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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1886
Page
5
Feather FeatherS renovation device showcased with demonstrations inviting ladies to inspect. Premmiertal votes and endless stationery on display at the shop. Large assortment of blank books and note sets available at the store.
Beadlight Plazes notes rail gauge change planned for Jane area. Jamies H Smith has a new baby and home. Editor Hughes of the Blackshear Georgian visited town. Jimmie Widenman is the youngest line engineer on the R R. Eugene McCall seen at Cannon Whitlock oil stamp. Charleton County news and farm items, weather, and local happenings.
The Brunswick and Western Railroad is said to be profitable for its owners with prospects brighter than ever. Local ads highlight new spring goods, clothing, and accessories from Dupont Ga. plus a life-size portrait by Miss Lizzie Miller. Electric Bitters touted as a cure for kidney and liver issues, with testimonials and general health claims.
The big mill at Waltertown, owned by Waycrows Lumber Co., was destroyed by a fire last Friday around 3 AM. Machinery, a machine shop, a locomotive, and lumber were lost. The blaze spread rapidly from the slab pit. insurance coverage appears insufficient. The loss may throw 300–400 workers out of employment and affect local merchants. The prospect of rebuilding is unclear though reports hint at immediate reconstruction on a larger scale.
Waycross mourns DRATY OF DE.W. BeFOLES a respected citizen and benefactor who spent years alleviating suffering and improving his town with shade trees. His funeral is at the Methodist church today at 11 o'clock followed by interment at the Cemetery by the Masonic fraternity.
Reports from Clinch county highlight optimism as B J Sirmans expands millinery and general goods trade while firms Saunders & Bro boost lumber and a barrel factory thrives. Col J P A DuPont plans rail investment, town lots offer, and ties to Lake City Florida are discussed amid political chatter.
A fragmented Waycross note outlines a public hall, artesian wall, high grade school, and additional brick houses as signs of growing enterprise. It also mentions a small decline in local cotton crop and mentions two individuals, Mr. and Mrs. Ella, in a dated notice context.
An old advertisement touts a salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a promise of cures for piles and money back if not satisfied. Price is 25 cents per box.
Georgia Chariton County widow Susan Taylor widow of Wm M Taylor has applied for a year's support from the estate of the deceased. Appraisers report filed. I will pass on the return at 11 o'clock a.m. on the first Monday in May. March 29, 1886. W C Gibson Ordinary.
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