Athens Public Schools Close for Summer with Closing Exercises
Athens public schools end the scholastic year with a nine thirty closing program at Washington Street school. Students display industrial work from card board embroideries to maps and drawings while the diploma ceremony and Burke medal award honor the top scholar. Parents and public are welcome to attend.
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Athens
Washington Street
Burke Shi
E. W. Burke
Washingtn Street
Ryupi
Essoo
Branro
Inquest Finds No Poison in Fannie Rowsey Case
Coroner W H Sorrow reports Fannie Rowsey died of a blood disease suspected to be syphilis after a nighttime poisoning rumor. Juries exhumed body but no autopsy done. no evidence of poison found. Local roads case keeps public road open. ordinary court duties noted.
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Carnesville
W. H. Sorrow
West Bowerville
Fannie Rowsey Colored
Jim
Haley Gaines
Imade
Court of Ordinary
Daniel McKenzie
W R. Dittle
Lawrenceville
W. Tand
J. H. Duncan
Elbert County
Mary Crawford
Marion Crawford
Mra Crawford
G. M
Miss Azulia
Herndonnot Elberton
Rela
J. M. Carson
J. M. Carson! Left’ Here “Tyeaterday
Harmony ‘Grove
D. A. Carson
Andrew
Joe Burruss
Olan
Rhce
Wyly
Indy
Mattie Cr
Georgia Editors Set for Atlanta Trip to Chicago
Georgia Press Association plans its twenty third annual meeting in Atlanta on June 16 1891 with an excursion by rail to Chicago and a lakes cruise to Mackinac Detroit and Put in Bay. Major W L Glessner invites editors to bring one representative per paper and possibly a companion for the trip lasting about fifteen days.
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Chicago
Georgia
Georgia’ State Press Association
Atlanta
Alajor W. L. Glessner
Association
Glessner
Americus
The
Georgia Press Association
Mackinac
Detroit
Put-in-Bay
Cincinnati
S.M. Felton
Tennessee
Virginia
Lakes Michigan
Huron
Erie
W. L. Giessner
Press Association
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, colds, and lung trouble. Promises relief or money back and offers sample bottle at Crawford’s Drug Store with large sizes priced 50c and $1.00.
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J.crawfords & Co
Robbery Attempt Ends With Shooting At Home School
A nearby officer responds to a call at the Home School about two in the morning. Patrolman Prather confronts a lurking negro who fled as shots were fired. The suspect escaped over a wire fence and left no traces of whether he was hit.
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Prather
Quarrel in Joonescoro Arkansas Ends with Separation
In Joonescoro Arkansas on May 26 two young men identified as Johnson and Coward became involved in a quarrel. The dispute escalated but was promptly separated, with authorities or bystanders intervening to prevent further violence.
Southern Mutual Insurance policyholders meeting
The regular meeting of the policy holders of the Southern Mutual Insurance Co. will be held at the company's office in Athens Ga on Tuesday June 2, 1891 at 11 o'clock A M. Thomas, Secretary.
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Southern” Mutual Insurance Co
Athens Ga
TaoMas
Sec
Cotillion Club Attracts Local Young Men
A note highlights growing interest in a cotillion club as local young men seek organized social events. The item emphasizes the club’s appeal and community involvement in arranging dances and gatherings.
Cotillion Club Forms In Athens With June Debut
A social group known as the Cotillion Club was organized yesterday in Athens. Officers named include Guy C. Hamilton as president and James C. Mell as secretary. The club plans a first dance on June 11 at the new opera house to coincide with University Commencement.
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Athens
Guy Co. Hamilton
Plage
The
Athenaeum
Cobbham
Opera House
Burntcore Artists Entertain a Good Audience at Randall's Minstrels
Randall's Minstrels performed to a fair Opera audience last night with strong singing by Darby Parcell Plunkett and Howard. The Jackson Corbett fight imitation and stump speeches drew laughs as the cast mocked country life with cans and hats on stage. Overall the entertainment was a success despite parts of the show drawing mixed reactions.
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Randall
Darby, Parcell
Plunkett
Howard
Jackson ‘Corbett
James. Howard
Scott “Thornton
Zeke Hage Credits Paint Firm for Leak Free Roof Fix
Zeke Hage says his furniture store roof leaked until J A Ieaves & Co applied their fire and dust proof paint. The painting stopped the leaks and protected the interior from dust and smoke.
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Zeke- Hage
J. Ai Eaves & Co
Great Road Rumblings for Georgia Carolina & Northern
Railroad chatter centers on a proposed great road linking Georgia and the Carolinas. Public interest grows as planners weigh routes and funding possibilities for a major transportation corridor.
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Georgia’ Carolina & Northern
Northeast Georgia welcomes Georgia Carolina and Northern rail line
The region cheers the Georgia Carolina and Northern rail route linking Athens to Norfolk via steamship connections and the Macon and Northern line. Officials discuss improvements, project leadership, and potential shop locations in Atlanta and Athens while bonds and financing progress continue for the Macon and Atlantic railway.
Fresh Chickens Eggs at King & Co
Reader note directs to King & Co at J.8 for fresh chickens and eggs. Blurred text suggests a call to place orders or visit the shop.
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King & Co
Police pistol misfire wounds man in Atlanta alley
Off duty policeman Newport Landford seated in an alley by the Atlanta police station discharged his 88 Smith and Wesson pistol when the hammer slipped. A bullet struck a man at a livery stable door and he was carried to the station for aid.
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Atlanta
Newport Landford
Gossip and News of Athens Day by Day
Athens readers get a blend of social notes and city happenings. Mrs Bone of Georgia factory has died after a brief illness while her husband battles pneumonia. Rev A W Williams of Thomson Ga visits and will stay for several days. Em Manuel church lawn party raises funds for the church. The summer session of the Georgia legislature begins in July. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as a health tonic for blood disorders.
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Bone
S .Diana
Henry Bone
F Georgia Factory
A.W. .Williams
Methodist Church
Thomson ,Ga
Jolly excursion to Lexington with Judge Lester’s party
A group from Granite City traveled by Georgia road to Lexington to visit Judge Geo H. Lester on his fiftieth year as Clerk of Oglethorpe County. They toured the terminal, admired the Ogrethorpe granite quarries, enjoyed a dinner with the judge’s daughters, heard music from Herr Krankett, and departed as rain began, noting Lexington’s civic progress and the judge’s long service.
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Judge
Georgia Road
Crawford
Lexington
Geo. H. Lester
Oglethorpe
A.s Chief
Connally
Alec
Gov. Gilmore
Wm. M. Howard
Court House
Eustor
Hinesville Court Concludes Adjourned Criminal Term
The Georgia superior court at Hinesville adjourned after a week with a full docket and unresolved criminal cases. Wright Wells received a life sentence for murder with recommendation. Andrew R. Dean was acquitted in the case tied to an alleged killing in king Solomon’s jail era. Oxentine He Dr. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial advertised as a bowel cure.
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McIxTosa
Hinesville
Wright Wells
King Solomon
John Ryan's Sons Store Falls Into Sheriff Rackets
In Lakra Georgia May 26 the John Ryan's Sons store collapsed amid a looming mortgage foreclosure. A sheriff foreclosed and took control as creditors claim liabilities may top 750000 to 1000000 dollars with assets limited to stock and accounts. Col Albert Cox and Walter R Brown advised Ryan as receivership looms.
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Messrs. Rosser& Carter
Marshall J. Clarke
Clarke
Ryan
Walter
R. Brown
Albert Cox
Cox
N. J. Schloss& Co
New York
Opening for a live canvasser at Banner office
A live canvasser position is advertised with applications accepted at the Banner office. The notice lists Tharber's Can Goods and J. S. King & Co. as referenced entities in the recruitment context.
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Banner Office
Tharber’s Can
J. S. King & Co
Call Is Re elected In Tight Florida Legislature
Tallahassee May 26 Special At 12 05 this morning the caucus adjourned sine die The motion offered and supported by Call s supporters led to a long orderly discussion The vote stood 49 to 47 with the speaker not voting two absent Roll call in the senate showed seventeen absent as they left town to avoid quorum in joint session Call received 51 Mays 1 Call declared elected by a majority of the entire legislature Call now addresses the Legislature as jubilant supporters claim no election under United States initiates and a contest may follow
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Tallawassie
Fla
Senate
Call
Mays
Commencement Dining Tip and Rental Notice
If you want something nice to eat for Commencement go to J S King and Co for a dining recommendation. For rent a six room house on Doughbetty Street between Lumpkin and College avenue. Apply to A M Scudder.
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Strong Street
W. C. Orr
Webb_& Crawford's
CSE
J.S. King & Co
Doughbetty
Romer
J King &C
Tragedy Near Petersauna Ends With Two Die
In Petersauna Indiana May 26 two farmers Joshua Dean and William Johnson are found dead after a dispute in Sprinkles buggy. Johnson is shot through heart and left wrist while Sprinkles dies next morning from a single shot. Both men had been drinking and had grudges. Johnson’s money and weapons found at the scene.
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PeTersauna
Ind
Joshua Dean
William Johnson
Lafayette
Sprinkles
Dean
Johnson
Hey
Oaener
Rinkles
Oakland
Ralph Smith
Pinney’s
Smith & Wesson
Undertaker’s
Our County
Megro Villain Rapist Rumors Spark Lynching Hunt in Reynolds
In Reynolds Georgia on May 26 a mob swarmed Gen Gordon's plantation area after news that Henry Jordan a black man accused of raping Mrs Jarrel was hiding in a swamp. Despite a night-long search no trace was found. The crowd implied local Black families sheltered him and faced guilt over the alleged crime.
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Reynolds
Henry Jordan
Sina
Rome to Hire Charitable Hospital Donated by Dr Battey
Rome Georgia welcomes a charitable hospital donated by eminent surgeon Dr Robert Battey. The city accepts the buildings and will equip them immediately to serve the needy. The project follows long local talk about establishing a hospital and highlights Battey’s public spirited gift for the residents’ benefit.
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Robert Battey
Rome
Robert ‘Battey
Batter
United States
Dattey
Henry
Chaotic Odds From Early Baseball Standings
Fragmentary ledger shows National League teams including Cincinnati and Philadelphia with scattered scores and records. References to Cleveland New York Chicago and Boston appear amid broken lines and stray names. a stray note mentions Miss F E King and a bakery or poultry ad with J King & C.
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National League
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
Cleveland
Wench
York
New York
Chicago
Anne
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Holman
Georgia’ Library
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Southern, Mutual Insurance
Cotillion Club
Yas Ai
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Buffalo
N. Y
Burntcore
Covington’& Macon
Georgia Carolina and Ports
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Depines
Piedmont
Norfolk Virginia
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New “York
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Richmon& Danville
Georgia Carolina & North
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Calhoun
King and Spalding
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Northern
John M. Brotherson
Les
Georgia Cardlinat& Northern
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Heanes
Medtn
Savannah
Atlantic
Atlantic Railroad
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Bright
Tae
Exrcrare
pWeene
Ladies of
Manuel Church
Georgia Law Makers
Hood
Granite City
Hinesville Court
Georgia’ Court
John Ryan
Sherute
Laxra
Imeets
Almoat
Steve Ryan
L. Aout
Eve TV
Mierchan's
H. B. Claflin & Co
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F.E. King
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