Death of Judge Hill Demands National Regard
The State loses one of its finest citizens and the bench one of its brightest ornaments. Judge Hill was a delightful man with a dignified elder Hill affect and gracious manner. His passing is a distinct loss to the State and to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harvey Hill
Ben Hill
Confederate Congress
Jefferson Davis
Hill
Ben
Charley
Superior Court
Court of Appeals
Charlie Hill
Georgia
Judge Hill
Persistency in Advertising Proves Its Value
The Commerce News argues constant advertising keeps a business visible and thriving. It cites firms failing after quitting ads, noting Wanamaker and Field as advocates and stating advertising builds a town market and rapid sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commerce
Hepsadam
John Wanamaker
Eugene Field
Mrchant
Beasts of Drunken States and Global Trade Facts
A quirky essay mix notes old expressions like beastly drunk from Gascoigne and Nash with a satirical look at drink types and human behavior. It shifts to trade data showing exports at 3.77 billion, imports at 1.05 billion, and a yearly US surplus around one billion, then discusses health wealth and hotel costs in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gasgoigne
Droonkardes
Thomas Nash
Gascoigne
Nash
Early Athens Notes on Fountains and Local News
In April 1895 Athens residents read about a new ornate fountain at the corner near the Commercial hotel, built of marble with French mirrors and decorative floors. L D Sledge uncovers a 1776 twenty five pounds currency bill signed by Roger Smith and Thomas Savage. Dr E D Newton shows a Confederate flag to Washington Street School pupils and recounts its battles. Clarence L Rowland of Athens to Miss Marie Whitehead of Waynesboro marry on the 10th. Henry C Ruggles admires Athens for manufacturing. A synagogue wedding to Miss Minnie Morris and Dr L M Schwab of Savannah occurs with no special invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
L. D. Sledge
Congress
Roger Smith
Thomas Savage
Jold
Hallie Hodgson
Washington Street
E. D. Newton
Waynesboro
Clarence L. Rowland
Marie Whitehead
Henry C. Ruggles
Franklin
Mass
Minnie Morris
Thts City
Thts City, and Dr.l. M. Schwab
Savannah
Buddies Recall Old Days Of Vim Hero Julian Byng
A reminiscence features veterans praising General Julian Byng once known as a hero of Vim. The piece notes his leadership with the Princess Pats era, reflecting on his courage and service in wartime through contemporaries’ memories and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Byng
Vim
Canada
Ehetaieer
Surnean Tealer
Princess Pats
Prohibition Raid Nets Large Whisky Haul Across Counties
Officer T H Verdel led raids in Stephens Putnam and Madison counties destroying six stills and dumping thousands of gallons of mash and low wines. A chase near Poca in Madison county ended with a Ford abandoned and 55 gallons found, plus an 83 gallon keg and cans. Arrests followed for making and selling whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
T. H. Verdel
North
Georgia
Athens
Stephens County
Verdel
Poca
Madison County
Nowhere Road
Georgia House limits speeches and renames college
The Georgia House adopted a rule limiting individual speeches to twenty minutes for the rest of the session and passed a bill renaming the Georgia Normal and Industrial College to the Georgia State College for Women. A resolution to seek Senate notice on repealing the tax equalization act failed 83 to 59. The Culpepper speech limit measure drew protests but passed. Ennis introduced the college name change bill, which passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner-Herald
Atlanta
House of Representatives
House
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Georgia State College For Women
Arnold of
Clay
Senate
Arnold
Culpepper of
Fayet
Georga Normal and Industrial College
Ennis
Baldwin
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Athens, Georgia
Kerne Ring Co
Earl Brarwele
Audit Bureau
Associated Press
Andrew C. Erwin
Bowdre Phinisy
H. J. Rowe
Treas
Athens Publishing Co
Athens, GA
Athens Publishing
Athens Banner
John Barleycorn
Italy
Robert 8. Bradley
Iran Agricultural Chemical Co
London
France
Sam
New York
Gtors Sens
Athene
Detroit
Mich
Eee MoeVeavent
Oters
the Banner-Herald
Pete
Bludwine Company
Budwine Bottling CO
Bald
Cone
Peice Hist
Atlare
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
J. Y. Bruce
Southern Mutual
Central OF Georgia Railway
PATD
SUNE
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Idaho
Missouri
Montana
New Mexico
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Points
Charleston
J. P. Billups
West Point
BRR
Georgia Railroad
College
Milledgeville
Law Officed
Det Can
Hubert M. Rylee
Willums Transfer & Storage Co
Waynesville
Carolia
Altima
Re Rockies
Switzerland of America
Telet
Gordon
Tika Atmannt
Dunham House
Waynehille
N.C
Gorden
Nald Dunham
H. Dorsey
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