Jeffersonian News Fragments Include School Deal and Social News
A jumble of notes from Jefferson and surrounding towns recounts the Martin Institute plan to join with local leaders, set tuition at a dollar twenty-five monthly, and install new professors as Homer readers discuss railroad progress. Other items note weddings, picnics, a Charleston visit, earthquake reminiscences, and local curiosities including a Bridging crossing danger and a long letter from Charleston about forts and population.
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University
Ters
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Bent
Hunter
Nicholson and Fs Run for Purse of $200 in Race
Basin reporter quotes Mr Siaioboit planning a foot race with Mr John Knox of Lexington on Firemen's day. He agrees to run if a large enough purse is offered, mentioning profits and a potential payout well over $1,000. The interview reveals speculation on beating Knox and the event's stakes.
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Basen
Siaioboit
John
Knox
Lexington
Arialfa
Mr. Nox
Tig
Modern Lochinvar Two Hearts Elope in Nicholson Orchard
A Mississippi tale recounts Elbana Webb winning Sallie Harris of Nicholson after parental obstruction and a Sunday morning abduction by a buggy. Brothers pursue on mules but fail, and the couple marry near Madison County as news spreads among kin and neighbors. An ad for Carter’s Little Liver Pills closes the item.
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Elbana Webb
Sallie Harris
Nicholson
Miss Harris
Harris Mansion
Asmiules
Bugsy
Madison County
Jackson Herald
Carter
Damage suits burden Athens taxpayers and city delays street work
Citizens complain that lawsuits over street improvements drain funds, with over 5000 dollars paid in damages and a 350 dollar payment to Prince Avenue property owner. The article blames extensive costly settlements and urges future administrations to avoid city liability while noting editor involvement. It references local figures and a medical ad blend.
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Athens
Hunnicutt
R. B. Russell
Prince Avenué
Dorsey Hills
Anner
Ayer
Jersey Cattle Auction Draws Large Clarke County Crowd
Mr C D McKie’s Jersey cattle sale drew about a hundred buyers to his Jefferson road farm. J W Weir led a five hour auction with top prices near 150 dollars for herd stock and 27 dollars for a fierce bull. Registered cows sold mainly to a few buyers, unregistered to many, total receipts about 5000 dollars.
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McKie
Jersey
Laughing Maid
W. S. Norman
Alice Jones
Hunnicutt
Sadaike
N. H. Carlton
Clarke County
Almost Robbed at Neighbor’s House in Darkness
Mr George Hodgson awoke to a suspected burglary at neighbor George D Thomas’s residence. He seized a pistol and confronted a would be thief on the piazza but darkness prevented identification of the intruder. No pursuit reported.
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Broad Street
Howard A. Hayes
George Hodgson
Geo. D. Thomas
George D. Thomas
Amusing Fragments and Local Oddities Chronicle
A facetious mix of old jokes and anecdotes appears, including dental quips, Wanamaker Bibleclass humor, a racey remark about a driver and a Negro, social foibles, a piano gaffe, and mock legal bits. It also notes hair market shortages, a fat man making pennies into quarters, a duchess via a gypsy tale, and Mr. Bagby’s uninsured losses of barn, stable, and three mules.
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Wanamaker
Beddeford Journal
Saco
Dallas-York
Portland
R. W. Bagby
Covington
Notice of consent for wife as free dealer
Notice to all parties that the husband consents to his wife Louanna A. Yar borough acting as a free dealer. The communication states approval of her authority and acknowledges the arrangement with W. H. Yarsorou.
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Louanna A. Yarborough
W. H. Yarsorou
A Question of Science and Confederate Valor in Virginia
In Winchester Virginia General Early spoke at a gravesite ceremony for Confederate soldiers stressing that a lost cause can still be right. He praised courage, warned against self serving deserters, and reaffirmed loyalty to Lee and Jackson. The piece closes noting Col. Larry Gantt’s return to journalism and support from the Athens Banner and Covington Star.
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Virginia
Early
Lee
Jackson
Athens
Georgia
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Larry
Xanks
Covington Star
Poisoned Butter Death In Cub4co Nine-Year-Old Die
Alice Dickey nine daughter of L S Dickey died after family illness from suspected poisoned food Tuesday night. Others expected to recover. Initial theory blamed stale raspberries but health officers suspect butter scraped from jar bottom. Berry analysis planned. Telegram reports Mrs Bishop Pierce dangerously ill near Sparta.
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Cub4co
Alice Dickey
L.S. Dickey
Crop Prospects The Outlook Brightens Across Georgia
The nation reports the crop outlook favorable since 1882 with peach yields signaling abundance. Georgia farmers see strong small grain harvests, good spring oats, and corn planted heavily. Cotton stands are uneven but recent rains and heat boost prospects. overall farm finances and prices help farmers reduce debt and plan for a prosperous year.
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Joseph
Georgia
Losses in Dog Investment Hit by Death of Three Pets
Thirty thousand dollars is a large sum of money to be represented by three dogs, and the fact that values to that extent were wiped out of existence by the death of three of those animals recently indicates that the line of investment is a precarious one. Mr. G. H. Moore, of Melrose, Mass., is the loser, and he still has other thousands of dollars in dogs.
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G. H. Moore
Melrose
Mass
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