Southwest Georgia News of the Week From Deb and Tein Kin
A Southwest Georgia column reports floods damaged Kineharo bridges hindering trade and crossing. It notes political chatter for Lumber Representative, critiques Sam Small’s third party, and updates on local saw mills and a sick relative, with bridges being replaced and more notes to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Small
Third Party
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Salvation Army Movement
Celia Morgan
D. W
R. J. Nicholson
Seasry
Hudson Happenings May Show Many Local Weddings
Hudson Happenings notes spring progress with crops improving despite dry weather and a cheerful view of farmers’ prospects. It highlights a weekly literary society, a flourishing Sunday school, monthly preaching by Rev. W. T. McMichael and Miss Rena Hargrove visiting from Americus. Cupid’s activity is noted with several upcoming marriages and warm wishes are given for the couples’ futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hupsox
Isis
Summer
Hudson
W. ‘Tl. McMichael
Rena Hargrove
Americus
Annie Hayes
Cupid
Hurlson
fNox
Andersonville Notes and Social Roundup May Weather Glimpses
Local brief from Andersonville recounts visits by visiting merchants and dignitaries from Macon Americus Oglethorpe and Dawson. Social happenings include picnics Sabbath school gatherings at Montezuma and a Methodist church meeting led by J C Branch. A dramatic club is forming and a lighthearted tale about a suitor and a gift of saltpeter ends the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Pienie Couvou
A.J. Pursley
Saveoneh Bist
TE. Pope
Rovers Sona
Macon
Neall
Mr. Adams
I. 2D
Avian & Cou
Mica Cora Snellgrove
Gardner
Me We. A. Harrison
Patapsea Gitano Company
Vis
Wom. Easterlin
Saterday
Acta Siradly
Messrs
Thos. Glover
D. M. Mayo
Tom Ited
Americus
O. D. Glover
Will McAlmurray
Montezuma
Prof. Gardner
J. A. Phillips
Will English
Oglethorpe
Our Town
T. W. Waterhouse
Methodist Church
J.C. Branch
Oscar
J. T. Gardner
S. M. Bryant
Dawson Doings and Local Politics in Terrell County
Dawson notes cover Terrell County Democratic mass meeting at the court house, electing delegates to Atlanta conventions, endorsing Grover Cleveland and Colquitt, and denouncing a third party. A candidate, Dr. Kendrick, is welcomed amid commentary on local rivals and district politics. Reports on the county bridge, tournament preparations, farmers, and local visitors conclude with social items and strawberry season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Guerry
HL. Rainey
Geo. W. Roberts
J. W. EF. Lowrey
J. W. Roberts
Atlanta
A.C. Hill
W. C. Kendrick
W.8. Thornton
W.G. Wall
J. J. Parrott
H. Brown
J. W. Sears
J. [. Hiller
Oxford
J. W. F. Lowrey
Terrell County
Mass
Grover Cleveland
United States of America
Congress
Democratic Party
St. Louis
United States
Alfred H. Colquitt
Gicorgia
United States Senate
John B. Gordon
H. G. Turner
Georgia
Samsinall
Prohibition
Local notes from Oglethorpe County May meeting and elections
May 2 report from Oglethorpe County details a dry spell for plants and a crowded court house discussion of local matters. The Board of Commissioners names C A Greer as Treasurer with an election set for May 4 to select a successor. Col H M Kaigler is named County School Commissioner amid party executive committee actions. An aircraft of health care is noted with Dr Diker treating catarrh and operating on two local children. Sabbath school picnic planned for May 4 at Sliding Hill, and the death of Mrs John Smith near Corinth is reported alongside visits from Col Chariton Battle of Columbus to Col W H Willis’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee
Court House
C. B. Stevens
Col
L. C. Hoyl
W. C. Kendrick
Ire
Judge’ Williams
Terrell
Richmond
Tobe
Welburne
Kinchafoom Creek
C. A. Greer
A. H. Greer
A. Greer
Edwin Williams
Board of Education
Col. H. M. Kaigler
Wy. H. Willis
W.H. Fish
R. 0. Engram
M. B. Gilmore
C. R. Keen
J.C. Ellington
Dr. Diker
L. B. Hicks
Bosworth
Americus
Levi Turner
T. 8. Brooks
Sliding Hill
John Smith
Corinth Phaie
Chariton
Ellaville social notes and town chatter
May 2 Ellaville columns report Col J R Williams at Buena Vista Superior Court. Tom Hudson visits the city, Miss Sallie Cheng attends Buena Vista entertainment, Clyde Williams of Americus visits relatives. Judge Ansley and Judge Battle noted. sheriff sale held. Union Sabbath school picnic set for May 1 with special train. Local dispute over Hamp Geta statements referenced. Lena and Lenox residents react to Mr Stevens schedule changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Col. J. R. Williams
Our City
Superior Court
Buena Vista
Tom Hudson
Tom
Sallie Cheng
Clyde Williams
Americus
Tom Loyless
Dawson
J. A. Ansley
Hamp
Putnam
Mr. Stevens
Lenox
Putnam Notes and Local Happenings in Ellaville
InTxam May 2 reports light anti trust sentiment among farmers buying on credit, local political delegate selections for the State convention, and notices of a grave incense for Dr McMichael. The piece highlights a talented child Lily Chapman, a mule accident involving Mr James Kelley and his aunt, Florida vegetables arriving, religious life in Putnam, and school honors for Lizzy Grantham and Aurelio Domingos. It also mentions a Scheian teacher and tabbit rabbit lore, plus travel notes from Cuthbert and Lisborn Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Election Committee
Sedley County
Court House
Ellaville
Senator Coljuitt
Congress
Cleveland
Hudson
W. H. McCrory
McMichael
Dan Rainey
Clarence
Putnam
Little Lily Chapman
Glenn Holley School
James Kelley
Florida
M. E
Collum
Lisborn
Fla
Rainy Georgia town notes and visiting guests in Cuthbert
Rain is much needed in this vicinity as residents, visitors, and relatives circulate through Cuthbert and nearby counties. The item lists social activity including visits by Mrs. H. B. Elder, Col. F. A. Hooper and wife, and Rev. I. W. Waddell conducting Presbyterian meetings. It notes Refs to Annie Dozier, Mrs. B. A. Head, Col. A. M. George, Ed. McDonald family returning from Florida, Minnie Speight visiting, Mrs. J. M. Boardman visiting relatives, and a fishing party returning from Dead Lakes Florida. also reports Rev. C. Davis and wife ill and a broken leg incident at Beall's Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Hollis
Dawson
Americus
Cuthbert
Sumter
Terrell
Court House
Win
Kaigler
Lowrey
Rainey
George Alexander
J. Gi. Parks
Hele Parks
Mary 8
Balsden
Mainie Symmes
Anne Crocuh
Albany
J. W. Forrester
Leesburg
J. H. Thomas
Montgomery
A. G. Jones
Hancock County
Mattie
Fennie Hollis
Sallie Will Pickett
L. P. Dozier
Quitman County
W. N. Lott
J. G. Wells
Bronwood
Terrell Superior Court
Nannie Lou Hawkins
Charlie Wheatley
Em. Prince
Sam Hawkins
Rh. W. Davis
W. C. Gunn
A. M. George
Midway
Ala
Ed. McDonald
Florida
Flehing
Minnie Speight
Fort Gaines
J. W. Sealy
J. T. Palmer
Brunswick
Rev. C. Davis
Preachers Row
A. J. Moye
C. W. Simpson, Jr
L. Re, Key
Gabe Toombs
Judge Kiddoo
Col. W. C. Worrill
Dead Lakes
8. H. Gamble
Beall’s Pond
J. M. Boardman
L. A. Smith
Treasuer Indicted in Stewart County investigation
Special to Recotpen Leavkix May 1 Nearly a year after a grand jury inquiry into county officers books county treasurer Everett was found behind in cash accounts by about 4000 dollars A true bill for embezzlement has been reported and the case will be prosecuted Everett, a quiet man with many friends, faces the full extent of the law amid public intrigue over his finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recotpen
Leavkix
Grand Jury
Everett
California Gossip from Wobster County Meeting Preserved
Report from Macedonia cared in Wobster County notes a successful general meeting with stirring addresses on church matters. Reverends G W Weekly M B L Binion J H Cawood preached to large crowds. Farmers Alliance grows despite naysayers. Sab bath school at Benevolence academy led by J E Moore. J L Griffin closes Antioch school after three months. Gardens and oats begin to need rain. Onn Foy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wobster County
Macedonia
M. B. L. Binion
Elock P. m
J. H. Ca
Wood
J. L. Underwood
B. W. Davis
Farmers’ Alliance
Cne
Bootie Majors
Texas
Benevolence Academy
J. E. Moore
J. L. Griffin
Antioch
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Lim
Lizzy Grantham
Hardaway
Gla
Aurelio Do Imingos
Troy
Coleg
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