Death of Athens matron Mrs. Edward R Hodgson Sr
Mrs Hodgson, aged 71, longtime Athens resident and mother of ten sons and a daughter, died peacefully surrounded by family. Funeral at First Methodist church drew a large crowd. preacher praised her liberal charity and Christian life. Burial at Oconee cemetery followed, with pallbearers from the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R Hodgson
Messrs
Asbury H
Edward R. Robert
William H
Joseph M
George T
Thomas A
Frederick, Alban
Guy Hodgson
R D. Mure
Robert
William H. Hodgson
First Methodist
Athens
J. W. Brumby
H.H. Carlton
Meesrs
W.D. Hooper
C. H. Herty
C. W. Lane
H.H. Parks
E. W. Speer
God
T. R. Kendall
Ierael
H. C. White
C. M. Snelling
R. K. Reaves
King
W. P. Welch
M. Herrington
Oconee
In Memoriam for Mrs. Peter Baughn in Athens 1892
Obituary notice from Athens Georgia recalling the death of Mrs. Peter Baughn after a typhoid illness. It praises her character, devotion, and family life, laments her suffering, and offers condolences to her husband, son, and daughter. A concluding promotional line for Hood's Sarsaparilla is included.
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Peter
Jesus
Lazarus
Earth
Celestial City
Harden will case set for trial next Tuesday morning
The Harden heirs seek to overturn the will of Miss Mary Harden which left all property to Evie Jackson of this city. The case originated in Clarke county Ordinary’s court with caveator W C McCall of Quitman, then moved to Superior Court. The caveators allege lack of sound mind and intimidation. The case promises a lively legal contest with Erwin and Cobb representing Miss Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary Harden
Superior Court
Banner
Harden
Mary Harden
Evie Jackson
Clarke County
W. C. McCall
Quitman
Clarke Superior Court Notices and Jury Findings
Clarke Superior Court actions proceed this week under Judge Hutchins with new jurors drawn. Finlay v Russell dismissed due to plaintiff’s death. Steifer v Athens mayor and council awarded plaintiff $117 plus costs. Brown v Georgia Carolina and Northern Railroad underway for personal injuries. trial ongoing as court adjourned. Supreme Court of Oglethorpe postponed until December first Monday due to Judge Hamilton McWhorter illness.
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Clarke
Hutchins
Finlay
Russell
Steifer
Council of Athens
Gamages
Broad Street
Savings Bank
Brown
Georgia Carolina and Northern Road
Messrs. Lumpkin & Burnett
Messrs
Erwin & Cobb
Oglehorrz
Supreme Court of Oglethorpe
Athens gossip and local notes mix in city column
Classic City Chat reports on Joe Peeler opening a butcher shop in East Athens, Miss Moselle Lyndon's illness, McGinty's return to the streets, and local trades. It notes alderman race talks, cholera deaths in Hamburg, mule trade outlook, a rail freight agent appointment, a clash over a mule, and a Texas marriage rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Peeler
East
Athens
Moselle Lyndon
E. Lyndon
M . McGinty
Wm. Doyle
Crawford
In the Clarke County Jail Awaiting Trial
Ten inmates, all colored, await trial in Clarke County Superior Court. The criminal docket opens next week with lively activity expected as cases on murder, horse stealing, forgery, stabbing, larceny, burglary, and liquor violations surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Clarke County
William Johnson
Will Goldsmith
Lee Smith
Sol Dooley
Ophelia Hurt
William Frazier
John Lester
Doc Winfrey
Frank Daniel
Black Will Be Elected Say a Well Posted Man
A Lincoln county Democrat and Augusta Chronicle agent, T B Hollieshead, reports that Watson struggles while Black gains influence in the Tenth district. He predicts Black will win by about three thousand five hundred votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Hollieshead
Lincoln County
Yeaterday
Augusta Chronicle
Watson
Black
Belt Road Nears Completion Reaches Atlanta
General R F Hoke of the Georgia Carolina and Northern railway visits Atlanta and notes the Seaboard Air Line belt road is nearly completed around the city. He expects Georgia Carolina and Northern trains to run into Atlanta soon via the Western and Atlantic tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ggeneral
R. F. Heke
Georgia, Carolina and Northern Road
Superior Court
Bannur
Athens
General Hoke Para
Seaboard Air Line
Aulanta
Atlanta
Western & Atlantic
Athens Bonds Float Smoothly For Water Works Financing
City of Athens expects to float water works bonds with no trouble. Judge A L Mitchell and the council finance committee report strong inquiries and assurances that the bonds are highly desirable. Officials say they will float beautifully and successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Episcopal convention opens eleventh day session in Baltimore
The eleventh day of the triennial Episcopal convention opens with Bishop Coleman of Delaware and Rev. Dr. DeRoset of Mississippi leading religious exercises. The houses move into a business session as debates focus on parliamentary motions and constitutional amendments, with discussions over commissions and reports from committees on the hymnal and the next convention site.
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Baltmore
Bishop Coleman
Delaware
DeRoset
Mississippi
Dr. Huntington
New York
Nash
Uch
Dix
House
Huntingdon
Athens
Oetia
Seaport
Pesevin
Dr. Huntingdon
Saratoga
N. Y
Ee House of Bishops
Coen
Cleveland declines invitation to World’s Columbian Exposition
Chicago letter of Oct 18 states Grover Cleveland Mrs Cleveland and baby will not travel to Chicago to attend the dedication exercises. He explains he cannot attend as a former president and would not appear as campaigning candidate. he cites his wife’s illness and a general aversion to a political tour as the reasons for declining.
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Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Baby Cleveland
New York
Pisco
Ny App N
Port_TownshNap
Wash
W. H. Calkins
Indiana
Walter Q. Gresham
Harrison
George Rainsford
St. George's Episcopal Church
Telegraphers Strike Concessions Reported At Conference
The Telegraphers strike in St Louis nears a settlement as Missouri Pacific talks conclude with a likely concession. A demand for about 90000 per year in wage increases is trimmed to 88000 while a general meeting awaits a final decision. Other items include color school tensions in Oklahoma Territory and local notices on health remedies and crime reports.
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St. Louis
Order of Railway Telegraphers
G. C. Smith
Eral
Missouri Pacific
Smith
Jay
New York
Oxanoma City
Oklahoma Territory
Storm Death Toll Surges Across Colorado Region
Denver reports confirm severe storm damage with multiple deaths and cattle losses. A Rock Island track walker froze near Falcon, 800 sheep perished near Mattison, and a herder nearly froze. An engineer injured aboard a snow plow near the Kansas line. Laborer found dead near Resolsis and miner J W Wolfe frozen near Boulder. More fatalities expected as communications remain down.
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Denver
Rock Island Railroad
Kansas Line
Falcon
Rock Island
Mattison
Leiman
Colorado Springs
Resolsis
Colorado
Charles Beattie
Boulder
Colrado
J. W. Wolfe
That Church Window Again The Excitement In Minnesota Revived
In CanTex Minnesota crowds again buzz about a miracle at a Catholic church. A window showing Mary and the Christ child was removed by Bishop Cotter to Winona, a new window installed, then the images reappeared plainly. The correspondent witnessed the revival and many believers claim cures through prayer beneath the window.
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Minnesota
CanTex
Mary
Cotter
Winona
Dresden Immigrants to Land at Once in Quarantine Case
Acting Secretary Spalding instructed Baltimore to land American citizens aboard the Dresden at once and turn immigrants over to the immigration commissioner. Immigrants aboard the Dresden to be treated as steerage arrivals. Also notes Canada cabinet changes and a West Point fire loss.
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Washington
Spalding
Baltimore
Ind
Dresden
Cape Charles
Commissioner of Immigration
Colored Troops In Line In Cleveland Race Controversy
William H Johnson, colored, leader of the Colored Democratic State league, reports a telegram from the reform convention in session at Indianapolis as Cleveland carried 25,009 majority over Stevenson. Johnson urges a strong stand on tariff reform. Mrs Harrison’s condition unchanged. Salvation Army clash in Michigan injures several. Featherweights fight in Millville ends with Elliott the victor after a disputed foul claim. Kemp’s throat remedy offered free trials at druggists.
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William H. Johnson
New York
Cleveland
Ausany
N. Y
W. H. Johnson
Colored Democratic State League
Indianapolis
James W. Hill
Ind
Cleveanda
Stevenso
Stevenso Son ; Make Your Flenanciatt Roint Pélons
Bill Emphatic
Neie H. Jamnson
Michigan
Wyanporre
Salvation Army
Salvationists
Ngrome Heno
Theloe Panisatricken
New Jersey
Millville
David Elliott
South Jersey
Thomas Kelly
Gloucester City
Camden County
Elliott
Kelly
Mau Im
Athens
The Only One Ever Printed Word Hunt Ad Teaser
An 8 inch display advert appears this week with two words containing a single exception. The rest of the text references Dr Harter Medicine, Crescent, and offers free samples or a book, inviting readers to send in names for a return.
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Dr. King
Poe
John Crawford & Co
Palmer & Kinpebrew
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Beecham
T. M. Lowry
Augusta
Synod of Georgia
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University
Indies
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Taylor
Hood
Clarke Superior Court
Pitcher
Classic
News of
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Beusse
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Servin Yy
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W. A
Georgia
R. L. Moss, Jr
Central Railroad
Moss
Clayton Street
Lester's Loop
Ned Inster
Sam Johnson
Ned
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Texas
VNA
Henry W. Nelson
Maly Umatteers
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Deer Flat
Idaho
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Probst
State Board of Health
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Manitoba
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British Columbia
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A. H. Oe
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Houston
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Gearide
Ee Enloe
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Supreme Gk
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Y & Gang
Ayers
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Hoto
Rolle Order Comporition Oy
Tony D. J. Reilly
Pearl St
Sonsum
Liebig Company
H. Beusse
Thomas and
Clayton Streets
Athens, GA
Southern Homes
Mason & Hamlin
Ludden & B Southern Music House
Navanneh
Digster Oumés
Jos
Prich
Standard
Howe
Exchange
T Housand
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Sundw
Seyder
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