Local notices and social items from Apalachicola city scene
Various residents visit and travel notes in Donalson Street and Water Street. Dr Wilson trips to Apalachicola for ten days. Mrs Pohlman returns from a visit there. The Methodist congregation installs a new organ. J D Harrell recovers from lagrippe. J E Peacock attends Toole Williams wedding. Plant System agent Tom Bottoms promotes Albany excursion. Memorial address invited by Dan McGill for Confederate Memorial Association on April 27 in Decatur County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McGill
Charlie Hill
Atlanta
Benjamin Harry Hill
Confederate Memorial Association
Decatur County
Choicest English bacon at Fred Smith's city sale
The paper notes Choicest English cured breakfast bacon now in at Fred Smith's. It reports civic updates from Savannah trips by Rev W N Ainsworth to assist in a protracted meeting and return plans. It mentions Congress member Russell securing 33000 for river improvements and local leaders like W L McGill visiting, along with frosts in the area. It covers appointments, voter registration reminders, charity events, and upcoming Farmers Institute activities, plus society election news for St John’s Church.
Wedding Bells at the Baptist Church in Bainbridge
Lucius Toole of Moultrie Ga and Miss Ninna Williams of Bainbridge wed at the Baptist Church with Rev T A White and Dr D H Parker officiating. Attendants entered to Mendelssohn and guests traveled to the couple’s future home in Moultrie after a reception. The paper joins friends in extending good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Lucius Toole
Moultrie
J. E. Toole
Ninna Williams
Bainbridge
T. A. White
Boston
D. H. Parker
Mendelsohn
Susie Scott
Martin Curry
Anna Haygood
C. T. Mathis
Mallie Lester
Attapulgus
D. D. Boozer
Mattie Reynolds
Max Nussbaum
Clara Bruton
Ashby Toole
Rostalie Lichtenstadter
Charles Williams
Lizzie Toole
Charles Peacock
St. Augustine
Edward Williams
Columbus
Romance Georgia 1896 Shower Lively Dixie Song Farmers Monopolies
From Romance Georgia April 3 1896 the Democratic letter notes a refreshing shower lifting the airs on plantations around the area. Farmers fear cotton profits may urge ears of corn, not monopoly, and locals discuss corn shortages. A pleasure party on the Ochlocknee reports luck of a fisherman on return. Mrs Samuel Castles barn burned April 28 with about 700 bushels of corn lost. Source unclear as to cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiton Democrat
Dixie
King Cotton
Ochlochknee
Samuel Castles
Pinders For Sale In Rhodesville And Bainbridge
Seed pinders offered by John Rhodes of Rhodesville Georgia and C C Harrell of Bainbridge Georgia. Call or write for choice selected stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhodes
Rhodesville
C. C. Harrell
Bainbridge, Ga
Capture of a Murderer by the Steamer Apalachee
The Steamer Apalachee chased and captured a fugitive African American murderer named Well William who killed Jim Espy with an axe in Gordon County Alabama. He jumped from the boat, swam in cold water, and was recaptured after being found fatigued on shore. He is jailed for Henry County Alabama authorities awaiting transfer. The capture prevented a possible lynching and involved sheriff coordination. Easter church services and local obituaries follow with community notes.
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Apalachee
William
Ceinnbus
Apalachi
Gorde
Henry County
Ala
Williams
Jim Espy
Chattahoochee
Apalachicola
Gordon
Patterson
McLendon
Alabama
Henry Country
Must Register for Democratic Primaries in Decatur Georgia
A local editorial urges all Democrats in Decatur County to register immediately to block Populists from controlling Democratic primaries. It notes rapid Populist registrations, critiques Democratic neglect, and proposes district registration books and appointed registrars to ensure full voter rolls. The piece stresses members must vote in primaries to sustain Democratic integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Democrats
Decatur
Georgia
Griffin
Democratic Party
Owl Town items show town news and social notes
Mr and Mrs L McCrary left for Florida last week and will be missed by many friends. Miss Elma Crawford of Dothan Ala visited the family of J E Dickenson. Rev Mr Cook preached an able sermon at the Methodist church Friday evening. Miss Mary Thomas returned to Quincy. Miss Zoda Griffin is nearly restored to health. County School Commissioner J S Bradwell was in town Friday afternoon. Mr C H Thomas of Woodland has been ill for weeks and remains improved. A young friend was injured in a buggy accident on Attapulgus road but is fine now. Miss Maxwell and Nathan Williams and Murray Maxwell of Cairo visited Pecan Grove. Miss Kerr went to Bainbridge to see her ill mother. The Literary Society met at Mrs M C Donalson’s home. The community hopes Fowltown Literary Society will rise in status. Rumor hints at a mid April marriage in town. Mrs William Smith of Town spent time with sister Mrs Lon Avirett. John Dickenson and Melvin Nussbaum visited town, with Nussbaum appearing again Sunday afternoon. JACK Frost
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Fred Smith
W. N. Ainsworth
Methodist
Savannah
Russell
Chattahoochee
Flint Rivers
Flint
W. L. McGill
Atlanta
W. N. Spence
Camilla
Albany
Bower
W. E. Wooten
Griffin
W.G.D. Tonge
Parsonage Aid Society
Ed. G. Williams
Columbus
Democrat
Farmers Institute
J. E. Toole
New York
Washington
8. Lichtenstader
Ocheesee
Fla
Griggs
Dougherty County bantam—Co
Jesse Walters
Walters
Jess
Hoke Smith
C.F. Crisp
Thomasville
Bainbridge
Georgia Agricultural College of Athens
Redding
State Experiment Farm
Sharon House
Oaks
L. McCrary
Florida
Elma Crawford
Dothan
Ala
J. E. Dickenson
Cook
Thie
Mary Thomas
Quincy
Zoda Griffin
J. S. Bradwell
C. H. Thomas
Woodland
Attapulgus Road
Miss Maxwell
Nathan Williams
Murray Maxwell
Cairo
Pecan Grove
Miss Kerr
William Smith
Lon Avirett
John Dickenson
Melvin Nussbaum
Mr. Nussbaum
Jack Frost
A Trip to Atlanta Free of Charge
During the Exposition everyone will go to Atlanta and expenses are a consideration. Economize by visiting J. P. Stevens & Bro., 47 Whitehall St., where watches diamonds silver are offered at low prices. Save travel costs through price differences. They pride themselves on fair dealing and pure goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. P. Stevens & Bro
Whitehall St
Cairo Dots Farmers Planting Despite Rain and War News
In Cairo Georgia on April 6 1896 farmers report rapid corn planting and continued guano sales. Some plant long cotton but expect less than last year. cane planting may rise due to manure and better care. Tobacco returns encouraged by price and strong last year crops while melon plots remain poor. The Cuba war boosts prices and farmer optimism. Debates over silver coinage split Democrats as Bower seeks Congress seat. A wedding occurs at the bride’s grandmother’s home Alma Willis and Daniel Glison wed. One thousand stalks green cane offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Borror Democrat
Florida
Henry Gainous
Here
Cuba
B. B. Bower
Free Silver
Bower
T.K. Davis
Ash
Esq. Davis
Alma Willis
Daniel Glisson
Democrat
Mathis Bros
Bainbridge
Measles case prompts Johnson's Tonic sales pitch
An 1896 Cullman Alabama notice extols Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic as a cure for widespread measles. A letter from J F Downing claims the tonic cured in 36 hours in 23 cases and promises a 50 cent price with a money back guarantee if it does not cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Ala
A. B. Girardeau
Sar
H, Ga
Cullman County
Johnson
J. F. Downing
Reward Offered for Strayed Bay Mare Colt
A $25 reward is posted for the return of a dark bay mare colt stolen from a farm four miles south of an‑agra on the night of March 26. The animal is described as solidly hay‑colored with a few grey hairs on the forehead, standing on front feet, with a thin black mane and long black tail. A reward is offered for the colt and for information leading to conviction. Contact J. W. Caster, Whigham, Georgia.
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Ofraga
J. W. Caster
Whigham da
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Toole- Williams
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