Murder Charge Brought Over Bradley's Station Death
Police seize two unnamed Black men at Bradley's Station after a body found on the Macon and Northern track below Monticello is declared deceased by train. Conductor Ayer swears out a murder warrant. the suspects John Buffington and George Vaughn deny involvement as authorities prepare to return them to Bradley's.
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Macon & Northern
Noor
Roze
Jones
Bradley’s
Monticello
Ayer
M. & N. Road
John Buffington
George Vaughn
Macon & Northern Road
Bradley’s Station
Athens
Bradleys
Wreck on Macon & Northern Trains Collide Near Gas Works
A Monday collision on the Macon and Northern near the gas works badly damaged both engines. The passenger engine driven by Calloway collided with freight No 45 as it attempted a turn, tearing cowcatchers and boiler fronts and pushing the tender into a cotton car. One fireman suffered minor bruises. trains will run on schedule once repairs are made.
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Macon & Northern
Macon
Calloway
Man Overdoses On Calomel Mistaken For Quinine
Local grocer John Moore suffered severe neuralgia and, seeking quinine, received calomel in capsules. After ingesting 130 grains of calomel he salivated badly but survived. The mistake arose from a pharmacist mispackaging the remedy.
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John Moore
Moore
Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds Dies at East Athens Home
Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds wife of Mr Wat Reynolds died at about one o clock Monday night at her East Athens residence after a long illness. A Methodist and member of Bethel church Madison county she leaves a bereaved husband several children and many friends. Funeral at her residence this morning at 9:00 and interment in the family burying ground in Madison county.
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Elizabeth Reynolds
Wat Reynolds
East Athens
Madison County
Lapz
Lydia Hall
Phillips
Oconee County
Hall
The
Baptist Church
E. D. Stone
Whitehall
Athens Daily Gossip and News Items Recount
A column of local items from Athens notes Elder J J Manley visiting the city, a lost two year old colt, and Georgia Factory rebuilding plans with Capt J R White traveling north for machinery. It also recounts a rat painting prank, a death in Oconee County, a Baptist funeral, and a family quarrel over a third party ticket with Weaver.
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Georgia
J.R. White
A High Compliment for Rev Luther Gwaltney
The Edgefield Chronicle pays a high tribute to Rev. Luther R. Gwaltney of this city. It recalls a Thursday evening sermon when he drew souls close with a tender smile. The congregation sang Zion hymns and the preacher spoke with emotion, calling for Jerusalem to inspire memory and faith.
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Luther R. Gwaltney
Edgefield
S. C
Luther Gwaltney
Zion
Jesus
Jerusalem
Mad Horse Attacks Two Men in Madison County
A mad horse belonging to Loyd Smith of Ila nearly tore two men apart Monday evening. Smith’s son approached to harness the animal, but the horse lunged, ripping his shirt. Smith then attempted to calm the horse, which ripped his coat and shirt and grazed his skin, the incident suggesting possible rabies exposure.
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Madison County
Loyd Smith
Ila
Tueday
Mr. Smith
The Only One Ever Printed Word Hunt Adverts
A fragmented OCR item promises a weekly puzzle or word hunt in the Destinatiee Medicine ad section. It hints that a three inch display contains unique words, with only one word repeated across editions, inviting readers to search and claim lithographs or samples by returning the book.
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Destiatiee Medicine
Kews
Bonds Floated At Par For Athens Water Works
The water works bonds were floated Monday at noon and sold to the Atlanta Trust and Banking Company at par. The thirty year issue bears five percent interest payable semi annually in gold, with one thousand dollars principal paid yearly for twenty nine years and full redemption in thirty years. The finance committee awarded to Atlanta Trust and Banking Company, a strong state institution led by Mayor Hemphill of Atlanta as president and H T Inman as vice president. Construction by Neely will begin after the presidential election, with completion planned for next July.
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Messie
A. H. Hodgson
W. D. O’firrell
E. I. Smith
Atlanta Trust and Banking Company
W. A. Hemphill
Atlanta
H. T. Inman
Alonzo Richardson
Itia
Capital
Neely
Athens
Knowledge from Experience Prompts Remedy Request
Dr Spid ing of Galveston Texas writes for two bottles of Tayer's Cherokee Remedy of SweetGum and Mullein. He notes the medicine is for a friend suffering from consumption and asserts it is a preparation he knows from experience to be good.
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Spiding
Galveston
Texas
Tayer
Orphans Home Discussion by Georgia Odd Fellows Leader
Mr. A C Ward former organizer of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia spoke at Williams Lodge No 15. He outlined progress on the Orphans Home in Atlanta with twenty five acres and fourteen thousand dollars raised and pledged more funding by a rond. Ward remains in the city through Friday as Clarke Glenn Lodges and Oliver Encampment seek full meetings.
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A.C. Ward
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia
Williams Lodge
Ward
City
Clarke
Glenn
Oliver
Indian Summer Carnival Opens in Atlanta Promises Grand Festivities
The Indian Summer Carnival starts November 15 in Atlanta with pageants parades and balls, featuring Sultan Abow Kahn escorted by guards. Railroads offer one cent per mile round trips as the city envisions five days of diverse events from athletics to football and tours.
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Atlanta
Abow Kahn
Pashies
Musselman
Guaranteed Cure for Coughs and Colds Discovery Ad
Guaranteed cure offer for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs, and colds. If not satisfied, return bottle for a refund. Trial bottles free at John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinnebrew.
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Kine
King
John Crawford &Co
Palmer & Kinnebrew
Georgia Ladies Garden Club Fall Exhibit Opens At Y M C A Hall
The Ladies Garden Club opened their fall exhibit at the Y M C A hall with flowers and vegetables displayed by Mrs E K Lumpkin and other locals. Visitors applauded chrysanthemums, beguilas, and pot plants while a baby show and lectures by Prof J B Hunnicutt attracted crowds. Admission is fifteen cents, two tickets for twenty five, and children under twelve pay ten cents.
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Ladies Garden Club
Rugat
Georgia
E. K. Lumpkin
W B Burnett
Julia Carlton
Lowrance
Marion Lumpkin
Lucy Gerdive
Susie Lumpkin
Annie Glan Johnson
Milton Thomas
J B Hunnicutt
McWhorter Re-elected Chief Judge in Georgia Assembly
In Atlanta on November 1 the election of Judges and Solicitors-General proceeded. Chief Justice Bleckley was unanimously re-elected. Judge Hamilton McWhorter won re-election after support from Asher Thomason and others. The contest for Northern circuit Solicitor-General ended with Howard 113, Lewis 93, and the session adjourned until tomorrow. Several other officials were elected without opposition. The ad for SHILOH'S C CATARRH REMEDY followed.
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Atlanta
Bleckley
Asher Thomason
Morgan
Hamilton McWhorter
West
Hancock
Jenkins
McWhorter
Messra
William M Howard
Lexington
R H Lewis
Sparta
Nirthen
Howard
Milton P Reese
H W Hil
Meriwether
Lewis
Clay
Lawin
H G@ Lewis
Ocmulgee
W Herris
Coweta
Thomas & Atkinson
M W Beck
Fint
Oconee County Horses Take Lead at State Fair
Oconee county horses lead at the State Fair with Mesars R E and J C Branch of Bishop winning multiple prizes. They take second prize best mare three years old and over, first prize best stalker, three years old or over, second prize best mare, second prize best single harness horse or mare, and first prize best and finest double team owned by exhibitor.
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Oconee County
Mesars
R. E
J. C. Branch
Bishop
Captiol election date delayed. Senator Reuben Jones dies
Election of judges and solicitors general postponed to tomorrow at 10:30 due to a Senate House misunderstanding. Senator Reuben Jones of the 9th district dies at his Capitol boarding house. the Senate and House adjourn in his memory. Memorial charges against Judge George F. Gober spark calls for investigation.
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Atlanta
Senate
House
General Assembly
Seator Reuben Jones
Capitol
Primus W. Jones
Baker County
Mersra
W. C. Glenn
C. D. Maddox
George F. Gober
Blue Ridge
Pickens County
State Fair in Macon Sees Record Crowds and Exhibits
The State Fair at Macon attracts tens of thousands with surpassing displays. County booths from Richmond Bartow Worth Tolbert Sumter Floyd and Hancock showcase strong stock and diverse departments. Amusements entertain and the four busiest days run November 1 2 3 and 4 with a one cent a mile railroad rate boosting attendance.
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Macon
Richmond
Bartow Worth
Tolbert
Sumter
Floyd
Hancock
Georgia's Fair Shines With Great State Exhibit
Macon Ga Oct 31 Georgia's state fair excels in essentials for a successful agricultural exhibition. Bartow Floyd Talbot Hancock Sumpter Richmond counties showcase rich resources and stock displays. Atlanta remains the south's leading stock market. Auctions of stock and farm produce set for November 2 3 4 as railroads offer one cent rates drawing crowds for four big days.
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Macon
Georgia
Bartow
Floyd
Talbot
Hancock
Sumpter
Richmond
Atlanta
South
Citat
Roumania Wrecked: Lost on First Trip After Quarantine
The steamer Roumania, recently released from quarantine in New York, wrecked in a severe gale at Lisson. All on board are presumed dead. seven bodies, nude, washed ashore. Wreckage and bodies drew crowds as surf claimed more.
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Lisson
Roumania
New York
Cermite
Best Food for Men Reveals Diet Ties to Brain Power
A New York Herald summary reports diverse experts, from Dr. Shrady to Judge Pryor and Rev. Van Dyke, debating how individual appetite and diet affect brain function. They urge no single diet, emphasize rest, regular meals, and tailoring food to personal constitution for mental vigor.
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George F. Shrady
Grant
Roger A. Pryor
Judge Pryor
H. P. Loomis
Sorosis
Henry van Dyke
New York Herald
At's
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