Doctor survives drowning in raging Georgia stream rescue
Griffin Georgia February 27 Special Dr J M Kelley prominent physician narrowly escaped drowning after fording a flooded Isons branch stream. His buggy overturned, he was pinned by timbers until Alderman Burpee swam in with a rope and aided by bystanders. Kelley unconscious, later revived and recovering under care. horse drowned.
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Griffin
J. M. Kelley
Poplar Street
Kelley
Zebulon Road
Isons Branch
Phelps
Alderman Burpee
Dr. Kelley
Mr. Burpee
Funeral of W. J. Barrett in Fairburn Cemetery
The body of W J Barrett who died Monday night at the state sanitarium was laid to rest in Fairburn Georgia this week. Barrett was about 40 and suffered mental decline after an injury while climbing a flagpole during the 1884 campaign. His father Dr Barrett is noted in the Alabama history of the Confederate cruiser.
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Fairburn
Fairourn
W.J. Barrett
Stake
Trentment
Cleveland
Bartt
United States
Barrett
Admiral Semmes
Alabama
Cuban
Havana
Diamond Lost Years Reunites Mrs Roberts With Jewel
In Columbus Georgia on February 27 special E F Roberts sheriff Muscogee county reports a diamond lost by Mrs. Roberts six years ago has been recovered. The ring passed through several hands after being found by Z W Long and eventually by Miss Long who married Frank Sugrue. Sugrue and Roberts later neighborly, Mrs Sugrue learned of the jewel, recovered it, and returned it to the Roberts couple. The stone matched by its mate and a jeweler’s testimony. Sugrue bought a replacement ring for Mrs. Roberts.
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Columbus, G2
E. F. Roberts
Muscogee County
Sheriff Returns Man to Serve Sentence After Bond Forfeit
Carrol lton Ga February 27 Special Sheriff Merrel returned today from Jasper Alabama with a requisition to bring Albert Harris who was convicted last year for illegally selling whisky. Harris was sentenced to pay 250 or twelve months in the chain gang. His bond, stood by J T Whitson, was found in force and Harris released after four days in jail. Harris disappeared when the supreme court denied a new trial and bonds were forfeited. He was found working in a coal mine in Alabama. He must now serve the twelve months.
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Carrofllen
Sherif Merrel
Jasper
Ala
Albert Harris
Carrollton
Carroll County
Harris
Ial
J.T. Whitson
Jadl
Supreme Court
Wilson
Alabama
Jeff Harris
Phone franchise 15 refused by Waycross council
Waycross Ga February 22 The sanitary and water works commission met with the city council to discuss building the new city hall plans adopted and work started. The Bell Telephone Company and Southern Telephone Company argued for a franchise but the council refused after noting two systems would burden business.
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Waycross
Bell
Speslah
Sanitary and Water Works Commission
Wen
John C. McDonald
Bell Telephone Company
Toomer & Reynolds
Southern Telephone Company
Small Debt Ends in Fatal Roomyard Shooting
Milledgeville Ga February 27 A dispute over a few cents led Adolphus Waller to shoot and kill Dink Calhoun on a side street near the city center. Calhoun and his brother Nixey confronted Waller demanding payment, sparking a quarrel that ended with Waller firing.
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Milledgevile
Soclali
Adolphus Waller
Dink Calhoun
Calhoun
Waller
Nixey Calhoun
Arbitration Board Probes Alleged Ramsay Deficit
Dublin Ga February 27 A board of arbitration hears the Laurens county education board versus the Ramsay estate over an alleged shortage in late Colonel W S Ramsay’s accounts. Accountant Ripley testifies as witnesses include teachers and local officials. Ramsay was respected preacher and longtime school commissioner.
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Dublin
Laurens County Board of Education
W. 3
Ramsay
Hameay
Dunrey M. Hughes
Danville
Joan N. Rogers
Washington County
County Board of Education
Daley
Wrightsville
Wade
J. F. Smith
Board of Education
Colonel Ramsay
Soreity Company
Atlanta
Board of Arbitration
School Teichers
Ripley
Deaths of Julia Baxter Springs and Emma Lipscomb in the South
Charlotte North Carolina and Greenville South Carolina report two deaths. Mrs Julia Baxter Springs widow of Colonel A Baxter Springs died at 6 am after rheumatism of the heart. She was born October 3 1826 daughter of Judge B H Baxter of Georgia and leaves five sons, one daughter and a sister Mrs Elizabeth H Baxter. Emma C Lipscomb widow of Captain L N Lipscomb died at noon age 69 born in Greenville and long a local resident, death from pneumonia. seven children survive. funeral services scheduled today in Spain.
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Julia Baxter Springs
Charlotte
N. G
N. C
A. Baxter Springs
B. H. Baxter
Hancock County
Georgia
Baxter Homestead
Greenville
S. C
Emma C. Lipscomb
L. N. Lipscomb
Buncombe Street
Spain
Smallpox scare subsides in Madison area
Smallpox, which had prevailed across the region for four months, has largely subsided due to vaccination and local officials vigilance. Earlier talk of petitioning Judge Hart to postpone next week's court was dropped as no new cases have appeared in some time.
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Madison
Hart
Professor Vickery Hosts Latin Class Reception
In Dehtonega Georgia on February 27 professor and Mrs. B B Vickery hosted a social reception for the senior Latin class. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A C Whittenead, Miss Clyde Tucker, Miss Marie Gaillard, Miss Eva McKee, Miss Maggie Crisson, Miss Kate Paver, Messrs J H Byers, Augustus Byers, J C Barnes and P J Horton.
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Dehtonega
B. B. Vickery
A. C. Whittenead
Clyde Tucker
Marie Gaillard
Eva McKee
Misa Maggie Crisson
Kate Paver
Messrs
J. H. Byers
Augustus Byers
J. C. Barnes
P. J. Horton
Freed From Her Husband In Delaware Divorce
In Wilmington on February 27 the superior court granted a divorce to Mrs. Bessie H Hetherington from Lieutenant James H Petherington United States Navy on grounds of desertion. Custody of Gladys Hetherington awarded to the father and Hewes Hetherington to the mother. The marriage began in 1889 and she says desertion began October 2 139. While in Japan the lieutenant shot and killed an Englishman named Robinson who had shown interest in Mrs Hetherington.
Testi Campaign Stop In Carrollton For Governor Bid
Colonel J. H. Testi of Savannah visited Carrollton on February 26 to meet local residents and discuss his candidacy for governor.
Columbus Board of Trade Considers Own Building
At the Columbus board of trade annual meeting held February 7 the group discussed securing a home and appointed a committee to study the feasibility of erecting a dedicated building for the organization.
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Board of Trade
Columbus
Columbus Board of Trade
Comunities
Trvwentizete
Killed by Gas From Oil Still in New Jersey
Patrick O Connell is dead and Jeremiah Murphy is in critical condition after gas from a boiling oil in a refinery at Coneta Hook New Jersey overpowered workers. Five others narrowly escaped as authorities responded. The incident involved about 600 barrels of crude oil and occurred during refining preparations.
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New York
Patrick O'Connell
Jeremiah Murphy
Standard Oil Company
Coneta Hook
N. J
O'Connell
Murphy
Fragmented Leisure Quips Amid Lent and Ambition
A jumble of dialogue blends Lent admonitions with light gossip about racing, publishing, and syndicate plans. Characters refer to amusements, stock, and evolving ventures as they trade sharp lines about social norms and future success. The excerpt hints at satire and evolving careers.
Death By Own Hand Saddens Augusta Community
Charles A Bush a well known young man was found dead with a revolver in his right hand and a bullet wound in his forehead. He was about 21 years old and had been living with his mother at 222 Greene Street after a period in Savannah. The death occurred before 8 this morning with no sign of despondency. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
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Augusta
Charles A. Bush
Bush
Measre
Joseph B
Bryan Cumming
Savannah
Ellen J. Bush
Greene Street
W. E. Bush
Elon Bush
John J. Hyans
Ball
Florida
Stevie Bush
Hazing at West Point Under Mills Dismissed as Outdated
Superintendent Mills reports West Point cadet discipline has improved to an excellent state. He credits firm measures over three years to suppress hazing, the stronger regulations, and heightened cadet sentiment against abuse, noting reforms aim to permanently end hazing and prevent its return.
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Mills
West Point Military Academy
Academy
Adjutant General of the Army
Corps of Cadets
War Department
Department
Military Court of Inquiry
Congressional Committee
Congress
Military Academy
Secretary of War
Davis Wins Verdict in Embezzlement Case
Vincennes Ind February 27 The jury awarded Richard Davis 59000 after he confessed to embezzling funds from a Washington Ind bank where he served as cashier The record notes a $9000 gambling loss and connects it to sentencing implications though details are unclear
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Vincennes
Ind
Richard Davis
Davis
Washington, Ind
Earrings Through the Ages From East to West
A reader finds a sweeping history of earrings from biblical and ancient times to Elizabethan England and naval sailors, tracing their origins among Egyptians Greeks Romans Danes and Saxons, and noting changing fashions and beliefs about eyesight. The piece also mentions famous portraits and a shift of style from long pendants to small stones, ending with a note on how piercing was once a significant coming‑of‑age event.
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London Globe
Sarah
Hagar
Abraham
Hager
Isaac
Rebecca
Aaron
Apollo
Galba
Europe
Cleopatra
Antony
Sweno
England
Stubbs
Ellizabeth
Shakespeare
Binelaneien
Rowlandson
David Wilde
KR. A
Peat Barrine
Duke of Bedford
Russell
Longows Great Feasts Retrospect of Royal Banquets
A retrospective look at historic royal banquets in London highlights the 1814 banquet for allied sovereigns on June 18 and the 1876 celebration for the Prince of Wales returning from India. It recalls lavish consumption, vast guest lists, elaborate entertainment, and the Guildhall kitchens strained to serve colossal feasts with oyster bars, turtle, venison, and punch, detailing cooks, winemen, carvers, and the ceremonial loving cup.
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Prince of Wales
London
Russia
Prussia
Louis XVIII
India
Guild- UW
Cotton
Guildhall
West Indies
Mediterranean
Cornhill
Bunhbil Row
Aldgate
New River Company
Corporation Plize
Gullinall
Victoria
Tord
Corporation
Dahon
Colummna
Crimea
Ali Asiz
Coneroneht
Shah
Ari
AL Nder Tsomar
Denmark
Belgium
Saxony
Quee
Ese
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Wilam Smith
Archibald Simpson
Drak. A. Simpson
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Jared Irwin
R. C. Creswell
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W. &. Ramsay
Surety Company
Cuba
Washington
Titton Gazette
Constitution
Atlante
Homosassa
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Spudd
Ocean Greyhound
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Charles A. SuSh
Ieoreheza
Ivas
West Point
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Ahah
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Wiening
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Wotarro
UY and
Coscareta Beneikel
Philadelphie
Jeferson Medical College
Chicagoor
Liverpool and
London and Globe Insurance
Liverpool
P Wiliams St
New York City
N. Y. IL
LCC
Insurance Commissioner
State OF Louisiana
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Orleans
J. G. Pepper
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IG Pepper
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W. Hunter
Atlan
J. J. Bennett
Jackson Street
Jackson Hill
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