Mossy Dell notes and social visits in southwest Georgia
From Mossy Dell October notes describe health, weather, and outdoor pleasure after frosts and rain. Constable Billy Forrest and Messrs Jernigan and Moore visit Macon for the State Fair. A story recounts a persimmon possum feast hosted by James L Forrest, with thanks to Mr and Mrs Forrest. J M Wise plans plastering to improve his home. Rev J S Elmore away at Synod leaves no Lutheran services. Emma Wise visits from Plains of Dura. Rosa Addy to return home to North Georgia Friday. Rosa leaves many friends behind.
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James L. Forrest
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Elmore
Savannah
Misa Ema Wise
Plains of ‘Dura
Joel Wise
Rosa Addy
John Jenings
North Georgia
Rona
Weston News Highlights Village Happenings and Weather
In Weston on October 30 the farmer’s week centers on potato digging and seed cane bedding after welcome rain. Residents urge landowners to post land to curb hunting and protect birds and squirrels. Local notes report a pear harvest, a convict’s death, a December school program with admission for furniture funds, and visits from Gussie Kimbrough and Mrs. Carter. A key found in W W Simmons’s vest led to a store window sale. Administrators schedule a land and tax sale for Baunder’s estate at M F Saundersley’s Weston home.
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Weston
B. F. Barge
Kiefer
Here
Tom Morrison
Tom
Gussie Kimbrough
Dawson
Clarence Carter
Smithville
Callifornia
Baunder
Geor
M. F. Saunderslcy
Court notes and whisky vote looms in Lumpkin
October reports say rain cooled the area, court proceedings included a guilty verdict for assault with intent to murder and a five year sentence, three locals indicted for rice beer sales with two likely acquittals. An election to decide whisky sales in two years is set for November 26, and farmers face low cotton prices with limited market demand. Many officials weigh wet vs dry, Prohibition debate, and local sentiment shifts.
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Lumpkin
Ted Remaloing
Leslie Dotts. October rain hints at hard winter in town
October 29 report notes first heavy rain, farmers plan digging taters and banking seed cane. Old timers warn of hard winter. Visitors include B T Adams of Americus, A P Greene from State Pair, J R Tompkins of Richland, J B Sherwood for Walcot & Wright Lumber Co. and C W Donaldson of Abbeville. Calves killed by eastbound freight at Bailey street crossing. Cane grinding and candy-pulling to start.
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Leslie
B. T. Adams
Americus
A. P. Greene
J. R. Thompkins
Richland
J. B. Sherwood
Cordele
Walcot & Wright Lumber Co
Philadelphia
Wilson & Pryor
Lorene Perdue
Arthur
George
Barnesville
John Sims
Cheerful Christian or Not in Alabama Fire Incident
In Alabama this week, a verified incident occurred on a depot platform where a white man slept and a Black assailant poured gasoline over him and set him aflame. The report notes public reaction and references racial tensions amid the assault.
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Alabama
From the Plains Peaceful town hosts social and church growth
Oct 30 in Dura Va reports a rare violent clash between two enslaved women but otherwise the town remains peace loving. A social party at J A Reid’s entertained youth while churches order a large new bell and a fine organ. Notable residents and visitors travel to Macon Americus and Atlanta. many locals visit relatives and report prosperity.
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Dura
J. A. Reid
Baptist Church
M. F. Church
J. H. Black
Cato
M.L
Americus
W. L. Thomas
A. Kendrick
Whitesburgh
E. E. Mays
Mira Georgia
Dr. Harepr
C. C. Alexander
Misa Ada Naylor
Preston
Hudson
Cornelia Thomas
W. Coble
Dayton
Ohio
Louvale
Scribr
Weathered harvest and new hopes in Church Hill district
In Church Hill on October 30 rain relief came as farmers finish gathering crops. Rev. G B Culpepper preached last Sabbath. Eight bales of cotton nearly burned but saved by water. Belle Smith of Richland and Lula and Dora Powell from Buena Vista guest Miss Lalatha Smith. Rumor says Albert Majors will marry. he bought a new buggy. Mr. Clements sold his plantation and moves to Texas. George Drew also leaving. Three miles of sewers laid with three more to go. James Gilreath builds a small furniture factory near Cartersville using local timber.
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G. B. Culpepper
J. C
B. F. Tullis
Belle Smith
Richland
Miasess Lula
Dora Powell
Buena Vista
Lalatha Smith
Albert Majors
Clements
Texas
George Drew
George
Mr. J
Marshall
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