Tragic death as bridge collapses on engine truck
In Athens county, Pearl Veal, a young farmer, died when flooring on a bridge over McNatt creek gave way as he carried a traction engine toward Athens. His companion Walter Booth escaped with minor injuries as the engine sank eleven to fifteen feet. Local dignitaries and hundreds gathered as workers lifted the engine and recovered Veal's body, to be prepared for burial in Watkinsville. The 1891 bridge, jointly owned by Clarke and Oconee counties, was deemed unsafe for such loads and will be repaired promptly.
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Cord Mill
Benath
Walter Booth
Pearl Veal
Ovconee
McNatt Creek
Mallison
Nhar
Athens
Veal
Young Veal
Qoyonee County
Mr. Veal
Cod Mill
Mr. Booth
Alread
Qocones County
D. M. Kenney
Johnson
Coones County
Vincent
Clarke County
Watkinsville
Conte
Warkideville
Barnett Shoals
C. T. Hussey
Gine
Simon
Jory
Stanley
Clarke
Oconee
Finest Mules in Athens Offered by Holman & Co
Holman and Company boast the finest mules in Georgia from their Thomas Street stables in Athens. They showcase a hundred high quality animals imported from Kentucky and Tennessee, inviting locals to inspect and purchase. Also advertised are Longman and Martinez Paints, linseed oil blends, Chamberlain’s tablets, with local retailers Palmer and Sons and W. J. Smith and Bro handling sales.
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Holmen & Co
Thomas Street
Athens
Georgia
Holan & Oy
Kentucky
Tennessee
Thie
Holman & Co
Longman & Martiniz
Oster & Company
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Vagrants with Sharp Stick Sweep Moves in Athens
Police chief Culp ordered strict searches for vagrants under the Olsson vagrancy law. Carl Field, a Black man described as a vagrant, was detained near Foundry Street after disputes over employment at Aldora Hoff’s restaurant. Field’s case was to be tried next day as part of a broader effort to eliminate vagrants and prevent disease.
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Athens
Culp
Carl Field
Field
Aldora Hoff
Foundry Street
Hoff
Calaboose
Chief Corp
Department
Change of Leaders in County Republican Party
The piece notes a convention year with efforts to replace county Republican leaders. It claims some individuals are actively seeking to overtake current leaders while others seek to maintain control, and that the incumbents are not perturbed by the movement.
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Republican Party
Doon 10 Install the New System in Athens
Citizens of Athens mourn the loss of the old noon fire bell but welcome a new fire alarm system and city clock. Once the domework on the city hall is finished, the improved alarm operations and the dome clock will be installed, promising fewer alarm issues and hourly chimes.
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Athens
Marmoanta
Enid
U. S. Appropriation for Athens Building In Doubt
Athenians misled into thinking the federal allotment is 125000 for a government building. Congressman Howard says the current ordinary appropriation stands at 100000 and is pushing progress to begin work soon.
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Howard
Congress
Merritt Defended Against Assault Over Book Selections
The Georgia press defends State School Commissioner Merritt amid criticism of books produced by the book trust. The Macon Telegraph praises Merritt as a clean, dedicated educator unlikely to seek political gain. It notes Merritt’s character will withstand scrutiny and that his supporters trust his integrity.
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Georgia
State School Commission
Book Trust
Merritt
Macon Telegraph
Resolutions Honor Longstreet and Gordon by Laura Rutherford Chapter
The Laura Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy drafts resolutions mourning General James Longstreet and General John B Gordon. They express southern sorrow, praise their military and civic deeds, and extend sympathy to their families. Rosa Woodberry, J. Z. Hoke, R8S Lyndon, and others sign as committee.
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Laura Rutherford
Daughters of the Confederacy
The
Longstreet
Gordon
Georgia
South
James Longstreet
John B Gordon
Ma Bier
GONEE COURT 5 POSTPONED AT WATKINAGILE
There will be no session of Oooree superior court at Watkinagile next Monday. The regular term is postponed by Judge Russell due to many smallpox cases in parts of the county making it unsafe. The new date will be announced later, likely in April after Clarke Superior Court adjourns.
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Oooree Superior Cours
Watkinagile
Russell
Clarke Buperior
Bible in Browning by Minnie Gresham Machen praised
A Georgia native's book on Browning earns strong praise from Central Presbyterian Richmond Virginia. The author Minnie Gresham Machen of Baltimore offers clear analysis from Genesis to Revelation highlighting Browning's allusions. The work aims to reveal Browning's gospel through prose arguments and selected passages.
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Minnie Gresham Machen
Baltimore
John T. Gresham
University of Georgia
Athens
Central Presbyterian
Richmond
Browning
Fen Bible
Wingfield Seeks Re election as Clarke County Judge
Judge Wingfield announces bid for re election in Clarke County race to end with a finish. Rival J M Herrington withdraws due to health and Joseph K Kenney enters the contest. Friends also suggest Major H Jarston for Clarke County treasurer in the upcoming primary.
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Clarke County
M. Herrington
Joseph K. Kenney
Tudge
B. Wingfield
Wingfield
Major H. Jarston
Major Carlton
Georgia Seed to Fight Boll Weevil in Texas Cotton
Athens buyers ship Georgia seed to Texas to seed cotton fields that were ruined last year by the boll weevil. Government experts backed the plan after Capt. J. H. Ruoker advised planting earlier maturing seed to outrun the pest, with shipments from Georgia and neighboring states to supply Texas farmers.
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Asx
Texas
Georgia
J. H. Ruoker
Rnoker
Boll Weevil Post
Racker
Maryland
Capt. Rocker
Othr Jelchboring
Athena
Committee on Carnesville railroad completes fundraising
The Carnesville railroad committee reports a $100 subscription from Messrs Simon and M G Michel and only about $500 remaining to close the list. The committee will not call on citizens again. donations may be left at the Banner office today as the list is forwarded to Carnesville this afternoon.
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Carnesville Railroad
Messrs
Simon
M. G. Michel
Oiteens
Uarneaville
Clarke County Resident Misjudges Day Of Week
A Clarke County resident spent a Sunday at his regular work unaware it was the Sabbath. Believing it was Saturday all day, he learned otherwise while in Athens after delivering butter. His wife also thought it Sunday, prompting a household calendar update. Separate ad notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy guarantees and product use.
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Clarke County
Athens
McGregor Named Depository for School Book Supplies
The McGregor firm designated as depository for state school book supplies under uniformity law. Companies awarded contracts will furnish books to the schools and distribute through Mr. McGregor’s stores at several local points. The volume is expected to reach thousands of books.
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D. W. McGregor
McGregor
Mr. McGregor
Editors Chose Georgian Editors For University Magazine
The University of Georgia selects five editors for The Georgian after student submissions. Editor-in-Chief M S Blackshear, Associate Editors James Hall and A L Golucke, Exchange Editor A L Lardy, Salmagand Brntor V Moor, and Business Manager John S Gamble chosen. Also includes letters about milk cheating methods and paint brands from readers.
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University of Georgia
Agesine
Cihteen
Ascletioa
Ara
M. 8. Blackshear
Jamey Hall
A. +. Golucke
A. L. Lardy
Salmagand
Brntor—V
Moor
Jobn
Gamble
South
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Athos
Nuimdy
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