Salvation Army contingent visits Dawson in 16 days in town
A Salvation Army branch led by Col Light Captain Adams and others stayed sixteen days in Dawson Georgia, holding four meetings weekly across Shellman Cuthbert and Coleman, renting the opera house, earning converts, and leaving for Atlanta after modest public support. Local events include a Presbyterian barbecue on May 20 to fund church debt, a stockholder free excursion by the Columbus Southern railway on May 22, and community notices of weddings, travels, and railroad prospects along Florida and Northern routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
A _ brach
Salvation Army
Col Light
Adams
Scott Keith
Laura Harding
Lillie Grubbs
Opera
Shellman
Cuthbert
Coleman
Atlanta
The
Presbyterian Church
Col. L. F. Livingston
Gay Alliance
Columbus Southern Railroad
Columbus
Albany
Walter
Dozier
Cordry’s Mill
Calhoun Co
W.H. Davis
Annie Crouch
Frank McNulty
Daisy Jones
T. H. Thurmond
Lila Edwards
Bob McLain
Maggie Turner
Jim Williams
Willie Hodnett
Dave Laing
Kathleen McNulty
Dick Marlin
Jessie Jones
Otis Thornton
Mamie Alexander
Sam Martin
Lillie Crouch
Geo, Alexander
Lillie Arnett
Jim Lowery
Reed Jones
John Orr
Tallahassean
Florida
McLendon
W. E. Wooten
R. L. Jones
M. W. Tift
W. T. Cox
Albany Guards
Dawson Guards
Armory Hall
E. P. Pearson
Lumpkin
Our City
Pearson
Baldwin & Co
Gelse
Cora Anthony
Lizzie Whitchard
Marshallville
Mary Wooten
Barnesville
W. Wooten
Mittie Goode
Alma Helm
Lillie Allen
Fannie Laween
Quitman City
Pleasant rain brings mixed mood to Mossy Dell
May 14 Mossy Dell reports a gentle rain that pleased some farmers while raising concerns about long wet spells. Local gatherings include John Jennings and Rosa Addy at Phil Jennings, J B Elmore and Lula Caughman visiting J P Wise, and Lula Caughman preparing to leave for Leesville Institute. A Sunday school lecture is announced for the Lutheran church at Bottsford by W H Hiller. Mrs Derrick recovers from illness as Jerald Griffin and wife visit T A Davison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossy Dell
John Jennings
Rosa Addy
Phil Jennings
Rev. J
Elmore
Lula Caughman
J. P. Wise
Botteford
Derrick
Jerald Griffin
Cartersville
T. A. Davison
John Godwin
Inlaw
Ada Godwin
J. W. F. Murray
Richland boom heralds new depot and guano factory
In Richland Ga on May 13 observers report a boom with new depot for the Columbus Southern, a hotel bank block, stores, and planned guano factory. Residents note full housing, thriving mills, and rising commerce. nearby Dawson visits praised for Christian ties as Decoration Day preparations begin in Andersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Columbus
New Baptist
Methodist
Columbus Southern Railroad
Bank
Richland Bank
T. F. Carter
N.C. Alston
Morton Heights
Lfe
Dawson
Dawaon
Ieee Wadows
Weston News Summary of Farmers and Town Growth
Weston Georgia April 13 1890 reports varied weather but good crops with cotton nearly chopped out. Farmers note cutworm damage in spots yet overall healthy prospects. Local business boom includes new store by B F Barge and extensive stock by W J Sims and W W Simmons. Dr A K Patterson and M F French run large shops. Saunders and Claude Saunders angling strong. Community events include Salvation Army visit, Masonic funeral for Uncle Jasper Coram, Bear Creek school picnic, and Dr C T Kenyon's family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
A. K. Patterson
B. F. Barge
Georgia
W. J. Sims
French
M. F
Saunders
Claude
Pop
M. Ds
Dawson
Salvation Army
G. _E. Grant
J. H. Whitchard
G. E. Grant
Grant
Jasper Coram
Coram
Randolph County
Kenyon
Lumpkin
O. T. Kenyon
M.J.W. Bell
Fletcher Wright
J. W. Bell
C. G. Alexander
Claude Saunders
Sims
Girl
neOn
M.B. Saunders
B. F
Willis Liz
Sarai Hae
Sumter neighbors report rain and community notes
A Sumter letter page recalls a Sunday shower relieving farmers, mentions visitors from Americus and Butler, local society happenings, a fishing party for Lizzie Farlow, schoolchildren under mulberries, a delayed north-bound train, and the death of Guasle Webb nine years old. It laments sorrow, offers scripture comfort, and sends sympathy to bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Farlow
Americus
Georgia
Geo. M. Rodgers
Sallie Speer
Concord
J. Rodgers
Sumter
W. L. Fowler
Butler
Pearl Page
Mamie McDonald
Cuthbert
Lizzie Huckaby
Americas
D. G. Rodgers
Lizsie Farlow
Angain
Guasle
T. G. Webb
Gussie
God
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Bronwood Weather, Death, and Local News Report
Heavy rain and a thunder storm struck Bronwood last Sunday evening causing lightning damage including a hotel fire quickly tamed by residents. Rod Ruffin died of pneumonia near town, buried at Baptist church cemetery with Alliance orders. New rifle club formed. Marlin rifles, 820 shots in ten minutes. Miss Lula Coughman visiting Bronwood to return to Leesville. Bronwood Cornet Band performs under Prof. Kaler. Georgia bonds attract high offers as Inman buys large issue. Baldwin County votes wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronwood
Barnes Hotel
Rod. Ruffin
Ruffin
Alliance
Baptist Church
B. F. Brimberry
Albany
J. H. Ellerben
A. J. Kennedy
Hill Street
Lula Coughman
Leesville
8.C
J. L. Jennings
Lula
Eate
Wisk Sodbelation
Bronwood Cornet
Kaler
Americus
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Telegraph
Messrs
J. F. Wright
C. C. Alexander
Plains
Johnson City
Tenn
City
B. F. Christie
C. M. Orr
Macon
S.A. Orr
J. M. Smith
Mary Lou
Graves
E. P. Kensday
Dora Taylor
Pelham
E. L
H. 8
Bell
Central Railroad
Jerry Bell
Montezuma
Leslie
Lestin
Kemp
Ross Wilson
D.C. Jones
Whitsett
Cordele
Attery
Andersonville
Sumter City
John H. Inman
New York
Baldwin County
Atlanta Constitution
Caticeura
Sou Eae Ise
Monette Fae Omplaine
Cura
Porres Dave Awn CwEarmal Corporation
Basten
Dell Pols
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