Gentlemen Driving Club to Spark Athens Recreation
Athens plans a Gentlemen's Driving Club focused on pleasure and recreation with a race track and park. Led by Merars, George T. Hodgson, Guy Hamilton, James Hamilton, and others, the group aims to mirror Atlanta's Driving Club and improve local fine horses for sport and social time.
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Athens
Georgia
Merars
George T. Hodgson
Guy Hamilton
James Hamilton
Driving Club
Atlanta
Athens Personal Notes Highlight Local Figures
A roundup of residents visiting relatives and traveling for business or events. Names include Mr. B. A. Stovall sick at home, Mrs. Judge Howell Cobb ill, Mrs. Katie Mitchell returning from Atlanta, and several Athens linked residents visiting Oxford games, Atlanta, Augusta, and Charleston.
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Yancey Gant
Atlanta
Ingersoll Wade
Oxford
Evening Ledger
L. L. McClesky
Athens
Yancey Harris
Poughkeepsie
Gus Walton
F. Potter
Augusta
M. B. Woilley
Col
Mrs. Seabrook
Charleston
Electric Bitters Promised Cure All Ailments
Electric Bitters described as a universal remedy for liver kidneys pimples boils salt rash and malaria related fevers. The ad claims complete relief with a guarantee or money back and lists Jobo Crawford Co as the seller at 50 cents to a dollar per bottle.
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Jobo Crawford d&Co
Towne Rests in Ovonee Cemetery After Funeral
Remains of W H Towne were laid to rest yesterday in Ovonee cemetery. Sorrowing friends and relatives filled the large attendance as the solemn funeral service was held at ten o clock at the residence on Ovonde street conducted by Mr E D Stone. The bereaved family received many tributes and expressions of sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Towns
Ovonee
Ovonde Street
E. D. Stone
Miernopist
Mr. Rogers
W. F. Quillian
LaGrange
Sy Lad
Soothing remedy for teething and diarrhea advertised
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winatow’s Soothing EyroPy hag as over fifty years the trusted remedy for teething and diarrhea in infants. It claims to ease gum pain calm crying and soothe stomach issues, with a bottle sold by all druggists.
City Accepts Boulevard as Street and New Officer Elected
The city council met in a called session with Mayor pro tem C. G. Talmadge presiding. It adopted a resolution to accept the Boulevard as a street and to surface and provide sidewalks. A corner light was ordered for Dearing and Harris streets. The beef inspection issue led to authorizing a deputy to assist the chief of police, at a salary of 25 dollars per month, and the council adjourned after other business.
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Brown
C. G. Talmadge
Dearing
Harris
You Must Go Register for Oxford Today
Announcement urges all who are going to Oxford to register now at McGregors Jackson Burke book store or Sledge Layton's. It stresses registering if you think you will go to ensure accommodations for attendees and warns that all Athens is going and those who do not register may be left behind.
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Oxford
McGregor’s
Jackson Burke Book Store
Sledge & Layton’s
Athens
Winterville Notes from Georgia Town News
Winterville sees a refreshed mood after rain and reports better conditions. Local pride grows about potential G C N railway link with proper encouragement. Oxford bound students Hutcheson and Shipp win speaker roles while two young reps excel in class. Merchants plant flower gardens to attract customers as bachelors tease the town with garden talk.
Smoking Mulberry Tree Delights Norcross Residents
In Norcross Gwinnett County a mulberry tree in Dr. McDaniel's yard reportedly exhaled puffs of smoke from its branches attracting curious townsfolk. Mrs McDaniel and Colonel George H Jones observed the phenomenon as the tree bark oozed a tobacco colored odor and smoke floated into the air. The strange event drew neighbors to witness the odd sight while a local grocer promotes Wilsons Cash Store as a drawing card.
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Norcross
Ike
Baron Munchausen
Gwinnett County
Jamon
George H. Jones
Norcras
Air ‘Line
Dr. McDaniel
Athens Gossip and Local Notes From Banner Reporters
Athens readers learn of Haselton and Dozier’s new show window in a music store, photographer W. S. Clancey’s brother ill in St Paul, and a Presbyterian Sunday School picnic postponed due to rain. Also Abbeville gains four daily G C N trains, and Scott Thornton performs in Macon after earlier illness rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haselton & Dozier
Georgis
K Ayn
Presbyterian Sunday School
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Offer Health Longevity
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a small sugar coated remedy to maintain stomach liver and bowels in full action. It promises relief from biliousness constipation headaches and ailments from an inactive liver and pitches the pellets as a convenient vest pocket cure for a long life.
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Dr. Pierce
Athens City Hints of Commencement Amid Local Goings On
Local notes report a sentimental youth serenading his love under starry skies and a dented dog collar mishap. Athens sees commerce booming, churches well attended, and police with little to do as many consider moving to Oxford for Saturday trains. The Ladies Literary Club prospers, the Accident Insurance society grows daily, and fishing on Middle River yielded a few catches. Tickets to Oxford are urged, with Freshmen and Sophomores preparing for the pennant, plus mule and turnout ads from Orr & Hunter and Bailey & Murray listings.
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Inurane
Society of Athens
Middle River
Maitebells
Oxford
Breach of Promise Case Smashes New York Wealth and Bond
In Atlanta a sensational suit for ten thousand dollars for breach of promise is filed by Mrs. Otis Daniel against Abram Collend a wealthy New Yorker. She alleges cohabitation in a Fifth Avenue apartment after his proposal while Collend’s father a five million heir refused to post bond leaving Collend jailed.
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Atlanta
New York
Otis Daniel
Abram Collend
Daniel
Collend
Fifth Avenue
Strawberry Farmer Seeks Fair Prices for Berries and Plants
A farmer recounts shifts from peaches to cotton and strawberries after hard times, noting rain revived berry plants and promising to sell large, cheap berries this Saturday weather permitting. He laments low demand, praises a citizen’s help, and hopes for enough buyers at liberal prices.
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Bard Lack
Laay
Lawault
Tojman
Hay
Some Men Think on Young Members and the YMCA
The piece argues against myths about YMCA membership being limited by age education or class. It emphasizes equality, that privileges like baths and gym use are offered to paying members, and that employers and employees stand on the same footing within the organization.
New Bishop Chosen for Georgia Diocese Rev Gailor
Savasnan May 14 Special Rt Rev Thomas F Gailor Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia selected by Georgia Episcopal convention to succeed the late Bishop Beckwith The 34 year old Sewanee leader is praised for intellect vigor and imposing presence and viewed as a strong fit for Georgia church leadership
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Savasnan
Thomas F. Gailor
Georgia
Savannah
Episcopal
Episcopal Church
South
Chauncey Williams
Augusta
Sewanee
Williams and Gailor
Alexander C. Garrett
Texas
University of the South
Beckwith
Jackson
Mississippi
Miegeses
Thomas F.' Gailor
Burlington man credits cure to Dr King’s New Discovery
Frank Huffman of Burlington Ohio says two prominent doctors diagnosed consumption and incurable. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs he improved quickly and with continued use enjoys good health. Trial bottle offered at J Crawford & Co.
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Frank Huffman
Burlington
Ohio
Uged
J. Crawford. &Co’s
Court rules tax applies to cold storage firms in Atlanta decision
Special Judge Marshall J. Clarke in Atlanta renders ruling that Armour Company and Nelson Morris Company fall under the cold storage tax act. The decision upholds a $500 tax and fines previously issued, with an appeal pending. If the Supreme Court sustains, beef agencies may be discontinued or prices could rise sharply.
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Atlanta
Marshall J. Clarke
Armour Company
Nelson, Morris ‘Company
Clarke
Supreme Court
CARNESVILLE CATCHES May 12 1891 town news notes
In Carnesville on May 12 1891 W J Pike of Jefferson and J N Worley of Elberton attend the case of Tom Coffee et al v W L and J H Duncan executors to seek bond and move admin to Elbert county. Justices court had few trials with many postponed as estate valued around significant sums sparks expectations of a lively fight. A spring surge of marriages noted including Miss Emme Barton of Lavonis and Prof Dennington of Toccoa. A vacancy exists for county school commissioner with local sites under active review and work on surrounding roads continues.
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Carnesville
Gai
W. J. Pike
Jeferson
J .N. Worley
Elberton
Tom Coffee
J. H. Duncan
John Duncan
Etbert
Emme Barton
Lavonis
Dennington
Toccoa
For Rent A six room house on Doughertys Between Lumpkin and Broad
A six room house for rent located on Doughertys Street between Lumpkin and Broad. Apply to A M Scudder. tf.
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Doughertys
Lumpkin
Broad
A. M. Scudder
Family slain in Argentina by deadly mafia
A family in Argentina was killed in a mafia-related attack. Police say the crime involved organized crime elements and a targeted act of violence. Investigators are pursuing leads as the case draws public concern.
Into the River A Mafia Killings in Argentina
Near Corrientes Argentina a family of four were murdered by six men by order of the Mafia after they refused to hand over Leonora Spacci to Duigi Zoluzzi. Ricardo Monari his wife and two sons were slain as the attackers dumped the bodies in sacks into the river. Leonora hid but survived. Zoluzzi and associates left Mafia marks on their bodies.
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New Yor
Corrientez
Argentine Republic
Mafia
Ricardo Monari
Duigi Zoluzzi
Leonora Spacci
Monari
Zoluzzi
Roberto Fraticoni
Leonora
Surprise in the Camp Ends World Fearful Rumor
Dovensville Georgia May 14. A recent sermon by Dr Carswell after returning from Florida hinted the end of the world is near causing a sensation among some groups. He did not specify a date but rumors spread that judgment day may dawn soon. April 11, 1892, local Black communities fear and expect religious gatherings.
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Dovensville
Carswell
Florida
Headed Chinamen Carried Through Texas En Route
A train load of Chinamen in bond arrived at San An Tex on May 14 en route from Europe to China. They traveled in second class cars with locked doors and closed windows under charge of a revenue officer and two policemen. They will be kept confined until placed aboard ships to San Francisco. Their faces pressed against the glass, they showed a wretched appearance.
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San AnTex10
Tex
Bond
Europe
China
San Francisco
Pain Proved to be Comparative in The Nineteenth Century
W Collier argues that pain sensitivity drops down the animal kingdom the lower the organism. He notes dyspepsia debility loss of appetite insomnia malaria toxemia and kidney and liver complaints accompany pain. Dr Wentmore land's Calisapa Tonic is praised as a universal remedy used by physicians and sold by L D Sledge & Co and R C Orr manager.
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W. Collier
Nature
Harmony Grove Happenings Grow as Revival Center Expands
Harmony Grove notes ongoing revival at the Methodist church with rising interest. Local tradesmen and farmers gather trading crops due to wet fields, including Mem. and Crawford Little of Franklin county. Delegates John D. Barnett and Henry Hardeman return from the Southern Baptist convention in Birmingham. A. T. Bennett sells cotton. Dailey Chandler Jr of Banks county visits. Brick masons work on Dr. Adair's new building. two more buildings planned by Power & Williford and Hood & Son. Bailey and Murray advertise horses and buggies. W. A. Morrell cited for headache remedies.
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Harmony Grove
C.C. Alexander
Messrs
Mem
Crawf. Little
Franklin County
A. T.bennett
Dailey
Chandler, Jr
Banks County
Messrs.‘Power & Williford
Carnesville Avenue
New. Bank
Sterling Business
A Sea of Fire Smoldering Ruins Mark Desolate Towns
A sea of fire leaves towns smoldering with smoking ruins and ash after a massive blaze. Residents flee as authorities assess damage and search for missing belongings. Firefighters from multiple districts battled the blaze into the night.
Sweeping Flames Devastate Michigan Districts Amid Panic
Panic-stricken Michigan residents report a vast wildfire burning across multiple counties. Rail lines halted as crews abandon trains while fires wipe out small towns near More’s Siding, Farwell, and Newaygo. Hundreds of miles burned, with Traverse City residents fighting the blazes and millions of logs burning in the center of the state.
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Michigan
Cen
Detroit
Mich
Rhode
Toledo
Ann Arbor
Northern
More's
Farwell
Neways Costa
Oceana
Stetion
Barton
Troy
Otia
Imagnes
Teeponn
Ol Ont Mhessages
Nirvana
Fremont
Flint and
Lake
Red Cloud
Arene Shea
Tait
Monton
Wexford
Cadillac
Traverse City
Fire Devastates Michigan Towns Leaving 800 Homeless
May 14 report from Lupiaton and surrounding areas describes a village of 800 residents reduced to ashes after a fire. Many inhabitants fled to the woods with only the clothes on their backs and fear many others perished. Upper townships across the county face widespread destruction of homes, mills, and stores, with no clear tally of the displaced.
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Lupiaton
Mich
Walkerville
Goup
Otis
Dingman
Coln
Prisoners Seize Knives in Sharpened Plunder Case
A report describes a county incident where inmates concealed two bushels of knives during a break. Three weeks later a convict named Saito allegedly marched away with 1000 sake, baskets, and knives. Guards note prisoners carry blades, including tanto style, within the quarters.
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Saito
Aged Member Dies During Church Service at Goshén
In Key West Kentucky on May 14 an elderly man collapsed during a church service at Goshén parish. The congregation paused as emergency responders attended to him, but he died before medical aid could revive him. Local authorities opened a routine death investigation.
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Key West
Goshén
Dyspepsia Victims Count Soar in Medical Restorations
Dyspepsia’s victims number in the thousands while many people have been reported restored to health by Horold’s Sur separius, indicating a notable recovery trend amid widespread ailments.
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Dyspepsa
Horold
Surseparius
For Sure.-Lauber and sawdust. uf, T.C, DELONY, a
A fragment from a historical police or court item mentions Lauber, sawdust, and a person abbreviated as T.C with Delony in context. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm a full report.
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Lauber
Uf, T.C, Delony
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Mr. B. A. Stovall
Judge Howell Cobb
Katie Mitchell
A. H. Llodgaon
J. H. Rucker
J. C. Blessingame
T. R. R Cobb
May Ivey
Grant Wilkins
Julia Wilkins
Lucy Cobb
May Burnett
Miss Whidby
Leftwich
Methodia
Covington and Macon
Mary Pitcher
Callie Bradway
Celia Bradway
Julia Wilking
Mattie Calloway
Katie Louise DuBose
Electric Bitters
W. H. Towne
the City Fathers
Capt. Talmedge
Winterville News Notes
Winterville
Equestrienner
Hutcheson
Shipp
Wilsons Cash Store
Classic
Cattep
Clancey
St. Paul
Beat
Abbeville
Scott Thornton
Macon
Scott
Verceothnad
Rom
Ladies Literary’ “Club of
Orr & Hunter
Fine Farm
Bailey & Murray
Pope Street
Thomas F.gailor
A.georgia
Banner
Meotrenstied
W. A. Morrell
Fort White, Fla
Bailey & ‘Murray
Thomas Street
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