Life of James Camak Remembered in Athens Obituary
James Camak born December 7 1825 in Milledgeville Georgia grew to become a physician and farmer who served Georgia during the Civil War. He studied at Franklin College West Point and Prince ton and later led medical care in the state, helped hospitals, and supported religious and charitable causes in Athens. He died peacefully after a long life, leaving two sons and a sister, with burial in the local congregation.
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R. James Camak
Milargeville
Athens
James Camak
Franklin College
R v
West Point
N.Y
Princeco
New Jersey
Gorgia Agricultual Society
W.aalways
Sig Mag
Georgia
Lee
Ricmond
Virginia
Welch
Georgeu
Thas Utel & Dy
Cosel
Aler
Episcopal Church
Mary Weilborn
Warrenton
Mesera J. W
Louis ‘Tusk
Thomas Ucamik
Pckett
Summer School Closes After Six Week Session
The University Summer School closed Saturday after a six week session with a prosperous tone. Attendance was good and many Pilgris were made by students. Professors D. Barrow Jr. and G. Brinkley earned praise for guiding the course and are congratulated on its success.
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D . Barrow, Jr
G. Brinkley
Tchool
Dr Blue Mountain Joe Captures Long Worms at Show
In Wick, Georgia, Dr Blue Mountain Joe displayed a sixty four foot long worm he captured from Moses Morris. The event drew curious crowds as observers marveled at the unprecedented length and the display tent's reaction to ownership change. A note refutes a yellow fever report stirring local indignation.
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Blue Mountain Joe
Moses Morris
Two Receivers Appointed for Two Loan Associations
In a court action two receivers were appointed to oversee two loan associations. The appointment aims to stabilize finances and protect creditors while operations are reviewed. The receivers will manage assets, oversee debts, and coordinate with regulators during the intervention.
Receivers Appointed for Athens and Clash City Building and Loan Firms
Judge N L Hutchins orders temporary receivers for Classic City Building and Loan and Athens Building and Loan firms amid stockholder withdrawal disputes. John W Brumby serves as secretary treasurer for both. receivers Henry Beuzre and John W Hromby to file bonds. Permanent appointment to be decided in Clarke county court next October.
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N. L. Hutchins
Classic City Building and Loan Company
Athens Building and Loan Company
John W. Brumby
Messrs Lumpkin and Barnett
L & J. Morris
Augusta Morris
Paulina Morris
Clash City
Minnie Boley
Ida Davison
Rea Morrie
Casper Morris
H. Blumenthal
Louis Morris
Rachel
Sarah Morris
Excursion to Falls. depot shift. cotton move notes
The article reports an Athens led excursion of thirteen from Turnerville to the Falls with praise for the trip. It notes W V Lauraine visiting Chicago for the World’s Fair and Annie Hodgson’s tea for W R Erwin Jr. Changes in depot agents in Turnerville as Stanhope Erwin is promoted to assistant auditor at Tallulah Falls. A fishing outing in Tugalo Valley is described. Banks plan to issue clearing house certificates to move the cotton crop, with merchants accepting them as payment. Also mentions a house fire near Farmington and various local visits and travels.
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Turnerville
Ralph Chandler
Athens
Falls
W.V Lauraine
Lauraine
Chicago
Annie Hodgson
Tallulah Falls
ArLanta
Aug
Atlanta
East Athens youth tries to stab mother. officer stops attack
In East Athens Neb Cass Smith, a sixteen year old, hurled rocks at his brother Ned and threatened his mother with a knife. Officer Rose arrived, disarmed him, and escorted him to the guard house where he was jailed. The incident recalls a prior factory injury by a boy involved in similar mischief.
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Athens
Neb
Cass Smith
Cass
Ned
Rowe
Rose
Calaboose
Smith
Thia
Dr James Camak and the Southern Cultivator Legacy
A retrospective on Dr James Camak of Athens and Augusta based on the Southern Cultivator’s history. It notes Camak’s editor roles, the journal’s popularity, successors after his tenure, and Camak’s contributions including editorial work on White’s Gardening for the South. It references regional agricultural figures and a Heard County watermelon contest clipping.
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Augusta
James Camak
Athens
Camak
Sterling Agricultural Journal
Daniel Lee
Wm. N White
White
James Camekssian
Col
Wm Jones
Union
Heard County
Senators Hill and West Push Bi metalism Independence
Washington August 14 reports show Senator Hill filing a tabled resolution seeking no action but financial reform while Senator West urges free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver. The senate discusses national bank notes and mint policy amid a broader silver debate.
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Wasuindon
Senate
House
Capitol
Voorhees
Carlisle
Finance Committee
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Sweden
Norborne T. Robinson
Louisiana
The
Treasury
Senator Hill
West
Boatyer
Holman
FOOLED THE GUARD Samuel Jenkins on the Run in Heat
In Mypney Georgia on August 14 Samuel Jenkins involved in a homicide case sought release from jail due to heat. Sheriff Hurst guarded him while a guard stole away leaving doors locked and Jenkins at risk of escape before trial for the Cone shooting in a street duel.
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Jam Jenkins
Mypney
Samuel Jenkins
Jenkins
Hurst
Florida
Williams
Uel
Waynesboro
Cone
Samuel
Waynes
Bucklen's Armor Salve advertised with claims of cures
An 19th century style advertisement touts Bucklen's Armor Salve as a universal remedy for foxt duty bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It mentions a price of 25 cents per box and lists John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinnebrew as sellers.
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John Crawford & Co
Palmer & Kinnebrew
Breckinridge Scandal Echoes Through Washington Gossip
The Breckinridge breach of promise suit in Washington draws heavy perhatian with Migs Pollard alleging conduct. Prominent attorneys Wilson and Carlisle cited as figures, sparking talk of blackmail or political ostracism depending on the case’s full defense.
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Wa‘nt- eTon
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Migs Pollard
Usuul
Corgreas
Coleague S
Miss Pollard
Washington
General Sherman
Northern Georgia Society Tale Hits Atlanta Party
A Virginia visitor arrives with trunks of fine dresses to a Atlanta home. The hostess remarks society there is broken up with many male members in jail, prompting a surprising exchange about social life and travel.
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Virginia
Atlanta
Gordon's Resolution Pushes for Free Coinage and Bank Reform
Georgia Senator Gordon introduces a Senate resolution endorsing bimetallism and the unconditional repeal of the Sherman law. The measure urges restoring monetary parity with a gold and silver standard and calls for state control of bank charters with a repeal of the 10 percent tax on state bank issues. The article also notes local business views on the economy and a description of cotton stock in Athens warehouses.
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Georgia
Weshingtor
Snatir Gordon
Senate
Gordon
Whireas
Congress
Committee On Finance
Isue
Cures Sale Figures Mixed in Questionable Claims
In a garbled ad style entry the text cites vast counts of Dr King's New Discovery bottles sold in the United States from March 601 to March 792. It claims millions of bottles were sold with money back guarantees not followed.
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United States
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Ferdinand Phiniay
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