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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1888

Page

10

Notable Lady and the Covington and Macon Railroad Hero

Mrs Gould, a wealthy widow, backs Colonel Machen’s Covington and Macon railway push with a $100,000 subscription, enabling rapid progress and attracting more capital. She travels with her daughter to Macon, inspects the work, and even orders a construction engine to monitor night shifts, becoming a focal figure at the road’s completion between Macon and Madison. The piece blends biographical detail with local notices and editorials from nearby towns.

Macon Colonel Machen Alexander Brown Baltimore Insoon Covington and Macon New York City Gould Colonel Maehen Machen Georgia

Georgia residents seek governor aid amid local unrest and crime

Fragmented report describes citizens appealing to the governor of Georgia for protection amid turmoil in Griffin and Baton Rouge style warnings. It also covers the Newnan cotton mills electing BR D Cols Jr as president and J F Lovejoy as secretary treasurer, plus a police action in Macon where three officers captured two escaped convicts,William Wright and Charlie Adking, with rewards totaling 600 dollars and 100 dollars for Palethorp.

Newnan Cotton Mills Company BR. D. Cols, Jr J. F. Lovejoy Graniteville Macon Police Macon Chattahoochee Brick Company Bremen Palethorp East Tennessee, Virginia Georgia Arther Scott William Wright Jenkins Wagnon Charlie Adking Palotharp Jenking Paihorp

It Won't Wash The Stains On the New Public Building

Macon Georgia April 17 Special The Illinois sand sills used in Macons new government building show a persistent stain from moisture trapped behind dry brickwork after heavy rains. Although stone has been scrubbed the stain remains stubbornly. Public opinion says they may stay unless further cleaning is attempted amid ongoing work on the structure.

Macon Illinois Tre Macon Bincon D.D. Ctor Central City Thut Florida Oxvinte Winter City Palmer Vineville

Removal of Clinard house signals Athens boom in progress

In Athens Ga April 7 visitors to the university commencement will miss the Clinard house once a landmark. A local wholesale firm plans a three story brick business building, reflecting widespread improvement and a wave of progress sweeping the city.

Amandson Macon J. Dannenberg Cotton Avenue Cherry Street Progress Club Areng Ol Clinard Athans Athens

Men of Muscle Train For State University Field Day

Athens April 7 Special The university field day of eighty eight promises to be the most interesting yet observed in Athens. The Phi Kappa gymnasium has spurred athletics as students return from six mile training walks and the events include running jumping burdie races wrestling boxing shot put tag of war and other tests. The university challenges state colleges to provide a boxer to meet Arnold Broyles a law class member from Atlanta though sister colleges do not appear eager to accept the gauntlet.

State University Athens Phi Kappa Society Univer Arnold Broyles

Student summoned for alleged offense ends as innocent

April 17 in Alumns Ga Special revival services at Oconee street church drew a crowd of students. A universal student was summoned to appear before the mayor for disturbing rubber ship. Investigation proved innocence and the case was dismissed today. Civilians criticize police summons of innocent citizens.

Alumns Oconee Street Universal

Dirt Broken for Exposition Grounds in Columbus

Dirt was broken on the exposition grounds yesterday as track work and a baseball diamond were begun. A fence is being erected and grand stand work will start this week. The Columbus Guard elected J S Harrison first lieutenant and William Hunter second lieutenant, 37 votes all for the winning ticket. Rev Ivy Morris died at 72. he was a longtime pastor and resident. Mrs Kate Bates, wife of T W Bates, died leaving an infant. Mr B A Bowman resigns in Columbus to join an association in Savannah. E M Cook of Guin eaville, Fla., may take his post. Funeral of Rev James H Campbell held at Baptist church with large procession. Case of Lot and Joe Carden, charged with murder of Reuben Sanders, heard in Russell county circuit court. case expected to span days. The Columbus fire department board forms a committee for annual inspection program.

Electian Guarde Coruxacs Bmseball Columba Guarde Lyst Merchants and Mechanics Bank B. A. Bo Savanah E. McOok Guineaville Fls Bowman James H. Campbell Baptist Church Robert A. Harris Lot Joe Carden Reuben Sanders Circuit Court Russell County Board of Control of The Columbus Fire Department Winan

First sermon of Professor E H Keese crowds Fort Garsus church

In Fort Garsus Georgia April 17 a crowded 11 o clock service heard Professor E H Keese of Springvale recently ordained as minister. He analyzed Peters statement and argued the Bible offers world hope with passion and clarity. Rev BE Keese, expected to rise among denomination’s foremost ministers, impressed attendees.

Fort Garsus Tast Baptist E. H. Keese Springvale Keese Peter BE. A. Keese

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