Southwest Georgia Towns News Correspondents Cut to News
Beginning September first correspondents in Lumpkin Eliaville Pinebark Putnam and other Southwest Georgia towns are asked to limit letters to actual neighborhood news as telegraphic space becomes scarce. Readers are assured no one will be slighted if letters are shortened because the paper must prioritize actual news content this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job, Lumpkin
Eliaville
Pinebark
Putnam
Southwest
Georgia
Agricultural Society Proposes Premiums for McIntosh County
The Agricultural Society of McIntosh County reports proposed special premiums for rural products to be funded via the State Fair. The list includes sweet potatoes, sugar cane, field peas, corn, rice, and wines, totaling 42000. A three‑member committee is tasked to pursue subscriptions for the ladies' department and other items lacking state premiums. The group urges strong support from Americus and Sumter County and notes the county exhibit decision will occur at the September meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Agricultural Society of
McIntosh County
State Fair
McIntosh
Ladies’ Department
J.H. Black
Sndh
John A. Cobb
J. B. Scott
Thiat
Darien
McTutosh
Sumter County
H. C. Bagley
J. F. Ross
T. W. C. Toone
Bronwood Reporter Sold and Moved to Shellman
The Bronwood Reporter has been sold to a joint stock company in Shellman and will be moved immediately. Jack Powell will serve as editor and publisher. Citizens of Bronwood bid farewell to the paper as it relocates, with best wishes extended to Powell for his new field. Prof. J. F. McMath of Americus, in town. Miss Emma Ware of Leesburg visiting Mrs. O. N. Geise. T. F. Horan of Americus spent Sunday in town and plans a new business there this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broxwood
Bronwood Reporter
Shellman
Jack Powell
Bronwood
Jack
J. F. McMath
Americus
Emma Ware
Leesburg
O. N. Geise
T. F. Horan
C. A. Marshall
Moton
Charlie
G. (. Price
Macon
M. L. Parker
H. T. Layless
Sumter County
Sumter
W. C. Kendrick
D. Hatcher
C. B. Stevens
Georgia Chautauqua
Albany
C. A. Cheatham
Gainesville
Walter Davis
Davenport Bros
Cheatham & Dean
Cuthbert Notes Mixed with Bronwood News Brightens Local Letters
From Cuthbert news recounts visits by Mrs Miss So and So and others amid weather and tires. R M Mieteler and sister Mamie of Terrell County visited family. H O Crittenden of Shellman in town. Mrs J H Ellerbee visits Bronwood relatives. numerous local social calls and travel updates. Bronwood reports bruising wreck and a short cotton crop, with rains, hog market demand, and upcoming population changes as residents from abroad move in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert
H. O. Crittenden, Esq
Shellman
J. H. Ellerbee
Bronwood
J.B. Bunsey
Albert Roberts
Albany
W. A. Roberts
Lottie Davis
Lindy Cofin
Florence
Anna McGhee
Susie Evans
G. D. Webb
Talbotton
Misa Minnie Brooks
Ft. Gaines
Misa Morence Powell
Willie Kiddoo
Misa Lizzie Leonard
Anna MelGlue
da Domingos
Rev. W
Rogers
Arkansas
Fareno Jony
Whisky petition stirs Webster County senate race intrigue
In California Gossip column Webster County reports a split primary in the Webster senatorial race. Delegates favor Beaty or Hudson from several districts while Mr Stapleton receives indirect support from his district though he was not a candidate. The fight grows more interesting as totals emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster County
Webster
Sears
California
Slaughter Creek
Capt
Beaty
Gooseberry
Mr. Hudson
Preston
Weston
Hudson
J. F. Stapleton
Stapleton
Weston Local News and Political Delegates Report
Weston notes a mass meeting of the 1092d district electing five delegates to Preston for September 1st to join other districts in choosing two delegates for the 2th Senatorial district. Delegates named are C. A. Kimbrough G. E. Dennard W. S. Simms W. H. Mercer and F. M. McLendon. Also mentions reopening of Weston High School under Prof. W. C. Monk, praise for local water and health, cotton harvest progress, and rain-affected church meeting outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistos
Weston
Methodist Church
Democratic Executive Committee
J. M
Preston
Weston High School
Local news from Chenubbee Chetrimck Aug 28
scarce news scene as cotton season dominates chatter. notes include wealth hints from Mr John Pritchard, a newborn Joseph Henry for the attending physician, Miss Katie Thomas visiting J H West, and Mr Jim’s melancholic state. The Parrotts hill Baptist church contract goes to John Leverett for an $800 to $1,000 building, while a new bridge over Willford's gin stream is under Webster county work with JrEEMS supervising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pritchard
J.H. West
Katie Thomas
Cheribbee St
Parrott’s Hill
John Leverett
Webster County
Willford’s Gin
Jim Newberry
Jreems
Putnam and Schley politics stir the county race
In Putnam Georgia Aug 25 observers note organized efforts by allies of the colored electorate to place candidates for all county offices from senator to justice. The State Alliance meeting in Macon elected the same officers with minor changes. Caterpillars threaten Munro Devane cotton, while local baseball reports show Putnam’s superiority. Postmaster B A Strange sells mercantile interests and plans Florida hotel work. Mrs. Mary Bell dies in Webster County, leaving children. Yellow fever satire and social niceties stain race relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prtxam
Republican Party
Schley County
Sumter
J. P
State Alliance
Macon
Henry
George Munro
F. M. Devane
the Recorder
Putnam
Ellaville
Lickskillet
Rough and Ready
Putnam Boys
Lickskillet Boys
B. A. Strange
B. V. & KB. Railroad Company
Florida
Mary Bell
David McMickle
James Bell
Webster County
Clarke Nominated Ordinary in Stewart Lumpkin Primary
In Stewart and Lumpkin counties on August 25 Clarke supporters claimed victory as Clarke defeated Patterson by 33 votes to seize the county ordinary post. W. W. Wood won treasurer by 79 votes, J. T. Harrison captured tax receiver by 65, and other nominations included Griffis, Holder, Burks for coroner, and Kimble for surveyor with solid majorities. The county now backs a strong slate for January elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Patterson
W. W. Wood
J. T. Harrison
Griffis
Holder
Superior Court
W. J. Burks
Duke Davis
Burks
Kimble
Fire Five Times In Dawson This Week
Between Saturday night and Monday night a series of fires struck Dawson with three separate blazes. Anna Calloway’s house burned. Joe Brown crew saved adjacent structures. A kitchen fire at Father Prendergast’s on Main Street and another blaze at Esther Leverett’s near the old fair grounds followed, both vigilantly fought. Several other minor fires occurred with quick action by locals and the Joe Browns. Suspects unnamed, but speculation of fiends at work grows as residents report erasures of property and ongoing patrols. JAF
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Browns
Father Prendergast
Main Street
Fair Ground
T.C. Jones
Esther Leverett
Ann
Pwessure
Messrs
Mose Baldwin
Jim Harper
Simon Johnson
Mis. Fredericks
Local notes from Cuthbert and surrounding area
A compilation of community items from Cuthbert and nearby, listing political events, personal movements, business changes, marriages, church activities, and local improvements. Mentions Independent candidacy in state race, county conventions, nominations for House, and projects like the Central Park expansion. Reports social visits, arrivals, occupations, and college attendance alongside brief health notes.
Bumbleton Items Reflect Local News and Quirks
Wenster County notes include John Sh riding Jenny Lynn en route to Preston for a license and marriage to Rosie Myre. Bumbleton high school delayed to October 1. Editorials hint Gooseberry boys affect Chernukee girls. A J Lee offers cotton at 30 cents per hundred, better than before. Local cotton bales wrapped in denim draw cheers and banter. A joke about trousers prompts family quip. The shah plans a Europe visit mainly to St Petersburg as czar guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wensterr County
John
Jenny Lynn
Preston
Rosie Myre
Bumbleton High School
Dawson
A. J. Lee
Dixie Farmer
Prices of Provisions Across American Markets
Merchants list current retail prices for meats grains and goods. Rib sides cost 1 cent per pound, flour per barrel ranges 435 to 525, sugar 9 cents per pound, coffee 4 to 5 pounds per dollar, corn 85 cents per bushel, tallow 4 cents, hides 10 cents, eggs 12 to 15 cents per dozen, meal and bran priced, hay around 1.25 per cwt, sweet potatoes 55 cents per bushel, rice 13 to 15 pounds per dollar, Georgia cane syrup 50 cents per gallon, and various beans and potatoes priced by measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Virginia
Georgia
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Agricultural Society
Bronwood News
Chenubbee
Warner
Tippecanoe
Sarsaparilla
Schley Republicans
Caterpiars
Hall
Stewart
Aiices
Razors
Anderson Jeffres
Usslat
Dr. Baldwin Wilton
Cuthbret
A. Baldwin
Senate
Randolph
Terrell
Clay
Crenshaw
House of Tives
Court House Square
Livy Beall
Ola Stevens
Lindy Coffin
W. C.russell
Powe Drug Atore
York
H. P. Elder
Price House
Ykin Street
PS. Twitty
Eliza
Corinne
Ensay
Union Female College
L.S. Chastain
Powell’s
H. Gamble
C. N. Simpson, Jr
Alban
Ford
Sol. McHan
Mins A
Meni Squire Chastain
E. H. Keese
Mr. Muse
Tlan
Jony
Shah
Europe
St. Petersbur
Ozar
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