Advertisers and rainfall update from Athens minutes
New advertisements from J. H. Anderson Beck Gregg Co and W. L. Jarvis of Atlanta W J Pollard of Augusta Hurley Smith and C Morris of Athens. Rain estimates indicate four and a half inches midweek and about one and a half Friday night. total six inches in a week. Bridges over the Middle Oconee washed away and communication with Oconee cut off. Baby contest results favor H H Carlton and J J Threlkeld with 690 and 449 votes respectively. A horse drowned after getting stuck near the river. Local marriages noted in Athens with several clerical notices and bishop's sermons at Emmanuel and St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Anderson
Beck, Gregg & Co
W. L. Jarvis
Atlanta
W. J. Pollard
Augusta
Hurley & Smith
C. Morris
Athers
Red Gee
BH. Broomhead & Co
Limeston’s
Mitchells
Oconee
Pioneer Pipr Tnd
Princeton
Oconee County
H. H. Carlton
J. J. Threlkeld
Liliisa
W. B. Printvs Boy
A. H. Hodgson
Beckwith
Emmanuel Church
St. Mary’s
Mr. Epps
Emmanuel
Mary's
Br Davis
Alabama
Athens
Athens River Rescue Highlights Noble Heroism
In Athens on the Oconee River, three boys and a man nearly drowned when their boat capsized near the dam. R L Bloomfield, factory agent, plunged in, saved one boy and helped others to shore as the town praised his selfless courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dobbs
Nerro Foy
Coud
Nerate
BR. L. Elsemflei
Athens
Oconee
Maxwell and
Gann
Mopp
Iriver
Athena
Elow
Maxwell
R.L Bloonsfield
Bloomfield
Georgis
George M. Traylor
South
Traylor
Troup County
LaGrange
Withal
CB. D
Satem
Ana
J. D. Goodwin
Kayser
Eurauta
Ann
Mr. L Shoenfeld
Geo
Firemen's Tournament invited to Athens in May
Invitations sent to Athens by Chief Engineer Jones and committee for the Firemen's Tournament to be held in May. Rules for hook and ladder, hose reel, steamer, and extra contests outlined with prizes from 25 to 60 dollars. Georgia Independent Fire Engine Co and Athens Fire Dept extend fraternal greetings and expect a successful event May 18 and 19 with parade and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heemann
Georgia
Athens
Jones
Georgia Independent Steam Fire Engine Company
Remarkable early advertisement letters on medicinal cures
A collage of testimonials from 1879 1880 praising Female Regulator Buckeye Ointment Star Curine Serafula Syrup Brewer's Lung Restorer Teething Powders and Parker's Ginger Tonic. Letters claim cures for Female Disease old sores asthma consumption vertigo and teething issues with Dr Cheney's Expectorant and stock feed endorsements. Includes multiple signatories and retailers across Georgia Alabama and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DELL
Smith
B F. Moore
A. M
Moore
Southern Business University
Atlanta
Macon
Lamar
Rankin & Lamar
Macos
Messrs
J. B. Arrops
Read
Thomas
Chalton
M. M. Goetsz
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the ‘Weekly Banner
Avpexa
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H. Broomhead & Co
Atlanta, Ga
Johnson
J.C. Johnson
John E. Saye
Nancy Massey
England
Frank L. Haralson
Atlasta
Messrs Hutchison & Bro
Franx L. Hanatsoy
New York
B. H. Broomhead & Co
Pendleton
Senate
D. G
Baltoona
Firemeys
The
Augusta Chronicle
Meneuists
Szekeryy
Lamps &c
McBride & Co
McBride &Co
Actiow
F Rom McNutt
Thomas Street
B. H. Broomtead & Co
Decatur Street
Longley & Robinson
Seta Trowas
Rogers & Sons
McBride’s
Exstors
Libra
Dixon
Maddeck & Sone
Splendid Hoglich
Marry
Spatherreep
H. D. Featherstoy
Carcusus
de. C.J. Morrertz
Jesse B. Wright
Foreman Enquirer-Law
Parker
R. T. Brumby & Co
J.B. Carlton
Joseph H. AT
Behera Ata
J. B. Carlton
H.T. Fowler
W. A
West End Check Factory Bridge
Breed Street
Pun
Brax
Woolley
Atfa
Thomas Streat
Tote
Holman
Reaves, Nicholson & CO
Messrs Bloomfield & Sanford
L.d&w
Reaves, Nicnoxtson & Co
Cele
E. Bloomfield & Sanford
Bloomrteep & Sanrorp
Xintiee
E. Broomtreep
Sayrorp
Sali OE
Macilinery
EMORY
Soluble Pacific
Alwys
ORR & Hunter
Howes
Serma
BOL Hatiings
Laturop & Fain
Marietta Street
Cat CK
Harwire Merchan
IXL Mattress Factory
J. W W. Hinman
Satiafaat
Derry
R. C. Heggie & CO
Ubairn Spring
R. G. Becgie & CO
Morris
Broad Street
Bete
China
Cocos
Myne
James G. Balie
Jellice
Els
James G. Batlield
James G. Bailie
J. J. Logue
Amd
Othingham
Anda Gil Cirota Oace
Allie
E. B. Hoox
Cotzuax
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