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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1887

Page

8

Southwest Georgia Mirror Of The Week Event

A mirror of weekly events notes farming in the forks of Muckales eight miles northwest of America. Crops are promising, fishing peaches apples and watermelons bring leisure. Fannie Merritt returns home to friendship. Charlie Chambliss from Bronwood comes home. Rosa Holly invited to Mr C C Suepgard residence. Rev J H Caywood preaches to a large attentive congregation. Syvur Aleck.

Forka Muckales Americaa Forks of Muckales Mira Fannie Merritt Charlie Chambliss Bronwood Misa Rosa Holly C. C. Suepgard J H. Caywoot Syvur Aleck

Protracted services at Bronwood Methodist church update

Prolonged revival at Bronwood Methodist Church ends Friday night with revivalist Rev. J. S. Elmore to begin a gathering at the Lutheran church next Saturday. Local society plans, attendees from Coweta and Fort Gaines, and marriages rumored in Bronwood are noted amid reports of abundant crops and watermelons.

tuMoon Trev PS. Twitty Bronwood Cink Rags Jack Powell Fannie Lawbon Elia Addey Coweta County Mesara Jennings Bievchamp Susith Btanton Jack Pardea Mieses Besulal Roberts Nellie Harper Dawnor

Enterprise News From Estzarrive and Nearby

In Enterprise Georgia on July 12 residents report strong weekly crops and steady news coverage. Mr J B Nicholson becomes assistant teacher at a growing school with sixty four pupils under Layfield and Nicholson. A grand picnic is planned near Mr J P Harrell’s grove for Saturday July 23 with editors invited for free passes.

Estzarrive Abe Enterprise Romulus Rhia Webster County J. B. Nicholson Preaton Mensrs Layfield Nicholson G. W. Jones Mary Mith J. G. Layfield M. Layfield James

Plains of Dura Planting and Prosperity Report

July 18 dispatch notes fine rains boosting crops in Pouss and Dena. Cotton and sweet potatoes flourish, fodder and reed crops expand. farmers procure hogs and plan more poultry. Local visits mention Misses Stokes, Evans sermon at Magnolia Springs, and plans for a larger warehouse and new store room.

Pouss Dena Fearon C. C Bert) Alexander Bert Epjoy Henry Munro Putnam Evelyn Hastie Stokes Buena Vista George Webb Smiley Mesars Harvey Jim Black Atlante Moore Busiteas Sehags King Pickett Dawson Blood Breabottta Hoo HL. Long Leeslin Magnolia Springs F. Stanfield IL OP Evans Evans Lowphie

Richland Notes On Crops Court, School And Visits

Rain has helped corn and cotton prospects in Richland though the cotton outlook remains unsettled. The city thanks Capt for mud-hole drainage. Justice court met with Judge Parker presiding. most business postponed to September term as lawyers sought other engagements. The local school opened with thirty students plus expected arrivals. Local visits include R C Zitteener of Savannah and Tison of Cuthbert. Rev Mabry plans August meetings. families from Preston and Gooseberry noted.

Richtrann Judge Parker Hickey Harrell Lumpkin Dr. Barnum Atlanta Tison Cuthbert G. W Macon County W. W. Mabry John Patterson Ouseota D. W. Nicholson Preston Prof. Weaver

The Classic City bicycle tournament and university events

Avails Ga July 12 report of a weeklong bicycle tournament drawing riders from across the state. Polhill defeated rivals Brantley and Taylor for the professional South championship while Wie bens of Hartwell impressed as a dark horse. At the University, commencement includes a Phi Kappa win in the Champion Debate on home rule for Ireland and numerous addresses and exams.

Avails Reid Atlante Wiebens Hartwell South J. H. Polbill Measra Brantley Taylor Macon Polhill Gus Nicholson Messrs Burke Po'hill Phi Kappa Demostheni Ireland Phi Kappan Ford LaGrange Money P. W. Meldrim Sylvanus Morris Trusteen J. E. Brown Emory Speer A. L. Hall Athens Atlanta Stepeart

Preston County Notes and Local Happenings

Farmers lay by crops as May picnics set the tone for July. In Preston a go as you please social at the Harrell grove near Paradise, and a Macedonia Sunday School celebration are planned for the fourth Saturday. Dr Piper failed to appear. residents note many ailments resist medicine. Crop prospects are favorable with timely rain. D W Nicholson holds the county cotton belt, and D B Harrell leads the twenty acre ribbon. J J Oliver returns from Wilcox after hauling ties for the A P & L railroad. Nimrods extend thanks to John Tuly for dove hunting dinner teases. Protracted Baptist meeting ends with no new members.

Preston Macedonia Romulus J. P. P. Harrell Walls of Paradise Piper Leon Hand D. W. Nicholson D. B. Harrell W.P. Jowera J. J. Oliver Webster Wilcox John The Baptist Church

Lumpkin Notes Quiet Week of Local Events and Changes

July 11 Lumpkin report describes mixed weather, political banter, church activities, and local concerns. A mandamus seeks county books, typhoid fever illness affects residents, and local papers mark staff changes with Mr. K B Harrison leaving Inde. perm to join W A Dodson. Deputations to Atlanta and county events are noted, plus school plans and social visits.

General Green J. W. Simmons Providence Church Bill Hodge Hoe The Baptist Church Messrs J. E. Bridges M. Corbett A. B. Campbell Americus Joe T. Clarke Rodger Cuthbert K.B. Harrison Inde Perm W. A. Dodson Atlanta Ibor Dodson R. F. Watts A. B. Harrison Messia Steven Popper Eugene Doughue Macon H. Schloss Eufaula T. B. Josey Columbus G. W. Glover Lumpkin Robert H. Zettrowes Sivanpab Minses Sallie Bivens Marion County Belle Shaw Muscogee County W. J. Mathews Harris

Terrell area farming and building boom noted in Dawson item

In Dawson the article reports Dr. John T. Lamar with twenty acres of early white corn and a promising yield. It highlights local growth with the Dawson Variety Manufacturing Company building a residence, Hatcher Bro’s brick stores, and several farmers erecting homes while traders plan a mercantile venture this September. It also lists numerous residents visiting relatives and town events, plus an obituary for Homer Chappell.

Dawsen Inly John T. Lamar Dawson Variety Manufacturing Company W. E. Riordan Vine Street Judge Rogers Terrell Oscar Whitchard George Breedlaye Coure J. A. Lowery & Co Messrs J. W Lowery A. J. Lee W. C. Kendrick Columbus Columbus Southern Railroad A. E. Chappell Our City J. G. Parks Wm. Wooten Guaineaville Wooten Mes Sallie Janes Lillie Minnie Arnett Stewart County Georgetown T. M. Maund N. J. Davidson Macon Mra. O. I. Chambers Frank Bethue Horace Greely B. B. Perry Thomaston Oscar Ansley Americus J. A. Miller North Georgia J. G. Dean A. Orra Main Street Longfellow Aaron Moses

Closing exercises at Clark's High School Andersonville Ga

July 8 157 at Andersonville Georgia the closing exercises of PB Clark's High School featured rigorous exams for each class a noon dinner on the grounds and a keynote by Hon James M Dupree of Montezuma on duty temperance education religion and patriotism. Dupree praised Prof Clark and lauded his eleven years at the school and the dedication of staff and students. A candlelight program followed with vocal and instrumental performances dramatic recitations and moral lessons including talks on women's suffrage and the dangers of drink.

Aldersonvilgy Pydar PB. Clark Andersons Mats Verdlot Ted Clark Andersonville James Mdspree Montezuma Academy W. B. Harrison Dupree Wand Gotsij Tanger Georgia

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Shiloh Npley Plains OF Dura L. A. Thomas Carter & Saville Dav Richland Toursament Baerchers Elysium Church W. H. Cosby Ief. McMath Ief. McMath Is To Get the Slip, and Mr. Emmit Towers de. J. R. Kidd Mr. Winkle Dove la Notes Sumter County Homer Chappell Christ Homer Chappell Oars de San Allon Bet Ego Tigomraeig
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