Death recalls a sermonist who preached his own funeral
Rev. N. W. Pridgeon, aged about eighty eight, died at High Schools Athens after a long life in the gospel. Four years ago he staged a funeral sermon in a grove near his home before over five thousand people, preaching from a Bible laid on his pine coffin. The event, viewed as remarkable, marked a lasting memory for all who witnessed it. His interment will take place in Oconee county. among his children is R. K. Pridgeon of Athens.
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N. W. Pridgeon
Pridgeon
Oconee County
R. K. Pridgeon
Athens
Mr. Pridgeon
High Shoals Road
Twillez
Uuborn
First Georgia County Chooses Hill Delegates to State Convention
Poll in Cedartown selected Hill delegates for the Georgia State convention meeting in Atlanta May 18. The Cedartown gathering endorsed the Ocala platform and pledged to support the National Democratic convention in Chicago. Delegates include Col J S Davitt Editor E B Russell Col J K Barton Col F A Itsin Maj W C Bunn and Capt J A Tucker.
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Poll
Georgia
Hill
Atlanta
Cedartown
J. 5. Davitt
P Ik County Alliance
E. B. Russell
J. K Barton
F. A. Itsin
W. C. Bunn
J. A. Tucker
Chicago
John Floyd Arrested for Stealing Clothes
Marion Higgins reported missing clothing and other items from his room at the G C N depot area. He encountered John Floyd wearing the stolen coat and shoes, leading to a warrant and Floyd's arrest by Policemen Moon and Sorrells. Floyd to be imprisoned in Clarke County jail this morning.
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John Floyd
Marion Higgins
Jno
Floyd
Moon and Sorrells
Clarke County
Horrible Torture Tale After Town Drunkard Visits Dye House
An Athens citizen, after purchasing liquor at a dispensary, drinks repeatedly and walks home in a storm. He is taken to the Athens Manufacturing dye room, where steam and heat cause visions of hell. A bystander rescues him. he vows to quit “dispensary juice” after the terrifying ordeal.
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Athens
Hell
Old Sol
Athers Manufacturing Company
How to Cook a Wife and Other Oddities
A humorous, satirical column compares cooking a wife to cooking a husband, noting varied temperaments and the ongoing joke of perfecting a recipe. It invites readers to repair Watchers and Jewelry at Skiff the Jeweler, promising fair pricing and reliable service.
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Tras
Death of Mr Shannon Finch Near City
Mr Shannon Finch died yesterday morning at about 6 30 at his home a few miles from the city after a period of hemorrhages He was about forty years old and well liked for his genial kindly nature Burial is planned for this morning with interment in the family burying ground
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Shannon Finch
Finch
Ladies and the Cure All: P P P Touted for Skin Eruptions
Testimonies claim Prickly Poke Root and Potassium based remedy clears impure blood and menstrual complaints. A testimonials page notes dramatic skin improvement after three bottles, praising Captain Johnson and the Johnson firm for endorsement.
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J. D. Johnson
Lamuon — Saxo, Ofte
Johnson & Pon
Clarke County Young Democrats Plan Unified Action
A Clarke county youth and veteran effort mobilizes under the Young Men's Democratic Club. President Frank M. Hughes resigns, with Capt. W D O Farrell and Capt. W B Burnett named as potential successors. A meeting will appoint officers and a campaign committee to promote Democratic doctrine across the Eighth district.
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Clarke County
Young Men’s Democratic Club
F. M. Hughes
Capt. W. B
Atlanta
Frank M. Hughes
Hughes
W. D. O'Farrell
W. B. Burnett
Georgia
Clarke
A London Blaze and a Tragic Nebraska Shooting
A London blaze on Victoria street killed two inmates and injured another as stairways burned away in early hours. A top floor couple jumped to escape, the man died instantly and the woman’s life was despaired of. At 105 Clayton street Pal mer and Kinnebrew sold paints and supplies. In Omana Nebraska, J J Gaf ferty shot and killed Mabel Stevens then killed himself after meeting her at Mollie Stevens’ house.
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Lowpay
Victoria Street
Omana
Neb
J. J. Gafferty
Madison
Mabel Stevens
Mollie Stevens
Gafferty
Mills to Delay Tariff Speech in House Until Campaign
Senator elect Mills, after consulting with friends, will not deliver a tariff speech in the house as announced. He will wait until the free state election season and is preparing to outline tariff plans for use in Texas during the forthcoming campaign.
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Mills
Wasnisdon
Texas
Word Puzzle Ad Promises Unique Terms Each Week
A three inch display advertisement offers a word puzzle with no two words alike except one. It claims Crescent on every product and invites readers to send in the word to receive a free book, lithographs, or samples from Dr. Harter Medicine Co.
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Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Georgia Democrats Brace Third Party Rise in State Campaign
Georgia Democrats acknowledge stronger third party echoes across counties like Clarke. The campaign gears up with plans to stump every militia district in Equath district. Western Circuit Solicitor General race heats as Russell seeks re election. Brand and Little enter the field for a three way contest. Governors questions rise with Ellington seen as likely nominee. Newton family to name district senator. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as season tonic.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Russell
Col
H. Brand
Lawrenceville
W.R. Little
Eng
Carnesville
New Athena Steam Laundry to Erect Broad Street Building
Maurice Jankower, owner of the Athena Steam Laundry, plans a new 24 by 60 foot building on Broad Street near Parr Bros mill after several months of strong Clayton Street operation. The venture marks continued success in local enterprise and expands existing laundry services.
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Athens
Broad Street
Maurice Jankower
Athena Steam Laundry
Parr Bros
Clayton Street
Jankower
Alens Enterprises
The Set Back to Free Coinage in US House Debate
English press views the US House free silver debate as ending any chance of passage for the measure. The Times notes Democrats face defeat if tied to free coinage and warns against campaign tied backing. It cites strategic missteps and market reactions as bullion demand shifts occur.
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England
the Times
United States
House of Representatives
Atlantic
Standard
Botereeen
A Fight Between Light Weights in Cucaso
James Gibbons issued a sweeping challenge on behalf of Austin Gib phone to match light weight points for 1000 a side, with Don Doyle and Wiley Evans accepting the terms. The note references a boxing weigh‑in and a possible bout, pending weight confirmations and stipulations. In a separate local item, Mrs. Elizabeth Riley of Battle Ground was burned to death after a night smoking incident, with responders unable to save her.
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Cucaso
James Gibbons
Police Gazette
Austin
Cieb
Satur
Don Doyle
Wiley Evans
LaFayette
Ind
Elizabeth Riley
Battle Ground
Lenin
Steven
General John B Gordon to Attend New Orleans Reunion
General John B Gordon writes to General Moorman announcing his plan to attend the Cavalry reunion in New Orleans on March 7. About twenty five thousand veterans are expected for the decoration day ceremonies and reunion events. Beecham's Pills are noted in the text.
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New Orleans
John B. Gordon
Moorman
Veteran
Confederate States Cavalry Association
Cost of cotton and urged farming reforms in Georgia
Commissioner Nesbitt argues cotton production costs far exceed selling price and warns continued speculative farming risks land loss and large state debt. He advocates cost reduction, enriched soil, higher yields, and methods to balance supply with demand, citing fertilizer declines and long lead times.
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Nesbitt
Agricutural Department
Georgia
Georga
South
Oliver P. Merles
Rome
Central railroad receivership sparks broad public interest
Macon March 28 interest in the Central railroad receivership case grows as workers and financiers monitor developments. Questions surround Speyer contract loan terms and Calhoun's role, hinting at possible board manipulation and the push for a permanent receiver to protect stockholders. The report interlaces other items from Chicago and sowardly Tennessee.
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Macon
Central Railroad
The
Central
Richmond
Danville
Speyer & Co
New York
Central Railroad and Banking Company
Captain Cunningham
Speyer
Georgia
John T. Calhoun
Calhoun
Judge Speer
Cunningham
the Central
Editor acquitted in Vicksburg after lynching fallout
Jackson Mississippi March 28 John Cashman editor of the Vicksburg Evening Post who killed Mr Hardenstein editor of Business at Vicksburg in a dispute tied to last year’s Italian lynching in New Orleans has been acquitted after a 20 minute jury deliberation. Kingston March 25 Guernsey Betts aged sixty one, a famed Hudson River pilot, died at Kingston. he served as first pilot on the Thomas Powell and later on the Mary Powell and was chief pilot on the James W Bald.
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Chicago
Redstone
Ft. Peck
Dakota
United States
Hahnemann Hospital
Watry
A.L. Smith
Jackson
Miss
John
Cashman
Vicksburg Evening Post
Hardenstein
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Kingston
Guernsey Betts
Hudson River
Thomas Powell
Mary Powell
James W. Bald
Senate action on a bill to amend circuit courts of appeal act
Washington report notes Senate committees place a measure to amend the act on circuit courts of appeal on the calendar. Hoar, who reported the bill, said he would seek early Senate consideration. In the House, despite expected Rules Committee inaction on the silver bill, galleries were crowded and mood was tense as a McKenna representative vacancy and a California governorship note were discussed, with a Ohio district member’s communication also laid before the chamber.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Hoar
House
Committee On Rules
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McNutt
Democratic Club
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Peek
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Congress
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Ellington
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Tony Woods
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Herpieron
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Cons & Co
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W. B Steedly
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W. B. Steedly
Clarke Co
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Arcol Ji Ind
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New Normal School
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Winterville, GA
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Gmina Wesson
Venient
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