Georgia Emigration and Pension Debate Highlight 1886
A Georgia newspaper notes emigration trends toward the South and praises Congressman Charles F Crisp for denouncing pension abuses in Congress. It critiques the pension system as a treasury drain, cites coverage from the Atlanta Constitution on Cleveland and civil service reform, and calls for railway mail-service reform under Mr. Vilas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville Enterprise
Crisp
Congress
Federal
Charles F. Crisp
House of Representatives
Pension Bureau
Treasury
Lumpkin
Atlanta Constitution
Cleveland
Albany News
Department of Government Service
Mr. Vilas
Harrell challenges railroad act as unconstitutional
Hon. David Harrell of Webster confers with two eminent lawyers to strike down the last Legislature's act granting $80 to the Marietta and North Georgia railroad. He plans to file a state complaint, but the Attorney General and Governor may block action, highlighting a curious political stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astonta
David Harrell
Webster
Marietta and North Georgia Railroad
Harrell
Florida Senators Under Scrutiny and Satire
A Savannah News piece critiques Northern Tribune coverage of Florida Senators Jones and Callery. It disputes anti-Southern bias and notes Call’s alleged, now disputed, homestead claim and postmaster episode. The column suggests Jones may mix public duty with romance, but dismisses motive tied to wealth, urging fair treatment of Southern lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Washington
New York Tribune
Senator Jones
Savannah News
Callrankery
Ribane
Senator Call
Swain
Jacksonville
The
Tribune
Call
Hall
Hull
Clark
the Tribune
Senate
West
Cotton Market Receipts and Prices Across Cities
Office in Americus reports cotton receipts to date at city warehouses totaling 23 813 bales. Market quotes show Good Middling and Middling prices with notes on steady or declining futures. Reports from New York Savannah and Liverpool list daily sales and receipts, with mixed futures and declines noted for some sessions.
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Americus
New Yonk
Cotbee Warkers
Mabi
Savanxan
Great Britain
Laverroo
Orleans
Aslea
Ameriex
Paturen
Dawson City News Notes Brighten Local Life
Dawson residents report business improving as tourism grows. A Col.Guerry domino game lights up evenings while Col J M Griggs buys a new hat for appearances. A fishing party heads to Cardray’s mill and two young men visit from Americus. A new fancy goods firm opens at McDonald’s old stand. Local socials, skating at the rink, and a bridal rumor at the Robinson House reveal social life vibrant as farmers prepare for crops and sidewalks rise under city improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col.Guerry
Col
J. M. Griggs
Cardray's Mill
George Howard
J.D. Laing
McDonald's
Americus
Mesere
Oscar Ansley
Lee Aycock
Dawson Brass Band
O. L
Americas
Dawson
Robinson House
John Allen
Alien House
Buena Vista Quiet, Prohibition Likely After Midmonth
Buena Vista Georgia notes a quiet town with dull business and a probable prohibition regime after midmonth. The mayor and council race lacks enough freeholders for a license petition. The Buena Vista school, led by Prof Forrester, serves nearly a hundred pupils. Visitors include Oglethorpe’s A J Harvey and wife and Americus’s O B Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Georgia
Forrester
Ouly B.B. Hinton
Americus
A. J. Harvey
Oglethorpe
What Can Be Done By Trying Again and Courage
A historic appeal urges hope for kidney and inner complaints with claims that hundreds of hopeless cases have been helped by Electric Bitters. It promotes the medicine as safe and pure, a blood purifier, curing dyspepsia diabetes kidney diseases and urinary difficulties, priced at 50 cents per large bottle at E. J. Eldridge's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Hatcher Stravron and Local Ledger Notes
Local column reports harsh blizzard effects with wind chill higher than January, and remarks on farming, church ordination postponement, and land sales. Mr W T Methvin finishes hog killing while Albert Hatcher purchases estate parcels. Oats planted in January show deep plow injuries. Midway church new building rises under A H Teol. Spring bird songs mark planting time.
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Harcuen Stans
Mann
W. T. Methvin
J. M. Balkeom
Enon
Hatcher Place
Tueasay
Albert Hatcher
Daniel Muithern
Georgetown
Banea'inn
Nice
Midway
A. H. Teol For
Riaker
Norvn
Weather and weddings in Schley and Andersonville
The Schley column notes pleasant weather with improving health for Hon. J. N. Hudson after typhoid. It records the Feb 4 marriage of L. M. Holloway and Davie Peters, with blessings for their life together. A party from Schley visits Andersonville, enjoys a Primitive Baptist service, meals, and a reflective return, praising local hospitality and friendship.
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J. N. Hudson
Mary Kent
Schley
Macon County
Lowley Hills
Sobley
Insnen
Sumter County
Andersonville
Primitive Baptist Church
J. English
Misa
Pice
Anderson
Cosripaent Tavr
Blood Purifier Restores Leg Ulcer After Typhoid Fever
A man recovering from a long typhoid spell describes a severe leg ulcer that resisted all treatments. After using B B B, the ulcer healed rapidly, and he regained health, praising the remedy as superior to previous cures. He names W H Brotherton store and endorses W M Cheshire along with several doctors and local supporters.
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J. P. Dromgoole
W. H. Brotherton
W. B. Cone
Major A. Cook
Park
Advertised Letters in the Americus Postoffice
The following in a complete list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Americus Postoffice. If not called for in thirty days will be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office. B Miss Kate Brown H Silvey Heallebarton Mrs. Margret Berington Mrs. J A Hill Mrs. Allen Holt George W Horne J 8 Johnson L Mra Perry Lewis Mrs Lenie Lewis M Mr Samuel K Mayers Mr D B Minor Mr John B Milken Mr Chas Morris N Mrs Martha Newmans R Mise Mattie Ross P Mrs Rosanna Plowden S Wn G Sims T Mrs M F Turner WL F Womack Tom Wiggins. In calling for these letters please say J C Roney P M.
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Americus Postofice
Kate Brown
H—Silvey Heallebarton
Margret Berington
J.A. Hill
Allen Holt
George W. Horne
Samuel K. Mayers
John B. Milken
Chas
Morris
Martha Newmans
R—Mise Mattie Ross
Rosanna Plowden
G, Sims
M. F. Turner
F. Womack
Tom Wiggins
Remarkable Recovery in Paris Texas by Discovery
Excitement in Paris Texas follows the recovery of E Corley from consumption. A trial bottle of Dr King s New Discovery brought relief, leading to a large bottle and two boxes of Dr King s New Life Pills. After two boxes and two bottles, Corley regained health and gained thirty six pounds. Free trial bottle of the Great Destroyer Consumption offered at E J Eldridge s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tex
E. Corley
Dr. King
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J.C. Roney
P.M
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Thern
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Harrold, Jounbun & CO
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Gir
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Preston
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Prest
Louisiana National Tank
Samuel H. Kennedy
New Orleans Nationa Tank
Louisiana State Lottery Compan
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New York
Express
M.A. Deveney
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