Stevenson regrets visit to Georgia and Illinois campaign move
A letter from Adlai E. Stevenson dated September 6 1892 declines a Georgia visit citing ongoing campaigns in Illinois and North Carolina. The note notes Democrats regret his absence but praise his vigorous campaigning and anticipate Democratic triumph in Illinois. A Homer Georgia barbecue on September 14 will feature Gen John B Gordon Hoke Smith Gov W J Northen and others with pork lambs music and veteran speakers.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
H. H. Carlton
Athens
Weaver
Bloominetton, Ilu
Georgia
Illinois
North Carolina
A. E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Ilinois
Banks County
Homer
John B. Gordon
Hoke Smith
W. J. Northen
Leonida, Livingston
A New President at University Bank in Athens
The board met to transact important bank business. Dr John A Hunnicutt resigned as president and was accepted. Mr Billups Phinizy was elected to the vacant post. Dr Hunnicutt to remain president of the Athens Savings Bank. Phinizy described as a capable and regressive young man with strong financial ability.
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University Bank
John A. Hunnicutt
Billups Phinizy
Hunnicud
Athens Savings Bank
Phinizy
Athens
Another Clarke County Democratic Rally Planned
The Democracy of Clarke will hold another large rally at an early date with speakers likely including Hon. Thomas G. Lawson of Eatonton Mr W. T. Gary of Richmond and Hon. John P. Shannon of Elbert and others. Arrangements will be made for the filing in a few days.
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Clarke
Thomas G. Lawson
Eatonton
W. T. Gary
Richmond
John P. Shannon
Elbert
Texas Campaign Sparks Hillsboro Reflector Sale
Hillsboro Reflector sold by Wa A Shields to Hills County Clark club, pledging staunch support for Governor Hogg. In Denison, an attempted Clark club among about 200 colored residents fails. most favor Hogg. United States Senator Coke of Waco slated to speak for Hogg and the Democratic ticket, with a local club to follow.
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Hillsporo
Hillsboro
Hogg
Denison
Clark Club
Clark
Coke
Denrex
United States
Waco
Hogg Club
Bargain Dress Goods and Sundries Sale at Low Prices
A broad sale of dress fabrics and accessories features short length surpluses and full piece fabrics with deep discounts from 4c to 40c a yard. Includes Henriettas, Cashmeres, Reps, Ginghams, sheeting, and cheap odds and ends. Also offers small goods like fans, pins, needles, pencils, and brushes at low prices. quantities limited, early purchase urged.
Shoes on sale and sugar price rise prompt urgent advice
An old newspaper item lists ladies and men’s shoe samples with bargain prices and a final call to stock up on goods. It also notes a cholera quarantine stopping sugar imports, Austrian drought causing beet crop failure, and warnings of higher sugar prices ahead with a sales push offering eighteen pounds per dollar this week.
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Barlery
Austria
Sugar Prices Rise Sharply in Weeks Time
Sugar has surged, costing 1 cent per pound more by the barrel than two weeks ago, altering the value by about 20 cents on the dollar. Coffee also increased by 1 cent per pound. A shopper offers 6 pounds of sugar per 100, 12 bars Pale Ale Soap for 25 cents, 13 bars Horseshoe Soap for 50 cents, and Black or Green Tea at 22 cents per pound.
Cholera Cases Rise on Board Quarantined Steamers Normannia Rugia
A New York dispatch reports yellow flags hoisted again on the steamers Normannia Rugia and at Hoffman Island signaling added cholera cases aboard and on the island. Wednesday records eight fresh cases on Normannia crew and two among steerage. total to date thirty one cases and eight deaths at the port.
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New York
Normannia
Rugia
Hoffman Island
Nee, Toms
Wigwam at Indian Spring Draws Curious Visitors
Skiff the jeweler recounts his experience at Indian Spring Wigwam a large resort near the spring with 140 rooms hosting 400 guests. Water gushed from a rock ledge, spring discovered over a century ago by a white man. The Holiness camp meets nearby led by Mr Culpepper with four thousand attendees and plans a six thousand seat tabernacle. Reverend W W Wadsworth cited as a powerful preacher. meeting closes Friday morning with broad religious impact.
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Steine
Eprron
Athens
Augusta
Chicago
Atill
Indian Springs
Boeton
New England
Culpepper
E R. Hodgson
Georgia
Indian Spring
Flovila Station
East Tennessee and Virginia
W. W. Wadsworth
First Methodist Church
VY. W. Spire
Missouri Convicts Self Supporting Report
The Missouri penitentiary warden deposited 17026.82 with the state treasurer as August earnings from brick and stone at the pen. The issue covers maintenance, officer salaries, gear, repairs, and improvements. A fatal collision near Piketon involved a Norfolk and Western through freight and Express No. 1, meeting on a curve under full headway and both trains demolished.
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Issouri
JrrFerson Crry
Missouri Penitentiary
Waverly
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Here
Piketon
Ashland
Columbus
Eni
Deserving Praise for Dr King Remedies
Johnston Crawford & Co and Palmer Kinnebrew Druggists promote Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica and Electric Bitters. They guarantee satisfaction and offer refunds if not beneficial, noting these remedies’ popular merit and nationwide use.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
John Crawford & Co
Palmer & Kinnebrew Druggists
Train Robbery Near Guthrie Stuns Texas Express Crew
Sept 9 report from Wharton Indian Territory details five masked men stopping the southbound Texas Express No. 403 near Guthrie. They seized the express safe, overpowered the messenger, and fled after 25 minutes of trying to crack the lock, firing shots but taking no loot.
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Gururiz
Wharton
Indian Territory
Guthrie
Wagefar
Dr Kings New Discovery For Consumption and Coughs
A newspaper ad extols Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs promising a cure. It emphasizes a single trial will convince readers of its wondrous curative power and urges immediate use.
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Dr. King
Ron
Fishback Leads Whipple by Fifty Thousand in Arkansas Race
Election returns trickle in across Arkansas with Fishback leading Whipple by about 50,000 votes. Faulkner County reports for the People, while Nevada awaits official verdict. Chicot has gone Republican, Jefferson and Mississippi counties swing Democratic, and Senoia appears to tilt Democratic in the broader statewide result.
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Fishback
Whipple
Little Rock
Faulkner
Nevada County
Chicot
Jefferson County
Mississippi County
Sena County
Base Ball Record from Southern and National Leagues
Southern League results include Chattanooga 9 at Birmingham 7, Montgomery 5 over Atlanta 0, and New Orleans 2 over Memphis 0. National League scores show Baltimore 9 and Louisville 7 Philadelphia, with Cincinnati ongoing.
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Lessrust Tan
Chattanooga
AtcoAt
Birmingham
Ma- Atsipeteunteny
Montgomery
Memphis
New Orleans
Mobile
National League
Baltimore
Louisville
Phiadelphia
Philadelphi
Cin
An Italian Duel Rocks New Haven Italians
In New Haven on September 9 a duel is reputed between Dr Vincenze Elia and Dr Louis Gackecknn Hants after a published challenge in Christoforo Columbo. Both are University of Naples graduates. The dispute stems from an old love affair and the site of the duel is to be named by one participant.
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New Haven
Vincenze
Elia Challe
Louis
Third party candidate for Senator to visit Athens
An old Confederate writer notes J C Anderson of Rockdale county will visit Athens on the 25th or 26th of last month as a third party candidate for Senator. He claims to carry Rockdale and Oconee counties and expects votes from all counties in his district. The piece laments Cay’s drift from the Democratic ranks and recalls old Confederate ties.
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Borrot Banney
J.C. Anderson
Rockdale
Athens
Oconee
Weaver, Post & Co
Cay
Horrible Tiger Attack at Sells Circus Parade
In Maysville Kentucky on September 9 a tiger in an open cage attacked the trainer known as Animal George from Columbus Ohio during a street parade. The beast mauled his head and face as spectators fled, and rescuers failed to save him, leaving the man mangled beyond recognition.
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Sells Brothers’ Circus
Maysville
Sells’ Circus
George
Columbus
Corbett Receives 25000 Check After New Orleans Win
In New Orleans on Sept 9 Corbett appeared in After Dark at the opera house. President Noel awarded a 25 000 check, the crowd gave an ovation, and Corbett deflected a taunt about Sullivan. He received congratulations from across the country and abroad as he remains modest about his victory.
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New Orleans
Corbett
Noel
Audient
Sullivan
Corbet
England
Ireland
Australia
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Clarke County
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Perens
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Max
Jhulera
Canada
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Ramburg
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Havre
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Bloomington
Ind
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Richard Wright
Dole Judah
Judah
Wright
Nites
New York City
Swinburne Island
Byron
Iaewen Aoe
Clarksville
Thomas Hill
Lucien Smith
Bud Griszard
Jeff
Will Watts
Arkansas
Jacksonville
Fla
J. E. Julian
Protestant Episcopal Church
Leesburg
Lake Pet
Episcopal Church
St. Aptian
Julian
Gilmore
West Shore Road
St. Louis
Cuicano
Henry McDow
McClaughry
Washburn
Garfield Park
Athens Farm, Loan and Abstract Co
Carlton Building
Clayton and
Jackson Streets
Athens, Ga
Canddidate
the Theatre
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