Decatur County notes mix crops, crime and church
A Georgia town scene looks at tobacco gains, jail inmates awaiting trial, measles in nearby towns, river bridge progress, steamboat chatter, and a new Baptist church plan. Leaders like Hon. J. W. Cowart and Col. C. J. Munnerlyn appear amid civic talk and community updates.
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C.J Munnerlyne
Decatur County
Col. Munnerlyn
Georgia
Charles J. Munnerlyn
Decatur
Thomasville Times
Triplett
Plant Tobacco in Decatur County Climate Favors Crop
The article urges tobacco planting in Decatur County, citing climate and soil as ideal for Cuban seed varieties. It details bed preparation with a hardwood brush heap, burning, ash mixing, seed sowing, transplanting to good soil, and cultivation similar to cabbage, noting worm control and pinching tops to prevent seeding. It cites Georgia farmers using 220 thousand tons of guano costing five million dollars last year.
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Decatur County
South
Georgia
Shot in the Ankle Near Faceville
A negro man reportedly shot in the ankle near Faceville about ten days ago. He heard a pistol shot, investigated, and returned wounded though not seriously. Suspicions point to unknown perpetrators. a judicial investigation is anticipated. Also a subscription pitch for the Georgia Farmers' Alliance Advocate at $2 per year.
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Faceville
Georgia Farmers’ Alliance Advocate
Advocate
Alliance
Georgia
Practical fertilizer recipe and Nickle Club notes
Judge Fort argues phosphoric acid and ammonia are the main fertilizer components with mixing it by hand costing about twenty five cents per ton. A ton of fertilizer can be made from acid phosphate and cotton seed meal costing about eighteen dollars, rivaling market products. The Nickle Club marks its anniversary with a March 4 banquet at Jones Old Store, featuring a program and officer elections. Fort Valley merchants report large credit sales in January, signaling strained local finances and possible broader county concerns.
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Decatur
John P. Fort
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Nickle Club
Jones
Ben. E. Russell
John E. Donalson
H. D. Wilson
Ernani
L. L. Fleming
A. L. Townsend
W. M. Hastell
W. C. Subers
R. J. Binford
A. L. Hawes
Florrie Munnerlyn
Clara Bruton
Julia Crawford
Treatment of Strangers and Community Life in Bainbridge
An editorial style piece argues for kind treatment of strangers and outlines how communities vary in welcoming newcomers. It promotes Christian charity, highlights the serial Woman's Work in progress, extols its wholesome content, and notes local notices urging a 30 foot bridge at Swamp Creek near Mr. Maxwell’s home. It covers a bridge appeal, a political transition, a dining note at Sharon House, and Bainbridge Graded School enrollment details.
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T. L. Mitchell
Athens
Georgia
Swamp Creek
Maxwell
Bainbridge
Grover Cleveland
Gen. Harrison
Colored murderer captured in Ly county by Patterson and Hurst
Sheriff Patterson and Hurst of Thomas County captured a colored murderer wanted in Thomas County one day last week in Ly County. He was taken to Thomas County on Sunday. Judge Bower's house was burglarized Wednesday night. a gold watch, jewelry, money, and a breech loading shotgun were taken. Every room was ransacked while eight or ten sleepers were in the house. The gun was found Sunday hidden in a piece of iron piping.
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Patterson
Hurstomas County
Thomas County
Ly County
Judge Bower
More Evidence Against Aleck Henderson in Murder Probe
Deputy Sheriff Farnell and others found the accused’s coat and pantaloons with what appears to be blood stains hidden in an old sack along with other soiled clothing. Henderson again denies any knowledge of the Amos Jackson and child murder. The bloody garments will be kept until the victims are recovered or the Grand Jury convenes in May.
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Aleck Henderson
Amos Jackson
Farnell
Beef cattle, hogs and sheep wanted at Stegall’s Market
I desire to buy fat beef cattle, fat dressed hogs and sheep. The top of the market will be paid. Call at Stegall's Market Water Street. M. C. Stecae, proprietor.
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Chicago
Stegall’s Market
Water Street
M. C. Stecae
Dentist J. D. Wilson Opens Office Above Ehrlich Co
J D Wilson a dentist locates his office over H B Ehrlich Co offering first class dental work. Public invitation to call and visit for services and care.
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J. D. Wilson
H. B. Ehrlich & Co
Notice to Teachers Shows Dates for Examinations
Notice from O J Muxgeniyy County School Commissioner dated January 2 1889 informs teachers of examinations for white teachers on Tuesday 29 and colored teachers on Wednesday 30 with local authority behind the instruction.
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O. J. Muxgeniyy
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Fort Valley
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Col. Dismukes
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Bainbridge Graded School
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Bainbride Ga
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