Plains of Dura Ga residents report a lively community note
Plains of Dura Ga January notes claim championship, list sick residents and visitors, local characters, and social events. J C Stuart leads, B T Walters seeks treatment in Atlanta, Miss Bonds move to Plains, many locals visit relatives and shopkeepers, Measles spreading, W E McTyler sick at home, traveling salesmen interviewed merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Walters
Picline
Atlanta
Bonds
Richland
Plains
J. W. Mays
Lumpkin
J. A. Reed
Prof. Hiller
K. C. West
Ed Clarke
Mr. Clark
Lula Chappell
Davidson
Mossy Dell
Lena Ford
Americus
Cato
Anna French
W. L. Thomas
Kendrick
G. W. Stapleton
the Plains
R.H. Webb
C. C. Alexander
W.E. McTyler
Messrs. Holloman
Minter
BRONWOOD STA RY WEDDING AND LOCAL NOTES
Boonwoon Georgia January 20 wedding of John Kennedy and Lela Tucker at the bride’s father Jesse Tucker’s home given a quiet family welcome. Uncle Sam Stevens dies suddenly at home near town. Farmers haul out guano. warning of a dry year. Miss Gem Mulligan returns from Blakely to Miss Julia Killen. Nellie Marshall returns from Fort Valley visit. J H Ellerbee sells stables to Dave Denton. Lizzie Allen of Fort Valley visits Nellie Marshall. A runaway horse injures a wagon but no one hurt. W H Wilkinson buys a new phaeton. Alfred plans to show off. J N Winn of Darien patents a railroad indicator for trains. Cabinet Photographs offered at $2.50 per dozen for 80 days at Van Arpar’s.
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Gem Mulligan
Julia Killen
Blakely
Nellie Marshall
Fort Valley
J. H. Ellerbee
Dave Denton
Lizzie Allen
Hill Street
Richland grows as cotton flows and town plots rise
From Richland Georgia a reporter notes rapid town growth with many settlers purchasing lots, planned streets by Americus Investment Company, and a surge of cotton shipments. The piece praises local farmers despite cancer claims a long time resident, Hon John A Meyer, dies after a career in Augusta. Major local figures, a Columbus Southern rail extension, and civic achievements are mentioned.
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Rucavasa
Richland
Georia
Ors
Americus Investment Company
Columbus Southern
Parrottville
Dawson
W. L. Glessner
J. A. Walker
Columbus
Brown House
John A. Meyer
Maj. T
A. H. Meyer
Augusta
Mia
L. J. Davis
Selma
Ann
H. Prothro
Mra
E. B. Brodie
Miss Maude
Weston Jan 2 Cols Southern Passenger Schedule and Cotton Market
Weston notes a regular Columbus Southern passenger schedule, first cotton shipment, and sales of 27 bales at ten cents last Friday plus 75 bales today. It urges town growth via school expansion to 75 pupils, new railroad, energetic citizens, and better advertising. Mentions hogs slaughtered, a millinery house, travelers, three drummers, and a proposed new hotel. Prof Monk to move with family.
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Weston
Columbus Southern
Jeff Sims
Mersis
Simmons
Passmore
Columbus
Monk
Soltaire on Agriculture and Labor in Sunny Slope
In Sunny Slope a veteran writer urges 1890 farming reforms for Southwest Georgia. He calls for terracing to prevent soil wash, stock pasture patches, and Link's sorgum as stock feed, arguing intensive farming yields more with less land. He warns about labor shortages and promotes tenant farming and landlords sharing public ventures to sustain households and communities. Also notes Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething and infant care.
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Georgia
Link
Soltaire
Mossy Dell News Notes Local Life and Odd Incident
In Mossy Dell on January 29, readers hear of a cavalry rumor at Possum Trot tied to state funding. Social news covers visits, a dentist itinerant, teachers, sermons, a new Bottsford store, and a near-mystery light near jars that spooked four men who fired into the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossy Dealn
England
North Pole
Leola Chappell
Plains
Davison
Naomi Davison
Webster
Mary Dean
Bottsford
Society of Providence
Planter’s Academy
Lasseter
Elmore
Magnolia Springs
H. R. Dean
Annie Laura Davison
Richland
Annie Wise
Jas
Forrest
Frank Hall
Frank Webb
Mules Sold On Time Boost Local Farm Costs
LaGrange Graphic reports that 110 mules were sold on time over two weeks at about 150 dollars each, with mortgages recorded. If sales double, 280 mules on time could cost nearly 1,000 bales of cotton next fall. The piece notes farmers’ total annual outlay to Tennessee and Kentucky mules. It also highlights Barnesville mill poised to start, costing 100,000 dollars with modern machinery and assured output.
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Troup County
Tennessee
Kentucky
Rajee
Barnesville
Tondee Carter & Co Shows Opera House Engagements in Circuit
Americus in the Southern theatrical circuit with about twenty cities. The circuit, led by Mr DeGive of Atlanta as president, coordinates routing and contracts for next season. Agreements are binding for five years from June, ensuring equal distribution of time and venue advantages, with local managers providing support during travel disruptions. The arrangement enables Americus to host first class amusements and higher quality shows for its size, boosted by the energy of Glover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
DeGive
Atlanta
Frank O’brien
Birmingham
Jake Tannenbaum
New York
Ita
Georgia
Senate committee agrees Montana contest must be remanded
The Senate elections committee tentatively agrees the Montana Senators contest should be sent back to the people. Democratic and Republican members say certificates for both Senators are not regular. If so, Gov. Toolo ne would appoint interim Senators until the legislature makes a choice.
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The
New York Star
Senate Elections Committee
Montana
Toolo
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Dura
Bronwood
J. N. Winn
Darien
Marietta
van Arpar’s
Mathera
Coates
Americas
Allen House Corner
Tondee, Carter & Co
la Superior
United Etaten
Chicago
Lee
Wilson Faye
Lee Street
Church Street
Mabe Arete
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