Georgia campus memories and railroad lease debate
A nostalgic tribute to the University of Georgia campus and its landmarks the old dormitory oak Toombs oak and library while contrasting their decay with enduring memories The piece shifts to support for a House bill regulating railroad contracts highlighting protections for minority stockholders and the public and praises for political statements in the South.
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Heart of
Georgia
University
South
College
Republic
Bob Toombs
University Library
Thera
Hill
Gibbon
Macaulay
Stephens
Third Georgia Regiment
Si Hawkins
Mail service on G C and N rail line debated
Elberton voices push for quicker mail along the Georgia Carolina and Northern line. Congressman Carlton advocates a mail car but a Postmaster General letter says expenses not warranted yet due to light mail. Editor Harper ridicules delays and urges service for the people.
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Carlton
Harper
The
Elberton Star
N.R R
Elberton
Ting
Clinton
8. C
Department
P. O. Department
Greenwood
John Wanamaken
R. R. Co
Atlanta
Soo Sively
Bargain Groceries and Dress Goods Sale
A local grocer advertises a large weekly sale with sugar price increases, urging cautious buyers to stock up. Offers include Rio coffee, canned sardines, matches, soap, and a wide range of dress fabrics and cashmere items at reduced prices with new stock arriving Friday.
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Pru
Max Joseph
Statement on treatment of Bell and crew by Republicans
A speaker laments how Bell and the crew have been treated and repeats prior remarks critical of the Republican party. The quote expresses strong disapproval and a harsh comparison, reflecting frustration with the party's conduct.
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Bell
Republican Party
Elder, Longtime Oconee County Resident, Dies at Home
Mr W Y Elder of Bishop in Oconee County died yesterday around eleven after a stroke while at his corn crib. A venerable citizen and devout Christian, he leaves a large family including A G Elder of Athens, Press Elder of Bishop, and several grandchildren. Funeral today will be at the family burying ground in Oconee County.
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Bishop
Ocones County
W. Y. Elder
Elder
Oconeé County
Clarke County
Messrs
A. G. Ener
Athens and Press
J. F. Rhodes
R. L. Reaves
H. C. Bishop
Athens
Christian Church
Oconee County
Alliance Lecture to Be Delivered in Athens on the 10th
An alliance meeting is announced in Athens for Saturday the 10th at eleven o'clock. District Lecturer J R Robins will address Clarke County Alliance members at the Court House on Alliance Principles. President Murrell has issued a call to Alliance members to attend.
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Harry Brown
Atlanta
Cael
Athens
Court House
Robins
Murrell
Alliance
Clarke County
Attention AlliaNce
J.R. Robins
Sonerenot
Guv. T. Murrell
Victory for Athens as freight rates drop to align with Augusta
Traffic Manager Haas telegraphed Alderman Hodgson that Richmond and Danville and Western lines have adjusted Athens rates to match Augusta. The new rates go into effect immediately with Class B 37c Class C 30c Class D 26c and Class F 52c. The agreement marks a significant win for Athens merchants and city rights under the contract with the rail line.
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Athens
Council
Richmond and
Danville
Sol, Haas
A. H. Hodgson
Augusta
Odd Fellows of Georgia plan a large orphan home
The Odd Fellows of Georgia announce plans to build a large, comfortable orphan home for deceased members' orphans. A site in Georgia will be chosen by a committee offering the best inducements. The project aims to reflect pride and benefit the chosen city. Clarke and Gleason lodges in the state express support.
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Odd Fellows of
Georgia
Hb Lodge
Georgis
Odd ‘Fellows
Empire State
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Guelph
Germany
America
Bavaria
Mecklenburg - Strelitz
Federation
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Augusta Chronicle
Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe
Crawford Herald
JamMes Wiiltcome Rivey
England
London
John Whatman
Ridley
Liverpool
Kentucky
Ringgold New South
Tuk
McKiNter
Ohio
Gxorcia
Black Casshmeres
Zephyr
Marshall’s
Congress
Sheeves Idiorocco
Athens, GA
MR. W. Y. Elder
Dulvoralsy
M. Strahan
Haas
A.H. Hodgson
Orphans’ Home
Odd
Hedee
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