Railroads in Georgia Reach for Sea Link and Growth
General Alexander discusses Macon and Northern line, 106 miles from Macon to Athens, linking with Savannah. The Covington and Macon venture is failing, while Central plans upgrades to extend toward Chattanooga and Atlanta. Capt John Hart pursues White Plains road to Savannah, aiming to connect Athens directly to the sea amid strong investor interest.
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John Hart
Augusta Athens & Whattanooga
Covington & Macon Q Road
South
Macon & Yorthere Men
Athens
Northeast Geor
Alexander
Macon
Northern
Savanah
Middle Georgia
Central Railroad
Georgia Riiilroad
Central
Athers
Richmont
Danville
Georgia
Richmond
Chattanooga
Rowe
Columbus
Mayon and Northern
Carolina
Ocean Steamship
Jackson Herald
Jeffson
Heralu
Augusta
Jackson County
Hatanooga
White Plains
Sivaneah
Honors of Lucy Cobb school shine in graduating class
The graduation list shows six young ladies earning honors, including Miss Mayuli of Milledgeville and Miss Gertrude Jack of Athens. Miss Cara Wilberly of Macon won second honor with 99.4. Miss Nannie Gerdine led English with 99.8 and Miss Jessie Morristh followed at 99.7. Athens is represented twice in the honors.
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Eee
Lucy Cobb
Ise
Miss Mayuli
Mliss
Gertrude Jack
Ie Tare Law
Varnedoe
Vi Osta
Iss Mamie Calloway
New
Susie Gerdine
Athens
Et Cara Winberly
Macon
Nannie
Jessie Morr
Swanie Smith
Lucy Cotb Institute
Base Ball Victory Sparks Riot in Town City
In Town City Iowa May 27 a Grinnell University baseball win sparks a riot after 200 to 300 students welcome the team home. A policeman strikes a student with a club, arrests are attempted, and a nearly hour long clash with Bohemians and saloon keepers ends with students fleeing and officers facing mayoral order for release.
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Town City
Grinnell
Iowa College
Iowa City
Ward Bannister
New Evening Paper Headed by Josiah Carter in Atlanta
Ramor reports Josiah Carter formerly of the Journal leads a 25000 capital venture to launch another afternoon paper in Atlanta with local merchants backing and full funding. Gailor acceptance for bishop-elect is anticipated but not yet formal. Ryan's failure dominates city talk as merchants debate impact and asset details remain unclear. Bob Goodson funeral includes officer contributions to his wife and family.
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Atlanta
Ramor
Josiah Carter
Journal
Sewanee
Gailor
Eo Ryan
Ryan
Steve Ryan
Ryans
Avianta
John Ryan
Steve
Bob Goodson
New York
Uh i Wieibere
Charles One
Ho Nner
Et Pianet
Remarkable Crank in Seneca Fireworks at Town
Henry Singleton, a man described as intelligent yet mentally unstable, lived near a flour mill in Seneca, Kansas. He built a steam catapult and fired clay balls at the town, injuring L. L. Haggard and causing property damage. Police captured Singleton with a manuscript tale of war engines. he awaits legal action.
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Kansas City
Henry Singleton
Seneca
Kan
L. L. Haggard
Cameron
Singleton
Hit
Confession Found in Old Murder Note Near Laketon
A girl from Laketon, Indiana, discovers a bottle by Eel River containing a 19th century confession. The letter claims Will Morris murdered Joe Snook on July 13 1803 for robbery and notes a body location near the shore.
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Waasasi
Ind
Samuel Ohmnart
Laketon
Eel River
Viola
Nosig Co
E Will Morris
Joe Snook
County
Ater
Athens rail line rapid progress toward Atlanta
The G C and N R R is advancing quickly with the Carolina and Northern railroad work in Athens. A notable bridge over the river will be a beauty and among the Union’s best. Land work by Athens Park and Improvement Company nears completion as topography changes with new cuts and fills. The first train across the river is met with a royal welcome.
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Athens
Ia, Carolina & Northern Railroad
Ple
Athens Park & Improvement Company
Holman
Fytas
Botanic Blood Balm touted as cure for blood impurity
A reader from Arkansas claims Botanic Blood Balm restored strength and daily energy after illness and weak health. The letter highlights persistent fatigue and distress from blood impurity, saying the remedy helped with work and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Chandler
Red Fork
Ark
Ann
Notable Women Benefactors and Artists Highlighted
The Johns Hopkins gift by Miss Mary Garrett renews her status as a leading American benefactor. Biographies profile Garrett, novelist Mary Kyle Dallas, and French artist Madeline Lemaire, noting Garrett's railroad holdings and discreet philanthropy, Dallas's literary career with Bonner, and Lemaire's Salon career and Paris success.
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Amartean Press
Associa
Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
Mary Garrett
Madeline Lemaire
Mme. Lemaire
Paris
Francis M. Livingston
Final Rest for a Brave Fighter of Truth
The poem mourns a fallen figure whose life was a tireless fight for truth. Death grants him sleep on emerald plains as trials end and victory is marked. Though reviled in life, he is remembered for gentleness and bravery, with wind rippling the grasses over his grave as time heals the past sins.
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Emerald Plain
Scepter
Crus
Sien
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Edge Furniture Co
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David Copperfield
Martin Chuzzlewit
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Dombey and Son
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Pickwick Papers
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Athens Publishing Co
Athens, Ga
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NEW Book Store
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Planing
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