Georgia News Roundup From Pelham To Thomasville
Reports from Camilla, Pelham, and Thomasville detail local incidents. A riot in Pelham ends with Marshal Castleberry mortally wounded and others injured. foreman Robert Sego shoots and kills a driver amid cross tie contractor camp unrest. Ben Russell earns a general’s title in Ohio as party leaders clash in national commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Russell
Ohio
Ben
Thomasville
Messrs. Bruton, Griffin & Go
Robert Sego
Nergro
Sego
Pelham
H. D. Castleberry
McIntosh
Decatur County a Tobacco and Turpentine Hub in Georgia
Hon. Ben Russell tours Decatur County highlighting its size and diversity. He notes Decatur as the leading tobacco region with Gadsden Florida and Alabama ties, a 350 to 1500 pounds per acre yield, and a syndicate plantation in Gadsden. He praises Donalson’s 10000 acre turpentine farm and Bainbridge railroad plans, predicting rapid growth, and cites Jersey cattle prominence with sales reaching $540 for calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Ben Russell
Bainbridge
Ohio
Brown
Charles J. Munnerlyn
Congress
Mr. Russell
Decatur County
Atate
Savannah
Florida
Alabama Midland
Lexington
Bermuda
Decatur
United States
Gadsden
Alabama
Straiton & Storm
Gadsden County
Vuelta Abajo
Cuba
Quincy
Jnc
E. Donalson
Grady
Miriam
Chattahoochee River
Donalson
Bainbridge, Cuthber and Columbus
Columbus
John Harrell
W. E. Smith
Georgia
Jersey
Clmate
L. O.jackson
Alliance
Texas
Betterments Dispute Proposals Urge Fair State Settlement
Senator Joseph E. Brown representing lessees asks Georgia Legislature to appoint arbitrators or create a five member commission to fairly investigate and settle betterment claims on the state road. He warns fair treatment could attract or deter future bidders and suggests approval after Senate confirmation or legislative selection to avoid costly disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Brown
Company of Lessees
State Road
Georgia
Senate
Plac
Bibb Legislators Clash With Civilians Over Personal Grievance
Bibb county lawmakers Hons. W. A. Huff and R. W. Patterson have spent ten days seeking a hostile meeting outside the state over a long standing personal grievance from the election. Civil authorities have blocked the efforts and indications suggest the dispute may be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Huff
R. W. Patterson
Bibb County
Alliance aims to curb cotton futures amid calls for September halt
The piece argues Alliancemen in cotton states will fight futures dealers as the national cotton committee urges growers not to market in September. It warns speculation in futures harms farmers, claims direct sale to manufacturers could end gambling and restore southern prosperity next season.
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Jute Trust
National Cotton Committee
Confederte Reunion Planned for Brooks County October
Quitman Ga September 5 arrangements perfected for a Confederate veterans reunion of Brooks and adjoining counties on October 3. A barbecue and basket dinner for 5 000 to 6 000 people will be provided. Committees are in place to handle all details and speeches may be delivered by Gov John B Gordon Henry W Grady W J Northen Gen P M B Young and others. Brooks county pledges hospitality and a royal good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Confederate Veterans
Brooks
John B. Gordon
Henry W. Grady
W.J. Northen
P. M. B. Young
Brooks County
Orrick
Bainbridge
Mason O'Neal
Caterpillars Threaten Cotton Crops Across Several States
The notice warns of caterpillar and boll worm damage to cotton in multiple states. Flies swarm green cotton, with severe reports from Coweta Polk and Floyd counties in Georgia and widespread worm activity in Louisiana Texas Mississippi Alabama South Carolina as crops risk significant loss before harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coweta
Polk
Floyd
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
Alabama
South Carolina
The Editor Should Stand By Convictions
A Victorian style piece argues that a fearless editor gains true support by following honest convictions. Pleasing all leads to weak leadership and diminished trust, while sticking to a charter compass earns a stronger following even if occasionally wrong.
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Buussell & Jno
M. Brown Editors and Proprietors
Bainbridge, GA
Soniet Cox
Persia
Slugger Sullivan
T. A., Barrow
Blowing Cave
Barrow
Athens
Camilla Clarion
H. H. Tucker
Christaan Index
Atlanta
Tucker
Alps
Rhine
Volga
Seine
Europe
Russia
Germany
France
Crete
Decatuer County
Middle
Gulf
Wisconsin
Crivelier
Attapul
R. Gisson
Attapulgus, Ga
Said
D. B. Harrison
Superior Court
Said County
Pennie Rackley
H. W. Spence
L. F. Patterson
Miller
Miller County
Colquitt
Degel
H. D. Smith
Justices Court
G.M
D.A. Russell
T. P. Maynard
L. A. Free
M. C
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Boabridge
Arnett
Flint River
F. G. Arnett
Amanda Y. William
A. Russemn
A ‘Annie Vv. Williamms
W. Shackelford
Wilson
Shackelford
Georgia Central Detective Agency
Avevst
Macon Ga
The
United
Jess G. W. Shackelford
Supt
P. O
Atlanta, Ga
J.S. Bradwett
Mastox
Nearayor
J.S. Bramwett
Bainbridge Ga
Brapwear
Paysrandesan
Oman
T. Price
M.D
Nuire
Maloor
Jenice
Boston
Mass
J. Br, Crawford
W. A. Dickinson, Casure
Bank OF Bainbridge
Exchange
Strong Directory
Children’s
0. D
Cuntry Merchants
B. H. Levy & Bro
Congress ‘Street
Tas
Pine Hill
Cort Pond
Kings
Team Mill
Ng Creek
Higdon
Climax
Igham
Perce's
Lime Sink
Icher
Barrow’s
Barrow’s Mill—Monday Nov 4Th, Fter
Atic. Bates
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