Negro Killed by Georgia Train Near Athens
A 20 year old East Athens resident, Charlie Watkins, was found dead on the Georgia railroad tracks behind the Rocker compress early Saturday. He suffered a broken neck, crushed skull, and severed left ankle while presumed to have jumped from a freight train loaded with cotton. An inquest was held at J. S. Bernstein's undertaking establishment.
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Charlie Watkins
East
Athens
Georgia Railroad
Barrell
Watkins
J. 8. Bernstein’s Undertaking Establishment
IGUS FELLOWS IN LIMBO AGAIN
Solicitor General Brand in Jackson superior court stopped pressing the state v Gus Fellows on rape after the victim refused to testify. Fellows was released but immediately jailed in Banks county on wife beating and additional charges.
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Igus Fellows
Brand
Jackson Superior Court
Gus Fellows
Supreme Court
Gus
Banks County
Flames Destroy C D Cox's Residence
The residence of Mr. C. D. Cox, agent of the Georgia Railroad, was destroyed by fire Friday at 9 o'clock. Loss estimated at $3,000 with $2,000 insured in the Aetna. Fire began on the roof. origin uncertain though likely from a grass fire nearby. First floor saved, but contents burned. City noted strong water pressure. Ends with local ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
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C. D. Cox
The
Georgia Railroad
Pope Street
Bancroft
Tragic Fire Claims One Year Old Girl's Life
Friday morning about ten o'clock a one year old Black girl, daughter of Nora Harria, was fatally burned at her mother's house near the rock quarry. Left alone, she entered the fire and her clothing ignited, burning her to death while others were away briefly.
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Nora Harria
Fire at Wall Street store causes heavy loss and smoke
Friday at five o clock fire broke out in the rear of the store of R. S. Fankenstein on Wall and Broad streets. Firemen confined the blaze quickly, stock damaged by smoke and water, insured value not known. Ad inserted follows about Botanic Blood Balm as eczema cure with testimonials and offer.
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R. S.fankenstein
Wall
Broad Streets
Fankenstein
Atlanta
Jordan Spoke On Scientific Agriculture at University
Mr Harvey Jordan of Monticello, chairman of the house agriculture committee, lectured Monday at the university winter courses and to regular agricultural students and senior class in the chancellor's lecture room. He stressed the importance of scientific training in agricultural pursuits and made strong points.
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Harvey Jordan
Monticello
Atudente
The Way to Keep In Touch With Your Travelling Men
Mr E Choate of Michael Bros writes in Bookkeeper on a mailing card system used by the firm to track travelling merchants. Cards record towns visited, merchants called on, and goods bought, mailed nightly and checked by home office stenographers for quick sales history. Aimed at efficiency, the method garners wide business interest as an original invention. I announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Clarke county, subject to the democratic primary.
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E. Choate
Michael Bros
Oboate
C C C on Every Tablet Cascarets Candy Ad
An old Cascarets candy ad proclaims Each tablet bears the C C C mark and warns buys to avoid fakes Never sold in bulk and urging druggists to stock authentic products with a simple illustration and price guidance roc
Burning of Another Child In Clarke County Tragedy
Friday Athens faced three fire calls as two children were burned in Clarke county. The second victim, a three year old Black girl, Lootas Colquitt’s daughter, wandered near a fire while her mother was away. Her dress ignited and she was cremated before aid arrived, marking the third similar Black child burned in the past week.
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Athens
Clarke County
Lootas Colquitt
Col
Newton Bridge Road
Popular American Composer Otto Krasselt Honored
A New York edited collection praises Otto Krasselt of this city born in Germany. It notes his early music study, debut with Across the Ocean, and his march Welcome Olympia as a favorite piece. He has several waltzes awaiting public release and is esteemed both here and abroad.
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Mark L Boyden
New York
Otto Krasselt
Ocean
Sousa
Mr. Krassak
America
Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder Cure Ad
An 1901 testimonial advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery known as Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims cures for diabetes seminal omissions weak backs rheumatism and bladder irregularities for men women and children with mail order fulfillment and a one dollar bottle. Included are endorsements from Mrs. O. Drewry and a Be a Board Railway mileage note.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
P. O. Box
Louis
Greenfield
Senn
Texas
O. B
Drewry
New Spring Silk Stock Promises Unmatched Variety
A 1902 spring stock sale boasts vast silk and fabric offerings including Cassard Madras Gingham Foujardines and Leno DeSol with many linen blends and printed materials. Five thousand yards of short lengths go on sale Monday morning with deep discounts on India Linens Dimities and Swisses plus various silks and cottons at reduced yard prices.
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Cassard Madras
Ferealue
Abe Nainsook
New Exhibit Showcases Rare Lace Trade Carpets and Rugs
A striking display titled New Laces presents an unmatched collection of ingrain and Brussels carpets, Summa rugs, and art squares. The exhibit promises a peerless array for connoisseurs and buyers, highlighting intricate textures and historical craftsmanship.
Oil geyser found yesterday near Athens school
Students at Washington Street School celebrated a reported oil gusher found yesterday after a school heater flood. A two foot greasy water layer covered the grate, and officials speculated a four million dollar oil gusher beneath the building, though no definite source was located by nightfall.
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Washington St
Athens
Walter H Lowe Dies in Columbia Washington Newspaper Note
Mr Walter H Lowe dies at his Columbia home after weeks of illness due to complications. He was formerly a journalist in this city and later worked in South Carolina in the same field. His mother, Mrs Insac Lowe, was with him at the time of death.
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Columbia
D. C
Walter H. Lowe
Lowe
Insac Lowe
South Carolina
Solicitor Brand Not Run for Western Circuit Judge
An Oconto Enterprise note states Solicitor General O G Brand will not run for the western circuit judgeship against Judge R B Ruswell this campaign. The piece says rumors persist but asserts Brand is not in the race presently despite pressure from friends.
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O. H. Brand
O. G. Brand
Western Circuit
R. B. Ruswell
Col. Brand
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Nims
Sh.e
Royal Worcester
Royal Worcester Corset Co
Worcester
Mass
DeWitt
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Paul
Ark
C.D. Cox
Mead
Attleboro
Palmer & Sons
Warren J Smith & Sone
Quarry
Wall Street
R. S. Fankenstein
MR. Jordan
IFC. C.C
Wah
Chomte
Bookkeeper
Announc
J. A. Bluddeth
C.C. C
Potomac
Beaboard Air Line Railway
Richmond
Portamouth
Wilmington
Baltimore
Charlotte
J. Z. Hoke
W. E. Christian
Plete Assoitment
India
Trade Makers
France
Germany
England
Paris
China
Ainea
Washington St. Building
Solicitor Brand
Oconee Enterprise Authority
Tutt
Draven
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