Golden Wedding Celebrated at Victoria Hotel
Capt. and Mrs. Matthew W. Hutchens marked their golden wedding with a lavish reception at the Victoria hotel in Athens. The event drew many friends with decorations of bamboo and yellow chrysanthemums, a cake lit by fifty tapers, and guests including Mr. and Mrs Henry Hutchens of Norfolk and Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Parker of Athens. Matthew W. Hutchens, born June 27, 1829, is in his seventy first year and his wife descended from North Carolina roots. their son Henry Hutchens is a railroad supervisor in Norfolk.
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Matthew W. Hutchens
Victoria Hotel
Capt. Hutchens
Georgia
John D. Hutchens
Covington
Mornen Woodward
Elberton
North Georgia Conference
A. 8. Parker
Matthew Hutchens
Cofer
Akas. Sanders
Methodist Church
Hutchens
Apt
Oldest Conductor in America Capt. Hutchens Honored
The Georgia railroad marks Capt Hutchens’s forty one years of service on the Athens branch and in the United States as the oldest active conductor. He began as a train hand in 1837 and rose to conductor of freight and passenger trains. He has never had a charge against him and never tasted alcohol. The couple, Capt and Mrs Hutchens, celebrate their golden wedding amid many tokens of esteem.
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America
Hutchens
Georgia Railroad
Capt Hochens
Athens
United States
Capt. Hutchens
Old Asbury Hall
Buck Goodwin
Georgia Road
Judge Fite Convalescing in Cartersville
Friends report Judge A W Fite recovering from a long illness and hopeful to be seen on the streets within ten days. The item also notes a pamphlet offer from German Kali Works and promotes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative for children. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is praised as a reliable curb for croup with a long record of use.
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Judge Fite
Cartersville
A. W. Fite
California Fig Syrup Co
Mr Berry Cochran Dies Sudently After Ride From Watkinsville
Berry Cochran, a well known farmer of Oconee county, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon while returning from Watkinsville to his home about eight miles away. His death from heart disease shocks friends in Athens and Oconee county. A letter to readers promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a personal testimonial from Thomas C Bower of Gleace D. An advertisement urges Prickly Ash Bitters as a kidney remedy sold by H K Palmer and Sons.
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Watkinsvile
Oconee County
Berry Cochran
Chamberlain
Thomas C. Bower
Gleace
H. R. Palmer & Sons
H. K. Palmer & Sons
Bright
Endowment News For Tennessee University and Clarksville Philanthropy
A northern benefactor has given 9100,000 to the Southern Presbyterian University of Clarkenville Tennessee. Rev George Summey, president and alumnus of the university, is noted for his scholarly reputation and close ties to Chancellor Hill. The report will interest Athens residents familiar with Summey's university connections.
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Southern Presbyterian University of
Clarkenville
Tenn
Athens
George Sammey
Chancellor Hill
Summey
Chancellor Hill Starts Lectures At University Law School
The chancellor and law faculty member began his lecture series to the University Law class yesterday afternoon. Students anticipate a strong, year long program as he brings his deep legal experience to the classroom.
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Hill
Havana Cuba and U S uncertain future fears rise
Dispatches report Cuban unrest mood amid talks of U S congressional assurances on Cuba. Mixed coverage notes economic changes in Alabama and deportation of Chinese migrants, plus local ads and a long obituary dialogue on character and fault.
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Chicago
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the Johnson Laboratories, Inc
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Ala
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Chisholm
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Tallapoosa County
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Richmond
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el Paso
Mexico
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Montreal
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