Fire Laddies of Athens Win Praise for New Paid Department
Athens celebrates its paid fire department as a badge of progress and efficient service. Chief te Dorimar leads skilled firemen with a well equipped apparatus and prompt response, though water supply occasionally hampered efforts. The system, including Gainesville alarm ties, positions Athens for continued growth and public safety.
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Athens
Sli
Pioneer Hall
Gainesville
Athea
Athens Moves to Improve Water Pressure After Tower Failure
Residents face very low water pressure Thursday night as the Ban ner building third story pipes failed to run. Citizens worry a fire would sweep blocks without adequate supply, prompting city action to raise water pressure and protect property and health. An ad for imported jams and bananas appears at the end.
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T. I
Ban-Ner
Athens
Three Big Calves Raised by Mr D H Melton of Oglethorpe
Mr D H Melton of Oglethorpe County reports three calves killed recently by his farm as examples of large meat yields. An eighteen month calf weighed four hundred twenty pounds, a seventeen month calf four hundred sixteen pounds, and an eleven month calf two hundred eighty four pounds. Davison and Lowe advertised cloaks at Cort this week.
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D. E. Melton
Oglethorpe County
Maxey
Georgia
Athens Cotton Trade Push Near One Hundred Thousand Bales
The Athens cotton market shows receipts nearing 25 000 bales and eyes a final total over 100 000 as warehouses, compresses, and rail access expand. Prices are expected to improve after a slow period while the Farmers' Alliance and Georgia line shipments bolster the city’s position. Delicately, notes on local stores and hams appear alongside. Across the river, Walton H Booth dies at 69 in Watkinsville with funeral at 2 p.m. next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Farmers’ Alliance
J .H. Rucker
Georgia
Georgia, Carolina & Northern
New Athens Schools Likely Open By New Year
The council plans two new ward schools and aims to complete construction and equipment soon. The Talmadge house on Georges Street may house the Oakland Street site by January 1, with Baxter Street converted for white students once the negro schools are finished. A donated Bloomfield Lot will host East Athens whites in a rented building as the system progresses.
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Talmadge
Qeores
Jie Ovonce
Baxter Street
Bloomfield
East
Athens
Tribute of respect to Col Stevens Thomas
The Board of Directors of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company mourn the death of Col Stevens Thomas Secretary and General Agent after thirty seven years with the company. His decades of service, prudence and integrity guided the firm since 1866 and earned deep respect from colleagues. A committee notes his devotion to duty and requests publication of the resolution in city papers. Athens Ga November 6 1891.
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Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Col
Stevens Thomas
Col. Thomas
M. H. Cuarbonieer
Bufus K. Reaves
Jno A. Hunnicutt
Youxe L G. Barns
Athens
Electric Bitters praised as cure all liver and kidney ills
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, removes pimples, salts rheum, and malaria, and relieves headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, with bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar at John Crawford & Co. A Jersey heifer is also to be sold at Culeman’s at 11 o'clock Saturday.
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Frank Huffman
Burlington, Oho
Dr. King
J. Crawfara & Gots
John Crawford & Co
Culeman
Coleman
Enjoyable Time for Good Templars at Williams Lodge Supper
The Good Templars held a grand supper at Williams Lodge 1 C O F hall with over 200 attendees. Chief Templar C W Karr ordered the meeting, Capt D C Oliver presided, and Miss Leila Parr and Judge G C Thomas gave praised performances before a formal feast and social games. Palmer & Kinnebrew advertise paints at 105 Clayton Street opposite post office.
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Good Templar
Williams Lodge
1.C
Palmer & Kinnebrew’s
Clayton Street
Poat
Athens Daily Gossip and Court News Update
Classic City Chat reports Deputy Knox visiting Athens and local business moves on Clayton Street. The Hischfield and Blumenthal case heads to the supreme court while a mandamus hearing against Macon & Northern is set for the 11th. Congressman Carlton opens a Jackson Street office as work on the Savings Bank building third story nears completion and local water works issues prompt fire department use of a steamer for safety.
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Macon & Northern Road
Cemetery Street
Henry HH
Carlton
Jackson Street
Burrow Building
Washington, D. C
Athens
Savings Bank
Athens Gas and Electric Light Company
Water Works Company
Fire Department
James M Smith Amid Praise for Oglethorpe Leader
Col James M Smith of Oglethorpe County is lauded as Georgia’s leading planter with diverse ventures including cotton seed oil mills guano making stock rating and local railroading The speech praised his public spirit loyalty to country and commitment to county progress urging diversified industry and home community focus to halt population decline and wealth loss.
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Southern Alliance
James M. Smith
Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe County
Col
Peple
Ozlethorpe County
Old Oglethorpe
Athens
Elberton
Washington
Chatham
Richmond
Col. Smith
Interesting YMCA Meeting Sparks Reading Room Project
The Athens YMCA reports a productive meeting on campus guiding a handsome reading room renovation in the old Richardson building. The Crawford Herald notes the Athens dispensary sold seven thousand ninety seven dollars in the first month with a net profit of fifteen hundred fifty seven dollars, claiming tax relief for the city and county. Mrs P H Melt plans to rebuild her Milledge Avenue home after a devastating fire that destroyed the residence and its valuable library and relics of the late Chancellor Mell.
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College Young Men’s Christian Association
Richardson
Athens Dispensary
Crawford Herald
P. H. Melt
Milledge Avenue
Mell
Classified Notice for Phone Contact
An old classified line seeks contact for a new or second hand pee call or telephone with a contact named R. L. Hats and page reference P. 36.
Board and lodging offered at 713 Prince Avenue
A brief notice states that board and lodging can be had at 713 Prince Avenue, indicating residential availability and contact details likely for temporary or local lodging.
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Prince Avenue
Judge Lawson visits Carnesville amid praise and plans
In Carnesville on November 5 Judge T Lawson arrived to meet constituents and likely secure support. Rev J T Camp of Gillsville holds a Baptist church concert that night. Administrators sale yields small bids on inferior land. Farmers Alliance misses meetings due to low interest.
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Carnesville
Lawson
J.T. Camp
Gillsvill
Snow Flake Crackers Featured at Wilson's Cash Store
Housekeepers note another batch of Snow Flake and other crackers freshly baked at Wilson's Cash Store. Ovens heat up delivering crisp crackers to bake at home. Local shoppers report steady supply and affordable prices on pantry staples.
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Wilson’s Cash Store
Happy Marriage in Ogithorpe County Weds Ada Chandler
Mr A S Williford of this city married Ada Chandler yesterday at the bird’s parents residence near Watson’s mill in Ogithorpe county. Rev John F Cheney officiated. The couple, both well known, will make Athens their future home.
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Ogiethorpe County
Watson’s Mill
A. S. Williford
Ada Chandler
John F. Cheney
Surprising Testimony on Botanic Blood Balm Use
Reports from physicians in Kennesaw Georgia and Pine Bluff Arkansas praise Botanic Blood Balm B B B for curing chronic ulcers and skin sores. H L Cassidy cites his wife’s two year struggle with mouth ulcers and scrofulous sores cured after three bottles. A H Morrie notes quick leg ulcer relief after other doctors failed.
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H. L. Cassidy
Kennesaw
A. H. Morrie
Pine Bluff
Ark
For Sale A Room House on Pulaski Street
A room house is for sale at Pu laski street with sale through Bankes office. Apply at Bankes office to arrange details.
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Pulaski Street
Bankes
Children’s Hate Caps and Bonnets This Week
Davison and Lowe present a whimsical children's event featuring hats caps and bonnets. Participants and families are invited to join, enjoy crafts and a playful parade through downtown. Activities include costume displays and prizes for creative attire.
Davison & Lowe Sell Ladies Cloaks and Children Hats
The inventory at Davison and Lowe in New York includes a sale of ladies cloaks and children's hats caps and bonnets as part of a price reduction event.
Wanted loan offer with real estate as security
Wording seeking to borrow $400 or $600 for 6 or 12 months. Security listed as real estate at a Bas ingee address with Banner Office listed. No named individuals or organizations beyond generic references.
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Basingee
Care Banner Office
Better Highways and Prof Strahan Lead Road Effort
The Southern Alliance Farmer lauds Prof C M Strahan of the State University for spearheading road improvement plans. It commends the Atlanta Road Congress initiative and argues good roads boost farm income, livestock welfare, vehicle savings, and market access across Georgia.
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Southern Alliance
Road Congress
Atlanta
Athens
C. M Strahan
The
State University
Drofessor
Strahan
Georgia
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Endorsed as Liver Health Aid
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure for biliousness and constipation. It claims to cleanse the liver, eliminate impurities, and promote healthy function with minimal discomfort, labeling the product the best liver pill.
Katie Putnam Delights With Love Finds a Way at the Grand
Erie Putnam earns praise in a bright comedy drama at the Grand theater. Katie Putnam appears as an impetuous young woman in love, delivering songs including Love Finds a Way, while Edwin Gardner as Samuel Smirks shines as a topical and expressive comic foil.
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Katie Putnam
Boquet
Edwin Gardner
Samuel Smirks
Erie Putnam
San Antonio Express
Buckien's Arnica Duzive for Skin Ailments and Piles
Ad claims Buckien's Arnica Duzive cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains varns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by John Crawford & Co. wholesale and retail druggists.
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John Crawford & Co
Holesa
Anc
Ratall Druggicts
Fat Men's Club Delights Audiences Despite Lights Out
The Fat Men's Club presented a popular comedy last evening with J C Stewart delivering a strong performance. The Garnella brothers impressed with gymnastic feats, and Lillie Alleyne and Georgia Lingard added song and dance features. The Albion brothers showed potential, but a gas light outage in act four caused darkness and challenged the cast, yet the audience remained good-humored and entertained.
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J.C. Stewart
Stewart
Garnella Brothers
Lillie Alleyne
Georgia Lingard
Albion Brothers
Wood for sale dry seasoned lumber available by order
560 cords of Oak and pine wood offered by C. J. O Farrell. Dry seasoned lumber in any quantity. Orders promptly filled. College avenue and Clayton Street location.
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C. J. O'Farrell
College Ave
Clayton Street
Murderer Hanged in Sandersville Ga
Tom Webb, a negro accused of rape, was hanged at three oclock in Sandersville Georgia. He denied guilt to the end and made no statement at the gallows.
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Sandersville
Tom Webb
Room Needed Prompting Clearance of Ladies and Children's Wear
In New York the firm 1 Wison & Lowe advertises a sale to dispose of its entire line of Ladies and Children's Cloaks Hats Caps and Bonnets at cost as space is urgently needed and the stock must be cleared this week.
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New York
Wison & Lowe
Democratic Path to Victory Seen for 1892
Washington reports a consensus that the November results clear the way for a Democratic win in 1892. Tariff reform emerges as the party's campaign issue as Republicans face dwindling support over free coinage and Farmers Alliance fears, while Dash for Fassett and Campbell assignments shape internal battles and possible future Senate contests.
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Washington
Blaine
Farmers’ Alliance
Democratic Party
Harrison
Fassett
Campbell
New York Sun
McKinley
Ohio
Sherman
Foraker
Senate
Through the Head A Farmer Slays Child During Woodchuck Snare
A West Virginia farmer named Wilson near Wolf Summit, angered by groundhog damage, shot a girl watching him from a stump, killing the child instantly. The incident occurred as he aimed at what he believed was a woodchuck, sparking a fatal mishap.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Wilson
Wolf Summit
Bailey
Ian
Woc
Fine 150 Acre Farm Near Athens For Sale
Land about 150 acres seven miles from Athens on the G C N extends from the C N railway line with in reach of a half hundred yards of Dowdy P O. Plenty of wood on the place to pay for it. Finely watered and a bargain. Apply at Banner office.
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Athens
P. O
Tragic Death of Truck Peddler in Atlanta
Daniel Ledbetter a 60 year old truck peddler of 73 Gartrell street died in an Atlanta wholesale store after falling near an elevator beam while taking a drink. The coroner's jury ruled accidental death.
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Daniel Ledbetter
Gartrell Street
J. M. B. Carlton
Ledbetter
Notice to Trespass on Opera House Property
Notice warns that all trespassing on Opera House property will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Citizen John Jones Sought After Cash Vanishing From Atlanta Office
John Jones, a feeble citizen from Chattanooga, sought admission to a Confederate home in Atlanta but vanished with $2 after working as a clerk at the Central hotel. Police chase him across the region as of November 6, with reports of sightings in several counties.
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Atlanta
John Jones
Jones
Chattanooga
Meeks
T. C Davenport
Spartenourg
Fine Westen Meats for Everybody at J N Booth and Co
Local notice announces Fine Westen Meats for Everybody at J N Booth and Co. credits and distribution details appear in a brief ad style classified item. The readable text presents a promotional headline tied to a supplier and retailer.
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J. N
Booth &-Co
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D. HK. Melton
Ogle
Thorpe County
Cort
Davison & Lowe
Kingham Best
California
Across the River
Mr. Walton H. Booth
Watkinsville
Walton H. Booth
Booth
George Mason
Harris
Galloway, Lembert & Co
Col Stevens Thomas
Electric Bitters
Good Templars
Classic
Surmirr Knox
John Knox
Moss Latimer & Johnson
Hancock Avenue
Hull Street
Supreme Court
Hischfield and Blumenthal
Joe Bressinge
Presbyterian Sunday School
C W. Baldwin
Messrs
Julius Cohen & Company
Hanpsowx
Carithera & Betts
Pew
Alliance Farmer
R. L. Hats
Old Franklin County
Mr. A. S Whilford
Sdavison & Lowe
Cosl Lds Wese
Cc.m. Strahan
Grand
Buckien’s
Arnica Duzive
FAT Men's Club
Sile
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