Oglethorpe News Roundup and Local Campaign Notes
The Flint baseball club of Oglethorpe visited the Commercial club for a game on McKay's hill, with results not printed due to press time. Capt. J L Adderton announces candidacy for Representative, backed by warm county support. Also noted are Broom Pins for the Broom Brigade from James Fabrer & Bro and the dissolution of Hancock & Warren in the Republican, with Judge Warren retiring and expected to join another paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe
Flint Baseball Club
Commercial Club
McKay's Hill
Republican
Hancock & Warren
Judge Warren
Weather and local notes from Gainesville and Dawson journal
Fine weather for turnips and crop updates as Gainesville visitors, county conventions, and market prices appear. Mentions campaigns, new papers, rail ties, and water works schemes while small-town life and sports chatter mingle with endorsements for Dr Tosanko’s Cough and Lung syrup.
The Boys at the Bat. Perry Works for A Tie Then Wins
The Perry nine arrived Wednesday at noon to play the Commercials in a friendly game. Perry’s Cater pitched well but wild balls gave Perry 22 runs in seven innings while the Stars scored 12. The game was called for darkness with a 22 to 22 tie, then Perry bested the Stars by one run after a late scoring correction. Short stops praised players such as Walker Jordan Davis and Coleman for their defense and baserunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars
Perry
R. N. Holtzclaw
Storey
Cater
Hawkins
Walker
Jordan
Mayo
Turpin
Davis
Coleman
Capt A C Bell Named Candidate for Mayor in Americus
Announcement declares Capt A C Bell as a mayoral candidate and highlights his Alder man service as key qualification. It praises his public spirit and readiness to improve the city, asserting Americus would not fall behind if elected. Wyss Bent advertises ice and lemons at three quarters of a cent per pound with prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
A. C. Bell
Capt. Bell
Americus
Wyss & Bent
War Path John R Shaw sells goods regardless of cost
John R Shaw promotes aggressive pricing with large stock of dry goods boots and shoes and clothing in the city. He claims to meet any dealer's prices and attract customers who cannot find items elsewhere. Dawson Appeal will publish a Dawson newspaper led by Professor B C Adams and President McNulty, with its first issue two weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Shaw
Dawson
Langtry Hoop Skirt With Bustle Ad Bids Readers
Indifferent to fashion pain, Langtry skirt promises style ease and durability. The ad touts Langtry Hoop Skirt at 1 25 and Perfection Bustle at 1 00, plus Duplex Ron-Ton and De Strong's Corsets from John R. Shaw.
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Indy
N. B
Strong
John RB. Shaw
Hon. W. A. Wilson Seeks Re Election for Representative
The legislature announces Hon. W. A. Wilson as a candidate for Representative. He previously represented the county and supported public schools and moral advancement, taking a strong stand for related legislation. He asks for an endorsement and seeks re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wilson
Wilson
Personal Paragraphs From The Dawson Journal
Personal notes discuss Gen Phil Cook summering in Elijay Gilmer county and Tom Eddie Davenport leaving for South Georgia to lead a school. Several brief mentions cover Miss Belle Coker visiting Americus, Sam Rogers from Perry, Mr. Jno Ed Thomas seen on streets, and Mrs. E Barlow hosting a party for Miss Mattie Mosely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. Cook
Elijay
Gilmer County
Tom Eddie Davenport
South Georgia
Belle Coker
Americus
Alice Dozier
Rer Sity
Dawson Journal
Sam Rogers
Perry
Perry Nine
Mr. Jno
Thomas
Hoe Haa
E. Barlow
Mattie Mosely
Local Figures Nominate Several For Public Office
Authorized notices announce A C Bell as candidate for Mayor of Americas in December elections. W A Wilson is named for the Legislature pending Democratic nomination. J L Appentos is presented for Representative in the Legislature by Sumter county Democrats. Wa M Hawkes also listed as a candidate for the Legislature subject to Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Bell
Americas
Anl
W. A. Wilson
Sumter County
Cart
J. L. Appentos
Maxy Democrats
Wa. M. Hawkes
Road contract notices from Americus to Lumpkin
Bid solicitations invite bids for sections from Americus to Lapa manee Creek Lanabassee Creek to Kinchetoonee Creek Kinchetoonea Creek to Lumpkin. Bids must include a certified bank check for par value to be forfeited if work does not start by September 15 1884. Company reserves right to reject all bids and dissolve.
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Americus
Lapamanee Creek
Lanabassee Creek
Kinchetoonee Creek
Kinchetoonea Creek
Lumpkin
Werev
A, P
Also Mentioned on This Page
Port
Roney
Laws Party
Aid Society of the Ux Baptist Church
J. L. Adderton
Capt. Adderton
Broom Brigade
James Fabrer & Bro
R. J. Perry
Gainesville
Schumpert & Rocky
Magnolia Springs
Baseball Association
W. H. Wheeler
Georgia
The
Central Railroad
B. C. Adama
Cuthbert Appeal
W. W. Thompson
le Conte
Smithville
State Horticultural Society
Macon
Hon. C. F. Crisp
Hot Springs
Ark
Allen
Columbus Enquirer
Americus, Preston & Lumpkin
Savannah
New York
Colorado
New Mexico
John
Shaw
W. A. Dodson
New Holland Springs
W. P. Jowers
Webster County
Messrs
W. L. Glessner
E. A. Hawkins
G. W. Lover
Allen Fort
Dupont Guerry
Recorder Office
A. J. Hudson
Hosanko
John H. Martin
C. W. Hancock
Rome Courier
Sumter Republican
Joshua Knowles
Knowles
Greensboro Home Journal
Athens Banner
Allson Chase
Alfred M. Nisbet
Georgia and
Florida Press
Milledgeville Union and Recorder
Calvin Canter & Son
J. W. Harper
Nelson County
J. Isnarts
Ges
Hores
Gue Fort
Willipord
Hawkina
People's National Bank
Americus, Preston and Lampkin
Bumter County
Lampkin
Stewart County
MeTyler & Miller
MeTyler
Jay Mercer University
J. G. Myats
Ald
Attorneyy
Fer
Audinee
Braneley
Juyetti
Berm
Mark
Bairmen Reaviaron Co. P
Atlanta
Dows
Nicky
Pepe
Lott Warren
New York State
J. Waxelbaum & CO
Mammoth Dry Goods and Clothing
State
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