Thirty Years of Suspense in a Madison County Murder
A Dawson county man awaits trial for a 1877 murder in Madison county. The aged widow endures long secrecy as sheriff prepares to extradite William Graham, once known as Graham and later Crham, whose case echoes through the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P.M
Danielsville
Madison County
Dawson County
Wllton Graham
William King
Bots
Graham
R. Palmour
Palmour
Dawsonville
William Graham
Hyomel Promised Cure for Catarrh Inhaler Outfits
An advertisement claims stomach dosing cannot kill catarrh germs and promotes Hyomel as a direct local treatment. It touts a pocket inhaler that reaches nose throat and lungs for immediate relief and a permanent cure, with a $1 outfit and a guarantee that the price is refunded if it fails to cure.
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H. R. Palmer & Son
Cotton Receipts Forecast for Current Season
Cotton receipts are dwindling and likely will not reach 110000 bales. Projections place totals around 108500 bales. The table compares this season’s receipts and stock with last season showing railroad and wagon totals and stock on hand.
Perfect System Arranges Visitor Details for Red Men Visit
Chairman Michael of the Soquee Tribe leads preparations for four hundred visiting Red Men in Athens next week. A College Avenue Information Bureau will issue visitor records bearing name lodge and number and guide lodging and boat arrangements. A central log will track each visitor’s stay to prevent confusion.
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Michael
Athens
Bureau of Information
College Avenue
Washington Street Brick Pavement Plan Described
The city will pave the Washington street block between College avenue and Jackson street once Broad street is done. Some residents want the project extended to Thomas street to link College avenue with Thomas street. After the Athens Electric Railway Company’s rail arrives, reflex brick paving on Washington street will begin.
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Washington Street
Broad Street
College Avenue
Jackson Street
Thomas Street
Athens Electric Railway Company
Jester Plans Eight Room Residence on Cobo Street
Mr W A Jester will build an eight room residence on a Cobo street lot with a permit issued by Bulldoz Inspector Barnett. He owns several neat homes in the city and aims to have one of the most attractive houses in that Athens neighborhood. Judge Robert L Rodgers initiated Roosevelt nomination for the Democrats, while the editor John Temple Graves fades from the scene.
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W. A. Jester
Cobo Street
Barnett
Jester
Sesson
Athens
Robert L. Rodgers
Roosevelt
John Temple Graves
Here's a Book Here's a Book for Men Only
An advertisement offers a free book from Dr. Hathaway & Co for men and women addressing chronic ailments. It claims to provide knowledge for physical mental and moral self improvement and lists illnesses including brain fatigue, debility, blood poison, skin diseases, rheumatism, kidney and liver issues, and heart and lung diseases. The firm invites calls or visits to Suite 17 Inman Ridge third floor Atlanta Georgia.
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Dr. Hathaway & Co
Inman Ridge
Atlanta
Athens Hotel Company petition for charter in Clarke County
The Athens Hotel Company seeks incorporation for a twenty year term with capital stock of 100000 dollars and scope to own operate hotels and related facilities in Athens Clarke County Georgia. Petitioners names include Talmadge Bros Co Camthers Bryan Webb Crawford Co and others with office in Athens. The filing notes authority to issue bonds and manage property and operations. Further notices announce estates administration and guardian appointments with related public sale of property in Clarke County.
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Talmadge Bros. Co
Camthers and Bryan, Webb and Crawford Co
Billups Phinizy
J. J. Wilkins
Athens Hardware Co
A. V. Deadwyler
John [R White
Arnold Grocery Co
J. M. Hodgson
E. 8. Lyndon
Abe Joel
Cobb Lampkin
L. F. Edwards
A. H. Davison
M. G. Nicholson
Allen H. Talmage
Athens Coca Cola Bottling Co
H.R. Palmer
United States
Athens
Clarke County
Georgia
Erwin & Erwin
I. E. J. Crawford
Superior Court
Athens Hotel Company
Petition to Amend Charter for Lucy Cobb Institute Seeks Powers
The petition before the Superior Court of Clarke County Georgia requests amending the Lucy Cobb Institute charter to grant powers to borrow money issue notes and mortgages purchase and convey property and execute contracts through its board of trustees. The filing, dated May 9 1907, names Jos M Hodgson J A Hunni cutt A L Hull Billups Phinlzy and Andrew J Cobb as trustees and includes certification by Clarke County officials.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Sat County
Jos
M. Hodgson
J. A. Hunnicutt
A. L. Hull
Billups Phinlzy
Andrew J. Cobb
Lucey Cobb Institute
Board of Trustees
Lacey Cobb Institute
Jos. L. Hull
Atty
E. J. Crawford
Application hearing for Ware County lots 182 486
In Ware County Georgia the application for lots numbers 182 and 486 will be heard on the first Monday in June. Dated May 6 1907 by B Wingfield Sr.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Mariah Hodgson
Joel
Kennard
B. Wingfield
J. T. Pittard
Jennie C. Matthews
Ware County
Wingfield, SR
Georgia Pure Food Law Takes Effect August First
State Chemist J. M. McCandles prepares to enforce Georgia Pure Food Law starting August 1. P. A. Methvin named Pure Food Inspector will collect samples across the state for labeling and analysis. The new regime aims to ensure accurate labeling and purity, especially for cottonseed oil sold as olive oil.
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Atlanta
J. M. McCandles
State Capitol
Georgia
P. A. Methvin
France
Georgia Cotton Crushers
Litha Springs
Arkansas
Broad Street Paving Nears Completion in Athens
Workmen have almost finished paving Broad street with Belgian block from the Georgia railroad hill to the river. Preliminary grading and curb setting are complete, with blocks laid to the railroad. The project should finish within ten days, marking a major street improvement for Athens.
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Broad Street
Georgia
Georgia Railroad
Athens
Narrow escape ends in healing salve purchase
G W Cloyd of Clunic Missouri dodged amputation after a jimson bur wound four years ago. He credits Bucklea's Arnica Salve, bought at Athens druggists W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Song, with curing the dangerous wound. The town notes Athens has outgrown knockers and drones as progress advances.
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G. W. Cloyd
Clunic Mo
Bucklea
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Song
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Juan
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Madison
Temple of Justice
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Vetaur
Ly Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Eee
MR. Jester
LEGA
R. B. Baxter, Jr
State of
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Admir
Sarah Epps
Annie P. Epps
T. B Jones
S. A. Turnell
Clarke Superior Court
Court House
Clarke
Oconee River
No. IL
C. N. Weatherly
Chas, Stern & Co
T. B. Jones
Sali
A. Turnell
Ee ‘Parmer
Price
Atty. Ford
Said County
J. E. . Crawford
Superior Cour
Louise Taylor
Inman Whitten
Reina Olf
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