Shadow of Grief Over Athens Death of Bolling A Stovall
The death of Bolling A Stovall at his sister Mrs R W Lampkin's home in Columbia County shocks Athens. He fell ill last Wednesday night with a bilious attack, worsened Friday, and died Friday night. He was twenty three, a rising businessman, former University student and Librarian of the Presbyterian Sunday school. Funeral in Oconee Cemetery with Rev T R Kendall officiating. pallbearers listed. Stovall remembered as a kind, genial friend and open life. The piece continues with local notes on Third Party vote counts in Jackson and a testimonial about Ayers Sarsaparilla.
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Mr. Bolling A. Stovall
Columbia County
Bolling A Stovall
R.W. Lampkin
Oconee Cemetery
T. R. Kendall
E'len Mell
J. W. Brumby
T. 8. Mell
C. M. Strahan
Messrs
Marion Hull
T. P. Hunnicutt
Frank Hardeman
J. D. Mell
Frank Upson
T. W. Reed
Tom Gerdine
E. W. Charbonnier
Stovall
Athens
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Presbytrian
T. W.R
Jackson
Pckett-Winn
Jackson Herald
Reunion Tale Of Soldiers In Camp Callaway Prank
In spring 1863 near Camp Callaway Virginia two Atlanta mayors and Newton county official were the targets of a cheeky plot. Two soldiers invited a young ladies to a parlor deception, creating a playful ruse that charmed the women and left the would be suitors routed without fighting a shot. The scene recalls a mischievous camp memory from Civil War days.
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Tour
Crawford, Ga
Phenomenon of a Meteor with a Comet Tail
A Basnyn office witness described a remarkable event in the eastern sky yesterday before dawn. He saw a large meteor with a comet like tail followed by five associated stars moving across the heavens, creating a brilliant light. He called it the grandest sight he has ever seen.
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Basnyn
Glenn Lodge Anniversary Celebrated in Athens Park
The anniversary of Glenn Lodge No. 7a I O O F in Athens was marked by a ceremony at the park. Organized July 29, 101 with twelve members, it now exceeds one hundred. Luther J. Glenn of Atlanta inspired the name. Speaker lineup included H. West, T. W. Reed, and J. E. Gardner. A band provided music and refreshments followed. About 250 attendees enjoyed a stag dance and social hour.
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Athens
Luther J. Glenn
Atlanta
West
Mae
T. W. Reed
J. E. Gardner
A GOOD MAN GORE.
Mr R N Snead died after a sickness at his Dougherty street residence. A Virginian by birth he had lived fifteen years in Athens and was a respected merchant and devout Baptist. He leaves a wife and child. funeral at First Egyptian Church at ten with pallbearers listed. interment in Oconee cemetery.
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R N Snead
Dougherty Sret
Mr. Snead
Athens
Baptist Church
L. R Gwaltney
H.M. Edwards
John R. Moore
L. A Shackleford
S.M. Herrington
J. H. Fleming
H R. Palmer
J. B. Lowe
C. H. Finley
Oconee Cemetery
Crescent on Everything They Publish Adverts In This Paper
A 3 inch display advertisement appears weekly from Dr Harter Medicine Co promising a single unique word across all issues. Readers are urged to identify the word and send it to receive a free book or lithographs as samples.
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Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Georgia
Earl A
Foniainel
Prayerful Call to Sheep and Shepherd
A devotional poem asks if readers have sought the lost and needy, offered living water, comfort to the sick, guidance to the weary, and stood by the dying. It urges bearing Christ’s message to the poor, broken, and hungry, serving as shepherds in a hard world.
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Christ Jesus
The Lone Voter in Bradberry’s District Vote
A muddled note on Bradberry’s district and a single vote by J J McLeroy. The piece hints many citizens will rally to Democracy in Bradberry’s cause by next November and predicts broader support beyond a lone ballot. An unrelated almanac ad promises 100 candy recipes at drugstores.
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Bradberry
J.J. McLeroy
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General Assembly of
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Constitution opens Athens news bureau led by Langley
The Atlanta Constitution established a regular Athens news bureau with full local reporting. Lee J Langley, formerly Evening Ledger editor, will head the Athens desk and also cover key political news from the eighth and ninth districts as headquarters.
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Athens
The
Constitution
Atlanta Constitution
Lee J. Langley
Evening Ledger
Langley
Stamped Tit¢ Lifd Out in Nebraska Murder Case
In Revo Nebraska on July 8, Hor Charles Stout was murdered by farmer Robert Frasier after a quarrel over a circulated slanderous story. Frasier struck Stout, then stamped him on the floor beating him in the breast head and face until he died, fleeing after leaving his hat and coat. bystanders could not stop the assault.
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Neb
Sharles Stout
Robert Frasier
Stout
Frasier
She Saved Her Child Nevada Woman Dies Saving Child
Nevada Mo July 80 Mrs Carrie Potsue a widow in Sizlon was fatally injured by a switch engine in Missouri Kansas and Texas yards while guiding her young son to safety. As the engine backed up the mother pushed the child from the track but was crushed under the wheels. The cruel accident left little hope of recovery.
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Carrie Potsue
Sizlon
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Religious debate ends with fatal heart failure
A religious debate near a country church in Kansas ended tragically when As J. W. Randall collapsed and died during his Christian doctrine argument. A physician ruled death from heart failure as witnesses stood stunned and his remains were sent to Paris Maryland.
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Horcuaixson
Kas
As. J. W. Randall
Paris
Small chair bound girl acts for gospel work in Temple
A six year old rheumatic disease left Sallie Griffin crippled, using a rolling chair yet she crochets for missionary dues to support sending the Gospel to heathens. Though over thirty, she faithfully remembers the society five miles away, praying and contributing as she laboriously serves the Savior. Her zeal challenges the indolent in the Woman's Missionary Society and calls all to better use of time and talent.
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Sallie Griffin
Woman’s Missionary Society
Temple
Missionary Society
Another Alice Mitchell Case Echoes in Watson County
A Watson County firm fired a young male employee who fixated on a female coworker and jealously watched others who spoke to her. The man sought quarrels with any suitor and became so disruptive the employer dismissed him to preserve order.
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Alice Mitchell
Freda Ward
Memphis
Watson County
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