Organization of Governors Clubs at University
University students form Estill club with 82 members led by Jack McCartney of Thomasville as president and W. McIntyre as vice president. Campaign gains pace for Ol Estill along with Guerry Trrell and Jim Smith clubs led by Wilson Hardy Herbert Clay and Sterling Blackshear respectively. A university vote next week will pick the strongest candidate.
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Estill
Jack McCartney
Thomasville
W. McIntyre
Ol. Estill
Wilson Hardy
Herbert Clay
Jim Smith
Sterling Blackshear
Dispensary Sales Rise After Neighboring Counties Go Dry
The annual report for 1901 shows rising sales and higher net profits since the dispensary’s start, with a note that nearby counties going dry boosted Athens consumption. A tabulated history through January 1902 lists yearly totals and profits, highlighting a large increase last year and per capita consumption among the lowest in the world.
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Clarke
Athens Dispensary
Athens
Railroad extension discussed from Tallulah Falls to Franklin NC
Parties in Atlanta aim to extend the line from Cornelia to Tallulah Falls and onward to Franklin NC. They intend to arrange contracts for immediate construction though no definite plans were learned.
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Atlanta
Cornelia
Tallulah Falls
Franklin
N.C
Estill grows more confident in Georgia campaign
Atlanta dispatch reports Col J H Estill visiting Atlanta after a Forsyth county tour. He claimed broad support and improving health, and said the campaign was going well. He hinted at disagreement with Mr Guerry over carrying two counties and planned to visit DeKalb next week.
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Atlanta
Col
J. H. Estill
Forsyth County
Estell
Exstell
J K Thompson Killed In Canal Cave In
News reached the city Monday night of the death of representative J K Thompson and a black laborer near Homer. They were in a canal cut on Thompson's plantation when a 30 by 80 foot section collapsed, tons of dirt fell, killing Thompson with a crushed skull and broken neck and smothering the laborer. Thompson was well known locally.
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W. H. Shelton
Truil
J. K. T .Mpson
Homer
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Utes
Texas Wonder Hall’s Great Discovery claims cures
A Texas wonder advertisement touts Hall’s Great Discovery as a universal kidney and bladder cure. It promises relief from gravel diabetes and various ailments for men and women and even bladder issues in children, with mail order options and testimonials from Greenfield Tennessee dated March 80 1901.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
P. O
Lonis
Greenfield
Tenn
St. Louis
Texas
B. Drewry
Jubilee year record of the American Y M C A growth and reach
In its Jubilee Year the American Y M C A reports 10 million dollars pledged for buildings endowment and debt repayment with ongoing expansion. It cites 1,470 associations 268,477 members in America 589,049 worldwide and widespread growth in Bible classes and evangelistic services.
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Young Men's Christian Association
America
Army Association
Naval
The
Railroad Association
United States
Canada
James M Smith for Governor Urges in Georgia
The piece promotes Col. James M. Smith for governor of Georgia. Letters from Emory Cason of Crawfordville praise Smith’s broad executive ability across farming dairying mills and railroads. It argues his practical knowledge and life devoted to farming uniquely qualify him over other candidates like Estill Guerry Terrell.
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James M. Smith
Emory Cason
Crawfordville
Atlanta Constitution
Tribune
Georgia
Colonel Smith
Estill
Guerry
Terrell
Georgia needs a farmer leader for governor in 1903
Crawfordville Ga February fifteenth eighteen ninety three in this letter a local observer argues Colonel Smith embodies unimpeachable character and eminent ability as a lawyer but Georgia as an agricultural state needs a governor with farming experience guiding policy to boost farming and home industries. The writer urges selecting a leader who will press legislation aiding farmers and merchants against railroads unions and trusts, and favors more farmers over lawyers.
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Terrell
Georgia
Smith
Fatal Saw injury at Cordova worker in mill
A Cordova special reports R B Bmalley a weaver at Indian Head mills fell onto a circular saw while cutting wood and suffered injuries feared terminal. In Birmingham, rates for insurers rise 25 percent from last Friday following a New York meeting.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cordova
R. B. Bmalley
New York
Leopold's American Visit Uncertain
Brussels dispatch reports King Leopold has expressed desire to visit the United States but has not suggested any date since denying a previous report. No confirmation of plans or schedule for an American voyage this year has been issued by the king or his household.
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Leopold
Brussels
Associated Press
United States
America
Hosiery and Corset Goods Displayed in Local Store
Hosiery department features Woesh silks taffetas satins in black and colors with full Black Cat Hosiery line. Infants Misses Boys and Ladies wear also Black Cat Half Hose for men. Agents for P. N. Corset and carry full line of Misses and Ladies corsets and waists at popular prices.
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P. N
Queen Quality Shoes Highlight Line in Local Sale
Nation specials note Bailey talcum powder soaps and toiletries at low prices. Glycerine soap, toilet soaps, ammonia, combs, gossamer net, polish, ties, buttons, writing paper, handkerchiefs, towels. Full line Queen Quality Shoes plus infants to ladies shoes in other makes offered.
Madras and Ginghams For Ladies and Mens Apparel
A local shop advertises a full line of madras and ginghams for ladies waists, boys waists, and men's shirts with colors and stylish patterns.
Mill Ends on Sale in Percals and Cottons
Mill Ends displayed after case after case of Percals Madras ginghams and other cotton goods at reduced prices.
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Madras
New Line of Laces and Embroideries Arrives
Embroideries and laces highlighted as a fresh lot just received. The store promotes a new line with varied colors and price options to suit shoppers.
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Organization OF Governor's Clubs
Ace Eer
Desser
J. K. Thompson
Wes
Banks County
Ment
Brotherhood
Christ
Redi Dakline
Savannah
Guerry Pos
Col. Smith
Crawfordville, Ga
Oglethorpe
Dr. Caldwell
Nation
Bailey’s Talcum
Bairy
Amonia
Shoe Department
Mattings, Bugs
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