Interesting Incidents in Longstreet's Life
A 19th century reminiscence recalls Lieutenant James Longstreet's Augusta visit in 1848, his warm Georgia reception, and how it influenced his later choice of residence. It covers his reputed stance as a steadfast fighter, his postwar acceptance of Union terms, and anecdotes from cadets, staff, and soldiers highlighting his leadership, nickname Old Pete, and personal kindness.
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General Toingstreet
Georgia Medical College
Augusta
Paul F Eve
James Longstreet
Eve
Indies
Longstreet
Georgia
South
S Uch
US Grant
New Orleans
Souern Bonar
Lee Dresident Ducts
Jackson
Stonewall Becaus
Manassas
Conmal Bee
Anderson
Terye
Tige Benolug
Rock
M- Dean
Gren
Langetreet
Pledm Sar
Levats
Tammean
Cupid
Sweet Water Park
Cihla Spings
4 Guaranteed Cure For Piles Patent Claim
An ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles with a six to fourteen day timeline and a money back refund offer. It mentions PAZOOINT MEN and a price of 500 dollars or cents, presenting a bold health remedy and trial period.
Emory Opens for Spring at Oxford Campus
Emory College Oxford resumed work after a fifteen day Christmas holiday suspension. Morning chapel exercises drew many old students and a surge of new faces as admissions quickened. President Dickey expects record enrollment by February 1 as the spring term begins.
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Emory Collge Oxford
Emory College
Worl Iless
Sanford
Dickey
Concord Has New Council
Concord has a newly elected city council sworn in for the year. RD Lee GM Ir on JH Gtrichland MOE Carreker and F ON Smith elected IM Smith as mayor. The administration begins under favorable conditions with a balanced treasury and well kept streets while the town plans continued tree planting and beautification.
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Concord
Soncod Ga
RD Lee
GM Iron
JH. Gtrichland
Moe Carreker
F ON Smith
IM Smith
Board of Health Sees Major Personnel Shakeup In City
The city faces a marked change in the board of health with the president and secretary roles vacant. Alderman George Sims succeeds Longina, Dr Cyrus Strickler replaces Dr Richardson, and GH Brandon takes Mr Carter’s seat. Benson of the second ward is serving as a long-time member and potential president as discussions center on leadership. Three names—Dr J N Brawner, Dr Vaughan, and WP Anderson—are mentioned for the secretary post, while an election of inspectors and superintendents looms, with no sweeping changes anticipated given strong service last year.
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Board of Health
Bony
Department Board of
Avasta
Board of Water Commissioners
Wemper
G H Richardson
Alee
Mandas
A Trickler
Suereinty
Heath
J On Brawner
J Vaughan
WP Anderson
Yeou
Maple Flake food promoted by Georgia state agent John M Green
John M Green, a renowned Atlanta figure, secures Georgia state agency for Maple Flake by Hygeale Food Company of Hath Creek. Green’s long career and vigor assure consumers of a quality product now adopted by about fifty grocers as a top seller on the market. The pasteurized product uses whole white and maple sap with other ingredients and is touted as pure and digestible for the brain and muscles. Castor named to succeed Burke in Philadelphia politics. George A Castor nominated despite late congressman Henry Burke.
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Ana Isa
Castor
Burke
Philadelphia
Te Thid
Todat
George A Castor
Ins Ltt
Elenry Bork
Turmoil in Uruguay Shuts Interior Travel
January 5 Montevideo reports a revolutionary movement in Uruguay interrupting interior telegraphic links. Authorities bar exit from the country without a passport as government troops pull back into the interior. Rebels reportedly gain support from across the Brazilian frontier.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Interior
I- 14
Part Woollard presents 1903 water works apportionment statement
Colonel Part Woollard, Atlanta water works manager, prepares a 1903 apportionment summary. It details operating expenses, new pumps, taps, meters, and reservoir work, plus balanceUnexpended costs and city council allocations from 1896 through 1903. The report notes no prior records before 1896.
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Part Woollard
Atlanta Waterworks Department
Selty
Y Sigef
Oe Sa
le Bustaing
Hidiant
Spelal Asphalt Peachtice
Peters
Alana
Atlanta
Meiner
Becuu
Pal City
Pallix
City Council Caucus Sets Vote on Police Commissioner Candidate
A city council caucus convenes this afternoon to choose a successor to Commissioner Jones, with J A Hynds Thomas H Goodwin and J Bowen initiating the call. The session aims to select a candidate to avoid public canvassing before the March election.
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Cis Hall
J A Hynds
Thomas H Goodwin
J Bowen
Woo Jones
Jones
Prac- Healy
Orland Nunnally
Nunnally Bras
Me Munnally
Ionea
Babes
Bright's Disease and Drake Palmetta Wines Adverts
An old medical advertisement promotes Drake Palmetta Wines as a cure for Bright's disease and kidney congestion. It claims the product relieves liver and kidney congestion, restores mucous membranes, cures catarrh and fever, and prolongs life. It promises free samples via Drake Formula Company in Chicago and Jacobs' Pharmacies in Atlanta.
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Bright
Doctor Bright Bright
Drake Formula Company
Drake Suilding
Chicago II
Athe Py Jacobs’ Pharmacies
Atlanta
Prince Cupid in Police Court
Prince Cupid, known for his flamboyant entrance, appeared in police court after a night’s disturbance and refusal to post bond. A friend deposited 5 collateral for his Thursday trial, following assurances of a fair hearing. The incident involved a crowd and police subduing attempts to remove him from a dawn patron-filled scene.
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Washington
Hawa
Congress
Jie
Hwang
Prineo Cupid
Lilluokalint
Robert Wo
Jonah
Maria
Fatally Burnt While Praying After Fire Tragedy
A young woman under eighteen years old in New Orleans suffered severe burns when an open flame engulfed her while attempting to prepare breakfast. Neighbors and friends mourn as the couple's popularity and community ties are noted amid the accident.
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Barnett
Wis
Cherles
Poweion
Thes
Marrel
Cedartown Bank Launches Alleges Large Eyewear Scheme
Local Cedartown report notes a bank issue involving claims of selling eyeglasses under a scheme. Authorities are investigating allegations of a significant eyewear operation connected to the town’s financial institutions. Authorities urge residents to verify any unusual offers or transactions with banks.
Unclear fragmentary note with political and naval references
Fragmentary 19th century style text mentions Uncle Joe, a check payment, a publishing cause, and naval/ship orders. Contains garbled names, dates, and places, with scattered phrases about endorsements and contracts. Several lines reference a Texas or Illinois context and vessels, but details are unreadable.
Richly Laden Sp Aidves. Sen Jimaso Jnowy 6 The Occi
A garbled report notes a shipment valued around 150 wheels of mille worth about 200000 shillings ending in Japan. It mentions a high value grasp across markets and a large transfer to an unnamed destination.
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Minx
Long Bireot
Longs
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Burnside
Gettysburg
Beery
Denger
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Longstreets
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Trongstree
Tim
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B W Trobe
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Lees
War Horse
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Rappahannock
Long Street
JF Edwards
Zachary Taylor
VicClaws
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Longsetmel
Wos Myeret
Leydeng
Longstreet Scorps
Jim
Kronville
Lisecom Pane
Tennesweather
Knoxville
Ilha
Maier & Serkele
Whitehall Street
EMORY
OR. C. F. Benson
Health Board
John M. Green
Pleare Reid Vallory S
Brazil
Huntsville
Spocal
F Conwy
Huntsville Weekly Republican
Republican Executive Committee
Gonwi
Mobile
Cormas
Ginky
Tom Thurman
Montgomery
O Robbins
Elmore
Dawsons Mill
Mount Pleasant
Financial Statement OF Water Department
Pala City
Water Pa
Ware
Department
Water Department
Investvlnt
City Council Caucus Today
Prince “Cupid
Hawaii
M Summers
Notre Dame Ind
Trust Company OF Georgia, Equitable Building
van Fe
Cocoa
Charley Lane
Rearth
Fey
Cedartown, GA
Bankis
Lapres
Elleman Bros
Guantangqmo
Felynaa Rank and Halford
YW Aghati
Gu Tuama
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall St
Hess Shoes
Stutégarter
Dr. Deimel
Linan
Orgives
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