Florida Reveries From Col Van Deman's Florida Tour
A correspondent recalls Col B. Van Deman and Major Athens connection during a Florida journey. The writer praises Van Deman's emigration zeal, Jacksonville's growth, and the Ponce de Leon and Alcazar hotels as premier winter hosts. The trip weaves notes on transport, hospitality, and Florida’s burgeoning commercial promise.
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Settehiy
Florida
Ey B
Ynl
Vangs
Stan Oliver
Iedge
Counyl
Georgia
van Deman
Jacksonville
Jacksoniais
Alta
East Moria
Athens
Dan ‘Taliaad
D'Clowk
St. Augustine
Col
Alcazar
Alaris
Flagner
de Leon
Fort Marion Fortification in St Augustine Explored by Traveler
A Florida letter describes Fort Marion in St Augustine, its coquina walls, moat, and gates, and recounts siege history from 1702 to 1740. The guide shows rooms, dungeons, and a famed 30 foot well. The author notes Coacoochee and other Seminole era escapes and praises the fort as a rich antiquarian site.
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Senvax
Fort Santa Marta
Fort Marion
United States
Coquina
Kerr Marion
Harhor
George M. Brown
Secon
Spain
Coacoochee and
Oreoa
Coacoochee
Talmus Hadjo
Coacoi Cee
Arkansas
Gome
Brown
Plant
Macon
St. Augustine
Confederacy
America
Moore
Oglethorpe
Anastacia
Mexico
Castile
Red Cross
George the Third
Oreola
St Augustine
Florida
J. H. Huggins
Lula
Olustee
T.L.G
Nine Negro burglars captured in Charlotte arrest
Nine men and three women were captured in Charlotte on Saturday charged with robberies spanning months. The gang led by Bill Alexander robbed over 100 residences and stores, with losses approaching 100000 dollars. One stolen gold badge helped prompt the arrests.
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Charlotte
N.C
Bill Aleander
Wag Alexander
Nan Alexander
Aaron Alexander
John Houston
Monroe Cathy Peter Crawford
Dock Powers
Jim Neal
Downe Jackson
Mary Jackson
Bob Morris
Bill Alexander
The Athens Fair Adds New Attractions for Big Crowd
The Athens Fair announces fresh features and a grand opening on November 12 with Henry W. Grady expected to welcome visitors. Organizers promise a festival of racing, baseball, balloon ascents, and Alliance Day consultations, urging broad public attendance and bustling activity. The piece highlights community unity, vendor activity, and a festive program designed to draw regional crowds.
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Henry W. Graly
Clausie
Athens
Grady
Georgia
Ayer's Pills Backed by Wilkesbarre Woman
Miss M. E. Boyle of Wilkesbarre Pa. declares she uses no other medicine than Ayer's Pills and saves money on doctors bills. The ad touts pills as a universal cure backing their direct action on stomach and bowels to influence the entire body.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Teane Superion Countier Sap Coux T.i
H. W. Bell
W. C. Wills
Jackson County
A. H. Jackson
W.T. Mahcons
Oqvonce County
I. St. Scott
J. H. Rice
Madison County
F. Pope
L. W. Collier
Msucorgs County
N. Lester
W. R. Yerby
Chiuoke County
Farmer’s Alliance Warehouse and Commission Company
Tully
General Commission
Farmers Alliance Warehouse and Commission Company
Athens
Farmer’s Alliance Warehouse 2Nd Commission Company
United States
Farmer’s Alliance “Warehouse and Commission Company
Ayer
M. E. Boyle
Wilkesbarre
J. Arrison
M.D
San Joan
Cal
Sierra Nevada
John W. Brown
M. D
Oceana
W. Va
T. E. Hastings
Baltimore
Express Company Money Orders and Postal Notes Declared
A note indicates money orders issued by All Express Companies New York exchange draft or postal notes. The Latin alphabet line mentions Gay Br ordinary letter and ALPPA ape YW MALIN BUUt AF as unclear fragments.
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Alppa
Malin
Gay
New York
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Goss
Jage“Ove
Augustine and Its Hotels
Bsg
Mabrick
Liverpool
Morsa
C'reedors
H. H. Carrrtoy
Clarke Superior Court
C.D. Vixcuwr
Habersham County
Said
Clar Aaid
Said County
Erwin
G.J
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Bessie Woolen Mills
Sie Gables
Ania
James M. Smith
Hodgson Bros
Athens, GA
Tassee
Louisiana State Lottery
Orlea
Louisiana State Lotter Company
Felsze
Celdaisny
Alwisley
Bank
A.M. Val Pierre Ee Eee
N. i National Bank
Gaal Koh
Union Natual Ben
Grand Monthly
Aeet of Music
New Orleans
Esas Treeer
Anda
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Addreen
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New. Orleans
UR National Banks
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Court House
W. F. Philips
Sarah Yerby
M. D. L. Pittman
Pryerty
Pitman
Levy TmAus
J. A. Matthe
Walter Heeley
Martha Crawford
W. Porter
L. C
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Alter Peor
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Holman & Deadwyler
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