Panic on Cotton Exchange as Sully & Co Fails
Wild day on the New York Cotton Exchange as Daniel J. Sulley & Co fails to cover margins. The firm is suspended, markets tumble over two hundred points, and chaotic scenes erupt with fights and torn clothes among members. Losses across the country soar, with scattered local impact noted in Athens where one trader reportedly loses a thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Cotton Exchange
Daniel J. Sulley
el Tor
Sully & Company
Sully
Chicago
Sully & Co
New Orleans
New York
Athens
Baxter & Co
Colyar Sentenced for Forgery and to Face New Charge
A. G. Colyar Jr. was sentenced in Richmond to one year for forgery and will be brought to Athens to face another charge of forgery. He forged several checks in Athens and awaits indictment in Clarke Superior Court next month. Colyar comes from a prominent Tennessee family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Colyar, Jr
Richmond
Virginia
Athens
Yergery
Colyar
Law
Clarke Superior Court
Tennessee
Victor Records New Supply Prompts Music Spars
Southern Electric Supply Company promotes a fresh Victor Records shipment with the latest music. An ad notes Booklen's Arnica Salve curing a six month leg sore in five days. It claims success for ulcers wounds and piles with a 25 cent price by local druggists H.R. Palmer & Sons and W.J. Smith & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Records
Southern Electric Supply Company
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Booklen
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W.J. Smith & Bro
Gwinnett County Backing Tribble in Senior General Race
In Walton County News Mr H J McAdsus of Dacula says Gwinnett County favors Tribble for senior general. He adds Napier would have drawn about 90 percent of Gwinnett’s vote if he stayed in, and Tribble is seen as headed for a landslide victory with Napier supporters pivoting to Tribble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Tribune
H. J. McAdsus
Dacula
Gwinnett County
Tribune
Col
J. Tribbl E
Cpt. Napier
Gwinnett
Napier
Tribble
The Big Sale of Bankrupt Stock at Globe Rocket Store
The bankrupt stock sale at Globe Rocket Store rushes to clear stock before tearing down the old building for a new one by the L B Flatow Company. Monday and Tuesday offer deep discounts to dispose of stock and make way for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Rocket Store
Max Joceshard
L B Flatow Company
Arnold Grocery Co Opens New Warehouse on Thomas Street
The Arnold Grocery Company has completed its new warehouse formerly Bailey Foundry on Thomas street. It offers sixty thousand square feet of floor space and ranks among the best warehouses in the state. Goods are being moved into the new facility while the company continues to occupy the Thomas street building.
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The
Arnold Grocery Company
Bailey Foundry
Thomas Street
Black Patti Comes to Athens Again at Opera House
The Black Patti Troubadours bring a new budget of songs stories and dances to the Opera House on Wednesday March 80th Mme Lisseretta Jones famed as the Black Patti will sing ballads and head an operatic review with new and pleasing color and choral numbers Bob Kelly the acclaimed colored comedian will perform Josiah in Darktown's Circus Day and share tales of his experiences before Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Patti
Mme
Lisseretta Jones
Fanny
Bob Kelly
America
Josiah
Monument to Elijah Clarke Planned by Daughters of the Revolution
The Elijah Clarke chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution will soon stage an elegant entertainment to raise funds for a monument in memory of the famed general. The group seeks county and city appropriations in Clarke County and Athens to support the project, aiming to dedicate the monument on a principal Athens street within the year.
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Elijah Clarke
The
Daughters of the Revolution
Clarke
Athens
Webb Purchases Prime Prince Avenue Lot for Residence
Joseph N Webb has bought half the Barrow lot on Prince Avenue adjoining the Episcopal church lot and plans a handsome residence there soon. The site is among the most attractive on the avenue and will enhance the city's prestigious street once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Webb
Barrow
Prince Avenue
Episcopal Church
Seaboard Air Line Records Largest Mortgage Ever
Clerk E J Crawford records the largest mortgage ever filed in the county. The Seaboard Air Line Railway Co. extended seventy one pages in the big record book at the courthouse. This mortgage is being recorded in every county along the Sea board line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Crawford
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
Court House
Seaboard Line
Hold the Fair Again This Year in Northeast Georgia
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association plans another fall fair at the fairgrounds in the city. Directors will set a date and begin advertising. They expect an easier setup than last year as stock, buildings, and preparations are underway, with aims to attract thousands from across the region.
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Northeast Georgia Fair Associate
Getthe
Carlton’s elegant new Milledge residence nears completion
The elegant new residence of Dr. W A Carlton on Milledge avenue is rapidly nearing completion. Its beauty and attractiveness are commented on by all who see it. It is one of the handsomest homes on that fashionable avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. WA. Carlton
Milledge Avenue
Young Boys Play Good Baseball
Yesterday afternoon there was a game between the uptown and downtown nines. The uptown nine, captained by Geo Nicholson, defeated the downtown nine 10 to 2. Robert McWhorter starred for uptown with a homer, while Geo Young’s pitching for downtown was a standout. The New Photographic Studio on Clayton Street is now open, with platinum types a specialty and satisfaction guaranteed. call J Ball.
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Uptown
Downtown
Geo. Nicholson
Claude Hill
Robert McWhorter
Uptown Nine
Geo. Young
Downtown Nine
Clayton Street
J. Ball
E Leigh Addresses University Agricultural Education Work
E Leigh, among representatives from the Georgia college, addressed the Cow general assembly and students at Digwil. He praised the university's agricultural education work and noted students outside agricultural classes gave his address full attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS E. Leigh
General Assembly
Students of of Georgia
Col
Vwbo
Leigh
Improvements at Dispensary Streamline Customer Flow
The Dispensary Commissioners arranged entry through the right door and exit through the left, converting two windows into doors. On peak days, both doors open for entry while large center doors serve as exits, with two ticket sellers to manage the crowds.
Elberton Donates to Georgia Building at Expo
Hon H V Washington spoke in Athens and Elberton about funding the Georgia building at the St Louis Exposition. The Elberton audience contributed a gift of one hundred fifty dollars to the fund. Fresh lot of cocoanuts advertised at M M Arnolds.
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H. V. Washington
Athens
Elberton
Georgia
M. M. Arnold
Echoes From Operas A Decided Success
Dr E Chancellor of St Louis exposes uric acid in food and drink led by coffee at 70 grains per pound. Postum known as coffee substitute aids withdrawal within days and supports nerve and brain rebuilding. Echoes from Operas at the opera house packed audience praises direction Mr J S Atkinson and performers with Branson library benefiting from proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Chancellor
St. Louis
Chancellor
Postum
Wellville
Maiden and the Jay Highlight in Athens Chorus Revue
A Athens revue dazzled audiences with strong acts including Maiden and the Jay from Rum mages led by Nunnally and McCaffrey. Miss A L a Steele and Miss Griffeth drew praise for pantomime and song while the Reveries of a Bachelor and The Window earned applause and financial success.
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Maiden
Jay
Winship Nunnally
W. T. McCaffrey
Choruos
Athens
Nunnally
McCaffrey
A'Lama Steele
Annie Griffeth
Jack Bower
Joe Morton
A. H. Denmark
Miss Steele
Mr. Bower
Misa Griffeth
Mr. Morton
Mr. Denmark
Fanny
Jessie Jackson
Mr. James Mell
J. W. Barnett
Kate Jeater
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A. G. Colyar, Uh
Chaingang
Wigtor Records
McAdams
Arnold Grocery CO
HAG New Warehouse
Old Bailey Foundry
Gen
Fr. Webb
Prince Ave
Fairs
U of All
OF. W. A. Carlton’ Fine New Residence
Eabelent
Digwil
E. Leigh
J.S. Atkinson
Atkinson
Susie Gerdine
Annie Brumby
Branson Library
Nell Hodgson
Marion Gerdine
Leila Collins
Misa May O. Walden
Archea
University
Misa Eleanor Hannicutt
Julia Brand
Sammy
Mr. Euler Smith
Ata
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