10 Oct 1884
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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1884
Page
1
Elections in Webster and Lee counties show Democratic gains while Dougherty reports a light vote. W. C. Gill wins in Lee County with a 96 lead. Dawson’s Daddies notes urban projects, rail improvements, and civic debates. Social items include marriages, visitors, and a minor train accident with a cow. News covers local politics, infrastructure, and community life with multiple named places and people.
Mrs. O A Crittenden dies after a week’s illness four miles west of Dawson and is buried at Ward's Station. John Martin, near Dawson, dies of cancer in the head at about sixty, to be buried in Dawson cemetery. Thos L McGehee sells his plantation and plans moving to near San Antonio Texas for beef business. E C Paschal visits with his wife Mattie Turner. Uncle Jake Reed returns from summer travels and praises drought conditions in Talbot and surrounding counties. Georgia militia revival and state exhibit plans discussed with emphasis on funding and private subscriptions for New Orleans expo. Tobacco association session in Danville, VA notes rising acreage and potential profits. Health ads promote Swift's Specific as a cancer treatment with numerous testimonials.
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