Athens Preachers and Churches Sketch from the University Era
A reflective sketch of Athens religious leaders and church history. The piece surveys notable ministers at University of Georgia affiliates, detailing pastors from the Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Catholic, and Christian churches, naming figures such as Dr. Hoyt, Rev. Burkhead, Rev. Lane, Rev. Speer, and Rev. Campbell, among others, and notes church developments and losses.
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Mil
Tucker
Ee Keen
Ster
Baptist Convention
Mell
Soho
Teachrane’ Slexeher
Stephen Olin
South Carolina
Methodist Church
Bells Letters
Franklin College
Olin
Athens
Chalmers
Wightman
Wm. Bacon Stevens
Emanuel Episcopal Church
Peracher
Stevens
Pennsylvania
Wm. T. Brantley
Baptist Church
Athyns
Cail
Philadelphia
H. Was
E. W. Speer
Carey Library
Hoyt
Dr. Hoyt
T. DeWitt Burkhead
Burkhead
C. W Lane
THE
Sylvanus Landrum
Landrum
Campbell
Gwaltney
Episcopal Church
W. B. Stevens
Emanu.l
Smith
Stevens Myr. Smith
J. H. Linebaugh
Lanors
Linebaugh
Dr. Henderson
Linbeazh
Dr Henderson
Drysdale
Mr. Davis
Master's Vineyard
St. Mary's Church
Mr. Lucas
Unig Church
Lucas
W. E Eppes
Mary
Hope Hull
Georgix
Fairview Heights
Hull
Asbury
Andrew
Lovick Perce
Jos. E. Evans
Daniel Curry
New York
Lexington
Walter R. Brantham
A. T. Mann
W. J Parks
Parks
G. J. Pearce
W. B. Bonnell
Sam's
Anthony
Jessie Boring
Lovick Pierce
Boring
American
California
E W. Speer
Alfred T. Munn
J. 3
Key
A. M. Wyne
H. H. Parks
Ry. J. H. Harris
E W. Sper
Ebbarze
Dr. Speer
Paul
Agripps
Soren
Zon
Dene
Agrip
J. W. Hinton
W. J. Scott
Madison Hails Covington and Macon Purchase Rail Link
The Richmond Terminal has acquired the Covington and Macon line boosting Madison. The paper expects improved shipping and rail service as a link on a New York to Florida route with faster engines and greater facilities. The town will benefit from proximity to two major trunk lines and enhanced east to west connections.
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Covington and Macon
Richmond
Madisonian
New York
Florida
Madison
Georgia
Careieares
Harrison and Foster cabinet speculation in 1883
Washington reports on William H. Harrison and Levi P. Foster shaping a future cabinet at the time of Harrison's nomination. Foster's loyalty and unselfish service to the party are highlighted, including his westward mission with Gen. Crook and acceptance of a minor civilian post. The piece notes how Harrison sought council on Foster’s suitability and public reception, emphasizing party unity over state favoritism.
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Washington
Harrison
Foster
1880
Indiana
United States Senate
Sherman
Treasury
Crook
Treasury Department
the Treasury
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Five Hungarian Miners Rescued After Eighteen Days
Rescue in Hazleton Pennsylvania brings five Hungarian coal miners out of Jeansville mine No.1 after eighteen days trapped by flood and collapse. Weakened and starving they shared scant rations and even drank lamp oil as rats swarmed, but survived against odds.
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HazLeton
Jeansville
Sullivan Frays Through Augusta in Drunken Stopover
John L. Sullivan passed through Augusta on the way from Columbia to Macon where he was booked to perform. In a beer-soaked spree at Schneider's he set up drinks for the crowd, attracting a large audience but earning a reputation for a boorish, disreputable display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
John L. Sullivan
Columbia
Macon
Schneider's
John
Tornado Strikes Sunbury North Carolina Wires Down
A tornado swept Sunbury in Gates county North Carolina Saturday night half a mile wide. Two children were killed near Sunbury and reports say several more deaths occurred further east. Wires are down preventing full details.
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Norfolk
Sunbury
Gates County
N. C
Whom They Delight to Honor Gorman Testimonial
Baltimore readers debate a public reception for Senator Gorman after Congress adjourns to honor his service. The plan shifts from a costly banquet to a democratic reception with a silver service funded by donors of any amount. The aim is inclusivity and avoiding class or wealth divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gorman
United States Senate
Congress
Local grocery ads for McElree’s Wine and Black-Draught in Athens
McElree’s Wine of Cardus and Black-Draught are offered by multiple Athens area merchants including JB Fowers J W Hagrpy RT Baumey Co and LD Steve Co in ES Lynpon. The City Schools prosper as Athens earns its nickname the Classic City of Georgia while residents move in for its famed educational advantages.
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McElree
Cardus
Thedford
ES Lynpon
Athens
Fowers
Hagrpy
RT Baumey & Co
Steve &Co
Georgia
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Aturus
Woluell
Alouz
Wwe
He County
Maoy
H.W. Tuck
Hie College
Presbyterian Church
de Wadi
Abut Baio
W.T. Brantley
F. H. Ivey
Ivey
C D. Campbell
Armenius Wright
Saree
Wright
C. A. Evans
Speer
Josiah Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Crater
W. H. Potter
Geo. W. Yarbrough
W. W. Wadsworth
Mr. Wadsworth
J. D. Hammond
A. J. Jarrell
Rv. W. D Anderson
Kendall
Oconee Street
W. A. Samoes
J Quiver
Oliver
B. F. Elliott
East Athens Methodist Church
C. A. Conaway
Gress
Father O'Brien
Father Whitmire
Father Doyte
Father Besine
Father McConnell
Father Semmes
Father Doyle
Mr. Monehan
Crawford
Washington, Ga
the Christian Church
Ridgeway
Mr. Pickens
Pickens
Benny
John Calvin Johnson
Oconee Enterprise
Johnson
Enterprise
Atlanta Constitution
South
Hood
Sohn L. Sullivan
North Carolina
London
McLeroy
Atlanta
Pitt McLeroy
Palmetto
Brangenam
Frank Hull
Rome
Nineteenth Street
Pblack
Jas. White
Cashier
National Bankers Eps
Ieagee
Harmony Grove High School
Fon
Botone
Iblack
Jefferson
C. R. Holder
Pendergrass
B.ton
P. A. Latham
Gainesville
Monie Bay
Young Men's Christian
G’s Music House
Clayton and
Lumpkin Streets
Mr. Jones
Mr. Smith
Jackson & Burekeco
NEW Book Store
Broad Street
Athens, GA
Imperial Life Insurance Company
Detroit
Michigan
United States
Imperial
Lane
Ustable
W Your Life
Northwesters
Wisconsin Mutual
H. Hodgson
Jas
Cc. Bloomfield
M.D. de Rowland
Griffeth
E. Martin
Fred
Morton
A. A. Selden
Frank BE. Logan
Atlanta, Ga
T. Hodgson
Histos
Vav . Moss
W. AL It Rowland
Saml Raphael
Moss
H. A. Ancuer
M.T
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tax Cenrave Company
Murray Street, N.Y
VVONG
Charter Oak
Salezi
Julius Dornblatt & CO
Orgaaa
Steinway Behr Bros Kuabe, Ives & E Pond, Oaper, Wheelock and Others
Organia
Ga. Haselton & Dozier
Clayton Street
Fine Show
Terry We Rac CO
Nasuvi
Nashville, Tenn
Boskany
Aslen
Iy Ecemoe
Sr Nol
Savannah
Seber Tee Sa Bateie House
BANK
Claes Jaa
Ayant
We Ssri
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