Athens Chamber Seeks Support For Baracas Delegates and Tax Plan
Athens Chamber of Commerce hears Baracas request for a fifty dollar appropriation to host four hundred delegates during the state convention. The group also advances a tax equalization study and a push for railroad coal rate reductions. A committee will investigate East Athens streetcar extension and discuss with Athens Railway officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baracas
A. J. Cobb
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Bondusant
Railroad Committee
Capps
Hot Springs
State Board of Education acts on teacher certification rules
The state board of education approved new certification rules for teachers. Licenses span primary three years, second class two years, and first grade one year with renewals after three years teaching and reading course completion. Governors and officials denied any five year school book contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
State Board of Miucation
Joseph M. Brown
State Board of of Education
T. J. Wooster
Clarke County
Walter E. Steed
Judge Cobb
Doubleheader at Sanford Field Lets Tulane Visit Georgia
Weather improves after rain and a single game loss as Tulane travels from Louisiana for a double bill at Sanford Field. Vandiver will start for Tulane against Morris of Georgia in a tight pitching matchup with high attendance hoped to offset yesterday’s rain losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulane
Georgia
Sanford Field
Atlanta
Tulanu
Louisiana
Vandiver
Alabama
Morris
Thalians Shine In The Devil's Disciple At Colonial Theater
The Thalians delivered a superb performance of Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple at the Colonial Theater last night. James M. Lynch led as the Disciple with high amateur prowess while Mary Lyndon handled Mrs. Judith Anderson's demanding part easily. Henry Howard Elizabeth Smith and Mae Smith also impressed in new roles. The production was a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theater
Bernard Shaw
James M. Lynch
Mary Lyndon
Judith Anderson
Henry Howard
Elizabeth Smith
Mae Smith
Athens Banks Issue Quarterly Statements
The National Bank of Athens and the Georgia National in Athens publish their regular quarterly statements. Together their totals amount to about three million dollars, with a notably strong showing for this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
National Bank of
The
Georgia National
Ferndell Oat Meal Three-Pak At Fears Grocery
Fresh strawberries available this afternoon at Fears Grocery Co. Readers note delays in confirming the Smith nominations as Governor Brown’s nominees await Senate action in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndell Oat
Fears Grocery CO
Smith
Brown
Senate
Sophomore Debate Slated by Phi Kappa and Demosthenian Societies
Tonight at 8 30 in the University chapel the annual sophomore debate features Demosthenian and Phi Kappa clubs arguing whether Georgia should enact a graduated inheritance tax on property valued at or above 50 000. Representing the affirmative are T N Hendricks W R Fort and A G Crafts. the negative team includes Henry H West L A Pinkussohn and F J Hardin. Judges are Dr J P Campbell Col Dupree Hunnicutt and State Senator R T DuBose. a large crowd from the Normal School and Lucy Cobb is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Chapel
Phi Kappa
Demosthenian
Georgia
Demosthenion
T. N Hendricks
Nashville
W. R. Fort
Morrow
A. G. Crafts
Dublin
Henry H. West
Athens
L. A. Pinkussohn
Atlanta
F. J. Hardin
Gainesville
Normal School
Lucy Cobb
J. P. Campbell
Col
Dupree Hunnicutt
R. T. DuBose
Mrs. Rachel Anglin Dies at Oconee Heights
Mrs. Rachel Anglin died yesterday morning at her daughter Zilla Tolbert’s home near Athens. She was 83, nearly 84, and funeral services are set for 2 PM at Mizpah Church with Rev. Copeland officiating. Pallbearers are John Witcher, Charles Daniel, Ernest Spencer, and Robert Spencer. She leaves a son, W. M. Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zilla Tolbert
Oconee Heights
Athens
Rachael Anglin
Mizpah
Mr. Copeland
John Witcher
Charles Daniel
Ernest Spencer
Robert Spencer
_FEARS GROCERY CO seeks local agents for insurance contracts_
FEARS GROCERY CO. seeks local agents to represent Alabama Fidelity & Casualty Co. on a perpetual contract with best commission. Claims prompt settlement and policies across casualty, industrial, health, commercial, plate glass, burglar, and bonds. Address John R. Thornton 405 Peters Building Atlanta Ga. 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Fidelity & Casualty Co
John R. Thornton
Peters Building
Atljanta
Herbert Miller Heads to Brunswick Trusting New Home
Mr Herbert Miller leaves for Brunswick tonight or tomorrow and may settle there after years in Athens. His brother Constance Miller went earlier and Mrs Cr Miller and family will follow. Athens regrets losing this respected family. Mr and Mrs O J Norris of Kansas City are guests of Mr and Mrs Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Miller
Brunswick
Athens
Constance Miller
Cr. Miller
Mrs. O. J. Norris
Kansas City, Mo
Mra. Bird
Two New Titles to Two Papers Already Established in Athens
Athens gains two new papers this week the Home and Farmstead successor to Clarke County Courier and the Athens Industrial Review replacing Labor Review. Both are printed at Banner Printery with J C O Farrell manager. The Home and Farmstead is seven columns eight pages with strong content, the Industrial Review four pages of six long columns with material targeting the Industrious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarke County Cou|tier
Athens Industrial Review
Labor Review
Banner
J. C. O'Farrell
Industrial Review
Won't Demand Requisition If His Wife's Fare Is Paid Back
Bailiff Frank Wood traveled to Danville Virginia to fetch R L Turner for a court appearance over a boarding house bill dispute. The man allegedly fled with his wife and two large trunks, leaving unpaid board, and may return without gubernatorial requisition if the wife’s fare is covered so she can accompany him. The prosecution will cover travel costs. rail fare reportedly exceeds the owed board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Frank Wood
Danville
Cone
R. L. Turner
Etowah
Turner
Gov. Brown
Virginia
Warrant Fails in Bid for Habeas Corpus in Child Custody
Annie Hawkes, using a false name, arrived in Athens to seize Tobe Johnson on a misdemeanor warrant then sought habeas corpus to claim custody of two children Mamie Lou Johnson and Mariel Johnson. Johnson reportedly fled to Atlanta with the kids after the sheriff refused service. The case reveals the man as Hawkes’ former husband and the children as theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hawkes
Athens
Tobe Johnson
Die Hawkes
Mamie Lou Johnson
Mariel Johnson
Johnson
Atlanta
Burial of Mr Sylvanus Jones on Sunday
The funeral for Sylvanus Jones, 24, will be Sunday at 2:30 PM from the First Baptist Church. He died yesterday at his father's Lexington Road home. Pallbearers include M G Nicholson, W Henry Smith, M J Manne, J J O Kelley, Bury Bishop, Charles Graham, W L Hancock, and Frank Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Jones
First Baptist Church
Lynch
W. H. Jones
Lexington Road
Messrs
M. G. Nicholson
W. Henry Smith
M. J. Manne
J. J. O’kelley
Bury Bishop
Charles Graham
W. L. Hancock
Frank Thornton
Jossey’s Cut Out Prices for Saturday
Prices at the Pure-Food Store Arnold and Abney offer fresh produce and pantry staples for Saturday. Readily available are beans, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, ham, beans, peaches, corn, rice, canned goods, oranges, salmon, olives, hens, asparagus, squash, beets, onions, fruit, cakes, and eggs. This sale highlights direct-from-grower items and a limited number of items per customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Fears Grocery CO
van Camp
Arnold & Abney
Mrs. Ne Morris Dead in Franklin
Mrs N E Morris died Wednesday of pneumonia at the residence of W A Manley near Carnesville in Franklin County. She was the widow of late Judge A J Morris of Carnesville and mother of Dr. L K Burress and T H Morris. Funeral and burial were held at Cross Creek Church on Thursday afternoon with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Moris
WA. Manley
Carnesvile
Franklin County
A. J. Morris
Carnesville
L. K. Burress
T. H. Morris
Cross Creek
Baptist Baracas Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
Last night at the First Baptist church Baraca class elected officers for the year. Judge Andrew J. Cobb and Col. C. M. Snelling were re elected as teacher and assistant teacher. S. W. Jackson became president with J. R. Brooks as vice president Wilson Lanier secretary and treasurer H P Lawrence standard bearer J L Morris press reporter. Cobb praised as a top class teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca
First Baptist Church
Andrew J. Cobb
C. M. Snelling
S. W. Jackson
J. R. Brooks
Wilson Lanier
H. P. Lawrence
J. L. Morris
Editor of Commerce News Visits Athens Yesterday
The editor of the Commerce News, known in newspapers and Methodist circles, visited Athens yesterday. No journalism meeting or Methodist event occurred, but the editor was present to assist if needed. Also notes on buying old paper ledgers, mixed nuts sale, and Colonial matinee at 3 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Brittain
Hoke Smith
Senate
Commerce News
Athens
Brother Shannon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erwin
Council Chamber
Messrs. A C. Erwin
H. H. Gordon
C. H. Phi
R. E. Curtis
School of Commerce
University of Georgia
Curtus
Fulton County
Echols County
Nns County
Jackson County
Oconee
Madison County
Oglethorpe
Rabun County
B. F. Woods
Young Davis
East Athens
Barberville
Athens Railway & Electric Co
A. M. Soule
State Agricultural College
State College of Agriculture
Hancock and Pulaski
Sidney Boley
Florida
Anderson Bros
Atlanta, Ga
Board of Education of
Soph More
Demosthenians
Phi Kappas
Rachel Anglin
Warrant
8. Jones
Jossey
NE. Morris
Franklin
Baptist Baracas
Colonial Today
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!