Grand jury probes Hill case amid forged notes and jail cell lore
The grand jury continues to probe Harry Hill and forged notes linked to Mrs. Fannie Porter. Testimony covers note signatures, Hill’s jail cell placement, and claims of blackmail while officials weigh bond arrangements and potential trial implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanta
The
Grand Jary
Harry Bill
J. I. Smillie
J B. Smillie
Hill’s
Robynson
Fannie L. Porter
Hill
Fie
Mra. Porter
Harry Hill
Porter
Fannie
Midling Meat and Money: A Clarke County Economic Speculation
A speculative piece on meat purchases draining Clarke county and Southern dollars. It argues $25 000 monthly leaves Athens for middling meat, totaling up to $300 000–$359 000 yearly, and considers consumer behavior, self sufficiency, and wider regional impact while warning against overcredit and monetary strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bortor
Athens
Clarke County
Georgia
South
Scotland
Ireland
United States Treasury
Trammell Favored for Georgian Revenue Post
A New Congress poll reported by the New York World shows Paul Trammell favored for the Georgian revenue service collectorship with support from two senators and nine congressmen. Hon W Y Atkinson could win a fat consular post today while Ohio Governor nomination goes to McKinley Jr. The lower house backs repeal of the Sherman act and is split on the income tax versus bank tax repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Trammell
Revenue Service
W. Y. Atkinson
New Congress
New York World
Sketches of Athens by A L Hull Now On Sale
A L Hull cashier of the University Bank has published a neat book titled Sketches of Athens. The volume combines Dr Henry Hull's Early History of Athens 1801 to 1825 with new material to 1865 plus reminiscences and genealogical tables. Books are available at McGregor's Book Store and are in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hull
University Bank
Athens
Henry Hull
A L. Hull
Mr. Hull
McGregor
Dispensary Sets New Hours Six to Six Daily
The dispensary commissioners announce a change to hours. It will open at six in the morning and close at six in the evening, twelve hours total each day, with Saturday remaining open until sunset as before.
Thomas Nelson Page Weds Chicago Widow for Quiet Union
The author of Mars Chan, Thomas Nelson Page, married widow Mrs. H. M. Field in Chicago yesterday. The ceremony at the bride’s brother’s home followed a romance of swift courtship from dinner in Chicago to Jekyll Island, then New York. The couple will reside in Washington and share her fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nelson Page
H. M. Field
Chicago
Page
Jekyl Island
Spo
Mars Chan
New York
Mr. Page
Washington
Protecting Legitimate Living. New York June 9
Justice Grady in Jefferson Market court fines 1¢ Italian laborers five dollars each for sleeping at the West street dumps saying honest workers cannot compete with men who use dumps as beds and have no lodging costs. Newspaper man Upham’s death by own action puzzles Papucan Kentucky.
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New York
West Street
Grady
Jefferson Market Court
Virginia People’s Party to Convene in Lynchburg Aug
The Virginia Populists plan a state convention in Lynchburg on August 8 to nominate a governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. Delegates will come from precincts, two weeks before the Democrats meet in Richmond. The committee urged free coinage of silver, tax equalization, repeal board laws, and a day income tax.
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Lynchburg
Ricumont
Virginia Populists
Richmond
People’s Gathering
C. P. Pierson
Virginia
New England Miracle Reported by Boston Herald
Fred C. Vose and his mother in law Mrs. Oliver C. Holt of Peterboro recount dramatic recoveries after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Vose, an 88 year old former Fitchburg railroad engineer, and Holt describe long illnesses from stomach trouble heart palpitations and nervous prostration improving steadily after starting the pills last winter. Both credit the medicine with sustained relief and urge others with similar complaints to consider the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Herald
Canada
Williams
New England
William
Fred C. Vose
Oliver C. Holt
Peterboro
Bolt
Vose
Holts
Holt
Crowel Shoe
Voxse
Fitchburg
Winchendon
Peterro
Boston Herald
Voce
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Ince
Thole Srpathece
Montreal Family Persia and
Weekly Star
Dr. Willams
Jeffrey
Newport
Alsted
Anton
Dr. Williams
Belimaten
Willams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Brockville
Oot
Williams’ Medicine Company
Home School Honor Roll Honors Students and Mentions
The Home School reports a successful year with strong finishes across departments. Notable honors include Miss Daisy Lou Harris first in class and high average, with multiple students from Athens and other Georgia towns achieving top marks and special mentions in music and proficiency.
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Madame
Migs Sosnowski
Daisy Lou Harris
Winterville
Leila O'Farrell
Athens
Maner Smith
Sidney Austin
Coaticook
Canada
Meta Steedly
Sarah Emmet
Columbus
Georgia Steedly
Edith Davant
Woodville
May Holman
Lucile Vale
Annie Lampkin
Maggie Holman
Lena Holman
Pattie Davant
May Shewell
Carrie Lou Lampkin
Emmet
Alice Williams
Wymans Assets and Contingent Liabilities Reported
The article notes DB Wyman's direct liabilities listed at 591000 with contingent liabilities at 715000. It states real estate and collateral suffice to cover debts and surplus assets may apply toward contingent liabilities, alongside interests in various companies. Also reports Southern League games from Atlanta on June 8 with results across Montgomery Augusta Memphis Chattanooga and Birmingham Macon.
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I. Wyman
New Yoas
Wyman
Atlanta
Nashle
Montgomery
Montgome
Augusta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Bismingham
Bipestiegena
Macon
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Qu Grand Jury
Qolleso
Jim Barnes
John Corrigan
Redwine
Quarters Hill
Corrigan
Hil
Fulton County
Peter Daniel
Sam Hill
Underwood
Sayre
Welborn Hill
Oglethorpe County
Willson Whisky Company
Rram
Harry
Vinay City
Macon Telegraph
Telegraph
Tolleson
Wm. McKinley, Jr
Ohio
Papucan
E. O. Upham
Paducah
Bowling Green
Tims
Franklin
Virginia People's Party
Lyndon
Bradfields Temale Toen
Oman
Atlantn
Palmer & Kinnebrew
Hos
J. Shackelford
Frank . Shackelford
Shackelford & Shackelford, Attorneys-At-Law
Athens, GA
Erwin & Cobb
Wm. T Coggen
Thomas Street
From
Larly
Henry Bull
W. Metregor
ORI Chemical CO
Lima
Tre Oslo Coumtcat Co
Drbar Sim
B.M. Jaylord
Leslie
Mich
Dores Paurr
Ohio Chemical CO
W Johnson
P.O
Prersauney
Renee
Helen Morrison
Opera
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