The Kendals at the Knickerbocker in The Elder Miss Blossom
The Kendals deliver three acts of The Elder Miss Blossom at the Knickerbocker. The play, by Hendrie and Wood, draws love and confusion between Sophia Blossom Dorothy Blossom and Andrew Quick. Critics find the work charming yet lacking vigor and originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Quick
F. R
Sophia Blossom
Christopher Blossom
Quick
Bob
Dorothy Blossom
Miss Dorothy
Miss Blossom
Miss Sophia
Indy
City Court Bills Pass Legislature Await Governor Approval
Two bills by Representative Carlton to fix the judge’s salary during the term and to guarantee jury trials in civil and criminal cases have passed both legislative houses and go to Governor Candier for signature. If he signs, they become law. Also contains a testimonial about King’s New Discovery for consumption with trial bottles offered.
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Carlton
City Court of
Athens
Candier
Emerick Appointed Interim Chief Engineer at Water Works
Mr. Joe Emerick is named temporary chief engineer for the Water Works replacing Mr. McKinnon who was suspended for negligence. Emerick is a skilled machinist and has assumed duties. retention is likely. Also notes Spain’s need and promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy.
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Mr. McKinnon
Joe Emerick
McKinnon
Emerick
Spain
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Aiken
America
All
R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Testimony Links Paper to Molineux in Murder Trial
Mamie Morando, former Newark factory forewoman, testified about a robin blue note paper with three silver crescents used in an incriminating letter tied to Roland B. Molineux. She said Weeks had discussed the paper with her before Molineux’s arrest, suggesting identity of the writer.
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New York
Roland RB
Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Mamie Morando
Newark Point
Shen
Miss Melando
Bartow
Weeks
Mr. Weeks
Mysce Moe
City Official Arrested in Lantern Wiping Incident
A prominent city official was mistaken for stealing a lantern on Hancock Avenue when two policemen halted him. Apologies followed as the man explained the mix up after being held until the light was found. The incident was reported in The Banner. Also notes on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and county plans to install steel jail cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Terps
Hancock Avenue
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. A. Mallory & Co. Buys Wingfield Grocery Firm
Walter A. Mallory purchases the grocery business of W. O. Wingfield & Co. on Broad street. The new firm to be called W. A. Mallory & Co. includes Atkinson Bros. of Newnan and Greenville, Ga. They plan a large stock and to make their mark in Athens’s mercantile world.
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Walter A. Mallory
W. O. Wingfield & Co
Broad Street
W. A. Mallory & Co
Mr. Mallory
Atkinwn Bros
Newnan
Greenville, Ga
Mallory & Co
Athens
County Stockade 18 Under Construction at County Farm
Work on the new county stockade at the county farm progresses rapidly to be ready by January 1 for the convicts. The structure will hold fifty inmates a plain comfortable building. Also notes testimonials for Dr King s New Life Pills and Chamberlains Pain Balm with local druggists selling them.
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Dr. King
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Stormberg Disaster Telegrams Stir War Debate
London reports on General Gatacre's Stormberg retreat amid censorship and confusion. Analysts blame overworked troops and strategic missteps as British forces face possible delays and reinforcements, with rumors of Boer prisoners and a broader South Africa campaign trajectory. The item notes mobilization of the Seventh Division and forecasts arrival of Sir Charles Warren's forces.
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London
Gatacre
Stormberg
Lord Derham
Laings Nek
Colburg
Free State
Queenstown
Sir Charles Warren
Cape
French
Patwain
Aldershot
South Africa
Modder River
Lord Moethuen
Transvaal
Hother
The
California Fig Syrup Co
Convict Brewer Captured After Escape Attempt
Sherman Brewer a city chain gang convict serving thirty days tried to flee during transport to the rock quarry. He ran across the University campus before a mounted chief spotted him and he was quickly recaptured at city hall. Brewer faces possible indictment while still days from release. Also ad note: Bucklen’s Arnica Salve marketed as a cure-all. Testimonials for Chamberlain’s Diarrhoea Remedy included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Brewer
Brewer
Gettig
University
Chief Culp
Darkey
Brower
Ut Ha
Smith Recovers From Wounds After Robbery Near Farm
Oglethorpe County farmer Tom Smith, badly shot and robbed near his home weeks ago, has about recovered. No trace of the assailants remains, though over one hundred dollars was taken. Smith recalls little about the robbers, while officers hope to identify them.
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Tom Smith
Oglethorpe
Smith
True bill found against Allen Fuller in murder case
The grand jury in Macon Georgia returned a true bill for murder against Allen Fuller now jailed in Fulton County. Judge Felton instructed the panel and the trial date was not set, expected for late in the week. The report notes the incident involved the death of Mrs. Eagesia Pottle and mentions ancillary remarks on Dr. Tiohanor's Antiseptic.
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Pottle
Macon
Allen Fuller
Fulton County
Edgar
Wilson
William H Felton
Eagesia Pottle
Allen Puller
Why Dr Hathaway Cares In Medical Ad Prospect
An old advertisement proclaims Dr J Newton Hathaway as a leading specialist offering treatment for many conditions. It promises free books on symptoms and asks readers to write to Hathaway and Co at 2 South Broad Street in Atlanta, mentioning the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Newton Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway&Co
South Broad Street
Atlanta
Skiffs Talk Warns of Life’s Traps and Christmas Shoppers
The column warns readers about sharpers and idlers across streets in Athens, urging honesty and active faith. It notes many vices but also praises Christians found in prayer meetings and aiding preachers, and hints at future installments. The piece ends promoting Skiff the jeweler’s Christmas goods and urging letters to Sherrave Med. Oo.
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Clayton
Athens
As Beim
Skiff
Ski's
Brigade buys old battlefield in Civil War tale
General Mo Cook's brigade of the federal army purchased Coeatharn's Hill south of Chinkanange where its fiercest fight occurred. Captain Ly J. Dawe of Peceta makes a fifty acre purchase and holds trust for the brigade. It is to become a national park, with plans in progress and anticipated support.
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Mo Cook
Coeatharn's Hill
Chinkanange
Ly J. Dawe “Gy
Peceta
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Kendals
Octavus Cohen
MR. Kendal
Bostons
Boston and Providence
T. J. Mitchell
Boston
Fowler's
Sio
Bright
Selimer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingahamton
N. Y
Ada E. Hart
Groton
Smith & Bro.’s
MR. Emerick
W. C. Wingtidgo
B. Palmer& Sons, Special Rawiers
Marke Cousty
Chamberlain
D. B Johnston
Richmond
Ind
Bettiah
Virginia
Tiphenor
Madisonian
Liberty
H. R. Palmer , Sons
Thomas O. Bower
Gleace
H. B. Palmer & Sons
J. Sheer
Socialis
Uongha
Side
Palmer & Sons
Fuller
Tiohenor
Tiohanor
Logansville
DR. Hathaway
Sherroave Med. Oo
New Orleans
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