Old Athens Town Hall Remembered Through Its Stirring Scenes
The old Athens town hall built around 1849 played many roles from theater to court house. Notable events include a 1860 Uncle Tom's Cabin incident where a student shot at a Yankee, secession speeches by Cobb and Toombs, and a riot over mayoral nomination. The burning ruins erase a building rich in Georgia history and memory.
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Athens
Republic
Crisp
Old Town Hall
Charley
House of Representatives
Uncle Tom
University of Georgia
Georgia
T. R. R. Cobb
Ben Hill
Howell Cobb
Alex Stephens
Robert Toombs
Benjamin H. Hill
Garnett McMillan
McMillan
Congress
Tomlin
Grand Jury Organized at Clarke Superior Court
Clarke Superior Court opened with Judge N L Hutchins presiding as a Grand Jury was formed led by Foreman Clovis G. Talmadge. Bailiff E W Porter sworn in, court bailiffs named, and two petit juries empanelled as juries No 1 and 2. Very little business occurred but court to begin active work next day.
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Jno
N. Saye
J.C. Wir
W. P. Nichols
D. P. Haselton
C. J. Hadaway
W. B Wihiford
Fraudulent plant extracts target farmers warned by government
In ArHerns Georgia on October 9 1893 Lyon D Sixpex cites a government report by Harry W Wiley proving Black Pepsin and Compound Extract of Salix are frauds. The two ounce box retails for 250 yet costs about 3 cents and the Salix product is ordinary salicylic acid posing food risk. The C S Salix Company is labeled harge faced swindlers and postal mails used to reach farmers.
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ArHerns
Eptron
Deak Sun
United States
Harry W. Wiley
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Annatto
Salix Company
Lyon
D. Sixpex
Fire Incendiary Suspected in Sunday Blaze
The fire Sunday morning is believed to be incendiary. Rev. W. P. Lovejoy discovered the blaze and alerted the fire department, whose quick response saved the block. The rear of the First Methodist church and nearby houses suffered heat damage, aided by the new waterworks system reducing the danger.
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W. P. Lovejoy
First Methodist
Rabid dog reports in Athens prompt fear and inquiries
The Banner reports multiple rabid dog incidents in East Athens and nearby areas. A man named Griffeth was bitten at a camp, a negro boy suffered a severe hand wound, and a white passenger and others sought mad stone treatment. Authorities are urged to enforce the dog ordinance.
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Athens
Bannee
Cpt. Cox
Hamony Grove
Capt. Cox
Griffeth
Cox
East
Two More Fires Struck Athens in One Day
Athens reported two fires yesterday. The first, around 1 AM, destroyed part of a five room Broad street dwelling owned by Capt. J H Rucker and occupied by W D Carrington and family. Loss estimated 800 to 1000 dollars with some insurance. A second fire near 11:30 AM occurred behind Max Joseph's store on Wall street. quick department response prevented major damage. The city noted the value of a capable fire department after recent blazes.
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Athens
Broad Street
J. H. Rucker
Milledge Avenue
Wall Street
Max Joseph
Baptist Revival at High Shoals Grows as Bernard Preaches
Banner reporter notes Rev. H Bernard leads ongoing revival in High Shoals with increasing attendance. Seven baptisms Sunday, five new members Sunday night, and many more expected this week. Bernard plans opening sermon at Woodville then returns to High Shoals to continue meetings. Since August he has baptized over one hundred.
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H. Bernard
High Shoals
Bernard
Woodville
Georgia
High Shhools
Jesup Doctor Steps In For Ill Official In Georgia
Dr Samuel of Jesup, government official at Jesup, is ill but not with yellow fever. Surgeon Murray names Dr Little of Jesup to fill the post temporarily. Spring medicine and Hocas Sarsaparilla are touted as the season’s great remedy.
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Brunswick
Samuels
Jesup
Murray
Little
Eric Medical Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Work on the Tariff Expands Free List and Revenue
Washington October 10 Work on the tariff bill continues to center on raising revenue with protection as a secondary aim. There is talk of enlarging the free list especially for agricultural products, while barley may retain a duty to protect against Canadian competition. Debate over iron and steel schedules remains the hardest issue with uncertain settlement.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Atlantic
Bermuda
Long Island
Wilson
Sidabens of
Diig
Sommp
Fight on Taylor the Negro Stirs Senate Battle
Washington October 10 A rumor says Senator Hill will press to block the confirmation of Charles H J Taylor the colored Kansas man nominated as minister to Bolivia. The same day the First National Bank of Birmingham Alabama resumes after suspending payment August 2 1803 Beechams Pills advertised for stomach relief amid ongoing notices.
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Taylor
Washinaton
Capitol
Senator Hill
Charles H.J. Taylor
Kansas
Bolivia
Washington
First National Bank
Birmingham
Ala
White Cap outrages in Mississippi debunked by officials
Governor Stone cites H M Street and insurance leader Ramsey Wharton to deny gins burned by White Caps in Mississippi. Street says no ginhouses burned or reported as such, Wharton found no confirmed cases after visiting eight or ten counties. Wharton notes gunneries losses this season are lower than in prior periods.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Stone
H. M. Street
House of Representatives
Colonel Street
Ramsey Wharton
Wharton
Crop Conditions and Regional Reports Highlight Harvest
The October cotton condition falls 2.7 points from September to 70.7, with June at 85.6 and declines through July and August. Weather remains favorable for picking in most areas, but sagging regional prospects temper hopes for improvement. Also noted are St. Louis plans to build the world’s largest depot with granite and steel, and scattered local political notices from Caron Georgia.
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Wassington
Statistical Division
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Lee Chee
Ansines SB der Co
St. Louis
Pacific
American
Frona
National A
Welle Fargo
Telegraphic Tips and Crime in Brief From Exeter and Texas
Excerpt reports a coal train wreck at Exeter Station Pennsylvania where Edward F. Corcoran of Lee Haven died instantly, and a stage robbery near Ballinger and Robert Lee in Coke County Texas netted about 3 100. World’s Fair attendance in Damago on October 10 rose to 718 648. An advertisement touts Pain Balm for burns and pains, sold by John C sawroup & C.
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Exeter Station
Edward F. Corcoran
Lee Haven
Texas
Batuitaerr
Tex
Robert Lee
Coke County
Ballinger
Damago
Brunswick fever and other brief notices from Oct 9
Dr Juten in Jesup reports yellow fever as Surgeon Murray probes smallpox rumors aboard a vessel at quarantine. Twenty nine new cases at noon include three whites and 26 colored, with three convalescents discharged and no deaths. Ida Burchard of St Simons Island has yellow fever but not officially reported. Also: Women vote in Parry New York caucus. Mrs Durham dies from kerosene lamp burns. Nashville Safe Deposit and Trust assigns for creditors. Senator Stanford estate valued at 55 million dollars.
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Brunswick
Juten
Jesup
Murray
Ida Burchard
St. Simon's Island
Turpentine and Rosin Prices Mixed Across Markets
Daily market reports show turpentine firm in several cities with rosin steady to higher. Pork and lard prices move in New York and Cincinnati. cotton futures in Liverpool hold steady with varying monthly contracts.
City Mails Schedule Reveals Arrival and Closing Times
Postmaster gives detailed timetable for mail arrivals and closing. Morning arrivals include G C N from East at 6 30 a m and C N from West at 9 40 a m. Evening services list R D and M N from Savannah and Florida, with closing windows into the night.
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Capt. O'Farrell
East
West
Savannah
Fla
C.&n
Augusta
S.C
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Caron
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Henry Bishop
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S Myron Sweet
Roberts Kershaw
J. H. Terry
Nashville
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Frank Shaw
Southern Pacific Company
Senator Stanford
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