After Fifty Years Dr Slusser Visits Madison County Georgia
An elderly former teacher writes of returning to Madison County Georgia after decades, recalling early 1840s Danielsville life, the academy, Crawford Long’s anesthesia discovery, local politics, and changing streets. He notes old landmarks, churches, the courthouse, and memories of students, court, and advent of new development along the Athens road.
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Jefferson College
Baltimore
Paicies
Charleston
D. C
Cearleston
Augusta
Clarksville
Habersham County
Duanvelsville
Madson County
Florida
Athens
Dunivieville
Saulters
Presbyterian Church
With
Jude
Garnett Andrews
Washington
South
Republics
Macism County
Gabriel Nash
Bia Tur
Milledgeville
Crawford’s
Nash
Matiison
Howell Cobb
Lumpkin
Harderman
Mitchell
Torre
Abe County
Gorgé IV
Capt. Long
Jeff Davis
Toney
Faded Town Memories and Notable 1890s Events
A former resident recalls a vanished town era with only a few classmates remaining in distant counties and states. Separate items report an 18 year old child wife arrest in Atlanta, urban population counts, a large Statesboro fire, a Town Farmers Alliance meeting in Des Moines, the Old Jim Lane building burning near Lawrence, a New Orleans suicide, and the discontinuation of animal disease stations at El Paso and Brownsville.
The Doomed Lottery and Political Sparks
New Orleans April 17 reports the supreme court is expected to rule against the lottery company guiding the antis to a potential electoral shift. Rumors tie ex Governor McEnery to opposing the lottery, a decision that could force a new legislature. Maj J F Hanson of Macon Ga named as a speaker at a New York tariff league banquet. An ad touts Old Soul's Catarrh Cure and Dr Bull's Baby Ase for infant care, price 25 cents.
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St. New Orleans
Supreme Court
Lottery Company
McEnery
Georgia
New York
J. F. Hanson
Macon
American Protective Tariff League
Bull
Texas Notes by Bill Nye in 1891 Rio Grande and Congo Club
Bill Nye travels Texas detailing scenes from the Rio Grande region and San Antonio, describes fashion and worship, markets cotton and farms near Waco, and visits Dallas. He recalls the Upper Congo club, Sam Jones and Dr Talmage lectures, Oak Cliff hotels, and a trip to the Clemenceau Case, ending with social observations and reflections on grips.
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Rio Grande
Congo Club
Edgar W. Nye
Texas
Evenin
Upper Congo
Upper Congo Club
Sam Jones
Palestine
Dr. Talmage
Mr. Jones
John the Forerunner
John
Sam
Dallas
State of Texas
Oak Cliff
Interstate Commerce Outfit
Boston
Brackett
Memory and Rituals Echo in a Quiet Remembrance
The speaker reflects on memory rituals and duties, noting how a storm would force a loyal friend to guide them home. The passage blends reflections on obligation, safekeeping, and personal frailty with subtle gratitude for companionship.
Snowdrop’s March Awakening
A snowdrop wakes in March and insists on growing despite frost. It pushes above ground as meltwater loosens snow, while other flowers follow in April warmth. The scene contrasts fragile frost with resilient growth and a shy, embarrassed longing to stay in bed.
True Gentlemen and a Shabby Coat
In a street scene a boy named Harry helps a wounded man after an accidental shove. He apologizes with courtesy and helps the old man, arguing that true gentlemen treat all people with respect regardless of appearance. His exchange raises questions about class and manners as his companions question the propriety of his act.
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Larry E ‘Monn
Harry
Cuaris Gray
Giles
The Gift of Struggle and a Stranger’s Question
A physician recalls a life transforming moment on a ball field when a stranger challenged him from envy to purpose. The speaker, once crippled and poor, learns that God granted his deformity to forge patience, strength, and a higher calling, shaping his faith and work. He longs to thank the man who offered the guiding words.
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Tury
Serine
Deauhint
Goa
Prohibition Question Echoed in Clarke County Election
Fragmented notices describe March and July elections on prohibition in Clarke County Georgia with references to malt and vinous liquors. The document notes an 1818 date, a county receiver, and mentions quotes about distasteful cough medicine and local business appeals amid mixed details.
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OTICE
Tate
Georgia
Clarke
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DR. Slusser
Madison County
James Long
Board of Doctors
Jefferson
Augustus Orcford
Gro. W. Crawford
Wm. H Crawford
Lee
Wilde
Capt. Daniels
Gorgia
Mississippi
Tory
Helton
Sapponel Tie
Papoo
Will
Dick Gholston
Colonia
Madison Springs
D Niptsville
Morison
C. Augusta
England
Henry R. Jackson
Frank Barstow
Madison
Gen. Harden
Tom
Ben Hardeman
Twoibs
Daugherty
Harrison
G.n. Hardin
Virginia
Loverness
Didee Baggin
Dao Tucker
Congress
Lreenli
Dawson
Waller T. Nono
Thomas B. King
Julius Caesar Aloru
Mark A. Go
Pane
Crawford House
Grandueather M
Eto
Danelsville
Danielsville
Imyle
Athene
Salt Lake City
Cave Spring
Floyd County
Peplie
Ener
Lave
Ell Arp
Dannelly
Atlanta
E. C. Canby
Savannah
Knights of Pythias
Mamie J. Collins
Marrie E.C
Canby
Milwaukie
Wasumnaton
Statesboro
Statesnone, Ge
Eagle Office
Has
Town Alliance
Des Moings
Iowa
Town Farmers’ Alliance
Lawrence
Kan
Here
Gen
Jamez Lane
New Orleans
John Mazzi
Wasuixcion
Rusk
H Paso
Brownsville
Tex
Bill Nye
Kansas
Korea
San Antonio
Charles Dudley Warner
Waco
Wayco
Pearl Studebaker
Gnessy
Simon Gueesixar
The
Openin
Dutures
Tey
Alardhan
Exchange Bank
Alieo
Vess
Vonderas
Vnu
Liverpool Putares
Liverpool
Chicago
Carcun
May Nee Nly
Smith & Wesson
SMITH
Gale
ING & Sons
Wat
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