Dawson College notes and town life in Ellaville
The Quiman Free Press remarks on Dawson education with tallies from South Ga College and McNulty House, noting high pupil counts and a Leap Year party discussed by locals. It laments A L Weston’s illness, praises faculty moves, rail project hopes, and local deeds, while urging parental responsibility for education and futures amid a bustling community digest.
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Quiman Free Press
A. P. Perham
Dawson
South Ga
Mandy Andersonville Visitors and Plans for a Hotel
Anprasonville on January 15 reports tourists stopping at the National Cemetery en route to the South. A Williamsburg Ohio excursion is expected in February. Visitors from New Haven Michigan and St Charles Iowa are noted, with Panless pursuing hotel plans and a return visit in spring to finalize buildings.
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Anprasonville
Andersonville
National Cemetery
Williamsburg
A. Luttenbacker
New Haven
Mich
Thomas F.mardis
J. M. Brown
St. Charles
Iowa
Mr. Panless
Mosaic Prom Moon Moultrie Notes Prominent locals
January 14 blizzard aftermath brings milder weather. Bill Adams thought dead is alive and may recover. Bob Bearden named as wealthiest, hardest working merchant. Upcoming railroad meeting set for the fourth Saturday in January with hopes of a big event in Moultrie. Woods burning criticized as harmful to landowners, while freeholders persist. Sunday preaching planned at the courthouse and church revival efforts noted.
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Mc Vuray
Bill Adams
Bob Bearden
Thomasville Times
Quitman Free Press
Moultrie
Court House
Thorp
M. M
Homicide Near Buena Vista Ends In Fatal Shot
Five miles west of Buena Vista on the Columbus Market road Friday night about 10 o'clock Allen Gresham riding with Flowers was shot by Charles Barkhalter who lay in wait behind a fence with an old army musket. Gresham rode on a short distance before dying within ten minutes. Barkhalter was arrested near Americus and jailed. motive given as easy. Trial set for tomorrow.
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Jaxvany
Columbus Market
Ueasl
Allen Greshai
J. J. Dunham
Flowers
Gresham
Charles Burkbakter
Barkhalter Yenters
Americus
Smiles From Smithville and Local Oats Trade Notes
Smithville sees freight wagons carrying oats as 1200 to 1600 bushels arrive this week. The oat surplus highlights Smithville’s role in Lee county’s production. A junior attorney bought a penny and a road cart, attending local courts. Mr T W Johnson’s son’s new house impresses with design by O L Brown. The lord mayor moves into a new two story residence. Town council sets whisky license at 2000 dollars, extending the licensing period. High School opens strong with continued pupil arrivals.
Stewart County Items Chronicle 1880s notes and misfortunes
Local items report a string of misfortunes and curiosities in Stewart County. Lamphia Independent mentions a horse lost to bott and cold. cattle or cats perished above ground. Dock Cosby seeks Texas transfer. Judge Feagin finds frozen ground, fearing crop loss. Rev J S Jordan welcomed at Lumpkin. Joseph Willetts, alive at 76. George House fights a barn fire, loses corn crib with 500 bushels.
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Dock Cosby
Mall
Amricus
Une
Texas
H. G. Feagin
Jordan
Methodist Church
Bureau's
Lumpkin
Joseph Wallett
George House
Arkansas
Willets
Ifty
Belenceville
House
There is no use crying over spilled milk
A quip on perseverance with misprinted phrasing urging steadiness and patience. The excerpt mentions making the best of misfortune, using a homely proverb to motivate action rather than complaint. It references a perfect dressing and a focus on time, effort, and self-improvement.
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Stel
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College Hill
Mene
Lekel
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Havana
Ellaville
Wilkerton
C. J. Peacock
Col
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Jonah
W. D. Murray
Buena Vista and Oglethorpe Railroad
Mr. Murray
C. L. Battle
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Treasure
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R. J. Ellison
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Tom Pickett
Mike Wilson
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Ee Ayer
Jolly Johnprerville
Leet Lemme
Everbody
P. Kimbrough
John Deason
Misa Crockett Saville
Sallie Johnson
Eufaula
W. B. Saville
Prof. Grob
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Riles
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Mosaics
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Buena Vista
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