Classic City Chat and Clarke County News Snippets
A collage of Athens area notes reports and rumors including a county cotton picker harvesting 431 pounds in a day. political shifts and a Third party stir in Oconee and Clarke counties. fire department horses prove useful. a two story East Athens building project moves ahead. a Jefferson Thursday brawl leaves several bruised. Annie Crawford returns from Europe to visit New York City. a local election jostle involves Democrats and Third party. Wanderer ship descendants and Mister Mahaffey’s speech impact noted. wedding invitations for Birnis Moss and Dr Homett Joplicg bonduract in Virginia. solicitor Russell optimism and a planning suit against Thomas Bailey Feasters. certiorari sanction on Lucy Venable and Dick Winfrey for keeping whiskey for barter or sale. local option dispute looms with dispensary repeal claim.
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East Athens
Jefferson
Seversl
Annie Crawford
Europe
New York City
Athens
Democratic Party
Africa
Mahaffey
Clarke
Bob Miller
Ixconce
Buch
Little Banks County Gazette
Lucy Venable
Dick Winfrey
L. L. Ray
Hutchins
Mr. Ray
Mrs Mary A Hughes Dies in Minnesota Funeral Plans Set
Mrs Mary A Hughes widow of H S Hughes of Ath ens died in Minnesota last Thursday after a period of ill health She was a devout member of the Methodist church The funeral will be at noon Monday at Oconee cemetery with interment to follow Friends are asked to meet the noon Northeastern train for the funeral procession
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Mary A. Hughes
Minnesota
Athens
Mattox
Metheslist Church
Oconee Cemetery
Boiler explosion at Watkinsville gin harms no one
Yesterday at noon a boiler burst at the gin owned by R. K. Reaves near Watkinsville. Workers were at dinner and escaped injury. The gin, run by Aikin, had burned previously last year with a man injured.
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Watkinsville
R. K. Reaves
Aikin
Death of Mr F W Cheney Shocks Athens Community
Citizens were startled by the sudden death of F W Cheney at about midnight after a period of declining health. A longtime agent of the Athens Manufacturing Co, he had recently resigned due to ill health. He leaves a wife and four children. known for charity and humane acts and for his courteous, gentlemanly conduct. He was about 35 years old and a native of Chattooga county, living in Athens for several years.
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Onur
F. W. Cheney
Mr. Cheney
Cheney
Chattooga County
Athens
Correct clause in Kinloch Nelson address sparks debate
The address by Re. Rev. Cleland Kinloch Nelson, Bishop of Georgia, drew comment for a clause proposing to enforce custom rather than synod action. It suggests no marriages in Advent or before Easter and no Sunday burials, as a recognized diocese policy.
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Cleland Kinloch Nelson
D.D
Georgia
Missing timer Billy Holbrooks in Atlanta mystery
Billy Holbrooks a longtime Athens resident and timer, vanished mid September after failing to report to work near the G C N depot in Atlanta. He had intermittent mental strain but was reliable at work, described as hardworking and orderly. His family laments the disappearance and seeks information.
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Billy Holbrooks
Athens
Atlanta
Mussito
Southeastern Mutual Accident Association of Athens Closes
The Southeastern Mutual Accident Association of Athens has gone out of business. Directors concluded losses ran ahead of receipts, ending the company after capable leadership by president D. P. Haselton and secretary T. A. Burke.
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Southeastern Mutual Accident Association of Athens
D. P. Haselton
T. A. Burke
Funeral for Frank W. Cheney Held at First Baptist
Yesterday afternoon at 3 30 funeral services for Mr Frank W Cheney were held at the First Baptist church. A large gathering of friends and relatives attended to pay tribute to his memory. The remains were laid to rest in Oconee cemetery.
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Frank W. Cheney
First Baptist Church
Oconee Cemetery
Cotton Prices Rise Amid Mixed Early Trading
The report notes cotton climbing in New York to 1 16 while Athens spot cotton traded yesterday at eight cents in many cases. It urges farmers to boost home supplies and reduce cotton production to improve the market.
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New York
Athens
Tribute to P W Cuxner a local Athens figure dies at 22
P W Cuxner son of Dr F W Cheney from Dirttown near Rome Ga. He worked as cashier for Broomfield and Sanford then as agent for Athens Manufacturing Co. Health forced resignation last April. He died October 5 1882 in Athens after returning from Clarke ville. He leaves a widow and children with a legacy of duty and family devotion.
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P. W. Cuxner
F.W. Cheney
Dirttown
Rome
Cuesmy
Athens
Broomfield & Sanford
Athens Manufacturing Co
Clarkesville
Barber Street
State Fair Headed by Dr Cary in Macon Exposition
Dr H H Cary Georgia fish commissioner travels to Macon as general solicitor for the Georgia State Fair opening the 25th and running to November 11. Ten county displays plus a new dairy exhibit. Butter and cheese making shown daily. Cary oversees fancy work. One cent a mile rail rate to Macon with crowd arrangements. Premium lists available from Cary LaGrange. Georgia experiment station producing cheese for Griffin merchants at wholesale prices.
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H. H. Cary
State of
Georgia
Cary
Athens
Macon
LaGrange
Griffin
Kansas Bolters Convention in Toreka Breaks Fusion Link
In Topeka on October 7 the anti fusion bolting Democrats meet to disrupt the fusion ticket. The regular Democratic state committee produced correspondences suggesting broader party realignments. Earlier September 15 a smaller meeting failed. bolters are expelled from counties and oppose surrender to the People's party. Insurance note: Memphis area underwriters split with six local companies considering withdrawal amid rising cotton rates. potential outside assistance hints at a broader reorganization.
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Topeka
Kansas
Democratic Organization
People’s Party
Democratic State Committee
Bolters
Mewrets
Tenn
Board of Underwriters
Bers
Excitement in Tennessee over Weaver rally in Pulaski
Reports from Nashville indicate grave fears of a violent clash if General Weaver visits Pulaski on Saturday. Conservative residents urge dissuasion to avoid bloodshed as armed supporters from across the region pledge to protect him. Democratic committees push for a quiet stop to prevent confrontation.
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Weaver
Pulaski
Menrours
Tenn
Nashville
Giles County
State Democratic Committee
State Democratic Committees
Millionaire Means Died In Whisky Cure Establishment
A Chicago financier named Means died in a whisky cure in Chicago. Once a moneyless West Chicago Street Railway worker, he amassed over a million dollars via beer bottling at Waterloo Indiana and a pontoon bridge near the Missouri River, profiting from Nebraska liquor access. Dr Lucas calls death alcoholism, noting oyster and gin intake. Also includes the first comptroller’s annual report on warrants, accounts, and proposed reforms for treasury practices.
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Chicago
Means
Waterloo
Sioux City
Nebraska
Missouri River
Differences Still Existing New Dress October 7
The Warmoth faction did not accept the settlement basis and a meeting of the Warmoth state central committee led to withdrawing electoral tickets in favor of the Leonard faction backed by the national committee. A fatal collision in Cincinnati reported October 7 involved a switch engine with three loaded freight cars. Edwin Booth, the actor, at Laurel House in Laxewoop October 7, suffered a serious fall and is confined to his room.
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Warmoth
Warmoth State Central Committee
Leonard
National Committee
Booth
Laxewoop
N. J
Edwin Booth
Laurel House
Conseis
The Only One Ever Printed Can You Find the Word
Advertisement text fragment asks to find a word hidden in a weekly paper. It hints at a word puzzle or puzzle challenge printed in a publication, with brief, enigmatic wording. The readable portion mentions a paper and week, implying a scavenger or word search style clue.
Murder in Missouri Jealous Lover Kills Woman at Joplin Theater
In Joplin Missouri a jealous lover W D McBride shot at his rival John Manning outside the Joplin Club Theater killing Della Owen instantly. The incident occurred as Miss Annie McKee and Manning left a performance. McBride was seized by police after the shooting. Miss Owen, daughter of David Owen and niece of Dr F D Owen, had been betrothed to James Aston Jr.
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Jortin
Della Owen
Joplin Club Theater
W. D. McBride
John Manning
Annie McKee
McBride
Manning
Miss McKee
Belleville
Joplin
Manning Jr
Miss Owen
Foliceman Stout
Lemos
James Aston
David Owen
F. D. Owen
King Royal Germateur Co Sues Druggist for Damages
A petition in Fulton Superior Court seeks 9000 in damages from Dr Joseph Jacobs of Atlanta for selling an alleged imitation of King Royal Germateur medicine. The suit claims Jacobs sold a product misrepresented as Royal Germateur, purchased from Julius Hollenscin of San Francisco, who counterfeited the trade mark and cartoon. The case sets for answer and injunctive relief.
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King’s Royal Germateur Company
Atlanta
King Royal Germateur Company
Joseph Jacobs
Royal Germateur
Julius Hollens
Paney
Jacobs
Clarre
Dr. C: B
CrotonA News Cholera Progress in Hamburg Havre October 6
The Progress of the Disease in Hamburg and Havre reports new cholera cases and deaths on Tuesday. Hamburg shows 3 new cases and 11 deaths, a shift from Monday. Altoona records 6 new cases and 4 deaths, with 3 new cases and deaths on Monday. Havre notes a new case and 1 death, down from Morea returns.
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Hamburg
Havre
Haweers
Altoona
Meeting Turns Violent Injuring Several at Peo ple's Party Rally
In Veernos Georgia on October six a People's party meeting erupted into violence as a suspect stabbed a man and nearly severed another's head amid chaotic deliberations leaving two others injured all victims were African American. A separate report notes a Big Four railroad freight depot in Frespy Ohio burned with losses around five thousand dollars. A verdict in Camp ICS Illinois shows a 3000 dollar award against Illinois Central Rail Road after a 25000 dollar suit. Nora Standish of Copwa township Michigan suffered a neck dislocation after a buggy accident.
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Big Four Railroad
Mad River
Ohio
Ofhom Wessl
Weekly Banner notes political worthies in district
The Weekly Banner, a Democratic organ for the Highth and Ninth District, comments on local political worth and value, hinting at costs and influence. The fragmentary text references currency and a candidacy, reflecting midwestern newspaper style.
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Highth
Ninth Districte
Fortune Mocked Braton in Richelieu Debut
An aging actor once a super and later a dignified performer faced dire straits. When Bet declined Richelieu at Drury Lane and Robins was summoned, Braton learned the enormous role overnight. He impressed with effort but failed theatrically as illness and exhaustion followed, proving Fortune’s fickle nature.
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Braton
Bet
Drury Lane
Robins
Woman jailed for fatal blow in Springs family row
In Springs Arkansas on October 6 Deputy Sheriff Spears booked Simmons for murder of her husband George Mons after a domestic dispute. It is alleged she struck him on the head with a beer bottle, inflicting injuries that left him to die that night. She contends he was abusing her at the time of the strike.
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Reppixe
Cal
J. W. Smith
Castella
Smith
Dunsmuer
Shasta County
Redding
Yuan
Suan
Mrs. Smith
Her
Springs
Ark
Wii
Simmons
Spears
Georgemons
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Thomas Bailey Feastirs Company
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Om-Respet
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Mar’erer Smith
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Washington Place
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