Death of Mr. George E Griffeth in Athens
Mr. George E Griffeth died Tuesday morning at his Dougherty Street home after a long illness from Bright's disease. A 74 year old Oconee County farmer and Confederate veteran, he recently moved to Athens and leaves six children. An obituary notes his prominent service as county treasurer and his Baptist faith. The notice also includes a local advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from The Orr Drug Co.
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Dougherty Street
This City
George E Griffeth
Bright
Griffeth
Athens
Oconee County
Baptist Church
Oconee
C. K
Third
Georgia Regiment
Meera
William G
Frank E
J. T
W.R
J. L. Griffeth
Robert Thompson
Murrell Leaves Athens Dispensary After Long Service
Mr Geo T Murrell, cashier at the Athens dispensary since September, retires after a 00 day term. He sold about 185000 tickets and turned over 46490.40 to the city treasurer, averaging 5164 per day with only minor variances in his accounts. The commissioners praise his tenure and bid him farewell.
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Geo, T. Murrell
Athens
Murrell
Sound as a Dollar Emulsion health ad claims strong lungs
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as beneficial for weak lungs and sensitive throats. It promises to strengthen the throat and lungs, drive out coughs and bronchitis, and keep them away, urging readers to request a sample and contact Bowne & Co in New York.
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Scott
Farmer J H Moseman Injured in Wagon Accident
Tuesday afternoon a farmer, J H Moseman, was thrown from his wagon near Brightwell's store, breaking his right collar bone and sustaining severe facial cuts. A horse collision with Moseman's mule caused the accident. the rider of the other horse rode off, and Moseman could not identify him. The rest of the text promotes Kodol digestion products.
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J. H. Moseman
Brightwell
Mr. Moseman
Mip
Seaboard changes schedule to please Athens riders
The Seaboard Air Line enacts new schedules letting travelers leave Athens after breakfast, visit Atlanta for the day, and return by 6 50 pm. The change aims to benefit both city retailers and travelers, with officials predicting broad satisfaction once routine adjusts. The railroad emphasizes courteous service and ongoing efforts to please its patrons.
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Seaboard Air Line
Athens
Atlanta
Seaboard
Y M G A Work Has An Effect In Japan
The Y M C A movement spreads global influence. Japan forms a Buddhist association modeled on the Y M C A to counter missionary work. Prominent families back the effort as branches grow in cities, Kyoto college hosts a Buddhist chapter with daily meetings led by temple priests and professors.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Athens
Young Men's Buddhist Association
Milkado
Japan
Kyoto
Oliver Encampment Installs Officers
Oliver Encampment No 14 I O O F held a called meeting last Friday installing officers J H Bisson O P A O Bishop H P B W Bailey Sr W L T Carithers Scribe J B Wilbanks Treas J F Beavers Jr W B F Bennett lst W H K Cooper 3nd W J A Mealor 1st G of T I N Butler 2nd G of T Finance committees A W Veas J A Mealor B F Bennett. The group continues strong growth and meets weekly Fridays at 7:30 in Carlton building Clayton and Jackson streets.
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Oliver
No. 14
J. H. Bisson
O. P
A. O. Bishop
H. P
B. W. Bailey
W. L. T. Carithers
Scribe
B. Wilbanks
Treas
J. F Beavers
W. B. F. Bennett
Lst
W. H. K. Cooper
Carlton
Clayton
Jackson
Mrs Carson Freed on $1000 Bond in Macon Homicide
Macon Georgia January 13 Mrs Effie Carson who shot and killed Professor Rigsby yesterday morning in the law office of Mr G Bayne has been released on a $1000 bond with Professor E L Martin of the Georgia Alabama Business College as surety After about six hours in jail she waived committal trial at the office of Justice of the Peace G H Gerdine Carson denies coming from New York and says she has never been farther north than Chattanooga She was born near Macon learned telegraphy and is active in South Macon Methodist church Epworth League and other church affairs She has been married twice first to Ernest Johnson now in Oswego New York and now to Fred Carson a machinist at the Central Railroad shops
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Macon
Effie Carson
Professor Rigsby
G. Bayne
Liberty
Profesor
E. L. Martin
Georgia-Alabama Business College
Lee Harrington
G. H. Gerdine
Justice of the Peace
Carson
New York
Chattanooga
Fletcher's Mill
Bbe Hanbsen
South Macon
Johnson
Fred Osrson
Central Ralirued
The Sensibility of Woman and Her Subtle Powers
A historical piece argues women possess finer senses and quicker emotional responses, claiming they fear less control and often reveal truth through mimicry. It praises a woman’s tears as a strategic force, contrasting child and lover dynamics and deeming a beautiful tearful display supremely powerful.
Woman suffrage would be a benefit
Ex Governor Robert E Pattison of Pennsylvania argues that states where women have suffrage show success. He cites Philadelphia where women on the school board and board of control have benefited local administration and education. He asserts broader admission of women to state educational power would greatly aid the commonwealth.
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Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Board of Control
Commonwealth
Digestive Ailments and Dr Pierce Remedies Cited
A fragmented ad-style passage touts digestion problems and nutrition loss causing weakness and sleeplessness. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures, claims weight gain, and offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail from Buffalo, New York.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Georgia to open hall of fame in capitol building
Governor Terrell announced plans to create a Georgia hall of fame in the state capitol. Paintings of notable Georgians will be moved to the dome arcade, labeled with sketches, and illuminated for visibility at night. Portraits include Toombs, Stephens, Hill, Crisp, and Oglethorpe, with the Benjamin Hill monument possibly relocated to a central position.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Capitol
Terrell
Capitol
Robert Toombs
Alexander H. Stephens
Benjamin H. Hill
Charles F. Crisp
James Oglethorpe
Benjamin H. Hl
Capitol Building
Menu of the Turks Viands And Vegetables As Appetizing Dishes
An old New York Tribune feature describes Turkish cuisine with emphasis on meat fish vegetables and inexpensive preparations. It covers staples like mutton beef and coffee bread black rye, discusses tomato as a key vegetable, preserves methods, and outlines dishes including moussaka pilaf yalanje dolma and imambayildi, noting methods and relative popularity.
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Imambailde
New York Tribune
Dr King’s New Life Pills Cure Long Headache
Mrs. N. A. Wobater of Winnie Virginia reports Dr King’s New Life Pills wholly cured her two year sick headaches. The remedies address headache constipation biliousness and related troubles. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. B. Palmer & Son drug stores.
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N. A. Wobater
Winnie
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. B. Palmer & Son
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de Witt
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Niagara Falls
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