Northeast Georgia Fair Promises Grand Stock and Poultry Show
Directors in Northeast Georgia push toward a triumphant fair with stock and poultry divisions, premium lists ready, exhibitors lined up from the South, and plans for racing, athletics, and a grand women’s department. The event aims to attract thousands with compelling exhibits, music, and entertainment as preparations accelerate.
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Wiabut
Alabama
Athens
Encouragegtul
Georgia
South
A Month Without Rain in Maine and New Brunswick
In August to September 1889 a severe drought gripped Maine and New Brunswick with no rainfall. Crops withered and rivers fell below usable levels as forest fires spread and mills shut down. Rain returned with a damaging gale, followed by reports of an approaching cyclone in the southeast of Cuba.
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Bannon
Maine
New Brunswick
Bangor
Fredericton
Penobscot
St. John Fiver
Havanna
Hartwell court clash shocks Lexington observers
A dispute at Hartwell Court led Judge Samuel Lumpkin to be punched by Ira C. Van Duzer after Lumpkin’s ruling, amid public uproar in Hartwell. Bystanders separated them. no injuries confirmed. Van Duzer, known Hartwell lawyer and former agent in district campaigns, praised by some as courageous.
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Lumpkin
Ira C. van Duzer
Hartwell Court
Lexington
Samuel Lumpkin
Hartwell
Hart Court
van Duzer
Ira van Duzer
Elberton
Georgia
Carnesville
Superior Court
N. L. Hutchins
James A. Mosley
Grand Jury
Cramp
R. K. Reaves
J. B. Estes
W.I. Pike
Foundry Sold and New Officers Elected in Athens
Athens Foundry, a major local manufacturer, has been sold with a controlling interest to Will Fleming, Capt. Jas White, and Tom Bailey. They plan to elect officers today and pledge capital to elevate the foundry's status in the South while asserting no conflict with the existing Athens Foundry. They project growth and urban development for Athens.
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Athens
Will Fleming
Jas, White
Tom Bailey
Th Foundry
Mr. Phinizy
J. A. Hunnicutt
Capt. R. Nickerson
Flet
Tee
James White
Thomas Bailey
Banner
Mr. Fleming
Cotton bagging warning to farmers about bagging quality
The piece warns farmers against using cotton bagging for covering cotton as it proves weak, fails to repack under pressure, and forces replacement with jute bagging. It argues this wastes effort, boosts costs, perpetuates the jute trust, and urges use of strong cotton bagging if quality improves, calling it a pointer for a joyful farming season.
New York Plans Eiffel Tower Rival In 2 Million Dream
Detroit correspondent reports Charles Kellogg of Findlay Ohio says New York financiers back a plan for a 1200 foot tower 200 feet higher than Paris Eiffel Tower costing about 2 million. It would use seamless steel pipe, triple plate glass look, four elevators to mid level then two, top observatory, and a government top story.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles Kellogg
Findlay
Ohio
New York
Paris
KeHogg
Tam
Kellogg
Athens Fair Promises Daring Balloon Feats and Nightly Dance
The Northeast Georgia fair plans a standout program with a daring balloon ascent by a renowned aeronaut, parachute leap, and nightly dancing. Directors seek top bands from Atlanta Augusta and Macon, decorate the ladies hall with floral displays and art, and illuminate with electric lights. A daily prize drill and field parades by Clarke Rifles and University cadets are included as part of a packed schedule.
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Athens
South
Georgia
Wurm
Atlanta
Bearden
Augusta
Band of
Macon
Mr. Robinson
Athens Electric Light Company
Robinson
Terpsichore
Goodloe Yancy
Clarke Rifles
Northeast
Directors pledge unexcelled fair as Moses Mays readies event
The article praises a group of directors for organizing a successful fair effort. It notes they have undertaken a task previously considered doubtful by Northeast Georgia Pair Association and Farmer's Alliance, yet have placed it on a strong path toward notable success.
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Georgia
Ila
Brogtin
Northeast
Farmer's
Atlianee
Arnold Conley fight sparks town talk in Atrana
Special to The Banner reports a confrontation at the Plowboy office in Atrana, with Col. Reuben Arnold his son and brother giving conflicting statements to Sheriff Thomas as Conley recovers from non life threatening wounds. Bonds set at 500 dollars for the Arnold group.
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Arnold
Thomas
Burton Sovith
Arnold Broyles
Frank Arnold
Smithe
Mra
Conley
Reuben ‘Arnold
Death of Col Andrew Young and local notes
Col Andrew Young, aged 75, dies at Clebourne Texas. He served as surgeon in the 2d Georgia Regiment, raised the Young Regiment of cavalry, and was active in Texas politics. Also notes on Georgia Legi slative actions, Lee’s birthday holiday, railroad taxation by counties, pistol bearer badges bill, and horse racing reports from Jackson and Clarke counties.
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Young Regiment of Cavalry
Col. Young
Texas
Atlanta
House
Senate
Johnson
General Judiciary Committee
General Lee
Howell
Fulton
Tuck
Moroe
Joe Thurmond
Jackson County
Mollie
Bill
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