Covington & Macon Still Demonstrates Enterprise Amid Receiver
Despite burdens of debt and a receiver, the Covington & Macon railroad shows active progress. Major Hutchton Wilkins is steering repairs and construction, Athens hosts a strong depot team led by James O'Farrell, and anticipation grows for a new passenger train between Athens and Union.
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Craig
Live
Young Railroad
Hutchton Wilkins
Croesties
Athens
Covington & Macon
James O'Farrell
Georgia
Athen
The
Central
Richmond & Danville
Union Onnt
For Rent: Six Room House in Dougherty Street Area
Six room dwelling listed between TM Lumpkin and College Avenue. Apply at A. M. Scudder. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Street Bettween
Lumpkin and
College Avenue
A. M. Scudder
University Club and Oxford Nine Play in Close Loss
The Covington Star reports a rough collegiate ball game between the University Club of Athens and the Ev ery Nine of Oxford. Oxford led early but University Club surged late to secure a narrow victory by a final score of 32 to 31.
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Covington Star
Universit
Oxford
Ford
University Club
Athens
Acore “Universit Ciah
Jed
Ayperaty Club
Les
Frisceved Youth and Beau Encounter in New Jersey
Fragmentary reports describe an incident involving a youth and a person named Beau in Toney City, New Jersey. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but references indicate an apparent altercation or event connected to aging skin references and local names.
Electric streetcars delayed for commencement in Athens
The Athens electric street railway will not run by electricity during commencement. Cars will be hauled by horse power until season end while work on the belt line progresses rapidly. Manager Voce vows convenient transport, with horses servicing Prince Avenue belt and the depot awaiting the dynamo and final wiring.
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Voce
Wues
Voss
Broad Street
Thomas _ street
Market Street
Baptist Church
Milledge Avenue
Tennessee
Prince Avenue
Athens
Classic City Chat Brings Bright Breezy News Views
Classic City Chat offers breezy news views and interviews with local figures, delivering quick updates and lively commentary on city life, culture, and events. The feature emphasizes engaging prompts and candid conversations with residents and leaders.
Athens Daily Gossip and Notices on a Rainy Day
Athens reporters relay city happenings from church services to student letters. The Banner notes bar association travel to Columbus and Chicago plans, Greek library catalogue arrival, a fatal dog incident on Oconee Street, roofing paint claims, and a late night pistol report near Broad and Hall streets.
New Lot Zephyrs at Davison & Lowes
A new generation of fabrics including Zephyrs Ginghams Battise and Zephyrines appears at the Davison and Lowes store locations. Colored figures accompany the promotion on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Lowe’s
Sale Continues At Davison & Lowe With Bargain Robes
Discount sale at Davison and Lowe offers robes and suits at reduced prices. Choice of 50 robes or ensembles for five dollars, value cited as 10.50. Also 23 suits for ten dollars, value 15.00. 18 suits for ten dollars, value 20.00. Sale continues until closed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison & Lowe
Local Athens Items Preview Summer Changes and Social Notes
Mr. W B Burnett returns from New York City. Athens and Augusta plan large delegations to commencement. Factories will stay open this summer. Building and Loan Associations in Athens prosper. An extra term for City Court soon. Electric Street railway work near downtown. Cols T W Rucker retires from injuries. Athens praised for fashion, fewer soda waters this year. Miss Lizzie Lampkin Snead to wed William Kersh on May 26.
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New York City
Atlanta
Augusta
Middle River
Beli Ne
Cols
Rucker
Athens
Georgia
Hiss
Mies
Lizzie Lampkin Snead
Judge Gratsent
Afotein
William A Kersh
Orefio
Farmer Vanishes After Riverside Incident
Zak Farmer is missing with unknown whereabouts after a confrontation in Gwinnett County. Authorities suspect he fled toward East Tennessee or Tennessee border, with reports of a man matching his description seen in Towns County and Lawrenceville. Residents near the victim Vrake’s neighborhood express strong indignation over the incident.
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Zak Farmer
Lawrenceville
B. C., Collier
Gwinnett
Farmer
Oliver
Dahlonega
Williams
Tennes
Ecden
Vrake
Livaajere
Silky Draperies and Cream Gowns for Evening Wear Bargains
Readable fragments indicate a sale of evening wear including silky draperies and cream gowns at a bargain counter today. Davison and bar gain counter are mentioned in association with pricing and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsland -DeSoir
Davison. & Ie
Silk Umbrellas Discount at The Surprise Store
A local sale announces 300 Gloria Silk Umbrellas priced at one dollar each. Branded as a clearance by BRISTITAN, WALEHALL & CO., the Surprise Store promotes the drastic price cut with Athens as the listing locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria
Athens
Reine Bristitan
Waalehall & CO
Mercer Athletes Propose Grand Stand on Campus
Mercer supporters plan a two hundred fifty dollar grand stand on the University campus to improve spectator comfort for baseball games. Funds will be raised by students and citizens with a summer erection target and a public subscription drive. Capt. Herty challenged Mercer to a baseball game in Athens on May 30. Emory may also play, with extra games on June 5 and 6.
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Charles H. Herty
Lundy Cobb Institute
Scheel
Mercer
Herty
University
Athens
Emory
College
Personal notices from Athens seniors and visitors
A collection of society notes mentions Dr and Mrs White returning from Savannah and Griffin, Horace Crawford settling in Atlanta, Henry D McDonald out yesterday, Will Ellis visiting Athens for commencement, Professor Strahan planning Clarke county mapping, Mary Hamilton returning from Augusta and Birmingham, Jack Cohen of the Atlanta Journal coming to Athens, E W Barrett and family visiting, McDuffie of Fayetteville not returning, a prominent alumnus arriving to tour for the Review of Reviews, Lizzie Lon Walker and Maria Bones arriving from Anniston and Athens, Mrs Henry AWV Grady and daughter Gussie traveling to New York then Atlanta, Mattie Grady returning from Atlanta and Austell, a large celebration at Masonic Hall for Meta Charlernoiér and Miss Bessie Walker, and University of Georgia alumni Alf Harper and N L Powlain planning to spend commencement in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Savannah
Griffin
Horace Crawford
Atlanta
Henry D.‘Mcdonald
Will Ellis
Athens
Mary Hamilton
Augusta
Birmingham
Jack Cohen
Atlanta Journal
McDuffie
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Universit Me
Augusta Evening News
Lizzie Lon Walker
Maria
Bones
Anniston
Henry Awv
Grady
Mise Gussie
New
York
Mattie Grady
Austell
Sone Ber
Augusta Buen
Masonic Hall
Cieesie
Rt Usberty
Buckiens Arnica paiva for skin cures and piles
Buckiens Arnica paiva promises relief for brases sores ulcers salt rheant fever sores tetter charred hands chilblains and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or money refunded price 26 t s per box sold by Crawford Co wholesale druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckiens Arnica Paiva
Aler Crawford & Co
A Summer Resort. Athens Claims to Such a Title
A regional notice frames Athens as a potential summer resort site claiming a titled status. Officials advertise tourism appeal and investment prospects, outlining criteria for designation and expected economic impact during the upcoming season.
Athens Considers Summer Hotel for Commencement Visitors
Athens faces a hotel shortage as Lucy Cobb Institute and the University expect many visitors for Commencement. Citizens discuss turning Rock College into a summer hotel to accommodate guests, noting Athens healthful climate and nearby attractions. The existing hotels cannot handle the influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Lucy Cobb Institute
University
Lucy
Allens
Tent Committee Meeting Called by Local Churches
The tent committee from all churches is urged to meet at 9 o clock this morning in YMCA rooms to decide tent location and other arrangements. Pastors and churches are asked to cooperate and be represented if not yet contacted. E R Honason secretary.
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United States
Y. M
E. R. Honason
Julius Cohen & Co to Close for Stock Taking
Notice that the Julius Cohen & Co store will close tomorrow and remain shut until Monday morning to take stock. The sale will commence Monday morning with closing out the entire stock valued at $50,000 at New York cost. Special attention to next Sunday's closing out advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius,Cohen & Co
New York
Julius Cohen S
Among the Breakers at Home Talent Play Opens Next Friday
Tickets for the Home Talent production Among the Breakers are selling fast at multiple outlets including Haselton and Dozier. Reserved seating costs 50 cents and sells out quickly, with sales through the Y.M.C.A. for department members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breakers
Opera House
The
Horns Davison & Lowe
Sledge
Layton, Wess, Vonderau & ‘Bickers
Commercial
E. I. Smith, & Co
Raphael, McDowell, & Son
D. W. McGregor
Ore Burke'Co
C. A. Scudder
Moore & ‘Bernard
Michael Bros
Jtuling Cohen & Co
Kinnebrew & Palmer
Haselton & Dozier
Department of
M.C. A
Class of Ninety-One Announces Splendid Commencement Hop
The graduating class of ninety-one, noted for studiousness, will host a grand commencement hop on Wednesday evening. A committee led by T. Felder coordinates the event with R. R. Lanier G. Gerdine A. C. Newell and Dudley Youngblood. The affair promises brilliance and festive surroundings.
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T. Felder
R.R. Lanier
R.R. Lanier, ©. G. , Gerdine
A. C. Newell
Dudley
Youngblood
Dudley Youngblood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Choice Advised
A promotional snippet urges buyers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla and avoid inferior substitutes, emphasizing authenticity and quality.
Prohibition Agitated in Atlanta City
In Atlanta agitation grows over prohibition as political groups urge action and public debate intensifies. Citizens discuss enforcement, potential impacts on commerce and daily life amid rising advocacy from local organizations.
Electric Railways and City Issues Stir Atlanta
After midnight council reached a decision on the street railway plan. The consolidated company gains double tracks and electricity, improving Atlanta’s main streets. Liquor licenses will run six months, a compromise to avoid a prohibition election. Mayor Hemphill proposes funds from old stockade property to Grady hospital and sewer/water projects. A new waterworks plan includes a pumping station on the Chattahoochee, cost about 750000 dollars. Atlanta will host an amateur baseball league with a dozen hopeful clubs and rising rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traxta
Consolidated Company
Atlanta
Hemphitrg
Grady Hospital
Chittahoochee
Mule killed after trolley wire breaks in Atlanta
In Atlanta on May 19 an overhead Fulton County Street Railway wire was struck and broke by a trolley, causing a mule hitched to a dray to be killed instantly. No other injuries occurred though the incident caused considerable excitement.
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Atlanta
Fulton County Street Railway
Hypnotist Cannady Faces Angry Crowd Exposure
In Atlanta on May 19, Professor J. C. Cannady, known for hypnotic exhibitions in Athens, staged shows in Atlanta. He was nearly mobbed after two physicians exposed the act as flimsy deception, saved only by appeals to quell the enraged audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Cannady
Atlanta
J. C. ‘Cannady
Athens
Atinta
Beng
Lucy Cobb Honor Roll May Graduates List
The Lucy Cobb May honor roll for the last month of the school year includes seniors Morton Smith Hill and Leila Cook plus juniors J Hollis and A Bruce among others. English and Latin grades feature students such as C Patterson, M Battle, and L Cook with noted scores and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Cobb
May’ Hall
C. Aeens
Hill
Pa ‘Morton
Smith
Ai ‘Wrigley
J .Hollis
A. Bruce
M. Battle
M. L Hinton
Crass
F. Reid
Leila Cook
C. Patterson
Enellish
C. Holleyman
J—M. Burnett
Aie Holleyman
Sophomores and Freshmen Meet in decisive pennant game
The pennant of the Athletic Association will be won this afternoon in a deciding game between the Sophomores and the Freshmen. The two clubs have tied for first place after a series of games, and the winner today will claim the title. Sophomores: Nulley catcher A Hin ey pitcher Gavan first Garrare second Nisbet short Lewis Halsey left Doster center Goodrich right. Freshmen: Wadley catcher F Herty pitcher Howell first Fricks second Wrigley third Irwin short Moye left Little center Jones right.
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Athletic, Association
Nulley
A. Hiney
Gavan
Garrare
Nisbet
Letwis
E. Halsey
Doster
Goodrich
Wadley
F .Herty
Howell
Fricks
Wrigley
Irwin
Moye
Little
Jones
Splendid four room house for rent on Strong Street
For rent a splendid new four room house on Strong street four blocks from the post office. Apply to W. C. Orrat Webb at Crawford's, B&W Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong Street
W. C.orrat Webb
Crawford’s
B&w Bt
Itata Gone Steaming Toward Panama With Coal Supply
Reports from Washvatox describe the Itata's voyage toward Panama after leaving Acapulco with Esmeralda in port. The Charleston pursues at high speed. experts note the Itata may have coal from Esmeralda and could be near Central America.
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Washvatox
Davy
Charleston
Acapulco
Esmeralda
Stata
Itata
San Diego
Kansas Senate Prefers Harrison for Second Term in 1892
Morning Capital interviews with Kansas senators show six favor Blaine as strongest for the ticket while twenty-five support Harrison for a second term. Five withhold. twenty-five say Harrison has strength and would be renominated and re-elected. The overall tone favors Harrison over Blaine as the likelier winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrka
Kan
Kansas
Senate
Harrison
Blaine
Panie
Cne
Destructive frost hits northwestern Ohio farms
May 19 report from Tiffin Ohio notes the most destructive frost in twelve years across northwestern Ohio. Ice up to half an inch damaged early fruits vegetables pears and wheat fields with considerable stubble and straw loss observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Heaviest May frost harms Indiana fruit crops
Waremad Indiana May 19 a severe frost damaged fruit and vegetables. The season saw the heaviest frost of the year causing notable losses to orchards and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Waremad
Ind
Owning Alive canvasser sought at BaxneR office
Job listing reads canvasser needed at BaxneR. apply at the Baxner office. Prices speak for themselves at Wilson's grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxner Office
Wilson
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Principa Lines
Spirke
Macon
International Railroad
Canada
Mexico
Philadelphia
Yellowstone Park
Green Pond
Walterboro
Branchville
S. C
Phuttoweetweng Company
Charleston and Savannah Company
H. S
Hains
GS. Gadsden
Sparks
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad
Bibb County
Toney City
N. J
First Methodist Church
Tax Bar Association
Mesers
Andrew J. Cobb
George Ugrey
Thomas
Columbus
Georgis Bar Associaon
Tar
Georga Press Association
Chicago
Cincinnati
Atheme
Greece
Nationa Library of
Orf
Texas
Boggs
Beaumont
G. W. Trenchard
University of Georgia
Oconee Street
Mr. Jackson
Cheet Dog
J. H. Reaves & Company
Durantee
Bob Reaves
Mesera Reaves
Broad
Hall
Anso- Pero
Strahan
Clarke County
Tallulah Falls
Toccoa
Nacoochee
Rock College
Itent Committee
Hood
the Electric
Railways
Cobb
Itdia
South America
Mexicco
Criv Ov
Mexaco
Galveston
War Department
Tata
Central America
Pedro ‘Hivajosa
Associated
Hivajosa
Chili
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