Robinson Visits Athens as GC and N Progress Impresses
John M. Robinson and L. T. Myer toured the Georgia Carolina and Northern line in Athens praising its condition. A rumor they planned to buy Covington & Macon was flatly denied by General Hoke. Robinson left for Baltimore and spoke of a Central line plan to shorten routes via Eden extension toward Wrightsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Robinson
Seaboard and
Roanoke
Athens
L. T. Myer
Rodineon
Georgia
Carolina
GC & N
Mr. Robinson
Covington & Macon
General Hoke
Robinson
E. Robinson
Baltimore
the Central Railroad
Macon
Atlantic
Dublin
Savannah
Eden Extension
Meldrim
Ellabel
Wrightsville
Gabbett
Yeatering
Central
Br Tennille
Land Taken for Church Uses Causes Spiritual Damage
In Gwinnett County near the Appalachee church in Ben Smith's district the Georgia Carolina and Northern railroad occupies land set aside for church purposes. Assessors were appointed to determine damage and the Lawrenceville Herald reports they awarded the land value plus $300 for spiritual damage after investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Carolina and
Northern Railroad
Appalachee Church
Ben Smith
Gwinnett County
Lawrenceville
Good Cooking By Gail Borden Condensed Milk
Advertisement notes that Gail Borden condensed milk ensures good custards sauces and dressings. It claims the brand is on the label and urges purchase from grocers and druggists. The tone resembles a vintage sales blurb promoting dairy product quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Dr Lane Delivers Impressive Solomon Address At Y M C A
Sunday at the Y M C A featured Dr C W Lane presenting a detailed study of Solomon. The 30 minute talk traced Solomon’s life from palace to garden, ending with a reflective verdict on vanity and vexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W. Lane
Lane
Solomon
Solomon’s
Acive
A. Ly Hull
A Good Opening: Live canvasser wanted at Bonus office
A brief recruitment notice invites applicants for a canvassing role at the Bonus office. The appeal emphasizes a favorable opening and directs applicants to apply locally. The text provides no further details on requirements or compensation.
Among the Breakers Amateur Play to Be Performed in Athens
The Athens Amateur Theatrical Society announces Among the Breakers to be performed Friday night by top local talent. Cast includes Laura Speer Minnie Daze Bessie Conger and J. Hodgson with Miss Douschka Holcombe and Miss Meta Hardin visiting for commencement. Proceeds aid a charitable purpose and Manager Voss will use horse drawn cars on the new line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athensees Association
Mother Cary
Laura Speer
Minnie Daze
Paulin
Biddy
Bessie Conger
Beas Starbright
J. W. Barnett
David Murray
T. R . Cobb
Bruce Hunter
Charles Griffeth
Clarence Hunter
Eugene Bluce
P. Ter Pareg ‘Ash
N. F. Jackson
Larry Divine
J. M Hodgson
Scud
George T. Hodgson
Voss
Douschka Holcombe
Athens
Discovery for Consumption Claims Grippe Remedy
Advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as the proven cure for La Grippe and related chest and lung troubles. Readers are urged to try a ten cent trial bottle with a guarantee of satisfaction or a refund. larger bottles priced at sixty cents. Local store:Jno Crawford & Co's See Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Crawford & Co
Athens social notes list of local residents and plans
Personal notices from Athens list Mr. Charlie Mell recovering from illness and Mr Willy Cobb sprain recovery. Ed Barrett and Mrs Barrett to visit friends in Athens, Reverend Culpepper from Atlanta to visit soon, Miss Fannie Holcombe to stay in Athens over summer, Mrs A E Crawford will visit relatives in the west, Professor Charlie Herty to prepare University team for next Oxford game, Miss Mary Bones Dougherty to return to Augusta, a marriage on South Milledge Avenue planned with a bridal tour in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Barrett
Athens
Willy Cobb
Mr. Voss
Mr. Culpepper
Atlanta
A.E. Crawford
West
Charlie Herty
Oxford
Mary Bones I Dougherty
Louise. Morris
Augusta
Remedy described for women’s weakness and nerves
An advertisement-style testimonial touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for a mother's frail health and exhausted nerves. It claims the product quickly relieves pain and restores strength, citing James W. Lancaster of Hawkinsville Georgia and a lengthy chorus of prior doctors and medicines failing. The tone markets B B B as a trusted remedy for exhausted households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
James W.lancaster
Hawkinsville, Ga
B. B. B. Bes
Damage suit to open new road to be tried in district
Homer May 18 a major damage suit will be tried in the Washington district today the case concerns damage for opening a new road Oscar Brown Esquire presents Mrs A H Crump petitioner and Hon A A Wofford County official also noted Miss Adecie Stephens one of Homer's sweetest has returned from Spartanburg South Carolina
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Washington
Oscar Brown
E Q
A. H. Crump
Petitioner
A. A. Wofford
Adecie Stephens
Spartenburg
5. C
Wanted Housekeeper for Private Family Ad
Wanted by two ladies for a housekeeper position in a private family. Experience preferred. Send response in care of L W at P O box 234.
Clarke County Shows Big Tax Base Gains for Athens
Clarke County and the city of Athens display rising wealth as tax books show a projected county value above seven million dollars and city valuation over three and a half million. Tax returns for the year are brisk, with city totals near six million dollars and an overall tax rate of one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Sims
Gilleland
Bannee
Clarke County
Gilliland
Athens
Mother Presses Remedy Claim for Child and Herself
A mother urges the use of Dr. Biggers Hucklebury Cordial for her child and herself, claiming it cures all bowel troubles without causing constipation unlike many other preparations. The passage emphasizes faith in the remedy as a universal cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Biggers Hucklebury
Athens News in Brief Imagines Growth and Weather Trends
Local notes report strawberries plentiful and rain welcomed as New York nears Athens via G C N railroad. Milledge Avenue prospers, Park work continues, and Lucy Cobb Institute girls prep for commencement. Merited praise for Clerk Kenney, while Athens University is praised for moral leadership amid regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Cobb Institute
Mercer
University
The
Athenium
Kenney
GoOD HARD BRICE Delivered In Athens GA
Advertisement notes prompt delivery and pricing for hard brice at 7.60 per M. Delivered in Athens F C B at Macoa Ga through C C Stratres & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
C. B
C. C. Stratres .& Co
Macoa
Tent Meetings Arranged For Culpepper in Atlanta
Arrangements are under way for Rev. J B Culpepper to hold a tent meeting in Atlanta starting next week. A large tent capable of seating four thousand will require a sizeable open space. location is to be decided in a few days. The preacher is described as earnest and able and expected to draw attendees from across the region. Hoood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for nerves, blood, and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J.B. Culpepper
Pedhchars
Ted
Sundsy E Sone
Men’s Christian Association
Col
Culpepper
After the Game Emory Upsets Oxford in Close Victory
Yesterday University players reflected on a thrilling win over Emory at Oxford. The close score drew praise for both sides as the Oxford team boasted colors saved for future use. The next college Emory match is planned around June 5 with grounds prepared for another great game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Emory
University
College
Mayor's matinee draws sparse crowd in Athens court
The mayor's matinee was poorly attended as theatergoers stayed away. After the first act the curtain fell and Mayor Brown called the court to order. Four sanitary law violations were heard. three were dismissed and one fined. Grant Howard, a Black man, received a small fine for disorderly conduct, underscoring Athens' quiet town image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Grant Howard
Athens
Preached Fine Sermon by Rev R Toombs DuBose at Oconee Street
Rev R Toombs DuBose a young minister admitted to the North Georgia Conference last December preached at Oconee Street Church on Sunday morning drawing from the text would not. He delivered a logical discourse on the power of the human will with clearness of statement and beauty of language. Bee my, a rising Georgia preacher, predicted to become a leading figure if spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee Street Church
KR. Toombs DuBose
North Georgia Conference
Athens
DuBose
Tye
Bee
Georgia
Aged Horse Passes in Watkinsville After Long Life
Sheriff Overby recalls the aged horse owned by Jonathan Teones of Moonee County. The animal plowed farms after Montgomery’s 1865 return from war and died recently at thirty eight years old, foaled May 1863, having lived a full horse lifespan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkinsville
Overby
Jonathan Eonteees
Moonee County
Montgomery
Richard Malcolm Johnson Lecture Rescheduled to Thursday
Richard Malcolm Johnson, a renowned lecturer, had his Friday evening lecture moved to Thursday evening. The event is expected to draw a large cultured audience with anticipated insight and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Malcolm Johnson
Pain and remedies in animal pain sensitivity and tonic cure
The Nineteenth Century article by W Collier discusses pain sensitivity across the animal kingdom noting increased discomfort with lower species. It lists ailments caused by pain linked to dyspepsia debility insomnia malaria toxemia and organ complaints. Dr Westmoreland Calisaps Tonic is praised as a universal remedy for these combined ailments and is sold by L D Sledge Co and R Co Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Collier
Nature
Westmoreland
Patien‘s
Material
R. Co. Orr
Gossip and News of Athene for a Day Caught on the Fly
Classic City Chat reports on social notes in Athens with arrivals and commencements at Lucy Cobb Institute. It notes a street railway push toward the start of graduation crowds and mentions a rain aiding crop growth along with a theft case and Good Templars meeting as local readers’ highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athene
Volcanic eruption destroys Armenian villages near Nimrod
Reports from Marseilles citing Trebizond say a new volcano has appeared atop Mount Nimrod in Van district Armenia. Flames and lava destroy base villages. many killed or injured. Fugitives camp outside the range. extreme distress and relief efforts by the Turkish government underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix-Neuvirme Siecle
Marseilles
Trebizond
Armenia
Nimrod
Van
Final Examinations Begin Week at University
University final examinations start the week with Seniors beginning on Wednesday and running to June first. Other classes finish finals around June fifth. Students study hard and frequent the old cemetery as a favorite rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendevouz
Robbery and Near Lynching After Drugging in Tucker County
In Montrose Tucker County Henry Teter was drugged and robbed by Perry Thompson. A mob tried to hang Teter as he and friends confronted the groggery incident, but Thompson slipped the noose and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Henry Teter
Perry Thompson
Montrose
Tucker County
Teter
Hompeson
Thompson
Dominion to lure Canadians in U S to move home
A Herald Ottawa dispatch reports Canada plans a substantial appropriation to persuade Canadians living in the United States to return. Dominion authorities are deploying many agents among Canadian colonists across the border to trigger emigration with spending power as the key tactic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Herald
Ottawa
United States
Dominion
Lecture by Hon John Temple Graves at Lucy Cobb Commencement
The nature to be delivered by Hon John Temple Graves at Lucy Cobb College commencement promises charm. The lecture will discuss Dora or Agnes with copies of David Copperfield to be examined. A general reading of the two characters will precede the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Temple Graves
Lucy Cobb
Dora
Agnes
David
Emigrant Train Tragedy Claims Two Deaths
In Newark on May 18 a German emigrant train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad saw two fatalities. A child died before reaching the depot and an elderly woman, 79, died after a stop. The child was buried locally while the woman’s body is to be transported to Iowa after a Chicago function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NewaRk
Baltimore and Ohio
Iowa
Chicago
Selling the Lots in Western Suburbs with City Growth
The Land Company plans to sell many lots soon as city improvements attract new residences. The western suburbs see rising handsome homes and the Boulevard promises some of the city’s finest streets once finished and trimmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comany
Man Becomes Suddenly Blind in Danville Field incident
Danville Ind May 18 John W Crews of Pecksburg aged 72 years came in from the field where he had been plowing and stated that his sight was rapidly failing. In less than ten minutes afterward he became totally blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
John W. ‘Crews
Pecksburg
Everett
Archbishop Dennison’s Favorite Toast Mentions Golden Medical Discovery
The text frames a health toast praising a “Golden Medical Discovery” as a health living medicine. It claims the remedy purifies blood, aids liver function, invigoration and acts as a general tonic. It is described as not a beverage and not intoxicating, but a cure for biliousness indigestion and stomach troubles. It also mentions early tuberculosis, scrofula, bronchitis, and throat diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
Old Tried Remedy Dr Holt Dyspeptic Elixir
An elixir claims five years on the market as a superior remedy for dyspepsia and liver stomach bowels and kidney conditions. It purports to tone and establish healthy function of these organs and includes a nerve tonic. The ad asserts universal cure for dyspepsia and promises bottle value at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Holt
Elixir Co
Coe Ga
Boy Dies After Snake Fright In Newark
George Guerin a frail ten year old boy from 118 Broad Street Newark died of heart disease last Friday after a mall snake carcass was suddenly shown to him while playing with other boys. Parents blame the snake incident though note his valvular heart disease made death possible at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George ‘B. ‘Guerin
Broad ‘Treet
Newark
Local Notes from Carnesville and Grove Level
Carries social visits, marriages, sales and illness from Banks County towns. Mentions May Day Sunday school event at Allen's Camp Ground, Joel Carson selling stock to C D McEntire, Prof Dennington and Miss Emma Burton wedding, and local residents visiting relatives. Also notes farming activity, court attendance in Gum Log, and two ill residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canesville
A.N. Payne
J. C. Finch
A. N. King
Blanch
Theo Chandler
Grove Level
Banks County
Lavonia
Joel Carson
C. D. McEntire
Harmony Grove
Prof. Dennngton
Toccoa
Emma Burton
P. Parker
Fort Lamar
Mesars J. F
A. Tobon
A. L. Payne
Hort. Lamar
Dock Carr
Maysville
Allen’s Camp Ground
Daniel
Manly
Daniel J
Teak
Manly Bros
Jefferson Jottings Strawberry Party At Howard House
In Jefferson May 18 special report notes H P Bell of Gainesville and Mrs W G Burns of Athens visiting relatives. Nettie Methvin hosted a strawberry party for friends at the Howard House with attendees including Pearl Rivers Lollie Bull Mattie Matthews Ada McElhannon Agilee Cooper and others. Elliot a Baptist minister from Athens preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
H. P. Bell
Gainesville
Nettie Methvin
Pearl Rivers
Lollie Bull
Mattie Mathews
Ada McElhannon
Agilee Cooper
W. H.smith
J. P. Kelley
R. B. Maxwell
Nat Harrison
J. C. Bennet
E.T. Ross
J.C. Turner
Mr. Elliot
Athens
First Baptist Church
For Rent: Six Room House on Dougherty Street
A six room house to rent on Dougherty Street between Lumpkin and Ted Avenue. Apply to A. ad or tf. a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty Street
Lumpkin and
Ted Avenue
Booming Enterprise Viewpoint on Tunneling the Oronco River
A columnist argues no theory gains traction unless a prominent figure supports it. He notes skepticism toward tunneling the Oronco river and mocks commercial promoters like Skiff’s and the Jeweler offering cheap cash only sales, calling such ventures booming fads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oronco
Muskegon Fire Rages Through City Center, Believed Biggest Loss
A massive blaze in Muskegon Michigan began in Langwell's livery barn at 2 30 pm and swept along Pine and Spring streets destroying hundreds of buildings. The court house and postmaster's son died during the disaster. total losses estimated around 500000 dollars with insurance up to 300000. The fire raged through multiple blocks as firefighters battled the flames amid collapsing structures and widespread damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musknoon
Mich
Muskegon
Langwell
Pine
Spring
Pine Streets
Spring Street
Pine Street
Kent Block
Fred Drexillins
Muskegon Avenue
Matthew Wilson Hone
Mort Watson
G. F. Dnuthwaite
Walton Street
City ‘Hall
Stampete
Rcce
Dickerson
Fina
Myrtle ‘Street
Imore
Werrace Street
Holland Church
Spring Streets
Isabela Street
Terrace Street
Harry Stevens
Stevens
Mysterious Mrs Lane in Pittsburgh After Cleveland Theft Confession
Report from Pittsburgh May 18 describes Mrs Margaret Lane who confessed to stealing a watch in Cleveland years ago. John B Gassaway formerly Allegheny druggist served time, and a letter to his door claimed $100 was sent to pay the watch. No further details on Mrs Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PrrrsBurg
Margaret ‘Lane
Cleveland
John. B. Gassaway
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Ohio Woman Suffrage Convention Adopts New Officers
Warren Ohio May 18 The Ohio Woman s Suffrage convention closed its session electing officers led by President McCullough Everhard of Massillon and Harriet Taylor Upton to the national executive committee. Honorary vice presidents named include Mrs Southworth and Rosa L Legaz men poor Upton. Anthony organized a Warren suffrage association with eighty eight members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Ohio
McCullough
Everhard
Cleveland
National Executive Committee
Harriet Taylor
Upton
Southworth
Rosa L
Legaz
State Suffrage Association
Sasa
Anthony
Remarkable Advertisement for a Cosmetic Product
An odd ad promotes a transparent cosmetic solution claiming clear skin free from blemishes. It touts prepaid pricing and urges readers to buy by express from E S Wells in Jersey City New Jersey and references Wilane cash prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
E. S. Wells
Jersey City
N. J
Also Mentioned on This Page
G.C& N. Railroad
Covington & Macon Fe
M.C. A
Meta Hardin
Charlie Mell
Fannie Holcombe
South Milledge Ave
Happy Couple
California
Homer Happennings
Milledge Avenue
Larry Gantt
Esterday
Barnett Shoals
Hooud
S.matinee
R. Toombs
Classic
Arurxs
3. E. Backer
Lucy Cons
Lucy Cobb Institute
Claene
Tae Scorr
Movine Raripi
Bround Street
Voes
Boro RosBerg
Mark Dan‘iel
Good Templars
Order of Good ‘Templars
Merseillee
Carnesville Cullings
Franklin County
Banner
Mitte
Ohio ‘Woman's “Suffrage
Wilan
Geocehieb
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