Lumpkin Letter Highlights County Court Benefits And Local Happenings
Lumpkin Georgia November notes urge establishing a county court to cut costs and speed justice, sparking discussion on tax relief and court workloads. Judge J I Latimer leaves for a railroad post, while property values rise and a railroad’s impact is debated. The town boasts strong schools led by Prof A S Harris with 127 pupils. Miss Gussie Matthews visits relatives as a local social glance ends with a playful jab at an unnamed bachelor.
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J. 1S. Latimer
Latimer
Americus
A. 8. Harris
Misa
Georgia Fort
Orb Harris
Gussie Matthews
Auburn
Ala
FreLix
Judge Harrison named to Lumpkin County Court
From Lumpkin Luarkin November 12 The many friends of J T Harrison are proud he has been appointed by Gov Gordon judge of our county court His heartful fairness will govern his decisions Our editor A W Latimer returns from North Georgia looking thinner yet recovered Rev Alex Keese chosen pastor for Lumpkin Baptist church for the year Several good men plan to move into our town and serve the community also a note on eye glasses from Mr A K Hawkes and a physician ad with medicines and Cook’s Praumacy as a household reference point
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J.T. Harrison
Gordon
A. W. Latimer
North Georgia
Lumpkin
Richland
Sam
T. J. Brannon
Americus
Pe Cobb
J. C. Layfield
Rylander
Columbus
Richland Sees New Judge and School Growth
In Richland on October 13 residents note cool weather, a new county judge J T Harrison, and community pride in a growing school with two dozen desks and new stores. Local pastors preach, families plan visits to Columbus for the exposition, and residents welcome arrivals and upcoming moves.
California Gossip from Wenster County
Wenster County reports farmers finish corn and cotton harvests and move to syrup making. crops are improving in fertile areas though poorer land yields remain. local notes criticize Georgia public school funding as inadequate and discuss a potential three month term. a California boy, Peyton Bell, may stay in school. Anna Hart's death shocks locals. landowners seek white tenants. upcoming county officer elections stir interest. several residents, including St F Tallis, face health issues while cotton shipments move to Columbus for better prices and cheaper groceries.
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Peyton E. Bell
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Cuthbert
California
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Anna Gunnells
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Marion
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Church Hill
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Preston
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Widespread Property Changes Reported at Bumbleton
Wenster County notes several shifts in ownership including Capt Edwards selling land to Bob Crawford Sumter County John Edwards selling to Walter Davis Terrell Edwards Chambliss store sold to Lucius Pinkston and Jack Holoman future operations under Pinkston Holoman Bolton sells farm plans Westward relocation Frank Davis close trade soon Dr Alston residence nearing completion in Weston reflects local growth.
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Bob Crawford
Sumter County
John Edwards
Walter Davis
Terrell
Edwards & Chambliss
Lucius Pinkston
Jack Holoman
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Frank Davia
G. W. Slocum
Alston
Weston
Brother Weston
Prospectors Die in New Mexico Gold Mine Quest
Four prospectors pursuing the fabled Adams gold mine in New Mexico were killed in an attack by Navajo Indians, leaving the region stunned by the violent outcome and prompting investigations.
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New Mexico
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