Aunt Poss Passes in Athens After Long Service
In Athens Cedar Hill mourner Mrs Martha Lumpkin Compton and her faithful slave Aunt Poss died aged 63. Aunt Poss served since childhood and remained devoted to her mistress through slavery and beyond. Her funeral at Broad Street Colored Baptist Church drew many white and black mourners.
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Caroline Cary Holt
Athens
Cedar Hill
Martha Atlanta Lumpkin Cou
Atlanta
Compton
Wilson Lumpkin
Georgia
Terminus
Mitchell
Lampkin
Marthanville
Mra. Compton
Mra
Aunt Pass
Lumpkin
Africa
Mra, Compton
Darkies
Cary's
Virginia
Aurt Poss
Voss
Mra. Uomptor
Poss
Mra Compton
Rales
Posa
Colored Baptist Church
Broad Street
Oles
David O. Barrow
University of Georgia
Oompoo
Legacy Endows University With Millions Says McCoy Heirs
The University of Georgia faces a legacy from Dr Cass F McCoy once a faculty member. He left 20100 to the university with a railroad stock investment to compound until his youngest grandson turns 21. Treasurer Hall estimates the total will reach six to eight million dollars.
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The
University of Georgia
Cass F. McCoy
Paltimore
McCoy
South
Athens Georgia Cotton Receipts Jump Sharply in 1902 03
Athens, Ga. reports one of the South’s largest inland markets with warehouse overflow. W P Briggs notes 1902 03 stock on hand and receipts through Oct 7 showing a 7,464 bale rise from last year, with total Athens receipts around 70,000 bales projected.
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Athens
W. P. Briggs
Mrs Tyson estate leaves large fortune to Athens kin
Mrs John Tyson died suddenly leaving most of her fortune to her niece Mrs Jack Benedict of Athens and her descendants, who live with Dr and Mrs White in Athens. The estate’s fall value is not yet known. Tyson helped organize Maryland women for the Cotton States Exposition and visited Atlanta. News of her death saddened Athens friends.
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John Tyson
White
Baltimore
Jack Benedict
Athens
Woman's Department
Maryland
Georgia
Tyson
Atlanta
Castoria Advertisement Haunts Bayt Raises Night Market Hype
A fragment from a 19th century page presents Castoria as a soothing remedy for infants and children. The ad copy emphasizes gentle digestion and safe use, urging mothers to choose Castoria for common stomach discomfort and teething distress.
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement urges early use of Paine's Celery Compound to fight rheumatic conditions as autumn worsens air quality. It claims cures for acute and chronic rheumatism, cites Mr G W Webber of Janesville Wisconsin as a testimonial, and touts renewed health after six bottles with improved appetite and vitality.
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Paine
G. W. Webber
Janesville
Wis
Henderson Ammett
Chamberlain
Geo. R. McDonald
Man
Logan County
W.va
Winnie Davis Memorial Hall contract awarded to W J Beeland
The Winnie Davis Memorial Hall at the State Normal School in Athens will be built by W J Beeland of Macon. He expects completion by April 1 and plans to hire local materials and labor where prices are fair. Architect O E Choate will confer with Beeland on site. The project cost is about 22000 dollars.
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W. J. Beeland
Macon
Athena
Steeland
Beeland
Winnie Davis
State Normal School
Athens
O. E. Choate
Seaboard Air Line Expands Fleet and Ties to Athens
Athens readers note Seaboard Air Line plans 800 freight cars and 10 000 tons of rail to boost business, with president John Skelton Williams in Baltimore and Richmond talks cited. Local council and Clarke county officials discuss moving the county courthouse downtown and using the old site for a public school, aiming for a dual city hall and courthouse building with shared access.
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Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard
Associated Seas
John Skelton Williams
Baltimore
Middenpoft
Richmond
Sal Board
Nashville
Williams
Beaboard
Price on Cotton Sparks Market Debate In 1902 Letter
New York Oct 8 1902 a dispatch discusses Theodore H Price ex justice warning Southern cotton holders against market manipulation from Liverpool merchant A J Boston estimate claims twelve million bales while actual exports and shipments show rising demand and limited port stocks. Also notes Elks carnival drunkenness and a man losing false teeth on Athens brick walk.
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New York
A. J. Boston
Liverpool
Baston
U. S. Porta
Theodore H. Price
Mitchells Demand Higher Wages And Shorter Hours
The miners outline five demands: higher piece work wages, shorter day wages, payment for full ton of coal, accurate weighing and recording, and a formal written agreement on wages and employment terms for a period. They offer to submit to an impartial arbitration award and urge using Hood's Sarsaparilla for health.
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Board of Arbitration
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O. Haney
Geneva
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Thad
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H. R Palmer & Sons
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Lave Marcus Vaty
Confederate Menocial Association
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Montgomery
Ala
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Alabama
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Haddon Chambers
New Opera House
William Prescott
John van Buren
Munketeers
Clement Parkbury
Rushville
Ind
Ely Bros
Ely
R. M. Bently
Dell M. Potter
Mgr
Arizona Gold Mining Co
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Clarke County Superior Court
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Heodore
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H.R. Palmer & + Smith & Bro
D. W. McGregor
Athens, GA
Lincoln Co
Express
American Supply CO
Distillers
Memphia
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Pein
Georgia R
Seaboard Air Link
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Loam
Athans
Smith
Panimeer Ansa Jentral OF Georgia Railway
J. Humphrey
Hwmurp
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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