Robbery near Toccoa farmers held up by bandits
Three Habersham County farmers Wm Garth Wm Lee and J R Whitman were halted five miles from Toccoa Ga by two armed men. A robber with a double barrel gun and a second with a pistol robbed them of money and valuables then released them. Local authorities tracked two suspects Blanchard and a companion to Lula and Toccoa. both denied involvement.
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Tozcca
Citigtt
Y Habersham County
Wm.garth
Wm. Lee
J. R. Whitman
Toccoa
Accoa
Sud~ely
Mir
Wyniderya Meppney
Alexander
Ang
Blake
Lula
Messrs
Lee
Smith
Itman
Will Blanchard
Nesville
College Notes Faces and Debates at the University
Meng Done on campus highlights Phi Kappa Society members and a potential epic event. Senior class shows solid progress in exams while debates and glee club activities spark campus interest as plans emerge for a rare valuable book and revived student spirit.
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Phi Kappa Society
Peters
Alexander “H. Ns
Sethe
Jrork
M.C. Avis
Pandora
Bottest Manfin College
Glee Club
Farmers Alliance Faces Criticism Over Fair Arrangements
A local notice defends the OUR LATE FAIR management against accusations of improper marriage offers and alliance influence. Directors allegedly extended invitations beyond plan, accepting couples from Banks and Oglethorpe while denying favoritism, and promise issues are addressed as the fair’s exhibitors report satisfaction.
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Alliance
Banks County
Pho Npon
Oglethope
Pruitt
Thompson
Herald
Jackson
Spp
H W Grady An Agile Force At The Atlanta Constitution
H W Grady editor of the Atlanta Constitution is a 39 year old vivid personality with black hair and eyes. He disrupts the editorial room with jokes then retreats to draft weeks work in an hour and quotes with sparkling insight. Grady is intensely social partisan and an optimist who loves development and mocks croakers.
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H. W. Grady
The
Atlanta Constitution
Wallace Reed
Joel
Chandler Harris
Steacher
Jim
Virginia
Mr. Dana
Grady
Hardl
G Y
Nal Aquaintance
Meen
Measles Epidemic, Auction, and Local Notables in Harmony Grove
Squire Martin Luther McDonald, a Banks county planter, was in town yesterday. R B Burgess auction sale underway with a good crowd. Sheriff Tom McElhannon and Clerk W I Bennett of Jefferson are in the Grove. Measles epidemic prevalent. doctors busy. S C Potts, Alliance man of Apple Valley, reports ten full ears from a single corn stalk this year.
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Harmony Grove
Martin Luther McDonald
Banks County
R. B. Burgess
Tom McElhannon
W. I. Bennett
Jefferson
S.C. Potts
Apple Valley, Ga
Talking About It and the Fair’s Lasting Effect
A Basner reporter spoke with numerous men on a street yesterday finding only about four fifths discussing the fair and its good results. The piece suggests the fair’s impact is deep and lasting on people, while an advertisement claims Carter's Iron Pile strengthens blood nerves and complexion for women who feel weak.
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Basner
Carter
Athens Publishing Co Elects President and Plans Daily
The Athens Publishing Company elected Geo D Thomas as president and increased capital stock to 20000. The group announced a December 1 launch for a new daily, with L Gantt named editor in chief and D Flanigen as business manager. The paper will be titled Athens Banner and stock drives will continue.
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Athens
Geo
T. Thomas
Athens Publishing Company
Geo. D. Thomas
Messrs
Geo. ‘I. Murrell
M Myers
W. D.O' Farrell
E. R. Hodson
GG. Talmadge
Geo. D.thomas
Messrs. Thomas
Talmadge
O'Farrell
Tur Atreens
Strange unknown beast terrorizes Madison county farms
Reports describe a three to four foot creature with a gray bushy tail seen in Madison county causing havoc to chickens and dogs. Locals claim it barks and darts away, with farmers forming a search party while frightened residents fear its appearance and debate if it is a wolf, lion, wild cat, or polar bear hybrid.
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T. J. Poss
Madison County
Cain
Singled Out Marriage Saga From Banks County
An elderly Banks county man recalls a remarkable tale of a Scotish Presbyterian couple near Homer who separated over a child’s stance, lived apart for twelve years without speaking, and then were reconciled and remarried by church brethren, resuming life together to old age.
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Banks County
Homer
Hey
Survey progress on the G G and N railroad line
Maj Morrison and engineers advance toward the Middle Oconee river and will soon issue bids for grading between the Savannah River and Atlanta. A second corps works between Jug Tavern and Lawrenceville. The Jug Tavern Athens segment line has a minor change. G N G bonds rise in Baltimore with buyers seeking 1023 and 1034 to 1. Bonds fund the road project.
Insane Mother in Michigan Fatal Poisoning of Daughter
In Mosnerviux Michigan on November 20 Mrs. Nathaniel Strang shot and poisoned by Paris green. After a nurse saved the mother and daughter Maud Strang aged eighteen died within hours. Maud claimed her mother forced her to take the poison. Both were active Methodist church members.
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Mosnerviux
Mich
Voters split over municipal nominations amid racial tensions
In Athens the long practiced vote selling by blacks is challenged as whites nominate candidates. Leading black figures push for registration to sway the election, but many refuse to pay taxes this year leaving blacks in a shrinking minority. Andy Prather notes widespread voting-house purchases by candidates. An office holder says his post cost more than its payoff.
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Athens
Andy Prather
Athens Hopeful as G C N Comes to Town
A Banner reporter met Capt. C. G. Talmadge during a news-gathering tour and asked about Athens prospects. He predicts rapid growth once the G C N arrives, lights, a new hotel, and a great newspaper arrive, claiming Athens could be among the South’s brightest cities within two years. The piece also touts Salvation Oil and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup with brief product notes.
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C. G. Talmadge
Athens
Capt. Talmadge
Self Defense Claimed in Oconee County Tragedy
In Oconee County two men, John Owens and Low Robinson, quarreled on Steve Branch’s plantation near Farmington. Robinson stabbed Owens after Owens struck him, and Owens died from his wounds while Robinson recovered. Witnesses say the fight was a clear case of self defense.
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Oconee
John Owens
Low Robinson
Steve Branch
Farmington
Edead
Owens
Lon Robinson
Robinson
Mr. Branch
Dunlap Verdict Sparks Athens Outrage Over Railroad
In Athens the verdict for engineer Dunlap of seven thousand dollars is blamed on the N E railroad. Police officer Culp testifies he was drunk when the crash occurred and witnesses note he drank all day. The accident is seen as caused by Dunlaps carelessness and a railroad reward for drinking.
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Athens
N. E
Dunlap
Culp
The Colored Fair Faces Closure This Year
Attendance is very small and attractions few at the colored fair. Side shows linger but fail to cover wear and tear. Proprietors are despondent and seek better fields. A darkey operator sold Saratoga horses and charged fifty cents per day but is overwhelmed and asked for funds to leave.
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Darkey
Telegraphic Sparks Summary of Political Turmoil and Crimes
Riddleberger vows enmity with Mahone and resigns from the Democratic fold while drinking ends. Mrs. Parnell rejects relief funds. Davis improves but age dims prospects. Virginia Democratic majority reported above 44,000. Jackson leads Sluggar Sullivan by 15,000. Four frozen Dakota men found buried by Indians. Cheese factories unite. Portuguese revolution reports overblown. London reports Cuba revolution rumor. Chicago family vanishes. their bloodstained house found upon waking.
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Riddleberger
Mahone
Portugal
London
Cuba
Chicago
Athens Fair echoes from neighboring paper
The Athens Fair drew 20 000 visitors on Alliance day, the largest crowd yet in Athens. Railroads ran at capacity as trade flourished, with a local observer noting many pretty girls. The opening parade stretched a mile and drew praise. Athens is praised as a growing Georgia city. Also mentions urging use of Carter's Little Liver Pills for biliousness and a note on funding for W G Sutherland’s foundry relocation in Americus.
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Athens
Georgia
Crawfordville
Carter
Americus
W. G. Sutherland
Michigan
Covington and Macon Race for Control of Key Line
The Covington and Macon railroad is the prize in a bid war among Richmond and Danville, Georgia Carolina and Northern, and Alexander Brown interests. A six percent dividend guarantee for control is reported from Baltimore interests, with Macon–Palatka access via Portsmouth. Captain W J Raoul may be offered general manager of the Georgia and Northern extension into Georgia.
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Atlanta Constitution
Covington and Macon
Richmond
Danville
Georgia, Carolina and Northern
Middle Georgia
Portsmouth
Palatka
Florida
C. Machen
Richmond and Danville
Ovington & Macon
Machen
New York
Alexander Brown &Co
Richmond & Danville
Macon
Covington
Fla
Seaboard
Roanoke
Raleigh and Gaston
Raleigh
Augusta
South Carolina
tre-Coyvington
Covi Pe Con
Carolina
Northern
Georgia
W. J. Raoul
Estimable Lady Mrs James Pittard Dies After Illness
Mrs James Pittard, well known and highly esteemed in the city, has died after a period of illness. Her funeral is to be preached this afternoon at 2:30 at the residence of Mrs Thomas Lester.
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James Pittard
Thos
Lester
Fatal Fall From Oconee River Trestle Claims Woman
In Athens the community buzzed after a North Eastern train report, as coroner and jury investigated the death of Ann Toplin a colored woman. The inquest concluded she died from a fall from the trestle over the Oconee River.
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Athens
Oconee
Ann Toplin
Feac
Ann Topin
B. H. Nosrx
Ground improvements funded by fair directors
Donation of the Fair Grounds to the late fair is noted. Directors repaid the aid by spending over three hundred dollars on grounds improvements, new stalls, and repairs for the fair. Additional claims mention Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil with prices and claimed cures, plus fashion notices from Michael Bros. about shoes.
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Salvation Oil
Dr. Bull
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College Notes
Constitution Folks
the Tregan
Big Atlanta ‘Daily
Harmony Grove Notes
Athens Publishing CO
Geo D. Thomigs
C A Buckingham
CA Buckingham
United States Express Company
Louisiana State Lottery
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Baltimore
Jull
Saratoga
Henrietta’s
Michael Bros
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