Old Confederate Soldier Seeks Home and Work in Athens
A letter from P A Summey of Atlanta requests aid for an elderly Confederate veteran, one of Lee's Miserables, seeking a home with a good family in Athens. He asks for light duties, board, and 50 cents weekly, tracing his lineage to a respected local merchant and hoping for compassionate citizens to respond.
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P. A. Shummey
Peter A. Summey
Athens
P. A. Summey
Greenwich Avenue
Atlanta , Ga
ANOTHER RUSSIAN OFFICER SHOT IN ST PETERSBURG
In St Petersburg on January 9 Lieutenant General Valdimir Pavloff, nicknamed Hangman Pavloff, the military procurator, was shot dead by an assassin disguised as a workman in the garden of the chief military court building. The killer fled through crowded streets after firing about forty shots, killing a policeman and wounding a boy before being captured.
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St. Petersburg
Valdimir Pavloff
Pavloff
Molka Canal
False Alarm From Box 46 Repeats Pattern In City
Last night an alarm from Box 46 was turned in by the fire department, but it proved a false alarm. Three of four alarms from this box are false, leading Box 46 to be regarded as the false alarm box.
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Department
Attempted Assault on Young Girl Near Spirite Georgia
Rome Ga Jan 9 An attempt was made about 8 PM by a negro to criminally assault a young daughter of J L White at Spirite Ga on the Central of Georgia railway 15 miles from Rome Two negroes are implicated and have fled a posse is searching for them Mr White is a prominent farmer with many friends.
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Rome
J. L. White
Spirite
Central of Georgia
Arrestee El Brawner to be sent to Oglethorpe County
Yesterday morning police arrested El Brawner a well known local figure with a history of court trouble on a larceny charge. He is to be transferred to Oglethorpe County authorities today for processing.
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el Brawner
Oglethorpe County
Arnica salve claims cure for frost bites and skin ills
John Kemp of East Otlafield Maine recommends Buacklea's Arnica Salve to relieve chilblains and salt rheum and reports excellent results with fever sores indolent ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and other skin diseases sold 25 cents at W J Smith & Broz and H R Palmer & Son Drug Stores
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John Kemp
East Otlafield
Buacklea
W. J. Smith & Broz
H. R. Palmer & Son
Re-elected President Guides Chamber Of Commerce
The Athens Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at city council chambers with a large attendance. President Michael was re-elected for a fourth term despite his suggestion of a new leader. Officers C. B. Griffith, W. A. Mallory, T. W. Reed, and J. C. Jester were chosen. Treasurer Fleming declined re-election. A canvass for new members was set, railroad waiting rooms issue was discussed, and plans to strengthen membership and influence for Athens were outlined.
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Chamber of Commerce
City Council Chamber
Pres. Michael
W. A. Mallory
Michael
C. B. Griffith
T. W. Reed
J. C. Jester
Fleming
Messrs
H. J. Rowe
E. J. Bondurant
W. ©. Weatherford
Rairoad Ooliciary
Messrs.j. J. C. McMahan
Ja. B. Grifith
Georgia Railroad
Athens
Jome
Georgia to require state health board water source checks
Atlanta January meeting of the state board of health approves a plan to draft a bill for June session delegating power to examine water sources of all streams supplying Georgia cities. The bill, with a funded appropriation, will be prepared by Dr. Westmoreland and Dr. Harris and submitted for approval prior to assembly opening.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
State Board of Healthfull Authority
Georgia
State Board Ofy Health
W. F.westmoreland
H. F. Harris
Charity Ball Brings Successful Evening at Deupree Hall
The Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Association hosted its annual charity ball at Deupree hall. A large crowd purchased tickets and enjoyed dancing and refreshments with Haughey's orchestra providing music. Dr King's New Life Pills were praised by Fort Madison official August Sherpe as an effective remedy, advertised at area drug stores.
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Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Association
Deupree Hall
Haughey
Farmers Enjoy Big Prosperity in Southern Address
Birmingham audience heard Editor R H Edwards of the Manufacturers' say that farmers reap prosperity while consumers face higher prices. He warned it may take years for farm product prices to fall and noted cotton at 10 to 11 cents, up from 6. He underscored industrial and railroad impacts, citing iron output rising from 12–13 million tons in 1900 to 25–27 million tons in the present period, and blamed transportation limits rather than railroads alone for bottlenecks.
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Birmingham
Ala
R. H. Edwards
Professor A E Park Returns to Classes After Illness
Professor R B Park resumes teaching duties after several days of illness from a severe Christmas cold. He was confined to his room following exposure while hunting.
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R. B. Park
Savannah Augusta and Northern Railway Chartered for 402 Miles
The Savannah Augusta and Northern Railway Company secures a state charter to build a 402 mile line from the Atlantic coast to Savannah and on to Rossville near the Tennessee line with a spur to Augusta. Incorporators include Edward M. Rice and Bulloch County residents. Route passes through multiple counties and towns including Athens and Dalton. Capital stock listed at 8 million dollars.
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Savannah, Augusta & Northern Railroad
Savannah
Chattanooga
Athens
Atlanta
Georgia
Atantic
Augusta
Savannah, Augusta and Northern Railway Company
State Aboro
J. A. Brannen
Stateboro
Brannen
Edward M.rice
New York
Bulloch County
Georiga
N A. Brannen
J. G. Blitch
Hinton Booth
R. F. Donaldson
Cecil W. Brannen
J. E. Donehoo
B. B. Sorrier
J. R. Miller
8. L. Moore
Atlantic Coast
Rossville
Walker County
Tennessee
Chatham
Bingham
Bryan
Bulloch
Emanuel
Jenkins
Burke
Jefferson
Glascock
Warren
McDuffie
Wilkes
Oglethorpe
Clarke
Jackson
Hall
Dawson
Forsyth
Cherokee
Pickens
Gilmer
Murray
Gordon
Whitefeld
Catoosa
Walker
McDuffie County
Columbia
Richmond
Dalton
Jasper
Gainesville
Lexington
Washington
Thomson
Gibson
Louisville
Stateaboro
Arnold Sr.falls from buggy near Lexington
Yesterday in Lexington Georgia Mr O H Arnold Sr suffered a fall when a buggy wheel broke. He was knocked down struck his head with a cut above an eye but regained consciousness soon after and walked home. Friends note the accident mirrors a past near fatal fall nearby and his recovery brings relief.
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O. H. Arnold, SR
Lexington
O. H. Arnold, Jr
Mr. Arnold
Subtreasury Suit Seen Favoring Atlanta in South
Washington dispatch reports the ways and means committee will refer all evidence on Atlanta Birmingham and Savannah sub treasury claims to Secretary Shaw for recommendation and possible placement after Georgia delegates expressed confidence Atlanta will receive the designation. Also reports new Williams Lodge Odd Fellows officers installed led by T M Forrester as Noble Grand with a roster of officers.
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Shaw
Washington
Ways and Means
Atlanta
Birmingham
Savannah
Sub-Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Bhran
Georgia
Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows
T. M. Forrester
Noble
C. C. Smith
J. A. Mealor
Reader Southwick charms Athens audience in first appearance
Dr. Southwick, acclaimed last year, again captivates listeners at Lucy Cobb with magnetism, voice, and stage presence. Some readers missed him previously but are urged to hear his récitals tonight and tomorrow while praise remains strong. Also, testimonial touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble, recommending purchase at local drug stores.
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Dr. Southwick
Lucy Cobb
J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Falmer & Son
Prica
Cobb Street Work Almost Finished
Cobb street macadamising pushed along rapidly thanks to good weather. The last rock layer has been laid on a large stretch, and with more warm days the entire project should be completed. This pace is among the fastest Athens has seen. Mr. R. L. Moss Jr. returned from Greensboro area where he met Lumber Co business and noted the sawmill, planing mill, and cotton gin on a newly acquired tract. Beware of Mercury in catarrh ointments. avoid products from Toledo and J. Cheney & Co.
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Cobb Street
Athens
R. ‘Ts -Moasar
Greéié' County
Conection
Pleetwood Lumber Co
Toledo
J. Cheney & Co
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Dox -van
Nickel
Japan
Taye Olamp
Thet Fe Agency
Standard Otl Company, Incorporated
Summey
Russia
Fin
Leade
Bir
August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer
Son Drug Stores
Richard H. Edmonds
Baltimore
A. E. Park
AGAN
Rock
Hope
Faith
Love
Mariner
June Jones
Munsey
DeWitt
Orr Drug Co
Leada
Ely
German Kale
Nassau Street
Candler Batiaing
Williams Lodge
H. L. Hemrick
Cr Davis
D. W. Brooks
O. C. Harkin
J. R. Colle
C. D
R. L, Moss, JR
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