Georgia News Roundup Brings Captured Coin to Court and Local Happenings
The Georgia news items report a Mexican coin from 1555 in the possession of M. D. Fath of Goosek County, adjourned Greensboro court for a circus break, and failed Worth and Baker juries. A Quitman hotel keeper is alleged to have flogged his wife. Terrell court cases involve Aycock versus Dawson and Hatcher for $5,000. Albany artesian wells reach 720 feet with 100 gallons per minute, and future deepening planned to boost North Albany supply. A postal message from November 10 notes Home arrival, Richland visit, and town gossip on marriages, mayoral plans, and depot location debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Terrel Superior Court
B. F. Aycock
Dawson
Marshal L. A. Hatcher
Nelson Titt
Albany
Baen
Dranesville Dots in a Georgia Cotton Fall Observance
In Dranesville Ga on Nov 10 the community reports cotton picking nearly finished and fall oats being sown. The outlook is gloomy as the cotton crop fails to pay debts. Cane grinding and possum hunting fill days. Local social life flourishes with candy pullings and entertainments by Miss Bealah Crawford and Mrs Jacob James. Several youths visit a sugar mill, and John and Oscar Crawford plan a Texas move amid warm farewell wishes.
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Drangsvill
Henry Jackson
Uncle Henry
Jacob James
Bealah Crawford
Mira Lorena Perdew
Consi
Jackson
Barnesville
Jackeno
Jessie Brown
Enutaula
Diverse notices and anecdotes from a late 19th century paper
Personal notes recount leased property in Washington at 11000 yearly, a Ohio resident back from Europe, a Dakota farmer harvesting 210000 bushels of wheat, and travel plans of Joan Kelly for health. Royal promotions of Prince George of Wales and Edinburg are noted with navy service. A church pastor at Madison Square loses voice mid sermon. Barnum’s secretary Benjamin Fish resigns to return to England, while P T Barnum boasts handling 10 million dollars without error. Rose Elizabeth Cleveland in Washington writes notes with wax seal. Two Milam sons in Bartow county tally 900 bushels of corn and 3500 bundles of fodder from 35 acres, plus 100 dollars from lumber, with cattle care and minimal labor costs.
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Blaine
Washington House
Bunkwalter
Nove
Ohio
Europe
Dalrymple
Dakota
Joan Kelly
New York
Prince George of Wales
Edinburg
C. H. Parkhurst
Marrison Square Presbyterian Church
Benjamin Fish
Barnum
Southport
England
P.T. Barnum
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland
White House
Washington
Elisabeth Cleveland
William Milam
Bartow County
Cartersville
Disappointment at Ellayilie over Blackman hanging
ELLAVILue November 6 crowds gather to witness Charles Blackman’s execution. They learn he will not hang, causing restiveness toward the delay and mixed views on defense counsel. The note praises unpaid lawyers’ courage and urges restraint, while warning that execution may still come with delays and stern determination.
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Ellavilue
Charles Blackman
Blackman
Bleckman
Blood Poison Cure Promises Miracle Results for Many
In a Southern Clipper inspired tale a man suffering twelve years with blood poisoning reports dramatic relief after five bottles of B B B. The account claims restoration of appetite sleep and kidneys plus a cure for rheumatism. A doctor from Jacksonville attests to rapid improvement with B B B and urges readers to obtain the company Book of Wonders.
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James L. Bosworth
Reading
Atlanta
Hot Springs
C. H. Montgomery
M.D
Jacksonville
Ala
Atlanta, Ga
Cotton Market Receipts and Prices Across Cities
Market notes show receipts and shipments from Sept 1 1885. New York and Orleans middling around 91c. Futures: November to August varying from 9 23/9 to 10 12/10. Atlantic cities list good middling 8 15 16c, strict low 8 0 16c, Savannah sales 3 450 with stock 99 770. Liverpool middling uplands 10 3/4c, futures quiet and steady.
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American
New York
Uplands
Orleans
Jane
Atlanta
Macon
Savaxwal
Continent
Lampkin Prohibition Vote Set Amid Local Action
Stewart County independent notes voters meet on Wednesday November 18 to decide for or against whiskey sales. Lampkin merchants close shops that day to work for prohibition. Two Lampkin painters have six months of contracts, while A P L railroad notes are being paid down. No saloons will be licensed outside Lumpkin after this year due to lacking ten resident freeholders consent.
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Lumopkin
Lampkin
Stewart County
Lumpkin
Roland
Wonderful Wares from Rome Drugists Promote Remedies
W D Hoyt Co of Rome Georgia reports strong sales and universal satisfaction with Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Buckleno s Arnica Salve. They claim several remarkable cures in the city including pronounced cases of fever and cold. The firm guarantees effectiveness and offers these medicines through Dr E J Eldridge.
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W. D. Hoyt.& Co
Rome
Dr. King
Dr. Ring
E. J. Eldridge
Curious Norman Pedigrees in Walter Rye’s Norfolk History
Walter Rye in History of Norfolk notes curious fictitious Norman lineages. He mentions the Howerds seemingly descended from a hog ward, the Townshends from Town's End, and a tenant farmer related to Bulwers, with a walling figure tied to the manor ball.
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Walter Rye
Norfolk
Christmas Lottery Draw Recap and Next Opportunity
A New Orleans article recalls the 1885 Louisiana State Lottery drawing with tickets at $1 and prizes of $75,000 $25,000 and $10,000, noting holders in San Francisco Cuba and Mexico. It announces the next drawing on December 15 with $522 500 in prizes and urges readers to buy tickets for Christmas spending money.
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New Orleans
A. Kevlin
Valette St
Algiers
J. D. Hill
Bay St. Louis
Miss
San Francisco
Wells, Fargo & Co
Bank of
Cal
Patrick Conner
Golden Gate Ave
H. M. Kibbin
Rilia St
Senor HL
von Gundell
Guaymas
Mexico
S Express
Filthc
R. Hammond
Lansing
Kan
A. T. Burr, Jr
Danville
J. H. Evestine
St. Joseph
Saxton Naw Bank
E. T. Rounsavell
Adams Express
Columbus
G. B. Haldemar
Kansas City
Havanna
Cuba
M. A
Englich sisters freed by Greek brigands after ransom
The two Englich ladies were released on a 3600 dollar ransom and returned home to West Kensington. Their tale closely mirrors that of Mrs Simons and her daughter, including Greek gendarme interference and a dramatic capture witness account.
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Les
West Kensington
Marathon
Simons
Enterprising House Secures Agency for Dr King’s New Discovery
An enterprising, reliable house advertises it can carry the best products and has secured the agency for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. The ad promises a positive guarantee and asserts the remedy will cure throat and chest ailments, appealing to popular demand and reputation.
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E. J. Eldridge
Euch
Avi
King’s
Unclear fragment on zoological exhibit and performers
Fragmentary OCR text describes a bizarre zoological exhibit with references to a master and captives, a huge script, toads, and a list of exotic names including DON JERONIMO and ADELAIDE. The passage is garbled and yields no coherent reportable event or outcome.
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Georgia News
Richland
Myers
Wien
M. Lome
Lunsford
Nicholson & Bro
Preston
J. W. Racy
Weston
Mesara
Johnson
Eufaula
Mayon
Dranesville
Uty
Fr Cadada
Wrightaville
Ellayilie
Mr. Bosworth
Americus
Lacas
Grandes
Sells Bros
Ene
Hartland Wat
Man
All Superior Stars
Jeronimo
Adelaide
Cordona
Dred G
Haly Jo
Mahdi
Egypt
Ponda
Frank H Gardner
Bean
Fistancorn
Leslie Brothers
Mr. Wai
Ani
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