Remains of Gen Elijah Clarke in Wilkes county debated
The Washington Reporter details a Georgia dispute over moving General Elijah Clarke’s remains from Wilkes to Athens for a monument. Wilkes residents and Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution object, arguing Clarke should rest on Wilkes soil. A marble grave marker reportedly existed, later destroyed. locals recall Clarke properties and Clarke landmarks nearby.
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Elijah Clarke
Wilkes Vunty
Athos
Daughters of the Revolution
Kattly Deek
Washington, Gs
Wilkes Conty
Gen. Clarke
Washington
Efish Clarke
Daughters of the Revolu Hon
Athens
Gn. Clarke
Creek
Wilkew Gon
Clarke
Wilkes County
White
Georgia
Gen
Woodbun
Gov. Clarke
Elbert
Oglethorpe
Greene
Elijab Clarke
Xrava
Moe
City ordinance on pens for bogs and pigs
Notice cites City Code Section 422 restricting bog or pig pens from April 1 to October 1 each year. Pen must be at least forty feet square and not exceed two animals per pen. Ordinance will be strictly enforced.
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Cryten Seeltss
Growth of a colt to a Crown horse and Kealth’s death tale
The article sketches a colt’s rough early form transforming into a crowned horse with markings and a blue roan tint, noting market value impact. It then recounts the legend of Kealth, the Scottish king, slain by a bronze statue armed with a death device and a jewel touched by a fatal trigger.
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Kealth
Keaith
Scothiid
Pennella
Wilts
Amehine
Wonder
Uke
Fennella
English Curate’s Unlikely Marriage Sparks Parish Scandal
A English curate wed a much older widow amid surprise in his parish. He then pursued a young fiancée whose frivolous conduct caused remorse. He offered to settle for release but was refused as he battled to break the engagement. The involved mother pressed the match for her choice.
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le Exelinest
Followed the King and the South Sea Island King Consul
The narrative describes a long oath delay and eventual appointment of a consul who traveled worldwide. After a delayed sworn oath, the official was deemed fully qualified to enter his consulship following a voyage and a mission to locate the island king in the brush. The sequence spanned months and involved state department archives.
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State Department
South Sea Island
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advert claimed child friendly cough remedy acts at the source of coughing. It asserts rapid relief for coughs, croup, and colds by soothing inflammation and aiding breathing without stomach intake.
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Corea
Draggista
Money Recovered After Pocketbook Theft Scandal
James Shirley, Pierpont Morgan of the Gypsy Band, declined to press charges against a negro accused of stealing his pocketbook containing a hundred dollar bill. The incident occurred after a camp fire near the Georgia railroad when Shirley helped fight the blaze. The accused was arrested, then released after Shirley chose not to prosecute, with funds returned to the owner. The report also includes an unrelated Ohio affidavit about Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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James Shirley
Pierpont Morgan
Gypsy Band
July Thompson
Thampoon
M. & L Morris
Calp
Shirley
Shackelford and Brand in Athens Gossip
This week's Banks Coup Journal notes Ron Thos J Shackelford a leading young Athens lawyer who visited recently. He is said to be eyeing the solicitor general office, with Charley Brand a possible rival. Locals praise Shackelford and express interest in the outcome.
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Ty Journal
Ron
Thos
J. Shackelford
Athens
Shackelford
Tay
Charley Brand
Qar
Mr. Brand
Clifton flour promotion claims supreme quality
A local advertisement touts Clifton flour made from Kentucky wheat, promising the best floor in the market. It urges readers to try Clifton flour with the note that proof lies in its use for tread cake and pastry.
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Jast
Kentucky
G&a
Peculiar Daily Life of Thiers and Notices
A collage of notes on M Thiers detailing his early rising at six, morning routines, meals, walks, and Mediterranean tastes. Additional items mention Cambridge exam pranks, a cure advertisement for Boaches German Syrup, oyster trade notes, and a testimonial praising Obenderlisin's Pain Balm.
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Thiers
Provence
Marseilles
Mediterranean
Duchesse Galtera
Cornhill Magazine
Jefferson City anecdotes and Clay letter excerpt shared
A 1798 Henry Clay letter from Philadelphia is cited, criticizing war urges and finance in Congress. The column recounts weather and yellow fever impacts on trade, plus various short items about Electric Bitters, a Missouri legislator tale, an 1877 labor confrontation, and a Kodol Dyspepsia ad with White Plains, Kentucky, testimonials.
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J & King
American Congress
Philadelphia
Henry Clay
Alexander Hunter
Virginia
Clay
United States Navy
Portugal
Prussia
Federariat
Favorite Prescription Restores Health After Long Suffering
After eight years of misery and two failed operations a woman recovered her health in three months using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The remedy promotes regularity, strengthens nerves, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures female weakness. A 1008 page Common Sense Medical Adviser is offered free on receipt of postage.
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Pierce
Common Sense Medical Adviser
K. R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Mad Dogs Slain After Athens Mad Dog Rampage
A mad dog chase in Athens ends with the animal slain near the National Bank after frothing at the mouth and dashing through Hancock Avenue Lumpkin and Broad streets. Dr. D. D. Quillian’s dog and several others are killed as townspeople pursue the infected animal amid widespread alarm.
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Athens
D. D. Quillian
Hancock Avenas
Mr. Arnold
Hancocks Veins
Lumpkin Street
Athenwam
Broad Street
the National Bank
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Nursing Mothers
A health ad urges nursing mothers to use Scott's Emulsion to boost scarce breast milk and aid babies. It claims thin, weak infants gain strength when mothers take the product, and promises a free sample offer limited to readers who respond.
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Scott
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