Athens Merchants Rally for Midsummer Festival
A mass meeting is planned in Athens with Mayor Brown to organize a citywide midsummer festival. Clayton Street merchants pledge support and will form plans to showcase the event, while General Hoke and the Georgia Carolina Northern railroad back the community effort. The goal is to boost stalls, crowds, and overall city pride.
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Brown
Athens
Banner
Broad Street
Georgia, Carolina and Northern
Clayton Street
Charity of
Jackson & Vincent
Georgia, Carolina & Northern Railroad Company
Mayor Brown
Willi
Electric street cars to run by June first
New plan shifts to prepare electric street cars for public use by June 1 as managers push wiring, track work, and car modifications after shipments arrive. Authorities promise two cars ready for Lucy Cobb commencement and aim to have the system humming soon amid contractor disputes and testing.
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Voss
Lucy Cobb
Athens
Vods
Ivig
Street Sprinkler Keeps Athens Streets Clean
The Athens streets, previously muddy and dusty, now stay in better condition as the street sprinkler keeps the business district clean. Daily sprinkling maintains the streets in good shape, easing worry among residents and shopkeepers.
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Athens
Seacorn
The Greatest Bar Gain On Earth Bargain
A quirky sale notice promotes a special offer at a bar or house with a $1 price for a fancy parasol and a $1.75 item, urging customers to come early for the deal. The fragmentary text mentions a “Surprise pre mitt” and unclear locations.
Athens Rambles and City Notices In Passing
Local items note rising soda-water trade in Athens and interest in weekly uptown prayer meetings. Mentions Oxford football prospects and social visits on the campus. Street projects, electric wires, sewer blasting, and a booming Industrial Athens are highlighted amid weather and election chatter.
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Athens
Oxford
P. A. Stovall
Blind Tud
Lucy Gobb
I. S. K. Axson
Culpepper
Crompirton
Moore
Weather Bureau
Sunbeam Society Postpones Weekly Entertainment
The Sunbeam Society of the First Baptist Church postpones this week's entertainment due to sickness among managers and two upcoming events for the Young Men's Christian Association. A new date will be announced next week. The society plans its regular monthly meeting next Sunday to decide the rescheduled event.
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Sunbeam
First Baptist
Young “Men's Christian “Association
Spubeam'Society
First Baptist Church
Great Amateur Performance Draws Crowd Tonight
Spectators filled the venue as a vibrant amateur showcase delivered bold showing by local talent. The evening highlighted skill and enthusiasm from participants across ages and disciplines.
Among the Breakers at Athens Opera House
Athens hosts the Breakers amateur troupe tonight with a strong cast led by Laura Speer as Mother Carey and Mrs. Barnett as Bessie Starbright. Anna Paulin and Bessie Conger support Minni Daze and Biddie. C B Griffeth and J M Hodgson headline a capable male lineup as Larry and Scud. Tickets are selling fast as schools and dress circles reserve seats.
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Athens
Opera House
Laura Speer
Mother Carey
Bessie Starbright
Anna’ Paulin
Bessie Conger
Bruce Hunter
C. B. Griffeth
David Murray
I' R. Cobb
Clarence Hunter
Eugene, Black
Peter Paragraph
N. Jackson
Larry
J. M. Hodgson
Scud
G. T. Hodgson
Jackson
Sivannah’s Dramatic Association
Negro Ag
Messrs
Jon
Geo. Hodgson
Atheramatic Association
Carnation Association
Bucklen Arnica Salve For Cats and Skin Ailments
Bucklen s Arnica salve touted as the best skin healing salve for cats bruises sores ulcers saltrheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box sold by John Crawford & Co wholesale and retail druggists.
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John Crawford & Co
Gospel Tent to Rise on Col Morton Lot in Athens
A gospel tent will be pitched on Col W J Morton’s land facing Lampkin Street after he generously offered the front field for the project. The location committee secured arrangements for seating and lighting, a fine chair will be provided, and with Mr Culpepper in attendance, Athens is promised some of its greatest meetings.
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Lampkin Street
Parasol Sale at The Surprise Store Ad
Offers a choice of fancy parasols in house for $1 with ads sold at 1.75 to 350. Early shoppers get first pick. The Surprise Store Brit Tamn Wattuay & Co.
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Premitt, Waurnatn .&.C
Brit Tamn
Wattuay & Co
Sunday Tent Sermon Draws Crowds in Atlanta
Rev. J B Culpepper preached to a vast Atlanta audience at the Gospel tent. The Wesleyan Advocate reports about three thousand listened as pledges to close saloons were given and a river of emotion moved strong congregants to tears and renewed resolve.
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Atlanta
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
John B. Culpepper
Goods Delivered in Athens at $7.00 Per 2
Advertisement note stating hard brick delivered in Athens by F C B at seven dollars per two, mentioning J Straten & Co Macon Georgia.
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Athens
Straten &,Co
Macon
Receiver Appointed for Julius Cohen & Co in Athens
A temporary receiver, Charles W. Baldwin, is placed over Julius Cohen & Co as the store closes for stock appraisal. Debts total about fifty thousand dollars with assets estimated forty five to fifty thousand. insiders express genuine regret and expect full repayment with renewed operation next Monday.
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Julius Cohen
Bank of the Univesity
N. le
Hutchins
Charles W.W. Baldwin
Athens
Electric Bitters touted as cure all for liver kidney disease
The remedy Electric Bitters is praised as universally effective for liver and kidney ailments and blood impurities. Advertised to cure malaria headaches constipation and digestive issues with a money back guarantee. Sold by John Crawford Co at wholesale and retail prices 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
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John Crawford&Co
The Juveniles Missionary Entertainment at Good Towne Hall
The Juvenile Missionary Society of Oconee Street Church directed by Mrs J Nolan will hold an entertainment at Good Towne Hall on Saturday night featuring song and recitation. Refreshments will follow as members sell tickets for ten cents. Support these young missionary workers by purchasing tickets.
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Society of
Athens News Highlights And Local Happenings
Classic City chatter notes a Supreme Court reversal in Athens during May 1891. Town prayer meetings grow at Mr Creighton s residence. Plans chew over a summer hotel investment as Mrs Richard Martin and Mrs James Potter pass away. Emory club defeats University club 12 to 11 in Oxford with a victory celebration planned in Athens.
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Wuar
Emory
Tuinks
Athens
Oxford
Macon
Thi
University Club
Lhetafter
Avery
University
Flane
Dr Sage’s Catarh Remedy Reward Claims Cure
A man who refused to call for the $500 reward claimed Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy could cure an incurable case, but now concedes his own catarrh is gone. The firm has advertised a $500 reward for an incurable case as proof of the remedy’s effectiveness. The remedy sold by druggists at 60 cents.
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Court
Bank of the University
H. B. Masters
New York
J. A. Hunnicutt
Charlea Reese
J. J. ‘McMahan
G. H. Yancey
Fahnie- Crane
Emma Barwick
Sage
Life Insurance Delay Spur Possible Lawsuit in Wooten Case
A life policy on H Me Wooten paid to his wife Annie J Wooten remains unpaid after one premium and death. The policy with Masonic Mutual Benefit Association Indiana has not paid though proof of death was sent. Local agent Rev B F Elliott reported a vice president would visit Athens, but no contact or payment occurred within the 90 day limit.
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Ban- Nex
Me ‘Wooten
Annie J. ‘Wooten
Wooten
Masonic Mutual Benefit Association
Indiana
Athens
Bondholders Buy Covington and Macon Railroad
The Covington and Macon railroad was bought by bondholders for one million dollars and will be renamed and reorganized at once. It will be leased to the Central for the Richmond and Danville route after capital improvements. The sale occurred yesterday morning in Macon with a single bid accepted.
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Covington & Macon
Macon
The
Central
Richmond
Danville
Spiritua l Revival Spreads Throughout City Churches
Over weeks the spiritual tide rose as conversions and accessions grew in several churches. Dr Ken Gali began special services at the Eira Methodist church with strong Holy Spirit presence. Large crowds attended nightly, many leaving early to attend morning services, and business houses closed to join. The revival drew Christians from other denominations, strengthening believers and reviving the community with a broad moral uplifting felt in homes, stores, and streets.
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Kén- Gali
Eira
Methodist
Asc
Holy Spirit
Murr
Cheney and Young Offer Trames at Holman’s Stables
Cheney and Young advertise “18 the place” for trames at Holman’s Stables with telephone contact 46, promoting their services and location.
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Cheney &Young
Holman
Sermons of Rev. J. B. Culpepper Draw Large Crowds
The Weslyan Christian Advocate of Atlanta questions Culpepper sermons while noting large crowds at revival meetings led by Rev. J B Culpepper and M B Wideman. Hundreds convert with signs of awakening as critics call it unnecessary, but supporters praise sincere repentance and Gospel work without sensationalism.
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Weslyan Christian Advocate
Atlanta
J. B. Culpepper
B. Culpepper
M. B.widiame
Anu
Otiver
A .Grea
Culpeppear
Williams
Reat
Tilman
Culpepper
Elderly East Athens Woman Dies Sudden Heart Failure
An aged resident of East Athens named Mer Pat Eberbare collapsed while milking a cow yesterday afternoon and died from heart failure. Neighbors aided her, but she passed away at her home. funeral arrangements are set for tomorrow.
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Marrinx
Richard Martin
James Potter
East Athens
Potter
James Pitter
Clarke’ County
Baptist Church
East Athenis
Mer
Pat Eberbare
Orrow
Athens
Unclear May 21 Special Report From Aruanta Georgia
A fragmentary Aruanta Georgia note discusses a Western and Atlantic commission decision pending with debates over figures. It mentions a meeting tomorrow morning and names Messie Hammons Black Jordan and a possible opening and application at a post office.
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Aruanta
Western & ‘Atlantic Commission
Figares
Commission
Messié
Hammons
Black
Jordan
Johnston Reading Delights Athens Audience In 19th Century Event
A large cultured crowd at the Young Men's Christian Association hall enjoyed Richard Malcolm Johnston's readings from Old Mark Langston and related pieces. The distinguished Southerner, revisiting his Georgia childhood, delivered witty selections about courtship and youth, drawing waves of laughter. Col Johnston departs for Washington, Georgia after the event.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Richard
Malcolm Jouhnston
Georgia
Che
Audi-Nce
Lucy Cobb Institute
C. P. Willcox
Mr. Johnston
Jesse Lyons
Jan
Hancock County
Doolanna
Olman
Johnston
Athens
Col. Johnston
Washington
Look Young Skin Ad Promotes Leaurelle Oil
An old advertisement touts Leaurelle Oil to prevent wrinkles and aging. It claims the product keeps skin soft and smooth, reduces chapping, and preserves a youthful, plump appearance. Sold at druggists for 31.00 with order details to send to Wells in Jer vsy.
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Wells
Jeracy
Ex-Mayor Cregidor Sees World’s Fair Delays
Former Chicago mayor Cregidor visited and warned the World’s Fair project is behind schedule with no grounds ready. He predicted three more months before buildings are completed and urged seeking a time extension from Congress, warning of heavy financial losses without a May 1 opening. He noted favorable weather limits and cited Paris exposition admissions as a benchmark for financial viability.
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Sr. Paul
Cregidr
Chicago
Carlyon
Congress
Fatal Jump From Dummy Car In Atlanta
James Thornton of New Albany Indiana rode a dummy car in Atlanta yesterday He dropped a package and jumped to retrieve it The car was moving at high speed He struck the ground with tremendous force and died a few hours later from his injuries
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Atlant
James ‘Thornton
New
Albany
Indiana
Itvags
Prominent Walton County Citizens Die in Recent Deaths
Three prominent Walton County men Leslie G. Carter Madison Smith and William P. Snow died recently. A young man named John Starr from Logansville was buried last Sunday. An elegant shen party was held at Captain Geo M Napier's residence last night.
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Walton County
Monaon
Leslie
G. Carter
Madison Smith
William P. Snow
John ‘Starr
Logansville
Horse Found Dark Bay Mare Missing From Lot
Advertisement states a dark bay mare named Horse Found has been located on a lot. Owner caring for the animal is asked to contact RB C Ogu for retrieval and further details regarding the found horse and available animals.
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Clayton ‘Street
the Sunbeam Society
Athens Amateur Dramatic Association
Bucklen’s
Arnica Daive
Col
W. J. Morton
J. B. Culpabper
Julius Cohen &Co
Electric Bitters
Classic
Messers Nee Ee
Hancork Avenue
Baknent
Mixtina
William—Creighton
Hood
Trilla
Bais
Richard Mah Uoljohnston
Jonnston
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