Ghosts Haunt Man After Hanging Threat From Conspirator
In Charlotte North Carolina February 2 special Will Munroe a negro convicted of assault and hanged here said he would torment Jim Peoples the man he implicated. Peoples reports strange manifestations and nightly hauntings with ghosts in garments appearing around his bed. He has sealed windows nailed doors and covered the chimney to block the visitors, yet the specters persist. An old negro advised burning a fish on a plate to scare them away, but its effectiveness is unknown.
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Etharlotte
N. C
Will Munroe
Jim Peoples
Peoples
Munroe
Jhg
Reef
Charlotte
Captain Shas F. Miller Dead in Louisville Era Commanded Steamer
Captain Shas F. Miller, a longtime Louisville figure and former captain of the steamer Robert J. Ward, dies at age 73. He led the Louisville New Orleans trade in antebellum days and later managed the original Galt House, with ties to Louisville and Cincinnati enterprises. A daughter wed the Louisville mayor Charles F. Grainger. In Dry Pond Georgia, February 2, Fied Evans, a noted merchant and planter, dies after pneumonia. His funeral will be at the Dry Pond Baptist Church where he was a longtime member.
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Robert J. Ward
Cincinnati
Louisville
Charles F. Grainger
Lloyd Evans
Dry Pond
Jefferson, Ga
Fieyd Evans
Evans
Baptist
Fleming Named as Athens Postmaster Hopeful
Athens Georgia February 2 special report states the state Republican organization has agreed on William Fleming a Gold Democrat and highly respected citizen for appointment as postmaster to replace Pink Morton. Fleming formerly managed the Athens foundry and machine works.
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Athens
Republican Organization
Pink” Morton
William Fleming
Fleming W
Cit
Mills of North Carolina Textile Mills by County Report
North Carolina’s textile report lists seventy counties with mills. Gaston Mecklenberg Rockingham Rutherford Alamance Cabarrus and Durham feature high spindle counts and looms. new charters granted for William Whittam Textile Co in Asheville and Lubin Furniture Co in Charlotte with capitalizations of 75000 and 25000 respectively.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Gaston
Tooms Mecklenberg
Rockingham
Rutherford
Alamance
Cabarrus
Durham
William Whittam
Strike Called Off in Tampa Cigar Factories
A conference between a cigar makers committee and American Clear Company officers in Tampa reached an agreement ending the recent strike. Workers will return to work tomorrow morning though not all demands were met, a compromise for the present was arranged. Details of the agreement were withheld. Normal School Opens Tuesday in Athens Georgia
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Tampa
Fla
Atnking
American Clear Company
Howev
Xean Irwini Reich Offers Best Class-Prices
A brief notice touts Xean Irwini Reich promotions focusing on top value and quality. It emphasizes low prices designed to attract customers without sacrificing standards.
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Ossible
Mab's Blow Fells Woman After Veranda Assault at Home
Tuscaloosa Alabama February 2 Special Alf Sanders, a young man from this place, is wanted on a beating charge against Mrs. Odom Childress. After abusing her for asking him to leave, Sanders allegedly seized her and dragged her onto the veranda where he beat her, injuring both arms. Rumors of her death caused intense excitement. deputies and police searched for Sanders for hours but he escaped.
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Tuscalooza
Ala
Alf Sanders
Odom Childress
Sanders
Mahala Stile
Barrett wins Phi Kappa contest with Southern Literature talk
Athens notes report Frank Barrett of Augusta won the Phi Kappa anniversary contest among four speakers. Judges split credits for thought and delivery. Barrett, a senior and Phi Kappa member, also cited for campus offices. crowd enjoyed Pandora dance the night before with about 100 guests. The second term opens tomorrow as University resumes with temporary Professor Smith starting duties and plans to allow senior class law study alongside their degree.
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Athens
Frank Barrett
Augusta
Mark Tol- Hert
McKinley
Alvin Golucke
Ralph Graves
Park, McPherson
Morris
Messrs
Shackelford and
Tuck
Daves
Rank Barret
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Phi Kappa Literary Society
University Press Club
Pandora
Atlanta
Messrs. Blackshear
Barrett
Latimer Mining Company to Expand Facilities in Georgia
Latimer Mining Company plans major improvements on Latimer lands in Washington Georgia. Officials estimate ore yield at 33,000 per ton as Columba Mining Company buys Latimer mineral interests for 8000 dollars, granting Latimer an interest in the Columba venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ga
Latimer Mining Company
L. W. Latimer
Columba Mining Company
Latimer
Freight Wreck Delays Central of Georgia Trains near Sargents
Special from Carrollton Georgia reports long delays on the Chattanooga Division as freight cars jumped the track near Sargents station twenty miles south of Carrollton. Rain and previous track damage hindered clearance. no injuries were reported and trains transfer today until the line is cleared.
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Central
Carrollton
Chattanooga
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Sargents
Hare
Oelock
Patronize Union Shops Condemned by Muncie Typographical Union
At the meeting of the Muncie Typographical Union today a resolution was passed assessing a $5 fine on members who patronize non union barber shops or chew or smoke non union made tobacco products.
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Aruncie
Ind
Muncie
Charleston Exposition Spurs Luxurious French Ball
Charleston society eyes a planned French ball on February 1 amid worries about propriety as Pinkerton and local police clash over track security. Detective Beutler’s arrests and ensuing escapes highlight rogue elements at the race meeting. Winter circuit plans hint Atlanta and Savannah dates, with Benning conflicts guiding schedule changes.
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Charleston
S. C
Pinkerton
Seymour Beutler
Beutler
Joan C. Ferriss, Jr
Nashville
Iocal
Olice
Aveview
Bob Wright
Chicago
Wright
Market Atreet
Denman Thompson
Teuts
Tobe Wall
Charleston Racing Association
Atlanta
Savannah
Benning
Jekyl A Colony Of Wealth At Jekyl Island
Brunswick Georgia February special report describes Jekyl Island as populated by a long list of visitors and cottage owners. Notable names include Maurice family Harris Gould and Gould yacht Nada with Frank Gould Lore Agouey Mandel? and many others from Athens New York Chicago Newport Bryn Mawr Boston Buffalo and Richmond. Clubhouse guests include Claflin families Fabyn Foulke Reeves Potter Grosvenor and mortgage holders in apartments Sans Souci and new building.
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Brunswick
Jekyl Island
S Maurice
Maurice
Miss Hickey
Athens
M. Fairbank
Mise Pairbank
Langston Fairbank
Mise Schmidt
Chicago
New York
Arthur B Claflin
Lakeweed
Wranes W. Fabyn
Boston
William Dudley Foulke
Gwendoline Foulke
Mark E. Reeves
Richmond
Ind
Bishop Potter
William M. Grosvenor
George Bleinstein
Buffalo Courier
Frederic Baker
F. G Bourne
Bond
R. W. Patterson
Edwin Gould
Gould
Florida
Frank Gould
Lore Ag Toey
Jeky
H. K. Porter
Pittsboro
O.nly
Messrs. J. Plemont Morgan
William Rockefeller
Joseph Stickney
James A. Scrymger
Robert Pruyn
Parson Granted One Dollar Per Sermon in Norfolk Case
The Norfolk churchman Rev W P Hines wins a one dollar per sermon award after a board of arbitration finds a hoard of his sermons stolen and later recovered. A notorious burglar George Holmes was implicated in the theft and arrest followed. The sermons, kept in a satchel by Norfolk and Western Railway, were never delivered to the owner until found.
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Norfolk
W. P. Hines
Norfolk and Western Railway
George Holmes
Out of Sorts Digestion and the Printer’s Proof
An advertisement likens a sick stomach to an imperfect printer’s proof, arguing digestion shapes health and temper. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as the cure, claimed to restore chyle, blood, and tissue health by correcting stomach disorders. Testimonials from users highlight relief and improved well being after use.
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Usly
Milcoco
Mie
Trer
Fothergill
Stuart
Thomas Leak
Maifellus
EH Davis
Phil
Detrat Mich
Pepua
Yarany Drug Store
Schley and Old Hickory Visit in Nashville
Admiral and Mrs Schley visited the Hermitage and Old Brick Church near Nashville to honor Andrew Jackson. They attended a sermon by Rev D C Kell, toured Jackson’s home, and met Confederate veterans at the Soldiers' Home before attending services at Christ Church and a reception at the Tabernacle. The trip included a special train ride from Nashville.
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Nashville
Nathan B. Forrest
New Orleans
Soldier Statesman
Schley
Christ's Church
W. T. Manning
Ennessee Historical Association
Peabody Normal College
Tabernacle
E. B. Stahlman
University Club
M Cntey
Nashvill
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Admiral Schley
Governor McMillin
Danger Lurks In Wreck Daggery With Dynamite Cargo
In Norfolk harbor the Norwegian steamship Carcery wreck contains dynamite causing unease among shipping men. The vessel has not yet broken apart and remains a hazard near the pier, threatening collisions with anchored craft. Owners of other vessels in port plan to unload the cargo promptly, though consignees say they fear no danger.
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Norfolk
Copy Hatteras
Will Meet in Chattanooga for Southern Educational Assn
The Southern Educational Association executive committee met in Chattanooga on February 2 and set July 1 through 4 for the next annual gathering. President W. M. Sheats of Florida and other officers supported Chattanooga, while Professor W. W. Claxton backed Knoxville. The previous convention was in Columbia, S C, during Christmas, and mid summer meetings were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouthern Educational Association
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Educational Association
W. M Sheats
Florida
F. M. Smith
Knoxville
G. R Glenn
Atlanta
W. W. Claxton
South Carolina
Colampia
S. C
New Rural Delivery Route Established in Jefferson
Jefferson Ga February 2 Special Through Congressman Carter Tate efforts a new rural delivery route from Jefferson via Apple Valley Hood s Mill and Brockton was established and the carrier made his rounds for the first time yesterday The route will prove very convenient for patrons situated thereon.
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Jefferson
Carter Tate
Apple Valley
Hood’s Mill
Brockton
Short Stay in Chattanooga Delays Schley Visit
A Knoxville committee sought Admiral Schley in Chattanooga on February 2 but his schedule could not permit a reception. He would arrive about Tuesday afternoon with no formal welcome planned.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Ailariral Schley
Knoxville
Through Trestle He Goes to Death in Georgia Flood
Heavy rain drenched Columbus Georgia when RoW Robinson foreman of a bridge crew was found dead under the Bieverth street culvert near Union Depot. Coroners verdict calls it accidental as Robinson slipped and struck his head on the culvert while returning from a night shift. He lived at 203 West Broad Street and leaves a widow and a young daughter.
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Columbus
Pebrunary
Row Robinson
Bieverth
Georgia Reallwas
Union
Robinson
Iotinson
Moudgl
Savannan
West Broad Street
City
Bell absorbs rival company in Tuscaloosa
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on February 2 rumors of Home Telephone Company sale to Southern Bell were confirmed by RF Prowell. He said the city’s trees and large cables complicate maintenance and will be addressed by new underground or cable work on streets where trees interfere.
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Bell
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Tast
Home Telephone
Southern Bell
Lephone
RF. Prowell
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