Prohibition Fight Deepens in Clarke County June Vote Looms
The Clarke County fight over prohibition intensifies as June votes approach. Editorials urge calm, fair debate, and orderly campaigning. The piece argues the issue should be decided by residents without political pressure, while praising temperance and lawful restrictions. It covers local opinions on the Savannah offer for a colored university, Morrill bill implications, and temporary Ath ens location. It notes figures like the Columbus Enquirer Sun and the Clarke County press as players in the discourse.
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Clarke County
Iy End County
Georgia
Athens
The
Colored University
Savannah
Clombus Ecquirer
Sun
Beter Ray
Such & College
Columbus Enquirer
Morrill
Congress
State College
White University
Atlanta University
Colored College
Athen
Institute of Athens
Enquirer~ Sun
Save Annuah
Negro College
University
Commission
Enquirer-Sur
Negro University
State University
Bourne
Railroad Rumblings The Georgian Road He Put A New Train On
A brief note highlights a Georgian road project introducing a new train service. It emphasizes local impact and the rail authority responsible for the improvement.
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Georgian Road
Georgia Railroad Introduces New Passenger Train
The Georgia railroad runs a new canary yellow passenger train between Athens and Union Point, with a salmon baggage car, praised by Athens residents for improved service. The Macon Telegraph notes uncertainty over the Macon and Atlantic railroad funding as New York investors push to float bonds or face court action to take the line from receivership.
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Georg
Athens
Union Point
Hutchins
Georgia Railroad
Georgia Railroad Company
Macon’ Telegraph
Macon Construction Company
Macon
Macon and Savannah Construction Company
New York Zomoteey
Macon and Atlantic Railroad
Telegraph
Macon and Atlantic Road
Colleton
New York
Savannah
Mesers
Bacher
Strong
Atlantic
First National Bank of
New York City
Macon and
Mrs Eberhart Funeral Held at Oconee Street Church
A large funeral service was held yesterday morning for Mrs. Eberhart with Rev. Bryan delivering a solemn sermon from Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. The remains were later moved to Oconeepe for final rites as relatives and friends gathered. Music was tender and the audience paid final respects to a mother in Israel.
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Oconee Street
Yesterda
P. Eberhart
Eberhart
V.j
Bryan
Oconeepe
Israel
Reunion by the 1881 Class at Classic Athens
An 1881 Georgia class plans a ten year reunion, noting only twenty four members survive. The group will meet at commence ment to renew ties at the fountain of their youthful affections. Officers include David W. Meadow president H C Tuck historian George R Brown prophet G Camp orator M W Beck poet.
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Ddialion
Brady
Georgia
H. C. Tuck
Hin
Mallee
David W. Meadow
Geo. R. Brown
Ae G. Camp
M. W. Beck
Aaciayinn
Our Ville
Athens
R. Brown
Cinta Neae
Douglasville
Mr. Beck
Mrs E E Wiley Praises Howe Mission At Union Point Lane
Mrs E E Wiley of Emory Virginia spoke to many Union Point ladies on Friday urging Howe Mission and Bargance work. She will speak in Athens today. Miss Kate Sibley hosted visitors and Miss Sibiey’s lawn party at Hawthorne Heights featured games and refreshments. Several Union Point men in trusted positions visited this week.
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Union Point
E. E. Wiley
Emory
Wiley
Howe Mission
Athens
J. B. Langhein
Jack Norman
Will King
Airett Panea Tle
Kate Sibley
Georgia school commission seeks government appropriation
Atlanta reports the Georgia School Commission leaders including Chancellor Boggs and Prof White met to press for government funds. They propose two thirds of the appropriation to the agency with one third to flow to the Black college, contingent on needs and future assurances. The Franklin County board joined in, calling for a hearing and noting choir tickets and seating logistics for an upcoming service.
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Americas Times—Recorder
Larry Gantt
Southern Alliance Farmer
School Book Trust
Georgia
Gantt
Atlanta
Boggs
White
Meldrin
Agricultural, College Commmision
Torday
Whey
Commission
J. 8
Dorich
Franklin
Board of School
Covington and Macon Reorganized
The Covington and Macon undergoes a structural reorganization as reported, detailing changes in leadership and scope of duties within the organization.
Covington and Northern Formed from Covington & Macon
Atlanta reports that Alexander Brown Skipworth Wilmer and others reorganized the Covington & Macon property into the Covington & Northern with a one million dollar charter. New directors include W C Shaw Robert L Harrison Pat Calhoun Alex C King and J J Spalding. Brown elected president. Cecil Gabbett named general manager.
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Macon
Ree Oak Bashan
Covington and Macon
Covington and Northern
Alexander Brown
Georgia
Carolina and Northern
Central
Richmond and
Danville
Pat Calhoun
Alex. King
Jack J. Spalding
Covington & Macon
Atlanta
Skipworth Wilmer
Baltimore
Covington & Macon Railroad
Covington & Northern
Brownh
Wilmer
W.C. Shaw
Baltamore
Robert’ L. Harrison
New York
Alex,c. King
J. J. Spalding
Brown
Col
Cecil Gabbett
Central Georgia
West Point
Horrible Death After Drunken Ride in buggy
DaNviLLe Delaware May 23. A young man living near Oakland died after falling asleep in a buggy while intoxicated on drug store whisky. His companion, also drunk, failed to notice the accident and awoke to find the wheel and buggy dragging him.
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Danville
Dis
Oakland
Buckler
Indicted railroad official faced in padding mails case
J C Newton, president and manager of the Des Moines and Kansas City road, is indicted for conspiring to defraud the government by padding the mails. The May dispatch notes him under investigation and references related deaths and a train wreck in Atlanta.
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Morsis
Federal
Atatactes
J. C. Newton
Newton
Des Moines and
Kansas City Road
Commission Disallows Most Claims in Tennessee Lease Case
The commission finds no jurisdiction to award improvements or trade fixtures and disallows most claims. It awards Georgia taxes due from 1879 onward totaling 90,644.04 to Tennessee, with 425.54 credited and 9,064.05 remaining due to the plaintiff. The ruling shocks lessees and a public surprised by the small award.
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Senate
Harrison
Special Commission
General Assembly
Plantiff
Atlanta
Georgia
Tennessee
Julius Brown
Maj
Stablman
Hammond
Stabiman
The
Jessees
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