Georgia Tennessee tax case outcome shocks lessees at Laxton
The special Georgia Tennessee commission ruling disallows most lessee claims while crediting only taxes paid, leaving a Georgia property tax balance of 99 644.04 and a small offset of 42 554 from 1890. Colonel Hammond announced the decision in Laxton on May 23 1890 with Maj Stahlman and Julius Brown presenting copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxton
Senate
Harrison
Special Commission
General Assembly
Dember
Npdo
Uder
Plantiff
Caid
Atlante
Therest
Javernf
Georgia
Tennessee
Tennesset
Pru
Julius Brown
Maj Stahlman
Thie
R’solutions
Hammond
Stabimian
Jessees
Sme
Jessers
Pennessee
Robbery Case Yields Prison Terms for Four Suspects
A Doylestown report says Judge Yorkes sentenced John Eldridge to eighteen years, Joseph Moritz to sixteen, Julia Sturm to twelve, and Mary Fahy to two in the Eastern Penitentiary Bucks County term. The father is serving ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Doylestown
Yorkes
John Eldridge
Joseph Moritz
Julia ‘Sturm
Eastern Penitentiary
and Mary
Fahy
Bucks
Alliance Not in the Third Party
Richmond Virginia May 23 Major Man Page president of the Farmers' Alliance in Virginia says the Alliance has no relation to the new People's party formed in Cincinnati. He states the group will not field candidates this year and will decide actions in 1892 as they monitor Republican and Democratic moves.
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Richmond
Man Page
Farmers’ Alliance
Virginia
People’s Party
Cincinnati
Farmers’ ‘Alliance
Covington and Northern forms from Covington and Macon sale
Atlanta reports Alexander Brown Skipworth Wilmer led the Covington and Macon sale reorganizing into the Covington and Northern with a one million dollar charter. Directors include W C Shaw Robert L Harrison Pat Calhoun Alex King and J A Spalding. Brown named president and Cecil Gabbett named general manager. No lease to Central Georgia yet but likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Brown
Georgia, Carolina and Northern
Central
Richmond and
Danville
Pat Calhoun
Alex. King
Jack J. Spalding
Covington & Macon
Great Trunk
Atlanta
Alexander ‘Brown
Skipworth Wilmer
Baltimore
Covington’ & Macon Railroad
Macon
Covington & ‘Northern
Brown
W. C. Shaw
Baltamore
Robert L. Harrison
New York
Pat’ Calhoun
Alex.c. King
J. A Spalding
Col
Cecil Gabbett
Georgia
West Point
Social Whirl: Athens Gathers for Summer Entertainments
The Athens social scene forecasts a lively summer with seaside, mountain retreats, watering places, and summer homes drawing citizens. Dr James Camak’s home hosted a dinner in honor of Dr William Dubose with many guests. Lillie and Ruby Mandeville hosted a party on Dougherty Street with a large group of friends. An Athenaeum entertainment is planned for tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Camak
William Dubose
Charles’ Dubose
Katie Louise Duubose
Susie Hill Johnson
Lucile Barnes
James W. Camak
Louis Camak
Albert Boylston
Lillie
Ruby Mandeville
Dougherty Street
Misees
Lilli
Mamie Lou. Hinton
Lucille Barnes
Moselle Lyndon
Annabelle Reese
Meta Steedly
Rosie Wade
Lucy Hunnicutt
Mattie Hunnicutt
Mary Erwin
Sallie Moss
Sallie Cohen
Gussie Rankin
Julian Wilson
Messrs
Dorsey
Sibley
Kendall
Lane
Yow
Wrigley
Camak
Hodgson
Hinton
Athens Park and Improvement Company
Athens
Pleasant seasonal picnics described by churches
Readable fragments note a Presbyterian picnic yesterday at Mrs. Welch's near Georgia Factory described as very merry. A Baptist picnic followed at Helican Springs with reports of a day of enjoyed pleasure.
Anniversary of Athens Junior Department of the Y M C A
The Young Men's Christian Association in Athens highlights the first anniversary of its Junior Department established to guide boys toward a virtuous path. A four o’clock program at the Presbyterian church invites the public to witness Gospel songs, scripture, prayers, talks, and a farewell song, with an account of the department’s activities and achievements.
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The
Redeemer
Presbyterian Church
Athens
Valley of Eden
Georgia Road Debuts New Train Service
Rail line records say the Georgia Road has introduced a new train on the schedule. Officials cite improved service and expanded routes as reasons for the rollout.
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THE
Georgia Road
Georgia rail line debuts new passenger train Athens to Union Point
The Georgia railroad launches a new passenger train between Athens and Union Point. Conductor Captain Hutchins notes the Canarry yellow cars and salmon baggage car as the line aims to improve service amid local complaints. Separately, Macon stockholders learn New York investors may force action to salvage the Macon and Atlantic railroad by May 25.
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Georgia Railroad
Athens
Union Point
Hutchins
Col. Dorsey
Augusta
Georgia Railroad Company
Macon Telegraph
Macon Construction Company
Macon
Macon and Savannah Construction Company
New York
Macon‘and Atlantic Railroad
Telegraph
Macon and Suavannah Construction. Company
Ing
Macon and
Atlantic Heels
Messrs Bacher,Strong
Reunion of 1881 Georgia graduates set for June event
Classic Athens prepares for a large reunion of the 1881 University of Georgia class ten years after graduation. Twenty four of the original members remain alive, while six have died. Organizers plan extensive publicity to gather scattered alumni for June 15 ceremonies and a reunion at the fountain of enduring friendships.
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University of Georgia
Vlasa
Georgia
H.chuck
David W. Meadow
H. C. Tuck
Oe R. Brown
M. W. Beek
Douglasville
Beck
Jackson
Athens
Unclear ledger like notes and incident items
Fragmentary early 1891 items include a steamer inquiry, a Chickago encampment date June 16, 1891, a San Francisco credit claim tied to Chilean rebels, carpenters labor action in St Louis, a Fort Morrow incident with a teen banana stunt, and an arrest near Gresenstod amid a grand jury indictment.
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Charleston
Chickago
San Francisco
Ees
Sh ‘Louis
Carpenters
Cne
Carpentere
Fort Morrow
John Griffith
Gresenstod
Carpets and Mattings Offer At $8 Per Roll In Athens
The advertisement proclaims the finest line of carpets and mattings, urging immediate purchase of jointless mattings at eight dollars per roll, claiming no Athens shop can duplicate this price at twelve dollars. It ends with a fleeting remark about a Mr M Myers.
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Athens
M. Myers
School Commission Seeks Government Appropriation in Georgia
In Atlanta May 23 special dispatch reports Chancellor Boggs Professor White and Mr Meldrim of the Agricultural College Commission meeting to discuss securing a federal appropriation. They propose a two thirds one third split or transfer to the commission with guarantees the negro college receives needed funds. Savannah and Americus bids are noted for extension and review. J S Dortch of Franklin County is reinstated after a hearing issue.
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Atlanta
Boggs
Prof. White
Meldrim
Agricultural College Commision
Negro College
Savannah
Americus
J. S. Dortch
Franklin County
Board of ‘School
Plumbing: J Voss Opens Shop On Clayton Street
Practical plumber J Voss advertises thorough knowledge of plumbing and steam fittings. He plans to open a shop at Talmage and Brightwell’s, Clayton Street, once a suitable location is secured. He invites patrons to call or write for service.
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Talmage & “Brightwell’s
Clayton St
Destruction of Sevusacem Topic Draws Attendees
Zeke Hige reports a leaking roof at his furniture store was cured by JJHRear's Co fire and rust proof paint. An event titled The Destruction of Sevusacem drew a leader invited audience for a lecture at 5 pm with an able speaker invited to discuss an instructive topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke Hige
Jjhrear’s & Co
Wi-T
Along the Boulevard Land Company Beautifying Land
A historical notice reports on land company efforts to beautify property along the boulevard. For rent a room house on Dougherty Street between Lumpkin and College Avenues invites applications to M. Scudder.
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Land Company
Dougherty
Lumpkin
College
Ton M. Scudder
Pat ent Leather Shoes from Hanon and Son at Myers
Fragment describes fine hand sewn patent leather shoes by Hanon and Son priced eight dollars at M Myers, with a note about Commencement provisions and a suggestion for food by King and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanon & Son
M. Myers
Daily Market Report Produce Flour and Corn Prices
New York market notes show flour futures mixed with quotes for standard and extra grades. Corn futures list No 2 and No 1 mixed contracts in cash and May June delivery with varied prices.
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Quy_ mills
New York
Rtra
Local Notices and Promotional Bits in Brief
Short snippets report sales posters from M Iyers & Co and J S King offerings, plus Thurlber’s Can Goods. A local agent N F Jackson is named general agent for Eriners Savings and Loan and Building Association. Emmanuel Church Ladies Aid plans a social at Mrs J S We Nevi 2% on Tuesday May 26 at 5 pm.
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N. F. Jackson
Eriners’ Savings and Loan ‘and Building
Ladies Aid Society-of- Emmanuel Church
Will
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Commission
Julia Sturm
Covington and Macons
Carolina
Covington and Macon
Covington and Northern
the People
WII
the Athenaum
M. A. Boys
Thins
E. c. Son
Athletic
Brunswick
Webb & Crawford’s
J. 8
King & Co
Sea of Life
Davison & Lowe
King& Co
the Fork
Nobie
Sanragere
Gos
Daily Market Report
Liverpool
Lrvmardot
Mesaueoua
Son and Astoben
Ieee
Gates
Rand
M. Iyers &Co
Thurber’s
J. S. King
Shite
Palatine
Meugane
Dune
J.-M. Reaves.& Co
Billups
Phinizy
Millerge Avenue
Davison _& ‘Lowe's
Dougherty St
Randall's
Rosa A. von der Lieth
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