Thomasville Gas Works and Water Plans Highlight 1886
The Missouri Dispatch notes Thomasville has gas works in operation and is arranging water works, calling it the most progressive South Georgia city. It reports Montezuma’s new boat trip to Warwick and back, the editor of the Record being frozen out, and the President’s battle with Republican obstructionists. It mentions Georgia agriculture reports, protectionist clashes in Pennsylvania, and Georgia’s Department of Agriculture supplement. It concludes that Republican Senators plan to demand reasons for removing officeholders, praising the President’s firmness and predicting victory for him.
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Thomasville
South Georgia
Montezona
Warwick
Record
Mr. Cleveland
Florida orange crop loss hits Markham report from Florida groves
Col Wm Markham of Atlanta returns from Florida claiming the state has no sound oranges this season though trees are healthy. He estimates his own crop would yield about fifteen thousand boxes at one dollar each, highlighting a million dollar loss to the county and widespread impact on growers, merchants, and bankers dependent on the fruit staple.
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Col
Wm. Markham
Atlanta
Florida
Col. Markham
Seapur
Bill Arp
Piorida
Sanford
Erry County
Record Farm advert uses 300 Holsteins as selling point
Editor Singerly of the Philadelphia Record promotes The Record Farm with a compassionate dairy fantasy claiming 300 Holsteins never misbehave. A related column cites J H Bates and Robert Bonher on advertising's rise, noting steady growth in ad spending and its role as business pioneer and catalyst.
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Singerly
Philadelphia Record
Record
Butver
Remarkable Fruit Cake Recalled From Americus Visit
Mr J J Clay lately returned from a visit to Americus where he heard of a fruit cake his brother C J Clay’s wife baked. Cut in half for dinner, the portion was saved and later served again at tea, delighting Mr Clay who praised its quality and the hostess for preserving it as a jestful wish fulfilled. Judge W H Patterson was present at dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon News
J. J. Clay
C. J. Clay
Americus
Mr. Clay
W. H. Patterson
Marriage and local notes from Ellaville Georgia 1886
In Ellaville Georgia on January 30 1886 Robert Goodson wed Miss Rena Tison by J P Harper with no cards. Prof Stephens school grows with fifty four attending and more expected. Death visits the Hayes home as Julia dies. prayers for patience and comfort follow the bereaved family.
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Ellaville
Ellavilly
Robert Goodson
Rena Tison
T. Harper
J.P
Stephens
Eli
Dorie Hayes
Julia
Providence
Dawon and Spring Hopes Amid Local News At Dawson
In Dawson the bright days and warm sun signal spring’s near return. Local visitors include F Orr and Mrs Minnie Richardson from Marion. Capt Allen retires from Robinson House, W Baldwin and wife plan fresh efforts to boost the hotel. A Dozier party enjoyed a lively Friday night. The Mikado drew crowd approval while Col Wooten’s horse, damaged by hydrophobia, was shot. The Daw son Manufacturing Co oversees a Northern style building. Walter Fulton visits en route to Texas. Mrs Eckford’s German program closed with Farnum. Sickness rare and marriage rumors circulate among several gentry families.
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Grand Old Forest
Dawnon
F. Orr
Minnie Richardson
Allen
Robinson House
Baldwin
Dozier
Adonis
Charlie Gunnels
William Wooten
Fnilton
Dawson Manufacturing Company
Walter Fulton
Galveston
Texas
J. F
Naval Academy
Oxford
Ala
Lone Star State
Eckford
R. H. Farnum
Messia
Dean
Clarke
Perry
McLain
Weather and farming notes from Hatcher Station Ga
The two week period offered ideal farming weather with broad planting progress. Early turnips like flat Dutch Globe and Purple Top survive cold with dirt cover. Labor remains ample but cash is scarce, raising gloom for farmers. Discussions drift toward No Fence and No Fence Law protections, political hints favor Bacon, and Mr W T Methvin stands out as a model farmer. Miss Lula Durham opened a Monticello school while Tocena City hosts a wedding announcement between J A Harris and Annie M Rozar.
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Harden Station
Bacon
W.T. Methvin
Methvin
Lula Durham
Monticello
Montinallo
Annie Durham
Methodiet Church
Tocero City
J. A. Harris
Tocoon News
Annie M. Rozar
Hatcher Station
Tocena
Nunshine and Joy
Quitman
Congress Protests Pension Expenditure Across States
Georgis congressman Crisp leads dissent against rising pension rates and arrears limits. Reports from Macon Telegraph, Atlanta Constitution, and Washington Post describe Crisp’s cross‑state stand, projected cost figures, and calls for restraint on pension expansions affecting Southern taxpayers.
No more than necessary for pension bills says speaker
The speaker recalls veterans who gave much to the country and argues for economy in pension bills. He supports care and scrutiny but seeks a stopping point, insisting he is not stingy yet wants restraint in government pensions. He urges fair, liberal treatment within limits.
Parker's Tonic Praised By Louisville Woman
A testimonial from Mrs. D. Shuliz of Louisville Kentucky extols Parker's Tonic for chronic heart and nerve debility. She credits it with keeping her alive after five years invalid. claims rapid pain relief and general health benefits for both adults and children. The note adds distributor details and price, urging others to try the remedy in time.
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Kannayan Colorado
Parker
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Americus Recorder
W. L. Glessner, Baker
City of Americus
Helal Organ
Sumter County
Webster County
Macon Telegraph
Pennsylvania
Sumatra
Department of Agriculture of Georgia
Georgia
Ville
J. H. Bates
New York
Bates
Robert Bonher
Macon
Crisp
Georgis
Congress
Reagan
Criep
Treasury
Atlanta Constitution
Black
Commissioner Black
Democratic Party
Washington Post
Toole, McGarrah & Tondee
Gvorcia
Preston
John R Leverett
Said
Geo. E. Dennard
Andersonville High School
New Orleans
Montgomery
Lott Warren
Eame
Hiscox & Cow N.Y
Shell
James
Wood
Manuaturer
Alliance 0
J. K. Prince
A. D. B. McKenzie
Under
Recorder Office
Ielnz
Tarrold
Jounsn
W. P. Jowers
Jantims
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