Secession Meeting Sparks Heated East Athens Debate
Citizens of East Athens gathered at Joiner’s building to discuss secession from the city government. Robt McDorman was elected chairman and J G Ramacy secretary as speakers failed to appear, tensions rose, and a three member committee was formed to study taxes paid and city spending before adjournment to next Tuesday at 7 30.
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Esat Athens
Joiner’s
Poplar Street
Poicéy
Rob’t McDorman
J. G. Ramacy
Gonnerton
Mealor
Rose
Dean
Ramey
B. O. W. Rose
East Athens
Athens
Mheney
Beate Gonne
Connerton
Bailey
Hector
Cyclone destroys church in Milner circuit
Rev. T O Rolle reports cyclone damage in Milner circuit where Nelson Church in the Milner area was completely destroyed. Church property worth thousands of dollars was lost, but most members survived with no serious injuries. The pastor appeals for aid to rebuild and asks potential donors to contact Milner.
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T. O. Rolle
Oconee Street
Wesleyan Christain
Gsdy
Nelson
Milner
Walla
Bereta
Rheumatism Quickly Cured With Balm Claim
James Lambert of New Brunswick Illinois reports rapid relief from rheumatism in hips and legs after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The ad states a bottle costs 50 cents and is sold by John Crawfold & Co.
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James Lambert
New Brunswick
Chamber Main
John Crawfold & Co
Unlikely bargains flood a single store's vast array
The ad touts irresistible merchandise at low prices. It promises ready cash purchases and a vast array of goods across departments, all in one store. Max Joseph is named as the shopping source.
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Goalisad
Max Josep
Embroidered Goods Sale Attracts Bargain Prices Across Lot 1
A sales pitch for Embroidery Distribution highlights limited availability and deep discounts on brooms with long handles and various fabrics. Prices range from 4 to 35 cents per yard with large quantities offered, including Percale, Cheviot, and Ginghams, plus seasonal textiles and ready-made linens.
Largest Hosky Sale Shown in Athens City
The notice advertises a major hosiery sale in Athens offering ladies fast back hose full length at low prices. Highlights include black seamless hose at 10 cents a pair, Sudan black seamless at 12 4 cents, and Lisle thread hose at 40 cents, with various miss and ladies ribbed hose priced attractively.
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Athens
Soudan
Hernesdorf
Hinea Qhea
Howe
Mises
Special sale on stockings shoes and linens across many goods
A sale lists ladies seamless hose at 10 cents per pair and 500 dozen fleece double ribbed hose at 5 cents. Shoes include sample frames, ladies button and kid skin styles priced well below ordinary values. Bleachings and sheeting offer yard wide discounts from 7 to 94 cents per yard with various widths and calicoes in short lengths.
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Bedford
de Havanna
Weiling
Aloes
Este
Rhadame
Tide's
Zephyr
Redwine to be tried for embezzlement in Atlanta
The grand jury has returned an indictment charging Lewis Redwine, former assistant cashier of Gate City National Bank, with embezzling one hundred three thousand one hundred forty eight dollars and seventy eight cents. If not heard this term, the case may go to next fall.
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Avlanta
Lewis Redwine
Gate City National Bank
Grand Jury
United States Court
Charlies Kingsberry
Redwine
Gate City National Bank of Atlanta
Seven Cremated in Western Kansas Prairie Fires
Reports from Ransell County describe seven farmers killed while trying to shield their stock from advancing prairie fires. Names include William Bailey Dave Hutchinson Albert Moore and A McDonald with two others unknown. Bodies found this morning no confirmation of broader damage yet. Harmony Grove News via Hanyoyy Gap March 16 reports local notices and events including school, performances, and a hardware accident in Athens Hard ware Co.
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Satya
Kansas
Praire
Ransell County
William Bailey
Dave Hutchinson
Albert Moore
A. McDonald
Bailey
Bem
Harmony Grove
Hanyoyy Gap
Gap
J. Cartiedgey
Bousse
E. Young‘kin
Athens
W. B. Hardman
Justice Court
Georgia
College Chapel Inithis Place
Maysville
Jefferson
Homer
Homan
Gay
Vaughn
Harmony
Grove
W.D. Lockhart
Banks Superior Court
Presbyterian Church
Haselton & Dexter
Rucker a Winner in District Attorney Race
Washington March 16 special reports Hon Tinsley W Rucker of Athens leading the contest for District Attorney of the Northern District of Georgia with strong inside support. Competing candidates remain confident but Rucker appears on the inside track despite capable rivals. Arstanta Gate City National Bank to reopen with J G Oglesby as president under new management promising a strong banking future.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
Tinsley W. Rucker
Athens
Rucker
Arstanta
Gate City National Bank
J.G. Oglesby
Oglesby
Grote Cup National
Corbett
New York
James J.corbett
McGown
Ollie
Dex
Georgia Aspirants Compete Amid Friendly Races in state offices
Ed Barrett reviews the Georgia aspirants as they contend for office. In the Northern district four candidates vie for attorneyships with James leading, while in the Southern district Major W. T. Gary appears set to win.
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Ed Barrett
Georgia
Washington
Rooker
James
Gordon
W. T. Gary
Augusta
Do You Still Eat and Food Prices Listed
A garbled early 20th century price snippet discusses eating choices and cost, listing items such as granulated sugar, rice, tea, and eggs with per pound or per unit prices. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Local Grocery Ad Listing Prices and Items
Mince meat two pound cans 38 cents each extenda and all flavors at 7 cents three for a dollar assorted Cokes for 95 cents. Snow Flake Crackers pepper at 3 cents a bag pepper sauce 7 cents a bottle. Pickles 7 cents a bottle Pearline 4 cents a package Powdered Mustard 8 cents a bottle Mustard 15 cents a bottle Spices and Cinnamon at 4? bars Sardines 50 cents a dozen Pride of Kitchen Soap 5 cents Bath Soap 5 cents a bar Celery Salt 10 cents each Catup 12 cents a bottle Gloucestershire Sauce 12 46 Mixed Pickles and Gherkins 25 cents a bottle Baking Powders four pounds 25 cents Baking Powder 1 lb 15 cents Dan Potash at ? cents a can Gloss Starch six packs for 25 cents Finest patent Flour Birdie 47 54 arrel Best Magnolia Flour 3 75 or 48 cents 25 lb sack
Prices for assorted goods at 10 cents a can
A scanned ad lists canned items including peaches succotash damsons okra tomatoes squashes apples blue berries raspberries and eggplant with stated prices around ten cents per can and notes that some items sell elsewhere at specified percentages or discounts.
Corbett Says Jackson Proposal Fell Back From Fair Terms
The report details Frank Corbett pushing back on Peter Jackson's business proposal linked to a planned match with Mitchell. Corbett claims Jackson withdrew his forfeit and retired, then reappeared with a demand for $5,000 to cover expenses to face Mitchell next December.
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Gazipora
Ills
Peter Jackson
Mitchell
Buffalo Athletic Club
Corbett
Jackson
New York
Goddard
Tal
Mitchel
Roa
Ilac
Jackson Xwe
Ram
Ant Pegfeig Ili
Pat Tistenione
Boy's Leg Crushed In Wagon Accident
Yesterday morning little Joe Hodgson, son of Mr. George Hodgson, suffered a painful mishap while riding on the rear of a wagon. His foot was caught in the wheel spokes, breaking his leg. Medical aid set the bones. he will remain in confinement for some time but is expected to recover fully.
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Joe Hodgson
George 'T’ Hodgson
George Booth
Fires and fortunes drift through Eatonton news
Mrs Susan Jones loses home to fire outside Eatonton with $1,500 insurance. J J Doughty’s Idlewild pack near Augusta burns, totaling $3,500 in buildings and equipment. Calhoun grain mill owner B G Boaz faced with receiver action as creditors move. a flag press sale and a Georgia state flag debate stir in local circles. bank robbery attempt ends with arrest. a youth declared insane and sent to asylum. Augusta brothers Hughes gain $9,000 from long standing claims against the U S. heirs of Robert E Stewart estate finally recover portions after decades of legal effort.
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Augusta
Fred Il Will Hughes
United Sta
England
France
Hughes
Robert E. Stewart
Charleston
Vial
Havana
Cuban
United States
Earle
Ughes
Cout
County Commission Considers Overhaul After Coroner Talks
In Lexington the county commissioners debate restructuring after coroner Desdwyler hints at changes. Four members may be examined, with delays and questions over how long the council has operated under current acts and whether investigations meet legal requirements.
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Lexington
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Aists
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Atlanta
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Wp? Briggs
Central Railroad
Max Joseph
General News
Susan Jones
Eatonton
Jones
J.J. Doughty
Idlewilde
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Murry Mill
B.G. Boaz
Calhoun
Col.w. Rankin
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Bank of Calhoun
Alway
Griffin
Phil. Cook
Hag
J. S Smith
Oak ‘Park
DeKalb County
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Georizia
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Letate
Middle Georgia
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Flowery Branch
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Oglethorh
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