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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1881

Page

4

Oconee Springs News and Local Notices

A Jackson County Herald correspondent suggests A O Bacon for governor while Prof and Mrs White plan a Georgia mountains summer. Oconee Sulphur Springs hosts 140 guests as Emory Speer and Laura Speer are noted. two young men announce brokerage plans. J H Rucker may buy a cotton compress in Athens. The regular Oconee Superior Court term opens. Hebrew wedding planned for August 10.

Dr. Hall Oconee White Sulsphur Springs P. A. Stovall Atlanta Lizzie Jonathan Hampton North Carolina Jackson County Herald A. O. Bacon White Mountstains Georgia Welch Katie Morton Dow Harris Watkinsville Oconee Superior Court Erwin Mitchell Athens Tapia Sapp & Brydge Mr. Levy Erie Penn Hebrew Communion Oconee Sulphur Springs Minnie, Morgan Washington City Emory Speer Misa Laura Speer Ferdinand Phinizy H. A. Lawrance Southern Dental Convention Asheville Gibson Bob Howard Lerala Strauss

Athens urged to back cotton exposition in Atlanta

A renewed editorial urges Athens to support the Atlanta cotton exposition to boost Georgia’s image and attract capital and emigrants. It argues for an aggressive, open stance, with local leaders forming committees and an exhibit to showcase Athens and attract investment and residents.

Atlanta South Georgia Congress Athens

Ines of Mr Kettle and Athens notices

Mr Kettle an elderly Athens resident lies seriously ill at his Prince Avenue home from injuries two weeks earlier when a wheel hub shifted on a wagon overturning him. Reports say internal injuries and swelling, with fever and unconsciousness. death may occur. Also nearby items mention Mr John Kettle’s death, local notices, and community news from Athens and McNutt Georgia.

Ines Mr.Kettle Joan Kettle Prince Avenue Kettle Athens Davenport Texas C.B. D

Health of the City Prompts Gratitude Amid Cleanliness Doubts

A city resident notes it is healthful despite dirty conditions with few illnesses reported. No serious sickness or lasting ailments are described, and current cases cause little concern. The writer attributes the health to providence and expresses thanks for the overall good health of the people.

Georgia Athens Fulton County Tanner Walter Sunday Gazette

Debate on University Decay in Georgia Mooring Aid

A reader criticizes the University of Georgia’s decline claims, urges advertising and stronger trustees, notes small commencements and 155 attendance, and discusses a proposal for a free college with 7 percent bonds. The piece cites Gov. Brown support and contrasts with successful branch colleges.

Macon Athens Heaven A. H G. Cox J. C. Rutherford Middle Georgia University of Georgia South Brown

Patchwork of stray notices and curious quotes

A collage of disparate lines reports on a New York umbrella rights case, a Mississippi clerk fined for a minor marriage license infraction, a London quip about bug elimination, and an advertisement for 1000 bushels choke clay peas. Mixed tone and stray details fill the fragment.

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