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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1881

Page

2

Jackson County News Circulates Across Community

Jackson court advances this week as beggars and ties flood in and a poor fig crop troubles the area. Manning and partners advance Princeton incorporation bills while watermelons arrive unanimously and sell cheaply. Athens guards stay unseen as Mayor Betssej attends a Savannah grand lodge meeting. Reaves and Nicholson’s new store and warehouse rise rapidly in prominence. J H Rucker heads to New York and Saratoga. C G Talmadge visits New York and Canada for business. A Clarke county public debt bill passes, while Horticultural Society vice presidents are named in Atlanta. Cotton prospects improve for Jackson area farmers though rain affects some neighbors. Exposition entries surge in Athens with 1,400 applications received. Capt C A Cook of Cincinnati given public support. contributions flood in from Athens via photographer C W Davis.

Nicholson & Cos Reaves Nicholson & Coss J. H. Rucker New York Saratoga C. G. Talmadge Yeater Cannada J. H. Mealor Athens Sasvannah Grand Lodge I Pope Barrow Clarke County R. K. Reaves The Banner W. L. Jones Horticultural Society Atlanta Hugh N. Taylor Robert G Jackson Banks Hall Luis

Notable Carloads and Athens Growth News

Two carloads of wheat and oats from Madison county shipped by Capt. J. N. Montgomery arrived in Athens, a rarity in forward shipments. A cotton compress is arriving near the Eastern depot to handle rising cotton receipts, signaling Athens growth along with an active railroad push in Madison county.

ATLAS Middle Geeongia Gant Victor Sergum Mills Evaria &c Montgomery Brit N. Ngoery Thomas Bailey Athens Capt J. N. Montgomery Madison County Harmony Grove Capt. Montgomery J. H. Racker Mattie Macon Johnson Crawford

Falling From a Scaffold Injures Two Workmen

A. K. Childs & Co. tin shop workers Bailey and Holbrook fell from a scaffold while roof work on Mr. McDermott’s house near the Northeastern depot. Bailey suffered two broken ribs and bruises, Holbrook a severe hand laceration and a sprained right foot. Both were treated by Dr. Carlton and expected to recover fully.

A. K. Childs & Co McDermott David Bailey White Wren Holbrooks

Decay of the University? Athens doctor describes cures

Dr. Durham's surgical trophies and the Athens physicians are praised for extensive practice and skill. A Georgia University official defends the institution against decay, detailing endowment growth, new buildings, scientific equipment, and expanded programs and facilities.

Ted Poe Georgia Europe Potomac Ita L. H. Chansosnite

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