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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1905

Page

3

Gwinnett Jackson Walton Voters Oppose New Georgia County

Citizens of Gwinnett Jackson and Walton counties oppose a proposed new county with Winder as county seat. Grand juries across the three counties condemn the move while supporters claim majority backing. Centered in Lawrenceville Jefferson Monroe sites, rail and road access favor existing counties.

Gwinnett Jackson Walton Georgia General Assembly Winder Lawrenceville Jefferson Monroe Jackson and

County Officials Name Signers For Quick Travel Plan

In these respective counties the distance can be covered in under two hours. Signers include Gwinnett figures W. E. Simmons T. M. Peeples F. F. Juhan and many others such as H. Jones E. Winn Born J. W. Farr W. W. Parks and A. M. Baxter, plus Jackson J. F. Shannon L. C. Allen J. P. Arnold N. G. Trout and more.

Gwinnett W. E. Simmons T. M. Peeples F. F. Juhan Gee H. Jones E. Winn Born T. A. Pate John W. Farr W. W. Parks A. M. Baxter Jackson J. F. Shannon L. C. Allen J. P. Arnold N. G. Trout H. W. Bell J. A. B. Mahaffey T. J. Stapler J. G. Wer A. B. Smith A. J. McDonald W. T. Wills C. W. Finch C. FP. Holliday Walton H. D. McDaniel W. H. Nunnally C. M. Booth Upshaw H. Broadnax Walker G. B. Stanton C. T. Mobley

Unusual Brunswick man falls into long sleep

James Ransom of Brunswick Georgia slept from Monday 11 p.m. and remained asleep through Tuesday with no wakefulness despite efforts by two doctors. He woke briefly only to again drift off. Doctors found no medical cause. fatigue from caring for a ill wife noted as a possible factor. Ransom works for Hilton & Dodge Lumber Company and is an Odd Fellows member.

Brunswick James Ransom Drs. Branham Bishop Mr. Ransom Ransom Hilton & Dodge Lumber Company Odd Fellows Lodge

Georgia and Southern states compared in agricultural education

J J Conn er argues Georgia pales beside South Carolina North Carolina Virginia and Texas in agricultural and mechanical college funding and facilities. He cites 1904 state appropriations and federal support, urges Georgia to boost rural education to avoid lagging behind southern peers.

Snyder University of Georgia University of Wisconsin Georgia Wisconsin South Carolina North Carolina Virginia Texas School of Agriculture Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Mississippi Arkansas Sam Congress Meridian J. J. Conner Cartersville

The Revelation Scope and Its Timelines

Dr. W H Young argues against sectarian readings of the Apocalypse. He says the seven churches symbolize all churches, the Laodicean era is current, and the fourth chapter foreshadows the rapture while warning that past empires do not fit the book’s time frame.

W. H. Young Jerusalem Titus Gibbon Babylon Jesus Asia Minor John Paul Ephesus Laodicea Asia Alog Ike the Apostle Jeremiah Jacob Antichrist

All Fabrics Discounted at Paris White Goods Sale

Paris shop slashes prices on White Goods Paris Lawns Batiste Clair Persian Linen Nainsooks Dotted Swiss Pique Wash Chiffon Madras Dimities Mousselines Organdies and Gambrise. Sale cuts across fabrics with lower prices for quick decisions. Store promises quality and broad selection for tailored garments and home textiles.

Paris Madras

Wash Goods and Ladies Night Wear Featured at Market

A broad display of wash goods focuses on ladies night gowns corsets gloves and children's undergarments. Brands such as KR and G WB and Thomas Glove Bitting appear among the popular selections.

Forris

Assortment of Ladies Accessories at Cut Prices

An assortment of ladies gloves handkerchiefs hosiery fans belts girdles ruching lace collars turn overs parasols corsets ties and wrist bags offered at cut prices to attract shoppers.

Georgia Campaign Sparks and Candidate Outlooks

State affairs section notes Billy Osborne faced criticism while Col J H Estill supporters celebrate. Judges Russell and Maddox consider timely withdrawals as governor race tightens. Clark Howell remains the sole steady ring candidate, with Savannah reporting strong media coverage as southern counties resist new formations.

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Losin Street Gr. Lous, Mo Vvict Shtot Wre Ouariaix Cardus NEW Gwinnett, Jackson and Agricultural Colleges Harvie Jordan O. B. Stevens India Nottingham May Manton Michael Brothers Company Hamburg Michael, Brothers Company Vailes Etomnnes Panamas Cabo Bleaching Lonsdale Berkely Aline Rose Utica New York Mills Pepperell Zaar State Affairs Brunswick News Billy Osborne Col J. H. Estill Brunswick Journal Dick Russell Savannah Press Albany Savannah North Georgia South Georgia Dublin Courier Dispatch Dick Russel Judge Maddox Clark Howell Augusta Tribune Howell Sparta Ishmaelite
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