Monumental Battery Artillery role at Sharpsburg recalled
A long Confederate note recalls General Heth and the 2nd South Carolina Light Artillery at Antietam Sharpsburg. Captain Carlton describes the battery’s dawn crossing at Williamsport and holding the line against Union forces, with heavy losses and all guns dismounted before relief by General Kershaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hera
Carlton Thss
Wibameport
Ershaw
B. Stuart
Antietam
Medals Awarded At Institute For Essays
Two young ladies receive medals at the Institute. The Crawford Medal goes to Irene Christy for The Woman of Fiction, beating thirty essays. The Chemistry Medal honors Ruth Sanders for a notable science essay. Further medal announcements are promised later.
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Ies
Rutherford
Cedare Sse
Kemsen Crawford
Ruth Sanders
Crawford
Irene Christy
Ash Deadwyler Wedding in Maysville
Last night at Capt Deadwyler’s residence in Maysville a wedding united W C Ash of Athens and Capt Deadwyler’s daughter Mim Eals. Rev H H Parks officiated amid warm congratulations from guests including R K Reaves C Hayes W T Brysz and S King of Athens a leading merchant and a cultured wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Deadwyler
Maysville
W.C. Ash
Athens
C. Hayes
W. T. Brysz
Tnd
Rasa Pit
Georgia
Freight forwarder accused of overcharging cargo
A Drayman Step Echole affiliated with G. N. rail line and Degro Drayman faced a charge after misreporting freight figures to receive excess payments. He allegedly altered amounts on deliveries and was pursued by Verderan & Co with an arrest warrant issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayman
Om Verderan & Co
Prof Jesse Coates Hurt In Bicycle Accident Near Phinizy
Prof Jesse Coates of the University of Georgia was badly bruised and snowed in as his high wheeler bicycle hit a gully near the Phinizy place. He suffered two arm fractures and facial cuts but is not in serious condition and will recover with time.
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Phinizy Place
Jesse Coates
University of Georgia
Coates
S.C. Benedict
Prof. Coates
The Pistol’s Work: Brunswick Banks Fail
The First National Bank and the Oglethorpe National Bank in Brunswick are placed in the hands of an examiner after a bank run. President Max Ullman of the Oglethorpe shoots himself in the director’s room amid the crisis as reports show minimal cash on hand and mounting losses.
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Brunswick
First National Bank
Oglethorpe National Bank
Examiner
Max Ullman
Oglethorpe
St Aurer
First National
The
Death of Prominent Dr. William Newton in Mayavittz
Mayavittz Georgia mourns Dr. William Newton a former Athens citizen and Presbyterian Church member. He died at his home last night and his funeral will be held at the depot with pallbearers named including Dr Jas Camak and Judge Howell Cobb. Interment follows at Oconee Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayavittz
Sna Everyoe
William Newton
Newton
Athens
Elizar Newton
Presbyterian Church
Oconee
Jas. Camak
R. L. Mose
H. A. Lawrance
Howell Cobb
F. W. Lucas
J.C. Orr
J. M. Hodgson
J. RB. Moore
Erb Hodgson
W.A
Prompt payment praised by insured for Smith policy
A letter from Mrs. Lora Surre of Athens Ga expresses gratitude to S Sreus Atlantic Southern Manager of National Life Association Hartford Conn for promptly paying a $1000 claim on Rev K O Smith who died May 3 with proof received May 1 and payment made May 1 1893. The notice adds booster notes on the Life Association and postmaster change in Athens.
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Avensta
S. Sreus
Atlants
National Life Association
Hartford
Conn
K.o.smith
Lora
Wastep
Osce
National Life Association of
Coan
Clarke
Elbert, Hail
Jackson
Gwirnett
Madison
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Walton
J. J. McNatty, & Co
Athens
Mrs Hale and son Escape Serious Injury In Buggy Accident
Mrs E H Hale and her nine year old son were thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse ran down River street. Both suffered bruises and cuts, with the boy hurt on the left side though not seriously. Dr W A Carlton treated them after the fall.
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E. H. Hale
Ever
Anen
W. A. Carlton
Dr. Carlton
River Street
Mercer President Seen As Draw For Southern Students
The Memphis Appeal-Avalanche notes an effort by Mississippi schoolmasters to win cooperation from West Texas and Alabama to attract Georgia born Prof John J Dupree, head of the Mississippi Polytechnic School at Jackson, as president of Mercer University in Macon. Dupree, a Georgian Baptist and former Bedford Forrest follower, is praised as a versatile scholar and effective administrator.
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Memphis
Mississippi
West Teasersee
Texas
Alabama
John J Dupree
Polytechnic School of Mississippi
Jackson
Mercer University
Macon
South
Old College
Western
Gulf States
Bedford Forrest
Mad Dog Attacks Two in Georgia Town
In Tignall Wilkes County near Washington on a Sunday night a furious mad dog attacked Will Wright and Miss Lucy Kendrick as they walked to church. The dog bit Miss Kendrick on the hip and tore clothing. Wright fought the animal and injured himself. They left for Columbia County to seek treatment from mad stone. The dog was killed.
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Waseincros
Tignall
Washington
Will Wright
Lucy Kendrick
Church St Independence
Mr. Wright
Miss Kenrick
Pitten
Columbis County
Mrs. Gibson
Women of the World Reports Largest Women’s Congress
Busy day at the Worlds Pair Buildings dedicated exhibits arrive and the ever present music. At Chicago May 18 Jackson Park housed the world’s largest assemblage of women with twelve thousand as guests under one roof in congress. Five department congresses met and foreign representatives spoke as well as leaders from Christian and temperance groups. Julia Marlowe and Miss Cayvan appeared in performances praising actresses’ role in reforming the stage. Norwegian building dedicatory exercises filled all seats and standing room. Governor Nelson of Minnesota attended.
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Kindergarten Union
Woman’s National Indian Association
National Association of Loyal Women of American Liberty
Ecce
Spain
France
Peru
Russia
Nigat
Julia Marlow
Cayvan
Festival Hall
Nelson
Minnesota
Coeur d'Alene
Ross
Idaho
J. M. Porter
Brewing Again Union
Cour d'Alene
Buck to resign as U S marshal amid party charges
Renfroe likely to succeed Buck as United States marshal for the northern district of Georgia. Buck sent his resignation for June 30, citing no personal charges and desire to retire if Democrats prevail. A new candidate, Reuben Mobley of Hamilton, Harris County, emerges as a successor option.
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Wasuiscros
A. E. Buck
Georgia
Buck
Moses
Hoke Smith
Cabiness
Journal
Renfroe
Reuben Mobley
Hamilton
Harris County
Judge Lawson Urges Consular Posts for Boggs and George
In Vasumeros D C on March 19 Judge Lawson pressed for appointment of A A Boggs of Athens as German consul or secretary of a legation and also urged Emerson George formerly of Madison for a good consulate position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasumeros
D. C
Lawson
Quincy
A. A. Boggs
Athens
Boggs
State University
Emerson George
Madison
Saloon Stranger Paid for Whisky with a Dollar Bill
In Camps Florida a deranged man visited R Maggs saloon on Central avenue begging for a drink and money. He chose between whisky and a $5 bill and spent an hour in a locked room with the whisky, finally drinking it and leaving the money. Sam Neal of Broomtown Valley reports a farmer harvested 145 bushels of potatoes valued at $100 per bushel after quick cultivation and intends five more acres this year.
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R. Magg
Central Avenue
Camps
Florida
Mr. Mugge
Maggé
Sam Neal
Broomtown Valley
Chittooge News
Southern Church Presbyterians Hold Gen eral Meeting in Macon
The Southern Church Presbyterians announce a general meeting to be held in Macon Georgia with regional church leaders expected to attend. The event aims to discuss church governance and doctrinal matters for the denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon, Ga
Presbyterian Assembly Reports Highlight Mission Work and Education
Macon May 19 Presbyterians hear reports from foreign mission education of ministry and home mission work. Rev Drs Craig Richardson Hazen and others present details while layman presiding officer praised as first lay leader. Reconsideration on World's Fair Sunday vote is rejected.
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Macon
Presbyterian General Assembly
Foreign Mission Committee
Richardson
Phillips
Colored Evangelation Committee
Dr. Hazen
Craig
Home Mission Committee
Atlanta
Steele
Seamen's Bethel
New Orleans
Ley
Southern Assembly
Washington
Dr. Smith
McCauley
Dayton
Harsha
Nebraska
Smith
Baltimore
Duncan
Church
Ad Ord
Fragmentary Texas Siftings Scene Text
Reading from an 1880s newspaper fragment, a rough arrest scene is described with a speaker shouting at a young man and an officer seizing a bar and shaking him. the vivid, if crude, prose hints at a public altercation reported in the issue.
Daily Market Reports Turpentine and Cotton Summary
Turpentine steady with white dip and virgin grades firm. May options and contract terms noted. Pork price firm at 0.73, rice and slabs eased in trade. New York cotton futures quiet and steady with May delivery around 10,700 bales marked.
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Witumrecros
New York
New Your
Eales
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