Christmas Hope Amid Cotton Prices Dropping Across Counties
John Preeville notes a dull Christmas as cotton prices plummet to seven and eight cents. Farmers plan new crops while fearing higher labor costs and potential population shifts, with several townsfolk relocating or moving back to old homes. A final message from Richland on January 1st promises further notes from the Recouper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom Roneeville
Jesca Williams
Leer
Suecesa
John Dupree
Macon County
Wm. Morton
Webater County
Richland
Hatcher Station wedding plans and local notes
In Hatenga Station Georgia December 22 1885 the town justice court met with Justices Smith and Lewis. A long trial Reubin Thomas vs L H Thomas ended with a plaintiff verdict and an appeal to a jury. A hog killing suit A J Kelly vs Ellen Schenk ended by removal of the plaintiff from the state. Several minor cases disposed of. A wedding is booked for next Wednesday at E D Harrell’s residence between Williford and Viola Harrell. Socials, travels, and local visits populate the rest of the notes with Familiar names and small-town updates.
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Hatenga Station
Justice Court
J.B. Smith
A. A. Lewis
Reubin Thomas
L. H. Thomas
A.J. Kelly
Ellen Schenck
E. D. Harrell
Mr. Williford
Viola Harrell
Consumption Cured and Free Remedy Recipe
An old physician offers a vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. He will mail the recipe free in German French or Hagiish with directions to any requester. The notice ends with a political aside about a wartime gubernatorial temperance campaign and a Georgia stump speech.
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East India
W. A. Noss
Power's
Rochester
N. Y
Pittard
Wilkes
Ove
Georgia
Dawson Christmas Cheer Shines Over Town Prosperity Grows
The town buzzes with holiday spirit as Dawson enjoys two Christmas trees and bright shop displays. A military company adds to community pride while schools close for holidays and lessons resume in January. Citizens reflect on moral life, youth, and the festive drama contrasts with concern over self restraint and Byron’s cautionary memory.
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Dawson
Santa Claus
Morpheus
Corps d' Esprit
Department of Trade
J. W. F. Lowry
Mra, Thields
Webster
Mra. McNalty
Owen Nelson Institute
South Georgian College
Kinchen’s cotton and corn yield praised by farmer kin
In Pulaski county a July note recalls J J Kinchen’s farming results. He had 120 acres in cotton yielding 79 bales at about 508 pounds each and 75 acres in corn supplying a five mule farm for a year. Kinchen, 65, remains active with laborers, leading the fields personally.
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Hawkinsville
J. J. Kinchen
Kinchen
Pulaskis
Mr. Kinchen
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Kidney and Liver Ailments
What Can be Done. By trying again and keeping up courage many things seemingly impossible may be attained. Hundreds of hopeless cases of Kidney and Liver Complaint have been cured by Electric Bitters, and after everything else had been in vain So, don't think there is no cure for but try Electric Bitters. There is no medicine so safe, so pure, and so perfect a blood purifier. Electric Bitters will cure Dyspepsia, Machetes and all Diseases of the Kidneys. Invaluable in affections the Stomach and Liver, and over come all Urinary Difficulties. Large Bottles only 50 cts. at E J. Eldridge's.
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E J. Eldridge’s
Merriman Narrowly Captures Democratic Nomination in Three Way Contest
The San Reporter profiles Thurman A. Merriman of New York as the smallest House member and a rising Democratic candidate who won a three cornered fight amid Democratic infighting. The piece notes his appearance, temperament, and rapid rise through newspaper sponsorship. It also recounts Peter Muchler of San Juan California witnessing a meteor strike that yielded glittering metal grains near his mining exploration site.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
House of Representatives
Thurman A. Merriman
New York
The
Sun
National Democratic
Merriman
Jay Gould
Peter Muchler
San Juan
Cal
Grape juice and wine making praised in New Jersey
Alfred Speer of New Jersey has refined the art of fermenting the Oporto grape into wine, surpassing others. Claret and Burgundy are popular dinner wines, Port and Brandy are favored as evening wines and suitable for the communion table and invalids, sold by L. B. Bosworth.
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Oporto
Alfred Speer
Jersey
L. B. Bosworth
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L. &N. Railroad
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L. & N. Rail
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Morr
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Henat Mo
Stevens Institute of Technology
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Prof
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Jas. Fricker & Bro
Jewelers
Northwest Georgia Music House
Musical Department
James Hicker & Bro
Mericus
W. Harris & Co
Cotton
Milbora Magus
Raelea
Generel
Jake Israrin
Cotton Avenue
Bank of Auidtehadl
Santa Clau
W. E. Clark
Am Works
London
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China War
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Weston
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