Three gubernatorial candidates and their careers
A long profile of Georgia politicians Dupont Guerry J Pope Brown and Terrell. It traces Guerry birthplace Macon 1848 Civil War service law career and temperance push. Brown from Pulaski county farmer turned state official with railroad post. Terrell Meriwether born 1861 rises to attorney general with notable cases and political moves.
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Aso
Dupont Guerry
Bumter County
Hia Fe
Amertcus
Gueery
Georgia
Macon
Guerry
Public Property Fund
Park
Mr. Guerry
Hon Dee Hall
Bibb
Northern
Virginia
Lut
Georgia Militia
Atlanta
Griswoldville
Fannie Davenport
Americus
W. O. Kennedy
George I. Snowden
Davenport Guerry
Dupont Guerry, Jr
J. Pope Brown
State Railroad Commission
Terrell
Mr. Brown
Pulaski County
Wiliam J. Northen
Mercer University
Lfe
Brown
Pope Brown
General Assembly
Common Schools of
University of the State
State Agricultural &Olicy
Robert P Waddell
Trammell
Candler
Georgina
South Georgia
Meriwether County
W. T. Revill
Meriwether Vindicator
Senate
Joseph Meriwether
A. J. Enelson
W. C. Glenn
Fulton
J. H. Guerry
Pataula
Perfect Discipline Found Among Troops In Georgia
Colonel Park Woodward reported the Georgia Fifth Regiment Infantry encamped at Camp Warren Davis showed superb discipline and morale. Adjutant General Robertson endorsed the regiment's readiness and praised citizens of Dalton for hospitality. Officials noted potential proceeds from a August bazaar may fund other needs. Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne touted as a leading appetizer.
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Park Woodward
Warren Davis
Chear
Woodyard
Obear
Robertson
Georgia
Igvl
Cermo
Dalton
James W. Robertson
Woodward
Nobie F. Martin
Utica
Atlanta
Reunion of Forty-Third Georgia Veterans in Gainesville
The Forty third Georgia veterans will hold a reunion in Gainesville on August 20. Survivors of the unit and friends from other regiments are invited. Ample arrangements will be made for attendees comfort. A gala day is planned with politics excluded from the program.
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Gainesville
Georgia
Park for Colored People on Mary Street Opens
Policeman N. R. Heard builds a summer park for colored citizens on Mary Street near the streetcar line to Fort McPherson. A fifty foot long hall is heated and will host entertainments this summer. Salvation Army holds special services at the park this afternoon. Heard plans the park as a pleasant, objection-free resort for the colored community.
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Policeman Heard
Mary Street
N. R. Heard
Fort McPherson
Salvation Army
Heard Seya
Tobacco Prices Promised in Pee Dee Trade Note
In the Fes Dee Section a note signals good prices for tobacco. The message, dated July 27, highlights daily breaks and buyers in the Columbia CG area, noting centers and competition.
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Fes Dee
Alkahest Lyceum Bureau Offers Fine Attractions
The Lyceum Monthly notes rapid southern development shaping a new cultural push via the Alkahest system. It details departments from popular entertainment to village improvement and a rising network of organizers. Professor Andrew M. McConnell champions cooperative towns and a Renaissance in arts and Christian growth.
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Lyceum Monthly
Rochester
Lyceum
South
Kentucky
Mississippi
Texas
Hugh Middleton
Augusta
Georgia
Fred Emerson Brooks
Thomas Dixon
John Temple Graves
Misa Ida Benfey
Johnson
Imperial Ladies
Ralph Bingham
J. Williams Macy
John R. Clarke
Edwin L. Barker
Edward H. Frye
Mozart Symphony Club
de Barris Girl-Johnston Company
Eugenes May
Sara McDonald Sheridan
Roland D. Grant
Georgia State Band
Alkahest Institute
Alkahest
Marion Daniel McConnell
General Magazine Inc
Andrew M. McConnell
New South
Austin
McConnell
Atlanta
Pepin
Hostan
Alkabest
McConnall
Bridges
Hibernian Hall Opens as AOH Installs Officers
The Ancient Order of Hibernians installed officers for two divisions and formally opened their new hall at 55 South Pryor Street on a single floor of the Elle building. County President James Gillespie presided, administering obligations to elected officers. Division 1 officers include P. G. Keeney as president and Luke Bradley as vice president. Division 2 officers include James J. Ketley as president and E. P. Kenny as vice president. The AOH plans rapid membership growth and operates a library, reading room, billiard room, and hall, open to members and visiting friends from Fulton County. The national organization promotes friendship, unity, charity, and Irish nationality. A brief address by Rev. Father Gunn preceded songs and stories of Gaels’ trials and hopes.
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Order of Hibernians
Pryor Street
Elle
James Gillespie
Order
P. G. Keeney
Luke Bradley
Daniel Gavaghan
T. J. James
H. T. Connolly
James J. Ketley
E. P. Kenny
P. M. Hussey
James P. Flynn
W. 8. Manning
Fulton County
Canada
AOH
United States
Father Gunn
Mystery of Dead Man Killed by Engine Grips City
The unidentified man struck by a switch engine in Atlanta yards was repeatedly misidentified as Charlie Bassett of Fort Valley and C L Kinard of Sylvester. Relatives mourned as bodies were moved, telegrams denied death, and officials buried the stranger in a pauper’s grave after conflicting reports and inquests.
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Charlie Bassett
Far Valley
Fort Valley
Charlila Bassett
Texas
C. L. Kinard
Sylvester
Kinard
Atlanta
Georgia Railroad
Illen
Long Electric Railways Expand in South Carolina
South Carolinians back long electric railways as a Greenville to Piedmont twelve mile line is chartered under the Greenville Piedmont Traction Company with capital from Pennsylvania interests. Aiken to Augusta has already begun and plans for extending the Buffalo road toward Buffalo villa and White Rock Lithia Springs are discussed.
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South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
South
Buffalo Road
Pnion
Buffalo Villa
White Rock Lithia Springs
Glenh Springs
White Rock
Spettanburg
Beware Kidney and Bladder Disease Warns Doctor
Dr Hathaway proclaims kidney and bladder disease warning signs and urges prompt treatment. He touts a home treatment system, offers free consultation, and lists chronic conditions including vitality issues, stricture, rheumatism, female complaints, and skin diseases. Consultation and correspondence are confidential from Suite 33 Inman Building, Atlanta GA.
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DR. Hathaway
United States
Inman Building
Atlanta, Ga
Tor
Mystery Man Buried After Identity Mix Up
A dead man in Fort Valley caused confusion as locals misidentified him as Charlie Bassett. Letters and telegrams traced possible identities, but a Texan telegram proved he was alive. The body was buried in Potter's Field after coroner and undertakers gave up. Names Kinard and Bassett recur, with theories he was poor, robbed, or committed suicide. The case remains unsolved and the grave holds the truth.
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C. L. Kinard
Kinard
Joseph Clark
Fort Valley
Charlie Bassett
Thomas Clark
Tlanta
Charita Bassett
J. W. Mitchell
C. A. Lackie
Ed Harrison
Sidney Bassett
Potter’s Field
Potter's Fel. Co
Lakewood
Pennsylvania
Retter
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Ialkahest Lyceum Bureau
F. H. Russell
Iternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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Hibernian Hall
Ancient Order
Potter's Field
C. L. iKnard
Charley Bassett
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