Disputes Over Athens Dispensary Split in Baptist Circles
An Athens Sarepta Association committee met at First Baptist to examine the churchs stance on the dispensary. Speakers including Dr H W Williams and Col Mell defended the dispensary and urged temperance, while opponents urged biblical prohibition. The meeting left unresolved tensions between the church and association.
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Sarepta Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Sarepta Association
M. C. Johnson
Athens Dispensary
Dr. Young
H. W. Williams
Elberton Baptist Church
Athens
Dr. Williams
Williams
First
First Church
Col. Mell
Johnson
Baptist Church
Dispensary
Col Mell
J. F. Cheney
Athens Church
Athens‘ c
Messrs
Hulme
Hardeman
George
Notice of Election in Clarke County Georgia
Notice calls an election to fill the Clarke County representation vacancy in the Georgia House of Representatives. The writ directs the election for Wednesday September 20, 1699, issued by Y S M Herrington on August 12. Also contains an advertisement for Tichenor's Antiseptic with claims of cleanliness and quick cures.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Alex
Erwin, Jr
Clarke
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Ys.m. Herrington
Jefferson, Ga
Registrars at work revising registration lists today
County registrars revise the registration lists for the com merary with 1020 names total 726 in the city and 303 in the country districts. The legislature race between Maj Carlton and Capt Burnett progresses smoothly with both confident. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as the best medicine money can buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Brown
T.J. Shackelford
L. J. Henrick
Maj Carlton
Capt
Burnett
Wonderful Cure of Diarrhea Believed Found in Remedy
A Virginia editor recounts near ruin by chronic diarrhea, credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with his full recovery after a few doses. He endorses the product and notes it is sold by H R Palmer & Sons, druggists.
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Virginia
Chamberlain
O. R. Moore
the Times
Hillsville, Va
H.R. Palmer & Sons, Droggists
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Draggists
Artist Bentheim Reveals Dreyfus Details in Athens Interview
Former 202nd New York Regiment member Charles E. Bentheim, an artist who lived in Athens, speaks as a witness in the Dreyfus case from Atlanta. His interview outlines facts supporting Dreyfus innocence, with U.S. government expected to consider his testimony. Also includes medical ads for Prickly Ash Bitters and Chamberlain’s remedies.
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Charles E. Bentheim
202Nd
New York Regiment
Athens
Dreyfus
Bentheim
Atlanta
United States
Peruche Beldene Company to Open Week at Athens Opera House
The Peruche Beldene Company, praised as first class, opens a week long engagement at the new Athens opera house on Monday. The Atlanta Journal reports a full Columbia Theater audience, strong acts by Denicke Holt and the Carlton sisters, and an overall cleverly rehearsed performance with popular songs and lively dancing.
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Peruche Beldene
Wilcome
Athens
New Opera House
Atlanta Journal
Peraché Beldené
Columbia
Taylor Lewis
Denicke
Holt
New Clarke County Ginnery Promises Fast Ginning Service
Clarke County Ginnery opens near the Oconee street approach with Palmer avenue access. Capt Rucker promises prompt efficient ginning and packing with modern machinery for square bales at fifty cents per bale and Lowry round bale packing at bale covering cost. Prickly Ash Bitters also sold locally.
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Clarke County
Ome
Oconee Street
H. BR. Palmer
Palmer Avenue
Lowry
Lowry Company
Racker
Capt. Rucker
Lieutenant Boston Sees Quick Recruiting Success in Pennsylvania
Lieutenant Boston reports strong early results in enlisting for the 41st Volunteer Infantry at Camp Meade Pa. In Athens two recruits, Cicero C Andrews and Henry P Dearing, pass medicals while Clarke Maddox of Farmington completes the required test. Boston aims for twenty or more men and has set up an office in the Talmadge building on College Avenue.
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Boston
41St Volunteer Infantry
Camp Meade
Talmadge Building
College Avenue
Commercial Club
Holley
War Department
Athens
Cicero C. Andrews
Henry P. Dearing
Clarke Maddox
Farmington
Army Worms Invade Athens Pastures In Massive Swarms
In Athens yesterday thousands of army worms swarm across Capt. James White’s pasture and Mr. W C Orr’s garden destroying vegetation as they move in a blackened ground. Uncertain if the outbreak extends to other areas.
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Athens
James White
W.C. Orr
Evangelist Jones Faces Grand Jury Arrest Threat
Chattanooga Tennessee September 6 Sam P Jones evangelist may be arrested on attachment if he enters the county during the circuit court session He challenged Sunday closing law violations during a prior mass meeting Judge Estell intends to compel his testimony before the grand jury if he appears in the jurisdiction Also includes a note on Cossacks their duties and attire.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Sam P. Jones
Jones
Estell
Georgia
City Schools Open With Mixed Attendance Increases
Superintendent Bond reports opening day turnout stronger for white schools led by Baxter Street with 684 white attendees and 296 colored attendees total 446. He notes a puzzling drop in colored school attendance while promising smooth class organization to start the new term. Washington Street 277 Baxter Street 215 Oconee Street 112 Meigs Street 80 East Athens 152 West Athens 295.
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Supt
Bond
Baxter Street
Washington Street
Oconee Street
Meigs Street
East Athens
West Athens
William I Tuck Dies After Long Illness in Winterville
Mr William I Tuck died at his home in Winterville Tuesday night after a long illness He was born in Oglethorpe County in 1845 leaves a widow no children and was a Confederate veteran and Baptist church member Funeral services will be held at his home at ten oclock with Masonic Fraternity participation Mt Vernon lodge members will travel from Athens on the Georgia train at seven oclock Many Athens residents plan to attend the funeral
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Andrew J. Cobb
First Church
Uinlong
Winterville
William I. Tuck
Mr. Tuck
Oglethorpe County
Henry O. Tuck
Athens
Tuck
Baptist Church
Masonic Fraternity
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Georgia
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Palmer & Soms
Clayton St
Hood
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Peruche Beldene CO
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Dorsey
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Trea Bros
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Seemers Express Company
D. Flanigen
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Broad St
B. D. Stone
Jackson Street
Mattress Works
Ae & W.F
Sor P. Oliver
Prince Ivenne
Tiveas Works
Athens, Ga
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D. P. Haselton
Athens Banner
D. W. Bailey
Holmen Milding
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Crane
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