Lexington Judge testifies in Hewlett libel case
Judge Samuel Lumpkin of Lexington details meeting Hewlett in Crawfordville and wiring a investigation offer. The libel suit pits Rev Howard against thirteen ministers and deacons over accusations of murder theft and scandal involving a Chinese wife and elopement wife.
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Tent
Dr. Howard
Samuel Lumpkin
Lexington
Lumpkin
Hewlett
Crawfordville
Alexander H. Stephens
Olive
South Carolina
Street Car Chat Reflects Athens Boom Talk
A reporter rides Milledge Avenue street cars to capture Athens chatter. Professors and visitors discuss the University and growing city, while locals debate policy, growth, and plans for G and M, G C and N rail lines, new hotels, and streetcar improvements amid optimism for Athens’ prosperity and famed residents.
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Tux
Baxner
Milledge Avenue
Cobbham
Gambler George Devol Reveals River Life and Fights
The Memphis visit reveals George Devol, legendary Mississippi river gambler, recalling monte, faro, roulette on Orleans boats, large winnings, and streetwise tricks. He laments modern gains, recounts battles, and notes police, barkeeps, and pilots as allies who kept him from mob violence. A Tallulah Falls reference mentions Col. Young’s Gray View hotel as a social hub.
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Memphis Avalanche
Cincinnati
New Orleans
George Devol
Mississippi
Great River
Monte
Faro
Orleans
Flinders
America
Poe
Earth
Europe
Gray View
Gol
W. D. Young
Tallulah
Col. Young
Georgia
Niagara
South
G C N Railway bonds sold as line to Athens advances
A Balti more bank visit by A L Hull secretary treasurer of the G C N Railway reports five million six hundred thousand bonds sold in one day at three percent in advance. New York and Baltimore subscriptions indicate strong support. Chief engineer M R Temple and Gen Hoke aim to begin work at once with rights of way secured and machine shops expected at Athens within three years.
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Ted
Athens
Augusta
Chattanooga
A. L. Hull
G., Co. &N. Railway Company
Baltimore
Road
University Bank
Baxwen
New York
Stock Exchange
R. H. Temple
Gen. Hoke
Chester
S. C
Hull
Koke
Ana Eweouty
Cr& Nz
Dale
Delightful barbecue draws large crowd at Princeton Factory
A joyous barbecue brightened a sunny day at Princeton Factory with Mr Tas Hamilton organizing holiday contributions. Sheriff Weir and others attended as residents enjoyed games, music, and ample food. A coroner meeting in Atlanta was discussed while a Farmington barbecue event, led by Col. W Northern and Mr. Price, drew farmers and spectators to Price's Park.
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Princeton
Princston Factory
Hamilton
Atlanta
Banner
Pither
Georgia
Reece
Dererm i
Col. Wo. Northern
State Rural Society
M. Witt
Gorelock
Price
Gage
Sun Erin
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Auburn
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Southwestern Baptistj
China
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Mrs. Brown
Liberty Hall
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Thz BakNer
the Chronicle
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Tar Banner
Issive
Boggs
Boge
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Rucker
A.’ L. Hall
Geo. Thomas
Pope Barrow
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