Local Georgia Weekly News Highlights and Weather Impacts
Our special correspondent shares notices from Marion County and surrounding areas. Reports mention severe hail damaging crops, including Baldwin and Chapman families, and concerns over labor shortages as the Columbus railroad project progresses. The Glenn Holly school remains strong, and local barbecues draw crowds with Glenalter tying Richland 1-1 in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Mer
Layfield
Emaville
Tis
Mas. Baldwin
Geo. Alien
G. W. Chapman
Columbus
I Vik
D. Hi
Howard
Glenn Holly
Marion County
Alliance
Glenaster
Buena Vista
Glenalter
Richland
Putnam
Glenalter Club
Ith
Hudson Hopes on Fodder Time and Local News
From Hudson Hopes July news notes farmers feel uplifted by sunshine as fodder pulling season peaks. A young man seeks guidance in courting, a women reportedly killed on a train prompts concern, and a colored couple seeks a judge for marriage. A Bethel Missionary Society quilt valued at 150 dollars is highlighted for charity gains. A church meeting at Hudson Pleasant Grove adds two new members amid busy farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teldin Santto
Howell School
Tenry Mitchell
Americus
Thormaville
Hved
Henry
J.B. Scott & Son
Missionary Society of Bethel Church
Hudson
Pleasant Grove Church
Brother McMichael
Educational revival urged as country schools face summer term
Putnam column notes stormy school period but urges more parent attendance and home encouragement. Writer cites religious revivals as a moment to revive educational efforts, mentions cotton prospects and uncertain crop timing, and notes corn shortfalls ahead of political nomination discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petxam
Orton
Pinebark Notes on Weather and Local Life
Hot dry weather dominates Pinebark and nearby areas with a small shower barely aiding crops. Corn stands vary, potatoes peas and peanuts look good, cotton appears fine despite drought. Farmers plan fodder pulling. local youth fish holidays, with several residents visiting relatives. Community health remains good at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkuark
Ivey
Ramiolph
Geo. Ivey
Graves Smith
Bron- Wood
Pinehark
Graves
Jack
New Teachers and Visits Highlight Cuthbert News
From Cuthbert reports a new teacher arrival and several visitors. Anniston's A. Citabile spent time here. Alvany's Mr BR Jones and Dawson's Col J M Griggs were in town on business. Miss Eliza Jones and Miss Ett Redding visited Dawson and Shellman respectively. Rev. Porter assists in revival meetings with Pastor Rogers as rain renews crops and prospects rise for a good harvest. Col J W Avan dies suddenly in Clay County. Miss Sutton of Coleman passes after brief illness. W C McKenzie to lead Coleman school next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Dews
Shellman
Weestor
Emmy Crittenden
Messia
Chorley Arthur
Fittenden
Minny
Assie
Broadus
dLia
Miss Alpha
Porter
Rogers
Baptist Church
Cuthbert
J. W. Avan
Clay County
Sutton
Coleman
Dr. Baldwin
W. C. McKenzie
Macon County
Agricultural College
Monk
McKenzie
John
California Gossip in Webster County Seeks Liquor License Repeal
In Webster County on July 30 a petition circulates to repeal the liquor license law set at two thousand dollars. The writer argues past and present crime trends favor keeping whisky out of the county and notes local illnesses, an accident risk, forthcoming weddings, and new correspondence joining the Reeenpen. Labor groups broadly back Mills bill while tariffs are under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Country
B. F. Tullis
D. Kidd
Ludie
Clifford
Jonathan Little
Kidd
R.A. King
J.B. Storey
Madam Knamer
California
Bill Pool
Tochelle
Reeenpen
Cherubbee area farms show high per acre values and growth
From Cherubbee Coenranes July 4 report, farmers value unimproved land at 6 to 8 dollars per acre with improved land at 12 to 25 dollars per acre. Six miles around, mills, churches, schools and doctors are plentiful. The note praises progressive farmers, Union Sunday School leader Uncle Bible, and local hospitality at New Bethel church with Capt. Oxford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheribbee
Columbus
Missionary
Uncle Bible Homes
Union Sunday School
John Mote
Dr. Williford
Baptist General Meeting
New Bethel Church
Terrell County
Messrs
John
Steve Sam
J. L. Roberts
Sunday School Convention to be Held in Weston
Weston July 28 Weston citizens and friends of the Sunday School cause are invited to a Weston circuit convention on August 17 in Weston Webster county. The day will feature forenoon exercises with speeches and music by children and a luncheon to follow. Afternoon business will conclude the convention with invited ministers and lay workers attending. The tone promotes local pride and hospitality with references to good crops and cordial community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Webster County
Baptist
Union
Georgia
Bray
Closing exercises at Rochelle Academy draw large crowd
Rocwe.ce August 1 report describes Rochelle Academy’s first term closure with day exams and night recitations. Prof Lee receives praise for teaching. Col Hawkes entertains with a talk on mind culture. crowd enjoys clown, monkey show, and valedictory by Miss Coffee and Brown. Reporter notes minor panic from a lamp incident and praises local music teaching by Mrs Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkes
Americus
Col. Hawkes
Benjamin H. Hill
Gordon
Georgia
KR. H. Whitely
Academy
Piney Woods
Peddy
Mr. Barnum
Reynolds
Abbeville
Brown
Rosa Jackson
J. P. Futch
Joe Johnston
A Trip to Coney and Local Notices from Sumter County
A July journey from Huntingdon to Coney Island describes a long train ride, a bustling depot welcome, a church gathering, and a meal served at the well spread table. Personal notes thank friends, and local items report a wagon accident, visits, and a cyclorama sighting. Also listed are unclaimed letters from Sumter County with a fourteen day calling period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hentisutos
Sit TartSun
Coney
Thistle
Bayley
Cobb
Coney Wolelock
Mr. J
P Pepper
Hiram Williams
Isiah Williams
Uriah Bowen
Joe
Jake Perry
Clara Nunn
Florence Howell
Job
Collie Johnson
Prices of Provisions in Americus Merchants List
Americus merchants quote varied prices for provisions including flour at 4.75 per barrel, sugar at 5.75 cents per pound, coffee six pounds for a dollar, corn at 5 to 6 cents per bushel, rice 13 to 14 pounds per dollar, hay at 1.35 per oct, sweet potatoes 77 cents, potatoes 45 to 60 cents per peck, and cotton goods at 7 to 8 cents per yard. The list includes multiple items with unit prices across staples and textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Virginia
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Wilcox County
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Valdosta
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New York
Senator Ingalls
Stevens County
Kansas
Will Ingalls
State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americas Post-Office
June Alston
Raluske
Eliza Bush
Willam Barrow
Merrit Battle
Misses Funnie Bele
John Christian
BB. Chappell
Ho Clarke
J. D. Davis
Dina Daniels
Charles Dom
Simon Ellis
Marrlel Gregg
George Glue Henry Gray
Wily Greene
Tom Hoyt
Ben Hirrest
Duncan Jordan
T. Kelly
L—Mixs
Anna Lowe
Mary Ligthy
Cob M—A. P. Majors
R. Fi. Mitcher Bert Morris
R. Musgrove
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Nancy Price
Charlie Rhodes
Orris F. Randall
Cato Snaith
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Matt Shearing
Eliza Watts
J.C. Rosey
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