Prospects of Athens Colleges Rise in Classic City
The Classic City of Athens looks toward a record opening of its colleges with the University of Georgia at center. Local leaders praise student life, social culture, and the city’s support, noting how Athens shapes morals, refinement, and temperance, while many Georgians study in other states. A necrology note reports a negro child’s sudden death following a disorderly court incident.
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Athens
America
University of Georgia
Georgia
Hill
Toombs
Alex Stephens
Congress
Henry Grady
Albert Lamar
Jackson
Benning
Nesbit
Linton Stephens
Supreme Bench
J. H. Lumpkin
Pierce
Palmer
Tom Cobb
Fredericksburg
Rank
Manassas
Gordon
Gettysburg
Universiyi Wen Ita
Capt O Farrell Enters Athens Mayoral Race Announcement
Capt W D O Farrell announces his candidacy for Athens mayor. He pledges an honest economical and businesslike administration and notes his prior service as mayor in 1880 and as an alderman. He is a strong figure tied to the city’s growth and expects a lively race.
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Athens
Capt
W. D. O'Farrell
Capt. O’farrell
Beecham
Open Letter From Lizzars Loa r Ga 1893
An open letter from Lizzards Loap Ga dated September 1 1893 to the President of the United States discusses local politics in Grovin and nearby areas. The writer congratulates Grovie Cleveland and mentions a baby girl, advice on treating a sick baby, and a request to print remedies in the Ban- NEx editor.
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Lizzaro
Loar
United States
Amerikyy
Washington
Kerlumby
Ruth
Jane
Leeds
Cleveland
Resignation of Rev. B. F. Elliott at Second Baptist
Rev. B F Elliott's resignation from the Second Baptist church was accepted by the deacons after a Sunday meeting. He will likely preach for two to three months to his former parishioners before seeking a new posting, probably remaining in Athens. His six years building a church from a small band to 175 members is noted with praise and gratitude. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for postgrip recovery.
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B.F. Elliott
Elliott
Second Baptist Church
Our City
Athens
The Counterfeiters Arrests Reach Athens and Atlanta
The Basner reports counterfeit money was circulating during Danielsville court, with three men captured in Duellsville and sent to Clarke County. They face charges in the United States Circuit Court in Atlanta, as authorities pursue the gang and end the nefarious business.
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Basner
Danielsville
Clarkesboro
Jackson County
Duielsville
Athens
Clarke County
Atlanta
United States
United States Circuit
Attempted death by own action on Prince avenue
Yesterday afternoon Joe Bone, under heavy liquor, tried to take his own life on Prince avenue. He seized laudanum and strychnine, but neighbor Wa F Butler blocked the first attempt and confiscated the other bottle. After confrontation near the courthouse he was jailed, later swallowing a full laudanum dose before officers could intervene. Dr Edwards treated him.
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Prince Avenue
Joe Bone
Wa. F. Butler
Bone
Dr. Edwards
The Cotton Crop Ruined by Heavy Rains
The recent heavy rains damaged the cotton crop in the region. J. B. Wier collected bolls near the city showing about twenty five percent destroyed. Weakened immature bolls rot, making the crop worthless. If rains persist, further damage is feared.
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J. B. Wier
Wier
Death of Willie Lester at age 13
Willie Lester died after five weeks of inflammatory rheumatism at age thirteen. His suffering ended yesterday at around 2 o'clock, described as a deliverance from agony. Funeral services were held at his residence this afternoon, conducted by Rev. England, with burial in the family burying ground near the city.
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Willie Lester
England
Dye Estate Leaves Most To Lucinda and Her Children
In Elbert County Sept 11 Mr George W Dye died leaving about 75000 in estate. Apart from a 4500 gift to Rev J H Grograph the bulk goes to Lucinda a Black woman and her children. Some hidden property remains unfound and an income is left to a named heir.
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Evparton
George W. Dye
Elbert County
J.H. Grograp
Lucinda
D.oe
Moon Gold Dust Mystery Near Athens
A Bannzy reporter recalls old Mr. John W. Moon, Athens sheriff and schoolteacher, who trolled the woods with a pan a cane and quills of gold dust, claiming a hidden mine near George T. Murrell's. Despite followers and hints, the mine's location remained secret until his death in 1858, and no gold has been found since. A quiet wedding followed at Dr. W. S. Whaley's residence later that day.
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Athens
John W. Moon
W.T. Moon
Moon
Madison
Madison County
Broad Street
Dr. Henderson
Emmanuel Church
Hickory Street
Mr. Moon
North Georgia
George T. Murrell
Counterfeit Moulds Bared in Rural Clarksboro Scheme
Reports detail a two year counterfeit operation using twin plow moulds to imprint coins with a silver core and glass glaze. Experts call the money a near perfect reproduction, with detection relying on edge nicks. Three men James Vaughan C R Anglin and M P Matthews jailed in Atlanta on
Drowned Baby Wilbur Harrell in Fayette Spring
The bright baby Wilbur Harrell, son of Barney Harrell of Fayette county, fell into a gum spring near the family home last Monday. His mother was occupied indoors and the father was three miles away in Fayetteville. Despite attempts to revive him, the infant drowned within about twenty minutes.
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Little Wilbur Harrell
Barney Harrell
Fayette County
Fayetteville
Wilbur
Factory Reopens As Operatives Rejoice
The check factory resumed operations yesterday, now running in full blast. Workers previously out of employment for weeks were the happiest, while the lower factory is set to start up in a few days, promising brighter times ahead.
Obituary: James A. Shirley Dies at 61 in Georgia
James A. Shirley dies at his home near Tallulah Falls Georgia on August 6 after a long illness. A Confederate veteran wounded in the Civil War, he was 61 years and 10 months old and leaves a wife and eight children. The family and friends extend sympathy as prayers accompany his peaceful rest, Asleep in Jesus.
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James A. Shirley
Tallulah Falls
H m
Jesus
City Notes amid church revivals and university
Rev Mr Serrow conducts Bethel church meetings near Downy Madison county with several conversions. A strong religious revival above Center continues with Rev Mr English guiding services yielding many conversions. The University law school outlook is bright as Prof Howell Cobb and Sylvanus Morris prepare to lead classes next Wednesday. Zske Edge shows a Maximillian coin and old money from various eras. C H Coker travels to Gainesville for foot treatment. Dr Blue Mountain notes improvement ahead. Professors Riley and Morrie at University of Georgia prepare to resume English duties after the late Prof Charles Morrie’s death.
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Athens
Serrow
Bethel Church
Downy
Madison County
English
University Law School
Howell Cobb
Sylvanus Morris
W.L. Debba Woul
Dovb
Hhis Line
Zske Edge
Maximillian
Mexico
Edge
C. H. Coker
Gainesville
Blue Mountain Jo
Blue Mountain
Coker
Dig Bend horse raid sparks border clash near Rio Grande
A Dig Bend rough district south of San Antonio reports that Mexican frontier guards seized five horses owned by Will Henderson Lee Batterell M P Wilson Jack Shelby and a Mexican. A day later the guards and owners clashed across the river with one horse killed and one Mexican and one American wounded. Reinforcements arrived for the Americans and further trouble is anticipated as investigators F A Cunningham and Mounted Inspector Anderson probe the incident.
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San Antonio
Tex
Matharon
Dig Bend
Rio Grande
Will Henderson
Lee Batterell
M. P. Wilson
Jack Shelby
Adolph Puentes
F. A. Cunningham
Anderson
The True Laxative Principle Ad
An advertisement promotes the true laxative principle of Syrup of Figs as a permanently beneficial plant based remedy. It warns that cheap vegetable extracts and mineral solutions sold as medicines are permanently injurious and urges use of the true California Fig Syrup Co. product.
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California Fig Syrup Co
California
San Francisco
Cay
Louisville
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