Elopement of Richmond Society Couple Sparks Tragedy
Richmond Jan 22. Elopement of popular debutante Martha Lundy and Stuart Cooke stunned society. The bride is from a distinguished line. the groom is son of the late Gen. Cooke. Richard Bidgood, who loved Lundy, wounded himself twice in the heart area upon learning of the marriage and is hospitalized, likely to recover. The incident creates wide interest among Richmond's prominent circles.
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Richmond
Societ
Stuart Cooke
Martha Ron Landy
Washington
Aliss Landy
Jul KR Cooke
Col Eaton Cooke
Aecques
Richard M. Bidgood
Virginia Hospital
Lundy
The Brave Wolverine in Prehistoric Forest Spirit
An evocative sketch describes the wolverine as a dignified forest monarch of Michigan, highlighting its strength, fearsome claws, and striking yellow white bands. The piece notes Michigan as its historic habitat and the creature’s enduring pluck, linking it to local nickname lore.
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Foresta
Michigan Peninsula
Michigan
Growing Sentiment In Favor Of Parker In Washington
Washington reports a rising preference for Parker as the Democratic presidential candidate. Judge Alton B Parker, NY chief judge, declines gubernatorial nominating bid yet commands support among New Yorkers who feel Roosevelt’s statewide popularity wanes. If Parker leads the ticket, New York’s 89 electoral votes are believed to swing Democrat.
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Washington
Parker
New York
Alton B Parker
Court of Appeals of
New York State
Roosevelt
Odell
Judge Parker
Mr. Roosevelt
Tadge Parker
Wilcox Sentenced to Thirty Years for Second Degree Murder
In Hertford North Carolina the jury found Wilcox guilty of second degree murder after a twenty hour trial. He was sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary, with an appeal anticipated to the supreme court. The prisoner will be moved to Elizabeth City awaiting further orders.
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Charlotte
N.C
Bing
Wilcox
Hertford
Nco
Supreme Court
Elizabeth City
Cotton Market News From Liverpool and New York
Daily cotton news dated January 22 1903 reports Liverpool Middling uplands at 4.84 with 8000 American bales and 10000 receipts while New York Spots trade at 8.95 cents and Athens Middling around 6 18-16 cents. Port receipts for today listed year age 89 111.
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Liverpool
New York
Athens
Good Templars Organize Local Lodge In Athens
A local Good Templars lodge was organized last night with A W Vees elected Chief Templar H E Martin vice templar and H L Cook secretary about 25 attendees at Red Men's hall Dr Lovejoy presided and speakers included Dr J Hopkins Judge George O Thomas and others the lodge begins with about 40 members and plans weekly Thursday meetings at Red Men's hall.
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Good Templars
A W. Vees
H. E. Martin
Templar
H. L. Cook
Red Men's Ball
Lovejoy
J.8. Hopkins
George 0. Thomas
A. W. Vess
Armed factions guard Colorado Capitol in two legislative sessions
Denver January 22 The Colorado legislature is split into two factions each claiming legality. Armed men guard the capitol to keep Walcott supporters from entering the senate chamber while one group meets in the lieutenant governor’s office. Mrs Patson bought the Wade place northwest of Denver.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Capitol
Walcott
Senate
Committees At Work In Athens Chamber of Commerce
Two special committees will be appointed soon to recruit new members and pursue a plan for a new union depot in Athens. The Athens Chamber of Commerce has named the legislation and entertainment committees, with two more to be announced. Regular meetings begin next month on the second Tuesday and then biweekly on the second Thursday. A push to organize a fair association is expected, backed by local business leaders. New members have joined the chamber, including O A Ryder J B Wier W W Tarser C S Webb J S Noland Geo Thomas W H Shelton M L Morris Louie Morris A L Hall A H Patheron O A Scudder G G Bond. Applications to join are being accepted with T W Reed serving as secretary.
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Athens
T. 8
Chamber of Commerce
Preanent Edwards
Chamber [Se Commerce
Edwards
O. A Ryder
J. B. Wier
W. W. Tarser
Webb
Pressing Problems in the Philippine Islands
A heated critique argues the Philippine question is dire due to rinderpest famine and a $1,000,000 loss from silver value declines. It blames Congress for failing to adopt a gold standard, calls out the Dingley tariff, and denounces enforcing one language in schools versus hiring American teachers to replace Spanish instruction.
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War Department
Conant
Philippine Commission
Congress
American Congress
Wright
Philippines
Queen Alexandra’s Favorite Maid of Honor Revealed
The court at St James is warmed by Violet Vivian, a tall dark slender twenty two year old who is said to be Queen Alexandra’s favored maid of honor. Her beauty and poise have captivated society circles and mingled with royal attentions.
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Court of St. James
Violet Vivian
Queen Alexandra
Athens Coca Cola Building Company filing for incorporation
J T Lampton of Tennessee J B Whitehead of Atlanta and 89 Brown of Athens file a petition to incorporate The Athens Coca Cola Building Company with capital stock of 2000 all paid in. The petition seeks all corporate rights and privileges.
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Mosera
J.T. Lampton
Tennessee
J.B. Whitehead
Atlanta
Brown
Athens
Athens Coca Cola Building Company
Carris Jackson Weds Clarence T Hussey at Bishop Residence
At 1 PM Wednesday in Bishop Georgia the wedding of Carris Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Campbell Jackson to Clarence T Hussey of Athens occurred Rev A B Reaves officiating. The ceremony was a quiet home affair with relatives and close friends present Hussey presides over Talmage Hardware Co of Athens, a leading local business figure Mrs Hussey is esteemed by many in Oconee County and Athens.
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Campbell Jackson
Bishop
Carris
Clarence T Hussey
A. B. Reaves
Athens Christian Church
Hussey
Talmage Hardware Co
Athens
Favorite Prescription Cures Womanly Ills
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly ills and weakened health. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Jonian Stont of Virginia praising quick relief after childbirth and recommends also using Pleasant Pellets as a laxative and cathartic.
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Dr. Pierce
Summer School Fund Grows in Uttla and Macon
The Summer School fund grows at Uttla and Macon with recent $5.00 subscription from W Beeland toward Winnie Davis Memorial Hall. Local subscriptions total $2,842,560 with about $150 remaining for Athens. Directors seek rapid contracting for talent before other Summer Schools claim choices, but funds must be fully raised first.
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Uttla
W. Beeland
Macon
Winnie Davis Memorial Hall
Athens
Thornton Named For President
Atlanta on January 22 Mr E H Thornton president of Neal Loan and Banking Company will be elected president of the board of trustees of the Soldiers Home at the next meeting President W L Calhoun resigned as president and a board member Governor Terrell accepted the resignation and appointed Mr Thornton to the vacancy
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Atlanta
E. H. Thornton
Neal Loan and Banking Company
The
Soldiers’ Home
W. L. Calhoun
Terrell
Mr. Thornton
Tim Murphy in Old Innocence at Berofula
The cheerful comedian Tim Murphy returns with the gentle, natural humor of Old Innocence. His show is described as pure and amusing, appealing to a wide audience.
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Tim Murphy
Old Innocence
Alway
Isa Little Vicis Rideo
Georgia Public Notice of Property Sales and Executors
Legal advertisements from Clarke County outline sales of real estate belonging to estates and court actions. Notices specify sale at the courthouse door in Athens Clarke County within legal hours, listing parcels in Kenney's district and properties tied to heirs and administrators with bid procedures and dates in February.
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Georgia
Clarke Coty
Court House
Ctely
Imperial” Property
Towit
Couch
Clarke Fa
Universitien
Eatle
Min Loen
Meath
Maid Enmaty
ToRu
Lend
Clarke Couny
Brent
Mary Ki Beawtt
Doe Cnlet
Dane Fry
Isa
Termarash G
Mexic Sa May Huiaieate
Hutuiluoe
Athous
Clarke County
Georg
Kenney
Said County
Custaining
Adijuining
Susan Siaon
Krona T! Nixon
Howe LP
Georgia National Bank of Athens Authorized to Commence Banking
The Georgia National Bank of Athens Georgia is authorized to commence business per Comptroller William Ridgely and cited statutes. Clarke County notices announce road labor duty taxes starting January 1 and fees due by March 1 and September. Libel for divorce in Clarke County Superior Court against A A Haynes, with action set for April term. Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks incorporation with capital stock of 2000 dollars and right to 10000 dollars, principal office in Clarke County. Dissolution notice for Brown vs Cooper firm and settlement terms for debts due by February 1.
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Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of
Washington, D. C
Eogia National Bank of Athena
Athena
Clarke
Georgia
United States
Taitees
William Ho Briggely
Georgia National Bank
Athens
State of Georgia
United Staten
William BO Ridgely
Office of Commadioners of Roads and Revenuer
Clarke County
Dellard
H.C. Krwin
Bette Haynes
Claire County
Aeks
Mand
Bettie Haynes
Aigorve
Withomd
B. B. Ruess
Maid Court
Hag
KJ. Crawford
Cork
Superior Court
Raid
J. 7
Lupton
Tenniser
Hamilton
J.B. Whitehead
Fulton
L. C. Brown
Arsocistes
Becume Incorporated
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Geert
Hunnicutt
Arne
Brown Vs Cooper
Oeter
J. T. Brown
Brown& Cooper
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