Clarke County DAR Records Highlight Historic County Files
A Clarke County DAR committee inspected county offices and found bound local newspapers from the 1850s and tax digests dating to 1829 with later volumes to 1879. The effort aims to verify accurate records for historians and genealogists, noting Clarke has the best showing of third records in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Chapter
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Clarke
Rntel
Elijah
Yearlong Auto Tour Stops in Commerce on National Highway
Hon T C Treadwell of New York and party spent a night in Commerce on a summer to spring motor tour across the United States. He bragged the car has not needed a repair since June and carries tools for on road fixes. The group praised Commerce and Jackson County farming en route to Greenville and Virginia battlefields, aiming to reach New York in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Treadwell
New York City
C. S. Parks
New York
Commerce
New York National
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
California
Treadwell
Jackson County
Greenville
S. C
Virginia
Governor approves commission act on Will Mitchell pardon denial
Governor Joseph M. Brown confirmed the prison commission's decision to refuse a pardon for Will Mitchell, jailed in Thomas county for a year-old assault on Miss Lucille Linton. The report notes official acceptance of the commission action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Joseph M. Brown
Prison Commission
State of Georgia
Will Mitchell
Thomas County
Lucille Linton
Oatmeal Trade Question Poses Britains Purchases
The fragment questions why Great Britain buys oatmeal from the United States and comments on rivals and packaging in sealed climates. It lacks clear details or a named event to establish a full news item.
Quality painting by Martin Bros and Parr estimates
Short notes promote Martin Bros. shoe and painting services. It highlights skilled workmanship, Clayton St location in the Tuck Building, and Chas. W. Parr for painting with careful estimates and guaranteed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Bros
Clayton St
Tuck
Clayton Street
Chas. W. Parr
Martin Bros., Tuck Building
Real Estate and Miscellaneous Notices in Athens Markets
Multiple classified items list for sale and rent in Athens including For Sale Mahogany Show Case and upright Piano, For Rent several cottages and a seven room house, Lost diamond ring and pocketbook, Fire Insurance offers from Lipscomb & Co and Erwin & Company, a 10 day New York trip ticket, and a Chicago board of trade holiday notice. Includes contact references to S. C. Black, Hutchins, Jester, Lipscomb, Jones, Banner office, and Athens Electric Railway Co.
Application to open near beer business in Athena
Notice states 10 J. and Mitchell have made application to the mayor and council to open a near beer business at 186 Wall Street in Athena Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Athena
Athens Athletic Association Suspends Activities Until Fall
Glenn Colby of the Athens organization will rejoin Riverside Military Academy Gainesville as athletic director after Frank Anderson resigns. Colby to reorganize the Athens Athletic Club in September with plans for renewed boxing and wrestling events upon return.
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Glenn Colby
Athens’ Organization
Athens Athletic Association
Riverside Military Academy
Gainesville
Frank Anderson
Anderson
Colby
Riverside Association
Athens ‘Athletic Club
Riverside
Athens
River and Harbor Appropriations Bill Advances
Washington reports the River and Harbor appropriation bill nearly ready for senate reporting, projected at about 52 million dollars with 7 to 10 million not chargeable to current revenues. Senator Simmons says the measure endorses a broad waterway policy, supports annual funding, and aims for timely completion of meritorious projects under War Department guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
F. M. Simmons
North Carolina
Committee On Commerce
House
Continental
United States
Senator Simmons
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Board of Engineers
War Department
Congress
South
Buffalo
N. Y
Rivers
Hartoland
Notice of near beer business at Thames Street
A notice dated April 6 1910 states near beer business activity at 177 Thames Street in Wo. J Mf Burgh signs.
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Thames Street
Postmaster Race Chooses Popular Ballot at Fishkill Landing
A unique election was held at Fishkill Landing to decide by popular vote which candidate should be postmaster. Four candidates vied for the job, each backed by a distinct group, as residents cast ballots in the unusual local contest.
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Fishkill Landing
Kansas City Mayor Election Seen With Utility Control Debate
A hot mayoral contest in Kansas City centers on control of public utilities. Republican Darige A. Brown and Democrat Andrew F. Evans vie for the office amid questions of city management and utility oversight.
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Kansas City
Darige A. Brown
Andrew F. Evans
Harpe and Flynn Compete for Pittsburg Club Role
Harpe and Flynn race to determine who will play first base for the Pittsburg club. They are near even in fielding while Flynn edges ahead in hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpe
Flynn
Pittsburg
T & Shade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Columbia Fire Insurance. CO
Erwin & CO
Auto Party
Commerce, Ga
Miss Linton
Banner
Atlanta
Lipscomb & Co
the National Bank of
Georgia
Resources
Compan'steeee Wees Wen
U.S
U. S
James White
Gant al C. F. Stephenson
Notacy Public
INC
Soa
Lipscomb &Co
S. C. Black Orpington Eggs
Cook’s Strain
J. C. Hutchins
Dearing St
Pulaski Street
D. Sledgett
Park Avenue
C. Upson
Cobb Street
W. A. Jester
Prince Avenue
Courthouse
Bickers
Athens Electric Railway Co
Harry Hull
Cable &Sons
P. O
Fire Insurance
Maxwell
H. B. Sparks
Son C
Erwin & Company
Steve Wood
Iwitch J
Jester
Tomanto
Ponde- Tosa
Matchless
Trucker
Barpee
Crystal Theater
Deadwyter Stables
Mea
W. R. Booth
Hull Street
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Holly
Jan Cn Eee
Cae Ee
Liverpool
Oceae
Huggins
China House
THE
China
Broad Street
Ben H. Barrow
C. D. Campbell
Chas
Parr
J. Mf, Burch
Arning
Ey Eset Opean
A. Scudder
Jeweler
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