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Americus Weekly Recorder in Americus, Georgia

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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1884

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Gooseberry Grange plans in Bronwood fosters local farming groups

Jan 23 Bronwood notes praise for Gooseberry Grange of Webster county with roster of members. The piece outlines a guano delivery rule, local depot site plans on a side track, and calls for reorganization to boost farming interests. Mentions local residents, rail developments, and a minor accident.

Broxwood Gooseberry Grange Webster County Webster Oue J. F. Sraperux G. W. Williams S . Smith Bronwood Supt Rogers Kline Clarke Jim Miller O. N. Geise Florida Jos, McPherson Helena Texas Jim Americus

Andersonville Winter News and Local Happenings

Andersonville sees winter visitors with Mr Winter lingering. merchants invest in improvements as anticipation builds for spring. An Ellaville and Buena Vista railroad survey boosts talk of cost savings at Andersonville as a gateway point. The academy, the country school effort, and visits from Ohio residents mark community activity amid weather data and rumor of a WW II era style war memorial fundraising at the cemetery.

Andersonville Fet Winter Richter Ellaville Bueos Vista Andersonvideo Southwestern Americus and Oglethorpe Weaver Williams’ Yin Wm. M. Moorhead Wm. Abamny E. Moorhead Elijah C. Line

Weather and town notes from the ville and county

Winter weather remains severe with freezing conditions slowing planting and rail splitting. The village reports new frame houses for tenants, a local school opening under Mrs Hardy Hester, and updates on residents Mr John Deason Mrs Jennie Hester Mr S Kimbrough Holt West and several Misses Brooks and Daniels. Stewart County adjourned term set to convene next Monday with a cordial invitation to attend.

Jonsonanvitee Boelnbew Ville Hardy Hester Jennie Hester Lumpkin John Deason Kimbrough Holt West Brooks and Daniels Tae Stewart Superior Court Mayon

Death of Mrs Annie Batts and a local wedding

In Lurravite on January 23 Mrs Annie Batts wife of Jack G Batts died Friday night. A touching tribute calls her a fond and estimable wife. The Christian Index editor Rev M B Wharton preached a sermon last week. John Clarke of Macon and Miss Nonnie Casey were married yesterday at 7 pm with Rev J H Cawood officiating. Best wishes for long, useful and happy lives.

Lurravite Annie Batts Jack G. Batts M. B. Wharton Christian Index John Clarke Macon Nonnie Casey Yeatelday J. H. Cawood

Ellaville Enthusiastic Over New Railroad Load

The Buena Vista railroad survey reaches Ellaville from Oglethorpe with a route decision by Captain Raoul expected. Directors also order a survey from Andersonville in progress as residents cheer the project amid strong hopes. Treasurer Muse sets January installment due by February 1 and relocates to Ellaville for the year.

Macon Telegeag de Jaxvany Buena Vista Ellaville Oglethorpe Andersonville Raoul Will Muse

Stewart County items and local notes from Lumpkin

Items from Lumpkin Independent report a warm joke about a lanterned overcoat in cold weather, a fall in crop yield from April frost, stay of Bill Lee’s capture, a salary cut for Lumpkin Marshal followed by a resignation and new hire, plus a reorganization pledge for The Independent as a stabilizing local newspaper with renewed financial footing and widened circulation.

Lumpkin Independent Lumpkin High School Bill Lee Stewart County Officer Holder Lumpkin Lumpkin Town Frank Kirksey 8. P. Jenkins the Independent B. W. Key Independent Stewart

Cold snap devastates vegetables across Georgia and Florida

reports from Avanna News Quirmay and towns in Lowndes Americus Thomas County Jacksonville and Tallahassee describe widespread crop damage from a severe cold spell. Vegetables perished cabbage and watermelon plants along with oats and fruit trees faced substantial injury. Observers note no major damage near Tallahassee while Palatka reports notable losses to bananas guavas and young oranges yet some groves escaped harm.

Avanna News Quirmay Lee Watousta Soster Americus Thomas Couit Oata Palatka Gountey Hart's Grove

Priso Snake Story From Walton Georgia Narrated

Georgia Walton Go News reports a curious tale of a dog bitten by a snake. After recovery, the dog’s liver allegedly housed two six to eight inch snakes, seen by many locals. Also promoted are Ayor's Pills and Vermifage with claims of digestion aid and worm treatment.

Das. Starkey & Talon Georgia Walton

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