Excursion From Dawson To Columbus On New Road
About three hundred Dawson residents joined by a Columbus delegation traveled on the Columbus Southern railroad to mark the stockholders’ excursion. The trip drew four hundred across towns along the line. Richland is described as growing with new dwellings and businesses. The six‑hour journey included a long stop at Wildwood Park and a lively after part on return. Rev A M Williams greeted the group in Columbus. The article also notes the dedication of the new parsonage by the local Methodist church and various local civic updates including census enumerators for Terrell County and a Terrell Superior Court session scheduled.
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Dawson
Columbus
Columbus Southern
Richland
Stewart
Chattahoochee
Wildwood Park
Jim Newberry
Frank Barge
A. M. Williams
W. B. Oxford
Methodist Church
J. R. Mercer
E. M. Whiting
W. F. Span
J. W. Bell
T. A. Coleman
Leesburg
Coleman
J. E. Clifton
Thomasville
V. N. Clifton
J. E. Dennard
Mary Dolin
Coffee County
Doll
Leopold & Co
Webster
Edna Jordan Honored Guest in Plains Social
Miss Edna Jordan of Macon is the guest of Miss Mary Dean. Mr G E Cato has business near Botteford. Clarence Parker of Box Springs, a student here, will leave for home this week. The writer notes many local boys at Sunday gatherings and reports Frank McWilliams improving after fever. Farmers have completed cotton hoeing and laid by corn. General Green’s strong influence limits further writing.
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Magnolia Springs
Elmore
Academy
J. A. Reid
Bedenbaugh
Gray
Americus
Jennie B
R. E. Johnson
Bronwood
Powell
B. Glass
Frank McWilliams
General Green
Leslie Ga May 27 shower and festival report
The notice from Leslie Georgia dated May 27 reports a refreshing shower, corn coming up, some replanting cotton, and a successful festival. It notes a 9 o clock Americus train bringing a jolly crowd, and visits by George Bailey of Washington County and Ms Ray of Columbia visiting relatives. A dancing school led by Mons Berger is listed with class times. Electric motor cars in Macon will have air brakes and Randolph County holds 4 000 in treasury.
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Lesur
Americus
George Bailey
Washington County
J. N. Bailey
Ray
Columbia
Mons. Berger
Hall of the
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Nominations and local notes from Putnam Ga May Day
Closing remarks on Tazewell school exercises led by E A McMichael plus medals awarded. Reports say Dr Cheney may not seek re election as Clerk. B Williams enters race. Labor scarce and unfair wage talk. county nominations discussed. Sunday school convention set. Ebenezer school to close June 6. Mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla ad chat ends.
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McMicheal
Cheney
Superior Court
B. Williams
Democratic Executive Committee
Schley County
Andrew Chapel
Ebenezer School
Womack
Webster County Seeks New Paper in Weston
Col C W Hancock announces plans to launch a Weston newspaper to serve Webster County, urging local citizens to back the venture to spur town growth. The item notes Weston’s beauty, health, and enterprise spirit, plus a picnic excursion to Columbus and early cotton sales since the railroad. Also reports on a field accident, school moves, local visits, and a roll of honor.
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Weston
Col. C. W. Hancock
Americus
Webster County
Preston
Columbus
Richland
New School Trustees Elect Six Applicants at Lumpkin High
Lumpkin High School trustees meet to choose a principal from six strong applicants and fill two board vacancies. Judge J L Wimberly resigns. E T Hickey and O S Morton named to his seat and Judge Wellborn Clarke’s vacancy respectively. factions seek harmony to establish free schools under a local bill. Balloting for a teacher set for June 8. Col Livingston to speak on Wednesday about Alliance and sub treasury. Ordinary A T Fort qualified and underway. A separate note reports a fatal base ball quarrel nearby. a negro killed by an axe and jailed. Rains bring unease to farmers. Americus ReconpEn praised. Georgia Republican bosses plan Congressman candidacies including Dudley to challenge Judge Crisp.
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Lumixix
Lumpkin High School
J.L. Wimberly
E. T. Hickey
Morton
Wellborn F. Clarke
Livingston
Col. Livingston
Sub-Treasury
Fies
Nemo
Mossy Dell News Notes Rain Swings and a Double Wedding
Farmers grow uneasy over heavy rains though damage remains limited. Wm Lassiter injures hand striking a mule. Mrs J P Wise ill but improving. Prof W Hiller delivers maiden Sunday schools speech. Ella Dean sick with grippe. A mysterious well dressed man seen locally should be cared for. J G Feagin weds Naomi Davison in quiet ceremony. W G Forrest weds Olivia Davenport with joyful reception and festive feast.
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W. H. Hiller
Ella Dean
Alek
la Grippe
Mt. Inat
J. G. Feagin
Misa Naomi Davison
Eatiag Faction
I, L. Db
Egg with mysterious powers frightens Buena Vista residents
Sterling Jenkins reports a strange egg found in Captain Wilson’s kitchen, covered in soot. The perfectly intact shell shows counterintuitive behavior and magnetic-like sensations when handled, with an unexplained tingling when paired with metal. Local curiosity remains high.
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Sterling Jenkins
Capt. Wilson
Mr. Maddux
Buena Vista
Liquor Regulation Laws Featured In Boston Promotion
A brief notice describes a promotion in Boston offering a cracker and a whiskey prize. The text comments that the liquor traffic laws are fearfully and wonderfully made, reflecting attitudes toward regulation.
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Boston
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