Veteran Savannah printers study aging craft and feats
In Savannas era, Aug 5 ISH, a letter lists veteran printers Josiah Hodges L J Ashby George N Nichols J W Lamotte James M Johnson and others. It notes Hodges age over 70 with 60 years in printing, Ashby 50th anniversary in the trade, Nichols 50th anniversary and city alderman service, plus remarks on industry changes and political leanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savansat
Mr. Borror
Georgia
Columbia
Savannah
Josiah Hodges
Bibb County
Macon
Bible
Hancock
L. J . Ashby
Mlurning News
Howell
Washington
Axtoniah
Ashby
Virginia
Texas
George N. Nichols
Nichol
Legion
J. W. Lamotte
James M. Johnson
McKnight
Union Court House
8. C
United States
Bro. Hancock
George
Ann Hart
Union and Recorder
Bro
Cleveland
Hendricks
Prraxkuis
Local notes from Dawson mix history and politics
Excerpt from the Dawson Journal reflects on city homes on Stonewall Street, earthquake talk in the South, Tammany letter hints, veterans reunions in Griffin and Macon, and social events in Bronwood. The artesian well, Emory graduates, local editors, and civic notices stitch a portrait of community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Dawson Journal
Stonewall Street
Third Avenue
South Carolina
Eufaula
A. A. Walker
Boas
Tammany
Kelly
Cleveland
Hendricks
Nuff
Wmn. Kaigler
Georgia
Griffin
Bronwood
Walter Dozier
Hronwood
Sen
Radical Party
Thi County
Negro Fitzgerald
Serrell County
Old Fifth Georgia
Macon
Dawsons Journal
J. E. Brown
Henry County
Brown
Emory College
Oxford
Baldwin, Jr
K. H. McLain
Baldwin
McLain
China
James Sharp Farnum
Beverly C. Mitchell
Blaine
Logan
Afr
Mitchell
A. Graham
Sumter Republican
Irabam
J. G. Parks
Atlanta
Mer
Wiley G. Parke
Esslman
J. H. Hoost
Maton
Henry G. Turner
Stewart County Items from Lumpkin Independent
Reports open cotton bolls and first-Stewart dates may reach market by September. The Earl of Springwood Jersey bull died after acclimation issues. A negro, Zedrick Robinson, linked to assault with intent to murder. he was arrested after staying on a plantation. Tax digest shows 1881 property total 1,684,612.00, cotton caterpillars seen on river plantations. crops of peas and sweet potatoes thriving. Humber supporters back his senatorial bid for the 12th District, Stewart included. A. I. & L. Railroad right of way progressing. permanent location planned by the 20th with bids to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
Stewart County
Virginia
Earl of Springwood
Qnally
J. G. Peagin
Holder
Randolph County
Mr. Holder
Zedrick Robinson
Cuthbert Fire Company
J.T. Harrison
Enq
C. C. Humber
Stewart
Quitman
Webster
Ytadiog Etc
Weather, sickness, and crops in Jolly John Preeville
The town reports the heaviest rain of the season on Saturday. Cotton prospects look better after earlier issues with slow growth and shedding. Local families face fever illness, with five of James P. Walker's family down and others recovering. Doctors blame dietary causes for sickness among the Black community. New store plans emerge for Kimbrough Brothers at the ville, while visits and crop reports from Pine Knot and Americus indicate improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angont
James P. Walker
Daisy Jamen
Dawson
Ville
N.C. Saville
Mayo
Ash Saville
Americus
Copeland
Pine Knot
W. D
Bru
Jackson
I Qaitman
Journey Through Lumpkin and Surrounding Farmland
A travel note from Lumpkin to Preston covers local crops, rail prospects, and weather. The writer notes poor cotton yields, good corn and potatoes in Quitman, and health holding steady along Kinchafoonee Creek. The Lumpkin railroad talk reflects hoped improvements, while a protracted Midway meeting yields conversions and church unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatenen Station
Lumpkin
Sel
Pataula
Odchodkee
Towit
de. N. CG
Alston, Jr
Jubilee Smith
Bia
Kinchafoonee Creek
Preston
Quitman
U So
Hart
Midway
Rey's
Patterson
Goodram
D. B. Methvin
Qcirman
Moultrie Notes Show Farming Gains Amid Delays at Court House
August news from Moultrie reports weak business and good crop yields with fodder saved through neighborly labor. new court house frame up but delayed. Primitive Baptists hold yearly meetings and local builders push projects. Haying wild turkeys, timber decline from rain, patent machinery trends emerge, and Hoe plans a papermaking press invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movntine
Methodiat
Court House
Primitive Baptists
Frank Nelson
E. H. Bryan
Montrie
Moultrie
Tuckertown
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Americus Recorder
Guuessnor
Cotton Avenue
C. BR. McCrory
Ellaville
C. B. Raines
Stanal Pervi
C. A. Brooks
Calis Lett
Daves
Meadover
Col
Th. Hevekine
Weil Pickett
Plivtering
Belek
Wolominen
Country Produce
Wiltlims
van Glyn
Oliver & Oliver
Fas Cameron
Wwe
Emiller
Homiee McCall
Public Square
W. H
T. M. Cobb
Tare & Call
Krop
Crantry
Matt
Wheter Reich
Parrat Wuantlan
Abios Adiress
Pewhnaby Medical Institute
Vietaines
Atreet
Tnetaner
New York
F. Antere
Brebhins
Mrs. ME. Raines
Jackson Street
Raines
Arc Department
Tae
America
Jasmia T
Iswax
Tion D
New York City
Dawsus
Turner
Hood & Paschal
Tt. Merver
Wille Janes
Julia
Rugane
Min
Ragan
W.K.P
Jolly John Preeville
Ratcher Station
Merry Moultrie
Mr. Hoe
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