Local Rochelle boom as new stores and rail plans rise
In Rochelle, Georgia, December 10, business and growth surge with a new store by R Lacey, A P L railroad timber revival, and two Hawkinsville firms bolstering trade. Stock in A P L rises ten percent while residents report improving freight, mail schedules, and depot upgrades amid optimism for dividends and future commerce.
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Americas
Daily
L. F. Nance
John L. Ashley
Tip Reagan
Hawkinsville
Fitzgerald &Co
Reagan
H. Hawkins
Rochelle
J. J. Williford
Mr. Warren
Warren & Fitzgerald
Geo. Fitzgerald
Cleore Fitzgerald
Pollock
Curious notices from Church Hill and Vernon Ala
In Church Hill on December 12 W A Jones reports his little daughter recovering slowly after burns. Dr G S Elliott’s mother, aged 84, from Alabama, is visiting him. Vernon Alabama owner T H Hilburne’s white oak shows striking biannual foliage split. A Washington correspondent notes the US Army is a poor lot. Thur has a Waspleton been confirmed. Darwin’s biography edition of 4,000 sold out with strong demand. Rev J A Cook rates DuPont Guerry as the best stump speaker in Georgia.
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Cuuncn
W. A. Jones
Washington
United States
Thur
Rev. J. ©. A. Cook
DuPont Guerry
Georgia
Lumpkin prospers as trade rises and new homes emerge
In Lumpkin Georgia the town rallies around improving streets and commerce as E O Daniel buys W W Stokes grocery stock and sells to Maddox Perkins before a sheriff levies on debts. J G & F B Singer rent the former Stokes store as Clark moves in, and Dr J C Patterson marries Miss Clara Carter. Local notables A H Sampson builds a four room house, Rev J W Simmons attends conference, and visitors Mrs Carter and Miss Sallie Brown join residents in festive, hopeful notes.
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Singer
Mr. Stokes
Lumpkin
Richland
Pap
A. H. Sampson
J. W. May
Mr. Welborne
Clark
J. G. Singer
M. A. Carter
J. W. Simmons
J. C. Patterson
Misa Clara Carter
Patterson
Clara
J. A. Thornton, Sr
Thomasville
Dr. Thornton, Jr
A. F. Holt
Atlanta
Rev
Sanderaville
South Georgia
Mr. Simmons
Camilla
Sallie Brown
J. A. Thornton, Jr
Sasser Letter From Georgia Delivers Local Notes
From Sasser Georgia on December 10 the writer reports a recent rain, cotton crop out, farmers ginning, and local chatter about marriage. Visitors include M rs Minnie Baker of Lowndesville and Misses Mary and Martha Pritchett of Bluffton. The note mentions old breastworks from the Civil War era and reflects on regional updates and health resort status. An elderly correspondent signs off with concern for Dawson and hometown welfare.
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Sasser
Pilsbury
Cuff
M'sa Minnie Baker
Lowndesville
D. C
Mary and
Martha Pritchett
Bluffton
Georgia
Jackson
Red Man
Coluumbus
Dawson
Jas, Dodson
Miss Addie Pursley Hosts Pleasant Pound Party
In Andersonville Georgia on a December Friday night Miss Addie Pursley entertained in honor of guest Miss Nellie King of Rome. Guests included numerous Misses and Messrs, games, music, and a supper at 11 followed by dancing and social games until 2 am. A playful mishap saw a guest slip under a piano and another seek refuge on a gentleman's lap.
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Andersonville
Addie Pursley
Nellie King
Rome
Addie
Larrie Pursley
Lena
Minnie Gardner
Mollie Feagin
Gussle
Lula Wesson
Mattie Cunningham
Olive Dorman
Emma Battle
Lilla Bryant
Minnie Easterlin
The
Messia
W. M. Easterli
Warren
Alva Battle
W. H. Harrison
T. J
J. A. Slappey
E. R. Partridge
W. F. Phillips
Underwood
C. TD. Glover
Joiner
Messrs
Able Phillips
William English
T. A. McGinty
Forsyth
Cherubbee Chatter Reports Dawson Band Festival Fun and Cake
CHENUBBEE CHATT ER records a lively festival last Thursday night with a Dawson brass band praised as fine fellows. A cake rewarded Miss Johnnie Leverett of Bronwood by 120 majority. Local misfortune includes Jimmie Whaley ill with catarrhal fever and Mrs. E. V. Bowman visiting.
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Dirt
John
Loth
Johnnie Leverett
Bronwood
Jimmie Whaley
E. V. Bowman
M. H. Williford
Mat
Slocum
Sport
PUTNAM Wonder if Grady don't Howell over the result in Atlanta
A local column reports on Grady Howell and Mr Howard recovering enough to attend to business. It notes forthcoming marriages, praises among bright girls, and memorializes Hattie S SN der who died at age three. It mentions Dr Bivens illness in children, John Haigler roaming Alabama, and updates on B V E and F My Devane families amid rail protest comments.
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Grady
Howell
Atlanta
Mr. Howard
Hattie
J. A. Snider
Dawson Citizen Moves to Sumner Georgia in Merchantile Bid
Mr 8 E Sessions a longtime Dawson resident and tax collector departs with family for Sumner Worth County to enter merchandising. Also notes pastor Rev F A Branch leaving for Sandersville, Col M H Marshall moving to the city, J W Fellingame opening a ten cent store, and various local social and church updates.
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E. Sessions
Terrel
Sumner
Worth County
Session
Worth
F. A. Branch
Sandersville
South Georgia
Sharp
F. P. Allen
Dawson
J. W. Turner
M. C. Baldwin
Cuthbert
H. T. Jackson
Columbus
The
Enquirer-Sun
Columbus -Southern
B. E. Bridgeman
Shell
Bond
George Johnson
Paris
Isham
Sugar John
Busy boom in Schley County Elaville noted with new homes
Exnavingier December 14 report a town in growth as several buildings rise including Hon. W. D. Murray’s Cleveland street residence and Judge C. L. Battle planned Broad street houses. Mrs. Burton's store room expansion signals Christmas readiness while Dr. C. H. Smith enlarges his drug store.
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W. D.murray
Cleveland Street
C. L. Battle
Broad Street
Ellaville
Georgia
Reading Club
W.D. Murray
Frank Montford
Butler
Irvin County
Richland Notes Reflect Crop Finish and Local Life
Richland records fair weather as the cotton crop nears completion and farmers hope for cold weather to reduce hogs. The piece notes a strong corn supply, possible rise in meat production, and several social items including local hunting, bird gifts, visits from Miss Clifford Ard and Miss Belle Smith, and movement of Col Henry Gothens for a right of way deed. Local residents, including J W Tracy and C L Cobb, are mentioned with arrivals, moves, and a decision against fireworks for Christmas due to fire risk. Matrimonial market described as steady.
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Richland
Clifford Ard
Florence
Belle Smith
Webster
Col
Henry R. Gothens
Columbus Southern
Henry Chambliss
Thomas
W. F. Sanders
Weston
Marshallville's Enterprise Showcased In Local Trade Report
The Marshalleville Times notes a surge of commerce with over 50,000 fruit trees from H. Rumph's nursery and 20,000 gallons of cider from Marshallville Cider Co. Also shipped were 2,500 pounds of egg plant and okra seed and crates of radishes. The item praises local industry and asks which Georgia town can rival Marshallville for enterprise.
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Marshallville
8. H. Rumph
Louis A. Rumph
Marshallville Cider Co
Georgia
Enterprise
Marshallyie Times
Chicago Poised to Secure Democratic National Convention
A Washington dispatch says Chicago is likely to win the Democratic National Convention with New York pressing hard but Chicago considered reasonably certain. The piece suggests 1884 patterns may recur with Blaine facing a tougher act at the polls.
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Washington
Chicago
National Committee
New York
Blaine
Fitch in accord with Cleveland on tariff revision
The New York Star reports Mr Fitch the sole Republican Congressman from New York City is virtually in accord with President Cleveland on revising the tariff. He favors adjusting duties to current manufacturing and trade conditions, echoing the sentiment of many intelligent business leaders in New York. Meanwhile Randall supporters claim Randall is ineligible for the Democratic nomination next year.
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New York Evening Post
Blaine
Congressional Globe
Maine
New England
House
Senate
Eugene Hale
Hale
Onondaga
New York Star
Fitch
Cleveland
The
Star
New York
Rta
City
Randall
Democratic politics and law and tariff views noted
The Atlanta Journal and other papers discuss temperance measures, the legal profession, and political stance. Reports highlight Republican and Democratic positions on tariffs, the Senate’s composition, and regional campaigns. The Woolfolk trial nears verdict as Atlanta press notes Congress and a Tallapoosa investment warning.
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Church Hill
T. IT. Hilburne
Vernon, Ala
Darwin
Tims
Stewart
Arsersonville
Chenubbee Chatter
Putnam
Schley County
W. Cockswell
Bour
Virgin
Pie
Heo
Congress
Atlanta Journal
Pano Journal
North Carolina
South Carolina
Chicago Tribune
West
Tribune
Fort Valley
Vance
Savannah News
Tallapoosa
Carlisle
People’s National Bank
Ah— Americus
J. B. Fobier
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