Southwest Georgia News Roundup from Eargamisr Lee Co June
Southwest Georgia reports drought concerns threaten corn as farmers await rain. Melon shipments run strong with prices around 100 dollars per car. Jones car brings 150 dollars. Joel Cowart opens a small school with 12 pupils growing to about 20. A boxing accident injured Dick Gill’s son Lily but no serious harm. Cheek in Camilla seeks a vocal and instrumental class. a light rain arrives after the note. No local sickness reported. H J S signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eargamisr
Lee Co
Joel Cowart
P. Jones
Americus
Dick Gill
Frank
Lily
Cheek
Camilla
H. J
Putnam Notes Bright Prospects and Local Improvements
The Putnam column reports rains revitalizing crops including coral cotton, and warns cool mornings may cause cotton shedding. It notes B V E rail officials hiring Capt Payne to shift the terminus from Andersonville to Americus. Also covered are efforts to shore up a waste-way at Ucheomilla, the Patoam Gas Works resuming, gas platform delivery plans, Prof Collum’s trip to Americus, and the return of George P Munroe and sister Ada from Emory College commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
B. V. & E. Railroad
Capt. Payne
Andersonville
Americus
Capt Payne
R. M. Williams
Ucheomilla
Patoam “Gas Works
Steven
George
J. M. Collum
Measra
George P
H.S. Munroe
Miss Ada
Oxford
Emory College
Louvale notes new progress and social events
From Louvale June 27 the weather grew oppressive until a splendid rain. Dr W M Tatum acts as local agent for the Express and aims to improve town links. Louvale expects daily visits and broader world contact. A large barbecue for the colored population is planned for the third Saturday in July, with regional towns invited to learn about the people here. Messrs Stapleton and the Pilabusy family are cited, and local social rounds include Lumpkin School closing, Miss Sage Tatum, and Mrs Reed recovering from measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvace
Tatum
Louvale
W. M. ‘Tatum
Luavale
Americus
Stapleton
Lawson
Reed
T. Phillips
Sage ‘Tatum
Lumpkin School
W. K. Pilabusy
Thambsy
Mollie
Louville
Weston community events promise a busy July
Mr Y W Sears spoke to Weston Sunday school workers and invited all to Paradise on June 9. Weston residents boast generous dinners and a large crowd at a recent gathering. July 6 reviews and July 1 children exhibition are planned, with July 15 theatricals featuring Kee tion’s talents. Crops thrive and guano sales rise, fuelled by fertilizer demand amid the Brady bill era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. MyMath
Pepple
Weston
Preston
Weather and crops report from Bucaville Ecravitee June rain boosts corn boom
From Bucaville Ecravitee June 29 report good corn prospects with rain but cotton outlook uncertain due to cloudy weather. Farmers discuss fences stock law tensions, mischief from cattle, and community notes. Maj. C KR Tondes improving. Rev. C D Adams, editor of Enterprise, ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecravitee
Daffy
Maj. C. KR. Tondes
Rev
C. D. Adams
Enterprise
Marion county buzz as crops promise bumper harvest
From Bunra Vista June 27 farmers flock to town to chat about planting and progress amid welcome rains. notable visitors include Col J H Lumpkin Americas and Editor Christopher of Montezuma Recon. In 80th district Jno C Rigsby defeats Col J H Lowe by five votes for Justice of the Peace. Buena Vista High School closes next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunra Vista
Marion County
Knowlton’s Springs
Christopher
Montezuma Recon
Ida Munnroe
Northern Methodist Female College
Lexington
Mra
G. W. C. Munroe
Putnam
Cato
Preston
Webster County
G. M
Lewis Webb
Jno
Americus Boom Draws Citizens From Buenas Vista
M Bushin and Co begin erecting a men s store on the burnt block corner as Americus s boom attracts residents from adjacent towns. More than twenty five Buenavista natives will have moved to Americus by September first, since January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bushin & Co
Americus
Buenas Vista
Bena Vistians
Ellaville County Notes Highlight Farming Progress and Rail Line Change
Rains boost crops across Ellaville as farmer L Peacock showcases gains from small plots with cotton and corn yields rising. Mention of Jersey butter supply and a survey shifting the rail line from LaCrosse to Americas sparks talk of a straight route. Community visits include W H Davis from Texas, Maj C R B Tondee’s gradual recovery, a birthday for Meyer, spring visitors to Koowton’s spring, and Ellaville Reading Club's Academy painting turnout and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
L. Peacock
Americas
Buena Vista
W. H. Davis
B. A. Strange
J Leo McCrory
C.C. Scoville
Mies Mary Haya
M. M. McCrory
C. D. Adams
Ellaville Reading Club
Academy
Ricutano Stresses School, Sermon, and Local Plans
From Richland, Jane Ricutano notes her solicitor in town since last Saturday. The school closed with a successful exhibition, Prof. Weaver praised as a first class teacher. the public term opens July 11. Rev. Tom Everett delivered a notable sermon at Hard Shell Church and will preach again in August. Rain aids crops. the A P and L railroad mud hole remains undrained. Residents attend a Weston Masonic dinner. J W Tracy buys land and plans a new house. Fred Nicholson visits, seeking a school location. better staff left for Americus, leaving the city with duties and poultry to tend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricutano
Jane
Weaver
Tom Everett
Myr
Everett
A, P, & L. Rilroad
Weston
J. W. Tracy
Fred Nicholson
Goosberg
Americus
Oglethorpe Letter Reports Good Rain and Crops
A June update from Oglethorpe notes plentiful rainfall reviving crops and a budding cotton harvest. Visitors include Miss Muggle Fish and Miss Fannie Thorpe, with Jessie Pescoes expected. Local deaths are reported: J. B. Johnson near Grangerville and William Barfield, both from dysentery. Community interest grows in the Farmers Alliance Association led by Julius Turner from Texas, and local leaders like Capt Keen and Col. Willis are mentioned with health and civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outethorrs
Lumpkin
Miss Muggle Fish
Misa Fannie Thorpe
Misa Jessie Pescoes
Ellaville
Capt. Keen
Macon
United States Court
W. H. Willis
A. N. Johnson
Albert
J. B. Johnson
Grangerville
William Barfield
Farmers Alliance Association
Julius Turner
Texas
Georgia
Clarence
Crops and community notes from Bronwood and nearby
Local correspondence reports crops flourishing though needing rain with melons selling at low prices. A pair of thirteen year old boys jailed for meat theft, bond set, and sent to Dawson. School exhibition at Miss Kate Pickett's, bird-shooting excursion sportsmen from Americus, local society news, church meetings, district Lumpkin gathering, and ongoing refreshing rain aiding vegetation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baoxwoop
Marshall Childs
Ellison
J. J. Hill
J C. Simpson
Simspaon
Ili
Dawson
Aliss
Kate Pickett
Messrs
Chapman
Mims
Ford and Wilkins
Americus
Bronwood
James Wilbanks
Atlanta
Bronwood Social Club
J.N. Childs
B.T. Marshall
Mollie Ragan
Society News
W. IL. Wilkinson
J. O. Langston
Webster County Sunday School Association Meeting Postponed
Wensten County officials announce that the Webster County Sunday School Association meeting planned for July 9 at Enterprise Academy is postponed. A new date will be announced later, and members are advised to watch for further notices from President W. Sm. Skans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wensten County
Webster County Sunday School Association
Enterprise Academy
W. SM. Skans
Promising Rain Ushers In Bounty for Cpunty Crops
Luupxrx reports a week of dry heat followed by copious showers across the Eastern and Northern county, foretelling a bountiful yield for staple and cereal crops. Ablaze social scene in Weston featured Roy A.M Williams讲 Masonry address to about five hundred, with table packed full of provisions. A minor disturbance on the Matthews plantation involved an agent knocked down, but no lasting injury. The Recouper gains popularity as trade returns to normal. several local residents were noted traveling or staying at the Corbett House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
W. J. Matthews
Weston
W. K. Pilsbury
Lawse Sapleton
Messrs. C M. Beall
T. D. Miller
Atlanta
Jere K. Traylor
N. Y
A. F P. Pound
J.P. Riddle
Jady
Macon
Corbett Hause
South Georgia College honors Parker staff and graduates
Dawson reports a Board resolution praising President Parker and his faculty at South Georgia Male and Female College for a successful year. A. B. degrees were conferred on S. P. Thornton of South Carolina and W. Moas and J. M. Christian of Hart County. Local news covers sheep breeding, a berry wine venture, a burned steam saw mill loss, and a Masonic celebration with community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bethune
Excelsior Saloon
Lee
Sniff
Borian County
Local notices of building, visits, and remedies in Dawson
Dawson correspondents report new contracts for porches and warehouses opposite the courthouse and Vine Street, with plans for a $10,000 fall stock. Social notes mention visits to Newnan and Gainesville, a teacher securing a position in Atlanta, and Mrs Harvey's death. Electric Bitters praised for liver and kidney health, while short-hand reporters discuss pay and duties in a political scene with a humorous exchange about reporting and bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Walker
Jas. Hillman
W. E. Riordan
Fallon
Ruggles
Vine Street
Dawson
Turing Company
W. C. Paschal
W. W. Farum
Ong
Doub
Newnan
Eugene Crough
Butler
Simon Sod
Willamy
Gainsville
Lennie Fulton
Butler, Fir
Jen Lowrey
Agnes Morgan
Owen Nelson Institute
City
Street High
Atlanta
Mra
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