Northeast Georgia Fair Association Formed in Athens
A large Athens mass meeting backed a resolution by Mayor J. F. Rhodes creating a permanent Northeast Georgia Fair Association with a seven-director board and officers ex officio. The group aims to host a fall fair to boost Athens. Officers were elected: President J. Y. Carithers, Vice President J. F. Dorsey, Treasurer A. H. Hedgon, Secretary B. F. Holder, with a director slate approved. The board plans immediate actions to stage the event and promote Athens nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rhodes
Lnto
Northeast Georgia Patt Association
Athena
Athens
E. R. Hodgson
Board of Trade
Holder
Hodgson
Max Joseph
H. J. Rowe
Rowr
Rhodes
J. H. Dozier
W. P. Vonderau
Association
J. H. Doster
J. Y. Carithers
John L. Arnold
J. F. Hart
B. F. Holder
Messrs
W. P. Vonderan
E. G. Turner
el. J.rowe
D. P. Haselton
W. F. Dorsey
Carthers
Mesars
L. F. Edwards
M. G. Michael
J. N. Webb
H. R. Palmer
A. H. Davison
John L.arnold
Board of Directors
North
Georgia
Board of ‘Directors
A Son's Tribute to His Mother in Obituary Style
A son of Harriet B. Russell shares a heartfelt tribute detailing her devotion, strength, and influence as a mother and moral guide. The piece reflects on her long illness, her role as matriarch, and the lasting inspiration she provided to five sons and a daughter, framed as news of a mother’s passing and her eternal day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet B. Ruserll
Winder Deborat
Lewis C Russell
Inceas Ag
Harriet B. Russell
First Bale of Cotton Sold in Albany Georgia
Albany Georgia reports Georgia's first bale of new cotton marketed by D L Jackson, a Black farmer, bought at 11 cents per pound by Parker and Co, shipped to Savannah. Also an ad warns travel readers of stomach upset from changing water and promotes Dr Biggers Hookerberry Cordial, sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Georgia
D L. Jackson
Parker & Co
Savannah
Deal L. Jackson
Muse & Co
Citizens urged to join Athens fair subscription drive
Business leaders in Athens unite to back a city subscription plan. The call emphasizes immediate action, arguing universal participation is essential for the community.
Bragfield Regulator Co Ad Lapse In Aruna Ga
Fragmentary OCR note mentions the Bradfield Regulator Co in Aruna Georgia and relates to maternal state during gestation. The readable text hints at drug context and fetal effects but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Aruna, Ga
Tallulah Lodge Promises Modern Comforts at Tallulah Falls
Mr J A Newcomb, manager of the Tallulah Lodge, promotes a new hotel at Tallulah Falls Ga describing its scenic region, modern improvements including private baths, electric lights, and an orchestra. Special weekly rates for rooms without bath and with baths are offered with transportation to the falls by motor car. Also notes a patent medicine advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Newcomb
Tallulah Lodge
Lodge
Tallulah Falls
Datore
J. A. Newcome
Sheriff Shoots Negro in Columbia County Gambling Raid
Augusta Georgia July 29 Sheriff T Clary of Columbia county shot and fatally wounded Mose Hall a negro during a gambling raid near Berzelia. A group of Augusta bound exslucurtionists were caught gambling with Mose resisting and drawing his gun. One shot struck Mose in the abdomen. He was transported to Lamar hospital in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
T Clary
Columbia County
Moose Hall
Mose
Georgia
Lamar Hospital
Mount Vernon man commits self to railroad tracks
J B Moody ab operator of Mount Vernon Ir. committed death by own action this morning by laying his head on the railroad track and having it severed from his body.
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Jackeoo
Miss
J B. Moody
Mount Vernon
RATTLESNAKE ON TOAST AT MISSISSIPPI BANQUET
Captain A L Dabney of Coahoma county aims to serve rattlesnake on toast at a forthcoming Mississippi banquet. He has captured a new eight foot rattler named Joe Bailey after a fierce struggle, noting the reptile eats eagerly unlike earlier snakes. The seizure occurred during a surveying trip with the snake strapped to a pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
A. L. Dabney
Coahoma County
Dahbney
Dabney
Bia
Joe Bailey
McLaurin Refuses Life Job Doubts Sparks Criticism
President Roosevelt receives Senator John L. McLaurin refusal of a United States Court of Claims judgeship. The president regrets the decision noting McLaurin’s experience as senator and former South Carolina attorney general would have suited the court. The senator’s letter cites a newspaper article accusing him of seeking the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
John L. McLaurin
South Carolina
United States Court of Claims
Senator McLaurin
McLaurin
Court of Claims
Pistol Fires Accident Kills Telegraph Operator in North Carolina
Night Telegraph Operator H. A. Loman, 18, at Banaja station north of Greensboro, was killed instantly by an accidental pistol discharge while showing the weapon. The incident occurred at about 5 o clock this morning. Loman was the son of Jake Loman, a veteran freight conductor.
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Banaja
N. C
Greensboro
N.C
H. A. Loman
Here
Jake Loman
Telegraphic Briefities Noted Deaths And Appointments
Mrs Jane Hyes Gaige cousin of late President McKinley dies at her Binghamton home where she lived 48 years. Cardinal Ledochowski prefect of the Propaganda dies in Rome. Francis W J Hurst NY Yacht Club leader dies at Monticello home. General F W Greane resigns Asphalt Co of America presidency. John M Mack named president of reorganized firm. General T J Wint to command second brigade in North Luzon. General J M Lee reassigned duties.
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Jane Hyes Gaige
McKinley
Binghampton
Cardinal Ledochowski
Congregation of the Propaganda of the Roman Church
Rome
Cork
Francis W. J. Hurst
New York Yacht Club
National Line
Ttoamebipe
J. Borden Harriman
Mont
Kieco
N. Y
Wall Street
F. W. Greane
Asphalt Company of America
The
Herald
John M. Mack
T. J. Wint
North
Luzon
J. M. Lee
Woman Dies Trying to Save Pet Dog near Rail Tracks
In LaSalle Illinois on July 23 Mrs Ellen Wright and her sister Mrs Jol 1 Magison were walking beside the Illinois Central tracks. A passenger train neared the dog. Mrs Wright leaped to rescue the animal and saved the dog but was killed by the oncoming train.
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LaSalle
Ellen Wright
Jol 1
Magison
Illinois Central
Army changes name Grant may head Texas dept
General Fred Grant may accept command of the Department of Texas while Colonel Thomas Ward becomes brigadier general succeeding Jacob Smith. Colonel James P. Sanger will soon be brigadier general as Ward retires. Rhodes Scholarships delay in arrangements. will operate by autumn 1903 with US British colonies and Germany eligible.
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Fred Grant
Department of Texas
Washington
Thomas Ward
Miles
Jacob Smith
Ward
James P. Sanger
New York
Philippines
Smith
Rhodes Scholarships
London
the Tribune
United States
Germany
Rhodes
Oxford
Jeffries-Fitz Bout Promises Heavyweight Clash In San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 22, Billy Delaney promotes James J. Jeffries to fight Friday night for a heavyweight reputation. Jeffries trains intensely weighing about 225 pounds and plans to reach 217 1/2 for the bout. The arena at the Olympic Club nears completion with an octagonal ring and ground seats for clear viewing. Meanwhile masked robbers blew open a Port Chester office safe and stole yesterday's receipts, binding and gagging a night watchman before escaping with the money.
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Billy Delaney
San Francisco
Delaney
James J. Jeffries
Jeffrica
Jeffries
Hoe
Olympic
St. Tha
New York
New York and Stamford
Port Chester
N. Y
James McGine
Stomach & Liver Tablets Praised by Justice Robinson
T W Robinson of Scowls Michigan endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best stomach remedy he has used. The tablets correct stomach disorders, regulate the liver and bowels, are easy to take and pleasant. Priced 35 cents per box, sold by all druggists. Mr J J O McMahan, after years at Tallulah Falls, now attends a church school convention.
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L.W. Spalding
Verona
Nature
Tam
T. W. Robinson
Justice of the Pease
Scowls
Warrior River Coal and Transportation firm forms in New Orleans
New Albany Enterprise reports officers and stockholders of the Warrior River Coal and Transportation company arriving to finalize details for coal transport by barge from Warrior River mines to New Orleans via the Lake Borgne canal. They option the canal for 606000 cash, organized under Connecticut law with 3 million dollars capital. Promoters are W J and John Kelly of Alabama, with Mrs J D Riegle as president, ex Governor Thomas N Waller as treasurer and attorney, and R K Waller as secretary. Oliver Gildersleeve of New York's Gildersleeve Transportation company is also a stockholder.
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Warrior Ay Cog and Transporttion Company
New Orleans
Warrior River Coal and Transportation Company
Warrior River
Ala
Lake Borgne Canal
Connecticut
Mesars
W. J
John Kelly
Alabama
J. D. Riegle
Warren Paper Manufacturing Company
Thomas N. Waller
Waller
R. K. Waller
Oliver Gildersleave
Gildersleeve Transportation Company
New York
Transportation Company
Gulf of Mexico Resurvey Ordered After Channel Depth Drop
New Orleans July 22 Lieutenant Foster head of the New Orleans branch of the U S hydrographic office reports a Gulf survey near the Mississippi River mouth found water depth 25 fathoms versus 60 fathoms earlier. The cause is unclear with theories citing volcanic upheavals or Mississippi silt. The government will resurvey the entire Gulf.
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New Orleans
Foster
New Orleana Branch
United States Hydrographic Office
Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Misalsappi River
Fosteria
West Indies
Missiesippi
Palatka Regatta Preparations Under Way in July
Palatka yachtsmen prepare for the July 29 and 30 regatta with boats Martha, Dolphin, Flukey and Wabun in top condition. Open 16 to 25 foot class offers $125 in prizes under last year’s rules. Jacksonville entries hoped, especially Yola, last year’s winner, races seen from city wharves.
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Palatka
Fla
Martha
Dolphin
Flukey
Jacksonville
Yola
Quick Lunch Prices Raised in New York Meeting
Quick lunch proprietors in New York decided to raise prices for beef and beans and ham and beans from 10 to 15 cents, effective August 1. They also formed a Quick Lunch Protective association to meet monthly and review prices.
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New York
Still Pursuing Johnson In Swainsboro Ga
A 60 man posse that left Swainsboro Saturday night has not found Charley Johnson the armed man who killed Deputy Sheriff Plandes last Thursday. The search continues toward the woods near Herndon as officers press the manhunt.
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Johnson
Swainsboro
Charley Johnson
Plandes
Herndon
Ninety Six Still Missing After Hamburg Sinking
Survivors of the steamship Hamburg report 96 people aboard when the vessel split and sank after collision with the Hanse yesterday. Authorities and rescuers continue search efforts as the toll remains uncertain.
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Hamburg
Tog Hanse
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W. P. Dorsey
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F. Molder, JR
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Webb
Palmer
P. Rhodes
A. Tt. Davison
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DeWitt
Wauchula
M. J. Rauberson
Worf
Red Bird” Harrie
Muskogee
R. B. Haptig
Cherokee Nation
Harris
Watt
Montgomery County
Jeffries-Fitz
J. J O
McMahan
Hove
NEW Alabama Enterprise
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Munsing
South Florida
C. B. Littlefield
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Valdosta
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