Athens Water Works decision forbids bonds and docks a new election
The Athens water works injunction case ends with the Supreme Court ruling the city may not issue bonds without proper notice detailing principal and interest, thus blocking tax levies for the project. It notes the need for a new lawful election and outlines that the city must seek a compliant approach and consider water supply solutions.
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Athens Water Works
Hutchins
Clarke Superior Court
T. W. Rucker, Erwin & Cobb and
Glenn & Slaton
Thomas & Strick
Clarke County
Sikes
Benton
Thomas & Strickland
Health in Old Age Branprern's Pitts Endorsed by Edward Collinson
Edward Collinson of Queens New York testifies to long use of Branprern's Pitts since London days. He claims it maintains his health at over 75, noting occasional colds rheumatism indigestion or biliousness relieve with several doses. His family also reports benefits.
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Queens
N.Y
London
Ashlanp
Herzog
Campbell & Sempie
Mansfield
Lonudonville
James P. Seward
Will dispute over Harden estate heads to Clarke Superior Court
Miss Mary Harden's 1884 will bequeathing all property to Miss Evie Harden Jackson was probated in solemn form after objections from Harden relatives. The caveaters allege unsound mind and undue influence. Trial in Ordinary's court upheld the will. McCall appeals, sending the case to Clarke Superior Court next October for a final showdown. The matter promises a lengthy, hard fought contest.
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Baxwin
Mary Harden
Evie Harden Jackson
Asa M. Jackson
Miss Harden
Miss Jackson
Messrs
W. H. Harden
Louis Harden
Henry Harden
Reginald Harden
Anna Harden
Quitman
W. C. McCall
McCall
Superior Court
Clarke Superior Court
Hutchins
Pleasant Session At The Glade Athens District Conference
The Athens District Conference met at the Glade of Point Peter in Ogiethorpe County on Thursday July 28 with Rev H Parks in the chair. Committees were named and the session voiced unanimous opposition to liquor sales and impure literature while urging Methodist literature. Delegates and alternates to the Annual Conference were named and next district gathering set for Greene County.
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Point Peter
Ogiethorpe County
H. Parks
P. E
F. W. McMleskey
E. T. Tappan
T. R. Kendall
T. G. Rome
Col
A. F Pope
J. B. Holland
C. A. Conaway
J.J. Ansley
Crawford Jackson
Wesleyan
T. T. Christian
Emory College
W.A. Candler
Young Harris Institute
M. J. Cofer
la Grange Female College
H. M. Smith
J. W. Andrew
E. L. Tappan
J. C. Evans
T. A. Harris
D.C Oliver
A. F. Pope
M.W. Turner
Dillard
Greenesboro
Aes
Georgia
T. A. Hanns
Four fish valued by a lady
A Kansas City column notes a mysterious woman highly valued for four fish, while an old remedy from Dr. Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial is said to save a child from cramps and teething distress.
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Dr. Biggers
Funeral of Bolling A. Stevall in Athens
The body of Bolling A. Stevall was laid to rest at Oconee cemetery in a large, deeply solemn procession. Rev. T. R. Kendall led burial rites, with a choir delivering hymns and heartfelt prayers as mourners gathered at the graveside.
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Bolling A. Stevall
Georgia
Salmn
Athens
T. P. Hunnicutt
John D. Mell
E. W. Charbonnier
T. W. Reed
Milton Hull
F. L. Upson
Last of Earth R N Snead Funeral in Athens
A Sunday funeral at the First Baptist church honored Mr. R N Snead with a memorial service led by Rev. L R Gwaltney. The casket, choir, and procession preceded burial at the cemetery as residents mourned a respected Athens citizen.
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First Baptist Church
R. N.snead
L. R. Gwaltney
Mr. Snead
Athens
Nearly a Sunstroke Brumby Prostrated by Heat
Reported heat in the city Sunday left residents unwell and dizzy. Mr C W Brumby, returning from the cemetery, collapsed in the business district and required care. he recovered partially after treatment that day and night. Citizens are urged to guard against exposure during this hot spell.
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C. W. Brumby
Hatfseason
End of a heated Alabama campaign with Jones support
In Alabama the Democratic ticket is seen winning by large margins, with strong black support for Jones and warnings of polling trouble. Reports from Euravista and Calhoun County predict Jones carries multiple counties, while Arkansas or Oklahoma rumors affect Texas-like migration.
Drowning of a nine year old at a pond
A nine year old boy, EK L Benton Ketleson, drowned after bathing in E Sander's fish pond. His parents are crushed by the accident. he left home healthy and was brought back dead within an hour. Burial will occur today. Ministers and deacons at the Baptist church held a large attendance Friday through Sunday for an informative session.
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Dawni EsvilLxe
Specia
EK. L. Benton’ Kétle
Ex Confederate Soldier Calls Davis Traitor in Aniston Fight
In Anniston Alabama Aug 1 politics run hot with at least ten personal clashes in two days. The most notable duel involved Bryan and Henry W Smith over Jeff Davis. Smith claimed four years of service to Davis, while Bryan punched him after Smith called Davis a traitor.
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Anniston
Ain
Wrinyan
Henry W. Smith
Smith
Bean
Davis
Bryan
Zayee
Scandalous Bonaparte lawsuit crosses courts again
London reports Clovis Bonaparte sues his discarded wife Rosalie for annulment claiming her prior marriage while he was alive. The case aims to escape bigamy charges as details unfold across the High Court.
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London
Clovis Bonaparte
Prince Louise Lucien Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Rosalie
Mme
Rosalie Bonaparte
Laura Elizabeth
Alabama Election Confirms Democratic Victory Amid Tight Races
From Euravia to Tuskegee reports show strong Democratic turnout with Kolb trailing Jones by large margins state wide. Black counties favored the straight Democratic ticket while conservative estimates place Jones’s statewide majority near 40,000 despite tight local polls in Henry and Dale counties.
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Alabama
Kolb
Jones
Henry
Dale
Bullock
Georgia
Tuskeegee
Ala
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