The Farmers Not Altogether to Blame and The Servant Question
A Georgia newspaper column argues against organized black agitation and defends white employers. It warns of race tensions in Athens and defends King Alcohol measures while contrasting a colored college issue with state university plans. It also blames merchants for cotton delays and money-stringency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervanta
Athens
Colored College
State University
Negro College
Atlanta
New York
Tax Banner
James M. Smith
Georgia
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
Lousian
Arkansas
Texas
T. L.G
Georgia Legislature Faces Public Spats Over Pavement Law
The Athens community denounces state lawmakers amid disputes over paving mandates and a proposed repeal. Mayor Brown protests a bill supported by Col Morton to end forced front‑lot pavements, fearing harm to Athens and city finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W.d. Morton
Georgia
Col
Morton
Brown
Atlanta
Col. Morton
Georgia Tax Deadlines and Obituary in Madison County
State and county taxes due with threats of books being closed and executions for unpaid taxes. Obituary notes Mrs. Sarah Ann Williams of Madison County, 69, detailing her family, church, and long service as a wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterville
Georgia Factory
Princeton
Paper
H. Simon
T. C
Madison County
Georgia
Sarah Ann Williams
J. Y. Williams
Sarah Ann
Samuel Strickland
Said County
Baptist Church
Mariah
John Y. Williams
Church
The
Friends Sym Tise
LOOK OUT MAD DOG IN COBBHAM FEVER OVER BITE
A Negro, Bill Dickson, was bitten by a mangy mongrel near Pulaski street while walking at dusk. The dog pursued him then fled. Dickson sought medical aid for a possible mad dog wound and the community responded with mad stone treatment orders from Dr. Hardman and Mr. Pruitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobbham
Bill Dickson
Dr. Sorrells
W. B. Pruitt
Mr.Pruitt
Mr. Pruitt
Dr. Hardman
Harmony Grove
Prominent Louisiana Physician to Move to Athens
Dr. Jefferson Heard, a leading Louisiana physician, plans to resume practice in Athens after health issues forced his return to his native state. He is the son of G. E. Heard and recently rose to prominence in Louisiana. arrival expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Athens
Ture Banner
Jefferson Heard
Heard
G. E. Heard
Methodist Conference Adjourns Washington Session 1890
The Athens district sketch recalls the North Georgia Conference adjourned in Washington Georgia. Bishop R K Hargrove presided. several pastors including H H Parks T R Kendall J S Bryan W Smith E A Gray C A Conaway S M Lyle J M Morris J B Allen R A Shale H S Bradley Crawford Jackson A J Hughes E B Rees H M Harrison are assigned to various charges for 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Methodist Church
General Conference
R. K. Hargrove
Hargrove
North Georgia
The New Pastor of the First Baptist Church Athens DE
The newly elected pastor Dr. Luther R. Gwaltney, born in South Carolina, has long served as president of Shorter Female College after leading Rome’s First Baptist Church. He is praised as an able preacher with strong faith and gentle soul, known for his devoted teaching and lasting impact on students and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Parks
Athens
T. R. Kendall
First Church
Mulberry Street
Macon
Dr. Kendall
C. A. Conaway
M. Lyle
Baltimore
Greene
Pierce
South Georgia Conference
Morris
J. B. Allen
St. Luke’s
Augusta
White Plains
R.A. Shale
Norwood
H. 8. Bradley
City of
Griffin
Washington
Btadley
Crawford Jackson
Rome
Little River
South Georgia
Quarterly Review
M. E. Church
South
A. J. Hughes
Broad River
Hughes
Luther R. Gwaltney
First Baptist Church
South Carolina
Shorter Female College
Cies
Gwaltney
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Mee Iez
Al‘cohol
Georginy
Sap Deata
Gus Bird
Hancock Avenue
Foundry Street
Danielsvile
Congress
Senate
Clayton Streat
Ignitanes
Lin
Wowman
A. CoLueman
DR. Jefferson
Dr. Bull
Olu Saul
James C. Martin
Oglethorpe County
Crawford Herald
Henry Bridy
Fnd
Atlanta Courtmartial
Gate City Guards
Dev
Snead
Roberts
Myers
Spillman
the Methodists
North Georgia Conference
J. S. Bryan
Oconee Street
Usence
Emory
W. ¥. Smith
Wess
E. A. Gray
Lexington
D. Evans
Jefferson Mission
EB. K. Akin
Greensboro
JV. M. Morris
E. B. Rees
Watkinsville
H. M. Harrison
Woodstock
of the First Baptist Church of Athens
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