Smallpox Scare Spreads Across Northeast Georgia Towns
Reports of increasing smallpox fear across Athens area prompt calls for vigilance and vaccination. News notes outbreaks from Carlton to Bellton, Gillsville, and Gainesville, with concerns of spread toward Athens. Officials discuss quarantine, extended monitoring, and possible city council measures. A Gainesville escapee with illness adds to alarm.
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Carlton
Bellton
Comer
Gillsville
Hoschton
Harmony Grove
Lula
White County
Clarkesville
Madison County
Smith
Contagion Alert After Severe Smallpox Case
A severe smallpox case threatens spread as authorities alert and monitor the patient’s movements. Health officials urge prompt reporting of contacts to prevent further transmission.
Two Young Men Fight in Rome Shooting Incident
Rome telegram reports a noon fight on East Second street between Allie Watters and Robert Yancey. Watters fired four times but Yancey, unarmed, was unharmed. Watters was arrested and bound over to court. Watters declines to comment while Yancey and his notable relatives are noted.
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Rome
Robert Yancey
Allie Watters
East Second Street
Watters
Yancey
J. B. Watters
Athens
Ito
Cotton Bale Innovation Lifts Farmer Profits
The Atlanta Constitution notes higher cotton value and new round baling methods reduce handling costs from gin to factory, cutting waste and enhancing grower earnings. The shift aims to deliver cotton with less expense to manufacturers, signaling an era of invention benefiting farmers and the nation.
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Atlanta Constitution
Receas
New Compress Building Rises Under Captain Rucker
Work progresses on J. H. Rucker’s new five story compress building. The structure is rapidly taking shape as Friday work continues and machinery arrives next week. Local druggists H. R. Palmer & Sons advertise Hood’s Sarsaparilla Prickly Ash Bitters and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as trusted tonics and cures.
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J. H. Rucker
Chamberlain
H. R Palmer & Sons
Greer’s Quirky Outburst Frights AthensResidents
A man named Greer from Oglethorpe County has caused alarm in Athens with naked wandering and bizarre behavior. Dr. Orr suspects delusions, and authorities plan to return him to his home county for confinement. A local advertisement for Pain-Killer follows the story.
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Athens
Oglethorpe County
Brooklyn
Wash Rowland
Oglethorpe
Clarke County
A Pretty Girl Refuses to Tell Public for Name Or Residence
In Atlanta on August 3 a young woman about 19, well dressed but travel stained, was found on Decatur Street wandering and crying. She refuses to name her identity or origin, suggesting she may be from the country. Police seek clues to her background and fate.
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Atlanta
Geo. Estes
Decatur Street
New Steam Roller Creates Sensation in Athens
The new steam roller arrived on Broad Street drawing astonished crowds. Officials praised its performance though still in early trials. Weighting 15 tons, it features a front center wheel, two side crashers, a 700 psi crushing power, and a rear steering chain system.
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Weekie
Atlanta
Fulton County Roller
Hipkins
City of Athens Sued by Negroes Over Burned Property
Three residents Aleck Johnson Mattie Pope and Sara Lowe sue Athens for clothing and household items burned after pest house order they seek 14 total 72 55 and 21 respectively city contends possessions were undervalued and that new clothing was supplied tax records show no claim for taxed items city plans to offer valuation and proceed if refused includes unrelated tobacco and patent medicine ads.
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Athens
Pest House
Aleck Johnson
Mattie Pope
Sara Lowe
Messie
H. S. West
Jo ©. Bernard
Cora Lowe
Planters Cuban Relief cures colic and toothache in minutes
Augusta Georgia reports an attempted poisoning of J Vincent, an elderly farmer, by a colored driver. The cook found the man near a water bucket with a bottle. the water tasted musky. Dr J P Smith confirmed match heads and spiders in the water. Robbery motive suspected as Vincent is said to have valuables.
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Brumby Drug Co
Augusta
Doctor Quillian Announces Office Move to Hancock Avenue
Dr A C Quillian Emily states her office will be at her residence on Hancock Avenue next door to the synagogue until further notice.
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Hancock Avenue
Banquet Honors Chancellor Hill in Macon
A large Macon banquet honored Chancellor Hill with 250 leading state barristers and University trustees and faculty invited. The Macon bar organized the event to bid him farewell and recognize his service as the University faculty sent their respects despite being away from the city.
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Macon
Hill
For Sale Or Trade Falcon Wheel at Variety Store
A comparatively new Falcon Wheel valued at $75 is offered for sale or trade. Interested buyers should contact J. E Davison at the Variety Store.
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J. E Davison
Trustees to Decide Dr Boggs Retention at November Meeting
A University of Georgia report notes Dr William K E Boggs may be retained as professor of Metaphysics and Ethics. The board of trustees will consider the matter at its November session, with Chancellor Hill currently filling the role.
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William KE. Boggs
University of Georgia
University
Hill
Boggs
Atlanta
Dr. Boggs
Athens
Sean
Fies Savane
Jere M. Pound
Barnesville
Riley
Mormon Elders Attacked at Middle Fork Creek Church
Two men claiming to be Mormon elders were attacked while preaching at a log church twenty six miles from Ken ny Pineville Kentucky. The attackers tore Bibles, threw the preachers from the church, beat them, and riddled the building with bullets before they were forced to flee. The injured pair appeared badly used up when they reached town.
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Pineville
Tennessee
Middle Fork Creek
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