Athens Historical Society Meeting Highlights Botanical Garden Paper
The Athens Historical Society met in Prof McPherson's recitation room with about a dozen members. Prof Sylvanus Morris read on the old University botanical garden and its history, followed by a discussion. President Hull presented a paper on General Cobb's death, with Dr E D Newton contributing a related account. A committee for the next program was named, and the next meeting is scheduled for the third Monday night in November.
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McPherson
Sylvanus Morris
Tniversity Botanical Garden
Athens
Morris
A. S. Hull
Thomas R. R. Cobb
Cobb
E. D. Newton
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Historical Society
J. H. T. McPherson
D. L. Earnest
Unknown Negro Accused of Pushing Women on Prince Avenue
A man described as a burly negro pushed two young ladies from the sidewalk on Prince Avenue yesterday morning. Police dogs tracked the trail for nearly a mile but the suspect remains at large. The incident provoked anger among white residents and prompted a search with no success.
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Prince Avenue
Bosche
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Epidemic and disasters flash through multiple cities
Telegraphic dispatches report a severe dysentery outbreak in Japan with rising deaths and looming 100000 cases. Other items note Ottmar Mergenthaler ill in Baltimore,Astor Battery reorganization in Chicago, typhoid fever at Virginia Military Institute, and violent incidents from Virginia to New Orleans and Georgia.
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Japan
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Baltimore
Wurtemberg
Germany
Chicago
Astor Battery
New York
John Jacob Astor
Woman Writes Of Health Gain From Pinkham Remedies
Mrs Wa V Fe Bell of Canton Ohio says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her after months of illness including backache and fainting spells. She praises the remedies and notes improved health and many friends now using them. Mrs A Toe of Philadelphia recounts thinning and weight loss relief after taking the compound and Blood Purifier. She reports gain from 95 to 140 pounds and better appearance.
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A. Toe
Hilton St
Philadelphia
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Gurley Wins Mill Site Subsidy for Paint Rock Milling Company
Gurley citizens raise 1000 dollars to lure the Paint Rock Milling Company flour mill to town. The city council contributes 500 dollars and private supporters supply the rest to purchase former Eagle Pencil Company buildings for the mill. Nearby reports note a Louisville and Nashville fireman’s critical injury, and Wake Forest College challenges Mercer University to a spring debate.
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Indian ‘Territory
Jd ™ Greens
Johnson
Rome
Huntsville
Ala
Gurley
Eagle Pencil Company
Decatur
Frank Glover
Louisville and Nashville
Macon
Wakeforest College
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Mercer University
Carmichael
Mercer Oratorical Association
Resolutions from State Normal School Faculty
The State Normal School faculty met yesterday and passed resolutions praising the Winnie Davis Memorial Hall project and thanking Mrs Rutherford and the Daughters of the Confederacy for the dormitory gift. The note thanks Athens citizens for funding the dormitory and expresses deep gratitude to all helpers benefiting poor girls.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Athens
Winnie Davis
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Richmond
M. Rutherford
Billups Phinizy
W. P. Welch
J. P. Campbell
Susie Gerdine
J.D. Moss
Katie Thomas
Dewey and Brumby Visit Atlanta Plan Escorted by Officials
The Atlanta committee announced Admiral Dewey and Brumby will arrive Tuesday after leaving Washington on a special train. A full program includes a parade and receptions from November 25 to 26 with a military ball at the Kimball and a sword presentation at the exposition grounds. Athenians may close schools to view the visit.
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Woodward
Washington
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Brumby
James G. Woodward
Allen D. Candler
State Line
Capitol
Cue ‘Club
Fulton Club
Kimball
Piedmont Driving Club
Exposition Grounds
Capital City Club
Two Gentlemen Sell Their Stock
Messrs James Galloway and J H Lambert retire from the company after selling their stock in Galloway Lambert Co. The firm remains a stock company and will continue operating under the same name with the charter retained. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised for sale by H R Palmer & Sons.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
James Galloway
J. H. Lambert
Galloway Lambert & Co
John H Lambert
Galloway-Lambert Co
H.R Palmer & Sons
Mr Clements of Seaboard Here To Supervise Traffic
Mr W B Clements traveling passenger agent for the Seaboard Air Line is in Athens to personally oversee passenger traffic between Athens and Atlanta during the fair. The Dewey Flyer will run this morning as the first special train. The train departs at 9 18 and returns the same day, allowing a round trip.
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Seaboard Air Line
Atlante
Seaboard Air Lines
Athens
Gautern
Wacminet
Oeaunts Mab
2Hd
I. Brown
WM. B. Clements
Kimball House
W. B. Clements
Negro boy John Henry Smith freed in murder case
In Clarke superior court the trial of John Henry Smith ended with a not guilty verdict after questions about his age. The state could not prove he knew right from wrong between ten and fourteen. Another man named John Smith was also acquitted of assault with intent to murder.
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Clarke Superior Court
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Brand
Darky
Smith
John Smith
Col. R. M. Higgins
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