City Council weighs routes for Seaboard depot paving project
Athens debates pavement plans on Clayton and Jackson streets with Belgian block and macadam options. City aims to keep funds local, save money, and pave Oconee and Oak streets toward the river, while considering East Athens route and county road connections. A local notice touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for female ailments and general weakness.
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Jackson Street
Broad Street
Barnett
Atlanta
Athens
Seaboard Depot
College Avenue
Oconee
Oak Street
Sister of Mr. John Willbanks Near Death
Mrs. W A Ehrhart sister of John Willbanks was reported dying at the home of Willbanks other sister in High Shoals after becoming ill while visiting in the city. The telegram brought a sad message and left little room for hope as friends await further word.
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W. A. Ehrhart
John Willbanks
Augusta
Cotton Receipts Hint a Shorter Season Ahead
The 1898 99 cotton season in this state nears its end with about 80 000 bales received. That is 10 000 bales less than last year due to better freight rates, but receipts remain above the long term average. Prospects for next season look poorer as wet springs delayed planting and drought thereafter kept growth small, signaling a shorter crop. A mothers letter extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting it saved her daughter from dysentery and praising its effectiveness. sold by H R Palmer Sons.
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Chamberlain
Geo. F. Burdick
Liberty, R. I
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Faculty Banquet Attendance Restricted by Faculty Absence
The Chancellor’s Banquet planned for Macon next Thursday will mainly lack faculty representation as most professors are out of town or tied to other engagements. Only Dr White Col Snelling Dr Riley Prof Lustrat Dr McPherson Prof Hooper and Prof Barrow are available, with several unable to attend due to personal or duty conflicts.
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Macon
White
Col. Snelling
Dr. Riley
Lustrat
Dr. McPherson
Professor Hooper
Professor Barrow
Dr. White
Doctor Riley
Hooper
Professor Lustrat
Athens Faces Standard Time Shift Petitioned by City Firms
A large petition signed by leading Athens businesses seeks adoption of a standard time system for the city with Eastern or Central meridian options. The plan aims for change to take effect by noon August 1, and council action is expected late this week. Credit goes to John D. Moss for shaping local support amid broad merchant backing.
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Athens
John D. Moss
City of
Thurmond Co
J B Toomer
Davison & Lowe
T C Conaway
Geo Murrell
T W Crews
Thea J Shackelford
Eh&wf Dorsey
Chas Stern & Co
Palmer & Sons
Thos L Mitchell
Griffith & Welch
Fankenstein & Stern
Parr & Wilson
al Hajos
Eastern
GH Williamson
Talmadge Bros.& Co
A H O'Farrell
Robin Morton
The
N Hauser
JP Fears & Sans
Talmage Hardware Co
Brumby Drug Co
Haddock
Local Business Listings and Calender Extract
A dense catalog of local firms and agents listed by region with names such as Freeman & Co Abney Brothers and Warren J Smith & Bro eastern. The excerpt ends with an advertisement for Syrup of Figs claiming gentle relief from constipation and cleansing effects on kidneys and liver.
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Freeman & Co
Abney Brothers
Chas. T Young
Warren J Smith & Bro
Eastern
JS Noland
California
Resolutions Passed by St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias
Resolutions honor Prelate A. S. Erwin Jr. of St. Elmo Lodge No. 40, noting a irretrievable loss and memorializing his devoted service, kindness, and family sorrow. They vow mourning drape for the Prelate’s chair, a memorial page, and express deep sympathy to his parents and siblings.
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St. Elmo Lodge No. 40
Knights of Pythias
A. S. Erwin, Jr
James W. Camak
T. W. Crews
Horticultural Society Meet at Tallulah Falls
The Georgia State Horticultural Society will convene its twenty third annual session at Tallulah Falls over August two and three with delegates from all sections. A special hotel rate and rail fares are offered and the Cliff House will host attendees. The program includes essays by scientists and discussions on insect pests and state law. Delegates include Professor H N Starnes Mrs Lamar Cobb and Dr E D Newton. Green's August Flower is praised for dyspepsia and indigestion with free samples available.
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Georgia State “ Horticultural Society
Tallulah Falls
P. J. Berckmans
Augusta
G. H
Ladies Garden Club
Athens
Georgia
Cliff House
Southern Express Company
H. N. Starnes
Lamar Cobb
H. H. Carlton
Ladies’ Garden Club
Norfolk Flees Fever After Epidemic Breaks Out
A telegram from Ed Lyndon says he left Norfolk Virginia to escape a yellow fever outbreak that has panic struck the city. Dozens have died and many are ill as residents seek escape to Washington and Richmond. Lyndon plans to return home soon.
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Ed Lyndon
Norfolk
Washington
Richmond
Lyndon
W. A. Mallory
Mallory
Fever at Hampton on the Wane As Epidemic Eases
Reports from Hampton show a better outbreak outlook with 2 cases and 1 death last day. Surgeons request immune staff and are promised reinforcements. Exodus to the north continues from Hampton area, while Norfolk reports no new cases. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad appears among the notices.
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Hampton
Virginia City
Norfolk
Vickery
National Soldiers’ Home
Sternberg
Two Negroes Arrested For Stolen Saw
Mr Nunn swore out a warrant charging two men George Wagona r and Dan Smith with stealing his saw. Officer Hill arrested them and they await trial before Judge Cobb. They deny the accusation. Also an ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and various afflictions sold by local druggists.
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Mr. Nunn
Hill
Judge Cobb
George Wagoner
Dan Smith
Bucklen
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Jana W. J. Smith & Bro
Mother's Hard Heart Rules in Child Case at City Hall
Dozier woman asks mayor to punish her son Jackson Dozier after he broke into her home and stole clothes. Mayor Smith sentences the 14 year old to a month in the chain gang unless the mother pays to release him. Also a note on Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with free trial bottles offered at local druggists.
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Sedge
Cable Rescue
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Ill
King
Smith Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Store
Death of Mrs Dillard in Calverton Georgia
Dr H Dillard receives word of his mother Mrs Dillard's sudden death at age sixty five in Calverton Georgia. She was at breakfast when she collapsed and died almost instantly. Friends extend sympathy as Dr S H Dillard travels to attend the funeral.
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8. H. Dillard
Calverton
Captain J S Wilson laid to rest in Iowa
The funeral for Captain J S Wilson was held at the Wilson home on Hancock Avenue with Rev W A Chastain officiating. After services, the body was taken to the 12:45 train for transport to West Liberty Iowa, accompanied by his wife and son. The community mourns a progressive citizen and friend.
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J. S. Wilson
Wilson
Hancock Avenue
W. A. Chastain
Christian Church
West Liberty
Iowa
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T B Wootten
H L Garebold
Fants
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the World
Porrie D. Concie
Orion Bore Boerts
Galloway, Lambert & Co
J P Wilson
Hodgson Cotton Co
JS King & Co
W A Harris
G W Mason
J M Orr
Orr & Co
Carthers & Co
Geo H Hulme
Hodgson Bros
Athens Hardware Co
Webb & Crawford
W Coorer
D Quaillian
John W Weir
L M Johnson
Sledge Drug Co
James O'Farrell
S K Lidstone
L H Johnson
John P Moore
John O Henderson
K Kenney
F Woods
C Shackelford
Tallulah
SRD
Prof Houton
H. R Palmer & Sons
Ed.Lyndon
Bismarck
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
London
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Monty Aick
Meratoey
Grace Lamphere
Anti Anvisoay
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Charleston
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Captain Wilson
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