James Alexander Farmer Surrenders in New York to Face Georgia Murder Charge
James Alexander Farmer, of Jackson County Georgia, turned himself in at Leonard Street Police Station New York, claiming innocence in the Ira Drake murder case. He was arraigned at Tombs Court and committed for sanity examination after recounting a May death near Black Bridge Road and his flight from Georgia to Illinois and New Jersey before returning to face trial.
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Toombs Court
Jackson County
James Alexander Farmer
Ira Drake
New York
Georgia
Banner
James Alexander Firaner
Leonard Street
Thomas Drake
Jackou County
Young Drake
Black Bridge Road
Suddeth
Athens
Fuller
Farmer
Tombs
Justice Duffy
Thomas Rike
Raystown School
Ira
Dora McElhannon
Jrora
Dora
Block Bridge
Ames
Collier
Jimmy
Jefferson
Aths
St. Louis
Illins
Illinois
Washington
Newrsey
Armer
Desbroases Street
Jersey City
Hackman
McCoy
Leonard St Tion
James Dunnan
Jackson County to seek farmer's murder trial in New York
On May 10 1891 authorities said they will promptly contact New York to bring the farmer back to Jackson Superior Court to answer a murder charge. Athens lawyers Thomas and Strickland will appear for him in court.
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Jackson County
New York
Farmer
Jackson Superior Court
Messrs
Thomas and Strickland
Athens
A Young Wife Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Charles H Colson, aged eighteen, of East Athens, died at her home after more than a year of illness. Daughter of H C Silvey, she was a devout East Athens Baptist Church member with many friends. Funeral likely this afternoon at the residence, burial in Oconee Cemetery.
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Charles H. Colson
East Athens
Colson
H.C. Silvey
Tragic House Fire Claims Child's Life Near Rock College
A man named Geo Haygood of Rock College area left his six year old daughter alone in their home Sunday night. The child fell into the fire and sustained severe burns with clothing burned from the body. She died yesterday at about eight in the morning.
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Geo, Haygood
Col
Rock College
City Court clears docket with mixed verdicts
Yesterday morning the March term opened under Judge Howell Cobb. The criminal docket saw several cases disposed of including Milledge Hampton found not guilty of selling whiskey. Lucy Jackson pleaded guilty to larceny and was fined 10 dollars or four months in the chain gang. Others faced Grand Jury actions or guilty/not guilty verdicts.
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Howell Cobb
Milledge Hampton
Col
Peter Miles
Lucy Jackson
Joe Bone
W. B. McKinney
Daring Robbery at Cook and Jackson Store in Bishop
A bold burglar blew open the iron safe at Cook & Jackson with dynamite during a Friday night break in. About $240 was taken from the cash and another $15 to $20 from the safe, while goods remained untouched. A suspicious man seen in Bishop Friday remains at large as a lookout.
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Cook & Jackson
Cook and Jackson
Bishop
Messrs
Cook& Jackson
Tribute to Jennie Murrell Died 1892 at Winterville
A memorial tribute from Winterville Methodist Sunday School teachers and pupils honors Jennie Murrell who died March 19 1892. The piece praises her kindness, Christian character, and the impact of her life on family and school. It expresses sympathy for her bereaved parents and notes the wish to publish the tribute in the community press.
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Jennie Murrell
Jennie
Winterville
Earth
Heaven
Christ
Funeral services for Mrs C H Colson at Second Baptist Church
Mrs C H Colson laid to rest in Oconee cemetery after funeral at Second Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Dr L R Gwaltney and Rev B F Elliott led services as many sorrowing friends attended the rites and followed to the cemetery for interment.
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C. H. Colson
Second Baptist Church
L. R Gwaltney
B. F. Elliott
Ocon’e Cemetery
Death of Dr. Thomas J. Young in Arkansas
Former Athens resident Dr. Thomas J. Young died in Conway Arkansas from paralysis. C G and J E Talmadge received the telegram announcing his death. He had been a longtime Athens citizen before moving to Arkansas. His remains will be interred today in Arkansas.
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Mersie
C. G
J. E. Talmadge
Conway
Arkansas
Thomas J. Young
Dr. Young
Athens
Athenian Interest Expected in New York Wedding
An approaching wedding to be held soon in New York will attract attention in Athens. Miss Maisie Burns formerly of Athens will marry Mr. Nichol of New York. Burns is niece to Mrs. Sarah Rucker and Mrs. Jas. Carlton of Athens, with many local friends made during her stay.
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New York
Maisie Burns
Athens
Nichol
Surrender of James A Farmer to Jackson County Court
Sheriff Collier reports from New York that James A Farmer surrendered and will be brought back for trial at the August term of Jackson Superior court. The motive remains unclear despite his money on hand. In other notices, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertises its use for teething and colic.
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Collier
New York
James A. Farmer
Jackson County
Jackson Superior Court
Drunk No More: A Townsman Breaks the Habit
A citizen of Athens, once an habitual drinker, found life changed after witnessing a friend's family suffer illness and hardship. His compassion stirred, and the spark of humanity returned, leading him to vow to abandon liquor.
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Athens
Manhboud
City Court Recess As Jurors Drawn For June Term
City Court recessed until Saturday morning with no criminal cases. Civil judgments were entered. Jurors drawn for the June term include Upson C Nowell, Jos H Stone, Jno W Burrmbly, C Bode, Macon C Johnson, Robert S Benedict, M D Browning, Geo H Palmer, James S Cheney, and many others.
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Upson C. Nowell
Jos. H. Stone
Jno
W. Burmby
C. Bode
Macon C. Johnson
Robert S. Benedict
M.D. Browning
Geo.h. Palmer
Jas
Cheney
Jnc
Frank A Wilbanks
Wm.s. Hodges
M. H. Parr
Wm C. Orr
Henry Beusse
Henry C. Conway
Myer Myers
Wm.h Gann
Wm. H. Burger
Thos. H. Barrett
Chas.m. Bell
John B. Pattman
Robert C. Orr
G. D. Parr
Wm. A Pledger
B. J. Porterfield
Geo. M. Booth
D. Mitchell
David Hemrick
Shilo B’s Consumption Cure Promises Remarkable Results
A historic claim extols Shilo B’s as the most successful cough medicine for coughs croup bronchitis and consumption. It notes guaranteed sale since discovery with tiers of price 10c 50c and 1 and urges readers to try if suffering fits. Product listed at B Orr City Drug Store with Job’s Porous Plaster offered as companion remedy.
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City Drug Store
Fruit Frost Reports Vary Across Georgia
Reports from across Georgia describe mixed fruit crop prospects after recent frosts. Nurseryman Wm Thurmond notes minimal local damage and predicts a large profitable Georgia fruit crop this year.
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Georgia
Wm. Thurmond
Why People Endure Ills Without Quick Relief
Many individuals seem to suffer from indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite with yellow skin. A simple affordable remedy from City ag Store BC or Manger could help. For 75 cents Sphilob's Vitelizer claims to cure these symptoms.
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B.C
Plant protector and beekeeping ideas from old farming notes
A cheap wire cone plant protector for early melons, cucumbers, squash, and beans is outlined. It costs about $2.50 per 100 including wire and can be made in several sizes. The piece also covers beekeeping basics for beginners, noting quick, inexpensive instruction and simple hive methods. Also included are brief notes on orchard grass with clover, regional farming items, and agricultural trade mentions from 1891 records.
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New England
Philadelphia Farm Journal
Langstroth
Electric Bitters Advertise Health Tonic and Alterative
An old health ad claims look reflects organ health and promotes Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. It argues a liver stomach and kidney balance yields a better appearance and vitality, urging readers to buy from J. Crawford & Co.
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J. Crawford & Co’s
Swift's Specific Cured Rheumatism Says Asiland Man
Mr. Cuantes Lawrence of Asiland Nebraska reports Swift's Specific cured his severe rheumatism after six months of suffering. He says he tried every remedy without relief and now urges other rheumatism sufferers to use the product.
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Cuantes Lawrence
Asiland, Neb
Swift
Vegetable Cure Boosts Blood Purity and Health
The product is described as a wholly vegetable remedy that cleanses impurities from the blood and improves general health. It emphasizes natural origin and broad health benefits.
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L. T. Smith
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Texas
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Xtantia
Kansas
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Atlanta
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Athens, GA
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T. G. Hadaway
Oxford St
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N.Y
Pamiles 3
Castoria
Eowix F. Pann, M. D
Winthrop
125Th Street
Tth Ave
New York City
Tee Cerrave Company
Murray Stater
New Yoau
Marekwalter
Champion Iron Fence CO
Why. S
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W.S. Holman
Ion
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