Scott Thornton to Bring Comic Tragedy Tour to Athens
Atlanta’s Scott Thornton, famed as a comic tragedian, is scheduled to perform in Athens this Friday at the new opera house. Manager Dodson says the troupe, protected by a transparent accident screen and safety policies, will present Richelieu with the full company in a statewide tour.
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Scott Thornton
Athens
Apare
Atlanta
Scott
Thornton
Richelieu
Daisy
James D
P. F. Dodson
Athensester- Dey
Dodson
Cleveland
Smane
Mir. Dodson
Acre
Macon
Phanom P
Carolinas
Virginia
Aes
Promal
Joseph
Sears
Nerve Tonic and Electric Bitters Sold for Nervous Prostration
An old testimonial advertises Nerve Tonic and Electric Bitters as the cure for nervous prostration. It claims restored appetite, digestion, and liver kidney function with a bottle priced 50 cents at John Crawford & Co Drug Store in wholesale and retail.
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John Crawford & Co Drug Store
Wocsale
No Junior and Fraternity Hops at Commencement Week
Students will enjoy a lively commencement week with dances curtailed to reduce costs. Seniors will still host their dance and events at Lucy Cobb and Home School as usual. Chancellor Boggs cites expense concerns for younger students and says the social calendar remains bright.
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Theo
Athens
Psa
H.C. White
Lucy Cobb and
Boggs
Athens Society Enjoys Bearden Band Dance At Athen eum
Athens society patrons packed the Atheneum for a Bearden band dance described as charming and delightful with elegant decor, a lavish supper, and fashionable guests. Miss Emma Mell and Miss Helen Mell headlined a forthcoming piano concert as visiting Augusta ladies prepare to extend Athens social season. A Junior YMC A outing to Helicon Springs and a dime party at Good Templars Hall for missions also planned.
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Athens
Gacer
Atheneum
Athenium
Bearden
Augusta
Mies Dy
Coheli
John Benedict
Jackson
N. F. Jackson
Sylvanus
Morris
Wil‘iams
Lad Batintore
Miss Charbonnier
G. C. Hamilton
Ate Hi
Prieby
En “W. Hoke
Morriss
Frank ‘Fontaine
Susie Morris
Jessie Coates
Juvenile Missionary Society
Oconee Street Church
Good Templars Hall
Benefit of
Missions
Spectacle of Inez de Castro’s exhumed bones homage
A historical account describes a gruesome ritual where clergy nobles and the people are to kiss the hands and bones of Queen Inez de Castro. The piece praises a medicine Dr Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonio for beauty vitality and vigor, noting curative claims and endorsements.
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Inez de Castro
Spain
Igme
L. D. Sledge
B.C. On
Town Boys Set To Meet College Nine Next Thursday
The Athens Baseball Association fields a well organized Town Boys team to face a college squad next Thursday. The nine includes Carlton Besse catcher Carithers pitcher J H Beusse captain first base Cc i ae secord bases T Mead ows third base J C oe shorter CG A Talmadge infield Al Hardeman center field Fred Davis left field. A large crowd is expected for the interesting matchup between town and campus players.
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Athens Baseball Association
Carlton Besse
Carithers
J. H. Beusse
Cc. i
Ae Secord
T. Meadows
J.C. Oe
Talmadge
Ielder
al Hardeman
Fred Davis
University Boyst
Porter Joins Cohen & Co As Office and Books Manager
Mr. Robt. B. Porter is now with Cohen & Co taking charge of the books and office. He has previously been with the Windsor Shoe Co and earned a fine reputation through steady, efficient work. Porter's new role is expected to yield full satisfaction, reflecting his popularity and accounting expertise.
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Robt. B- Porter
Julius Cohen & Co
Robt. B. Porter
Tn- Jing Cohen & Co
Porter
Windsor Shoe Co
H S
Manclaims suicide attempt while jailed in violent case
Charles Campbell, described as a Negro, attempted hanging in jail after arrest for wife beating. He used a belt attached to window bars, swung off, woke his comrades, and is now under close watch while claiming he will try again though police doubt the threat.
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Charles Campbell
Aicide
Special Services At First Methodist Church Draw Large Attendance
The First Methodist church holds special services to great effect with a filled congregation last night. Services are scheduled today at nine in the morning five in the afternoon and eight in the evening with Mr R D Clany of Macon assisting and conducting the singing.
Piano in first class condition offered by Haselton and Dozier
Upright piano in excellent condition for sale as the owner moves to another city. Haselton and Dozier offer the instrument at a sacrifice to complete the sale quickly.
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Haselton & Dozier
Tribble Wins to Represent U Georgia in Charlottesville Oratorical
Mr. S S Tribble will go to Charlottesville Virginia as the University of Georgia’s representative in the Inter-Collegiate Oratorical contest. Judges praised all four contestants Sam Tribble T J Shackleford Anton Wright and Walker King for their efforts amid close scrutiny. Tribble’s proven oratorical skill and thoughtfulness promise to uphold his alma mater Demosthenian and Georgia’s reputation. The Charlottesville event is expected to draw strong competition from Sewanee Chapel Hill Vanderbilt and other southern colleges with Tribble as a leading contender for the medal.
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S. S. Tribble
Charlottsville
Uiversity of Georgia
Sam Tribble
T. J. Shackleford
Anton Wright
Walker King
L.M. McCurry
Tribble
Charlottesville
Hse
South
Sewanee
Tenn
Chapel Hill
N .C
Vanderbilt
Moyer
Maddox Photo Gallery Announces New Scenery Line
Just received at Maddox Photo Gallery a beautiful line of new scenery and accessories to please a most fastidious buyer. Telephone No. 53.
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Maddox
Freshmen Rally For Tight Win In Yesterday’s Game
Yesterday’s hush crowd saw the Freshmen secure a close victory as the Juniors started slow but finished strong. Officials note a spirited clash with several pretty plays and the Freshmen building a fine trend for the season.
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Evenio
Wedding Blessings for Two Couples in Danielsville
In Danielsville Georgia on April 30 a double wedding united Dr T J Brown and Miss Mol Meene at the Baptist church with Rev J A Shank officiating. The ceremony drew a full congregation and a generous supper followed at the bride’s father Hop I Meadow home. The couples, including Toombs Meadow and his wife Nesties Bessie Durham, departed for the Brown family home in Arts County for a short wedding visit before returning to start their lives together.
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Danielsville
Spe‘cial
the Baptist Cleored
T. J. Brown
J. A. Shank
Hop.i. J. Meadow
Local Doctor Promotes Book Subscription in May
Winterville physician Dr E G Murrah urges Athens residents to subscribe to a new life of Dr I Dewitt Tamage. He praises its binding and calls the work a valuable publication offered during May.
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E. G. Murrah
Winterville
I. Dewitt Tamage
Athens Daily Gossip and City News Snapshots
Classic City Chat presents light notices from Athens including book sales, temperance efforts, and church meetings. Local updates mention rain needs, streetcar plans, Tallulah Falls trip, new boats on Oconee River, and street lighting issues. Concerns rise over cigarette enforcement, police efficiency, and looming midsummer festival plans.
The Girl Entoysiait At The Baseball Game
Among the most interested onlookers are the women who take as much interest and knowledge in the game as most men as they watch the baseball action.
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Entoysiait
Picnic Weather and Athens Fire Horses
The piece notes pleasant spring days spent in the woods and mentions Athens having many fire horses with a local livery stableman planning to bring in more, citing ready sale as the reason. It presents a brief glimpse of local commerce and seasonal mood in a concise, period voice.
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Moyle
Anon
E. G. Murrah
Athena
Athens
Grand Lodge
Veracity tale of eggs and green snakes on sidewalk
A gentleman reported seeing a boy drop a basket of eggs on the sidewalk and break them. He claimed two broken eggs contained small green snakes, shocking the onlookers.
Clarke County Pays White and Colored Teachers by Enrollment
Clarke County reports pay to 20 white teachers totaling 1061 for teaching 511 white pupils and to 25 colored teachers totaling 2148 for teaching 1246 colored children.
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Clarke County
Athens Quietest Place For Its Size Says Sarp Said
The speaker asserts Athens is undoubtedly the quietest place for its size and stakes reputation on that claim. The remark appears to reflect local council discussion from the previous night.
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X2 Council
Athens
Richmond and Danville Lawyer Returns to Atlanta
General Ind. T Pendleton counsel for the Richmond and Danville railroad, who has been holding court here for the railroad, has returned to his home in Atlanta.
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Ind. T Pendleton
Richmond Nd
Danville
Atlanta
Over the Pno xr Atheneum Band Plays Its Sweetest Night
Last night the Atheneum venue hosted a garden party where a connected club member linked the phone to another part of the city, enabling residents to enjoy the music deeply.
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Atheneum
Caldwell man calls Foraker an insolent sorehead
Dalzell of Caldwell labels Ohio senator Foraker a sorehead in a brief, pointed remark reflecting local sentiment.
Foraker Denies Cincinnati Charge on Harrison Remarks
Ex Governor Foraker defends his Cincinnati comments about President Harrison and Blaine. He says he did not intend to boost Blaine and would retract words if seen as disrespectful, while Harrison supporters claim prior pro Harrison bias. Wert, W Va reports on private Dalzell and Caldwell pass through Steubenville toward the Steubenville encampment.
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Foraker
Cincinnati
Harrison
Chicago
Washington
Republican National League
Blaine
Alliance in session in Copiah County Mississippi
The Alliance press in Copiah County Mississippi reviews sub treasury candidates amid strong support. McAllister’s lecture connected Burkitt and Macune in a deal at Ocala to back the whitewash report in exchange for endorsement. Senator George is expected to win re election.
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Mississippi
Sub- Treasury
A. Black
Hazlenurst
Copiah
South
Sub-Treasury
United States
Neonate
Nenate
McAllister
Macune
Arkett
Burkitt
Ocala
Consid
National ‘Alliance
George
Boston Theosophy Debate Amid Ibsen and Baseball Revival
The piece notes Boston as a center of theosophist discourse once favorable to their doctrines now challenged by Ibsen and a baseball revival. It underscores reincarnation as the core hurdle for Boston adherents who demand guaranteed rebirth terms.
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Boston
Harmony Grove News Highlights From April 30
A local note from Harmony Grove, Ga, lists Esquire R T McGinnis visiting the Free State, Dr Early Wood from Monroe on a short visit, farmer Polk Thompson in town, Cheney and Heygen representing the Royal Arch Masons in Atlanta, Rev G W Duval and family enjoying a riverside outing, and a mention of Bradycrotine as a headache remedy.
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Harmony Grove
Esquire
R. T. McGinnis
Free State
Early Wood
Monroe
Polk
Thompson
Banks
Cheney and
Heygen
Royal
Arch Masons
Atlanta
Tomorrow's Big YMCA Picnic For Ath Open Youths
The YMCA Junior Department plans a 75 person picnic at Helico Springs tomorrow morning leaving from the YMCA on College Avenue at 7 50. Boys pay all expenses and invite about 35 girls who must bring a basket. Chaperones include Mrs Fred Morton and Miss Pauline Harris. Activities include swings base ball and football with strict supervision and no rifles.
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Athens
Fred Morton
Pauline Harris
Brumby
Rowland
Rams
College Avenue
Helicor
Pair of Crooks Nabbed in Mule Purchase Fraud
New York detectives arrest James Hall alias Huntley and Andrew J. Conover amid a long fraud spree from the West to New England. The pair traveled as mule buyers, switching horses for mules and dodging capture as authorities traced their pattern. Conover claims innocence but fits the describing witness.
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James Hall
Allas’ James _ or
Albert Huntley
Andrew J. Conover
New York
Byrnea
Nea
Sevon
Far West
New England States
James
Albert ‘Huntley
Byrnes
Fac
Stein
Hotal
Theodes
Tragic Death by Own Hand Near Lancaster
Edward Goshkey a dairyman living near Lancaster Pennsylvania committed suicide by leaping into Conestoga Creek after seizing an ax in a personal crisis. His 14 year old son followed, witnessed the act, and rushed to aid, as neighbors attempted rescue while Goshkey’s body lay in the water for hours.
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Lancaster
Edward Goshkey
Conestoga “Creek
Gauther
Five Hundred Coal Miners Strike Near Washington
Five hundred coal miners employed in mines near Washington are on strike. A worker named Griver was discharged about a week ago, sparking a firm stand by the strikers as they demand action.
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Nowe Washington
Ind
Washington
Oyelon
Freight locomotive explosion at Oswego yard kills worker
A Rome Watertown Ogdensburg line freight locomotive exploded in Oswego yard during shift change. James Cummings Jr. was killed instantly with his body blown far from the caboose and mangled in a garden. another worker suffered severe burns but is expected to recover. Cause under investigation.
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Osweao
N. Y
Rome
Watertown
Ogdensburg
Jaimes Cummings Nee
Gan
Innes
Bombshell document targets Monon management in rail case
A document sent to President Samuel Thomas by Henry Crawford, former attorney for the road, blasts the Monon in Louisville and Indianapolis rail office. It lists about ten distinct charges, described as the most serious arraignment yet against the Monon leadership and will be investigated.
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New York
L. Breyfogie
Samuel ‘Thomas
Henry Crawford
the Road
Louisville, New Albany ,and Chicago Railway
Monon
Texas State Medical Association Holds 23rd Meeting in Waco
The twenty third annual meeting convened in Waco Texas with about 600 prominent doctors from across the state attending. McCullough delivered the main address and President Burts of Fort Worth responded. Other lectures were read and the session lasted four days.
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Waco, Tex
Texas State Medical ‘Association
McCullough
Burts
Fort Worth
Woman Fatally Shoots Husband in Quarrel at White Pigeon
In Gosuen Indiana on April 30 a quarrel led Mrs. E. J. Brink fatally shooting her husband. He had allegedly assaulted her and she fired with a revolver striking the neck and jugular vein. The incident occurred at White Pigeon.
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Gosuen
Ind
E. J. ‘Brink
White ‘Pigeon
Brink
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