Reconciliation Bid by Henry Grady Echoes in Georgia
A Georgia newspaper column urges sectional reconciliation after Civil War bitterness. It cites Henry Grady's appeal for conciliation, notes the North South divide, and promotes mutual understanding, expanded education, and slower political organizing through unity and common sense. It references the 1891 Omaha Bee letter and debates over third party alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Grady
North
New England
Phillips
Sumner
South
Those Happy Days Sub Lazy Man Talks About Old Athens
Sub lazy man recalls Athens customs and notable figures in a reflective column. The piece highlights bygone social scenes, local humor, and familiar names shaping community memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Athens
Athens in Remembrance of a City Clerk and a Changing South
The piece honors the late Athens City Clerk and recalls past mayors and officials. It reflects on the 19th century town government, contrasts old and new salaries, and notes local railroads, telegraph, and school systems. It also surveys the South’s rise, Civil War impacts, and postwar growth and optimism for Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Daniel McKinzie
Athens
Franklin County
Ees
Southland
Alliance Veracity Clash Over Farmer Alliance Leadership
Fragmented notes describe a dispute between Brethren Brown and Burks amid farmer alliance controversy. The document cites accusations of corruption, a call to endorse leaders, and a Georgia agricultural society gathering with Clarke county farmers asked to contribute baskets and fruit for a banquet. The piece mentions Sarsa in a medicinal reference and lists names like Tom Parurns and Eon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Brown and Burks
Alliance Menshiy
M. Batiouase
Win Otte
Brown
Cage Mubl
Giatta
Barmers’ Club
Tom Parurns
Oy Crarex
Greenixe
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Grand Council of
Aens
Farmers’ Club of
Sin Beg
Jrmer
Clarke County
Athens
Farmer’s Club
Parmer’s Club ofiVlarke
Rountree Murder Suspect Frank Johnson In Athens Case
Report highlights Frank Johnson, a chain gang inmate linked to the Rountree murder in Athens. Wounded victim Me Hountree and scenes at the jail are noted. Johnson faces additional years for assault as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnsen
Frank Johnstons
Athens
Johnson
Rountree
Hhouse
Hountree
Tulagente Sehemerenens
Ohols
Wiste
Interesting News Notes From the Capital of Georgia
Franklin Ga July 20. Local notes report Mrs Bahall daughters of GE oonon of Elberton and Miss Sue Burruss visiting Frank Springs with Rutledge relatives. T J McConnell and C D McHBnthre spent Sunday in Jefferson. Crop prospects look fair yet cotton acreage small but potential yield may rise with a late fall. J W Halbrook of Bowersville faces losses on fruit speculation and seeks to recover costs. No robbery reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Caxnesvitty
Bah
GE Oonon
Elber- Bar Iee
Frank the Springs
Meer
Sue Burruss
Mr.dos « Burruss
Rutledge
T. J. McConnell
C.D. McHbnthre
Jefferson
J. W. Halbrook
Bowersville
Death of W. A. Gilleland Acknowledged Athens Leader
The Athens press mourns W. A. Gilleland a long trusted public servant banker and veteran who died suddenly from brain congestion at about one o clock. He served Athens as city clerk and tax official and was beloved by city council business circles and his devoted wife and son Clement. His death ends a life of public service and humble generosity.
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Athens
Coun
Jae
Jas. A
Southern Banner
Epec
Dorsey
Capt
W. A. Gilleland
Aman
Gradi
Tiétice
Gilleland
John Gilleland
Herpyat
Gallyland
Mell
Cobb’s Legion
Chancellorsville
Minerve
Warren Edge
IK. S. Edge
Clement ,Gilleland
Athae
Egg Gore
Sunda Ce
Grand Lodge Convention Gathers in Athens Georgia
The Good Templars prepare for the State Lodge Convention in Athens on the 28th with about a hundred delegates and many visitors. W H B Felton is expected to attend as Athens hosts a cordial welcome and festive program in a decorated hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Templars
Grand Lodge
Athens
Georgia
Dr Holt's Dyspeptic Elixir Promoted in Conference Notes
An ad promoting Dr Holt's Dyspeptic Elixir claims cures for stomach and bowel ailments including constipation jaundice and heart trouble. The copy mentions a price of 1 00 and urges conference members to obtain certificates and return tickets at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lise Co
Montezuma
Local merchants list Cardus and Black Draught wines in Athens
Fox and pale wines sold by E S Lyupow Athens J B Fowxxe near Athens J W Harpy near Athens RT Brumsey Co Athens and LDSispes 4 Co Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theoford
Lyupow
Athens
Harpy
RT Brumsey & Co
Ldsispes 4 Co
Funeral for W A Gilleland Draws Large Crowd
Large number of friends attend the funeral at First Methodist Church for W A Gilleland. City officials and police escort the casket to the church, where Rev H H Parks presides. The service includes Psalm 9, Psalm 18, 1 Corinthians, Ecclesiastes and John, with hymn 895 and prayers. A large crowd follows the hearse to Ovonee cemetery as the body is laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. A. Gilleland
Rae Anid
H. H. Parks
Wallace Brumby
W. W. Lampkin
Pheone
Tene
Paris
Ecclesiastes
St. John’s
W. Gilleland
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Omans
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Sim
Memioel Eleeter
Haynes
Third Particket
Tax Baygur
Tae Banner
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Allisnes
Groveia
Toby
Boston
Ohio
Hess
Boston Herald
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Achgols
Lucas
Boston: Herald
Pontosh
Jonx
Waxa- Maker
The
Chicago ‘Herald
Piorxe
Protectionists
Dagny
Part Party
Uid Say
Jefferaon
City Clerksip
Old South
Col. S. P. Thurmond
Iana McKinzie
Imeasbaahete
Albert L
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Athens B. Eg
Banxzs
Col. Huggin
Geo. H. Balmer
Malard
Franklin Aleae
Alliance
Garnesville
PSP
McOuast
McCurry
Proffitt
Aosikani Wit
Tor
MR Gilleland
Sphagia Man
the Good Templars
McElree
Cardus
Mr. Gilleland
D. W. McGrego
Wif
Gzeorgta
Jamace
Annie T Camak
Istmassiog
Herringtay
Georgia Clark Cousty
Louisa Bradberry
M. Herringson
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Jessup Bros
Augusta
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