Atlanta and Carolina Railway seeks expanded Georgia charter
Public notices detail the Atlanta and Carolina Railway proposing to amend its charter to extend line from Conyers through Newton Walton Oconee Clarke Oglethorpe Wilkes McDuffie Lincoln Columbia and Richmond counties, and to run through Atlanta on multiple streets. Also plans to pass near Monroe Walton County Watkinsville Athens Lexington Wilkesboro Augusta and additional towns, with government approval and court process noted.
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State of Georgia
Atlanta & Carolina Railway
Conyers
Rockdale
Newton
Walton
Oconee
Clarke
Oglethorpe
Wilkes
McDuffy
Lincoln
Columbia
Richmond
Atlanta
Confederate Avenue
South Bouleerd
Glenwood Avenue
Grant
Logan
Hill
Martin
Rawson
Pulliam
Garnett
Madison Avenue
Alabama
Glenn Streets
Murphy Avenue
Monroe
Walton County
Watkinsville
Oconee County
Cemetery
Thomas ,Mitchell
Foundry Streets
City of Athens
Clarke County
Church Street
Washington Road
Lexington
Oglethorpe County
Lexington Avenue
Main Streets
Washington
Wilkes County
Turknett Springs Road
Twelfth Street
City of Augusta
Richmond County
J. W. English
M. T. Edgerton
Sec
Bishop Duncan Desperately Ill in Spartanburg
Spartanburg South Carolina February 19 Bishop W W Duncan of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is critically ill after a year of poor health due to an abscess on the back of his neck. None of his family has left his bedside and recovery is doubtful.
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Spartanburg, S. C
W. W. Duncan
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Growth of Industrial Expansion Across Georgia and Alabama
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports ongoing construction in both states with Spring expecting a broad buildout. Plans include offices in Birmingham, a nine story brick building, a $30,000 waterworks and electric plant in Sylvester, bonds for Albany improvements, a $320,000 city hall in Albany, and a $15,000 Woodlawn city hall. Projects span residences, hotels, schools, churches, bridges, sewers, and utilities, with new plants, land deals, and multiple road and railroad developments across Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, and other cities.
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Columbus
Georgia and
Al’bama
Ays
Georgia
Alabama
Birmingham
Ali
Ak Sylvester
Tifton
Albany
Woodlawn
Ala
University of Alabama At
Tuscaloosa
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Asley
Valdosta
Notastiga
Cordele
Ensley
Lowett
Jefferson County
Gadsden
Magan
Cord Will
Annniston
Ginnery
Vana
Whigham
Gla
Cuthbert
Bessemer
Elberta
Jasper
Americus
Coaling
Milledgeville
Seale
Senator Clay 16 Still Confined by Ill Health in Washington
Washington February 19 Senator Clay remains confined to his room with a year long stomach trouble and grip. An abscessed tooth adds pain while kidney irregularities are noted. Expected to stay in his room for several more days as doctors monitor his condition.
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Washington, D. C
Clay
Tribute Recall Of Speaker Cannon Inspires Tribute
Washington observers mark the 34th anniversary of Speaker Cannon's first house speech with praise from Mr. Boutell of Illinois. Boutell recalled Cannon's early postmaster postage bill defenses and praised his logic, figures, and farming metaphor. The scene drew loud cross-party applause as Cannon yielded the floor and retired, moved by the tribute.
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Washington
Cannon
House of Representatives
Boutell
Ilibos
House
Blane
Alex, H. Stephens
Geogha
Lucius Q. Lamar
Mississippi
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Pontell
Congress
Bontell
New Hampshire
Mr. Calloway
Mr. Capron
Rhode Island
Hartwell Grocery Burned Damaging Two Stores
Hartwell Georgia February 19 a Sunday night fire destroyed the grocery store of J R Stephens and Son with about 2000 dollars stock and 1000 dollars insurance. The adjacent building owned by J E Dendy suffered about 3000 dollars loss with 1500 dollars insurance. The Williams dry goods store nearby with large stock was damaged during removal but saved. Vickers Brothers furniture and dry goods moved back in and resumed business. An editor note endorses Foley s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles with local sellers listed.
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Hartwell
J. R. Stephens & Son
J. E Dendy
Seneca
S. C
Linder
J. W. Williams
Williams
E. P
Southern Cotton Association Meets in Dallas
Dallas February session opens with more than five thousand delegates and visitors from across the South. President Harvie Jordan leads the meeting as warehousing financing and marketing of cotton are set for full discussion over the two day convention. Prominent speakers from Census, Texas Agriculture, Baton Rouge and various state groups are scheduled to address the gathering.
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Dallas
Texas
South
Southern Cotton Association
Fair Grounds
Harvie Jordan
Georgia
Florida
North
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Arkansas
S. N. D. North
United States Census Bureau
R. T. Milner
Agriculture
W. R. Dodson
State Experiment Station
Baton Rouge
John L. Spurlin
Hamilton
W. D. Nesbit
Birmingham
Ala
E. D. Smith
Lynchburg
S. C
John D. Walker
Sparta
Fluw. Hyatt
Columbia
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Safe Grippe Remedy
An old noted claim asserts Foley's Honey and Tar stops grippe coughs and heals lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns that genuine product is in a yellow package and contains no harmful drugs, urging buyers to refuse substitutes.
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Foley
North Augusta Dispensary Reports Large January Sales
January figures show North Augusta dispensary sold about 250000 drinks over the North Augusta bridge into Augusta. Receipts reached 16971.40 with operating expenses 1210.70. Aiken dispensary reported 7507.49 in for January with expenses 501.50. Special caution on National Pure Food and Drug Law compliance for Foley's Honey and Tar.
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North Augusta
Augusta
Aiken
Assault Epidemic Near Augusta Spreads to Child Hiding
Augusta Ga February 19 A spate of attempted assaults near Augusta marks a two month pattern with two trials in superior court ending in conviction and simple assault for white defendants. A 15 year old girl, Bertie May Besinger, was attacked near Savannah road as her companion fled. Sheriff Clark ordered bloodhounds to track the fugitive, a burly black man, but capture remained elusive by nightfall.
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Augusta
Cawley
Bath
Bertie May Besinger
Dan Bowles Place
Savannah Road
Skin Disease Cured After Twenty Years With Salve
Mrs. Fannie Grffin of Troy Alabama reports her face healed after twenty years of skin disease despite visits to top physicians. She says two boxes of Chamberlain's Salve cured her completely. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and local druggists including Warren J. Smith & Bro and others in Athens Georgia.
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Chamberlain
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
Mysterious Case Of Jesse Norris In Augusta
In Augusta on February 19 a white man Jesse Norris was shot in Harrisburg district during a messy encounter. Initial reports blamed accidental shooting by Norris while attempting to mediate but suspicious details led to arrests of Jim Randall Grover Candle and Henry Norvell. Norris later swore he shot himself by accident, freeing the three men. Norris offers no further explanation. Also note a local testimonial for Electric Bitters from Harbor Maine praising its health benefits and spring toning effects.
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Jesse Norris
Augusta
Je Norris
Harrisburg
Norris
Jim Randall
Glover
Grover Candle
Henry Norvell
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S. J. Tribble
Clarke Superior Court
C. H. Brand
Superior Court
Western Circuit of Georgia
City of
Athens
Superior Court of the Western Cit
E. J. Crawford
County of
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Thia
John B. Gamble
Clerk Board Commissioners Roads
J. L. Jarret
Buck Branch
J. T. Hardle
Romer
T. Lester
Creek
I. F. Sud
A. T. Hole
W. A. Phillips
College Avenue
Hoyt Street
Colles Avenue
Ida Chamberlain
Geo. S. Shewell
Ae County
Said
A. H. Hodgson
T. J. Shadi
W. B. Smith
Aaron Cohen
W. Beacham
C. N. Hodgson
D. W. Meadow
Madison
United States
Shackelford & Shackelford
Said County
Este Aay
RE. J. Crawford
W. Te Imemanus
W. Brown
M. W. “Brown
Lew
W. L. McManus
Minor W. Brown
S. B. Wingbheld
Sorgta —Clarke Coiunty
White Radiumnistretoe
Louise Benedict
Ss. B. Wingfield
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Towit
Stake
Phin Jzys
Seid Mn
Wong Ins
Hesiunings Corner
J. Poss Ty Adiiene Jones
Bank SA Foliowez
Jos. LL. Wue
Auttene Jones
Grorgta
Marea Mest
Sth
S. Aol. Ry. KB
K Scott Is
Peter Neely W
Ft. Davis
Tiller
Mary Kh. Tiller
Wm. Tiller
H. MH. Linton
Levy
Fifa
R. JF. Weed
L. C
Walter FE. Jackson
R. Brandt
Watch Sale
New York City
Clayton Street
Duncan
Ely
Saco
Eace
Ae Ty Brothers
Warren Stet
New York
Kidney
Joe Cannon I
Nous
Memphis, Tenn
Times
BE. D. Charles
Harbor
Electric Bitters
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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