Georgia Rally and Southern Railroad Boom Report
The article reports on political gatherings praising Georgia and the South, a county alliance meeting at Hopewell with invited figures, and a surge in railroad construction led by Southern states. It notes shifts in local offices, a new name for Wigginsville Rodgersville, and plans for industrial growth, schools, and a railroad agency. It mentions Mrs. Dunbar's death, political races, and Confederate veteran notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Hopewell
Harry Brown
J. W. Beck
Col. Northen
Rybody
Enate
Wigginsville
Rodgersville
Boiley County Alliance
Robert Patton
T. H. Devane
H. Wilkinson
Y Kelly
M. A.perry
J. M. Collum
J. B. Barrow
Geo.’Reed
D. K
D. W. Rainey
J. L. Devane
J. F. Woods
Schley County
Americus Cotton Factory
Ella‘ville
Oglethorpe
Duprée Peacock
Bouthornssssis Peereren
Western
North Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolina
Washington
Montana
Knoxville Southern
Farmer's League
New York
League
Sumter City School Exhibition Highlights Farce and Music
July 8 Sumter City reports a school exhibition closed with Cooper Webb delivering the opening address. The program included recitations by Maggie Markett and Anna Harden, tableaux and duets, culminating with Old Folks at Home. Local social events and travels are noted, along with a lightning strike accident harming five cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumursun City
Cooper Webb
Maggie Markett
G. M. Rodgers
Arva Fowler
Tom Markett
Kate Rodgers
Zena
Ella Isreal
Viola Rodgers
Stella Webb
L. Fowler
George Isreal
Anna Harden
Mrs. Jones
K. M. McDonald
Annis Markett
Texas
A. Rodgers
Jimmie Webb
D. L. Rodgers
Sable Smith
Jimmie
Willie
George
John
Henry Wiggins
Newt ‘Israel
Angus Markett
John L. Fowler
Stélis
Webb
Viol
Rosalie Markett
Rodgers
Mr.Mussle
Migroom
Miss Ammaers
Imasida
David B. Rodgers
Miss Anden
Pahmanship
John Wigrues
South Carolina
Aniula Harden
Colom
Dawson Investment Buys 230 Acres for Homes Near City
Dawson July 9 The Dawson Investment Company purchased 230 acres from the Baldwin estate adjoining a previous 6,000 dollar purchase with plans to lay off residence lots and sell to settlers. They aim to build 100 houses this and next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Dawson Investment Company
Baldwin
RB. Christie
Dawson National Bank
Frank E. Clark
O. B. Chester
Pelham
E. H. McGehee
James E. Brown
Newnan
B. H. Brown
Frank P. Allen
Fort Gaines
Allen
Eufanin
J. P. Allen
Walter J. Thurmond
Forsyth
Roach Joins Thomas & Grifin Mercantile Firm in Americus
From the Plains notes Roach of Americus accepts a position with Thomas and Griffin in the mercantile business. He also purchased a lot from Mrs M R Davenport and will build a dwelling here once completed. Mr J A Shields is at home again, greeting friends. John Sheffield of Americus visited, and Laura Jowers of Putnam returned home after visiting relatives. J W Glass shows large sweet potatoes nine inches in circumference. Annie Harper hosted a Sunday dinner enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spei PrArné
Roach
Americus
Thas
Thomas & Grifin
M. R. Davenport
Ed Abdee
J. A. Shields
John Sheffield
Preaton
Laura Jowers
Putnam
J. W. Glass
Annie Harper
Political meeting backs Col. A S Cutts candidate
From Friendship Georgia July 4 a political meeting was held to endorse Col A S Cutts for the legislature. Dr W H Bailey acted as chairman by request with W C also assisting as noted in the readable portion of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farenpsutp
Col. Catt
Artillery Battalion
Col. A
Cutts
W. H. Bailey
W. C
Committee appoints to draft resolutions on Col. A. S. Cutts nomination
A committee including Dr FE K Bozeman J B Holley and M Harper drafts resolutions praising Col. A S Cutts as a Democratic candidate for the Legislature. It states he has filled offices fearlessly and honestly, pledges to support his nomination and election, and to provide copy of proceedings to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. FE
K. Bozeman
J. B. Holley
M. Harper
Col
A. 8. Cutts
Fourth of July Observed in Americus Country
An extended reminiscence on Fourth of July celebrations in Americus, contrasting city life with rural joy. Describes barbecues, lemonade disputes, and townsfolk’s character over attire, noting sociable farmers and a community arbitration over lemonade sales at a pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Bob White
Cald
MR Best
Fearful storm devastates Sumter county planting near McDonald home
A violent Sunday storm near Sumter struck Mr. K. M. McDonald's plantation. Eighteen trees were hit within half a mile, five cows sheltered under the trees died, and the loss totaled between three and four hundred dollars. Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine at Coog's Pharmacy widely advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
K. M. McDonald
Mr. McDonald
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