Ten vote for Gordon at Methodist church meeting
A church financial committee meeting reported ten members present and all favoring Gordon for Governor. A separate note says Mr New Scarborough fell and broke his arm, with Dr Weatbrook treating him. The piece includes local notices on roads, the library group, a Sunday school excursion, and a new passenger coach for the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Gordon
Mr. New Scarborough
Gin Residence
Georgia Takes The Cake And Mechanics Get The Big Slice
A local contest story notes Georgia claiming the top prize while mechanics receive a substantial share. The article highlights the division of spoils and the winners from both sides.
Americus Celebrates Eufauts Meet Victory and Homecoming
A wet May day in Americus followed by cheers as Eufauts tournament results spread. News of the E B Young’s and Mechanics victories sparked town pride. Wide Awakes near top, a big reception planned at the courthouse for the returning runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Eufauts
Turner
Telegraph Office
Joiner & Nicholson's
Chronis
Americas
Pheera
J. F. Bolton
W. D. Smith
W. P. Burt
W. J. Harper
C. W. Lamer
Wide Awake and Americus visit ends with dramatic race
The report chronicles a trip to Eufaula with the Wide Awake and Americus bands amid storms and warm welcomes. It details track conditions, judgeings, and a close, record beating by the Mechanics, plus a grand ball to conclude events and notes on local taxes and fashionable millinery.
Crop reports from Hatcher station and Monticello
The May 18 1886 report notes a severe corn and cotton downturn with heavy rainfall losses across the county. Some low moist lands show limited growth in certain varieties, while oats and gardens suffered from drought and pests. Sunday School in Monticello drew crowded praise and a statewide meeting is planned. county politics show Bacon and Gordon divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatcher Station
Barcurre
G. B. Gay
Monticello
Potatoes Good Time for Planting in Bronwood
Bronwood Ga May 19 reports a fine time for setting out potatoes and notes an Americus to Eufaula excursion train passing late with several local riders. The town enjoys a wet day while a newborn boy brings happiness to the Ellerbee household.
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Bronwood
Americus
Eufaula
R. J. Ellison
Fort Valley
Joel Crawford
Key West
Fla
Reconoma
Moon Nelms
Savannah
Griffin News
B. C. Randall
B. F. Hawes
De-lec-ta-lave advertising fragment
An OCR fragment markets a dental rinse named D.letalave claiming to neutralize acidity and improve mouth taste. The text shifts to unrelated ad snippets for ED Davenport Straw Hats and summer, Shoed, Cannex's Sak Irons.
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Davenport
Cannex
Local notes drift through Andersonville area town scenes
Community updates report voting registration readiness by County Commissioners and local events. Jokes and chatter include furniture bargains, Sunday School plans, a wind damage incident, and a train washout near the Central line. Letters from Key West and praise for Americus travel through town.
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Americus Exptee
Surrey Recorder
Ras Pnas Quarattn
Pantianad
Jer
Georgia
Grand Jury
Citzen
Library Association
Americas Library Association
A. B. Harrold
J. J. Williford
E. J. Eldridge
M. Speer
John A. Cobb
HE. A. Hawkins
B. P. Hollis
T. Wheatley
Lott Warren
W. H. C. Dudley
W. A. Cook
Sumter Co. Sunday School Association
Andertonville
Halp Price
M James Frrexer
APG L
Fternoon
Tickson & Sharp
Wilmington
United States
Giiger
Minapal
Pui J.A
D. B
Davefront
James Organs
Dawson
Cuthbert
Eunfaula
Weeden & Dent's
Eli
Shorter
Blalock
Dodson
Arelington House
St. Julien
E. B. Youngs
Pil McKay
Youngs
Prof. Ware
Messrs
Freeman
Locke
Arlington
Young America
Volumbus
Chas. Henderson
Troy
Protection
Chattshoochee
Winn
Claytor
E B. Young
Alerts
Montesuma
Burat
Mechanics
Joan R. Suaw
Smith
Suarretine & Bro
Thornton
Andersonville
Morrow
Jom Davenport
Toole, McGarrah ‘& Tondee
Central
Buffaula
Republican
Fort Valley Mirror
Mirror
W. K. Pilebury
Border “News
Georgetown
J. N. Bussey
Columbus
B. W. Bussey
Baptist Church
R. B. Hall
Gross’ & Foster
Scranton
Bobby
Smith Stanfield
Lou Reed
Stillwater Minn
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