Webster and Preston rail tensions and a stag feast report
The Webster community discusses the AP L railroad freight increase to Preston on a twenty mile basis, threatening a patronage withdrawal if not honored. The piece notes local leaders plan action at the next Board meeting, plus a separate stag party cookout with improvised provisions and a counterfeit coin arrest involving Jno Bartlett from Texan, with Sheriff Davis transferring him to Lumpkin. Dr Bonworth’s work is praised, Hudson Stokes and Johnny Davis improve, and Lizzie Nicholson recovers from measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrosten Conny
AP. & L. Railroad Company
Preston
Americas
Webster
Det Ua
Promina
Board of Directora
Bob's Will Pond
Downstrap
Mesara Frenen
Tharp
Taoron Hawkes
Americus
Warmouth
Jno
Bartlett
Texan
Davis
Lumpkin
ALP & L
Bartlett Hin Bien
Stewart County
D. St Shepherd
Bonworth
Hudson Stokes
Johnny Davia
Lizzie Nicholson
Hale
Court trip to Buena Vista delays amid dry weather
From Marion, April 27. W A Dodann, Esq., travels to Marion county Superior Court. In Buena Vista, Commer sal Hotel hosts F J Buchanan. Crops lag due to drought but recent rains prompt planting. The court crowd is light. a corn band entertains locals and a dramatic club show benefits the band tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
W. A. Dodann
Marion County Superior Court
Commersal Hotel
F. J. Buchanan
Americas
Blue Ridge Mountains
Dow
Amother Cornet
Academy
Amother Dramatic Club
J.U.T
Electric Bitters Advertised as Blood Purifier Cure
A historic advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a safe blood purifier claiming they cure kidney and liver complaints after other methods fail. It asserts relief for dyspepsia diabetes urinary difficulties and stomach and liver affections with large bottles selling for 50 cents at E. J. Eldridge's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge’s
Rare 109 Life of James Jackam book in Dawson
A local Dawson item notes a rare 109 Life of Major General James Jackam pamphlet printed by Gen. F. Handoph Co. and written by Tuomas A. Charlton. The preface quotes a translation and the obituary mentions fires, financial losses, and local visits by residents and pastors. Many residents report losses and ongoing mail and church activities, with a reminder to neighbors in Terrell county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hiveris
Kay
Maj O Brien Smith
Bailock
Bey
Gen
Wo. Livingston
Saudersvide
Brady
Dawson
St. W. Wooten
Munros County
Joe Wooten
Lirrell County
Mira Mattie Laing
Benonwick
Mou. Binion
A. J. Powell
Abany
Ada Jolly
Georgetown
Riorcan
de. W. CG
Kendrick
Albany
Fla. Branch
Methodist Church
John Birze
Stewart
Mesa
Frank Barge
Tom Simmons
Webster County
Our City
Med. A. Durham
Birmingham
Ala
J. RD. Durham
Cliff Orr
Micon
A. Orr
John Morgan Fulton
Randolph County
Loyd B. Parks
Atlanta
Terrell County
Jack
Putnam Farm News Becomes Fish Pond Question
Hamp Stevens builds a fish pond and plans bream and carp with advice sought on cohabitation in the same pond. Measles reach Putnam area. rain boosts fields. a fire damages Walker's fence. Marrion Superior Court opens with Judge Wallis presiding. Prof W K Pillsbury praises Dawson tourism and climate. Mrs Slappes visits Plains of Dara relatives.
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Putnam
Hamp Stevens
Hamp
Himp
Das
Marrion Superior Court
Buena Vista
Wallis
W. K. Pilsbury
Dawson
Slappes
Plains of Dara
Muc-roe
Rain Ends Drought as Farmers Resume Work in Lumpkin
From Lumpkin April 25 a heavy rain refreshed portions of the county ending dry spells. Cotton planting will proceed with new energy as labor and markets recalibrate. The Guerry Everett wedding drew many guests, with bridesmaids praised and plans for reunions hinted. Court and railroad talk energize Americus and Columbus observers alike.
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Lumpkin
Green
Soley
Everett
Ap, & Ly
Ba Agroom
Americus
Louvate
Ontatur
Baldwin
Meaura
Watt
Chappl
Ethridge
Band
Flournoy
Peanedy
Bildwin
Judge Fort
Mesara
J. W. Furtow
Clark
J. A. Fort
Columbus
Columbus Southern Railroad
Lowell
Dan Bradley
Florence
Thornton
A. T. Newsome
W. L. Glesaner
Excitement In Texas Over Remarkable Recovery
In Paris Texas excitement rose as J E Corley recovered from severe illness once deemed fatal. A trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery aided relief, followed by a full course that brought thirty six pounds in weight gain. Free trial bottles offered at E J Eldridge’s. The note also mentions Tangier’s American Legation ground as the sole American land outside the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Paris
Tex
J. E. Corley
Dr King
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
United States of America
America
Tangier
Morocco
Smoking My Cigar and the First Poem Written
Dawson Georgia April 25 recounts a teenaged boy's feverish impulse to write poetry after a first cigar. He drafts verses at a stormy wedding day, shares them with a boardinghouse observer, and sees the piece published in Cousin Ike's Southern Literary Companion. The tale ends with the poem beginning to flow: Smoking My Cigar, The rain is falling thick and fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson, Ga
Frank Byrd
Lizie McWilliams
Lizzie
Dawson
Randolph County
Frank
Merrill W. Kennedy
Glass & Whitlock
Merrill
Sitan
8. R. Weston
Ike
Isaac Davin
The
Southern Literary Companion
Newnan
Weston
Jonathan
Jesse Davis
Companion
Etty
Evocation of Civil War Era Anxiety in Verse
A 1861 Dawson Georgia poem fragment laments national strife and civil upheaval. The speaker notes water and fear in streets, observes careless crowds, and vows calm defiance while smoking a cigar as politicians falter and society weeps. The dated line places the piece in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Ga
Money Making Dangers of Money Obsession
A essay-like reflection warns that many chase wealth in banks offices markets and exchanges yet few plan how to use it for good. It condemns hoarding and prioritizing profit over charity noting the love of money is the root of evil and urging responsible investing to aid the needy.
Adroit Pyrenean Smuggling Dogs Guard Frontiers
A historic account describes a breed of shepherd dogs used to smuggle lace and tobacco across the France Spain frontier. The dogs, native to Navarre regions, are praised for scenting officers and guarding posts, with mentions of Carlist war use and a German test of sending messages via trained canines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyrenees
France
Spain
Charlemagne
Navarre
Custom House
Prohibition Debate Notes in Atlanta Correspondents
A report states thirty Atlanta correspondents exist with all but two opposing Prohibition. The two Prohibitionists are urged to focus on reclaiming their fellow editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Railroad Rumors and Regional Rail Talks
The piece reports on pending appointment to replace late Central's Superintendent Frank M. Fonda, notes Be knap as acting general manager, and covers Georgia Central System March earnings of 515,744.09 with a 200,845.53 net. seven-month earnings total 1,855,075.41. It also mentions Savannah and Western engineers in Eastman evaluating routes to McVille and possible Dublin Tennille line extensions via Hawkinsville to Birmingham, plus commentary on survey outcomes and regional traffic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Central System
Savannah and Western Engineering Corps
Eastman
Winn
Savannah
McVille
McVile
Dublin Gazette
Alexander
Dublin and
Tennille
Hawkinsville
Gazette
United States
Perry
Central
Birmingham
Columbus
Goodwater
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Marion
Georgia
Ord. M
Evry Street
Ani
Ates
Anicel
Frank M. Fonda
Nusineng
Beknap
Fred Grant
West Point
Geo. Grant
Muzeppa
Mazeppa
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Chicago
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