Georgia News Highlights from Valdosta to Brunswick
A roundup of Georgia items reports Valdosta to build a new opera house and Brunswick Jews seeking a synagogue. Crops improve after rains across North Georgia, and Darien post office now run by Thomas A. Bailey. Towns discuss sewers bonds in Athens, tax on Jamaica ginger in Wrightsville, and legislature reconvenes July 1. Also noted are racey incidents in Baldwin and Bulloch counties and local agricultural efforts statewide.
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Brunswick
North Georgia
Thomas A. Bailey
Darien
Georgia
Burke County
The
Journal
Atlanta
Jones County
Quitman
Athens
Sam Jones in Dover A Transformed Village Tale
In Dover seven miles south of Dawson the 1883 revival led by Rev Sam P Jones revived a decayed Methodist church and revived Baptist activity. Col J P Howard invited Jones who preached thrice daily drawing large crowds. Converts and reformed drinkers followed, church grounds were repaired, an organ bought, and both churches modernized. One former drunkard who attended became a model citizen, while another, still drinking, faced death.
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Dawson
Jane
Dover
Wm. Hayes
J. J. Sessions
Wm. Ware
Noah P. Lee
Sam P. Jones
Cartersville
Jones
Wm. Hogarth
David Garrick
Terrell County
Methodist Church
Baptists
Terrell
Morrison Talk Sparks Flawed Defense From Press
The Chattanooga Times notes Morrison talks too much with his mouth, while the Rome Courier counters that the aggressors’ language suggests their talk came from elsewhere than the mouth indicating sharper insult and implied motive in the dispute.
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Chattanooga Times
Morrison
Rome Courier
Wadley Monument Finished in Macon Georgia
The Wadley monument was completed today at twelve o'clock in Macon Georgia. The face and inscription are covered, but enough is visible to show its beauty. It is graceful and imposing and will ornament the city area where it stands. A large number of visitors from across the state, including distinguished gentlemen, are expected for the unveiling ceremonies on the 18th instant.
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Wadley
Macon
Dawson's Fire At Dawson S Wagon Factory
A destructive blaze in Dawson destroys B. W. Brown's wagon and carriage factory and adjacent properties. Fire claims long wagon shed and main building within an hour, with extensive lumber, wagons, furniture, tools, and wagon wheels lost. Several workers suffer scorching, water scarce hampers firefighting, steam engine unavailable, chemical engine aids efforts, and key rooms with sleeping occupants escape total loss. Local citizens heroically battle the flames and save nearby structures.
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Dawson
F. A. Ruggles
McNu
W. H. Cobb
J. A. Fulton
V. Brown
Calhoun County
Atlanta
Tennessee
Jas
Leo
Miller
J. F. Wright
Webster County
JA. PY
Pea Craze and Notables Mark Dawson Journal Week
The article recalls a farmers plea to sow land after harvest while a rush for peas fills merchants’ shops. It notes the death of Frank H. Hayes, Mrs. Josephine Pearce, and local social events. Commencement crowds at Georgia Male and Female College are reported along with recent visits by notable locals.
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Dawson
Journal of
Kxow
Pers Fun Sau
Han
Frank H. Hayes
Dover
Josephine Pearce
Joe Pearce
Our City
Misa Mamie Loomis
Quillian
W. M. Hayes
Talbotton
Baptist Church
W. H. H. Barham
Faireay
Eddie Brown
W. M. Crymes
Ida Hester
Stewart County
E. P. Keniday
Georgia Male and Female College
Bat Tast yields and county notes from Schley
In Schley county the Bat Tast area shows better yields than prior. Bethel Sunday Behop reports flourishing conditions as youth enjoy a pleasant evening at Mr. B. 8. Toots. Colored residents plan a gathering at Watts' mill on the 4th and 27th of the month. Mr. W. B. Parsley reports a fatal freight train accident on the Central road near five o'clock yesterday. A mad dog was seen in the yard and moved about the area. Farmers are currently busy with tasks.
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Georgia
Barnesville
Houston County
Frank Aycock
Oglethorpe County
Mississippi
Brunswick
McCant
Macon
Jerry McGuire
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
Bethel
Yy den
Peach Crop Looks Promising In Stewart County Rail Work Progress
Stewart County reports a fresh peach crop prospects amid rail construction. Tracks being laid and trestles raised toward Americus as crews cavate pipe clay. A bill to ban sale of liquor in Stewart County is eyed by the Legislature amid strong prohibition sentiment.
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Wilkes County
Wilkes
Lumpkin
Seb
Americus
Stewart County
Southern Press Association Formed in Savannah
In Savannah on June 3 a meeting led to the formation of a Southern Press Association. Georgia Florida Alabama Virginia and Tennessee papers join to improve news service. B H Richar Savannah Times was elected president H M McIntosh Savannah News secretary. plan to apply for a charter and meet in Atlanta in July with no members to be elected.
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Savannan
City
Southern Press Assoc
Georgia
Florida
Ama
Virginia
Tennessee
Associated P
B. H. Richa
Savannah Times
P Dent
H. M. McIntosh
al News
Theo Associsth
Atlanta
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Georgia News
Valdosta
Franklin County
Gainesville
Jerusalem
Waynesboro
Baldwin County
Henry Lane
Wm. Whitten
Wrightsville
Robert Toombs
Upson County
Prohibition Party
Merida Hendrick
Bulloch County
G. E. Chandler
McDonald
Thomas County
Tim Brice
Brice
J.T. Lodge
Decatur County
Fayette County
Milledgeville
Pierce Dozier
Abe Blocker
Abe
Alabama
Calhoun
J. B. Russell
Mr. Russell
Mason
Central City Park
Columbus Guards
Columbus
Southern Rifles
Library
J. M. Rushin
Boston
Sarah McCann
Polly Barrow
Nancy McCollum
Mr. Austin
J. M. Freeman
Randolph County
T. Pattison & Son
Albany Founders
Albany
Butler Herald
James Dunn
Broomtown Valley
Summerville
James
United States
McNeil
Brooks County
Camilla
Charles A. Roles
Roles
Johnson
Swindle
Spier
Jerry Mattox
Mattox
Arch and
Fourth Streets
Williams
Walker
Gsh
Sam Jones
Schley County
Bat Tast
Southern Press Associait
the County Chain Gang
R. B. Bant
Cou Chain Gang
H. L. Coox
Road Commissioners
J. Eldri
Grocers
Rio
Java
France
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