This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1888
Page
10
This piece extols trolling for trout near Albany and Georgia rivers, noting abundant anglers, evolving bobs and hooks, and local producers creating silver and feathered lures. It recounts expert tips on lure handling, pond fishing, and the influence of local shops, with side notes on a pond poisoning incident and a reflection on Georgia journalism.
In Cordele Georgia on April 10 special dispatch reports ongoing progress with Hosch & Co saw mill now near operation, a new hotel nearly finished, and plans for an incorporated town at a central site once controlled by Governor Joe Brown. Railroad extensions to Savannah, Georgia South and Florida work advancing. Macon line crews near Vieuma with Grady promising a train in three months.
Two imprisoned Black men, Webster and Oliver, escaped Franklin County jail by torching a door with matches kerosene and an iron spike. Dock McGowan, sheriff’s son, was al lowed to serve breakfast, then the fugitives fled into the woods. Police pursuit followed with no immediate capture.
In Savannah Georgia on April 10 two fashionable weddings occurred at the same hour. Mr. Lowheld Adler and Miss Hannah Guckenheimer wed at one synagogue and Mr. William Morrel and Miss Katie Drewe at Christchurch. Adler runs Almayer & Co., Savannah's largest dry goods store, while Morrel is a young stock broker and first lieutenant of the Republican Blues. Tonight a lavish supper at the Scravan house honors the brides. Gifts include $20,000 in stocks from the bride's father. The German Volunteers departed for Aiken South Carolina to join Schustzenfest, returning Friday.
Mrs Davison widow of Colonel James Davison of Woodville has located a valuable forty acre wild land parcel at Salt Springs near Sweetwater Park and Holcomb's hotel in Wooxsometx Ga She filed suit through her Atlanta attorney to recover the land and mesne profits from railway lines and other buyers asserting indisputable title dating back to Is John Eady of Wilkes County Ga The finder, noted as one of the area’s estimi possible ladies with three minor children, celebrates the discovery and seeks recovery and profits from the railways.
Citizens in Dekale complain about county actions by commissioners to settle a $1100 debt for $000, arguing improper process and board decision by a 1 to 1 vote. Additional concerns focus on placing a telephone in the courthouse at public expense costing the county 54 per year.
In Canganus Georgia near Columbus iron works Bob Bently, under whisky, fired at a little negro girl, wounding her neck. He fled into a delivery wreck, was driven by Frank Hist, then attacked the driver with a knife before surrendering after police opened fire. No motive given.
Miningetis rages in Elberton. Emanuel county post office changes. Thomasville college reports 137 students. Barnesville fire cases set for Pike superior court July term. Covington and Osmond street railroad car arrives. Albany fire tournament at Dawson on the 16th. telegraph line proposals between Washington and Danbury. tributes to Rev Cosby W. Smith D D of Wesleyan Female college.
At the Macon Georgia edition a special note recalls a man once a keen coin collector, El Mitchell, now a night clerk at the Brown House. He cherished three half dollars dated 1407 1808 and 1810 with initials MM. After selling and later reuniting with a single 1810 piece marked I M, he celebrates the return of his old friend.
In Ariens Georgia on April 10 voters prepare for tomorrow's election with a large opera house rally. Bill Pledger, a noted colored orator, announces candidacy for the county legislature, while R H Kinnebrew contemplates a senatorial bid despite the rotation norm.
An old advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a purely vegetable medicine suitable for infants and delicate children with no dietary changes. It promises mild, reliable relief from various disorders and urges buyers to seek genuine bottles marked with the red trade mark and seal of J. H. Zerlin & Co.
Records describe the Electric Rooms shaft on Hillman Mound offering two to three hours daily exposure to electric currents and electrified water for rheumatic and nervous ailments. The Electric Mound Hotel provides 44 rooms, modern facilities, hot and cold baths, and steam water delivery to the hill summit. Admission to Electric Rooms is $1.00 per day with hotel rates at $2.00 daily or $10.00 weekly.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.