Dawson Now Settling in Atlanta and Local Summer Scene
A Dawson Colony correspondent reports Dawson’s citizens and families visiting Atlanta for the summer, reflecting on their town’s prosperity. Farmers exchange greetings. crops look good after rain. A thunderstorm rattles the town as the court square echoes with activity. A poultryyard disturbance ends with a large snake killed by Dr. Harper. The Pony Engine visit draws curiosity but will be disappointed by its small size. A LaCrosse burglary nets about thirty-five dollars from a shop safe. no clue remains. A Southwest railroad incident ends with a conductor returning a five dollar note after an elderly woman’s act of caution prevents a larger loss.
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Dawson
Atlanta
Parks
Farmland Tour Through Sumter County Describes Crops and Farms
Wornwig reports a country ride past Mr. Lockett and Capt. Allen, noting cotton and corn prospects on 600 acre Ike Hudson farm, 800 acre Burkhalter tract with 300 acres cotton and 150 corn, plus Milo maize. He praises a young farmer who stays to work the land and highlights thriving peas and potatoes across Sumter county. The piece also recalls old Georgia settlers, Civil War veterans, and a social critique of a recent article by B. F. Hinton.
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N. Burkbalter
T. M. Allen
A. D. Gatewood
Gatewood
Casey
Ike Hudson
Darkey
Burkhalter
Tillman
Castleberry
Townsley
Sumter County
B. F. Hinton
Hinton
The Railroad Well Drill Reaches 295 Feet
The drill at the railroad well has reached 295 feet and advances slowly through soft rock, occasionally striking a flinty boulder that proves troublesome. Dry line at Davenport's Drug Store offers the lowest prices.
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Davenport
Americus Aces Beat Albany In Narrow Series Game
The Americus team defeated Albany eight to five in a noon doubleheader, with Burke unable to pitch and Merrick Ford awaiting telegram updates. Albany led first innings with one run, Americus replied with two, and the final score favored Americus as the afternoon game proceeded.
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Burke
Merrick Ford
Americus
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