Georgia Notes From Macon to Augusta
A morning paper will start in Macon on February 1. A Athens boy began a stand with 50 cents and earned 5 dollars in a week. A Rabun county farmer yielded 1000 bushels of corn from ten acres. Horses for the Macon fair have arrived and begun training. Ed Carter of Burke county harvested second crops of peas Irish potatoes and eggplants. Tommy McElroy of Butts county turned 21 on Oct 12 weighs 65 pounds and can pick 250 pounds of cotton daily. Representatives Turner and Harrison received gold headed canes in Atlanta. Adairsville residents study reconstruction history. A Clarkesville street nugget weighed about five pounds likely from an enlarged cellar. About 300 illicit distilling cases are in Hall county court with around seventy pleas. A young Austrian barber Roman Von Stigler at Hickey's in Augusta, on his 24th birthday, inherited 50 000 florins, withdrew 300 from Georgia Railroad Bank, and sails to Brazil for travel and pleasure.
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Macon
Athens
Rabun County
Ed. Carter
Burke County
Tommy McElroy
Butts County
Turner
Coweta
Harrison
Quitman
Atlanta
Adairsville
Clarkesville
Hall County
Invention Lets Wearers Swim In Everyday Clothes
A Thames Westminster experiment showed people including a lady a clergyman and naval officers in ordinary garments sinking and resting with heads above water. Cork threads woven into fabric allow flotation, applauding inventor Mr Jackson for a device surpassing Boyton dress. Timid travelers may soon don clothes that blend with regular attire while reducing drowning risk.
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Thames
Westminster
Jackson
Boyton
Hankers for Prison Life in Vardaman Jail
Doaly Vindicator reports Bam Green a Black inmate confined for arson of a gin house who, after appeals and a confession by Jim Felder, remains jailed. He never escaped, yet at night guards claim the door is open. Green supposedly prefers prison life, keeping watch as others flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam Green
T. Z. Ennis
Jim Felder
Green
Doaly
A Momentous Question Calhoun Courier Debating Society Topic
The Calhoun Georgia newspaper notes a weekly debate by a Black Baptist church group on “The lady on the island.” The tale describes a spy, a shipbuilder, a rescuer sailor, and a near-death lady, asking who deserves credit for saving her life. The discussion explores moral attribution among the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Colored Baptist Church
Reply to Americus Clarifies Florida Life and Prosperity
A Florida resident from Ellaville writes in to dispute an Americus article, asserting self sufficiency in hay corn and fodder, boasting crops and fruits, and inviting inspection of his resources. He cites raises of oats sugar syrup potatoes and vegetables, education of his children, and compares Florida life to Georgia. He invites readers to contact Dr C H Baiwars in Wildwood, Florida.
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Wopwoop
Fra
Epiron Reoonpgs
Americus
Florida
Adamsville
Ellaville
Georgia
General Presentments of Webster County 1885 October Term
Grand Jurors report examined county officers books kept neatly. Treasurer balance and receipts listed. jail and public buildings in good order though repairs needed. Recommend bridge abutments and Bermuda grass seeding, repair several bridges, and road upkeep. Close with thanks to Judge Bower and Solicitor General Hud. Publication requested in local papers.
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Webster County
Kinchafoonsa Creek
Preston
Joog Bridge
Boone Bridge
Bermuda
Wright's Mill
Bear Creek
Ammateus ArcorpEen
Sumter Republican
Wa. H. Mercer
Foreman
A. L. Fletcher
B. F. Shivers
John Terry
John H. Cantrell
J. W. Stallings
D. E. Ponder
Holly Mott
J. P. Jones
John Harrell
H. N. Webb
A. J. Oliver
G. W. Montgomery
J. H. Williford
D. F. Stapleton
R. H. Parker
D. B. Shepherd
B. B. Bower
C. Presiding
Trestlework and progress on the A P L railroad at Sawyer's mill
Stewart county reports a poorly finished sawyer trestle for the A P L line with center stakes laid for track laying by Capt Mabel. The long 480 foot trestle is being raised below the mill as impatient locals await the engine whistle. Also notes a stock law need, unusual gourd prize, frequent mad dogs, and a prohibition vote coming November 28. endorsements for Hall's Georgia Chill Remedy are listed with local sellers. A cheeky note on tickling sensations prompts a clean shave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart County
Rowan Ward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgia News
Hankers
Webster Superior Court
C. B. Henson
Gro E. Thornton
Sophronia
Boston Courier
Hiram Cameron
Columbus
A. B. Reed
West Liberty
E. J. Eldridge
T. J. Simmons
L. F. Livingston
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Providence Star
James Fricker
BRO
Americas
Tullis &Jossey
Grocers
Americus, GA
Ludlow
OUR Whisky Department
New England
London Dock
Cotton Avenue
Wheatley’s Bank
J. W. Harris & Co
Tata Cutler
Milburn Wagons
Columbus Bus
Tedeapiovenance Housefurngieing Coops
Harri OO
Ami
John Ri
Sha
Forsyth Street
Gronp
Clnes
Busine
Yours Truly
Joan BR. Shaw
Sema Oem
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