Northeast Georgia Fair backed by Athens merchants
The Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens is assured with strong merchant support and farmer enthusiasm. W. S. Holman, the Association president, pledges active preparation and broad community backing to showcase agriculture, stock, and local industry. The Banner urges immediate action, citing favorable crops, transport plans by Mr. Harris, and potential ties to the Piedmont Exposition to attract exhibits and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Athens
W. 8. Holman
Southland
Banner
E. G. Warris
Street Railroad
Harris
Atlanta
Amendments on State road lease bill fail in Atlanta session
The Georgia house rejected several amendments to the Candler plan governing the state road lease, including prohibitions on leasing to competitors and property exemptions for Chattanooga. The bill, setting lease terms of up to fifty years with minimum payments and bond security, passed the house and goes to the senate, while other measures on capitol sale and road laws moved forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Candler
Mathew
Chattanooga
Gordon
Lewis
Rankin
Tatum
Senate
Julien
Macon and
Birmingham
Jefferson
Boyd
Tramps Auctioned at Moberly Courthouse Sale
Four vagrants were auctioned from the Moberly Missouri courthouse steps. Three were sold to farmers for two dollars per head and seventy five cents for another, while a fourth found no buyer and was returned to jail. The three buyers must have the men serve four months each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Moberly
Ingersoll Ex-Postmaster Dies by Suicide at Browneville
Stephen M. Ingersoll former Browneville Alabama postmaster died after taking laudanum this morning in Browneville. Domestic and financial troubles are suspected as the cause. The death occurred about Browneville, ColmBus, Ga., with reports from Aug. 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theba
ColmBus
Stephen M. Ingersoll
Browneville
Ala
A Member and His Bride in Atlanta Gallery Visit
Hon. J. H. Pittman who represented Toupe county in the last legislature attended the gallery with his bride after marrying in New Jersey recently. He was granted floor privilege during his visit to Atlanta on the way home. A Sad Accident near Hrnam Ga reports Homer Parris dying from a leg wound after an accident with his brother-in-law Thomas Brown, leaving a young wife and ten day old infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. H. Pittman
Toupe
New Jersey
Hrnam
Homer Parris
Thomas Brown
Mr Parris
Gas in Athens Prompts Local Quest for Deep Earth Wealth
Athens citizens discuss a claim by John Bird that a large natural gas deposit lies beneath the city. He cites old wells and a blazing shaft near the college campus as evidence and suggests drilling could yield abundant fuel for Athens, linking gas to new factories and growth. A scientist should investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bird
Athens
John
Incorporate
Emory Anderson
Bright Athens student troubled by love turns to asylum
Arthur Payne a gifted State University at Athens graduate from Catoosa near Ringgold is confined in the Milledgeville Georgia asylum. After returning home to farm he read nightly and suffered a suspected love affair that drove him to lose his mind. He was held under guard in Ringgold for two days and nights before being taken to the asylum Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University At
Athens
Georgia Asylum
Milledgeville
Arthur Payne
Catoosa County
Ringgold
Payne
Fine Stock Prospects in Oconee County Grow
The county sees a boom in stock raising with nine blooded stallions and hundreds of mares, as grasses and colt raising spread among farmers. A local stock expert predicts stock raising becoming a key county industry within two years. In court, Grant Chapman was bound over for adultery and fornication after a trial for assault with intent to rape. Jno D Mell served as solicitor pro tem and George C Thomas defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee County
Oconee
Fire in Russian Town Destroys Half of Dubno
From St Perispere August 27 reports that half of Dubno on the Irwa has been destroyed by fire leaving thousands homeless. The blaze has caused extensive property loss and widespread displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Perispere
Dubno
Irwa
Treasure hunt after Captain Kidd buried treasure in cemetery
In Stratford Connecticut Aug 27 rumors of Captain Kidd's buried wealth surge as gold coins are found near Lordships Farm. Vigilance committees form after nightly cab visits to the Episcopal burying ground and the Johnson vault. Locals fear theft or body snatching while believe treasure has already been moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Conn
Lordships Farm
Capt. Kidd
Johnson
Episcopal Burying Ground
Kid
Virginia Teacher Dismissed Over Kissing Pupils
A young Philadelphia born teacher named Winder taught in Accomack County, Virginia, last winter. He allegedly kissed and chased female pupils, causing anger among students and parents who demanded his departure from the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxaxcock
Winder
Philadelphia
Accomue County
A Strange Bridal Tour Ends in Denver
Charles Fish of San Francisco and Miss Mary Rathburne eloped after a early romance and opposition from her parents. They rode freight trains and passenger rails toward New York, riding to Denver on a Grand Army excursion train, with plans to reach Chicago and then New York next month. The bride is nearly 19 and the groom about 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Charles Fish
San Francisco
Mary Rathburne
Daugher
Sacramento
New York
East
Central Pacific Railroad
Colorado
Rio Grande
Union Pacific
Omaha
Chicago
York
Sharpers Try to Rope Edwards in New York Scam
Coronel Gus Edwards, fresh from winning fifteen thousand dollars in the Louisiana lottery, relates an attempted scam in New York. A smooth stranger, posing as a cousin of Bill Hemphill, tried to lure him with a fake ticket and a money exchange, prompting Edwards to walk away and watch the con.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Coronel
Gus Edwards
New York
Colonel Edwards
Cok Edwards
Hemphill
Bill Hemphill
Omaha
Gas Discovery At Dalton Stirs Town In Dalton
Colonel Henry Samilton, clerk of the United States court, reports excitement in Dalton over a gas discovery. Workers inhaled fumes. two laborers collapsed, one remaining motionless until help arrived. The gas company paused digging and will resume with steel drills to test quantity. A landowner refused six hundred dollars for a fifty dollar plot, saying he intends to keep the land to buy a farm later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Henry Samilton
United States Court
Dalton
Hamilton
Fire With Fatal Results in Rockrorp Illinois
A large Union Furniture Company building in Rockrorp Illinois burned last night. Losses total about 100000 dollars with half insured. Building owner R H Tinker lost 27000 dollars without insurance. Ralph Emerson died after being knocked from a building by a hose. William Ward and Fireman Cavanaugh injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockrorp
Ill
Union Furniture Company
Furniture Company
R. H. Tinker
Ralph Emerson
William Ward
Cavanaugh
Emerson
Georgia Tax Bill Debate Aims at Corporate Land Tax
A fragmented report notes legislative discussion led by Mr West and Mr J Of Lap on a bill to prohibit certain land taxes and regulate corporate land ownership. The discussion references tax authority, agency operations, and proposed repeal of code sections with adjournment of the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. West
Tesiden
Lap
Daten Company
Regulators Whip Mormon Elders in Marion County
A night raid by masked men calling themselves Regulators seized and whipped Mormon Elders and converts in Marion County. The group warned the women that if they returned home they would suffer the same fate. No suspects or identities were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britaincu
Ana
Gel
Marion County
Droselpt
LWO Ingarind
Kraig
Hel
Syj
Move On the Strip Strives to Open Cherokee Strip Colony
A Cherokee Strip colony effort was reported as sixth formed in days aiming to open settlement. Organizers seek rapid expansion, with petitions to Congress in session to open more lands and invite new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicarta
Kan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam
T.A
D. A
Fred
Browneyville, Ala
Captain Kidd
Connecticut
Col. G. W. Edwards
Daltons Gas Broleemene
Galt Trust
Erastus Wiman
North American Salt Company
Dusiix
Kallygowan
Trgisy
RBG
Eigy
Murray
Muray
Arnaxta
Banaiee
T.v Muray
Serviceammence
Maybrick
England
Home Secretary
Maybick
Endy
Annie Ravel
Earl
Poplar Creek
Padly
Orners
Knuckler
al Brodie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!