Dowdy Post Office Burglar Arrested in Jug Tavern Theft
A Black man named Morse is arrested after a burglary at Smith and Carithers in Jug Tavern and a Dowdy post office theft is traced to the same suspect. Officers recover goods from the store and stamps, watches, and tobacco from the satchel. Morse awaits state court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Carithers
Jug Tavern
Green Smith
W. Moree
Arbens
McKie
Ind
Calaboose
Smith and Ariibers
Morse
Urcle Sim’s _— tribunal pethold
Waterworks editorial urges patronage of new system
In a letter from ATHENIAN, the writer attacks the old waterworks and urges citizens to switch to the new system. He claims the new works would boost revenue for the city treasury and reduce costs, accusing the current provider of overpricing and poor service.
City Court Adjourns After Disposing of Several Cases
City court adjourned yesterday morning after disposing of several cases. Allgood ves ab acco tra railroad damages verdict for the defendant under a wing of the court. Ned Telfair colored fined forty dollars and costs or on months in the chain gang. Will Jackson colored convicted of larceny and sent to the chain gang for twelve months. Richmond Rider Nora Jackson and Ad Jackson witnesses sent to jail for twenty four hours for contempt after suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allgood Ves Ab Accotra Railroad
Richmond
Ned Telfair
Will Jackson
Reaves Warehouse Company
Charing
Richmond Rider
Nora Jackson
Ad Jackson
GOES MERRILY ON Waterworks Cutoff Progress
The work of cutting off from the old water supply is moving rapidly as plumbers tap mains citywide. Mr Howell’s firm notes over 150 connections to the new system already and many more expected in the coming weeks. Athens residents view the change with keen interest and are ready to adopt the updated system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Pany
Athens
Marble Slab to Mark Resting Piano Who Sinned
In this city near the courthouse a tragic death occurred in Meigs street. Irene Anderson died alone in misery after a life stained by sin. The county administrator handled affairs and burial took place at Oconee cemetery in Potter’s field with a Psalm. A plain monument is proposed to mark the grave and honor her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs Strest
Mame Howard
Oconee
Potters Field
E. D. Stone
Irene Anderson
Iz. Virginia
A Citizens Ideas On Marketing Cotton Crop
A Athens citizen urged local cotton trade reform arguing Athens buyers should purchase all nearby cotton in the market to aid the city. He called for a cotton commission company to allow farmers to deposit cotton for sale by commission merchants to attract local growers.
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Athens
Cotton
Clarke County Ladies' Garden Club May Exhibit at State Fair
The Clarke county Ladies' Garden Club, famed for its statewide reputation, received an invitation to exhibit at the Augusta State fair. The club has not decided yet whether to participate but could provide a strong representation if it does.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Garden Club
Clarke County
Augusta
Coroners Inquest Finds Natural Death of Mary Thomas
Coroner Pitner summoned a jury after Mary Thomas an elderly Black woman was found dead at Mr Myer Stern’s aid. The jury heard no violence and returned a verdict that she died of natural causes. Thomas had served Mr Stern for 12 years.
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Pitner
Mary Thomas
Myer Stern
Stern
Minister Jarrell Transferred to St. Louis Pastor Moves West
Rev. A. J. Jarrell, former pastor in Savannah and Athens, is transferred to the western conference and ordered to St. Louis. He will leave in a few days, leaving behind many friends and a beloved record among his congregation and other local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Jarrell
Western Conference
St. Louis
Savanestichester Ats Dists
Jarrell
Athens
Starving crowd turned away as yellow fever toll rises in Brunswick
In Brunswick on October 6 hunger spurred a food shortage with two staple items left. At a noon health board meeting officials reported 24 new yellow fever cases and 73 deaths with 8 discharged. Through today 93 under treatment and 15 deaths, total 172 cases, mortality 8.7 percent.
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Brunswick
Board of Health
Georgia notables vie for consul posts and state office
In Washington the Georgia political mix shows two leaders Blackburn and Atkinson missing out on consul roles while pushing hard for Berlin and a Cleveland-backed ticket. Georgia's governor race heats with General Evans leading a crowded field including Blount, Clay, and others as the next state figure.
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Washington
Grover
B. M. Blackburn
W.Y. Atkinson
Atlanta
General Evans
Blount
Evans
Clay
Georgia
Banks County Tax Receiver Attacked by Highwaymen
Banks county tax receiver Logan Perkins was waylaid near his home after returning from Maysville with three bales of cotton. Two robbers jumped from hiding, demanded money, and fought Perkins who resisted, ultimately escaping with a check and about eight dollars.
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Logan Perkins
Banks County
Perkins
Maysville
Peakins
A Cincinnati Miracle of Paralysis Cure Hidden in Ads
Readable segments tell of a Cincinnati man claiming cure from locomotor ataxia using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The letter cites travel medical trials in Pittsburgh Chicago and New York, with doctors declaring the case incurable before improvement and final recovery after thirty months.
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Crrae
Times Star
Charles
Lierateur
Fox Ingen
At Athe Cure
Gai
Oble
Ster
Ezsee
Davia Willems
New -York City
Cincinnati
Astorot
Pasa Ascore
Pitteburg
Chicago
Spdresemam
May Be a Prophet and Political Foresight
A Georgia report notes a printed bond form mentioning Hamilton McWhorter as governor seen by an Oglethorpe justice of the peace. The piece suggests speculation on a future gubernatorial winner and warns of disorder among youths near church streets as women pass.
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Oglethorpe
Justice of the Peace
Hamilton McWhorter
McWhoorter
Oglethorpe Echo
McWhorter
Turbulent Atlantic Dispatches Stir Early News
A chaotic telegraphic survey reports royalty succession in Siam, political speeches in Dublin Georgia, and the illness of Bismarck. Other notes include ambassador confirmations, weddings in Atlanta, a tropical cyclone’s wreckage, a deadly shooting in North Carolina, and updates on shortages in Brunswick with widespread storm damage across the South.
The Governorship Race Amid Turbulent Campaigns
Fragmentary text indicates a gubernatorial contest with mentions of Evans and a leading figure. No clear dates, places, or full names are readable to detail candidates, parties, or results. The fragmentary tone suggests a political battle with ongoing campaigning and party dynamics.
Last Quarterly Meeting for Athens Circuit in 1983
The Athens circuit holds its final quarterly conference of 1983 at Beggs Chapel after the Sabbath preaching. Attendance of all officials is earnestly requested as important business will be transacted. P E H iy Pass, P E.
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Weiedaky
Beggs
Athens
H. Iy Pasxs
P. E
Arrests and Political Turmoil Across Nations
International arrests trigger shifts as editors and anarchists face charges. British officials authorize action to curb rebel threats in Rio de Janeiro and allied fleets are ready to prevent further attacks. In India silver imports strain currency policy while Czech arrests and a Alabama official embezzlement case unfold. Democratic leaders warn New Jersey of looming defeat as repeal bills stall.
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Lonpor
Earl of Roseberry
Foreign Affairs
Rio de Janeiro
Trenton
N.J
New Jersey
Smith
Washington
Senate
Repucan
Boynton Identity Mystery Linked to Rio Harbor Find
The Evening Times reports a mystery man found in Rio de Janeiro harbor may be American Dr. Charles E. Boynton seen with Harry Calef in early childhood travel across the United States. Calef confirmed a conversation with a Times reporter about Boynton and his views, noting Boynton’s admiration for Benjamin R. Tucker.
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N. Y
Evening Times
Rio de Janeiro
Stiponta Seta
Harry Calef
Calef
Times
Boynton
Charles E. Boynton
Benjamin R. Tucker
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Ug Tavern
Dowdy
New Yorks
Affairs Political
William R.athiness
Berry
Cleveland
William Y. Atkinson
Berlin
Quincy
Atkinson
Hill
Blackburn
Charles Bnoble
Oglethorpe Justice of the Peace
Telegraphic
Bauner Reidersy
Hiam
Ae Osay L. Blalock Joesboro
Tom Watson
Dublin
Éethodisent
Prince Bismarck
van Allen
Italy
Missias
Toccoa
Ben Terrel
South Carolina
B. A ‘Ostorn
Isbor Purtor
J.ogan Chitctiton
Miss May
Irwin
Max C. Crist
Flora Fain
George
Eb? Gilleth
Sonee
North Georgia Holipesa Association
J. H. Winkler
Deexter
Ala
Echols County
Knoxville
Tenn
James Welker
Holston River
Jacksonville
Fils
Bryan Talliaferro
New Orleans
Carolina
James
Thomas
Henry Formby
Cusseta
Caugh
Formby
Susie
Herrin
Mobile
Dolphin Island
Condoner
Gindy Covington
Jake Parsons
James Hicks
Naeee County
N. C
Raleigh
Bibeop
H. M. Turner
Leonard Lippman
Als
Central Railroad
Bart Crane
Bartow Coub
Ohio
H. &, Beall
Cuthbert
Simpson
Simp
Emma
J. P. Jones
Prester
Alabam
Mississippi
White Caps
Alabama
Jeff Willis
Macon
Colonel Nisbet
Srabeeits
Tigera
R. W. Baxter
Dalton
Laura Wright
Leaston Bell
Richmond County
Gulf Coast
Kentucky
Morehead
Millard F Fouc
Rowan County
George A. Johnson
Johnson
Georgia Lee
Tillman
South
Carloina
Toronto
Sallie Stringer
Mary Brinkman
Sallie
Augustus Cothen
Thaddeus Sims
McBean
Sims
Bartow County
Simon Foster
Watt
Jeff Irby
Cassville
Irby
W. Y. Carter
Hart County
Louis Davis
Carter
Pans
Thurat
Petite Republique
Iena Pais de
Calais
de Cuyer
le Garde
Lare
Randin
Drncourt
India
Pallas
Bancrsona
Martinez DeCampos
Wit
Sac
Petersevan
Maud
Prince of Wales
Czarowitz
Fredensberg Castle
Praaug
Birmingham
Brmeumauam
R. H. Burger
R. L. Houston
Beecham
York
Turner & Wouns
Zoupnal
Way Boregee
Gecesias Clarke
W. F. Hood
Willam Kittle
Sail Trust
Cane
Ecutor
M. Herrington
Athena Renna
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