Judge Newsome Seeks Atlanta Second Ward Council Seat
Judge D A Newsome of Atlanta visits Athens amid confident talk of his assured victory for the 2nd ward councilman post. He says he will campaign after recovery, praises support from foes, and notes his life as a newspaper man politician and singer. He hints at a strong finish and urges votes, especially from Atlanta’s ladies.
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D. A. Newsome
Atlanta
Newsome
Athens
Metropolis
Judge
Columbia
Grand Opera
Atlanta Journal
Rules Governing the Primary in Clarke County Georgia
The document outlines voter qualifications for a September 16 primary to succeed the late Alex S. Erwin Jr. in Clarke County Georgia. It specifies white male voters of lawful age who paid 1898 taxes, registered with the tax collector, and will support the Democratic nominee if challenged. registration closes August 1. It details election management, tally sheets, voter lists, polling hours, and precinct duties, plus pro rata candidate expense assessments due by September 9. The piece includes an unrelated advertisement for Green's August Flower and Cascarets Candy Cathartic.
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Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
County Court House
Deputy U S Marshal Wadley Pursues Pension Fraud Suspect
Deputy United States Marshal Wadley investigated a pension fraud in Greene and surrounding counties. A man posing as a Washington pension agent defrauded elderly Black residents, taking advances totaling over 10000 dollars before fleeing footprintless. Wadley pursued from Union Point to Winder but could not locate the suspect.
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J. S. Wadley
United States
Union Point
Winder
Greene County
Washington City
Mr. Wadley
Telegraphic News From All Points Update
Multiple brief items report Bertha Willingham named carnival queen in Macon Savannah hay fires in Savannah worth 8000 dollars and warehouse loss 4000 no insurance Occracoke island storm wrecks and deaths over twenty people Berlin cabinet resignations Rennes trial sighting of M Tabori and a $100 reward advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming cure with testimonials and pill promotion.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Dr Betts Loses Clothes in Monday Night Fire
Dr Betts and his family suffered a blaze Monday night that consumed most of their clothing. The washwoman occupying the house had all the week’s laundry, and not a piece was saved.
William Wingfield Guilty Of Liquor Selling In Athens
William Wingfield, a known in Athens, was convicted by Mayor Smith on the charge of selling Tiger row liquor. He pleaded guilty after failing to obtain legal counsel, was fined 350 and costs, and an amusing note about a witness who later requested one drink before the ruling.
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William Wingfield
Athens
Smith
William
Notice of Election in Clarke County Georgia 1899
By death of Hon. Alex S Erwin Jr a vacancy in Clarke County Georgia house of representatives is filled by a writ of election to be held Wednesday September 20 1899 in Clarke County Georgia S M Herrington Ordinary August 12 1899
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Georgia
Clarke County
Alex. S. Erwin, Jr
Clarke
House of Representatives
General Assembly
S. M. Herrington
Bargain Fashion Goods and Fabrics Sale Highlights
A midmass sale lists 1,000 yards heavy Cord White Pique remnants at 10c, 10 pieces White Pique at 15c, 10 pieces Plain Cord Pique at 10c, and specials on White Lawns Muslins Organdies Nainsooks and Dimities. More offers include Bleached Table Linen 25c, Chevictts Shirts 5c, Percales 5c, Printed Lawns and Dimity 5c, and dress fabrics with wool dress goods at 10c. Also featured are Black Crepons Brillianteens in navy and black, wool skirts 25, ready-made suits 2.75, blue duck skirts 50c, ladies waists 35c, Lisle hose 15c, and men’s dotted socks 12c.
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Battist
Dimity
New Lots of Sailors Hats and Millinery Bargains
New lots of Sailors and walking hats, palm fans at one cent each, satin finish palm fans in all sizes, best quality ammonia 8c bottle, talcum powders 5c box, largest assortment of toilet soaps in the city, belt buckles shirt waist buttons pins pins, ornamental hair combs and neck pins, new imperial hank chief scarfs in china navy blue and purple, feather stitched braids insertions and val laces. Bargains this baby caps and millinery at cost.
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New Lot
New Lot Imperial
China
Sean
Special Bargains on Corded Wash Silks and Dress Goods
Special bargains announce 1000 yards of corded wash silks priced at 39 cents and valued at 65 cents. Clothing items for shirt waists dresses and wrappers are highlighted with a closing out sale of Charlies and Grenadines.
Ribbons in Tafeta and Satin New Latin White and Colors
Ribbons in tafeta and satin new latin white and colors. Special good line neck and belt ribbons. Bargain counter ribbons this week.
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Price
Tae Srv
Portree
Dave Axp Cuan
Boston
Alex S. Erwin, Jr
General Assembly of Georgia
Executive Committee
Honnton
H. R Palmer & Sons
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St.Louis
New York
Cascarets
Thos, Gillard, Elgin
Keconete
Pleasant
WSS
Soc
Ee Ventreal
Sora Aist
United States Marshal
Wadley
Macon
The
Carnival Association
Bertha Willingham
Savannah
Ocean Steamship
Central of Georgia AB. R
Washington, N. C
Occracokesland
Norfolk & Southern Railroad
Berlin
Rennes
M. Tabori
C.C. C
Barron, Mo
Cardus
Minnie Little
Gardul
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Pers
Charlies and Grenadines
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