Neighbors report diverse local matters and rumors
Prof Van Hoose aims to form a high grade military academy with eighty to ninety pupils. Gillsville resident G Carter moves to Lala to engage in merchandising. Reports note drummers on the road for J G Hines Mfg Co and numerous hogs dying from suffocation. Gainesville sees moonshine seizures and a butcher selling unwholesome meat. Union Point mentions a forced marriage incident. other items include a school principal’s resignation and plans for fruit trees canvassing.
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van Hoose
G. ©. Carter
Gillsvile
Lala
Will
Me. J
Burlington
M. Martin
J G. Hines Mfg. Co
Georgia Match Factory
Atlanta
J. ‘St. Camp
Gainesville
Jasper County Notices and Local Notes of 1890s
Col W H Willis of the Fourth Georgia regiment died in Macon county. Capt Bailey of Flotilla began laying track on the new railroad at Machen. Charlie Willson sold his property to Lucian Benton and moved to Bentonville. Mrs K F Ezell bought the Kelly place at admin sale for 741 dollars. Monticello election results: Mayor W T Lane. councilmen J I Kelly C B Rosser W P Ezel J D Thornton G W Persons. Richard Newton, Stecorder, Alonzo Grant, Dennis Moreland elected. A fight on Exbert Barnes place left one man dead. Alonzo arrested. Uncle Billy Bowers plans to witness the 1893 presidential inauguration. J E A Victory teaches in Bio. Miss Emma Graves to teach at Madison Spring. Marriages: George T Norman and Mamie Mathews. Wd White and Jane Craft. J Fleming and Eliza Baker. Old Scotch Graveyard on Mrs Teasley’s Cold Water Creek plantation described with one head rock bearing 1801. Mrs Mary Harrison dead. Aon Maret of Shoal Creek died suddenly, possible heart disease. E T Rumsey killed an 18 month old that weighed 410 pounds net. Van Duzer opens branch law office in Elberton. Bowersville editor shows silk dress worn by Mrs Folly Bowers dating 1340 and woven on old Georgia loom.
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W. H. Willis
Fourth Georgia Regiment
Macon County
Capt. Bailey
Flotilla
Machen
Charlie Willson Lagp
Lucian Benton
Bentonville
K. FP. Ezell
Kelly Place
Monticello
Ww. T. Lane
J I. Kelly
C. B. Rosser
W.P. Ezel
J. D. Thornton
GW. Persons
Richard Newton
Stecorder
Alonzo Grant
Dennis Moreland
Exbert Barnes Place
Alonzo
Billy Bowers
Washington
J. E. A. Victory
Emma Graves
Madison Spring
George T. Norman
Hart
Mamie Mathews
Lincoln
W.d. White
Jane Craft
J. Fleming
Eliza Baker
Mary Harrison
Aon Maret
Shoal Creek
E. T. Rumsey
van Duzer
Elberton
Bowersville American Union
Folly Bowers
Job Bowers
Georgia
Walton County News Snippets and Local Notices
Partridge nest found near Bethlehem and Kilgore with fifty scholars at Bethlehem. The Johnson Institute opened well. A Monroe lady reports stuck English peas. Alliancemen showed in straw force last Thursday. A political line notes better mobilization of workers. A small barn owned by Capt. T. G. White burned with hay and oats. Marriages listed: Truman Smith and Minnie Millsaps. James Stroud and Hattie Briscoe at Stone Mountain. Ella Robinson wed R. J. Cox. Judge John P. Evans served 36 years as clerk. Sheats Bros dissolved. T. L. Sheats to run business solo. Weather notes on cold past and budding spring. partridges, Gulf Stream change speculation. Judge Cook and Contractor Kelly mentioned in exams context.
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Bethlehem
J. J. Kilgore
Johnson Institute
Monroe
T. G. White
Walton
Truman Smith
Minnie Millsaps
James Stroud
Hattie Briscoe
R. J. Cox
Ella Robinson
Stone Mountain
John P. Evans
Sheats Bros
T. L. Sheats
Gulf
Cook
Kelly
Unstable tower leads to sale and local notes
The article reports structural concerns with a tower leaking and timber decay prompting a future removal and cupola addition when weather allows. A public sale on the first Wednesday sees Walton hotel sold for 6000 dollars, Shepherd land for 745, a 12 horsepower engine for 300, and various livestock prices. Additional notes mention Hessian fly in wheat, Alliance prosperity, Stanhope Erwin joining the Presbyterian church, and the Dearman family moving to Domorest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
John D. Malsby
H. J. Shepherd
Geo. B. Alborn
Stanhope Erwin
Presbyterian Church
8. B. Dearman and
8. C
Domorest
Local notices from Raibun County announce new alliances and civic changes
In Raibun County many alliances form while John Green must have his foot amputated after a paper wad injury. Mr. Paris, who spent summer in Clayton, died at St Augustine. Oliver Allen and Nora Beard of White County marry. Clarkesville youths pledge to abstain from alcohol this year. George H Johnson elected mayor of Clarkesville with councilmen Wilbank Bowden Bigham Wilson and Spencer chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Green
R. ©. Paris
Clayton
St. Augustine
Oliver Allen
Nora Beard
White County
Clarkesville
George H. Johnson
Clarksville
L. Wilbank
J.J. Bowden
J. W. Bigham
J. G. Wilson
TF. B. Spencer
Franklin County Marriages and Local Notes
Franklin County notices list marriages between Mollie McDaniel and J J Brown of Texas and other unions. The Sheriff will publish ads in The Enterprise. Carnesville residents shown abstinent from tobacco, Dr C M Maddox has settled in Carnesville, and Lavonia starts The News by W oC Moss. A harmon yoress minstrel troupe exhibits. Light Infantry fair planned. J P Dye shot J E Campbell’s mare hunting birds. Mrs A O Harper visited New York. A Q Harper to move to Southwest Georgia and enter saw mill business. Several marriages include Meon Norman Farler Norman Haley Hulme Dreuron Greenway McMullen Crawford and many others. Emma Bearden of Elberton breaks ankle in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie T. McDaniel
J. J. Brown
Texas
Edwin Hubbard
Sallie
Abberhobe
W.J. Willowford
Emily Keeling
Franklin County
Enterprise
Carnesville
C. M. Maddox
Carnes
Light Infantry
J. P. Dye
J. E. Campbell
A. O. Harper
New York
A. QO. Harper
Georgia
Marnuia
Robert Meon
Annie Brown
Wilkes
J. M.farler
Fannie Norman
S. M. Haley
Sallie Hulme
Jesse Dreuron
Sallie Greenway
Wm. McMullen
Susie Crawford
Berry Moulden
Emma Craft
Charlie Herring
Anna Partian
Barnard Smith
Sallie Jones
J. C. Brown
Rosa Lee Patterson
C. B. Moore
Lonie Gilmore
Emma Bearden
Elberton
Oconee County News Highlights Local Moves and Events
A roundup from McNutt to Lula and Watkinsville reports depot agents changing posts at Bishop and Kattlelean, a spinning mill rising in Watkinsville, and a reorganized Sunday school in Liberty. Names include W C Langford, Clark Kencanner, J R Hodges, and J W Watson. Local illness and travel notes accompany real estate and railroad interest, with Weyers and Meadow murders referenced in distant context.
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McNutt
Lula
Atlanta
Liberty
W. C. Langford
Bishop
Kattlelean
Georgia
Clark Kencanner
Watkinsville
J. R. Hodges
W. S. Armistead
R. B. Reese
Monitor
Jas. S. Griffeth
Griffeth
Ely L. Crow
Eula Dea
Wyler
Col
J. H. Elder
Lizzie Yerby
Winterville
H.C. Paris
D. B. Jackson
Local citizens honored in mourning hearse and weddings
A respected citizen died and was honored by the Alliance. C W Marshal and Lizzie Garbert wed near Sandy Cross. Capt J S Calloway from Louisville visited Lexington Friday. Judge Lumpkin and wife returned from Alabama. R Dillard and Ida Reynees married. Jabez Poulnett's insanity returns him to asylum. Miss Claude Hartsfield teaches in Elbert county. Miss Roberta Latimer visits from Athens. A new Baptist church forms with 47 members. Editor T J Gantt visits Athens and praises Lexington enterprise. A Christmas tragedy ends a flirtation in Pleasant Hill district with George Vaughn shooting Ned Thornton's daughter after two suitors were rejected.
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Alliance
C. W. Marshal
Lizzie Garbert
Sandy Cross
J. S. Calloway
Louisville
Lexington
Lumpkin
Alabama
R. Dillard
Ida Reynees
Jabez Poulnett
Claude Hartsfield
Elbert
Roberta Latimer
Athens
New Baptist Church
T. J. Gantt
The
Echo
Pleasant Hill District
Ned Thornton
George Vaughn
Oglethorpe
Funeral in House Honors Congressman William D Kelley
Washington January 11 special short but impressive services for the late Congressman William D Kelley were held in the House of Representatives with the Capitol crowded by senators representatives and friends The remains were later taken to Philadelphia for burial Monday morning in the family burying ground
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William D. Kelley
House of Representatives
Capitol
House
Kelley
Philadelphia
Cotton Price Rises Amid Short Receipts in Athens
Cotton moved upward yesterday as short receipts drew steady demand. Reports from Liverpool and New York showed gains, with Middling at ten and a half. Local traders expect the rise to persist unless shipments surge, noting a busy day and strong prices in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinty
Athens
Baxter
Liverpool
New York
Traced in Blood serial to appear in Banner and Weekly
The Sunday Banner announces a new thrilling serial Traced in Blood by Emile Gaboriau to start next issue, with weekly continuations in both Sunday and Weekly editions, promising top authors and lower costs. Also notes local patience for the serial and a forthcoming Athens written local plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Banner
Battingnolles
Emile Gaboriau
Weekly Banner
North Georgia
Duel Ends in Street Killing in Heflin Alabama
The shooting of Dock Bell, a prominent Heflin citizen, on Wednesday night by town marshal Sam C. Creamer was a sensational duel to the death in the street with lasting local shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dock Bell
Heflin
Ala
Sam C. Creamer
Another Year With Thee In Faithful Service and Praise
Religious department caption reflects a devotional hymn style by Miss Havergal. The text envisions another year dawned with God, deepening trust, quiet rest, progress, presence, and praise. It contrasts earthly partings with eternal hope, urging faithful service and devotion for the year ahead.
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Miss Havergal
Ter
Two Great Commands Hold Sway in Christian Life
Emerson and a British Museum scene open into a meditation on love of God and neighbor. The text argues that true religion requires both commandments together, not one in isolation, and urges inner reform by the Spirit. It cites Ruskin and Childs on kindness, gratitude, and generosity as core virtues for a faithful life.
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Emerson
Lnte
British Museum
Plato
Ruskin
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Lippincott’s
Childs
Spiritual Gifts Produce Unity in Diversity
The author urges rejoicing in the variety of Christian gifts and warns against judging others for differing approaches. St John and St Paul exemplify devotion to Christ in distinct forms, each fulfilling different roles within a living union with the Head. God designs each Christian to demonstrate redeeming love in unique circumstances, culminating in a harmonious unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.John
St. Paul
E. M. Goulburn
Not Our Tears But His Blood Mystery Fragment
A fragmented excerpt reflects on tears and guilt, contrasting personal sorrow with a larger moral stain and a religious or philosophical tone about conscience and sin. The text appears as partial prose with unclear context or attribution.
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Jesus
Magdalene
Christ
Guthrie
Telegraphic Sparks Highlights of Crime and Scandal Across Cities
A sweeping montage reports threats of lynching in Massachusetts over a grandchild murder, a Guiteau relative stealing company funds, and widespread scandals from Bangor rent cuts to fraud by R Hi Paul. It notes sensational deaths, abductions, teacher flogging, and violent incidents, including suicides, hangings, and fatal accidents across multiple states and countries.
Four Direful Escapade In Warsaw Conspiracy
January 11 report from Sr Percuspine states secret police uncover a nihilist plot against Czar. Olga Gentacharenko, linked to noble Russian families, killed the police chief at her home with a revolver and then fatally shot herself. The sensational murder and suicide shock the nobility.
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Sr. Percuspine
Warsaw
Olga Gentacharenko
Augusta's Burial Funeral of Dowager Empress Watched by Immense Crowds
The Dowager Empress Augusta was laid to rest with a grand ceremony in Berlin. A vast procession followed from the chapel to the mausoleum, with the emperor, grand duke of Baden, princes, and foreign representatives in attendance. Spectators packed Unter den Linden as electric lights burned in mourning.
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Berum
Augusta
William
Baden
Linden
Brandenburg Gate
Allee
Rbs
Charlottanburg
Mit
William I
Drawing the Line in Alton White and Black School Clash
In Alton on January 11, 1910, Black families and students demanded admission to the white high school. White students resisted, leading to a violent fifteen minute melee in the building and in the yard as desks slates ink stands and rulers flew. White girls cheered as their champions pursued Black pupils through the streets.
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Alton
Alton Board of Education
Powell
Augusta pair in runaway wife case arrested in Atlanta
Charles S Abner of Augusta and Emily Copeland were arrested in Atlanta after the husband Fernandez Copeland reported his wife had eloped with Abner. Copeland plans to prosecute. Emily and Abner remain tight lipped as police detain them. The couple and Copeland’s family are described as respectable in Augusta.
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Atlanta
Charles S. Abner
Augusta
Emily Copeland
Fernandez Copeland
Bud
Emily
Charles 5
Abner
Copeland
Mrs. Copeland
Mra. Caer
Mra. Copeland
Georgia Farmers Alliance exchange in turmoil at Atlanta
Reports from Atlanta detail a major shakeup in the Georgia Farmers Alliance exchange with resignations and a power battle as Felix Corput steps down and W L Peek succeeds him amid salary disputes and speculation. The upheaval is expected to influence the gubernatorial race as factions align around candidates. In another incident near Union Point road, Amanda Davis shot a teen boy in a dispute. he survived despite severe head injuries as the shooter was jailed briefly and discharged after a lack of intent evidence.
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Farmers’ Alliance Exchange
Atlanta
Georgia Farmers’ Alliance Exchange
Alliance
Felix Corput
The
Exchange
W. Lpeek
L. F. Livington
State Alliance
Corput
Livingston
Sid
Alliance Exchange
Stringer Death Sparks Murder Charge Against Smith
D. M. Stringer died after a 38 calibre bullet struck the neck spine area. His son John obtained a warrant charging Smith with murder. The sheriff holds Smith without confinement. An inquest was not held and the commitment trial is set for this afternoon, likely postponed due to funeral services.
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Gainesville
D. M. Stringer
Oslin
Looper
Palmour
Gower
Beating and Shooting at Aaron Duggar in Georgia
In Vickerys Creek, Ga three men beat and shot Aaron Duggar in his home after forcing entry. Duggar, whose father was an Indian and mother a negress, swore warrants against the assailants who were arrested and will stand trial at February court.
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Vickery’s Creek
This
Here
Fire devastates Dominion iron works in Ricamono
A severe blaze at the old Dominion iron works on Belle Island in Ricamono Jan 11 caused major property loss and injuries. Firefighters and nearby workers fought the flames but failed to prevent the destruction. One man died and three others were seriously hurt as debris and collapsing structures impeded efforts.
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Ricamono
Diminion Iron Works
Belle Ishand
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