Ex-Ga. Convict Ed Anderson Recaptured After 21 Years
Atlanta report says Ed Anderson, released on liberty twenty one years ago, was recaptured after escaping in 1898 from Laurens. He served four years, was leased to a saw mill, fled after five months to Florida, then returned to Georgia and was recognized and seized.
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Atlanta
Stripling
Jean Valjean
Georgia
Ed Anderson
Laurens
Amoskeag
Eastman
Florida
Wanted a Wife hoax ends as confrontation in Atlanta
Dr J Frazee chiropodist faced a prank when a Sunday paper ad claimed he sought a wife. A crowd gathered at his home on Monday, he declared he was married and fought off the intruders, sustaining injuries before escaping through a gateway. The assailants pursued him but he did not identify the prankster.
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Atlanta
J. Frazee
Anna Held to Present Diamond Studded Stockings in Atlanta
Atlanta welcomes Anna Held to the theatre as stockings valued at 250000 dollars dazzle with embedded diamonds. The show promises other famed beauties including Gertrude Hoffman and Lady Constance Richardson in upcoming attractions.
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Atlanta
Anna Held
Anna
Gertrude Hoffman
Constance Richardson
Ethel Reveals Rainy Day Habit in Household Parley
A light exchange shows Ethel telling her mother she never wears silk stockings at home. The wry humor frames domestic frugality as a rainy day precaution.
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Ethel
Piano needed for Oak Hill School in Jackson GA
Wanted to rent a piano at once for the Oak Hill School in Jackson Georgia. Address is Miss Florence Route 2.
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Oak Hill
Florence
Jackson, Ga
Notice of Corn Club Measurers in Butts County
Notice lists 10 appointed members to measure land and corn for the county corn club and assigns a club boy per team. Districts named include Buttrill Coody Dublin Indian Spring Iron Spring Jackson Towaliga Worthville with pairs of measurers. Reports due before October 30 1913 to C S Mappox local Agent.
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Butts County Corn Club
Corn Club
Buttrill
Walter Moore
J. B. Childs
Worthville
J. R. Kitchens
H. M. Cawthoun
C.S. Mappox
Accident at McCord's Mill Pond Wounds Three
Two African American residents were accidentally shot Monday at McCord's Mill pond by a dropped pistol. A woman was hit in the leg and a man in the arm. the bullet lodged in a wall nearby. Authorities say the pistol discharged once in the mishap.
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McCord's Mill Pond
Butts County Live Stock Association Meets Saturday
The Butts County Live Stock Association announces a meeting. Sheriff Crawford, the new president, urges full attendance and asks all who can attend to be present Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Butts County
Alexis Commandery hosts visiting Knights Templar meeting
A group of Knights Templar from Monticello joined the Alexis Commandery No. 22 Knights Templar for a lodge meeting on Tuesday night. Degree work was performed for several visiting and local candidates.
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Knights Templar
Monticello
Alexis Commandery No. 22
Atlanta Business Week Promises Trade Growth Ahead
Trade in dry goods and staple lines remains good in Atlanta with building permits rising after a drop last year. Seasonal weather has spurred brisk demand while retail trade stays fairly active. Collections meet expectations and further gains are anticipated as cotton is harvested.
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Atlanta
Dun’s Weekly
Farmers Co-Operative Fire Insurance Board Meeting Notice
Notice invites policy holders to attend the annual meeting of the board of directors on October 7. The gathering is described as an important business meeting for stakeholders of Farmers Cooperative Fire Insurance Co.
Jackson Aims To Rally Football Team This Fall
There is a chance that Jackson will field a football squad this fall consisting of high school boys or town young men, or both. Local athletics supporters push to form a strong gridiron team this season.
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Jackson
Slaughter Secures Jackson Post Office Appointment
Mr J J Slaughter gains Jackson postmaster role with Bartlett’s endorsement and a likely start around October 1 1914. Mrs A B Harp, resigning for health, held the post since her husband’s death. John McDonald may stay as assistant postmaster.
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Jackson
I. J. Slaughter
Slaughter
Bartlett
A. B. Harp
John McDonald
Fall Millinery Season Opens With Conservative Styles
The fall millinery season opened Tuesday with a crowd of visitors admiring new hat styles at local parlors. The emphasis is on modest trimming, small sizes, and black dominating the palette, with Jackson merchants securing top milliners to boost a successful opening.
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Jackson
Atlanta Jews Prepare for Hebrew New Year in October
The Jewish community of Atlanta plans large observances for Rosh Hashanah starting October 2 marking the 5674th year. The season includes Yom Kippur, the Feast of Tabernacles on October 16, Hanukah near Christmas, and Passover on April 11.
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Atlanta
Temple
Jerusalem
Dr. A F White Receives Appointment to State Medical Board
Friends of Dr. A F White of Flovilla congratulate him on his appointment by Governor Slaton to the newly created State Medical Board. The two year term begins immediately and the eight member board oversees medical practice in the state.
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A. F. White
Flovilla
Slaton
News of the Week Epigrams From a Turbulent Era
A digest of curious and sensational items notes the oyster crop thriving, Miss Jean Connell inheriting two million dollars, a Boston man told he would die if he sneezed, Taft’s weight drop, a Trenton man’s marriage to his stepchild, Atlanta’s dilapidated governor’s mansion, Mayor Gaynor’s wake drawing crowds, wireless advances for night photography, America importing beef from Argentina, North Dakota child drownings, Atlanta bank receivers paying a dividend, and a 1907 bank failure at Christmas.
German Students Expelled Over Kaiser Beer Feast Refusal
Several abstainers at a German university were expelled for refusing to join a beer feast held in honor of the Kaiser. The incident underlines loyalty tests and disciplinary actions in the education system of the era.
Prominent Butts Citizen Mr T J Davis Dies At 56
Mr T J Davis age 56 prominent Butts citizen dies at home near Jenkinsburg after months of illness. Funeral at County Line church conducted by Rev Z E Barron with Masonic honors. Davis longtime Jenkinsburg Masonic chaplain mourned by wife and seven children.
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T. J. Davis
Butts
Jenkinsburg
Davis
Z. E. Barron
County Line Church
Masonic Lodge
Uncle Sam Bread Requested by Paul Nolen & Co
A call directs Paul Nolen & Co to arrange shipment of Uncle Sam Bread described as pure and wholesome. No additional details on quantity or delivery date are provided.
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Paul Nolen & Co
Uncle Sam
Farmers Co-Operative Fire Insurance Co Annual Meeting Called
The board of directors of the Butts county division will hold its annual meeting at the court house on the first Tuesday in October 1913. Policy holders are invited to attend. J. M. McMichael Agt F. L. Walthall Pres.
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Farmers Co-Operative Fire Insurance Co
Butts County
Court House
J. M- McMichael
Agt
F. L. Walthall
Pres
Barber’s Quip Reflects On a Man Who Won’t Have Anything
A clipped line from a 19th century column notes that And Plenty of St. Harteur is what the barber bestows on man who won’t have anything but I shave, illustrating a wry urban joke about frugality and vanity in barber culture.
Exhortation for Corn Club Boys on Yields and Reports
Wm. Bradford Asst. Agent calls attention to boys with poor corn yields and urges full reports. All such members should measure their yields and attend the county contest with final reports and ten best ears. Awards consider yield profit report and exhibit. careful work wins. Begin preparing for 1914 corn crop.
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Boys’ Corn Club
Bradford
Asst
Agent Corn Clubs
Mr J W Guest Killed by Train in Jenkinsburg
Mr J Will Guest of Jenkinsburg was struck by a Southern Railway locomotive and killed instantly early last Saturday. His mangled body was found hours later, identification took effort. He leaves a widow and several children. funeral and interment were held from the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church. He was 44 years old.
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J. Will Gueet
Jenkinsburg
Southern Railway
Guest
Preston Family Hosts Blount Barbecue
Mr. W. M. Preston and Miss Alma Preston attended a barbecue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Jones of Blount. Guests included Miss Lee Jones and many local families. meat was prepared by W. D. Dupree.
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W. M. Preston
Nice
Alma Preston
A. R. Jones
Blount
Lee Jones
F. A. Mayo
W. A. Jones
Charlie
W. IF. Coleman
Fleming
Guy
Clint
C. B. Butler
Circus Arrives in Jackson This Friday
Advertising car for Sangers Greater European Shows tours Jackson today to drum up a Friday appearance on October 10. The circus will arrive by special train and stage a 10 A.M. street parade. Organizers promise a circus and menagerie surpassing any prior visit to Jackson.
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Sangers
Jackson
Nolen and Co to Send You Wholesome Goods
Local trader Nolen and Co announces a forthcoming shipment of wholesome goods. The notice promises reliable products and timely delivery, highlighting trusted service and customer satisfaction assurances.
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Weekly Business Letter
J. J. Slaughter
John E. Gunn
Mr Gunn
North Baptist Church
New York
Gunn
AF. White
Jéan Connell
New Castle, Pa
Boston
Taft
Trenton, N.J
Gaynor
New York City Hall
America
Argentina
North Dakota
Real Bank of Atlanta
MR. J. W. Guest
MR. Preston
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