Threatening note sent to chief McKie and linked threat
The Athens terror note targets Chief McKie with a chilling message, prompting investigators to trace the anonymous sender. The story ties to Tom Davenport formerly of Southern Manufacturing and a past Masonry-related incident in Toccoa, with Davenport recalling an assault tied to demands for Masonry secrets.
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Athens
McKie
Tom Davenport
Southern Manufacturing
Teccon
Devenport
Inpwrt
Sr Hospital
Aml
Seaboard
Mr. Davenport
Decatur
Buford
Toccoa
City Commissioners Hold Busy Session and Award Contract
A long county commissioners meeting reviewed auditors and department matters. Mayor and aldermen discussed street improvements and the bridge repair on One Street. The Art Metal Co. received a $400 contract for roller shelving and cabinet files in the clerk’s office at the courthouse. Payment was ordered for sidewalk work around the courthouse grounds.
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Pouthie
Cnmitas
Diptaree
Enuell
Art Metal Co
Court House
Watts
Tierty Eit Ie Brelee
Bronehe
County Physician Contract Awarded to Dr A M Fullilove
At the regular monthly meeting of commissioners HM Fullilove was awarded the county physician contract. The bid covers medicines, surgical work, visits, and reporting to the prison commission. Payment is seventy five dollars per month, deemed reasonable for the scope of work. A three room house is for rent on Herring Street at six dollars monthly. phone 305.
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Yeste Te
Fullilove
Prison Commission
Herring Street
J. H. Haudrup
Grand and Traverse Jurors Named for Athens Term
The April term in Athens opens with jurors listed for the Grand and Traverse panels. Notable names include Griffeth of Athens, McDonald of Apple Valley, Herndon of Crawford, Mose of Athens, Kelley of Jefferson, and Hawkins of Crawford, among many Clarke and Oglethorpe residents. The list spans Athens, Jefferson, Comer, Watkinsville, and surrounding towns, reflecting a busy session of the court.
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Grand Jury
Vous
Griffeth
Atenas
Clarke
Kelwonl A. McDonald
Apple Valley
Edson
Thos
Go Titehcock
Colbert
Madi Soni
Chas
Ho Newton
Athens
Henry TD
T. Comer
Ane
HO Mealor
Andrew J. Thrown
Frank HH Rowden
Win M. Crone
Clarence TO Hussey
Ashin
Thos FE Herndon
Crawford
Oste Tierpeee Retz
Janes
Bostwick
Mote
Clarence Vo
Tiewhiens HW
Wawkins
Ortterhare
Isha HH
Mobley
Jefferson
Jacke
James Barrow
Oscar P. Braselton
Pendergrass Jackson
F-Bacon
Madison
Aferican
Jno
D. Mose
Thos. B. Wooten
Jas. P. Kelley
Robt
D. Slaton
Lexington
Oglethorpe
Produce available at William son’s market
Readable text notes vegetables including bell peppers snap beans lettuce Florida cabbage asparagus spring onions radishes beets available at William son’s.
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Florida
Williamson's
Barkoot Amusement Co to Headline City Carnival Week
City officials blocked licenses for the Cosmopolitan Amusement Co for the week starting the 12th while Barkoot Amusement Co plans a major production. The Barkoot show will run from the 19th with a city share of gross receipts to fund a new park, and the city may pursue land purchase for park purposes.
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Barkoot Amusement Co
Cosmopolitan Amusement Co
Une
Theopolitan Actissament Ca
Cosmopoli
Oo Real
Pst
Mayor Land Council
Caught in act of rifling trunk on campus
University students reported thefts from campus residences as a negro boy named Will Holt, employed by a city pressing club, rifled trunks. He was arrested and jailed, with police continuing a search for additional stolen articles and money.
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Will Holt
Holt
Enormous Loss Through Potash Robbery Exposed
A Georgia investigation reveals farmers lose about 400000 dollars yearly to potash thefts. Officials warn that thefts harm agricultural yields and rural economies. Police continue inquiries as farmers call for stronger security and industry audits.
Hepbron speaks at YMCA on rules and athletic duties
A large YMCA gathering in Atlanta heard George Hepbron of New York discuss athletic rules, later described as a leading expert in physical culture. The talk covered rule secrecy and the work of the rules committee, with Hepbron noted for his roles at Spalding and amateur athletics groups.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Businesens Gymnasium
George Hepbron
New York City
Hepbron
International Committee
Young Men's Christian Associations of North
Ehiirman
Optimism and growth through YMCA efforts across the South
In cities from Nashville to Savannah, large fund campaigns raise hundreds of thousands for YMCA buildings aimed at youth leadership and community welfare. A speaker notes equipment gaps and how better tools boost progress, while a basketball game reflects improved understanding of rules. business leaders are urged to engage and support. The piece also references tariff proposals affecting farmers and fertilizer costs, highlighting economic burdens on Georgia and a broader agricultural impact.
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A. H. Uim
Atlanta
Mammers
South
Tom Madsen
Sher
Agriculture of
Georgia
Hinson
Hudson
Congress
United States
Germany
Nashville
Tenn
Richmond
Jacksonville
Fla
Savannah
Heidler
Lfe
Young Men's Christian Association
Mr Charles W Parr Shows Some Improvement
The friends of Mr Charles W Parr are glad to learn his foot is slightly better. The many friends of Dr A C Holliday and his wife regret to learn their little daughter Sarah is ill.
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Charles W. Parr
Mr. A. C. Holliday
Sarah
Federated Mission Union Meeting in Athens
The quarterly meeting of the Federated Mission Union of Athens will be held at First Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon April 13 at 5 o'clock. Members are urged to notify the various missionary societies to keep the date clear. M Rutherford president notes the informal social discussions and greetings among ladies of the missionary societies.
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Federated Mission Union of Athens
First Baptist Church
God's Vineyard
M. Rutherford
Lyndon Manufacturing adds contracting department
The Lyndon Manufacturing Co announces a new contracting department led by G. M. Caskey, offering free estimates on all types of work and ready houses for occupancy. Phone 203 for details. Also notes Florida strawberries and large strawberries at St. Williamson's.
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Lyndon Manufacturing Co
G. M. Caskey
Athens
Florida
Jana Sairy
St .Williamson's
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J. Howard Hunter
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Hoschton
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Wm. P. Vonderall
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