Normal training department to be added to public schools
Superintendent G G Bond proposes a free normal training department linked to city schools. The plan, approved by the board, trains teachers at no cost to the city or attendees and requires current staff to complete the prescribed courses. The department will run three sessions weekly and begin next Monday. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a remedy by many users.
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G. G. Bond
Board of Education
Bond
Fine 8 Month Colt Sold to Mr. Thornton in Athens
A beautiful eight month old Thoroughbred colt from Campbell Brown Spring Hill Tenn was ordered out by Prince D Thornton son of W J Thornton. The colt bred by McEwen Myrtle and a sire of a brother to Nancy Hanks and Maud S is entered in the $25 000 futurity at Lexington Kentucky with entry fee paid. Thornton calls it the best horse he has ever handled.
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Prince D. Thornton
W. J. .Thornton
Campbell Brown
Spring Hill
Marcy County
Tenn
Athens
Nancy Hank
McEwen
Myrtle
Lexington
Thornton
Bills Introduced in Georgia General Assembly
In Atlanta the House of Representatives saw several bills introduced. Nunnally proposes a $10,000 epidemic relief fund funded by a special tax, Jones seeks rifle carriage rules with bonds, Battle aims to aid Confederate veterans without welfare, Stapleton calls for higher superior court judge salaries, Hogan pushes school law amendments and teacher institutes, and Mershon plans a state naval militia.
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House of Representatives
Atlanta
Nunnally
DeKalb
Jones
Decatur
Battle of
Battle
Stapleton
Sumpter
Hogan
Lincoln
Mershon
Glynn
Accident on Street Railway Injures Mule Team
An electric car failed to stop and struck a wagon with two mules near Mr. Cohen’s house. The wagon was torn apart. one mule had to be killed and the other badly injured but may recover. The wagon owner was E. T. Brown. Also notes a Sunday school donation of 2.50 from East Athens Methodist, in pennies and nickels, for Brunswick sufferers.
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Brunswick
J. W., Brown
East Athens
Methodist Sunday School
Slattery
St.Louis
Boston
Battle Creek
Mich
Mack Lucas
Everidge
Macon
Homer
Bans County
J. ¥. Willis
Highead
Willis
Paul Spearing
Philadelphia
Bridgeville
Charleston
South Carolina
Secon
Whatex
City Notes and Local Happenings in Athens
Our city reports Drs Whaley and Conway removing a long lodged pistol ball from Robert Reaves thigh performing splen did operation. Bicep Hounds: Mr B O W Rose owns trained blood hounds and plans to profit from tracking. J E Talmadge killed a 515 pound hog sold to G M Booth. A young man risks health from cigarettes. legislature urged to curb sales. Board of Education push for normal training school gains favor. An old Athens negro recalls the town hall ruins. Colonel Carver refuses to work, paddling threatened. Presbyterians near completion of a River Street church born from Charles Lane Sunday School.
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New Chunce
River Street
J. M. Barry
Charles Lane
Middle Bridge Contract Awarded to W. W. King
City council committee and Ordinary Herrington chose W. W. King’s bid as best for the Middle bridge project. The contract will be funded half by the county and half by the city with plans and specifications to follow.
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Middle Bridge
Messrs. Smith
Welch
Vincent
Herrington
W. W. King
Thim
Mad in Madrid fight stirs reports of Moor clashes
Fragmentary dispatches claim a clash in Madrid involving Ross and Moors, with conflicting statements about casualties. The war office notes uncertainty while observers in New York report heightened tension and rumor.
Seven new fever cases report in Bruns wick and other briefs
In a brief from the region, seven new fever cases are reported in Bruns w ick on Sunday. Other items note Douglass county fuss over cotton gin postings, the murder of Chicago mayor Carter Harrison, and various local incidents including robberies, fires, strikes, and court actions across several states.
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Bruswick
Douglass County
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Edward F.unl
New Cases Reported Amid Fever Surge
Fragmentary text notes new cases of fever illness and mentions a death tied to an unspecified cause. Names and places are unreadable, but the report signals a continuing health concern and rising fatalities.
It’s Never Game Cotton Boom Missed in New York Oct 81
The article notes the expected cotton boom after Sherman repeal failed to materialize in New York in October 1881. Market weakness and heavy selling pressure persisted, though some late-session rebound occurred and London’s response remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eisai
London
Motorman Surrenders in Fatal Shooting of Preacher
Lucius, a Metropolitan motorman, turned himself in after fatally shooting a negro preacher following an insult in Mucor. He said a companion was with him, but only one accomplice witnessed the event. Police lieutenant George Holmes is missing under unclear circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mucor
Lucius
Metropolitan Company
Preacher Everett
George Holmes
Say
Oklahoma
Tax on three gallons per bushel urged for whisky distilleries
North Carolina distillers oppose a tax rule requiring three gallons of whisky for every bushel of corn distilled. They claim most distilleries cannot yield that amount. Distillers’ association plans to petition the commissioner to reconsider. illicit distilleries may gain momentum under the policy.
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Orth Carolina
RaEich
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
North Carolina
Distillers’ Association
Paer Be
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Endorsement
Mrs I Surra of Fort Abercrombie North Dakota praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as speedy relief for colic and diarrhea. She notes it is indispensable and suggests mixing with alkali water for taste and to prevent painful diarrhea. Sold by Jolly Crawford & Co.
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Chamberlain
Surra
Fort Abercrombie
N.D
Jolly Craw-Ford & Co
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John C. Pope
Jasper County
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Dan Peter
Terrell County
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New York City
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Kansas
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United States Circuit
Speyer
Impranarouis
John E. McGettigan
Premier Steel Works
Hf. E. Southwell
Camilla
J. M. Keaton
GIN and Machinery
Dolanta, Georgia
I. R
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TETHO
Marewalter Manufacturer
Champion Iron Fence Co
Buyh
Save Age
Schofield’s Iron Works
J. S. Schofield Sons & € C
Ihacon
Schofield
Vginia
Southern
Hancock Inspirator
Cullett
Schofield's Sons & CO
Macon, Georgia
Compost Dail
Athens Foundry & Machine Ws
Athens, GA
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Esa
Tetra Mail
CHEMI
Lima
Hill's
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Ohnson
Praine
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