First State Pair Held in Atlanta Rushed History
Retroactive feature outlines Atlanta’s first state fair of 1855 under the State Agricultural Society. It notes Atlanta’s early suitability for fairs, the executive roster, premiums, and the 1864 executive changes, urging a reunion and permanence of Atlanta as the fair’s site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Agricultural Society
Chat Cockery
W. G. Whitby
Atlante
Whiddy
Fulfifey
State Agricultural Society of Georgia
The
Southern Central Agricultural Society
Eisel Tippecotey Sekt Promoted for Dyspepsia Cure
An old advertisement describes acid dyspepsia or heartburn as caused by fermentation in a weak stomach. It touts Eisel Tippecotey Sekt as a rapid, safe remedy for all forms of dyspepsia from Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisel Tippetedey
Stuart
F. A. Btuart Co
Merizall
Train Wreck Near Bantanello Injures No One Seriously
Passengers on Elperton Branch freight train No 2 derail near Bantanello six miles from Toeton at 3 pm. Seven or eight freight cars and one passenger coach overturned but only minor bruises reported. conductor Johnson quickly moved passengers to safety in Tocana. Notable riders included I L Candier, brother of Governor Allen D Candler, William Hughes, L B Bergstrom, L K Ewing, and Colonel Horton of Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toeton
Elperton
Southerp
Bantanello
Johnson
Tocana
I. L. Candier
Allen D. Candler
Willam Hughes
Bergstrom
L. K
Ewing
Colonel Horton
Atlante
Military orders path to Savannah and Anniston
Fragmentary dispatch orders men of the second infantry to proceed to Buvenagh with marching details unclear. The text is damaged and names and dates are partially unreadable.
Confederate Veterans Gather for Ninth Georgia Reunion in Charleston
Georgia division of United Confederate Veterans calls camps to elect delegates, arrange transportation and lodging for the May reunion in Charleston. Evans orders prompt preparations and large attendance, with railroad rates cited and official notice to publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans of Georgia
Association
Charleston
Ith
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
Atlanta
Evans
Georgia Division
Oruer
United Confederate Veterans
D. C
Uvh
Ajate
Chhirleston
Sth
Te Loth
Mass Meeting Plans Outlined for Woman's Cooperative Home
Members of the Woman's Cooperative Association will meet at the Y M C A rooms at 11 tomorrow to discuss offers for houses to serve as a temporary home for the institution. Mrs Porter King explains the aim is to aid working women and aged women, with rooms, board, and services for 5 to 10 dollars monthly. admissions already funded for the aged women department.
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Woman's Co-operative Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Sielar
Porter King
Co-Operative Association
Working Girls’ S
Home For
Ag Sugeeruva
Nrloes
Unteus
Tien Ie
Shane
Pest
Ald Fem
Million Dollar Cotton Mill Planned for Decatur Alabama
Decatur Alabama March 11 Special A million dollar cotton mill is to be built at the site of the United States Rolling Stock Company on the Decatur land. A. Strauss Co of New York now holds the property after a lengthy dispute with the Rolling Stock company and the Decatur Land Company. The deal includes a stipulation the mill will be erected within six months, delayed previously by litigation.
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Decatur
Ala
New Decatur Gata
United States
Decatur Land Company
Land Company
Delag
A. Strauss & Co
New York
Burglary at General Merchant Store in New Decatur
A New Decatur general merchandise store was entered last night and goods worth several hundred dollars stolen after burglars broke two plate glass windows with a block of wood. Two men, one white and one black, were arrested and placed under $1,000 bond. the white suspect is named Solon Kell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Ala
Decatur
General Merchantize
Johnson
Solon Kell
Opposition grows over Alabama constitutional convention
In Montgomery March 31 a special report says doubts surround the statewide vote on holding a constitutional convention. Opposition is hardening or organizing, with even the north in doubt as the outcome hinges on county nominees and the character of men nominated.
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Alabama
Stontgomery
Als
Tragedy in Babrosh as Cosgrove fatally stabs Simpson
In Decatur Alt on March 11 Jim Cosgrove and Jim Simpson fought in Syke's barroom. Cosgrove drew a knife and stabbed Simpson twice, the fatal wound penetrating the hollow of the neck. Both men were drinking. Cosgrove fled the scene, alarmed bystanders and police in pursuit.
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A. Babroch
Sim Cosgrove
Jim Simpson
Decatur
Alt
Jim Cosgrove
Syke
Simp‘son
Ater
Simpson
Comgrove
Bolivia Peace Talks Involving Contending Forces
Lima dispatch reports Bolivian conflict leaders considering a proposed arrangement. Proposals are under review by the opposing sides, with hopes for a successful result and a deescalation of the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Bolivia
Semi-centennial of Georgia Medical Association in Macon
The Georgia Medical Association marks its fifty year anniversary with three day sessions in the Macon Academy of Music from April 1 to 3. Emory Speer to welcome. Howard J Williams and other officers announced. numerous papers listed on topics from ether anesthesia to appendicitis. readings, discussions, and bylaw observations to govern paper submissions and publication.
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Medical Association of Georgia
Academy “of Music
Macon
Aline 18 Ormonization Eftystent Ten Ne Omenee
Howard J
Williams
M. D
J. G. Hopkins
Vf. D
Thomasville
J. H. Goss
M.D. Athens
R. H. Taylor
M.D. GriMin
E. €. Goodrich
M.D. Au-gusta
Charles Hicks
Dublin
H. B. Med
Emory Spear
DeSlanssure Ford
Augusta
Hays Bren
Dunbar Roy
M.D
Atlanta
Willis F. Westmoreland
H. R. Slack
LaGrange
M. ¥. Carson
Grifin
A. A. Davidnor
J. L. Fiers
M D
Gavannah
Joseph Price
Philadelphis
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a gentle tonic for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles. It claims science supports kidney disorders as root causes and promises cures, sample bottles, testimonials, and orders via The Atlanta Sunday Constitution.
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Brigint
Alood
Atlanta
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Hinghamton
Medical lectures and student activities at local college
A sweep of notes covers medical topics and papers by A W Calhoun W B Glimer M D, J L Campbell and others, plus remarks on teaching methods by Prof Stanson. Also reported are Emery Chorus Club meetings, Pentathalon prep, and a planned musical, with sports practice and a Georgia visitor, Mr. John W. Hurst, arriving for a Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry of
Turner
Georgia
Stanson
Brannan
Math Low
Columbia University
Hranson
Emery Boys
Emery Chorus Club
A. ¥. Bradley
Joh. W. Hurst
Atlanta
Emory Students Hear Branson Lecturer on Pedagogy
Professor Branson of Athens State Normal School closed a series of Emory lectures on teaching. The famed orator spoke with clarity and force, engaging students with concise analysis and vivid language. His address focused on motivation and the aims of instruction to strengthen American education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson
State Normal School
Oxford
C. Branach
Athens
Emory
Branson
Agence
Mare, Trang Rb
Great Demand for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Manager Martin reports a heavy sale of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the Pierson drug store on Whitehall Street. Demand surges as customers seek relief from la grippe and hope to prevent pneumonia, with Frank Edmonson continuing to stock the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabash Ave
Jackson Street
Chicago
Frank Edmonson
Whitehall Street
Chamberlain
Martin
Pierson Arog
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Thomas Stocks
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Mark A. Cooper
Bartow County
PF. M. Nightingale
Dougherty County
J. M. Davidson
Greene County
W. J. Eye
Hammond County
B. A.sorsby
Muscogee
Thomas
Baldwin
Aug
Jones
Chatham
Rowland
Linton
Clarke County
Richard Perera
Fulton County
Benjamin E. Stiles
James Camak
W. M. D'Ane
Aulunta
D. Lea
D. Redmond
Tn Central
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Watts
Devon
J. G. Young
Durham Bill
JC. Aycock
A. Hamilton
J. Ht
Tower
Harness-horne
J. W. Watts
New
Oxfordshire
New Oxfordshire
F M" Young
J. “Rowland
Mark A Cooper
William Sanford
Hibe
Geareia Institution For the Blind
J. A’ Pane
W. D. Carr
Jennett
J. T. Payne
Bread Com
I. Merritt
James Wilson
Colt
J. Nreggie
J. W. Maloney
Morris
Miss le Hansell
Marietta Leather Company
Dorale
William Wright
Daniel Johnson
T. Thompeon
FL. Jones
B. F. Swanton
Skcuay Alt
W. H
Tinhmond
Richard
Osage
D. Demarest
E. Parsons
MB. Heexie
A. M. Cozart
Mr. Nash
S.C. el
Diller & Andrews
M. J .Kirkpatrick
Bureau
J. Winship
J. R. Wallace & Bro
R. H. May
Bugs Avanta Iron Works
Farris
John Maler
A. A. Sharpe
Sloan & Onnman
Smith & Ezrard
W. Dill
Hanletter & Co
Jones, David & Gampball Dentistry
L. “‘Welser
Plaster of Paii
H. “Branmuller
J.C. Lemmins
H. Jones
Gordon
J. F. Green
A.M. Carter
W. Berry
Misa
Berry
H. ‘Tomlinson
Emard
D. Low
Morgan—Winahip & Co
Gto
Esercon Agra
G. WY
Ilbh
Wit
Deal Rg
W. Bish
A. Moana
H. Camp
Oglethorpe
G. W. Read
Mina S. A Hightower
Richmond
Hong Kong
W. S Fates
HL Chapman
J. F. Harrin
Lucy Jane Read
G W. Goss
J. A. Harri Ghild
J. Stovall
Ella Cine
Misa Maria J. Brown
Afies Mona ‘Brown
Ol “Taliaferro
Charles Axt
Vineyard
Spalding
H. L. Deane
EK. Horton
G. N. Simmons
J. McWhorter
Walton
G. Marrow
J. F. Trippa
W. W. Cooksey
Jennet
Mary Clark
J. A. Clark
Mark A.cooper
FM. Nightingale
Orst
David W. Lewis
J. J. Gresham
Bibb
John Bonner
Hancock
L. Mercer
Lee
Society
Uma
Permament
Patton County
Savanneh
Anniston
Alm
iBecond Infantry
Buvenagh
Ibattaon
General Brans
John. A. Miller
Wohen
Manbbers of
Ria, Talis
Home For Girls
Emory Speer
Crawford W. Long
B. Jones
Of.d
Morgans
W. H. Beott
Savannah
Ng Lesa
Warrentea
Beest Owe Boen
Rae Sims
C. Benedict
W. E. Fitch
A. W. Calhoun
Mla
W. B. Glimer
St. 3
Graham
W. L. Story
Bucamore
Tafiaferro
R. A. Kime
MB. Hutchine
W. P. Nicolson
Carbuncka
Iver H. Byford
M.D. Garteraville
W. N. Edenfield
Alex ‘W. Gillng
James B. Baird
Willams
Goldsmith
M. M
Tepler
Whitewell St
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