Rest and Jerseys in a Georgia to Lake George Journey
July 17 entry from a long-time Atlanta resident describes leaving the city on a Southern railroad vestibule train for weeks of rest at Lake George. He recalls purchasing Jersey cattle in New Jersey and selling them later, noting talk of the Jersey farm near Atlanta and a desire for uninterrupted rest at SAUNTERER's REST.
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Atlanta
Southern Railroad
Lake George
W.D. Mann
New York
Sid Phelan
Wades
Tennella
Hunt
Entonton
Phelan
Piedmont
Washington
Sol
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Saeed
A Wealthy Farm Note on Cows and a Lake George Visit
The writer recalls prized cows that sustained a family during hard times, then travels by rail to Philadelphia and New York amid a blistering heat wave. He describes Philadelphia heat, New York crowds fleeing the sun, and reaches Lake George. There he details Hague and Saunterer’s Rest, Colonel Mann’s hospitality, the Gordon-style villas, the Fanita yacht, regatta plans, and local industry amid a missionary conference. Continuous scenes show summer leisure, notable guests, and the lake’s charms.
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New York Central
Lake George
Ake George
America
Waltonian
Colonel Mann
Ake
Catcho Venus
Thor
Waa
Wynne
Smart Set
Saunterer’s
Mr. Pattridge
the_ Berean church
Atlanta
Virginia
Mary
New York
Earl
New. York
Day
Snyder
Harry Wartrous
Commodore
Simpson
Sagamore
Hague
Silver Bay Hotel
Payne
Standard of Fame
Inent
Partsi
Ticonderoga
Amherst
Ethan Allen
Green Mountain
Burgoyne
Jessie Sexton
Harry Wartrous Haa
Regatta Club
Algaboards
Glenn
Falls
Barlow
United States Army
Bird S. Coler
Richard Henry Savage
Charley van Dorp
Louise
Winter
Henry
W. A. Rogers
Mills
Philippines
Marin
Vento
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief in Ad Claim
Mrs Hinkley of Indianapolis recounts a doctor advising an $800 operation with little survival chance, but says a 5 cent box of Pyramid Pile Cure restored her health. The ad asserts the product cures all forms of piles and offers a free mail order book from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich.
Monnish Sanitarium Fight Delays City Permit Decision
Council will decide at its August 6 meeting whether Dr Monnish may erect a structure on Peachtree Street and Forrest Avenue to be used as a sanitarium or a residence. H M Ashe threatens an injunction during his lease on the adjacent stable, complicating the issue as excavations halt and residents defend their position.
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W. Mennish
Peache@ street
Forrest Avenue
Uncil
Dr. Mennish
At Ia
Council
Monnishta
H. M. Ashe
Monnish
Ashe
Mounted
Buggy Mischance Ends With Damaged Vehicle
Report from Loyd street describes Jack Smith purchasing a horse and buggy, then the horse rearing and kicking. The mare and buggy shafting broke, the dash board was kicked out, and smith escaped to the ground. A negro man helped remove the harness as the shaft remained tangled. Smith vows not to attend church today. Also note a $150 reward for Stapleton’s killer in Webster county and a health advisory urging Prickly Ash Bitters for regularity.
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a.Morse
Jack Smith
Smith
Loyd Street
Mr. Smith
Children Leave Tuesday for Washington on Soap Company Trip
About 100 Georgia and Alabama children, winners of a soap wrapper contest, will depart Atlanta Tuesday morning by special Seaboard Air Line train for Washington. The trip and all expenses are paid by the Georgia Soap Company with Athens riders picked up en route. Mr and Mrs W W Manry will chaperone. W B Clements serves as train official.
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Washington
Atlanta
Georgia Soap Company
Georgia
Alabama
Soap Company
Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Manry
W. B. Clements
Seaboard
Fisherman Judge Major Carbaugh Spins Sea Tale
A past week anecdote from Major Carbaugh of the U S Army, a well known Atlanta figure, describes a fishing trip. Amid jokes and laughter, the colonel battles a line and a wary fish, with humorous flourishes about the catch and the boat, in a garbled verse-like reminiscence.
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Carbaugh
United States Army
Atlanta
Pata
Asphalt paving for Waitehall street approved by mayor
Mayor Mims approved an aldermanic resolution to advertise paving Whitehall Street with asphalt. Estimated cost 33 125 for pavement, 11 00 for grading, with funding from street railways city and property owners. Proposals expected next meeting, with bids to be studied and work to start soon.
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Mime
Whitehall Street
Clayton
Couucil
Atlanta
Trinity Avenue
Cooper Street
Council
Rass
Mims
Aldermanic Board
Ashpart
Seventh Ward
Cheating Charged In Trade Between Friends
Two men Blalock and McHan, trading horses, quarreled over faults and the deal broke. After reexamining the horses, McHan obtained Blalock's horse with some boots. Later new faults emerged, leading McHan to swear out a cheating and swindling charge. The case was settled and both kept their own horse.
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Blalock
McHan
J B Moody Is Wader Bond
Two revenue men Moore and Scott waited at a Douglas County moonshine still. At 6 J B Moody arrived to prepare to work but was stopped by the officers. Moody was required to post a $20 bond after meeting with Commissioner Colanitt.
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Wader
Bond
Moore
Scott
Douglas County
J. B.’ Moody
Moody
Commissioner Colanitt
Society Woman Praises Peruna In Early Spring Cure
Prominent Washington GA socialite Esther Lowe recounts benefiting daily from Peruna after catarrh fatigue and headaches. Letters from other society women claim Peruna strengthens a depleted nervous system and aids home life, with free home treatment offered via Dr Hartman at Columbus Ohio.
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Iss
Esther G. Lowe
United States
J. W. Reynolds
Elkton
Qghio
Wes
Peruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
George Mitchell to Hang Guilt Conclusive Conviction
George Mitchell of Chatham County was convicted of the crime of criminal assault and sentenced to be hanged in the first week of August. Governor Cand ler refused clemency, citing conclusive evidence and no grounds for doubt about his guilt. The crime occurred on Hutchinson's Island near Savannah against two women, both colored.
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George Mitchell
Chatham County
Candler
Mitchell
Hutchinson's Island
Savannah
Prison Commission
Coffee Habit Replaced by Postum Food Coffee Real People Testify
Hard to break coffee habit leads to nervousness sleepless nights and headaches. Grace Co. of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio recalls using Rostum Food Coffee after coffee caused trembling breath shortness and palpitations. Brother and Mr W. also switch and report improved health. Butter piece notes boiling tip.
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Mr. W
Grace Co. M
Cuyahoga Falls
Ofito
Jackson Shows Increase In North Georgia County Tax Digest
The Jackson County tax digest, received by Comptroller General Wright, shows a 190000 rise this year, totaling 2170472 in property value. Officials credit the growth to manufacturing machinery and town property, signaling prosperity in the northern Georgia county.
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North Georgia
Jackson County
Wright
Jackson
Gordon County
Ener Shea
Postal Telegraph Pole Dispute With Plant System
The Postal Telegraph and Cable Company argues unjust discrimination by the Plant system against it and in favor of Western Union. After receiving poles for its line, Plant system refused to haul them, prompting court permission to lay poles along the road. An appeal to the Georgia railroad commission seeks an order to compel hauling, with a hearing set for next Saturday.
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Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Western ‘Union Telegraph Company
Railroad ‘Commission
Western Union
Poéstal Company
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Fel and Roth‘tree
iby _ the commission
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Wed Wail
Stapleton
Candier
Secretary of State
Thomas Stapleton
Webster County
Wilms
Burkhart
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