Bold forgery in Athens targets Bank of the University
Two African American women carried out a bold forgery scheme in Athens using checks for seven dollars payable to Mary Jones and bearing a forged signature of Miss M Rutherford. The fraud appeared at Messrs Davidson Lowe and Morris Bros with other similar checks. bank and merchants have been alerted. Authorities expect quick arrest and swift justice.
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Athens
Messia, Davidson & Lowe
Bank of the University
Mary Jones
Miss M. Rutherford
Mies Rutherford
Davison & Lowe
Morris Bros
Mesers
Michael Bros
City court convicts three in simple larceny and concealed weapon cases
The court yesterday morning found Gaines Hearé guilty of simple larceny and imposed 25 dollars plus costs or twelve months on the chain gang. Jno Winfrey was convicted of carrying concealed weapons and fined 10 dollars plus costs or four months on the chain gang. Nelson Johnson was found guilty of stealing chickens and fined 20 dollars plus costs or four months on the chain gang. The jury was discharged after the dieppeal and the court recessed until Monday at 3 o'clock PM.
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Gaines
Cobb
State
Will Henry Jonea
Jno
Winfrey
Additions at Athens Evening Ledger Signal Growth
Principal proprietor Richard B. Russell reveals staff expansions at the Athens Evening Ledger. Expected editors include Lee J. Langley from the Atlanta Constitution with Tom and Frank Shackelford assisting locally. Also plans a four story brick building on Washington Street to house shops, Ledger Publishing, and a large fourth floor hall for a secret society.
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Richard B. Russell
Athens Evening Ledger
Bannar
Lee J. Langley
Avlanta Constitution
Messrs
Tom
Frank Shackelford
University
Russell
Washington Street
Ledger Publishing Company
Soue Secret Society
Lodge
Death of Athens resident Mr A Phillips
Mr A Phillips longtime Athens resident and Jewish citizen dies after long illness. He leaves five daughters and three sons including Mrs Michael and Miss Martha Phillips and Hugo Phillips of the city. Funeral held at Pulaski street residence conducted by Rabbi Jacobson and burial followed.
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A. Phillips
Citizn
Athens
Phillips
Michael
Martha Phillips
Messrs
Elix
Hugo Phillips
Self-inflicted death shocks Walden county family
Otto Walker aged about twenty five living near India Post Office Walton county shot himself with a double barreled gun while his wife milking a cow. He had been in low spirits and told his wife he might kill himself if not for her. He died almost instantly in front of his wife. He was married about three years and had been a church member in good standing. The motive cited is mental depression. no other reasons were found.
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Walton County
Otto Walker
India
P. O
Athens
Walker
The
Baptist Church
Bloodied Feud Sparks Rock Attack at Still House
Thursday about noon Alex Bostwick and Henry Foster, two colored citizens, fought at Mr. Fowler's still house. A rock struck Foster in the forehead, causing a severed artery bleed. Dr. Whaley treated the wound. Foster is expected to recover after several days. Bostwick reportedly fled to parts unknown.
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Alex Bostwick
Henry Foster
Mr. Fowler
Bostwick
Foster
Fowler
Whaley
Worley Declared Candidate for Congress in Georgia
The Elberton Star reports Hon. Joseph Nathan Worley of Elbert announces his bid for Congress from Georgia's Eighth District. Worley plans a district campaign from Franklin to Jasper before summer solstice, promising strong support for the South.
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Joseph N. Worley
Elbert
Congress
Elberton Star
Washington
Liberty
Southland
Georgia
Joseph Nathan Worley
Elberton
Em manuel Church to Move as New Prince Avenue Building Planned
Emmanuel Episcopal Church will vacate its current building after sale of the property. Services will be held in the Christian Church at Pulaski and Dougherty streets until a new church on Prince Avenue is completed.
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Christian Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Pulaski and
Dougherty Streets
Prince Avenue
Pirates of Penzance Opera Benefit for Grady Hospital
In Athens the Opera is planned at the Opera House to benefit Grady hospital in Atlanta. Manager Haselton will set dates after correspondence with Mr. Jacob Hirsch of Atlanta. The production is praised as excellently rendered and likely to attract.ads for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil appear in the notice.
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Haselton
Jacob Hirsch
Atlanta
Grady Hospital
Hirsch
Jersey
United States
Exonerated Crump Brothers Cleared In Horse Theft Case
The Crump brothers C C and J T Crump are released from a committal trial in Athens after prosecutor O P Tunnery states they are innocent. A letter from S P Tunnery of Franklin County confirms no theft and asks publication of correction. The Banner reports the case will be dismissed.
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Messia
C. C
J. T. Crump
Athens
O. P. Tsunery
Oconee County
South Carolina
Carnesvillz
Tus Athens
J. T
C. C. Crump
Franklin County
Banszr
P. Tannery
T. R Crawford
J. C. McCarter
Mesers Crump
First Sermon of Rev Cleland Kinlock Nelson As Bishop
Rev Cleland Kinlock Nelson delivered his first sermon as Bishop of Georgia at St. Luke's cathedral. He urged Lent to be a spiritual effort against hypocrisy and evil, stressing inner renewal over outward constraint and urging Christians of all denominations to seek strength to observe the season. He warned against fasting for show and urged honest devotion to Christ.
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Cleland Kinlock Nelson
Diocese of Georgia
St. Luke’s
Church
Christ
Rapid Improvement Reported in Congressmen Sogcer Case
March 4 Wasurvetes says the erysipelas affecting Congressmen Sogcer’s brain is rapidly subsiding. Doctors report better condition and belief that the crisis is passing barring any setback. A nervous cough remains a dangerous symptom tied to brain and nerve control of the lungs. Mr Drake, hurt on campus, is again ill with his arm re-injured after removing splints too soon.
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Wasurvetes
Congressment Sogcinger
Nervad
W M. Drak |E
Concealed in a closet where he is found and shot
In Atlanta a nineteen year old, Harry Gray son of Dr J M Gray, is mortally wounded during a burglary at Mrs W B Coxs home on Ivy and Baker streets. Officer Ivey and companions confront a masked man in a closet and three shots are fired. Gray dies or is dying as doctors fight to save him.
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Atlanta
Harry Gray
J. M. Gray
W. B. Cox
Ivy and
Baker Streets
Waters
Waiters
Segiors
Ivey
Willisma
Tom Smith
Tome
Institute d
Ivy
Williams
Mr. Williams
Gray
Itvey Street
Dr. Gray
Harry
Lawshe
Tom
Troy
Mr. Skiff
Eprron
Athens
Baxner
Al.sf
Madison
Ming
Vale
Sam Jone
Koure
Trinity Curch
Weil Pironiz
Sim Jones
Hawthorns
Sam Jens
Georgia Carolina & Northern BR. RB
Athen
Alanta
Mr. Baunur
West End
Carshed
Athen Ows
In Congress Halls A Resolution on Stephens Salary
A fragment describes Senator Gordon’s resolution to pay the estate of Alexander Mephenk of Georgia for prosecuting his arm and related costs during Reconstruction. The text notes referrals to committees and mentions other bills before the House and its committees.
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Gordon
Stephens
Wassiseros
Maren
Goren
Alerandar
Mephenk
Georgia
Senate
Wont
House District of Columbia
Mitchell
Pemnsylvania
Committee of Appropriations
House
Hatch
Missouri
Democracy in danger sparks Southern bitterness and third party talk
Jackson Mississippi reports Representative McAllister leader of the Anti Sub Treasury Alliance says Southern delegates push for subtreasury based third party ties and fusion with Republicans could imperil the Democracy in several Southern states. He cites North Carolina Alabama Louisiana as hotspots and warns party factions to resist absentee and other party moves.
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McAllister
Anti-Sub-Treasury Alliance
Jackson
Miss
Prosa
St. Louis
South
Heid
Third Party
Ron
Georgia
Bia
Sips
Allisnes
North Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
Serious illness shadows Congressman Springer in 1891 report
The Atlanta dispatch notes Congressman Springer’s grave condition from erysipelas having possibly reached his brain. Doctors Vincent Curtis Verdi treat him as family and friends fear the worst while hoping for a recovery.
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WasarreTon
Springer
Ways and Means Committee
W. M. Springer
John A. Vincent
Sringfield
Ills
Mr. Springer
Vincent
Curtis
Verdi
Mr. Springer Jg
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Frank Ansiey
Byekm
I . Korwicn
John @itheeley
Fan
John Gaelfes
Occum
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Tee
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Ibeland
Amd
Montis
Gilh
Macon
Georgia Agricultural Society
City of
Mason
Society
Macon Fair and Exposition Company
Caveru
Scott
Bain
Walla
Trovka
Bettie Birener
Lockhart
Bogis
Curteuna
Eusonvent
Par
Dave
Camarcat
Comporation
Boston
Lovett
Geo Powell
Spruce al
New York
ELL
W.S. Whaier
M.D. Rens Bobane
Veer
J. G. McCurry
Athens, Ga
P. P. Progrity
Elberson
McCurry & Proffin
Attorneys AT Law
Windsrhoe Store
Aida
Etrieture
Cori
Choenical Qo
Incinnati
Southern Bell Telephone
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John QD. Kasterlin
Atlanta, Ga
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Ewe
Sledges& Layton’s
Druge
Long Drug
Sledge & Layton
Atheater
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