Barbecue and weddings highlight Dawson news
May 21 Dawson Ga segment reports the funeral of Mrs Ida Riordan from nervous prostration after four weeks illness. Community notices include Presbyterian barbecue to fund church debts on May 29, Col L F Livingston speech to farmers, public school superintendent appointed, new Methodist parsonage dedication, and an upcoming Columbus excursion. Also local social events, marriages, and visits from regional residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Court House Square
L. F. Livingston
Board of Public School Commissioners
W. M. Robinson
South Georgia Male and Female College
Cotton Damage By Cut Worms Across Farms
Putnam and Prosam May 20 report widespread cut worm damage to cotton crops across fields. In Marion County, Alliance activity climbs as they form a Building and Loan, while Weston, Georgia endures a damaging hailstorm. town events include picnics, school items, and local agricultural and social notes reflecting recent growth and community endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosam
J. H. Stevenson
Uchee Mills
Knowlton
Marion County
County Alliance
Alliance
Fresh imports at Fiserwoop and Russell B
A sale catalog lists Fresh New Goon Oriental Tooth paste Atkinson extract of White Rose imported Lautier extracts May Bell Fleur de Cygne Rubin Parlan Bloom for the complexion plus a range of Tooth Brushes Nail Brushes and Hair Brushes of all kinds newly received by Fiserwoop and Russell B for customers seeking beauty and grooming products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Lautier
Rubin
Fiserwoop & Russell B. i
Hail Storm Damages Crops and Community Happenings
From Leslie Ga May 20 severe hail, wind, and rain ruined cotton, stripped corn fodder, and flattened oats. The Farmers Association nearby grows, with about eighty members, while a local school prepares for exams and a concert. Local visits include Miss Laura Pounds and Miss Berta Johnson. a fishing trip yielded no catch yet cheerful reports. A Friday festival aims to raise funds to build a church. No Mercury No Potash No Mineral Poisons promotes a health tonic claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessik
John Sima
J.T. Royal
Laura Pounds
Sandersville
A. P. Greene
Berta Johnson
Americus
Eula Sloan
Leula Sims
A. P. Green
Manile Sims
Robi. Wilson
Sadler's Mill Pond
Town Notes and Social Roundup in PLaiys Georgia
Mrs A N Brown visited Richland Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Henry Black returned home from Macon. Rev H Stubbs assists in Americus protracted meeting. Alston of Webster County spent Sunday visiting. Miss Willie Cato visiting Americus. W F E McTyier to Americus on business. J W Oliver to Americus. Eula McGarrah of Friendship visited town. Carrie Jennings visiting. Rev B T Davis preached at Baptist church. praised as one of the best. Baptist church and new depot completed. Dr Cato’s residence painted, among town’s prettiest. Fine crops gardens and good rain discussed. Thomas & Griffin finished saw mill works. W E Bailey runs it to top notch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaiys
A. N. Brown
Richland
Henry Black
Macon
H. Stubbs
Americus
Mra. Alston
Webster County
Willie Cato
W. FE. McTyier
JW. Oliver
Eula McGarrah
Lee Chappell
Carrie Jennings
B.T. Davis
Baptist Church
Cato
Thomas & Griffin
W. E. Bailey
Local Notes from Sumter and Nearby
From Sumter reports include Capt J E Markett of Americus visiting his brother B F Markett Emma Hornady of Ella ville visiting Marmle Rodgers Leila and Jennie Feagan staying with Annie Markett and business trips by B A Rodgers in Ella ville Primitive Church held services with Rev R H Jennings and his mother Mrs William Jennings of Dawson Sumter school enrollment rising and a pupil jokingly defining fire as hot stuff for warming in cold weather Wide Awake Society to meet Friday at 4 pm Mrs D L Rogers visited Americus and Mr D L Rogers and Miss Anna Harden hosted a tea party Rev Mr Kirkland Presbyterian minister stayed with Mr McDonald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Markett
Americus
B. F. Markett
Emma Hornady
Ellaville
Marmle Rodgers
Leila
Jennie Feagan
Annie Markett
A. Rodgers
Primiive Church
R. H. Jennings
William Jennings
Dawson
Sumter
D. L. Rogers
D. G. Rogers
Anna Harden
Kirkland
McDonald
Through May Chores and Town Talk From Roney
Farmers near Rosey Ga finish cotton chopping and plant corn for a second time. A Sunday rain improved crops. Rev H Stubbs preached at Concord Church to a large crowd. Miss Berta Logan visits Emma Reid and friends. Prof Jesse Kinard praised as Concord School teacher Beacon Boy. Local politics criticism touches on the Treasury bill and Democratic leadership debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosey
H. Stubbs
Concord Church
Berta Logan
Trople
Emma Reid
Jesse Kinard
Concord
Beacon
Brunswick civic and regional developments and incidents
The Brunswick district conference opens in Waycross while Albany receives a gold medal for a popular young lady. Macon cadets buy Guernsey property for Armory plans. Local crime includes the Wall case timing, and a shooting near Telfair county. Clarke county pawner farm sale funds bond redemption, with notes on travels, a Brunswick white cedar boat project, and a saloon liquor ruling unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Brunswick
Waycross
W. D
Ann
Albany Guard
Cliff B. Grimes
Macon
First
Cherry Streets
Marion County
Clarke County
Islands
Sumner
Mississippi
Bill Clemente
Telfair
Powell
Ocmulgee
Clements
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. M. Whiting
Columbus Southern R. R
Columbus
Terrell County Superior Court
J. G. Dean
Bran New House
Sallie Johnson
Eufaula
Emma Riordan
Eva Brannon
Georgetown
Dean
W. M. Crymes
Stewart County
Kenlday
Ohn T. Lee
Dover
G. C. Patterson
Mitt Rota
Lee
W. H. Pattbre
Mr. St. L
Putnam
Alliancemen
Glenn Holley
Glenn Holley Alliance
Boyd Place
D. W. Rainey
Weston
General Green
Captain Johnson
Dawson Journal
W . Pascal
Kimbrough
Capt. McKenny
Atlanta Building and Loan Association
Bear Creek
Columbus Southern
Annie Crittenden
Shellman
J. H. Whitehard
Dawson and
Bride
Duval
A. K. Patterson
William Prince
M. F. Saunders
J. T. Dismukes
Texas
Will Dismukes
Eva Nallor
Preston
B. F. Barge
Mary Lou Dennard
Weston Record
Maude Saunders
A. J. Carver
Mary Florence Saunders
Saville
N.C. Saville
Robert
W. B. French
J. E. Dennard
G. W. Sims
W. H. King
Kenyon
C. A. Kimbrough
H. W. Rumbley
National Garment Cutter Company, Ia
Midat
Capt. Allen
Chartie Walker
Nathan Foreman
Clifford McCall
John Ike Dennard
Fleetwood & Runpoll’s
Lumpkin
Lusrkin
Gardena
Farmers’ Alliance
Lumpkin Club
Troy Holder
Nemo
Leslie
Plains
Roney
Congress
Lobia Republic
Aston
Georgia News
Atlanta
Griffin N Lady
Supreme Court
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