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Athens Echoes and Society Notes From July 5, 1881
Local items from Athens include society visits, temperance movements, and remarks on town improvements. Notable references: Dr J A Hannjentz returning from Toronto, Jester & Threlkeld handling watermelons, and mentions of Miss Furlow Anderson in Watkinsville. Rev Dr Potter to Europe as Ecumenical Conference delegate. Midweek rail schedule changes for the Northeast railroad. Also scattered notices on schools, real estate, and local businesses, with remarks about the town spring cistern and health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hannjentz
Toronto
Jester & Threlkeld
Oconee
Clarke
Furlow Anderson
Athens
Watkinsville
Clem Ashford
J. B. Toomer
Charleston
Olivia Whitlow
Mississippi
Mattie Woodis
Dr. Lipscomb
Carrie Harden
Atlanta
Evie Jackson
Speer
White County
Emory Speer
Messrs. Lowe & Co
Durham Tobacco
Spring Street
Dr. Potter
Europe
London
W. S. Holman
Hauser
Messrs
J. B. Estes
J. N. Doracy
Gainesville
George D. Rice
Bing
Gainesville College
Sam. Lane
C. W. Lane
Lane
C. G. Talmadge
Markham House
Hudson
Georgian Long
Thurmond
Georgia
Gainesville Southron
Northeastern