Gas Rate Reduction Moves Athens Gas Office Upgrades
The Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Co. plans a May 1 price cut from 1.45 per thousand to lower tiers as usage increases. Manager Turner, after a Philadelphia meeting, secures approval to hire a gas expert to teach efficient stove use and to remodel the Athens gas office and plant for better service. A city health board ordinance restricts manure accumulation to one week and dockets violators in mayor's court.
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Board OF Health
Turner Good
Athens
City Board of Health
Turner
Philadelphia
Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Co
Mr. Turner
Courthouse sales dispose many pieces of estate
Yesterday morning at the courthouse numerous sales of estate properties were conducted. The widow Mrs Hodgson bought the Cobb street residence with five acres for 16500 dollars, and Mrs N Hodgson bought nineteen acres for 4500 dollars. The King Hodgson Company interest was withdrawn. Col J B Gamble bought the Willingham home, E M Howell purchased an improved lot on Nellie B Avenue, and many parcels from the late Parks estate drew strong interest including several properties on Pulaski Strong Broad Water streets and multiple homes on Water Street.
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B. C. W. Rose
A. H
King-Hodggon Company
Sandy Willingham
Col. J. B. Gamble
E. M. Howell
Nellie B. Avenue
W. H. Thompson
Parks
Pulaski
Strong
C. A. von der Lieth
Broad Street
J. D. Mell
Water Street
Messrs. W. I. Erwin
DuPree Hunnicutt
Wi,leming
Dr. Mell
Y. V. Clifton
Convicts to Work State Property in Clarke County
About 25 able bodied convicts will be assigned to work on state property and roads in Clarke County for one year. The county will house and feed them for half the work while the rest goes to road construction. The board also approved road and courthouse grounds contracts and reappointed Rev. Geo Stone as convict camps chaplain at $100 salary.
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Clarke County
Barrows
Jarnigen
University
State College of Agriculture
College Farm
American Highway Association
Bogart
Cherokee Corners
G. W. MacLeroy
Court House
Geo. Stone
Two-District Suit Dismissed Over Dual Stock Interests
The U S court in Trenton dismisses government suit against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and Coal companies for Sherman act violations, ruling no federal law forbids same individuals owning stock in two related firms. Attorney General McReynolds says the Department of Justice will appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
United States Court
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company
Washington
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
McReynolds
Track Team Meet Called After Georgia Michigan Game
Coach Cunningham announces the first track meet to be held on Sanford Field this afternoon after the Georgia Michigan game. He calls all last year’s team members and new men to meet for arranging practice hours. Due to the approaching military inspection, no one can be excused now. after the 8th all will have time for daily practices. Captain Steve Crump is pushing interest in the coming season.
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Cunningham
Sanford Field
Steve Crump
Our Mutual Girl at the Elite Today
The item notes that Our Mutual Girl will be featured at the Elite today along with other popular offerings. It highlights additional good acts or attractions in the event lineup.
Howell Editor Mentioned as Governor Candidate
Hon Clark Howell editor of the Atlanta Constitution drew widespread mention yesterday as a possible governor candidate. Support came mainly from former opponents who credit him with party and state service and University of Georgia trustee work. Prominent Hoke Smith backers voiced approval and urged help if he runs. If no Clarke county rival enters, local sentiment would likely favor him.
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Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Howell
University of Georgia
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Clarke County
Michigan Beats 215 in Two-Game Series Starts Today
Michigan plans a two game series against Georgia in Athens with Hitchcock starting today and Corley pitching tomorrow. The Wolverines bring back most stars except Pontius who resigned from baseball. Sissler captains the team and handles pitching or left field while Baker starts at shortstop and Baribeau and Quaintance share pitching duties. Georgia lineup features Ginn Clements McWhorter Henderson Harrison Brown Holden Hitchcock Torbett.
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Michigan
University of Kentucky
University of Alabama
Pontius
George Sissler
Wolverines
Siicker
Georgia
Auburn
Owens
Brown
Hitchcock
Corley
Athens
Seaboard
Ginn
Clements
McWhorter
Henderson
Harrison
Holden
Torbett
Baker
Hughitt
Sissler
Graham
Howard
Benton
Hippler
McQueen
Sheehy
Baribeau
Quaintance
P. J. Smith Succeeds Doctor Kinnebrew Registrar Clarke County
Judge Brand appointed Col. P. J. Smith to be a registrar for Clarke county replacing Dr. E. R. Kinnebrew. Smith met with board members J. C. Mell and J. M. McCurdy to inspect the registration list, the largest ever made in the county, which closed Monday afternoon for the state election.
Excursion program boosts Athens trade plans grow
The Athens Trade Association reported strong first excursion to Athens from Lula with shoppers and about three hundred dollars spent at local merchants. Future runs are planned from Union Point and Elberton with additional advertising and Georgia games expected to draw large crowds. The association touts rail fare refunds and access to top Georgia goods at competitive prices, aiming to expand regional business.
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Athens Trade Association
Lula
Athens
Heidler
May 8th and 9th Set as Big Trade Days in Athens
The Athens Trade Association held a meeting at city hall detailing plans for May 8 and 9 as major spring event days. A bylaw adoption, election of a vice president, and membership committee setup were announced. Special train service and railroad fare refunds will entice shoppers to Athens for Georgia Tech and Michigan games and Georgia Vanderbilt events, with merchants optimistic about continued success.
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Elberton
Athens
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Athens Trade Association
Lar
Georgia Road
Union Point
Points Between
Tech
Bright Little Boy Dies After Serious Surgery
Albert Lochlin nine year old son of Mr and Mrs James F Lochlin of Baxter street Atlanta died after two operations for a long ear illness. He was treated in an Atlanta sanitarium and did not recover. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday at Rethahara church with burial at 1 pm. The family mourns a bright and lovable boy, with many grieving for his timely departure.
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Atlanta
Albert
James F. Lochlin
Baxter Street
Rethahara
Governor Glenn Denies Stay for Rosenthal Killers
New York April 7 Governor Glenn refused to stay or commute the death sentences of the four gunmen convicted in the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal. He declined a reprieve pending Becker’s retrial, saying justice and executive power require the executions, likely next Monday, at Sing Sing. Names include Frank Cirofici Harry Horowitz Louis Rosenberg Jacob Seidenshner.
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Associated Press
New York
Glenn
Herman Rosenthal
Albany
Charles Becker
Frank Cirofici
Harry Horowitz
Louis Rosenberg
Jacob Seidenshner
Dago Frank
Gyp the
Lefty Loui
Whity Lewis
Sing Sing
Becker
New Synagogue Formed By Children of Israel in Athens
Synagogue growth prompted Athens to form a new congregation of the Children of Israel. A charter will be sought, officers are set, and services began last Friday night in the Knights of Pythias hall. Col. M. G. Michael presides with J. Davis as vice president, Sam Issero as secretary, and Jerome Michael as treasurer.
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Athens
The
Children of Israel
K. of P. Hall
Congregational Organization
Col. M. G. Michael
J. Davis
Sam Issero
Jerome Michael
Spaniards Expulsion from Torreon Bid By Rebels
Juarez April 7. Rebels in Torreon and Chihuahua plan to treat Spanish subjects as their holdings fall to Rebel control despite U.S. displeasure. Carranza and Villa in accord over the policy. George C. Carothers, U.S. special representative, discussed Spain’s stance with Carranza but gave no conference details.
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Associated Press
Juarez
United State
Torreon
Carranza
Géneral Villa
Chihuahua
George C. Carothers
State Department
Spain
New Irish potatoes and fresh produce at Buchwald’s today
At Buchwald's today offers two quarts of Irish potatoes for 25 cents along with English peas, fine tomatoes, Florida oranges, and apples. A listing of fancy grocerie items appears with phone number 646. Also notes a spring meeting for candidates to be held this afternoon after the game as they seek to turn out a winner.
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Loge Avenue
London
Barker
Featur
Fred Paul
Giovanni
Bell Peppers, ‘Grocery Co
Costa's
Geo. B. Davis Camp
John Mappin
Yfarrell Cash Grocery Co
Morning Paper
P. J. Smith
Doctor Kinnebrew
A. L
Sanges
Association
Prac
Lorsey
W. H. Shelton
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Dorsey
M.M. Arnold
J. H. Epting
O. P. Eberhart
Casper Buchwald
J. R. Northcutt
W. A. Sanges
Advertising Committee
Farrell Cash Grocery Co
Adath
Mexico
Buchwald's
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