Field Day at Georgia College Celebrates Peak Proficiency
A large crowd witnessed Georgia University Field Day events marking five years since the tradition began. Winners included Lane and Brown in the 100 yards dash, Foster in the baseball throw, Shackelford in multiple jumps, and Halsey in the hurdles, with prizes from local merchants and strong showings by athletic association leaders. The day ended with a tug of war and a grand sense of campus pride.
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Georgia
Dudley Youngblood
The
Athletic Association
G. H. Yancey
George T. Hodgson
B. F. Hardeman
Gus Nicholson
Harry Brown
Arthur Wrigley
A. O. Halsey
Julien Lane
George Shackelford
Williams
Lane
Brown
Foster
Athos Hardware Company
W. W. Turner
Shackelford
C. Stern & Co
Hale & Conaway
Nalley
Halsey
Maddox
Palmer & Kinnebrew
Wrigley
Helsey
Turner
Thackeray
Jackson Burke Company
Mirick
Messrs
Foster and Youngblood
Mr. Youngblood
Armstrong
O'Farrell & Fackenstein
McDowell & Son
Simen
Talmadge Bros
Hood
Sudden Death Claims Mrs. Martha Eberhart
Mrs Martha Eberhart wife of Richard P Eberhart died in the early hours after a sudden illness at home on Mitchell Street She leaves a husband six children and a large circle of friends Her funeral was held at St Marys Episcopal Church The notice notes prior family deaths and urges readiness per a religious caution.
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Martha Eberhart
Richard P. Eberhart
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Mberhart
Mattie Eberhart
Richards
Teething Relief and Pain Soothing Medicine Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR mentions a teething aid claiming to soothe pain and wind, priced at cents per dose, with unclear branding and provenance.
Splendid Man For Superintendency of Macon & Northern
A state commission, to oversee the Macon and Northern railroad, will choose a superintendent at an early date. A prominent citizen urged Judge W. B. Thomas, formerly with the Blue Ridge and Atlantic road, as the best choice for the post, citing his railroad experience, wide circle of friends, and potential to give the line good satisfaction.
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Macon & Northern
W. B. Thomas
Blue Ridge and Atlantic Road
Judge Thomas
Macon & Northern Road
Bishop Nelson to Preach in Athens on Sunday
Rt Rev Cleland Kinloch Nestor bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgis arrives in Athens Saturday to preach at Emmanuel Church Sunday morning at eleven o'clock and at St Mary's in the afternoon. Several church members will be confirmed by the Bishop. The event draws a large anticipated crowd.
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Cleland Kinloch Nestor
Georgis
Athens
Emmanuel Church
St. Mary’s
Nelson
Mr W S Appling Recovers From Tarantula Sting
Mr W S Appling was stung by a tarantula Saturday night and lay in an unconscious state for most of Sunday. He has shown steady improvement since Monday morning and is now out of danger, though the tarantula remains at large.
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W.s.appling
The Old Grandmother Seeks Cure with Cordial Legend
A fragment presents Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial touted by an old grandmother as a remedy to cure bowel troubles for young and old, claiming it avoids constipation common to other preparations and offers a safe effect.
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Biggers
Athens To Get First Class Organ Factory
A Banner report notes a rumor of a new organ factory in Athens led by Hale & Conaway with fifty thousand dollars in capital mostly from Athens. The site may be Jes ter's Building on Clayton street, focusing on organ production by expat craftsmen, aiming to launch by early fall and create local jobs.
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Athens
Hope Hale
Hale & Conaway
Hale
Promply
Mr. Hile
Jester
Clayton Street
A Million Friends and a Cough Medicine Discovery
A testimonial style notice claims Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds has helped many, with a guarantee refund if not cured. Available at John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinnebrew’s Drugstore. Large bottles 60 cents and one dollar.
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Dr. King
John Crawford & Co
Palmer & Kinnebrew
Dragstor
Board of Equalization Raises Real Estate Values for Tax Payers
The Board of Equalization held a Monday session and raised values on all but three of fifty real estate cases. It corrected undervalued property such as a widow’s home and a house and lot, aiming for tax equity. About seventy-five taxpayers were assessed and must show next Monday why their assessments are just.
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Board of Equalization
Agd
Georgia Third Artillery reunion plan outlined by committee
The entertainment committee of the Third Georgia and Troupe Artillery meets in the council chamber to form sub committees for finance transportation and a grand barbecue for the upcoming reunion. Chancellor Boggs presides and outlines a schedule with plans to work with the veteran reunion committee for a grand event. Acens will open gates and extend hospitality as the reunion nears. A separate ad for Sturrous-Moisture piles treatment promotes Dr. Swayne & Philadelphia remedies at 25 cents.
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Georgia and Troupe Artillery
Hawkins
Charcellor Boggs
Boggs
Chrencellor Hogg
Acens
Eecree
Wen
Dr. Swayne & Philatelphia
Bonds Sold At Par For Athens Water Works Project
The Athens Finance Committee arranged the sale of waterworks bonds at par, totaling 125000 dollars, to Farson Leach Co of New York, with sewer bonds of 15000 dollars sold to Wilson Colaton Co of Baltimore. Work will begin after reports on Knoxville works are filed and council location approved.
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Alderman Hodgson
Smith and
O'Farrell
New York
Boston
Messrs
Farson
Messie
Athens
Rudolph Herring
J. H. Rutker
Knoxville
Committal Trial Dismissal Sparks O Connor Escape
On Tuesday in Butts county Judge W G Fuller heard the committal trial of W O Connor. He faced abandonment of his wife and a bigamy warrant from W A White. After the abandonment case was dismissed, O Connor fled through a window and disappeared, with officers returning to Butts county without him.
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W. &. O'Connor
W. G. Fuller
O'Conner
Butts County
W. A. White
White
O’connor
O'Connor
Geremen
Harmony Grove Items Highlight Local Gossip and Visits
Harmony Grove Ga May 10 reports show Mr aa Carson a young merchant visiting Athens Monday. Capt A T Bennett Democratic Wartime figure in Harrisburg district tours the Grove. Branham of this place visits friends in the Classic City. Miss Anna Little of Franklin County visiting Grove relatives. Democrats of old Jackson claim Third party on the run with brisk local reports. John P Johnson travels to Nicholson on business. Neal Little Franklin County planter in the Grove for morning business.
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Harmony Grove
Aa. Carson
Athens
A. T. Bennett
Wartioree
Harrisburg
Ooe
Jackson
Jackson County
John P. Johnson
Nicholson
Neal Little
Franklin County
P. P. P. Cures Headache and Stomach Troubles
An old advertisement proclaims headaches stomach issues cured by P. P. P. with claims of removed cancers, skin scars, and swelling. It praises the remedy and thanks the product for its great cures.
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P.P.P
Officers Elected for Athens Leather Manufacturing Company
The Brumby shoe factory converted into Athens Leather Manufacturing Company with $20,000 paid capital. George T. Hodgson named President, Capt. John W. Brumby Secretary and Treasurer. Directors: R. K. Reaves, W. P. Welch, Moses Myers, W. J. Morton, Hodgson, Brumby. Factory to expand, city poised for growth.
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Brumby
Athens Leather Manufacturing Company
George T. Hodgson
John W. Brumby
R. K. Reaves
W. P. Welch
Moses Myers
W. J. Morton
Athens
Direct Trade and the Souths Path to Europe Market
A historical piece argues direct trade is inevitable for the southern states. It cites long, measured rail routes from Memphis to New York and Savannah to show how the South could ship grain and meat directly to Europe. It warns Southern business leaders to unite for direct trade to unlock financial power and independence.
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Europe
Memphis
New York
Tenn
Savannas
South
Prvidenos
Uae
Proof of Merit for Allcock s Porous Plasters
Claims the merits of Allcock s Porous Plasters rest on cures and voluntary testimonials from users. Warns against imitations and substitutions, urges to seek Allcock s and avoid solicitations or misrepresentation.
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Allcock
Veteran Georgia Senate Doorkeeper Col. L. J. Alred Dies
Jasper Ga May 10 Colonel L J Alred longtime doorkeeper of the Georgia Senate died at his home in Jasper at 1 Tuesday afternoon heart disease was the cause He was eighty years old and known across the state for forty years in Democratic politics He served in the Senate in the 1860s the House in 75 and 76 and as messenger of the executive dormitory when the capital was at Milledgeville He had held the senate doorkeeper post since 1877 and was regarded as faithful and fearless with hundreds of friends across Georgia His death ends a storied career in state service and public life
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Jasper
L. J Alred
Pickens County
North Gorgia
Veleek
Lem
Alred
Lemuel J. Alred
Senate
Georgia
House
Mesanger
Medgeville
Aird
Theenate
Georgis
Po ‘Erity
May Report on Cotton Yields From Southern States
Washington May 10 The May returns to the department of agriculture report delays in cotton planting due to low temperatures drought in many districts and some excess rain germination arrested starting slowly with replanting in several states. Estimates for Virginia North Carolina Alabama Mississippi Kansas and Texas indicate lower yields than last year. In other items a medicinal advertisement urges Kemp’s Balsam as a remedy for coughs with a trial size offered free and priced 50 cents and 19 cents at druggists.
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Etton
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Severn Souk
Virginie
North
Carolinas
Alabama
Kansas
Murder at Toccoa Pointed To Bank Robbery Night
In Toccoa Georgia on May 10 James A Carter night watchman was killed by a crowbar during a bank break in. Robbers struck the vault door knob and rifled a small amount from a cash drawer while an attempted entrance failed. Coroner summoned as the body lay near the bank, with suspects and a bank corner telephone noted. In Dawson Georgia the Lusbersl Enterprise faces a temporary receiver. minority stockholders seek permanent relief as Judge Gober orders records sent to Mariette for revisement.
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Toccoa
James A. Carter
Mr. Carter
Redman
Hainds
Dawson
L'bersl
Cuthbert
Gober
Geerry
Mariette
Clarke County
Bank of the University
J. H. Matthews
Carrie Matthews
R. P. Matthew
Athens
Eot Bridge
J. Bh. Pittman
Thomas Bailey
Sail
John W. WiEx
Eorgia
N. L. Hutchins
Weatera
Guotonalen Jas
McGowan
Lucian L. Ray
Cia'es
Atbeng
Wort
Ptate TF
Caine Seabee
Lucian
Atlens
April Sthish
Shil’s Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Shilb’s Cure as a sure remedy for coughs and croup, urging readers to act quickly to avoid a supposed disease. It claims over a million bottles sold last year and promotes Shilbia Porus Elaster for back, side, or chest pains, listing local druggists and manager B C Orr.
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Shilti
Ity
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Haselton’& Dozier
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St. Lin
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Macaulay
England
T. W Reed
McQueen & Carter
McCutchen
Chas
Morris
E. I. Smith & Co
Herty
J. J. C . McMahan
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Hull
Black
Harrington
Butler
Slade
Holland
Shackford
C.A. Scudder
D. W. McGregor
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Mary Wilkes
Clarke Superior Court
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N.L Hutchins
JK. Kenney
Clarke Co. Ga
Fe New Road
Fowler's Mil
Joe Sixes
J.wolutcher
Sam Hamiton
Manda McLeroy
Ami
Athens and Jug Tavern
F. & Hollis
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