Clarke County Democrats Open Headquarters in Franklin Building
Clarke County Democratic Club opened yesterday on the third floor of the Franklin Building with a prominent sidewalk sign and well stocked rooms. Many Democrats visited the headquarters registering their names and meeting notable visitors from Athens, Atlanta, Madison and nearby towns.
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Clarke County
Democratic Club
Franklin
John Crawford
W. B. Burnett
T. W. Reed
G. M. Booth
W. D. O'Farrell
J. M. Nicholson
W. F. Dorsey
George T. Hodgson
E. Hyland
A. Coleman
G. H. Yancey
H. C. Tuck
F. L. Upson
Mell
J. N
Dowdy
W. E. Shepherd
Madison
Brown Denies Charges Produces Refuting Affidavits
Col Oscar Brown denies the accusation raised by W A Quillian and offers affidavits from R J Dyar F M Henderson W F Hill and A L Bolton to refute the claim. The exchange centers on statements about the Confederate racket and Gen Gordon's speech following a barbecue.
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Quillian
Oscar Brown
W. A. Quillian
Homer
Athens
R. J. Dyar
F. M. Henderson
W. F. Hill
J. P
A. L. Bolton
Oecan Brown
Cory
Georgia
Banks County
Oest Brown
Gen. Gordon
Brown
Judge G C Thomas Tops Third Party Debate in Athens
The Elberton Star reports Judge G C Thomas of Athens delivering a powerful speech in the courthouse. He challenged the Third partyites and argued the Democratic party offers the best path for good government. Yancey Carter of Hart replied with a strong address and faced sharp applause from supporters.
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Elberton Star
Athens
G. C. Thomas
Court House
Thomas
Democratic Party
Hart
Yancey Carter
Yanca
Vance
Carter
Pour Yance
Shiloh’s Catarrha Remedy Offered in Local Store
An ad touts a remedy for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache sold by Gy Drug Sore RC certified by City Drug. The note mentions college boys nearly all near Cleveland badges.
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Shiloh
Tax College
Cleveland
Bargain Textile and Shoe Sale Offers Across Goods
The ad touts 30 pieces ginghams at 5c yard and 148 yards remnants. It promotes Fall Suitings, Canton Flannel varieties, Red and White Flannels, and wool cloths with prices. Also features pants patterns, all wool cassimere, silks, umbrellas, ladies hose, and a range of boots and shoes at reduced prices.
Weaver Routed by Bible Democracy in Macon Rally
In Macon Georgia September 23 James B Weaver failed to gain a hearing as a hostile crowd jeered his talk and the Third party band. Mrs Lease refused to speak under Weaver’s advice after five thousand whites rallied to support Grover Cleveland.
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James B. Weaver
Columbus
Lanier
W. A. Poe
Senate
Weaver
Suth
Mulberry
Lease
John T. Boifeuillet
G. A. Manna
R. W. Patterson
Dupont Guerry
Mr. Guerry
Death of Mrs Reuben McAlpin in Winterville
Mrs Reuben McAlpin of Winterville dies at eight o clock Thursday night after a long illness. She leaves a husband and three children and was an active Methodist worker in Athens. Funeral held Friday at four in Winterville. Plus reports from Abbeville of a fatal shooting and prison case involving Will Means and J K McIntyre.
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Reuben McAalpin
Winterville
Reuben McAlpin
Abbeville
XL. C
K. McIntyr
William Means
Watts Station
Tom Fergerson
Elex Graves
Sheriffs Office
Wilson
Inquet
J. K. McIntyre
W. Srex
Georgia Central directors meet amid debt uncertainty
A Georgia Central directors meeting in New York sparks talk that the railroad’s debt may be assumed and control returned from receiver Comer. Col. C Phinizy of Augusta could take charge as reorganization unfolds amid lingering legal disputes and bondholder pressures.
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New York
Georgia Central
Reeiver Comer
Col. C. Phinizy
Augusta
the Tribune
Calhoun Brothers
Speyer & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
L. von Hoffman & Co
Hallgarten & Co
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Richmond
Sytem
Georgia Pacific
Friends of
The
Speyer
New Grocery Opens with Flour Specials and Home Brand Promises
A new grocery store announces opening with flour sales offering Magnolia and A1 patent brands. 25 lb sacks priced at 55c to 125c with money-back guarantees if not superior. Also sugar rising, soap, tea and coffee deals, and telephonic orders with prompt delivery.
Murder rocks Sumter as Henry Smith slain by Pierson
Reports from Max Joseph and Somerby detail a fatal shooting in Sumter where Henry P. Smith was killed by Hector Pierson after a confrontation involving Smith’s brother Charlie. Pierson fled and a manhunt is underway as officials pursue him.
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CoumpBia
Sumter
Henry P. Smith
Hector Pierson
Little Charlie Smith
Henry
Pearson
Pierson
Smith
Albany cow theft suspect uses six aliases
A Black man arrested in Albany for stealing a cow gave six different aliases. The report mentions a survey to place another track under the union depot in Macon and notes ill health forcing Judge H D Twiggs to cancel engagements in the national campaign.
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Albany
Union
Macon
H. D. Twiggs
Americus
Castoria Ad Prompts Cruelty Arrest in Mobile
A Mobile story reports the local society for the prevention of cruelty to animals arresting Mrs. James M. Mason for using an over-check on a high stepping carriage team. Mrs. Mason is married to the president of the First National Bank.
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Girls’ Industrial School
Milledgeville
D. H. Loyd
Americus
Savannah Paper
Kloss
Moscon
Savannah Papers
Newport
Ward McAllister
Heyward
P. A
Mozixx
Ala
James M. Mason
Mason
First National Bank
Bratjebaum
Ely
Notorious Tennessee Murderer Shipped to Jail Cell
Adom ines a convict from Claiborne county arrives in Koxvitt Tennessee and is placed in a cell with Walton Leech, a defendant in the late riot case. Leger killed Leach’s brothers in May 1891 and lost an eye in the resulting clash.
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Koxvittz
Tenn
Claiborne Coun
Nevecal
Brough
Leger
Fe Walton Leech
Leach
Ammies
Despe
Lege
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