Athens City Progress and Editorial Resolve in 1891
The Baxner editor recovers from illness with Dr. I A Gass aiding. Athens shifts to broad gauge rails, pledges liberal spending on sidewalks, blocks, sewers, schools, and public buildings. Council urged to push enterprise, taxes welcomed if value nets gains. Foresees 1891 as a progress epoch with growth in population and wealth, while criticizing croakers and urging city leaders to act.
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Athens
Pre Press
Qurfew Council
Belgium
Oosis
Ees
Conveniences for Countrymen in Athens Trade Relief
A city letter urges Athens officials to provide better wagoner facilities for country visitors. It calls for a near business district lot with sheds racks and stalls to shelter teams and protect stock. The note argues the cost would be low compared to the gains from increased country trade and visitor goodwill.
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Athens
Teirepuck
Southeastern Mutual Accident Co. earns early success in Athens
The Southeastern Mutual Accident Company reports rapid growth since its January 1 launch, issuing over 200 policies. The Banner lauds the venture as a boon for Athens prosperity, with state and regional agents expanding into Louisiana Alabama and the Carolinas as officials tour and promote the enterprise.
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Southeastern Mutual Accident Co
Athens
J B. Coleman
Home Office
Louisiana
Alabama
Southeastern Mutual Accident Association
Atlanta
LA GRIPPE SPREADING How They Fight the Malady
Physicians declare influenza epidemic forms in Macon with simultaneous attacks and widespread drug use. Quinine and related medicines top demand as doctors warn against complacency while few fatal cases occur. Local items note a critical condition of a father in Winterville, a bridge dispute on College Avenue, and a serious but non fatal fall of Mrs Ellis at a hotel.
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Inrippe
Macon
Quinine
Judge Thomas Rail Road Change Shocks Athens
Athens learns Blue Ridge and Atlantic is placed in receivership with Pat Calhoun named receiver. Rumors say New York capitalists will take over and invest heavily at Tallulah Falls, extend to Knoxville, and beautify the region. Judge Thomas, famed for prudent railroad management, departs, likely to return after overseeing the restructuring and potential Richmond Terminal Co. integration.
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Blue Ridge & Atlantic
Athens
Knoxville
Judge Thomas
New York
Tallulah Falls
Pat Calhoun
Richmond Terminal Co
Thonas
Thomas
Blue Ridge
Atlantic
Marriage Unites Aderhold and Finch At Home Ceremony
Last Sunday at the bride's father J H P Aderhold home, Miss A A Aderhold wed Mr Robert E Finch of Maxeys. Rev G W Garner performed the ceremony as relatives and friends witnessed. The couple left for their future home in Maxeys amid well wishes for joy and happiness.
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J. H. P. Aderhold
Mies
A.A. Aderhold
Robert E. Finch
Maxeys
G. W. Garner
Herald- Journal
Death of a Good Citizen J D Maddox at Woodville
Obituary notices the death of J D Maddox known as Uncle Dink at his Woodville home after a short illness. Born Clarke County 1822 he aged sixty nine. A veteran of the 55th Georgia regiment he was deeply mourned. remains buried at Shiloah cemetery. Also note Mr William Doyle of Crawford Granite Works praised by Athens builders for high quality stone.
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Erteys
Woodville
J. D. Maddox
Dink
Maddox
Clarke County
Greene County
55Th
Georgia
Old Shiloah
Herald-Journal
Wm. Doyle
Crawford
Vile
Athens
Dove
Lost Earl: A Seaside Tale From The Bard
A fragmentary poem from The Lost Earl recalls a voyage by sea and a messenger’s peril across a lake. The piece features sailors, waves, furies, and a castle attacked by an army of trifles, ending with a crown won through loss and warning of fragile realms. The rhythm echoes old verse as the narrator contemplates succor and fate.
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Fider
Be You A Lady As A Young Lady Encounters A Crippled Beggar
A bleak November State street scene shows a hurried young woman confronted by a deformed beggar boy. He clumsily drops sausages and bundles, then is offered encouragement by the passerby who asks if she is a lady. The exchange ends with a brusque lesson on manners and kindness.
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State Street
Samaran
Che Wil
Hidden Visitor Behind the Sofa
A family story follows Georgie who suspects a lurking home secret as he hides behind the sofa for the night. He overhears movement and voices, fearing a hidden intruder, while the clock ticks loudly and his sleep eludes him.
The Beauty of Life and the Limits of Art
A Sunday School Times entry on art and beauty argues symbols express deeds, not beauty itself, citing Christ and Raphael. It questions whether humans can truly capture life’s intrinsic beauty through poetry, painting, or carving, and urges focus on living rightly over ornamental artistry. The piece discusses amusements for children and the role of guidance and luck in development. It cites examples from religion, history, and daily play.
Time Wings Us Away From World and Time to Come
A reprintish meditation on time’s passage contrasts life’s fleeting pleasures with death, urging readers to seek the kingdom of God and prepared living. It quotes scripture and reflects on the separation time brings from loved ones, urging faithful action before the end. A brief news item then reports a felony charge rumor in Idaho politics regarding constitutional limits on tainted legislative promises and alleged conspiracies.
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NEW York Observer
Arive
Yiata
Idaho
News Telegram Association
Boiserry
Legislaure
Shoup-Dubois- Connell
Talk With Mr Swann on cotton finance in the south
James Swann of Inman Swann & Co New York visited LaGrange and discussed the financial outlook He attributed stress in money markets to Barings failure and Wall Street speculation predicting no further trouble He called cotton the near gold and said southern surplus money would aid prosperity He noted no real link between the Atlantic and Danville road and the Richmond and Danville system
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Inman, Swann & Co
New York
Barinz Bros
London
Atlantic and
Danville
Richmond
Reforms for Massachusetts Discusses Lobbying
Boston Jan 10 Governor Russell urges constitutional amendment to end voting tax qualification and calls for broader publication of election expenses. He weighs lobby access, favors publicity to curb improper practices and proposes sworn disclosure before laws pass. Also urges Congress action to protect railroad employees from dangers.
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Russell
Boston
Rugell
Congress
Life on the Ocean Plan To Reduce Collisions
Wm Schroeder of Wellington D I claims a natural law can detect floating obstacles and land proximity from a vessel to prevent collisions. He says his invention works in all weather and fog, could save thousands of lives, and has been reviewed by the navy department. Surplus funds rise as treasury receipts outpace expenditures, enabling potential bond purchases. An incident near Con Thursday reports a man killed and dismembered, identified as Gray of Savannah, with details scattered over a mile. Cooper moves to Atlanta to join a livery and stable business, earning well wishes for his new start.
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Bea
Georgia
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Lotyl
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du Georgiv
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Livingstone
Africa
Navy Department
Vee
Chanter Coorrr
Atlanta
Cooper
Athans
Colorado Lower House Seethes as Factions Split
Denver report details a chaotic Colorado House session with five Republican factions, Browne and his Democratic group uniting to block legislation. A subsequent mass walkout led to a self-created rival lower house, while arrests and clashes dominated the scene. Also noted: a local suicide in New Orleans and a Georgia wedding tragedy are briefly mentioned amid broader state and national labor unrest reports.
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Col
Colorado
H. Ho Hddy
James Browne
Browne
Hamona
Turpentian Grant in Rosin Firm at 1.25
Market notes from Savanxan and New York dated Jan 10 report rosin prices with a firm tone, corn and oats quotes for No 2 mixed and white varieties, and a reference to large bales in the oats market. The item also notes a new doctor, eldest son of Rev J prea, who will hang his shingle in Athens and begin practice, welcomed by the citizens.
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iInan
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Athens
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Liverpool
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Lavenroot
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