Dawson era flourishes with rail link and town growth
In this Dawson Georgia note from April 15 1834 residents express optimism over a forthcoming railroad through Dooly into Americus and a new hotel, schools and artesian well boosting growth. Beulah and Enterprise churches plan centennial and Sunday school events with Judge Lennard delivering addresses. Locals welcome Americus Smithville visitors, discuss river navigation and memory of a 1848 steamboat.
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Dawson
Americus
Georgia
Southwest
Georg's
Gye
Artesian Well
Beulah Church
Randolph
L. M. Lennard
Enterprise Church
Judge Lennard
Messrs
Albritton and Brady
Diedrich
Smithville
Cence
James R. Butts
Mabon
Flint
Jolly Junnpreeville on Railroad Hopes and County Markets
In Jolly Junnpreeville on April 14th residents voice disappointment at losing railroad confidence and debate Central Railroad involvement. They prefer an Americus route to boost local cotton and market access, worry about Columbus or Macon gains, and note corn oats and garden produce while reporting recent illness of Suzie Grubbs.
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Rivaviate
Georgia
B. H. Wilkinson
Nina Williams
Lowe
E. W. Miller
Raoul
Buena Vista Railroad
Massie. Bowman
Myrick
Parks
Jimpaeeville
Central
Americus
Columbus
Eastman
Hawkinsville
Macon
Su’ Sie Grubbs
Pet i
Seana
Harcnen
Hatch
A. D. Lanier
Albert Hill
Grange Hall Academy
George Moore
W. T. Carter
Dozier
A. Crambley
Georgetown
Mason Raines
C. B. Raines
Furious Storm Sweeps Georgia and Alabama Towns
A damaging April storm roared through Quitman County and nearby regions, downing timber and unroofing homes while sparking fears of a cyclone. Across Georgia and Alabama, towns like Chipley and Eatonton reported heavy winds, shattered outbuildings, and injuries including several seriously hurt and killed.
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Middle Oborata
Macon
Butts
Jasper
Putnam
East
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Juliette
Babie’s Ferry
Inidiah
Eatonton
Pat
L. Jenkins
J. Adams
J. M. Johnson
W. F. Jenkins
J. O. Adame
J. B. Reese
T. G. Lawson
Wariierson & Leverett
Backcreek
FL McGee
Jas. A. Jones
Thos. L. Bowden
Warm Springs
Bowden
San DeRsvitze
Cue
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Mary Davin
J. M. Leer
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J. E. Thornton
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