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Newspaper

Waycross Headlight

Location

Waycross, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1886

Page

2

Waycross and Ware County Rally Behind Leon A Wilson

The Ware county paper urges Leon A Wilson as Ware county’s next representative. It extols his local roots, legal ability, and support for Waycross education and state unity. Wilson is described as a capable, energetic candidate aligned with the people’s needs and Georgia’s progress.

Heaptrout Ware Geor IL Wilson Waycross State University Sourthern Georgia Atlanta Filletts Railroad Commission Ware County

Land for Sale and Description of Property

Fragmentary notice describes land for sale with unclear details and party references. Readable terms mention a house and land with uncertain locations and names. Further clarification needed to identify parties, boundaries, and terms of sale.

St Mary's River described with sights and mills along Florida and Georgia

The St Marys River in Georgia and Florida is described from its head near the Okefinokee swamp to the Atlantic. It notes water depths to 84 feet near Trader's Hill and 16 feet to Orange Bluff, with towns and mills on both sides including Reed's Bluff King’s Ferry Orange Bluff and Germantown. The piece praises river health climate and purity, highlights industries at King’s Ferry Hilliard's and Orange Bluff, and remarkes on local development and flora.

St. Mary's, Ga St.Mary’s Okefinokee Swamp Atlantic Ocean Trader's Hill Ga St Mary's Orange Bluff Fla King’s Ferry Germantown King's Ferry St. John’s Florida Reed's Bluff Township White Oak Brick Yard Woodstock Chalk Bluff Vernon Park Prospect Calico Hill Dickson’s Field Georgia Side St. Mary’s Point Peter Griffin’s, Bluff Scrubby Bluff Oakwell Piny Bluff Merrett’s Bluff Temple's Bluff Flee Hil Malett’s Landing Coleman, Corner’s Landings Camp Pinkney McLloy's Bluff Tarder’s Hill Hilliard Marion Alachua Columbia Interior Messrs. J. Mizell & Bro Hilliard & Baily Money Maker L. A. Davis & Bros Mizell Brothers Davis Brothers Mizell’ Brothers Savhanah Mitjell Broz Wan Persons Hilliards Savannah

Wake Up Waycross Merchants Push for Trade Revival

A local plea urges Waycross merchants to boost inducements and market the town to farmers and travelers. It calls for better infrastructure, such as hitching posts and watering spots, and stresses advertising through the two newspapers the Heaupicur and Reporter to attract trade and end the town’s downturn.

Waycross Heapuicur Reporter

Honorable Leon A. Wilson Announces Campaign

A Ware County town praises Leon A. Wilson as an upright candidate for office. The piece notes his clean record, transparent campaign, and claims voters will not regret his October 6 election. It references ongoing school preparations and anticipated mudslinging from rivals.

Ingitree County Pomale Gillege Thomasville Ces Creas John Leon A. Wilson Ware Colnty

Fragmentary Notice Reads Rough Draft of Postal Request

The readable text shows a damaged plea about sending at a cost and choosing machinery with a request to send to a listed person. It mentions Atlanta and Dixie and hints at a postal or sale context. The garbled lines obscure specifics like names, dates, or exact actions.

Okefeenokee Swamp Tales and Local Political Hype

Folkston sportsmen report a bear turkey and venison hunt in Okefeenokee swamp. They describe isolated island families and primitive dress while recounting postwar vigilante tales. The piece then shifts to a political plug for Leona Wilson and candidate Tommy Laynear, citing county rallies and upcoming events in Ware County.

Okefeenokee Swamp Folkston Roddenberry Charlton County Cleveland Georgy St. Marys River Okefeenokee Tommy Laynear

Nominee of Lbs Convention Questioned by Senatorial Voter

A letter from Senex in Waycross critiques the Lbs Convention nominee selection. He questions fairness, endorses Col W A McDonald as best of two, notes Mattox/Sirmans votes, and argues McDonald has prior Senate experience and would best serve local interests. He promises further letters.

Waycross Col. W. A. McDonald Col. McDonald Sirmans Mattox Messrs Col W. A. McDonald Senate Senex

Brantley Aims to Hold Senate Seat Amid Attacks

A letter defends Hon W G Brantley in the Third Senatorial District amid hostile Georgian criticisms. The writer denounces the attack as false and malice, praising Brantley as an upright citizen and representative. It notes H W Reed’s New York address and Reed’s vacation move. Also brief notes on Fernandina drownings and a local neckwear sale.

W. G. Brantley Blackshear Brantley Pierce County Georgia New In Ludden & Bates

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