banner Watchman. Athens correspondent reports Birmingham real estate panic worth 1 5 million and doubt about future value. Chinese emperor is the shortest monarch. German emperors tall. Russian ruler about six feet.
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W. W. Reed
Winchester
Ind
Louisa Pike
Bartonia, Randolph Co
E. J. Eldridge
Athens
Birmingham
Als
General Presentments of Webster County Grand Jurors
The April term grand jury reports roads and bridges in good condition except Choctawhatchee Creek bridge on Preston to Botts ford road. County offices books credibly kept. no voter irregularities. Public buildings sound aside from Court House repairs. Jail well ventilated and secure. Financials show total county tax 695918 with various state and county allocations. commissions and insolvent lists itemized. School fund receipts and expenditures shown. White and Colored attendance tallied. Names of officials and proposed committees listed. measles epidemic noted. Recommends commissioner action on roads levy up to 100 percent of state tax. appoints inspectors for offices. requests pauper Adam Wall on county list. clemency for Thos. Brown and Elbert Blackwell. publishments to Sumter Republican and Americas Recorder. Signed by foreman and jurors.
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Superior Court
Webster County
Choctawhatchee Creek
Preston
Bottsford
Commissioners of Roads
Stokes
J. P. Beaty
J. W. A. Hawkins
Iaid County
Code of Georgia
Adam Wall
Sewart
Webster
Grand Jury
Thos. Brown
Elbert Blackwell
Allen Fort
C. B. Hudson
Sumter
Americas
Jas. P. Walker
G. W. Cole
J. DI
R. Stevens
W. 8. Stokes
Joan Terry
B.F. Tullis
HN Webb
Electric Bitters Saves Kentucky Man From Death
D J Wilcoxton of Horse Cave Kentucky credits Electric Bitters with saving his life after years of phobisi and diabetes pain. He reports relief after one bottle and total cure after six, gaining eighteen pounds. Also notes Congressman Crain of Texas urges a constitutional amendment and changes to presidential inauguration timing from March 4 to late April or last Tuesday in April.
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D. J. Wilcoxton
Horse Cave
E. J. Eldridge
Crain
Texas
Congress
United States
Washington
General Young viewed as candidate for Austrian mission
Gen. P. M. Young remains in Washington and is said to aspire to the Austrian mission with Senator Colquitt backing him. The assignment will soon be made, but Washington sources doubt Young will secure the post.
Imitative Insects and Oceanic Anecdotes Across Seas
The fragment surveys mimic insects that imitate leaves to lure prey, noting moral repugnance at such deceit. It juxtaposes a tale of a dynamic island life with Alaska seal trade and a critique of social conditions, touching on maternity care in Glasgow and steam-baby experiments, reflecting 19th century curiosities and anxieties.
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St. George
Dees
Alaska
Bay
St. Paul
San Franci Chronicle
Glasgow
Win
Karsas City Journal
The Multitudes of London Framed in Filth and Serenity
A London Chronicle column laments the vast crowds and crowded streets while noting pollution and squalor. It contrasts dense urban misery with fleeting glimpses of relief, scent, and memory amid the Thames’s muddy waters and smoky factories.
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London
Cor
Francisco Chronicle
A Kind Hearted Quartet Catches Pickerel in Rain
In Maine four women set out to fish despite rain. They lacked a container for the fish and kept their catch dry by wrapping each pickerel in waterproof garments. A kindly idea to shelter the live fish with their own rain gear kept them and the fish dry.
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Maine
San Francisco Chronicle
Cost of a City Election Letter on city money totals
A letter in The New York Commercial Advertiser argues elections involve vast funds. It estimates about 500,000 in city elections with one third paid by the city as election expenses and 210,000 in candidate endorsements. The writer claims millions in salaries for supporters and leaders.
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New York Com
Detroit Free
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