General Presentments of the Grand Jury at Wauster
The grand jury finds county books well kept and requests court house repairs including window lights, doors, flooring, awning, and water trough. They urge two keys, new chairs, a sheriff’s book, public square fencing, tree trimming, and sodding. Jail is sound. roads need fixing on a new turnpike route. Tax assessment improvements urged. Finance reports show totals for tax and school funds. Recommendations include publishing in local papers. court orders not to publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Grand Jury Room
Finance Committee
Allen Fort
E. A. Hawkins
Americus Recorder
Sumter Republican
R. A. Bell
Foreman
J. W. Stallings
J.P. P. Harrell
P. H. Bpann
P. Jones
H. H. Kendrick
G. M. Christian
J. Motyier
M. M. Minick
W. Jennings
H. F. Cosby
P. G., Highnote
A. L. Fletcher
M. F. Saunders
E. A. Clark
W. W. Cantrell
C. C. Tracy
John Harrell
T. F. Collier
B. F. Barge
R. W. King
G. C. Wibe
C. T. Kenyon
Court session ends as officials hail orderly trial results
From Ellaville Schley court closes with a $7,500 verdict for Nathaniel Stewart v Central Railroad and multiple sentences for concealed weapons and assault. Grand jury described harshly by some. anecdotes of past jurors and pistol episodes cited. Savannah and Western railroad news: railroad to Savannah expected by January with full line to Isabella by December and traffic by early January.
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James M. Smith
Nathaniel Stewart
Ve. Central Railroad
Jordan H. Jones
A. C. Murry
John
Eason
A. Sellers
Z. T. Angling
Dolas Walker
State
Henry Nathan
Joe Baldwin
Savannah and Western Railroad
Baa
Joseph B. Hudson
Traverse
Gabbett
The
Central Railroad
Savannah and Western Railway
Isabella
Sterling
Col
Hawkins
Plains Folks News From The Plains Oct 22
Mr J W Falgham of Lumpkin conducts the telegraph at this point Visitors include Mr and Mrs A B Clark of Smithville and Mr Eddie Clark from Albany The parish tender thanks for a communion set given by J V Harris Americus The community notes deaths and a tragedy in Dawson with Col Guerry s boys and reflections on faith and justice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Harris
Americus
Baptist Church
A. B. Evans
A. B. Clark
Bride
M. K. West
Misa Maria
Lawson McLendon
E. T. Kinney
Dawson
Jesse Salter
Salters
Salter
Mr. Kinney
Angela
Jerusalem
Community notes show stable health and local moves in California
In Webster County California dated October 21, residents report strong community health. Josiah Thrower sells to Mrs Cosby and moves after 32 years. J C Reese buys land to settle in town. Jute bagging sparks Alliance debate, with rival views on cotton bagging. J L Marshall’s son leaves for Texas. Homer Bell suffers a minor ground pea mishap but keeps his mustache.
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Califonia
Webster County
M. Ds
Josiah Thrower
J. R. Cosby
Robert Terry
Gooseberry
California
J. C. Reese
State Alliance of Georgia
J. L. Marshall
H. M. Marshall
Texas
Homer Bell
Weston Notes and Local Happenings in Webster County
Weston news reports Hon J P Walker meeting the Masonic Grand Lodge financial committee in Macon. It notes J W Robertson as a top colt in Webster, advises farmers to rear two to three colts yearly, mentions Columbus Southern railroad camps, Miss Sallie Walker receiving four pet squirrels, and a successful Friday entertainment funding church organs. Also covers scarce water, locals visiting a Dawson circus, and musical performances at the Academy with Miss Rena Wright and Lunsford brothers. asks for two branches of Shockley apples from nearby farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
J. P. Walker
Masonic Grand Lodge
Macon
J. W. Robertson
Webster County
Webster
Columbus Southern Railroad
Sallie Walker
W. F. Walker
Dranesville
Mosle
Alliance Gin
Willie Dismukes
Jimmie Shivers
Dawson
Johnnie Seay
Richland
J. F. Wright
Rena
Gooseberry District
Academy
Miss Wright
Lunsford
Weather Clears as Local Folk Move About Town
Leslie Dots GA October 22 reports dry weather with a brisk social scene. J W Bailey traveled below Cordele inspecting lumber while residents include Della Cobb visiting her parents in Weat Leslie. Several Americus visitors and a local student Pearl McAlister affected by her mother’s death. Dr J A Park leaves for Cordele. townsfolk request rain.
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Leslie
J. W. Bailey
Cordele
Della Cobb
Richland
John. Sims
Dan
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Pald
J. R. Stapleton É Compmnt
D. R. ‘Sheppard
Ellaville
Schley Superior Court
Savannah
Old Fogy
Homer
Seine States Gov
York
St, Louis
Gartley & Twilight
Lee Streat- Ainters
Finiah
Teenahie
John Robinson
Saexerie Bistera
Illiam DeMotte
Aston A i ‘Ohn
Robinssa
Big
Baboutreans
John Lowlow
Three Clara
Ae Urley
Leonore Clarisas
Wrestu
Auguste Pouca
Urate
Girath
Wan Iby
Mons
Hebron
Theophite Dee Tees
Io Loliard Family
Mena
Grard Street
Texas At
RASSS
Boots
Domentio Ana
Prio
E. J. Miller
New York
BOS
Bavannay
Ocean Steamship
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