Editorial chat on Georgia papers and Athens progress
A rambling collection notes editors changing in Georgia papers, Athens pride in education, and Atlanta’s growth. It cites university societies in Athens, railroad consolidations under Richmond and Danville, and contrasts American and European governance with a Dal las joke about fat versus lean. It ends with Tom Reed’s European tour and European quorums.
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Georgia
Tue University
All &0
Atlanta
Sta Nteyerr
Tue Phi Kappa
Demosthenian
Advertised Textiles and Linens From Last Sunday
Yard wide Sea Island Sheeting 8c quality at 5c per yard, Dress checks 4c, 19 pieces small Ging ham Checks 4c, Feather Ticking 9c, bleaching 6d and 7.8 yard wide 40 per yard, Pure Linen Towels 8c, imitation lace scrim novelty 16c, Holland Window Shades with fixtures 32c, linen damask table covers various qualities priced $100 to $275, choice of the lot $100.
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Sea Island
Holland
Bargain Spring Dry Goods Sale Preview
Lot numbers offer 12 1 2 to 25 1 2 per yard prices on Serges Beiges Camel's Hair Suitings and French Beige Mix tures. Wide 40 inch dress patterns from 60 to 75 cent values sell at 25 cents. Embroidered Swiss Trimmings 35 cents a yard. Other goods marked down to clear stock with shirts and chintz-like fabrics included.
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Max Josephs
Farmers Alliance leader urged unity amid looming crisis
The piece lauds W A Broughton and the Farmers Alliance of Georgia, arguing the order’s principles surpass any individual, urging Alliancemen to stay united as factions threaten cohesion. It revisits McKinleyism critiques and calls for legislative cuts, while reporting broad political and civic notes from Athens and Georgia rail developments.
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Farmers’ Alliance of Georgia
Georgia
Order
W. A. Broughton
Madisonian
Mr. Broughton
Death of Mrs Asa M Jackson in Athens
Mrs. Abu M Jackson widow of the late Asa M Jackson died at her Broad Street residence after a short illness. She was a sister of Mrs S C Reese and mother of Miss Evie Jackson. Funeral at the Presbyterian church at 11 o clock this morning with burial in the family grounds at Watkinsville.
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Asa M. Jackson
Athens
Abu M. Jackson
M. Jackson
Broad Street
Evie Harden
Clarke County
Jakson
S.C. Reese
Evie Jackson
Presbyterian Church
Watkinsville
Badly shot tom tatum wounded in pistol accident
A personal safety incident leaves Tom Tatum with a stomach wound after a pistol discharged while he fumbled the weapon. The report notes the injury may prove fatal and a physician was summoned as he lies in serious condition.
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Tom Tatum
Tom ‘Tatum
Tom
Longstreet Coming to Athens for Memorial Day Observance
The Ladies Memorial Association plans a grand memorial day in Athens with General Longstreet invited and expected to attend. Betsy Hamilton will give a readings in costume April 10 at the new opera house to raise funds for tombstones over unknown Confederate soldiers at Oconee Cemetery. Mr. Ebb P. Upshaw to give the Memorial Day address.
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Memorial Association
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Athens
Longstreet
Norice
Veterans’ Association
B. R. Mert
Lon, Street
Memorial _Assocition
Betsy Hamilton
Athenns
Oconee
Ebb P
Upshaw
Dwelling Burns in Chirey Georgia Loss Near $1800
A dwelling and furniture owned by Mr N Hi Sledge burned last night in Chirey GA. Cause traced to a defective stove. Loss estimated at 1800 dollars with 750 dollars insured.
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Chirey
N. Hi. Sledge
RAILROAD RACKET A R D TO TAKE CHARGE OF C M LINE
Georgia report notes Richmond and Danville to control Covington and Macon with through line to the South. Athens to gain boost from rail consolidation and line upgrades including new rails and ties. General Alexander discusses Central Railroad readiness and projected steamship expansion for New York routes. Rumors of strikes on East Tennessee road seen as sensational and unlikely to affect Macon operations.
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Covington and Macon
Northeastern Railroad
Richmond and
Danville
Athens
Jay Goutp
Georgia Railroad
Georgia
South
Georsgia
Richmond
Covington & Macon
Richmotd
Covington
Wacon
Alexander Eaid
Savannah Norning News
Thi Hu
Central
Gould
Goulds
I Ocanpeeeenekis Company
Steral Alexander
Sagirnal Fe
Owever
Vale
Alexander
New York
Kansas City
Tevannah
East Tennessee
Macon
Murphy
Heserted
Tennessee
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