Richmond & Danville Interests Stir Georgia Rail Scene
Georgia railroad tensions rise as Covington & Macon sale nears. Central’s lease talks with Richmond Terminal and Georgia Pacific continue amid market gains nationwide. Athens looms as a pivotal junction. investors assess bonds, new stock issues, and potential lease arrangements for a major southeastern trunk line.
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Richmond:& Danville Co
Richmond & Danville
Georgia
Athens
Central
Carolina
Richand & Danville
B.P. Alexander
New York
Georgia Pacific
Alexander
Richmond Terminal Company
Georgia Pavilic
Branstreet’s
Grangers
Central Western
Trank
Covington and Macon
Georgia Southern
Athens Industrial Boom Showcases Athens Foundries
Dr E D Newton supervises the Industrial Census as Athens and the state tune up a booming industrial scene. The E S Lyndon Company foundry and new three story machine shop building expand capacity and promise large capital investments. Fleming Brothers’ Athens Foundry continues modernization while serving Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and beyond. The Georgia Carolina and Northern rail road machine shops may come to Athens, enlarging the city’s industrial footprint.
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Athens
E. 8
Lyndon ‘and Company
Atlanta
Bailey
Indusd
E. S. Lyndon
BaMeu
Georgia
Fleming & Company
WOLKS
Fleming Brothers
Icv
Alabama
South Carolina
Enea
S.a
Ria
Edwin D. Newton
Carolina
Northern Railroad
Dyspeptic Elixir Promises Quick Cure for Stomach Ailments
Advertisement for Dr Holt's Dyspeptic Elixir Co Montezuma Ga offers a cure for fullness in the stomach nausea vomiting acidity flatulence head heaviness giddiness bowels irregular heart palpitations and low spirits. One bottle costs 1.00 with bottles doubled in size offered.
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Holt
Dr. Holt
The Mayor Talks in Quiet Athens Court
The Athens mayor’s court met in a small session with a quiet audience. Satter was fined for disorderly conduct, while Arthur and Lester faced fines plus costs. Clarente Bush, Tom Mapp, Ike Osborne, and others received penalties for street disturbances and violations with respective costs.
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Athens
Arthurey
Costa
Eure
Lala Lester
Clarente_ Bush
Tom Mapp
Coste
Ike Osborne
Indigestion Sufferer in Eatonton Finds Relief
Captain J. H. Adams of Eatonton Georgia reports continuous neuralgia from indigestion during the summer of 1883. He credits Dr. Holt's Dyspeptic Elixir as the only remedy that relieved him, and notes it is for sale by SI druggists.
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J. H. Adams
Eatonton
Gant Defends Culpepper in Athens Sermon Controversy
Larry Gantt writes in defense of Reverend Culpepper, praising his open heart, sincere Christianity, and impressive, non sensational sermons in Athens. He says Culpepper’s work in Atlanta improved many lives, refutes misrepresentations, and urges locals to judge him by his actions rather than reports.
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Nhl Anidbeben
Hound-All
Athens
Culp R
Tueveday
Fme
Culpepper
Will
Ami
Sam Jones
W. D.anderson
Yuulor
Cilpésppér
Atlanta
Jesus ‘Christ
Uulpepper
Seeran Wim Weasel
Mr.Culpppérs
T. L. Gant
Col. T. Lgantz
Alliance
Banmik
Baxner
Col. Gantt
Ines
The
Col.Gantt
Livingston
Ibas
General Assembly
Sis
Wais Pauould
Pees
Geor. Com
Vention
Sentral Union
Eee
Tom Dooley Retires From City Cart Driving
Tom Dooley retires from driving the city cart after fourteen years. He cites health and stiffness that prevent him from stooping to clean streets and driving the cart. He loves the old cart but suspends work, saying Athens streets are deteriorating since he stopped.
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Tom Dooley
Eer
May Songer
Athens
Dooley
Mabry Adverts Turnips and Onions at State's Rights Street
Gojo G Mabry lists Spring Turnips and Onions at 608 State's Rights St inviting customers to visit the local roadside stand.
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Gojo G. W. Mabry
Athens Daily Gossip and Events Roundup
Athens readers get a daytime snapshot of local happenings with notes on a preacher’s Atlanta trip likely sermon tonight, a new Athenaeum club house plan, Randall’s Minstrels at the Opera House, a First Baptist Church prayer meeting, and local business updates on Fire and Rust proof paint plus other social items.
Georgia College Commencement Program Outlined
The article previews the upcoming commencement at the Georgia college, detailing events from June 11 to the closing reception on Wednesday night. It highlights speakers, class poems, debates, a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Lansing Burrows, and the various Society orations and prize events leading to diplomas. It notes Col Hammond’s anticipated speech and Mrs. H C White’s reception, with a busy schedule of literary addresses, debates, and senior activities.
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Mary Wm. E
Boggs
Willv
W. E. Christie
Eugene’ Black
A.C. Newell
Phi Apees
J. C. Blasingame
T.ad
Shackleford
C.r.'nisbet
Demosthenian
Lansing Burrows
Augusta
Burrows
Georgia
Phi Kappa Society
P. W. Breitenbacher
C. R. Nisbet
J. C. Hoyle
S. B. Yow
Steve Barris
Green-Johnson
Henry Love
Harry ‘Alexander
Clem Evens
B. ‘G. Smith
Ham‘mond
Atlanta
Hammond
S.H
Sibley
Adam Boggs
W.G. Park
Lewis Brown
Juf
Lewis J.C. Blasiengame
Harwel
Marion Hull
P.S. Arkwright
University of Georgia
Blood impurity blamed for malaise says cure lies in health
Fragmentary remarks attribute chronic fatigue to blood impurity and system disorder. A reader cites doctors and a tonic as remedies, claiming natural strength returns with proper care and rest.
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St Ga
New Manhattan Life Agency Opens in Atlanta
Mr James G West of West Obear Atlanta arrives in Athens to establish an agency for the Manhattan Life Insurance Company of New York. Mr N G Jackson named agent and will pursue business, with West remaining days in the city to boost the new agency and match rivals.
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James G.” West
West
Obear
Atlanta
Athens
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
New-York
Ngf. Dackeon
Agenit
Herseek
West- W
Jackson
Toorberttici in Gooilé wt J. S. King
A brief note shows Toorberttici connected with Gooilé and J S King in a historical context. The fragment hints at a local association or event involving these names. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
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G Toorberttici
Gooilé
J. S. King
Splendid Lecture Draws Curious Audience at M C A Rooms
Mr A L Halle delivered a strong lecture at the M C A rooms on Sunday afternoon, drawing about thirty listeners despite rain. The talk lasted 35 minutes and impressed attendees who expect a repeat address at a future date.
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Hull
Whippings in Newcastle Jail Yard Bring Crowd
In Newark Delaware on May 25 nine men were whipped in the jail yard. Seven of the punished were colored with five lashes each and two others received ten lashes. Two colored men whipped last week for theft stood in the pillory for an hour as a warning for assault on an officer. A large crowd witnessed the punishments.
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Wuameron
Del
Newcastle
Shoah
Color line drawn in Memphis construction strike
In Memphis on May 25 a color line split workers on a seven story office building. Painters plasterers and carpenters quit after the contractor assigned three colored painters. bricklayers remain the only union cooperating with the colored trades. The Barbers' Union also began a campaign against cheap colored shops, prompting other unions to impose fines on customers who use colored barbers.
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Memphis
Barbers
Vsiion Lbs
Momks
Pastor Arrested In Duquosne For Counterfeit Coin Plot
In Cuicano on May 25 Captain Porter of the US secret service arrested Reverend Jeremiah Holmes pastor of a Campbellite church at Duquosne Ill on charges of making counterfeit coins. Authorities say Holmes was linked to a counterfeit gang active five years ago in Duquosne and four members were sent to the penitentiary. Holmes has been under surveillance since then.
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Cuicano
Porter
United States ‘Secret Service
Jeremiah Holmes
Duquosne
Ill
Holmes
United States
The General's Son a Gambler Creditor Rumor
London reports Bramwell Booth son of General Booth of the Salvation Army is said to be a creditor for ten thousand dollars in a bankrupt stock case involving a man named Taylor. The St James Gazette notes the claim may imply stock gambler activity and calls for sanctions.
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London
St. James
Fatal fall at Block's establishment elevator shaft
A Black man at Frank E. Block's store on the Pryor and Alabama streets corner stepped into a floor opening at the elevator landing and fell several feet to the bottom of the building. He was found unconscious and is reported in grave condition with probable death.
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Atlanta
Frank E. Block
Pryor and
Alabama Streets
Wanted good appetite by taking Hued's Sureaparilla
Advertisement note promises a cure for sick headaches and improved digestion by using Hued's Sureaparilla. The claim urges readers to gain a good appetite with ease.
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Hued
Fatal Mistake Ends Life of Congressman Houk in Knoxville
Congressman L C Houk died this morning in Knoxville after accidentally drinking arsenic at a drug store. A glass with arsenic solution was mistaken for water. emetics and other treatments failed to save him. The incident occurred after he requested a drink of water at the counter.
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Houk
Junior Department of Y M C A Holds Anniversary Meeting
The Junior Department of the YMCA celebrated its first anniversary at the Presbyterian church with about forty members present. Officers led a program of hymns, Bible reading, a Bible drill, Lord's Prayer in unison, and remarks by officers including President Hull and Secretary Orr. Prof. Bran son praised Chairman C A Rowland and forecast a bright future under his leadership.
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Presbyterian Church
Deupree Hunnicutt
Chas. Roland
Bunison
Soerte
Valley of Eden
Homs C.hull
Fred Orr
Sec’y
Will Moss
E. C. Branson
Haid
C .A. ‘Rowland
Rowland
Sion
Leprosy Panic at Louisville Depot Sparks Flight
A well dressed traveler at Louisville Short Line depot was suspected of leprosy after his raw face and missing nails alarmed onlookers. Doctors confirmed the disease to be leprosy and authorities moved to quarantine him, with Mayor ordering detention at the pest house for isolation.
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Louisville
Ivan
Wm.c. Fiat
Covington
Hall
Caié
Taylor
Iity ‘Hospital
Barbour
Sapok
Entis
Prc
Cit Rena
Normal School Plan Adopted by Atlanta Board of Education
The Atlanta Board of Education approved establishing a normal school term for teachers to be held in the high school hall with a 400 seat capacity. About 430 teachers are expected to attend, with invitations extended to teachers statewide. Governor Northen and School Commissioner Bradwell support the move toward normal education.
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Gate City
Atlanta
Atlanta Board of Education
P. J. Moran
Board
Moran
Northen
Bradwell
Merchant credits doctor with saving child’s life
A large commission merchant Mr W L Fain states he owes the life of his child to Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial. The remedy is said to act gradually and without causing constipation, according to the account in the clipping.
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W.L. Fain
Dr. Biggers
Huckleberry
Doubts and Spectacles Highlight House Speech and Jeweler Claim
Hon Morse cites engines to threaten bodies and family peace in a house speech. Skiff the Jeweler touts Diamond Spectres as unmatched among spectacles and promotes low prices and cash sales.
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A. Morse
Mars
House of Representatives
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BIG R & D
Covington & Northern
Covington & Macon
Increase, Co. & M
Bible Superior Court
Covington and
Macon
Alexander Brown
Skipworth Wilmer
Mr. Brown
Richmond
Danville
Baltimore
Danielaville Monitor
Broadriver
Powers
Monitor
Madison
Westmorepe Santo
ED D. Newton
Klein & Martin's Bhops
Larry.gantt
Gantt
Andian
Tom
Bright
Sreszy
Mes Boorse
Mre
Asa M-Bdeth
Jesra
Atuewazum
the Athenaeum
R.L. Reaves
Franklin
Billups
Randall’é Minétrels
Opera House
Gail Borden Eagle
Genteneed
Atic
OF Georgia's College
MEN and Boys
Anew Agency
Manhattan Life, Insurance ‘Co
Delaware
A- Gambler
Arsenig
Wells
Jorvey City
Anormal School
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