Americus Georgia described as thriving commercial capital
The Americus area, in Sumter County Georgia, promises a mild climate and healthy air. It highlights large trade, 6000 population, abundant mills and factories, banks, hotels, and growing industry. The piece invites in migrants and investors with assurances of cheap property and active commerce. It notes Preston and Lumpkie railroad expansion.
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Sumter County
Geo
Southwestern
Macon
Georgia
Americus
New Opera House
Claniog
Preston and
Lumpkie
Georgiand
AmEricus Arconven
Americus, Ga
Jolly Joān Preyville notes and local changes in Oct
In Jomwinevitlz on Oct 12, a dry season worries farmers as cotton prospects shrink to a half crop and crops like pea cane and potatoes fail. A Bear Creek lumber mill moves in, with Mr. A B Hawks praised. Residents urge no more liquor licenses near the county site, discuss elections and candidate talk, and note mayoral resignation with J W Dupree acting. Health, railroad plans, and new hotels get optimistic remarks as Northerners may winter there.
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A. B. Hawks
Terrell County
Randle
Bear Creek
Ville
Popskull
J. W. Dupree
Lester
Georgia
Heater
No Talking in Terrell Shows Polls and People
In Terrell on October 14 Hon H G Turner and others visited to drum up support for Cleveland Hendricks and himself but poor turnout and busy crop season kept crowds away. The letter notes small opposition, cites local voters, mentions several residents visiting or passing through, and reports cotton arrivals and local travel to Superior Court.
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Dawson
H. G. Turner
Congress
Cleveland
Hendricks
Terrell
Tom Hearn
Truthfaly
Dawson News Bits and Local Notes from Dawson
Mary Louise Loyless infant daughter of Mr and Mrs S A Loyless died about 10 oclock Wednesday night and was interred at city cemetery yesterday at four. Col Henderson returns from Irwin county court. Miss Belle Brown of Talbotton visits. Ed McDonald and wife of Cuthbert tour Dawson. Thermometer hits 99 degrees. Local gallantry praised as Misses McNulty Ellis Haun k Ada Tawton visit for Primative Baptist Association. Elder George G Donald delivers sermons at Macedonia. Mrs Bascomb Lowrey of Alabama visits relatives. J R Boyd trial at Leary engages local interest. George M Roberts returns to Bainbridge. JA F.
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Belle Brown
Talbotton
W. RB. Melton
Ed. McDonald
Cuthbert
J. R. Kidd
Stewart County
Dawson
Birdie
Daisey McNulty
Sallie Ellis
Jennie Hauek
Ada Tawnton
Primative Baptist Association
Mansadonia
Misa Ellis
B. Hit Ellis
Terrell
George G. Donald
MacDonald
J. F. Webb
Berrien County
Macedonia
Henry
Richard Webb
Bascomb Lowrey
Alabama
Georgia Reddick
Speight Baldwin
T. H. Pickett
J. Henderson
T. J. Hart
A. Deubler
Leary
J. R. Boyd
George M. Roberts
Our City
Bainbridge
JA. F
Drought Persists as Farmers Shift From Cotton to Food Crops
From Hatcher's Station Oct 4 report drought remains unbroken with little rain. Farmers have almost finished cotton and plan to plant grain crops once soil softens. Many seek meat, bread, dairy and eggs as crops fail, while sickness rises in the area. D. L. Hatcher returns home weakened by fever. Mrs. Cora Thompson visiting. County race activity grows with sheriff and tax collector contests heating up.
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Hatcum
Statrox
Grand Mason
D. L. Hatcher
Albany
Cora Thompson
Union Springs
Ala
W. F. Rutherford
Mr. Harrell
Early Warner
T. J. Billa
Colquitt News Notes Weather, Elections, and Crime Report
Reports from Colquitt describe severe drought affecting sugar cane and late cotton, with three weeks of needed rain for peas and potatoes. Election turnout was moderate, with two thirds voting. A remittent fever illness is noted, and Green Lawson died at about seventy. Macoy and Monroe County crime details report a shooting during a cotton picking, injuring engineer Horace Monroe, with suspect Willis Thweatt at large. Advertising for mouth wash and dentifrice by Drs. J P and W R Hotsus.
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Bortror
Colquitt
Green Lawson
Merry Moultrie
Ces
Ammush
Willis Thweatt
The October Elections and looming November battle
The Atlanta Constitution argues Democrats will win in key states. Ohio and West Virginia results show Democrats could secure Southern votes and with New York and Indiana swing, Cleveland's path to victory appears strong. Indiana favors Hendricks, New Jersey and Connecticut lean Democratic, and New York appears set to rally. The piece foresees a national Democratic triumph based on southern votes and the silent New York vote.
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Atlanta Constitution
Ohio
West Virginia
Democrata
South
New York
Indiana
Cleveland
New York City
Hendricks
New Jersey
Connecticut
Election returns show party strength across Ohio and West Virginia
Ohio and West Virginia voters turn out uniformly with increased turnout and strong party displays. Republican candidate for Supreme Court gains unexpectedly, while third district congress race remains tight. West Virginia polls anticipate Democratic statewide gains, with several county offices swinging. Personal letters defend a congress candidate and recount a meeting in Preston.
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Acard
Venarse County
Eptron
B. F. Bell
Congress
Preston
Crisp
Cam
Dudge Crisp
Arccess
Basu
Stewart County News Chronology And Local Notes
Eight cases have been returned for Stewart Superior Court October term. Lumpkin and nearby areas report deaths including George Kelly, Loudon Cobb, and Thomas Barr. Weather and health notes follow with local remarks on dry season sickness. A curious item from Lysander NY mentions two boys named Field, one voting this election and one not due to age. Cotton traffic in Etavis VA notes four train loads moved and daily receipts around one hundred bales with shipping rates to Macon and Savannah.
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Lumptia
Stewart Superior Court
Liver
Eufaula
George Kelly
Ladt Loudon Cobb
Thomas Barr
Lumpkin
Etcavis
Vas
Macon
Savanosh
Americus
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Americas Recorder
WW. II. Ghd
Cotton Avenue
Jolly Joan Preyville
Albert Hill
J. M. Oliver
A. M. Balkcom
W. H. Jernigan
Texas
Warrinee
John H. Thomas
Montgomery
Charlie Gunnells
Willie Hodnett
Dover
Carrie Brown
Adios
Willie
Messry
Frank Hester
W. M. Crymex
Webster County
Stewart
C. BR
McCrory
Sllaville
Shima
Suur
C. B. Raines
Xciing
Davis & Callaway
Dence
Jackson and
Church Streets
Calle
Vantml
C. A. Brooks
Batts
Darenpes
I. Eee
Weil Pickett
Monumental Marble Works
Millen & McUall
Southwear
L. C. Barratt
Churchtreet
Angen Auth
Lso, M. Conn
Hatcher
J.P
Hotsus
Mulberry Street
W. P. Bort
E. Hall
Abdali
Ohio and
West Virginea
Cincinnati
Greenbeck
Prohibition
Supreme Court
Hamilton County
Robinson
Corumuca
Morey
Claymont County
Johnson
Weot
Virginia
Columbus
Wheeling
Republican State Committee
Wueenina
W. Va
Berkley County
Flick
Maxwell
House of Delegates
Field
Lysander
N. Y
Farher
Promellaville
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