Georgia secretary of state reports 1908 charter activity and banking trends
Secretary of State Phil Cook's annual report shows 12 railroad charters in 1908 totaling 275 miles and $1.81 million capitalization, down from prior years. Nineteen state banks were chartered with $1.63 million capital, including Realty Trust Company of Atlanta. The piece notes calls for savings banks legislation and urges official surveys for nine new counties, plus action to clear land title frauds from early 1800s.
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Central Georgia Power Company
Atlanta
Macon
Albany
Realty Trust Company of
American Banking and Trust Company
Romie
Cook
R. E. Park Mepesacu
Clo
Georgia
Legalir
Athens Lodge 790 elects officers at meeting
WR Bancroft The Athens Lodge 790 B P O E held a lively Elks meeting at the Elks Home on Broad Street. Officers for the year were elected including Edward Bancroft exalted ruler and G E Deadwyler leading knight. Col M G Michael chosen wake grand lodge representative for Los Angeles. Next week installation set with Bancroft to appoint an esquire and chaplain.
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Athens
Elks Home
Broad Street
Edward Bancroft
G. E. Deadwyler
Edwin N. Cobb
C. C. Birchmore
G. H. Palmer
W. C. Davis
T. T. Hollingsworth
Tyler
A. C. Erwin
D. P. Haselton
W. C. Jordan
J. W. Camak
Col
M. G. Michael
Wake Grand Lodge
Los Angeles
Cal
FE. Bancroft
Bancroft
Rabbi Blechman Arrives to Lead Athens Hebrew Congregation
Rabbi Blechman of New York has arrived in Athens to serve the Hebrew congregation for several weeks and may remain permanently as rabbi. He conducted services last night and impressed attendees with his rare ability and deep consecration.
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Rabbi Blechman
New York
Athens
Blechman
Dr Elkin Addresses Clarke County Medical Society
Dr W S Elkin Jr a leading Atlanta druggist spoke to Clarke County Medical Society at city hall urging closer ties between druggists and physicians. The meeting was attended by city druggists and ended after 6 30 p m with broad approval.
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DR. Elkin
W.S. Elkin, Jr
Jleading Druggists
Atlanta
Clarke County Medical Society
Elkin
Compton Wife Killed Crossing Georgia Bridge in Macon
Mrs Emogen Compton 35, traveling with her 12 year old son Tom, was struck and killed by a Georgia passenger train at Walnut Creek near Macon while crossing a bridge. Her husband Dick Compton, already serving a life term for murders in Athens, faces further tragedy as investigators and officials explore the incident and possible earlier crimes.
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Emogen Camp
Georgia
Macon
Athens
Pot
Compton
Ett
Emoge Compton
den of Georgia
al Walnut Creek
Tom
Augusta
Dick” Compton
Hanson to Speak at City Chamber Meeting on April 22
JOR HANSON will address the local chamber of commerce at its annual gathering on April 22. Major Hanson and General Manager Scott of the Georgia line are expected to attend along with Presidents Finley and Garrett who will also speak. Tickets at two dollars may be available to nonmembers. visitors from other cities will be guests.
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R J. F. Hanson
al of Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
R Hanson
Major Hanson
Peat
Scott
The
Georgia
Finley
Uthern
Garrett
Moss
Grand Lodge of Georgia Odd Fellows
Athens
Oliver
Messrs
C. T. Young
R. W. Bailey
C. A. Vanderleith
A. J. Watson
Camp meeting and tragedy at city hall events
At Cobb Delorey camp meet in the morning veterans gathered for annual business and officer elections. A separate incident recounts a train collision where a woman died after being struck near a bridge while a boy survived. Athens funeral planned. Mayor Miller defends his actions in not aiding transport.
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Cobb-Delorey Camp
Anderson
Athens
Miller
A. L. Miller
Mr. Jones
Waycross
Calendar of Clarke Superior court session opens in Athens
Clarke Superior court convenes April 12 under Judge Brand with a full criminal and civil docket. Notable items include Will Hawkins trial for murder and multiple divorce cases, plus sessions through April 22 and a planned 1910 Grand Lodge visit to Athens. Local lodges and officials marshal support for hosting the event.
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Clarke Superior Court
Brand
Will Hawkins
Williams
Central of Georgia Ry. Co
Clemson Beats Georgia 2 0 In Pretty Game Of Ball
Clemson defeated Georgia 2 to 0 in a Southern Conference style game played in Clemson. McCleskey mishandled a grounder and Jeffords stole second, leading to Coles delivering a two run triple and Cochran scoring on his single. Georgia connected only two hits and made four errors while Wood allowed five hits. Waldrop and Brannon expected to start Saturday.
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Clemson
D. C
Georgia
McCleskey
Jeffords
Coles
Cochran
Wood
Derrick
Beggs
Bostwick
Waldrop
Brannon
Visitor from Augusta Tours Athens Says City Grows
Mr. Harry Charbonnier of Augusta, longtime Athens resident, visits the city on business and remarks on the tremendous strides Athens has taken in recent years. He praises the Hotel Georgian as one of the Souths finest establishments and notes his delight in the citys progress.
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Harry Charbonnier
Augusta
Athens
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Secretary OF State
WR. Bancroft
Athens Lodge
Heverabbi
Dr. Blechman
Fears & Sons
Tom Compton
Jor Hanson
Central
Irgia
erFortant
Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows
West Virginia Land Co
C. of Ga. Ry. Co
Southern Ry. Co
City of Athens
Barrett
Lyndon
Mitchell
Council of Athens
A. H. Hodgson
Perry
Athens Terminal Co
Farbstein
Athens Terminal
Haudrup
Fowler
Jackson
Gantt
E. Ss. Lyndon
S. Y. Lyndon
Moss & Bondurant
Stroud
Central of Ga
Ry. Co
Delphi
Chandler
Horton
Mayor and
Chamberlin
Booth & McElroy
Malcom
Athens Mfg
Griffeth & Welch
Athens Mfg. Co
Hester
Hartford Fire Insurance
Pittard
McJohnson
Moody
Vonderall
Brown
Hinsley
Ray
South Georgia
Arnold & Abney
Heinz’s DM
Whit
Arnold & Atney
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