Local Notes On Gallery Closings And County News
Prof. Lyon plans to close his gallery next week and urges customers to visit. B. F. Cobb reports a 293 pound trout from Carter’s pond. Updates include a lively square accident, travel ads, a drowning at Bethel College pond, and notices of illness and travel by local residents. The piece also covers courthouse vote results, railroad schedules, and new utility lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.F. Cobb
Carter's Pond
Lyon
Middlesex
Gins and Machines and Local Notices
Local items advertise gin or mill machinery and scales from L. C. Garrett, Eufeula, Ala, with prices on request. Mention of churchgoers worrying about sons in mills and ponds. Note of D. S. Brown joining A. W. Gillespie August 1. Added items include a newborn to Marshal Ed Ridgway, medical tonics, kidney pad ad, hair dye, cigars, and local church chatter about Lord Cecil and a Yankee preacher stirring unrest among negroes amid Stewart County fire-raising rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Garrett
Oglethorpe Echo
Lord Cecil
Guivena
Stawart
Aylag
Appointment as Georgia marshal boosts local trust
A report notes Lt Gen James Longstreet appoints a respected citizen as deputy for the Beathers district with Sayannah headquarters set for August duties. The choice draws Democratic support for integrity and business qualifications despite political differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Longatreat
Georgia
Beathers
Maj. Brimberg
A. W. Gillespie
Tasmas
Tragic pistol mishap in Alabama family scene
A private letter recounts John Morrison and his sisters as they sang when Nea McGowin loaded a pistol to frighten them. A misloaded cartridge fired as Morrison faced away, killing him instantly and casting sorrow over Union Springs. McGowin remains overwhelmed by grief as the community mourns. The piece also notes other scattered reports from Columbus and nearby regions, including accidents, accidents, and curiosities.
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Dusham
Dover
Terrell County
Durham
White
Dawson Journal
Sack Bayer
Hayes & Brother
County
W. 2
Hayes
Mayes
Pernon
Mr. Hayes
Haye
Mosh White
Columbus Times
Yemen
John Morrison
Nea McGowin
Union Springs
Ala
Morrison
Hin
McGowin
Fulka
Morrieua
Fred
Morris
Whitaker and Benport prepare August business meeting
Quittman County advertizes a forthcoming arrangement between George Whitaker and W A Benport on the first Monday in August. It notes local interest in a brood of chickens and mentions Dr Bhudace receiving turnip seed. Also promotes Brown's Cotton Gin line and related farming tools with R G Moras as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha’ Cincinati Boathern
Georgia
T. J. Borney
T. J. Borney—who Will Furnish Promptly Any Information Desired Teaching Highoute
Tom
G. 3
Cottingham
Sod Consignees
Early County News
Nowa
Cuthbert
George Whitaker
W. A. Benport
Brown's
Columbus [Ron Works
R. G. Moras
Fresh Turnip Seed and Local Notes From Quitlan County
Fresh seed and local items from Quitlan County recount weather showers, a recovering resident, family visits in Geneva, and social news. Notices announce an August election to fill the late W P Jordan’s term. Merchants prepare for a large cotton crop while farmers fear a poor western corn season. Mentions Hop Bitters as a famed medicine and reports the death of Mr Thomas Farnom and a Darwinian incident in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitlan County
W.P. Jordan
Gill
B. FP
Monnis
Jugene
Central Railroad
Thomas Farnom
W. W. Farnum
Dawson
Torbelr
Farnom
Dublin
Farwon
Macon Pelegraph
Mater
Letters From Randolph County Read Amid Tax Pressures
A long letter discusses economic strain in Randolph and Thomas counties, criticizing price gouging and monopoly by local merchants. The writer urges competition, notes school and church disputes, and calls for support of a state college while lamenting local divisions. A testimonial for Hop Bitters concludes the fragment.
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Senteli
Thoms Countys
Old Thomas County
Randolph’ County
Randolph
Elas
Thomas County
Gen- Ueman
Enyage
Texas
Gann
Dr. Powell
McNulty
Tortuua
State College
Andrew Ton
Cuthbert
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Home Affairs
Prof. Lyon
Bealy
Hes
Powell
John Sealy Palmer
Spammer
Cuth Berton
J.T. Palmer
8. E. Freeman
Wm. Totson
F. Pulaski
North
Macon
T. J. Moblichner
Rapdolph County
Mitchell County
H. A. Hays
Greenwood
Fis
Florida
Allizon & Biinpson
Gorden
John Rhodes
Bethel College
Bafsula
Garratt
A. A. Horn
Jou
Fort Gaines
Old Columbia
Alu
Blakely
Arlington
Dave
Ed Ridgway
Prof Gailmetts
J. B. Busamiz
Davis
Dougherty County
Dougherty
Arrrat
John A. Appleton
D. Appleton & Co
New York
Morthern Press
Columbus Enquirer
Lionel C. Levy
Gen
Gerfield
Gol. J. L. Mou
Columbus
Atlanta
Professor Newcomb
Smithsonian Institution
Savanna News
Avante Post-Appeal
John C. Price
Ausgusta
Wat
Wurtemburg
Germany
Anonna
America
United States
Sumpter Republican
J. N. Hudson
Hille
Ste Pd
Quitman County Department
Rudurier
Eliieens
Quitman
Iombrang Everything
Cally, Kenta
Calandtes Rhage Oettt
John Gibson
Benjamin Morris
Geneva
Susie Morris
Georgetown
Marge
Onored
Brest
Taawa U
Ake
H. W
Detroit
Mich
Press
T.c
Eespnicg
Landreths
AT the
F. Pulaski & CO
Bishop
Victoria Lawoa
London
Haiman
Hama
Sid Snigar
Tufaula Mills
Allison & Simpton
Axe
Lorillard
SBOE
King's Cotton Planter
E Grockett & Soon
Dixie Variety Works
Sesb
Spen
T. Gaetoeey
Saph
Atttson & Sumpson
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