Putnam Points Near Buena Vista and Local Happenings
A man lies by the roadside near Ellaville as a mistaken death rumor spreads until he awakens. Hogs die across the settlement amid cholera concerns while cotton markets and freight rates adjust. Ellaville sees new homes and stores, a planned winter resort hotel, and church services at Hopewell. Local attitudes, a medicine course for two young men in Louisville, and civic notes on the County Alliance and a Macon marriage are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley County Allianes
American
Liverpool
Buena Vista
Americus
Columbus
Ellaville
Hopewell
W. R. McCor
P. G. Heigler
Mias Pickins Harris
Macon
P. G. Stevens
Pleased Grand Jury Endorses County Transfer to Southwestern Circuit
The Dooly county grand jury presents its views on moving the county from the Oconee to the Southwestern circuit. It calls the change wise and just, praises Judge Fort for experience and capacity, thanks Hon. Bimmons of Sumter for the transfer, and credits Solicitor General Tom Eason with attentions and courtesy during the court term. Foreman Jasrur F. Lewis and Secretary Sruow P. Opom sign the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
Judge Fort
Tom Eason
Jasrur F. Lewis
Sruow P. Opom
Sore eyes plague Mossy Dell area as many recover
From Mossy Dell September 18 reports an epidemic of sore eyes fading as most residents have contracted it. Alfred Davisop and wife are confined indoors by light sensitivity while James Forrest’s one year old infant lies near death from diarrhea, Dr. Cato having given up. Measles appeared but John Torbert cared for the sick and prevented spread. The community notes baptisms at Mayes Springs Lebanon Church and a school with twenty six pupils returning to classes. Lula Derrick departs for Leesville Institute. D L D reports on local teaching and boarders with room for more.
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Mossy Delln
Alfred Davisop
James Forrest
Cato
James Davision
John Torbert
Jule West
Capt
Dean
Bottsford
D. P. Murray
Phil Jennings
Johnnie
Webster County
Joe Hiller
Ida
George Hiller
John Jennings
Duimp
Terrell County
Derrick
Jas. Hiller
Ben West
Terrell
Plains of Dura
Mary Dean
Mayes' Springs
Lebanon Church
the Plains
Lula Derrick
Americus
Leesville
N. C
Plains of Dura cotton picking amid scarce hands
Plains of Dura is enjoying fine weather for cotton picking though labor is scarce at forty cents per hundredweight. Local residents and visitors are noted, including Evans, Thad Reese, Otis Reese, John Cato, Walter Terry, Reid Jones and brother, Pollie Salter, Alice Riviere, John Shields, and many Lumpkin youths. Cotton marketing is active, Sunday schools flourish, and church bells and organs are anticipated. Quarterly meeting at Bottsford church slated next weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains OF Dura
R. F. Evans
Thad Reese
Otis Reese
John Cato
Preston
Walter Terry
George Cato
Reid Jones
Dawson
the Plains
Pollie Salter
Leesburg
W. J. Maddox
J. P. Trammell
W. E. Perkins
Jno
Rockwell
Sam Heall
R. A. Patterson
W. W. Horne
Baptist Church
Methodist
Jennings
Georgely
Americus
Bottsford Church
Grifin
Rosair
Real Estate Change Near the B A M Railroad
One day last week Mr A. Harrold purchased a corner lot on Sullivan and Hampton Streets alongside the B A M railroad from Jan Phillips. An old saying about straws indicating wind direction is cited, inviting readers to form their own conclusion.
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Harrold
Jan. Phillips
Sullivan and
Hampton
B. A. M Railroad
Reaer
Job to Leslie Name Change News in Local Post
September 18 notes a North Georgia town adopting the new name Leslie replacing Job after a post office directive. Residents welcome the change, citing weariness of the old label while visitors from Houston and Cordele socialize and report on local sights.
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Jon
Job
Leslie
Bailey
Post-Office Department
Lena Feagin
Mary Talton
Houston County
Cordele
J. W. Bailey
Dooly County
Minnie
Dora Pryor
Lake Dora
M. Corbett
Corbett
Lumpkin
Dan
Louvale Notes On Dry Season At Harmony Baptist Meet
Louvale notes report good health and strong school work under Miss Mary Neal with Miss Coleman teaching music in the Harmony Association district. Cotton yields expected, worms trouble bottom crops but hill cotton unhurt. A district meeting of Primitive Baptists is planned for the Sun before September with several preachers. preaching is the focus. Wagons carry cotton to Columbus and shipments to Americus, as B A M railroad runs added freight trains.
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Louvae
Mary Neal
Misa Coleman
Columbus
Harmony Association of Primitive Baptists
Americus
C. Sapp
U.U E.L
Water pumps and tanks strained by high city water use
The city reports enormous water consumption with the tower filled thrice in a day and pumps running most hours. With a 48 gallon per stroke pump and a 135000 gallon tower, about 405000 gallons were used in 24 hours. The water commission urges strict adherence to sprinkling hours while planning new cisterns to boost supply.
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America
Water Commission
County Court convenes with judge presiding in Americus case summary
The county court opened at 9:00 am with Judge Pilsbury, disposing of assault with intent to murder charges against Tom Dowdle Pris cilla Dowdle and Dora Shirley. Martha Keyton and Dock Mays fared as guilty pleas leading to six months on the chain gang or twenty five dollar fines. Ann Warner faced vagrancy charges and was found not guilty after fifteen witnesses. Henry Clark received twelve months on the chain gang for stabbing and another twelve on larceny. A theft from Geo Wheatley’s store preceded the trial, with Wheatley regaining his property after a pursuit by a man described as a negro. Wheatley was stabbed but police secured the suspect. The judge’s swift handling impressed locals, and a list of Wednesday’s civil actions concluded with multiple judgments for plaintiffs and one dismissal for want of parties, then adjournment to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilsbury
Tom Dowdle
Priscilla Dowdle
Dora Shirley
Picrea
Martha Keyton
Dock Mays
Ann Warner
Henry Clark
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar Street
Wheatley
Sheffield& Co
E. G. Williams
N. H. Frazier
W.F. Reid
Plaintiff
Boykin, Carmen & Co
L. H. Carter
N. A. Smith
F. W. Griffin
Salter
Proverbs of wit and caution from Rehoboth Sunday Herald
A collection of English proverbs presented with varied wording and spellings. It includes lines on speaking twice before acting, fortune favoring dancers, timely gifts, self-bighting shadows, heedless generosity, and prudence. Also notes folly in quick anger, pride in speech, and common maxims about borrowing, charity, and fate.
A Foolish Toad Sums Up a Curious Leafy Tale
A Syracuse Journal reader recalls a whimsical scene in a hammock where a huge toad under a foliage leaf winks at the observer then seeks quiet after a bumble bee buzzes nearby. The toad puffs his white vest, appears Nebuchadnezzar like, and after a dramatic gulp then belches, causing mock distress and a retreat to rest beneath the leaf.
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Nebuchadnezzar
Jonah
Syracuse Journal
Losing His Violin Finger in Boston Car Incident
A young boy in a crowded Boston horse car had the end of a finger cut off when the door closed on it as he clung to the open door for support. Attempts to reattach the severed piece failed. The boy, whose father is a known violinist, was training to be a professional violinist, making the injury especially tragic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Post
Suppressing Dandies in China Governor Bans Colorful Garments
A Chinese provincial governor recently forbade young men under his jurisdiction to wear gorgeously colored and embroidered garments, calling the practice foolish and unmanly. He warns elders and tutors they will be held responsible for any excess in a youth's apparel, noting the contrast with American dandies pushing colored velvet coats.
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Boston Transcript
Bill moves to block road bills in Georgia politics
A garbled report notes a bill in Georgia to control road projects facing strong opposition led by Judge Harrel who fears state road expansion. It mentions a separate stock law vote in Sumter, cotton market activity in Atlanta, and a Sumter candidate for general of the Southwestern circuit, with debates on constitutionality and agricultural policy.
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Mar
North Georgia
Atlanta
Mariety
Judge Harrel
Senate
L. J. Blalock
Cita
Eral
Sumter
Blalock
Agricultural Committee
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Putnam
Chalera IniHors
GRAND
Hon. EB
G. Simmons
Mossy Dell
Plains OF
Dura
Louvale
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Newsy
Huff-Patterson
Macca
Office of State
Bchoo
Northen
Ohio
Ms. Belknap
Cecil
Central
Deland
Sumter County Ag
D.C. N
Burkhalter ‘Day
Atlanta, GA
Burkhalter
Este
Dayton
Georgia
Tia
Uearnment
Ave
Yyerin
Dra
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