Aaron and Weir tragedy shocks Oglethorpe County
The Echo reports a Sunday night double tragedy in Oglethorpe County. Aaron killed Weir during a dispute over a marriage, then shot himself after returning home and bidding his family farewell. Weir leaves six children and a widow. Aaron leaves seven, including two married. Both men were respected farmers with strong community ties. Both bodies were buried at Salem church cemetery after a large, memorial double funeral.
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W. A .Shackelford
Aaron-Weir
Oglethorpe County
Echo
Lexington
M. L. Aaron
Sammier
R. Lee Callaway
Mr. Aaron
Mr. Callaway
Weir
Pentecost
Holiness Church
Aaron
Mr Weir
Agron
Crawford
Mr. Weir
John Bacon
Franklin County
Salem Church Cemetery
M. S. Weaver
Geo. P. Gary
Advertise your wants. Beware of Discontent. Amiel quote
A dated quotation notes that advertising desires invites discomfort and temptation. It urges caution against letting discontent drive wants, implying a moral lesson on self restraint and prudent consumption. The line credits Amiel as the source.
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Amiel
Causes of the War Between the States
A compact history overview contrasts Northern Puritans and Southern Cavaliers, tracing roots of secession to tariffs, expansion, and slavery. It chronicles Anti federalist and Federalist roles, Missouri and Texas debates, abolitionist rise, Kansas turmoil, John Brown, Lincoln's election, and the start of the Civil War with Fort Sumter firing on April 12, 1862.
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Hans Katzenzamer
Lena Towns
North
South
Old Country
Congress
Jefferson
William Lloyd Garrison
Liberator
California
Garrison
Hic
American Anti-slavery Society
Underground Railroad
U. S
Kansas
John Brown
Potomac
John ‘Brown
Lincoln
South Carolina
Montgomery
Alabama
Confederate States of America
Davis Pesident
Stephens
Davis
Ort Sumter
Know Paint Ad Emphasizes Job-Based Painting Costs
An advertisement for Devoe paint explains buying by the job rather than by the gallon. It compares paint cost per gallon to labor costs per day, arguing the total job price favors Devoe as it lasts longer and reduces overall expense. The ad promotes Talmage Hardware Co as the seller.
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Devoe
Masonic Meeting Tonight In Mount Vernon Lodge No 22
A called communication of Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 F. and A. M. will be held at the hall on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Thursday evening April 29 1915 at 830 o clock. Work in the Master Mason degree. All qualified brethren invited. By order of L N Betts W M MO G Quinn Secretary.
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Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22
Max Joseph
Weather forecast and small-town notices from Crocked Creek
Atlanta forecast until 7 p m Thursday fair in Athens and Georgia. Local showers and thunderstorms reported Tuesday in Atlanta Griffin Monticello Newnan Tallapoosa and West Point with light rain in some areas. Much of the region remains generally fair with very warm conditions in the north and cooler sights in the northwest. Also includes a lengthy list of social items from Crocked Creek with local residents visiting, attending church, and visiting friends in nearby towns.
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Banner
Atlanta
Athens
Georgia
Griffin
Monticello
Newnan
Tallapoosand
West Point
Louisiana
Mississippi
Cotton Belt
Upper Lakes
New York
Washington, D. C
Rocky Mountain and
Plateau
Co. F. von Herrmann
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Promises $100 Reward
A historical ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case despite Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents testimonials from N Stone Bank or Commerce and F J Cheney of Toledo. The product is claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces with a 75 cent price per bottle and universal drugstore availability. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
N. Stonae Bank
Commerce
Fishermen at State Capitol boast big catch evidence
Major A H Ulm and Dr E L Worsham led a two day bay fishing trip at St Marys returning with about thirty fish averaging fifty pounds each. They displayed ten five pound drum to prove the catch and had the total haul viewed by capitol officials before sharing portions.
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Atlanta
A. H. Ulm
Slaton
E. Lee Worsham
State Capitol
St. Mary's
Major Ulm
Dr. Worsham
Express
Capitol
Athens Ladies Attend Opera Week Events
Mrs. Henry Rhodes of Athens spends several days in the city to attend the opera. Mrs. Deadwyler Vail of Athens guests of daughter Mrs. John Simpkins for opera week. Mrs. T. W. Reed, Miss Eunice Reed and Mr. Hal Hulsey of Athens arrived to attend the Car men performance at the auditorium.
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Henry Rhodes
Athens
Atlanta Journal
Deadwyler Vail
John Simpkins
Opera Week
T. W. Reed
Eunice Reed
Hal Hulsey
Athens Kidney Pill Ad Promotes Local Credibility
A promotional notice in Athens cites r. H. Pierce of Herald, 1085 S Lumpkin St, praising Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney relief after using four boxes. The ad urges readers to buy 50c at dealers and to request Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Athens
Dean
Saysr. H. Pierce
Herald
S. Lumpkin St
Doan
Pierce
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey Whooping Cough Remedy
Whooping cough relief promised from Pine Forests effect. Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey loosens mucus soothes throat and lungs reducing coughing. For families with growing children, keep it handy for all coughs and colds. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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Devoe Talmage Hardware Co
L. N. Betts
W. M. MO. G. Quinn
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Barnett Mathews
Apple Valley
Gladys Shirley
Mrs. O. T. Butler
Attica
Ruby Walton
W. H. Veuvers
H. H. Segars
R. J. Spencer
Oconee Heights
N. C. Oliver
Bob Pinson
Hubert Gailey
Rade Segars
E. Y. Spencer
Carl Begars
Jewel Cartledge
Reba Williams
Messrs. S. Hardy
E. D. Whelchel
Montine
Mattie Spencer
Viola Spencer
Mr. Dye Yarbrough
Fred Hardy
Charlie Oliver
Dick Gapson
Mrs. Archer
Ruby Kytle
Fred Logan Saturney
Sunaa
Bean Oliver
J. D. Price
Messrs. Ulm and
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Foley & Co
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Goethe
M. A. Bridges
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Pictorial Review
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