Yellow fever outbreak rattles Brunswick port community
A Brunswick report details a suspected yellow fever case, with German shoemaker Charles Kil and a Swede hospitalized, doctors noting fever danger and multiple suspected cases. A full inquiry into alleged criminal negligence follows as fear spreads among residents and workers return.
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Aangster
Tuliager
Catteras
Dunpanieday
Antey
Vila
Batts
Giniteras
Bisies
Neuio
Jeems Johnson in Trouble and Letters to the President
A fragment from a humorous local column features Jeems Johnson narrating a tale about writing a beneficent letter to the president regarding curing infant colic. Sary Jane scolds, a public figure Grovie is mentioned, and the piece ends with casual notes about a possible marriage discussion and an essay on marriage and bachelorhood.
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J.rusha
Leetle
Lary Jane
Ole Misa Killkid
Jerusha Ann
Jane
Darlin
Avanta Will Send Delegation as University Fall Enrolls
Bright Atlanta boys prepare to matriculate at the University this fall as new and returning students arrive. The session begins next Wednesday with about 230 students anticipated, led by families and local schools. Prominent names from Atlanta and Washington, Ga., are listed among those entering. Athletics and faculty support look solid, with expectations of renewed college activity after Christmas.
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Avanta
Atlanta
Olaly
Gover
Allanta
Messia
Alex W. Stephens
Armstrong
Heyward Hansell
George Hurt
Frank K. Boland
Will Viaper
Bob Draper
Tidwell Boys
Stirley Brooks
Paul I. Fleming
E. Doughrty
Henry Porter
Frank Car
Harry Alexander
Douce Bradwell
Frank L. Fleming
Avlants
Whizh
Prin
Ieee
BR Me
Joeh Young
Smante
Clarke County Building Loan Co declares 10 percent dividend
The Clarke County Building Loan and Improvement Company held its annual meeting and declared a semi annual dividend of 10 percent. The firm, four years old, markets stock at 2 59 per week with 50c per share entrance. Loans run from one to eight years at under 8 percent. Officers and directors are listed among conservative local business men.
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Clarke County Building Loan &Improvement Company
Clarke County Building Loan & ‘Improvement Co
Soa Co
R J Moss
J E Pope
J H Flesming
Billups Phinigy
Geo Dudley Thomas
John D Moss
Jack Jackson
Myer Stern
George Deadwyler
Apalachee Baptist Association Meets in Watkiraville
The Apalachee Association of the Baptist church held a week long session in Watkiraville with ministers including Rev H R Bernard Rev W Coile Rev Mr McCutcheon Dr Gilson Rev W McCarty Rev J F Cheney and others. Introductory sermons were preached by Rev McCutcheon and Rev Coile with additional discourses by Rev Cheney and Rev G B Thrasher among speakers. Moderator Mr G C Selman maintained order. reports from churches were encouraging and the association adjourned to meet at Ebenezer Walton county next annual assemblage.
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Apalachee Association of the Baptist Church
Watkiraville
H R Bernard
R.v. W. Coile
Mr. McCutcheon
Gilson
W . Mc |Carty
J F Cheney
Dra, Hatcher, Brittain and Edens
Atlanta
McCutcheon
Coile
Cheney
G B Thrasher
Louisville
Thrasher
Oconee County
GC Selman
Monroe
Association Adj
Ebeneezer
Walton County
Queer ideas of free silver spark rural misunderstanding
A Clarkesboro district farmer visiting Athens declined scrip payments, citing Tom Watson and misbelief that clearing house Certificates existed. Merchants recalled jailings for counterfeiting among local youth, while the farmer argued Congress passed free coinage of silver. The piece notes widespread confusion about free silver among thousands who misunderstand the issue.
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Clarkesboro
Jackson County
Athens
Tom Watson
Congress
Wedding Bells for Sadie Clifton Bingham and William H Lampkin
Announcement from Brooklyn shows Miss Sadie Clifton Bingham marrying William H Lampkin on Wednesday evening Sept 20. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bingham of Brooklyn. Lampkin, a Wall Street stationer, is well known and esteemed in Athens and has secured a fine Brooklyn position. Friends in Athens extend congratulations.
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Sadie Clifton Bingham
William H Lampkin
Brooklyn
John Bingham
Bingham
Wall Street
Lampkin
Athens
Athens Trades, Politics, and Cotton Troubles Reported
City residents discuss horse trade to Richmond and potential losses from heavy rains affecting cotton. Local politics dominate conversations as court sessions proceed in the Masonic hall after the courthouse destruction. Elbert County notes mention a hotel site and a bank issue of ten thousand dollars amid economic activity.
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Athens
Richmond
Everton
Masonic Hall
Elbert
Globe Hotel
Elberton Herton
Turbulent News In Brief From Multiple States
A chaotic digest notes candidates for Macon mayor, quarantines near Brunswick, and looming political fights in Congress. Reports of robberies near Anniston, a fatal shooting in Benton, suicides, alligator attacks, yellow fever in Brunswick, and Breckinridge's possible run loom. Convicts rebel in Tennessee, fraud probes, and mysterious disappearances appear amid a stream of violent crime and unrest across several states.
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Apalaches Association
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