Leesburg Election Yields Quiet Local Politics
Lyesnura January reports a calm city election with W H Forrester as mayor and six councilmen elected. County results show Sheriff James Salter leading a quiet race, while treasurer race claims no opposition. A local death of Sam G Tison follows, with funeral by Dr. Carroll. The column notes cold mud, widespread illness, and coroner inquests into two young men, Richard Reeves and Bill Hays, linked to alleged poisoning by Joe Moore.
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Lyesnura
Lhat
W.H. Forrester
H.C. Odum
D. A. Ragan
J. A. Lipsey
J. A. Walden
James Morgan
Sherif
KE. B. Martin
James Salter
A. H. Simmons
Julio M. Hines
M. Mima
B. E. Powell
James LeRoy
Bob Odum
P. P. Potter
Sam G. Tison
Jamesville
Old Starkville
Carroll
Albany
A. E. Hines
Newsome
Richard Reeves
A.B. Duncan
Joe Moore
Bill Hays
Rich
Bill
Joe
A. B. Duncan
D. E. Graham
W. D. Liggin
H. A. Jackson
J. P. Terry
G. A. Deavora
James Lee Roy
R. M. Weat
Trinity
Tex
Hines
Robins Lee County
Old Lee
Old Fouth
Will Boon Return After Health Recovery
A letter from Dr J M Boaworth in Bainbridge to a friend in Americus says he has fully recovered and will resume practice soon. His heavy workload forced him to close his office for recuperation, but he has kept healing travels to avoid labor. Locals hope his Americas-based patients regain access to care and his famed big heart continues aiding those who cannot afford specialists. The piece also notes a foreign syndicate seeks a direct percentage on steamers from Brunswick to London.
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Will Boon
J. M. Boaworth
Bainbridge
Americus
Iphia
Boaworth
Americas
Montezuma Notes Election and Local Developments
Montezuma reports a quiet county election with light turnout. Elected for two years: Mayor Dr. R. O. Engras. Aldermen J. E. Devaulin J. C. Ellington J. W. McKinie T. K. Chambers. Treasurer Yancey Hill. Clerk W. C. Shumate. Spring school term opens with full attendance. Rev D F Riley preaches first Methodist sermon. Variety works busy. weekly output of 2000 brandies noted. Local call for southern manufacturing growth. Judge W H Fish declines reappointment. Col B H Wilkinson among strong candidates. Texas pony unit noted within Alliance debates.
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Montezuma
Jan
R. O. Engras
J. E. Devaulin
J. C. Ellington
J. W. MecKinie
T. KE. Chambers
Yancey Hill
W. C. Shumate
D. F. Riley
Methodist Church
W. H. Fish
Himaée
Macdn County
B. H. Wilkinson
Texas Pony
Harrold Elected Central Railroad Director
Mr A B Harrold returned from Savannah and received cheers on his election as director of the Central Railroad. He told Reconper reporters the old officers are re elected and will pursue the same policy, with liberal attention to Americus. The new depot contract and city progress were noted. Officers and directors traveled from Augusta to Atlanta before reaching Americus.
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A. B. Harrold
Savannah
Harrold
Georgia
Americus
Augusta
Atlanta
Hypothetical railroad worker loses legs in RoChelle accident
Mr M W Thornton a flaxman with the S A M road was crushed between trains at Rochelle while attempting to board a passing locomotive. One leg was crushed off and the other severely injured with uncertain prognosis. Thornton, a Lumpkin native, had earned a strong reputation and was expected to rise further.
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M. W.thornton
Thornton
Americas
Rochelle
A Thornton
Lumpkin
Sand
Ife
County Elections Report New County Officers in Several Counties
The bulletin lists county officers elected January 7 to 9 in Stewart Webster and Terrell counties. Names include Clerk B F Hawkes Sheriff J T Holder tax collector G W Ard tax receiver T J Orr surveyor J C Layfield coroner M D Davis treasurer W W Wood. Other counties report re-elections with no opposition, naming clerks sheriffs tax collectors receivers and jurists.
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Ofcera
Stewart
Terrell
Webster
Lumekis
B. F. Hawkes
Sherrif
J. T. Holder
G. W. Ard
T. J. Orr
J. C. Layfield
M. D. Davis
W. W. Wood
Dan Davis
J. P. Beaty
H. M. Marshall
George E. Thornton
Bell
Geo. H. Williams
Abheville
Wilcox
L. C. Covington
Jas. M. Mixon
John M. Smith
D. McDuffle
D. A. Barker
L. F. Nance
William Gibbs
N. BE. McConnally
Sam Brown
L. Fountain
Capitalist figures push direct trade plan in Atlanta
Special to Receiver reports representatives Evelish and Gorman with capital to the amount of over $12,000 in Atlanta proposing direct trade convention terms. They seek a five percent guarantee on all invested money and have conferred with Governor Northen, who sees no obstacle to the guarantee.
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Atlanta
Evelish and Gorman
Northen
Dodge county conspirators travel to Ohio penitentiary
Special to Receiver reports Luther A. Hall and four other Dodge county conspirators passed through Atlanta en route to the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus.
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Dodge County
Atlanta
Luther A. Hall
Ohio
Columbus
Armour House Establishes Americus Distribution Center
Armour & Co the world leading meat packers appoint Borum Davenport Co as agents in Americus after a visit highlighted Americus as an ideal distributing hub. The arrangement promises local merchants faster access to Armour products with ample storage and favorable freight rates boosting Southwest Georgia trade.
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Armour & Co
Americua
Messrs
Borum
Davenport & Co
Americus
Messrs, Borum
Davenport &Co
Georgia
Americas
Borum, Davenport & Co
Atlanta must show desire to host military encampment
The Journal argues the military encampment will not reach Atlanta unless the city demonstrates a clear interest. It notes Atlanta has received many gifts from the State and should not be denied the encampment for lack of desire.
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Atlanta
Heavy bonds set after raid on gaming room
Yesterday officers raided a gaming room. Dorman Berry Salemon were each bound at 500 dollars to Superior Court first February Monday. Comer Jim Leamon 300 dollars. Tim A Alexander A C Alexander Paul Cummings 300 dollars at County Court Monday. All bonds raised. Judge Pilsbury harsh on gaming. Cummings fled, bondsman sought.
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Moard
Carriel
Pilabury
Dorman
Berry
Salemon
Superior Court
Comer
Jim Leamon
Tim Alexander
A. C. Alexander
Paul Cummings
Cummings
Memorial Window Suggested For Rev Geo F Cooper
A correspondent urges subscriptions for a memorial window to the late Rev Geo F Cooper in the new Baptist church. The writer asks church ladies to organize and invites wider community support, noting Cooper’s devoted service and beloved standing. Subscriptions may be turned over to any chosen committee.
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Geo. F. Cooper
Enitor Recorder
G. F. Cooper
New Baptist
Cooper
Jong
Baptist
McLeods Acquire Rivers Lumber Store in Pitts
R L McLeod & Co reports a successful eastern tour along the A M road. They purchased the Rivers Lumber Company store and stock near Abbeville, and will continue business there. The firm gains a large daily expanding tract and aims to meet customer needs with renewed energy.
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R, L. McLeod
R L. McLeod & Co
A, M
McLeod
The
Rivers Lumber Company
Pitts
Abbeville
Senator Quay Proposes Senate Substitute to Federal Election Bill
The substitute, introduced by Mr Quay, centers on the final section. It would empower the President to suspend habeas corpus in any locality where enforcement is deemed impossible and authorize use of naval and military forces to enforce the act and protect officers.
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Quay
Senate
United States
Governor Northen backs immigration and direct trade plan
Governor Northen emphasizes immigration importance via direct trade and advertising in the North. He notes Southern lands awaiting settlers, plans from the immigration commissioner, and a Georgia effort to sell cotton directly to European spinners. He envisions ads highlighting climate, soil, and cheap lands to attract good citizens, with transportation upgrades aiding direct trade.
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Northen
Constitution
South
Asheville
State Alliance
European Marketa
Georgia
Galva
National Grange
Direct Trade Cheek Prompts 5 Percent Guarantee Plan
In At ante representatives of foreign capital discuss a Brunswick to London steam line with a 5 percent guaranteed return on a $2,500,000 investment. Critics compare it to earlier canal schemes, arguing the plan prioritizes profits over direct trade and may not attract the right kind of emigrants for the South.
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Atante
London
Brunswick
South
England
Old Country
Among the Editors in Athens and Georgia Politics
A mosaic of editorials and political briefings notes resignations and hints of battles among Georgia papers. Mentions Larry Gantt resignation at Athens Banner Pat Walsh admiration for Editor Dana and calls for Senator Brown’s resignation. Reports on Ohio excursion plans and a $100000 grant to the Marletin & North Georgia road amid looming trouble and potential receivership.
State encampment spreads across Macon Rome Augusta and Brunswick
The piece notes Macon Rome Augusta and Brunswick as centers after the state encampment. It mentions The People's Bank opening with 25000 capital in Ellaville and St Rome’s new year’s day public building valued at 50000. It covers Judge Speer’s Dodge county conspiracy trial costing about 25000, Col Clifford Anderson denying acting attorney general role, Mrs Mayo of Albany hiring white servants and receiving inquiries about a local experiment, spring upcoming, and a Rome Tribune push to awaken the board of trade while Americus and Augusta figures are discussed alongside banking and market conditions.
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Macon
Rome
Augusta
Brunswick
People's Bank
Ellaville
St. Rome
Speer
Dodge County
Clifford Anderson
Georgia
Mayo
Albany
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Turner
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