Death of ex-Premier James G Blaine Stuns Nation
The report confirms the death of James G. Blaine ex Secretary of State and former Republican leader. President Cleveland proclaims national mourning with half mast flags. Congress adjourns in respect as Illinois and New York react to the loss and banner alerts spread.
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Blaine
Washington
United States
Department of State
Congress
Senate
Hale
Cockrell
New York
New Yorks
Citr Hall
Federal Building
Stock Exchange
Americans Disturbed Over San Domingo Purchase
A New York dispatch reports that a syndicate of American capitalists who paid 3.5 million dollars for concessions once held by Amsterdam bankers may face trouble. Dominicans oppose perceived American domination, with exile leader General Luperon in St Thomas calling for revolution if the program advances. The Brazilian steamship Maria arrived from St Thomas with warnings that alarm the buyers.
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San Domingo
New Yor
Messrs. Wernersdorf & Co
United States
Maria
St. Thomas
West Indies
Little Republic
Luperoro
Desperate Deed Ends in Death at Clarksville Bakery
In Clarksville Missouri on January 28 a fire at Robert B. Yeager’s bakery revealed the elderly owner shot in the head with a revolver nearby. Despite quick help, Yeager died shortly after, and investigators deem the death a self inflicted act amid allegations of drink and family trouble. His relatives, prominent in the community, showed concern but had no control over him.
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Clarksville
Robert B. Yeager
Sweetpat Co
Troops Move Toward Frontier Amid Front Line Shifts
Mexican government continues to forward troops to the frontier. Reports say eight hundred infantry under General Tex move toward Mier to relieve General Lorenzo Garcia after years in the lower country. A stationing plan along an overland route to New is noted, with a band of troops expected to arrive.
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Langpo
Tex
Lorenzo Garcia
Cone
Pane
REIFF JEWELER REMEMBERS YEARS OF SERVICE
LOOKING BACK NOTE praises for a jewelry business and its founder, Reiff, noting pride in craftsmanship and customer praise. Also mentions Woolfords Sanitary Lotion claimed to cure humans and horses in 30 minutes, with Dr E Lyndon Athens as seller.
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Reiff
Little Colonel Finds Final Stand and Quiet Farewell
A vivid narrative follows a boy vender nicknamed the little colonel who, after weeks of selling collar buttons and needles, is found ill and cared for in a dim alley home. The story closes with his gentle farewell as he moves to a new stand and smiles at his friends.
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American Express
Rendon
Zessum
Nick
Mer
Cole
Hélen Corinne Bergen
A Little Warrant Avoids Trouble in Athens
Messrs. J. W. Stephens and H. M. Pattien, residents of Athens, were brought before Judge James F. Foster on a warrant for cheating and swindling over a board bill at Mr. Rose Duke’s. The case settled quietly after they explained they merely owed board and had gone to Jug Tavern on business.
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Messrs
J. W. Stephens
H.M Pattien
Athens
Rose Duke
James F. Foster
Mr. Due
Jug Tavern
Jug Tavern A Day. Mr. Duke
Measers
Stephens
Pattion
Petah P'troosho and Marse Gawge at Roaming Gossip
The tale follows Petah P'troosho a young Black man in a Southern setting nicknamed by Marse Gawge after dressing as a woman for years. The narrative covers marriage plans with Miss Alice and Cl'rindy, household life under Marse Gawge and Miss Alice, a botched shoe dispute, and the clash with Cl'rindy culminating in a chaotic scene.
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Alice
CY Rindy
Chile
Petah
Debby
Smahi- Sian
Oman
Erin
Alice Sesso
Chris
Marie Willie
Dar
Marie Gange
Sweet
P’simmons
de Naik
Hullo
Troosho
Marie Ganger
R. L. Ketcham
Fragmentary verse quotation from a tomb inscription
The lines express a mourner’s wish that grasses and roses cover a tomb and that tears be shed for Aniwoman and H. L. Spencer, with a note about pressing roses at the grave. The fragment is a memorial verse featuring wishful imagery.
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H. L. Spencer
Clarke County Hand Book From Professor Strahan
Professor Strahan has prepared a Clarke county hand book detailing resources natural advantages and facts for Athens Clarke county. The publication aims to inform residents and promote the area as a strong local advertisement and credit to Athens and its people.
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Athens
Clarke County Sunday School Association Seeks Coordination
Professor David G Barrow of the University of Georgia requests contact with Clarke County Sunday School superintendents. He aims to deliver blanks to each school and organize the association to become one of the best in the state through hard work and untiring energy.
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Clarke County
David G. Barrow
Georgia
Clarke County Sunday School Association
Barrow
Ten Scholars Join Winter School of Agriculture
The Winter School of Agriculture adds ten members who show lively interest in the work. Professors praise its success and permanence as a dairy school may soon open at Rock College.
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the Rock College
Judge Foster Overrun With Business in New Office
Judge James F. Foster opened his office with Mayor Tack at the Deupree building and reports heavy early docket with six or seven cases in one day. The Crevatine Linkarny circulating library planned by J. W. Camak pledges to be a fine Athens institution with over three hundred subscribers at one dollar yearly and membership to exceed five hundred.
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James F. Foster
Mayor Tack
Deupree
Fragmentary Classified Line Ad From Historic Page
A damaged OCR fragment shows a three inch display advertisement pattern with Dr Harter Medicine Co references. It mentions Crescent street facade and mentions a Barb ie Weekly publication and free samples.
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Wieb
Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Iarbie
Proras Vane
Flour sacks fall injure storekeeper at Clayton Street
W G Garithers was badly hurt in a store accident on Clayton street when a stack of twenty five sacks of flour toppled and buried him. He was rescued by coworkers and carried home for medical care and rest likely several days.
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W. G.carrithers
Clayton Street
Aldas
Garithers
Husband Wanted Ad From Lincolnton News Item
A 21 year old university educated man seeks a wife in a rare Lincolnton News appearance. Described as six feet tall auburn hair moustache good looking and affectionate with no property but good prospects. Respond with full description to this office. Jester has gone after a car Joads of mules.
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Lincolnton News
Ler
Waa
University of Georgia
South Carolina
Allrie
Harmony Grove to Host Two February Weddings
Handsome invitations announce the marriage of Miss Pont Barber to Dr. R L Harris and Miss Minnie Barber to Mr T C Herdman at the Methodist church in Harmony Grove Georgia on Thursday evening February 6. The weddings are described as a sociable season highlight with many local and statewide friends expected. Dr Harris, a prosperous Oakland Florida physician, and Mr Herdman, a prominent local merchant, are praised for success and character as the town anticipates a gathering of elites from surrounding areas.
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Hannony Grove
Misa Pont Barber
R. L. Harris
Minnie Berber
T. C. Herdman
Ohares
Thia
Baxbar
Harris
Oakland
Fla
Land of Flowers
T. C. Hardman
Death of Miss Martha Jane Watson at Watson home
The Jackson Herald notes Miss Martha Jane Watson of Jefferson Georgia died last Monday at 11 p m at the home of her brother in law Judge BR W Bell. Daughter of Samuel Watson Er,g she was highly educated and cultivated. She was sister to Mrs W A Burruss of Abbeville and known for her generous character and friendships in the community. The notice recalls local health concerns and urges readers to consider the cost of preventive care.
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JzrrErson
Jackson Herald
Martha Jane Watson
BR. W. Bell
Samuel Watson
Keow
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Mecon & Northern Road
Poslkaior
Gibbon
Grote
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London
Elizabeth
Mark Scarliot
UNC
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Dribah
Willie
Hulto
France
Marse Gawge
Kim Terme
Pusson
David C. Barrow
Ices
Desi Frice
Shi Areb
MR. W. G Carituere
Een
Harmony Brove
Jefferson
Martha Jane
Watson
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Shiloh
Uarantese
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