Georgia Claim to Golf Pioneership Backed by 1818 Savannah Records
The article argues Georgia and Savannah predating Boston and White Sulphur Springs in golf's introduction to the United States. It cites 1797 newspaper ads and a January 16 1818 meeting of the Savannah Golf Club to support Georgia's early role, noting Scotch settlers spreading the game after the Revolutionary War.
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Georgia
Boston
Eiff
Wright
Collier’s Weekly
New World
Massachusetts
Thomas Gamble
Stewart
Savannah Golf Club
Gamble
Savannah
Peter
Sige
Donald
Sylvia Whitfield
Harvest of retirements as Republicans face primaries
Republican leaders face a mass retirement wave ahead of the coming primary. Veteran lawmakers such as Fordney and Campbell plan to exit Congress, while Mandell seeks a Senate seat. The party braces for shifts as protectionist battles and internal disruptions loom, with tensions high among long‑time foes and new challengers.
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Blas 4Th
Gely
Itessman Fordney
Michigan
Fordneyver Tariff
Ways and Means
Congress
Fame
Washington
Kansas
House
Mandell
Wyoming
Senate
Gooding
Bursum
Stansfield
Evangelist Smith Draws Big Athens Audiences
From the Athens Banner files April 1895 Evangelist J H O Smith delivers pointed sermons urging conversion of a business woman as large crowds fill city services. The Schubert Quartette featuring Miss Reade and Miss Hughes wins praise at the M C A hall with strong readings and harp work. Local notes include Mr Robert Griffeth visiting, Mrs Campbell leaving for Winchester, Miss Lane cousins visiting Anibel Reese, and a reception at Dr and Mrs Lyndon for Mr and Mrs Aubrey Martin of New York City.
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Athens
J. H. O. Smith
Schubert Quartette
Reade
Ughes
Miss Reads
Robert T. Griffeth
Oconee County
J. P. Campbell
Winchester
Carrie May Lane
Fammie Lane
Macon
Annabel Reese
E. 8
Lyndon
Ann Mx Aubrey Martin
New York City
Blanton Fortson Announces Candidacy for Superior Court
Blanton Fortson announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Judge of the Superior Court of the Western Circuit, subject to the laws governing the Democratic Primary.
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Superior Court
Wiern
Blanton Fortson
Candidate announces for Congress from Georgia Eighth District
A historical notice declares C H Brand and others seeking the Democratic primary for the Georgia Eighth District seat in the 6Xth Congress. It emphasizes agriculture’s central role, pledging action to restore parities, stabilize cotton prices, and improve farmer prosperity in the South.
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Eighth
Georgia
C. H. Brand
Congress
South
Shomas J. Shackelford
Mule Cruelty and Chicken Theft Lead to Arrests in Clarke County
Ernest Hollis and a man named Sharp face charges after a chase on Lexington road ends with Hollis captured by Officers Moore and Miller. Hollis, already linked to prior cruelty to animals and chicken theft, and Sharp, cited for speeding, were handed to county officials. bond set at 100 dollars for Sharp.
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Ernest Hollis
Moore
Miller
Lexington
Ford
Sharp
Hollis
Moss Manufacturing Company
Rm Bye
He Toar & Tf
Postal Clerk Held For Alleged Theft Of $1500
Atlanta authorities detain Henry B a postal clerk after accusations he stole about 1500 dollars from letters. The case centers on mailroom misconduct with potential federal charges pending.
Clarke County Political Notices For Democratic Primary
Notices from Clarke County candidates for the House of Representatives and Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. Frank A. Holden and L. C. Brown seek support for the September 13 Democratic primary. O H Arnold Jr announces candidacy for Commissioner, aiming to serve if elected.
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House of Representatives
Clarke County
Frank A. Holden
L. C. Brown
O. H. Arnold, Jr
Sosa Held on Mail Theft Charge at Local Post Office
Sosa of the delivery department at the Atlanta post office was jailed Thursday charged with taking about $1,500 from special delivery letters.
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Sosa
At- Tanta
Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand Ad Promises Quick Feel-Better
An advertisement urges readers to buy Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand from Palmer & Son claiming relief from nervousness tiredness and related ailments. The ad promises satisfaction with a money back offer on the first box and notes uses for nervous indigestion sleeplessness and loss of appetite.
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Palmer & Son
Lamb Cutlets With Green Olive Dressing
Instructions for preparing lamb cutlets with a green olive dressing. The recipe suggests broiling six to eight cutlets and making a thick sauce from butter flour and milk, then flavoring with grated onion salt paprika and chopped Spanish green olives.
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Athens Georgia
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Martin
The
Audit Bureau
Associated Press
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Bowdre Phinizy
H. J. Rowe
Eick Ievi
Balen
Fen
Baby
Bertha Kats
Brooklyn
Minnie Ressler
Judge Superior Court
Congressin
White Reed
Matey County
Cratic
F. M. Hodgson
Hugh W. White
Atlanta, GA
Henry B
Toomds Dubose
Desire
Canada
California
Utah
Aalto
Sevineae
New
Charleston
Batatmah
Mountain
Atlanta
West Point
Georgia Railroad
J. P. Billups
Anedic
Haaurs
Reall
Broad and
College Ave
E.S. Sporting Goods CO
Lumpkin and
Washington Sts
Prince Re
Thomas St
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