Rochette notes Rochelle town life and industry in 19th century
The Rochelle column praises local mill activity with three saw mills including one under construction and a side track grading by foreman G L Williams. It commends AP&L staff Lewis and Mathews, local merchants Messia Pollock Brown Warren Fitzgerald and Tommey, and reports solid Wilcox county cotton weighing over six hundred. It closes with town lot demand and a brief real estate note.
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Mesars
Tibbetts
Babs Road
Sam Brown
G. L. Williams
Lewis
Mathews
Messia
Pollock &Brown
Warren & Fitzgerald
G. H. Tommey
Wilcox County
J. J. Williford
Richland News Sparks And Social Gossip
Ricliland Ga November 21 Quiet business dull scarce news and money. Late freeze left people without wood or winter clothing. Two mails daily soon replace once a day. Telegraph line hoped to feel world connection. County vote next Wednesday on whisky sales likely to fail. Miss Lou Scarborough visiting Lumpkin, Miss Eula Stokes returning home, J A Thornton in town with dentist work. Various locals visiting, trustees received many applications for teaching positions.
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RicuLane
Aus
Hannahatchee
New Orleans
Lou Scarborough
Lumpkin
Cusnota
Eula Stokes
Preston
J. A. Thornton
W.B. French
Hillie
D. EF. Ponder
J. J. Bivens
Cusseta
Cold Prohibition clash and local happenings in Lumpkin
Lumpkin’s November letter reports a cold snap icing exposed water and an election clash over Prohibition with both sides determined. It covers local crime, a buggy accident injuring a man, an assault between J J Burks and Jim Ballard, a Sunday marriage to Miss Jennie Feagin, other upcoming weddings, and a Macon trip by Dr. T B Miller, all in a single community update.
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Lumpkin
Prohibition
Fox
J. J. Dowd
Union
J. J. Burks
Jim Ballard
Burks
W. C. McLage
Americus
Jennie Feagin
Lampkin
J. W. Kimmons
Tey
Messrs
T. G. Pound
Eatonton
C. B. Wilburn
W. E. Hawkins
Macon
Landmark citizen David A Pettis dies after long life of service
Esterrnise Ga November 13. David A Pettis of this county died at 2 30 am Monday after a brief illness aged about 74 born 1813 near Raleigh N C moved to Crawford county Ga in 1826 began as an overseer for John Hogabook in Houston and later for Dudley Sneed John Gilmore and others before 1856 when he entered mercantile trade at Starksville and Adams Station married Mary Kersey in 1858 and farmed until death. He held offices including Treasurer and Tax Collector and left a wife and three children. sympathy offered to the bereaved. The advertisement notes beds and fancy papers at Biows & Haulen.
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David A. Pettis
Raleigh
N. C
Crawford County
John Hogabook
Houston County
Dudley Sneed
John Gilmore
Starksville
Adam's Station
Mary Kersey
Pettis
Man Killed In Cane Mill Accident At Slaughter Creek
Special to Danny Recorder reports Jasper Cobb of Slaughter Creek was instantly killed yesterday when his head was caught between the fever and top sill of a cane mill. The accident occurred at his home location, leaving details brief.
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Danny Recorder
Rien Vanpb
Jasper Cobb
Slaughter Creek
A Krilliant Wedding In the Lee Family at Dawson
In Dawson on Nov 23 at 8 pm at W W Lee’s residence near Dover, Win Thornton and Luke Lee were wed by Rev A M Williams of Americus. The ceremony drew many from Terrell and Randolph counties. after a grand supper, the couple departed for their home amid warm wishes. Notable events include local sales, construction plans, and several residents’ travels and visits.
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W. W. Lee
Annie Lee
John Watts
Minnie Lee
Lud Lennard
N.H. Lee
Lee
A. T. Wall
Jas. P. Lee
Terrell
Randolph
Lud Leonard
Tud
Bliss
Dawson Variety Manufacturing Company
J.E. D. Shipp
Americus
8. V. Brown
W. B. Cheatham
Public Square
Hatcher Bro
J. W. Easton
John W. Tox
Kentucky
Culpepper
Tenn
Busy syrup maker notes cold spell and local talk
Webster Enterprise correspondent reports making 110 gallons of syrup in four days with a small crew, shares views on court proceedings and local politics in Sumter and Webster counties, mentions stock law, winter weather freezing water, cotton and oats prospects, and farming tips like groundpeas as hog feed, ending with apologies for rough writing due to cold and dryness.
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Enterprise
Westten Co
Superior Court
Judge Fort
Preston
C. B. Hudson
Grand Jury
Sumter
Webster
Stewart County
Americus
Smithville
Americas
Advertised Letters in Americus Post Office 1887
State of Georgia Sumter County announces unclaimed letters in the Americas Post Office. Letters include Miss Lizer Ano R, Miss Mollie Brown, Miss Mary Comer, Mrs Eliza Dowsey, George Early, John Horn, J Misa Lele Jackson, Mark Tursy, Flax Williams, and others. Letters not retrieved within thirty days will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. J C Roxry P M Americus Ga November 2 1887.
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State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americas Post Office
Lizer Ano R—G. D. Brown
Christian Brooks
Mollie Brown
Baltimor Braxson
Jessie Brock
Mary Comer
Eliza Dowsey
Mra. Hennett
T. 8
Hopkins
John Horn
G. F. Hughes
J—Mias Lele Jackson
R—Jak. Reynolds
Davis Rodgers
Ree Roberson
T-Mark Tursy
W—Flax Willams
K. St. Whitley
Local Notes From Putnam County November 22
Putnam reports mixed matrimonial notes and local happenings. Mention of orange box from Florida. Daniel & Reed’s mill ruins cleared ahead of rebuilding. hog cholera devastates Schley County with losses up to 50 hogs. Anecdote about a preacher and wheat payment leads to call for belief. Cotton ginned 51 bales. town growth tied to housing. Delegates from four counties form temporary alliance structure in Americas, with plans for Fort Valley in December. Baby burned in fire accident recovering. cane supplies and upcoming big county court noted. two local youths to enter the bar. Summerlin Hotel preparing to host visitors. religious services at tist and Methodist churches. sheriff absent. local cousin Clarence mentioned.
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Putnam
Florida
Daniel
Americas
Ltch
Act of National Alliance
Fort Valley
Lttle
Oliver
W. K. Hail
Summerlin
Mabry and
Weldeh
Methodist Church
A. M. Falfordid
Clarence
Masquerade Party and Oyster Supper Delights Oglethorpe Crowd
In Oglethorpe on November 25 the town held a large masquerade party and oyster supper at the Summerlin House. A huge youthful crowd attended despite short notice. Music, masked costumes and plenty of oysters and coffee kept guests satisfied. Eugene Willis organized the event with notable success, and Miss Emma Harvey and Miss Elberta Critchfield attended. Mr. J. W. Johnson has recently...
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Oalee Tuonrr
Summerlin House
Eugene Willis
Emma Harvey
Oglethorpe
Elberta Critchfield
J. W. Johnson
A Woman's Discovery Healthy Relief From Consumption
A county woman credibly claims a cure from consumption after tenacious illness. She describes coughing, sleepless nights, and relief after using Dr Kings New Discovery. Trial bottles are available at Dr Eldridges Drug Store. A sulfur pile fire near Wellsville and Yellow Creek caused property damage but few losses. The Texas Capitol dome is reportedly unsafe with a crack. Joseph Snyder of Little York is named as New Jerseys smallest eater at two years old, 74 pounds, 49 inches tall.
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Dr. King
Gates A. Oat
Joseph Snyder
Little York
New Jersey
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