Unmarked Graves of Georgia Governors Highlight Cemeteries
A visit to Gainesville and another city reveals unmarked graves of Wilson Lumpkin and James M. Smith. Lumpkin, Athens native and Georgia governor in 1831, helped survey Cherokee lands and settle state boundaries. Smith, governor during Reconstruction, died in 1872 after guiding Georgia post war.
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Gainesville
Gov Opper
Georgia
Quman
Pince
Wilson Lumpkins
Jues M. Smith
Georghias
NG. A. College
Dahlonega
Lumpkin County
Wilson Lumpkin
James M. Smith
Twiggs County
Monroe County
House of Representatives
Alfred HH. Colquit
First State Railroad Commission
Cure for persistent scalp itch sells to Indianapolis reader
D J Blankenship from Indianapolis reports chronic scalp itching began to ease after four weeks using Cuticura Ointment following baths and remedies. He credits the product with stopping hair loss and keeping skin clear, noting long prior trials failed.
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F. A. Kennard
Une
T. Paul Park
Potter
We Balu
Borane
Sean
Mac
D.J. Blankenship
Col. St
Tadianapolis
Ind
Tax Receiver Dorsey Reports Rising County Tax Returns
Tax Receiver J H Dorsey says this tax season brings a large rise in county returns Real estate within Athens shows a 360 000 rise and real estate outside the city also climbs Personal property declarations rise with totals expected to near three quarters of a million dollars and possibly close to a million if trends continue.
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J. H. Dorsey
Dorsey
Athens
Edw L Jarman Dies in Covington Postal Clerk
Covington Ga May 6 Edward L Jarman a popular Central railway postal clerk and Covington resident died at his Floyd street home Sunday afternoon after a brief illness described as personitis He was married four months ago to Miss Nona Athen of Athens and is survived by his wife two sisters and a brother Funeral services were held at Bethany church and he was buried in the Bethany cemetery</s>
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Covington
Edward L. Jarman
Central Railway
Floyd Street
Jarman
Ed. Jarman
Nona Athen
Athens
Sheriff McCaslan dies after collapse in Greenville
A sheriff in Greenville dies following a collapse after hanging a new warrant form. The report also notes prior executions in Greenwood County and includes reflections on archaic legal language versus a briefer deed form. It mentions a Confederate veterans reunion in Richmond and an exposition at Jamestown, with organizer names and sponsor details.
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Ala
Richporid
Virginia
Jamestown
After Mary Years Man Is Arrested
Billy Graham also known as Billy Grimes was jailed in Dawsonville Georgia on May 6 for the 61 year old killing of William T. King in Madison County. He says he fled Danielsville jail in 1877 and lived in Madison and Dawson counties since. He admits a quarrel with King but denies the killing, claiming he struck King with a rock. authorities report details of the case and his long history in the region.
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Wilson Lumpkin
Mra.ortha A. Compton
Hens
Georgia
Athens
Virginia
Kehehorpe County
Lumykin
Blackstone
Qeorgia
Florida
North Georgia
Clarkettes
Hoight
Lumpkin
Troup
Foeles
Crawford
Dawsonville
Billy Graham
Billy Grimes
Wm. T. King
Mattson County
Graham
Danielsville
Madison County
Dawson County
Dending Bolding
Chestatee River
Madison
King
Ellen Terry Figures In Romantic Wedding
New York May 6 Announcement was made that Ellen Terry the English actress wed James Carew her leading man in Pittsburg on March 12. The ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace for reasons not disclosed. Terry sailed for England soon after. Carew 35, Terry 69, friends call it a love match. Carew native of Indiana on the stage.
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New York
Ellen Terry
James Carew
Pittsburg
Mr. Carew
Carew
America
Indiana
Young Lawyers WL Contest Announces Speaker Candidates
The law department faculty announced Parker Marshburn Daley Fawcett Wilson and James qualified to contest two speakers’ spots for commencement day. The contest will be held Saturday morning May 18 with each participant delivering an original address.
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Law Department
Messrs. Parker
Marshburn
Daley
Fawcett
Wilson
James
Mane
Bobby Walthour Injured After Erfurt Race Finish
American cyclist Bobby Walthour suffered a serious head injury after crashing at Erfurt following a 50 km heat victory over Van Der Stuyrt. He was taken to the hospital unconscious after striking a woolen railing near the finish.
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Berlin
Bobby" Walthour
Erfurt
van der Stuyrt
Walthour
Mayors convention entertainment program outlined
City council and committee finalize a two day itinerary for visiting mayors. Opening exercises at Colonial Theatre, welcome addresses by Mayor Dorsey and President Michael, tours to State Normal School and University, Wednesday banquet at Deupree Hall, festival plans urge merchants to decorate and host visitors, brass band hired to aid Athens appearance.
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Lipscomb
Dorsey
C. M. Snelling
W. D. O'Purrell
C. T. Young
W. C. Weatherford
HH. J. Rowe
Michael
Barrow
Deupree
Meaurs. Co
B. Gfffith
J. BE. Talmadge
A. H. Davison
O. H. Arnold
J. Bordurint
J. N. Webb
BE. H. Dorsey
Athens
Jordan's Concern Over Cotton Crop Condition
Atlanta May 6 President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association says the cotton crop is in worse shape from the cold than expected. He cites Memphis mills selling seed to farmers for replanting and seed prices rising to 1.50 a bushel while farmers sold seed for 20 to 22 cents last year. Delta figures show 50 percent of the crop in fair condition, 25 percent yet to be planted, and 25 percent replanted. Corn damage also noted.
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Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Jordan
Memphis
Mr. Jordan
Walter Clarke
Mississippi
Delta
Hose Brooks Shot and Killed by Joseph Pace at Center
Center Georgia saw Hose Brooks a 23 year old man shot and killed by Joseph Pace Saturday afternoon. The assistant marshal helped arrest Pace after Brooks was drunk and resulted in Pace being involved. Brooks was reportedly unarmed and Pace not properly warned before the shooting.
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Hose Brooks
Joe Pace
Center
Charley Brooks
Hose
Pace
Broooks
Brooks
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W. J. Wofford
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Susie Lee McElroy
Shore
W. Lamar Williams
W. W. Solomon
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John Doe
Richard Roe
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Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Young Lawyers
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Price
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Joseph Pace
Tragedy At Center
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