Georgia Central in Default and Southern Railways in Trouble
New York July 2 The Georgia Central credit collapses with no funds to pay interest on tripartite and indebtedness. Memphis and Charleston and Mobile and Birmingham also default. Rumors of a rescue plan involve Morgan & Co. for reorganization to save the troubled southern lines. Barbers International Union holds special session in Columbus addressing Cincinnati lax enforcement and closing law violations.
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New York
Georgia Central
Famous Corporation
State Trust Company
Central
Comer
Judge Adams
Beavers
Memphis
Charleston
Mobile
Birmingham
Southern
Richmond
Morgan & Co
Othis
Barbers
CoLumaus
The
Barbers’ International Union
JC. Meyers
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Death of Miss Martha Phillips in Classic City
Miss Martha Phillips, a longtime Athens resident born in Germany on January 11, 1870, died suddenly after a week of illness at 4 40 am. She was known for exemplary life and character, daughter of A Phillips, sister of Mrs S Michael and Mr Phillips, with funeral at 2 30 pm Sunday at the Samuel residence on Pulaski Street conducted by Rev Dal Jacobson. Pallbearers listed: Makower Chas Morris Lee Flatau A Frankenstein Jake Stern and Hobfield.
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Martha Pillips
Jan Phillips
Germany
Athens
A. Phillips
Michael
Jillips
Saael
Pulaski Street
Dal Jacobson
Messrs Makower
Chas. Morris
Lee Flatau
A Fankenstein
Jake Stern
Obfield
Marriage at Bishop W Campbell Weds Miss Anna Bishop
W Campbell married Miss Anna Bishop in a small Bishop ceremony. The groom, a former employee of the Northern Railway, and the bride are presented as a fair and accomplished couple amid heartfelt congratulations from friends. They plan to reside at a local address referenced in the notice.
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J. W. Ql
Anna Bishop
Ray
Lampbell
Con & Northern Railway
Paj Athens
eagMra
Campbell
American girls who do not whimper and persevere
The article praises American girls who bear household burdens with cheer and grit while pursuing work and thrift. It cites two town examples of self reliant young women who start early, care for ill family, type for hours, dismiss servants after fortune shifts, and even open a school for relatives. It notes one exception who does whimper and urges a merry heart as medicine.
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Ellen
Tere
Mary
Willie's Candy Lesson and Mother's Gentle Training
A mother teaches Willie Jones by guiding his candy making with chores and care. Willie cleans up, learns patience, and grows through small successes. The family chorus of kindness and daily duties shapes a respectful, intelligent boy who stays close to his loving mother.
Odd 3-inch Ad Hints at De Hever Medicine Co
A fragment from this week’s issue shows a tiny advertisement clearly referencing De Hever Medicine Co. The garbled text suggests a single line price or slogan. It captures a mysterious single-card promo with unreliable OCR.
Faith vs Sight in Walking the Spiritual Road
An essay from the Religious Department argues walking by faith, not sight, guides the soul through a designed path. It contrasts the blind traveler with a staff guiding a single sure step, urging forward faith over visual certainty and urging lessons from past mistakes for steady hope.
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Miesson
Fortified whiskey theft near Plano stirs rail gang debate
The Railway Age and Northwestern Railroader quotes a Plano Texas notice about forty gallon barrels of whiskey found within three miles of town. The incident prompts warnings of “liquid damnation” and dozens of drums, with risks of fights and possible murders.
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Railway’Age and Northwestern Railroader
Chicago and
St. Paul
Plano
Texas
Index
Faithful Doer of Good Influenced by Cotton Mather
Dr Franklin valued usefulness above all in a person and praised Mather’s Essays to Do Good. He aspired to elevate public benevolence and foresaw many future philanthropic ideas while remaining tireless in private aid, often giving time money and counsel to the needy. His motto centered on fruitfulness as a guiding remembrance.
Sunday Observance and the Sunday Law Debate
The piece argues whether society is advancing or regressing on Sunday observance. It cites examples from Karlsruhe to Alsace Lorraine of shops closed on Sundays, German and Italian workers seeking rest, and calls for a law to protect rest from work on Sunday to reduce crime and vice.
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Republc
Dan W Beershba
Ventinentaurope
Carlsruhe
Intlia
People's party convention in Omaha mulls nominee choices
The Omaha gathering debates whether Judge Walter Q. Gresham will accept the People's party nomination. General Weaver is the alternate candidate if Gresham declines. Senator Stewart of Nevada is jokingly linked to a platform but not seriously considered. The convention opens with open declarations and minimal political scheming.
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Gresham
Chance
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Omawa
People’s Party
United States Senate
Walter Q. Gresham
General Weaver
Washington
Stewart
Omaha
Gresham Eee
Uncertain Fate of Central Railroad Securities
Savannah July 2. Holders of Central Railroad system securities have received guaranteed interest while several railroad stocks and bonds are satisfied. Debentures are temporarily in default but no final payment information is available. Questions linger about the system’s ability to secure funds and avert further trouble.
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Voice
Savannah
Central Railroad System
Central Railroad
Southwestern
Montgomery
Eufaula
Rome
Columbus
Augusta
Port Royal
Western Carolina
Speyer
Anniversary of Athens election landslide prompts quiet reflection
One year after the Athens election, observers note few recall details while the result is treated as settled. A hard struggle followed but no lasting wounds remain, and the opposing side accepts the outcome with willingness to move forward and stay united.
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Athens
Ani
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Harter Medicine CO
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Bowen
Ten & Nn
York
Mtg Co
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Wesleya Female Institute
Staunton
Virginia
Harris
Steunton
W. S. Holman
Washington St
Athens, GA
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Liebig Company
Clarke County
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Robert T. Clinch
Chow Causye
Sa Ee Court OF Ordinary
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Sounty
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Uiversity
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Salomer J
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Whateley
Athens Hardware Co
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Champion Iron Fence CO
Acre
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Erwin F. Pana
Wisithrop
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Cayraun Company
T Munnar Srater
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M. Heanor
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