Whereabouts of Willie Jones disclosed in aged note
A city letter seeks William Jones once a Banner Watchman compositor in Athens about 25 years ago. A Charleston 1808 clipping tells of his indenture, fortunes and a mysterious inheritance, with details of his early life at the Orphans' Home and later return to Athens to resume printer work.
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William Jones
Athens
Banner Watchman
Jones
Charleston
Willie Jones
Willie
Oonman
Georgia
Capt. Smith
Board of Last
South Carolina Loan and Trust Company
W. O. Boo
Orphan House Board
LD. Mowry
Jacob Small
Capt Small
Infant of Mr and Mrs Noll Dies in Clarke County
News reached the city yesterday of the death of the infant child of Mr and Mrs H H Noll in Clarke County. The funeral will be held at Tuckston this afternoon at four o'clock.
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H. H. Noll
Clarke County
Tuckston
Capt H G Davis Dies After Illness in Athens
City mourns Capt H G Davis longtime resident. former chief of police 1881 1888 1892 1904. hotel restaurant manager and church worker. Born January 23 1844 in Oglethorpe County. Survived by wife four children and relatives. funeral at Ferst Methodist Church at 10 AM with Rev Joel T Daves. interment at Oconee Cemetery.
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Col
Davis
Vis
Fred Davis
Mamie
Fay Davis
H. Cobb Davis
G. W. Young
Stephens, Gs
Phil. W. Davis
Lexington
Oglethorpe County
Hoydays
Davis Migved
Athens
Crene
Victoria Hotel
Methodist Church
Wok & Prent
Ferst Methodist Church
Ten Golock
Joel T. Daves
Oconee Centstery
cotton market report from Athens Georgia May 16 100
Daily cotton news from Athens Ga notes Middling in New York market steady with futures near 370. Cotton prospects discussed from Montgomery drought concerns showers in East Texas. Mobile district crop doing well while Georgia reports are sparse amid boll weevil activity in Texas areas.
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Athens
New York
Montgomery
Texas
Mobile
Georgia
The Play Again Next Tuesday at the Opera House
"Under The Southern Cross" will be produced on Tuesday evening May 20 at the opera house. Proceeds go to The Young Ladies of the Confederacy for the Winnie Davis Memorial Fund. A large audience is expected. the event highlights civic support and historic tribute.
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Opera Hones
Young Ladies of the Confederacy
Winnie Davis
Unfounded report on Bostick shooting circulates
A rumor claimed Ed Clements' brother had shot RR Jones at Bostick. Investigation showed the claim unfounded. Two Athens men telephoned Bostick, but Jones remained at home, safe, and no trouble was known in the community.
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Ed. Clements
RR Jones
Bostick
Jones
Athens
Mr. Jones
Meetings at Christian church deemed highly successful
In Rushville Indiana religious meetings conducted by Dr I J Spencer and Mr Walter Wilson drew large crowds and left a lasting positive influence on the community. An advertisement by Ely Brothers promotes Ely Dream Balm with testimonial from Rev R B M Bentley claiming relief from catarrh and hay fever after eight years of use.
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Christian Church
I. J. Spencer
Walter Wilson
Rushville
Ind
Ely Bros
Ely
RB M Bentley
Warrent
New York
Muteal Life Insurance creates Winder division officers
Secretary John A. Darwin reports the formation of the Winder division with A. A. Camp as President, W. H. Toole as Secretary and Treasurer, and a list of directors including Dr. B. T. Roas, Col. L. O. Resell, B. S. Lane, R. L. Carithewne, A. G. Lamar, J. J. Wil Nameon, J. H L. Woodreff, D Hodges, N. O. Bennett, and Winder figures J. J. Ross Jr Bethlehem.
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John A. Darwin
Lawrenceville
Logansville
Muteal Life Insurance Company of Georgia
Winder
Pres
A. A. Camp
Scc
Treas
W.H. Toole
T.roas
Col
L. O. Resell
B. 8. Lane
R. L. Carithé Wne
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims immediate relief from pain after trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The author notes rapid care and recovery, urging readers to buy the Uniment from druggists to get well.
Strikers Push Work Return at Augusta Cotton Mill
In Augusta Georgia on May 15 a movement to end the six week cotton strike surfaces with a petition signed by hooded non union workers seeking mill reopening next Monday. Union support remains solid and the commissary aid for families continues, signaling a prolonged stand amid the district labor tension.
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Augusta
King Mill
Plans for Georgia State Fair Programs Considered
Macon May 15 President Dadiy M Hughes and Secretary Martin Calvin of the State Agricultural Society meet to plan the state fair program. Eminent thinkers and farmers may give half hour talks on topics of interest to Georgia farmers. Major G M Ryall of Chatham County may discuss cabbage growing in Georgia.
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Macon
Dadiy M. Hughes
Martin Calvin
State Agricultural Society
Scoity
Nema
Georgia
G. M. Ryall
Chatham County
Major Ryale
Georgia Meets Merger in Macon in last schedule game
Georgia travels to Macon to face Mercer University in the season finale. Porter will pitch and his fast pitches are noted, with Anderson and Bavor at the plate. Ridley may join the varsity in the final game as Gosch Reynolds reports batting averages across the lineup.
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Georgis
Mason
Mercer
Roan
Georgia
Erees
Porter
Anderson
Bavor
Ridley
Gorgia
Gosch "Reynolds
Tech
Amone
Walker
Bower
McWhorter
Jacques
Quile
McCalla
Dickinson
Cooper
Calhoan
Athens
Negro Found Under the Bed Incident Near Polaski Street
Yesterday afternoon in Polaski Street resident Mr W Godfrey heard a noise, found a man hiding under the bed, and, after confronting him, struck the intruder with an axe when the suspect attempted to flee through a broken window. The man, about 25 to 26, 5'9", 170 lbs, wore dirty clothing and carried a bowie knife.
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W. Godfrey
Polaski Street
Godfrey
Berlin
Clarke County bonds referendum set for January election
Registrars begin Monday for Clarke County bond issue to refund existing debt. Bonds total 985000 at four percent interest for thirty years. County officials project a two percent interest saving and urge all voters to cast ballots in favor. Election to be held January 8th.
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Clarke
Ralph Goss Appointed to Government Position
Mr Ralph Goss son of Dr I H Goss of this city has been appointed to a splendid government post. The many friends of Mr Goss in this city congratulate him and urge others to know of the benefits of DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. Alfred Heinze endorses the medicine in this letter.
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Ralph Goss
I. H. Goss
Goss
DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Services at First Methodist Church Draw Large Crowds
Religious services at First Methodist church draw big nightly congregations. Rev Fletcher Walton, a leading pastor from the North Georgia Conference, assists with the work. He preached on The Love of Christ and There was no room in the Inn. Tomorrow’s schedule includes 4 pm and 8 pm sermons and a noon prayer service at the YMCA hall conducted by Rev Geo. E. Stone.
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First Methodist Church
Fletcher Walton
North Georgia
Darya Ba
Walton
Christ
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Geo. E. Stone
Breathing Spell and Scott's Emulsion Promises Relief
The excerpt promises relief for consumptive patients if symptoms do not worsen. Scott's Emulsion is praised for nourishment and strength, claimed to lift exhaustion and sometimes help the disease, with an offer to send a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St. N.Y
Busy Session of Conference in Dallas May 15
Bishop Candler presided with firm rulings at the Dallas conference. A five member commission was authorized to confer with Methodist branches in Japan to unite them under one head. The Presbyterian assembly at Nashville and the Cumberland assembly at Columbia were also noted.
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Dallas
Tex
Candler
Presbyterian Assembly
Nashville
Cumberland Assembly
Columbia
Japan
Watkinsville Sells 5000 Dollar School Bonds Quickly
Watkinsville disposed of its 5000 dollar issue of 41 percent school bonds. The purchaser is Mr Roby Robinson of Atlanta. Plans for the new school building have been decided on and construction will start at once, with a bright outlook for the project.
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Watkinsville
Roby Robinson
Atlanta
Grand Millinery Deets Sale With 40 Percent Discount
A millinery shop advertises an expert milliner and four assistants at work offering clothing shoes and Gent's furnishings at a 40 percent discount. China matting from a base price per roll and up. Money refunded if goods are not as represented or if customers are dissatisfied.
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China
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Spota
Hood
Washington Street
County Court House
Athena
Thos H. Dozier
Mr. RR. Jones
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Lesses
Spencer
Wilson
Winder Division
Statis Rhoes
Chamberlain
Mr. Godfrey
Rev
Royal Baring Powder CO
William St., NE
Bishop Candler
Caaletvoria
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Esterbrook
Camden
Toun St
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Indian Territory
Baird
T.P. A
Atlanta, GA
Uae
A. SY
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Athen
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R. & G. Summer
Oxford
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