Dry law not as expected in Andersonville report
A Dawson and Sumter County style chronicle notes weather disruptions after the vow law’s onset, mixed business activity, school reopenings, and local social life. It highlights Captain Sullivan’s improving health, visitors from several states, and local entertainments including a Leap Year and political party programs. The piece also covers a Polk silver mine sale and a Washington dispatch on Keifer and Boynton.
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Apunasonvitan
Andersonville
Sumter
Misa Mollie Cox
Weaver
Buena Vista R. A
Harry C. Laird
Sparta
Eugene Sullivan
Woodstock
Ogden
Iowa
York
Oswego
Gardner
Mass
Mt. Union
Ohio
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Dawson Dots. A Shopper’s Tale of Town Trade
Daw son Feb 19 says Qur mer chants display taste in fabrics and white goods this year. Janes Bros offer elegant silver at moderate prices as shoppers begin tours. Windows of Heaven pour refreshment but wells stay dry, artesian supply needed. No vacant buildings in town, our people are noted.
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Dawson
Janes Bro’s
Midas
Stewart County Items
Lampkin Independent notes frequent guano wagon trips to Florence returning loaded with odoriferous mixture. The American Bible Society reports a Colporteur canvassing Stewart County to reach families without Bible or Testament. Mrs. James T. Gordy of Green Hill dies after a lingering illness. remains buried at Shiloh. Mr. W. W. Stokes marries Miss Mattie Feagin at Judge Feagin's home. Rev. J. 8. Jordan officiates. Rev Christopher Jordan reports thirteen marriage licenses with fees from 5 cents to one dollar, totaling about ten dollars. Knights of Honor receive a 9000 dollar check for Mr. Hester’s life insurance. payment due within six days of Hester's death. A potato thief prowls local hills. seed potatoes spared. Leap Year party at the College hosted by Ladies of the Missionary Society.
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James T. Gordy
Green Hill
Shiloh
Henry G. Feagin
W. W. Stokes
Mattie Feéngin
J. 8. Jordan
Methodist Church
Christopher Jordan
Knights of Honor
F. G. Hester
Hester
A Good Old Man in Preston Seeks Help From Cheerful Givers
An 1884 Preston Georgia appeal asks readers to support Uncle John Esters of Webster County. The nearly blind, aging forge worker is described as faithful and skilled, having earned but not kept funds for a comfortable old age. Donations can be sent via Preston post office in care of Postmaster George Thorn.
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Preston
Webster County
Georgis
John Esters
Georgia
George Thorn
Redden
Severe storm damages across the state report at Fort Valley and Columbus
A violent storm with wind hail and rain struck multiple sections of the state last night. Widespread damage reported in Fort Valley Columbus and Atlanta areas with roofs blown off buildings and several fatalities. Debris scattered across Cherokee Cave Spring and surrounding towns as trains and depots suffered damage. wires down and rescue efforts underway.
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Me 'Brien
Romsh Wes
Bea Low
Msoon
Fred Conner
Macon
Emerson Pootey
Geneva
First
Atlanta
Cherokee County
Cave Spring
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