Richland Minks About Missing Recorder Report
In Richland on December 5 the weekly Recorder failed to arrive on time causing subscriber disappointment. The issue notes a popular paper, local events include a successful minstrel show funding the college, and plans to tour with proceeds. Mentions several locals and future plans for roads and cotton markets amid community pride.
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Richland
Weekly Recorder
Utarly
Columbus
Georgia
G. Gundy Jordan
J. B. Fitzgerald
Ada Hogg
Preston
Jno
B. Brooks
Danny McNulty
Dawson
John McNeil
Minnie Cutts
Webster
G. W
John
Minnie
Lou Scarbrough
Lumpkin
Cusseta
Boyete
Brooks
R. C. Jester
Rev
A.no Weekly
Broa‘wood
Shiloh Matters and Local Social Club Event
Dec 7 report notes splendid hog killing weather and mild warmth. Eclectic Social Club met at H P Harney's, fostering youth entertainment. Harden Cham Bliss returned to furnish timber. Professors McMath and Crawford of Dranesville visit the community amid dry weather and local scenes noted by ALECK.
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Suiton
H. P. Harney
Harden
R. J. McMathand
Crawfierd
Dranesville
Putnam Local Notes and Oddities From Fort Valley to Glenn Holly
Putnam column reports on courtships and social events at Sted Jernigan’s, honey sales and rumors around Tom Clegg, burned mills near Daniel & Reed, visits by Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Slappy, and a Christmas tree plan at Glenn Holly and Hopewell. It notes a Columbus Southern collision near Daw son Weston injuring only a surveyor stake, local mischief with a hogs head meal, Hattie Snider’s illness, rising reader interest in the RecoRDER, and light local humor about Dan’s calmness amid a dog’s threat. It closes with farm worries, cotton crop status, and a call for stock law to ease land prep.
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Daniel & Reed’s Mills
Mattie Simpson
Harris
Slappy
Magnolia
Glenn Holly
Hopewell
D. W. Rainey
Barnum
Tigera
Dan
Hattie
James Snider
Columbus
Dawson
Weston
Sis
Mat Slocumb
CHENUBEE CHATTER OFFERS LOCAL NOTES AND FESTIVAL NEWS
CHENUBEE CHATTER reports a cold and upcoming festival on December 5 in Chenubee Chatter. It mentions visitors, social events, a broken leg from a mule incident, local figures like Uncle Billie Hollins and Mrs. M K West, and Capt John Parrot’s recent hunting of birds.
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Chenvnge
Bony Johnson
Mollie
M. A. Culpepper
Lula Bolton
Dave McCrackina
Jeemea
Jake Dennard
Webster
J. H. Williford
A. J. Sapp
Billie Hollins
Wees
M. K. West
John Parrot
Horses Over Mules In South Georgia Enterprise Memo
In Webster County the writer extols horse raising over mule farming, recounting a 1857 family experiment with mares and colts. He argues horses plow more land with less trouble, urges readers to attend the Enterprise school after Christmas, and notes board costs and a flexible weekly plan.
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Recorder
Webster County
Georgia
Enterprise
Tress
Enor
Embroidered Counterpane Woven From Cotton by Local Woman
In Eatonton a neighbor displays a hand made counterpane passed down from her great-grandmother. It was woven from cotton bolls to thread by her own labor, including preparing the thread for embroidery. The piece features many distinct stitches and showcases careful craftsmanship.
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Altady
Eatonton
Dawson News Capsizes with Mysterious Bug Hookup
In Dawson on December 7 Jack and Jennie, sweethearts, endure a prank tying their buggy wheels with rope and misdirected lines. The duo untie the knots, repair the rig, and reach home safely as the community ponders who played the trick. Edna Earl Brown weds T J McGill at B H Brown home. other notices report Mrs Carrie Jordan’s marriage to Captain Dinkley and local social happenings and business growth.
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Dawson
Jack
Jennie
Michael Angelo
Hannah
B. H. Brown
Edna Earl Brown
Terrell
T. J. McGill
B. W. Davis
Carrie Jordan
Geneva
Carrie Caldwell
Dinkley
Nashville
Tenn
Indy
Dave Laing
Russia Gelse
Frank McNulty
Lillie Rogers
Women's Missionary Society
Laura Haygood
Methodist Church
Andersonville Daily Notes Local Growth and Church Changes
Andersonville reports steady growth with Nelson Naylor building a new house on Glover Hill and the school thriving under Prof Gardner and an able assistant daughter. Three Sundays of preaching monthly welcome diverse congregations. Rev L W Parrott chosen as Missionary Baptist pastor for the year. Dr B L Joiner enlarges his store to capture rising trade. last sermon by Rev McMichael at the Methodist church.
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Dawson Variety Manufacturing Co
Geo. Kaigler
Board of Education
A.J. Green
Mr. Green
Green
Bob Jones
Jeff Sime
Webster County
Cuy
Geo. W. Johnson
Nashville Tenn
W. K. Pilsbury
Terrell
Banner County
Recorder
A. J. Harp
Abbeville
Times
Mary Davis
Mattie Kimbrough
Eatonton
Dr. Paschal
H. R. Barnes
Merriwether County
Claude Bradley
Edna Brown
Fauntie Durham
Sallie Lundy
H. 8. Lee
Americas
Ellen King
Rome
Carrie Pursley
Andersonville
R. F. Simmons
Isa. F
Nelson Naylor
Glover Hill
Gardner
Missionary Baptist Church
L. W. Parrott
McMichael
Methodist Church
B. L. Joiner
Leesburg Social Ball Delights Town Folks
LiEessuna December note: a dance at the Leesburg Academy last Friday night hosted by local young gentlemen. Dozens of attendees, with dances lasting late into the night, and several Albany and Americus visitors. Also mentioned are visitors and residents such as Miss Carrie Addison, Miss Annie Brooks, Mrs. Migrath, and Judge Newsome. a house fire near town and a farm-hand incident with a large snake are noted, along with local errands and visits by residents.
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LiEessuna
Academy
Yous
Miases
Fannie Wyche
Laramore
Minnie Tiner
Seal Walden
Mitt Godwin
Juli Nellie Forrester
Julia Carter
Wilie Clark
Bryant
Columbia
Annie Brooks
Albany
Mollie Wilett
Dorse Ronaldson
Carl Addison
Americus
Mesdany Price
Salter
Forrester
G. Tison
Good Price
Crawford Maxwell
Wi Wyche
Joe A. Lipsey
W. L. Edwards
R. R. King
Graham Forever
E. C. Doughtie
Macon
Leesburg
Lucy Bunkley
A. B. Duncan
Smithville
Melle Willett
John Grier
Joe Gilbet
Rob Forrester
H. C. Odom
Plac
Carrie Addison
M. E. Love
D. A. Newsome
J. T. Usryy
An & Plantation
Hines
F. T
Hale
Eaer
Gepaata
Spare Curroner Dee Ia Farmers Cold Snap Scene
Farmers enjoy the cold snap with toasted p4 and backbone views. One season makes them feel rich when slaughtering hogs. A serious accident occurred at Mr Cy Jones ree Wednesday as he left for Columbia. His little clothing on fire and Abe wi...
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Dee
Wille
Meir
Cy. Jones
Jone
Columbia
Abe
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