Athens Merges Old Relics and Local Debates on Union Depot
A cobbled Athens column recalls an Indian arrow head from Tippecanoe, the lost Summer House bench, and a Confederate cap, alongside talks of a new Union depot and water bonds. Cotton trade and congressional race chatter mix with local mischief and business changes.
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Tippecanoe
Summer House
Darkey
Athens
Yapoo Hall
Lucy Cobb
Richmond
Union
Oconee Street
Farmer Finds Unformed Egg for Luck After Early Morning Search
A Baxner reporter spends night with a wealthy county farmer. The old man rises before dawn to search for a thief but discovers only an egg with an unformed shell. He claims the egg brings luck when tossed over a barn, insisting he would not take ten dollars for this find.
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Baxner
Saving Bank Building Nears Opening in Athens
The New Savings Bank building is receiving finishing touches and will start business on the ground floor soon. Athens Gas & Electric Light Co will fix offices on the second floor while Sigma Alpha Epsilon plans elaborate third floor rooms. The Industrial Home expects work on a new building to begin this spring. The Ladies Garden Club to meet Wednesday March 2 at eleven with Young Men's Christian Association hosting the event. A lighthouse case in Sand Beach, Michigan shows a child cured by Dr King’s New Discovery after measles and fever.
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Savings Bank
Athens Gas & Electric Light Company
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Industrial Home
Ladies Garden Club
Clarke County
Athens
Young Men’s Christian Association
Loren Trescott
Gov. Lighthouse
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Dr. King
Ug. Lonpos
Craig
Aberdare
Merthyr- Tydvil
South Wales
Georgia 2
Broad Street
CarneOe
Baber
Tontendin Tucks Antias
Lucas & Et
Ene Fiairoad
King Co
Bolin
Offoe
Clarke ‘ Omaty
Warshoure
Athens Savings Bank
Ofice Court
Window Shattered As Stone Thrown At Georgia Railroad Car
A stone hurled from the track near Woodville demolished a car window on a Georgia Railroad Athens division train. Two Lucy Cobb Institute young ladies narrowly escaped injury amid a frightened scene as authorities search for the unknown assailant. Passengers confiscated fragments of glass as reminders while officials pursue the culprit. Twenty-five cents costs noted.
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Georgia
Athens
Woodville
Union
Yarty
Lucy Cobb
Lucy Cobb Institute
Atlanta
Hutchins
Wood
Atlanta praise for University and Auburn football crowd
In Atlanta, University of Georgia and Auburn fans are praised for gentlemanly conduct after the game. The Atlanta Journal notes no drinking among the crowd, compliments the players and notes broad belief the University team could beat Auburn in another game.
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University
Auburn
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Alabama College
L Sre
Watson Returns From Injury and Acts to Resume Work
Mr A W Watson of the Southern Express Company is recovering from a broken leg after weeks confined to his room He expects to resume active duties soon In the jug for stealing meat and flour Patrolman Sage arrests John Crockett for theft of meat and flour from M B McGinty Crockett to await trial in county jail with Sheriff Wier directing custody
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A. W. Watson
Southern Express Company
Sage
John Crockett
Calaboose
Crockett
M. B. McGinty
Wier
Will
Preacher and editor clash at Georgia church sermon
In Augusta at St. John's church Rev W W Wadsworth lampooned the secular press in a sermon titled Christ as a Sensational Preacher vs the Secular Press. Editor O J Bayne of the Chronicle responded from the pew promising a poem tomorrow. Public reaction is divided. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised in passing.
Clarke Rifles Elect Captain and Lieutenant at Armory Meeting
The Clarke Rifles held an Armory meeting and elected L. D. Sledge as captain to fill the vacancy from C. B. Owen’s resignation with J. H. Beusse named second lieutenant to replace J. C. Mell. They plan drill practice to ensure thorough manual of arms training.
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Clarke Rifles
L. D.sledge
Owen
J. H. Beusse
J.C. Mell
Messrs
Sledge and
Beusse
Harmony Grove Items Report on Local Affairs
A correction clarifies that the Pruitt residence in Banks county burned years ago but the property was owned by Dr. W. P. Harden at the time. The loss fell on Harden, not the Pruitt family. Local residents including William Purcell John B. McGinnis J P Tuggle Dean Owens and others are noted in town today.
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Jefferson Court
Pruitt
Banks County
John W. Pruitt
W. P. Harden
J. W. Pruitt
Dr. W. P. Harden
William Purcell
John B. McGinnis
Pocataligo
J.P. Tuggle
Gate City
Dean’ Owens
Branham
John P. Johnson
Nicholson
Prevention Better Than Cure Suggests Brandreth Pills
An advertisement touts Brandreth's Pills as a preventive and curative remedy for skin eruptions ulcers carbuncles and fevers claiming long standing ulcers are cured and skin ailments driven away when used early. The pills are described as purely vegetable and harmless suitable for use at any time.
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Brandreth
Randreth
New York Democratic Convention Opens With Strong Pro-Hill Sentiment
The New York Democratic convention in Aupaxy signals open campaign backing for Hill and the party platform endorses gold and silver as constitutional money. Delegates pledge unit voting for Hill, expect nationwide impact, and celebrate Democratic doctrine amid tumultuous applause. The event marks the Democratic push for financial relief and victory in November.
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N.Y
New York
Richard Croker
Harlem
Empire State
Senator Hill
Hill
Chicago
Grace Committee
Augusta clergyman criticizes secular press at church
In Augusta a sensation at St. John's Church after Rev W W Wordsworth attacks the secular press as a sensational preacher. He scorns editor J Bayne of The Augusta Chronicle who answers by inviting parishioners to The Chronicle office at 4 pm. The sermon and ensuing exchange provoke laughter and applause before a pious close.
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Chronicle
J. ©. Bayne
Bayne
Mr. Wordsworth
God
French Muddle and Cabinet Talks Stir Paris
Dispatches report Enriquez's revolt suppressed and his death. Paris debates cabinet formation with Constans, Bourgeoise, Say, and Meline as possible leaders. Some urge dissolving the chamber to gain universal suffrage majority. US Minister Reid delays resignation amid treaty debates. Plus a separate note on Riley suit.
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Paris
Enriquez
Carnot
Constans
Bourgeoise
Say
Meline
Jorrnal Desbates
Temps
Matin
Evenment
Siecle
Republique
Francaise
Pas
M. Constans
Vatican
United States
Reid
la Bourgogne
Ribot
State Department
Washington
America
United States Senate
Athens to vote on water works bonds in 1892 election
The city of Athens voters will decide on issuing 125000 dollars in bonds to build or upgrade water works. An election is set for March 10, 1892, with ballots reading For Water Works Bonds or Against Water Works Bonds. If two thirds approve, taxes will be raised to cover debt over 30 years. Polling places and registration details are listed.
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Orry
Samp Orry
Warze
Athens
NER
Sherif
Water Works
State of
Georgia
A. L. Mitchell
Vouuvil
City of
Camthers & Betts’ Carriage Store
Broad Street
Peter Culp
Robert Chapple
J H. Emerick
Peter
Mane
A. Pledger
J. G._ Evans
W. Ff Faller
Court House
Agers
John Bird
J. 8
Linton
J.carr
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Cain
Mately
Lickskillet
Jane Milligan
Missie Milligan
Fila Jackson
Rena Duncan
Rosa Duncan
Tey
Tuck
H.R. Bernard
J. R. Moore
Moore
Bernard
M Hawkins
Cumming
Ialow
Beacham
THE
Skiff
Augusta
Augasta
St. John’s Church
W. W. Wadsworth
Christ
O. J. Bayne
St. John’s
Mannntrhe
Wadsworth
Hood
L. D. Sledge
Harmony Grove
Castoria
Castoris
Washineton
West
Hale
Cull
Florida
House
Towles
Catchings
Mississippi
McMillan
Tennessee
Brown
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Craig Va
Stewart
Pittard & Sikes
Iecinane
W. W. Wordsworth
Augusta Chronicle
Particu
Salil
James Whitcomb Riley
Inpra NapPouis
Ind
Luther Benson
Benson
Riley
Hanersville
Bradfield Regulator Co
Selebratao Smith & Wesson
Manship
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