City Court Salary Question Should Stay With Grand Jury
Clarke County readers urged to keep salary decisions for the city court in local hands. The Clarke County Grand Jury would evaluate the appointee’s fitness next fall, under current law, rather than a legislature set salary. The editorial argues to avoid political wrangling and preserve home rule.
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Clarke County Courier
Brand
Grard
Superior Court
Roth
Ne Sea Kh
West
Clarke County
Jaeize West
Steve Upson
Georgia
Death of nine months old babe at Barberi home
Yesterday morning the nine months old child of Mr and Mrs S M B died at their Barberi street home 686 The remains will be taken to Martin Georgia for funeral and burial The party leaves on the 735 Southern train this morning
Clarification on Georgia Insurance Corporation Ties
An April 14 1911 letter from John A Darwin to Billups Phinizy President of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company in Athens Georgia denies that Southern Mutual officers were promoting the Georgia Insurance Corporation and states only that some directors were associated as incorporators with equal standing, and that any claim of broader company connection was made without his consent or knowledge.
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John A Darwin
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Athens
Billups Phinizy
Georgia
Georgia Insurance Corporation
Special called meeting of Athens Bar Association
The Bar Association of Athens announces a special meeting today at 10 oclock A M at city hall. All members are urged to attend promptly for important business. Signed Max Michael secretary.
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Athens
Bar Association of Athens
O'Colck A. m
Max Michael
Mrs T N King Dies After Diphtheria Diea
Mrs T N King died yesterday afternoon at age about forty five from a severe diphtheria attack at her Foundry street home. She had nursed a sick child and contracted the disease herself. A husband and six children mourn her loss as a devoted wife and mother. The body will be taken today to Bowman for funeral and burial.
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T. N. King
Foundry Street
Bowman
Easter Sunday Mass at Catholic Church
Father Clark will celebrate high mass and give benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at the Catholic church Easter Sunday morning. Special Easter music will be sung by a trained choir. All are cordially invited.
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Father Clark
Haughey's Orchestra at Cafe Royal Today
Haughey's orchestra performs at Cafe Royal from 5 30 to 6 30 this evening offering a light program of popular tunes. The event invites music lovers to enjoy a twilight set in a downtown venue renowned for its intimate atmosphere.
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Haughey
Cafe Royal
Ad valorem tax installments due this month
First installment of ad valorem taxes is due between the 15th and 30th under a local ordinance changing payments to three times a year. The plan eases payments, saves interest, and encourages prompt payment with a 2 percent discount for those paying the full amount.
Free Davison-Nicholson coffee week at Max well House Blend
Davison Nicholson offers complimentary Max well House Blend coffee all week inviting customers to stop in for a free cup and enjoy a warm boost. The promotion highlights a friendly community shopping moment with no purchase required.
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Maxwell House
Davison-Nicholson's
Death of Mr Howard Epps Former Athens Policeman
Mr Howard Epps, aged about thirty eight, former Athens police officer, died after a severe stroke. A sister from Greensboro arrived as he died on his Oconee street verandah. He leaves a wife, three children, and several sisters. Funeral planned for Sunday at Oconee Hill cemetery.
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Howard Epps
Bryant
Greensboro
Georgia Railroad
Oconee Street
Epps
W. A. Jacks
Atlanta
Chas, Bryant
Nat Ross
W. J. Keenyon
R. H. Berger
Omie Epps
Athens
Mrs Frank Tribble Recovers From Operation
Friends announce Mrs Frank Tribble is recovering well after a Johns Hopkins operation. The procedure was deemed successful by the surgeon, and a speedy recovery is expected with an early return home.
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Frank Tribble
Johns Hopkins
Fresh Produce Listing at Arnold & Abney
Head lettuce celery and bell peppers tomatoes cucumbers available. Arnold and Abney contact via phone 1076 for orders and pickup.
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Arnold & Abney
Market Offerings Include Squash Eggs and Potatoes
Readable listing shows produce like yellow squash egg plant beets cucumbers and new potatoes offered by Arnold and Abney with Phoen 1076 contact.
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Arnold &Abney
Phoen
Athens High vs Elberton Baseball At Sanford Field
Athens High School hosts Elberton in a much anticipated game at Sanford Field scheduled for 4 PM. Rain earlier limited practice, but Athens players report good form while Elberton has trained specifically for this key matchup. Local fans expect a strong crowd and a tight contest with 25 cent admission.
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Sanford Field
Athens High School
Elberton
Elberton Bunch
Rawson
Link
Erwin
Reed
Dorsey
Pope
Bradberry
Flannagen
Nicholson
Milledge-Lumpkin
Lumpkin-Milledge
Funeral Yesterday for Dr W P Betts
A funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the First Methodist church for Dr. W P Betts who died Thursday night after a long illness. The service was led by the church pastor as many friends and his children attended. The procession then moved to Oconee cemetery where the Masonic fraternity conducted the burial rites.
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First Methodist Church
W. P. Betts
Oconee Cemetery
Masonic Fraternity
Albert W. Lilly Dies in Atlanta at 45
Born and reared in Athens Mr Albert W Lilly aged 45 died at his residence 242 Oakland avenue Atlanta at 1 o clock Friday morning He is survived by his wife six children his mother Mrs C F E Lilly four brothers Smith Singleton Walter and Percy Lilly and one sister Mrs John Dennard Funeral will be held at the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 30 Rev J R King officiating burial in West View Pallbearers E G Mason Will Aken Charles W Bernhardt I N Brown Will Parr and John Arrington to meet at Greenberg Bond Co chapel at 2 p m
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Albert W. Lilly
Oakland Avenue
C. FE. Lilly
Smith
Singleton
Walter
Percy Lilly
John Dennard
J. R. King
West View
Greenberg & Bond Co
E. G. Mason
Will Aiken
Charles W. Bernhardt
I. N. Brown
Will Parr
John Arrington
Journal
Mr J R Martin resigns as local agent in city
Mr J R Martin, agent of Central of Georgia in this city, has resigned and will return to Macon. He has occupied the position for some time and made warm friends. He will be succeeded by Mr J H Hellner of Savannah, who arrives today to take charge of the office. Texas onions, large and white, sound and dry, three pounds for 25c. Arnold & Abney.
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J. R. Martin
Central of Georgia
Macon
Martin
J. H. Hellner
Savannah
Texas
Arnold & Abney
Chamber of Commerce Hears Plans at City Hall Banquet
The regular monthly meeting at city hall adopted a resolution backing the World’s Peace Foundation effort to improve understanding of governance. A letter from the Central of Georgia industrial agent touted Southern site opportunities and urged securing manufacturing enterprises. Dr. Campbell’s push for high class musical attractions drew support for Madame Alice Merritt Cochran’s upcoming visit. Dr. Lyndon urged a bridge over the S A L tracks from State Street to College Avenue, to be discussed with railroad officials. The group aims to set a date for the annual banquet and continues to push projects seen as benefiting the city.
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Chamber of Commerce
World's Peace Foundation
Central of Georgia
J. P. Campbell
Campbell
Alice Merritt Cochran
E. S. Lyndon
State Street
College Avenue
Mrs Bowden Dies in Thomson Georgia
Mrs J M Bowden wife of Rev J M Bowden of the North Georgia Methodist Conference died at her Thomson home. Funeral set for 10 Saturday morning. She leaves her husband and children J W Bowden of Atlanta Mrs J Lee Allgood of Dunwoody Mrs J G Addy of Decatur Flora Bowden and H A Bowden of Thomson R O Bowden of Hampton South Carolina and C N Bowden of North Augusta.
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J. M. Bowden
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Thomson
North Georgia Conference
J. W. Bowden
Atlanta
J. Lee Allgood
Dunwoody
J. G. Addy
Decatur
Flora Bowden
H. A. Bowden
R. O. Bowden
Hampton, S. C
C. N. Bowden
North Augusta
Doctor B B Chandler Opens Practice In New City
Dr B B Chandler formerly of Tull has moved to this city and opened offices in the Southern Mutual building. He is a well known physician with a large practice in the state and many friends will welcome him here.
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B. B. Chandler
Tull
Southern Mutual
Sluggers Defeat Stars In Lumpkin Street Youth Game
Yesterday afternoon on Lumpkin street the Baxter street sixth grade Sluggers beat the Baxter street seventh grade Stars eleven to five in a lively youth ball contest. Batteries were Davis and Wooten for the Sluggers and Hooper Mell Whitehead and McWhorter for the Stars. Also notes on local produce and a cafe Royal music event.
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Lumpkin Street
Baxter Street
Davis
Wooten
Hooper
Mell
Whitehead
McWhorter
Red and Black Defeat Auburn Nine One To Nothing
In good weather at Auburn on April 14 Georgia’s Red and Black beat Auburn 1–0 on Sanford field. Thompson and Thompson pitched for Georgia. Newell and Brewer for Auburn. Lineups featured Folmar and Lewellan for Auburn against Ginn and Thompson for Georgia.
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Auburn
Ala
Sanford Field
Athens
Thompson
Georgia
Newell
Brewer
Folmar
R. Ginn
Lewellan
H. Thompson
C Manning
Bathlett
McCoy
Brooks
Carter
icWhorter
Majors
S. Ginn
Ragsdale
Bowden
Belzer
jAuburn
Wwe
Mercer Defeats Georgia Tech 5 to 2 on Neutral Ground
The Mercer baseball team defeated the Georgia Tech Jackets 5 to 2 in Griffin. The game, played at Middle Ground, was not fast and the neutral site neutral grounds and weather affected play. Mercer improved with strong pitching and timely hitting as Tech faltered.
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Baptists
Griffin
Middle Ground
Yellow Jackets
Atlanta
Yeinly
Georgia Tech
Mercer
Middle
Macon
May Day Celebration Planned by Tacy Cobb Institute
On the first day of May the primary and kindergarten departments at the Tacy Cobb Institute plan an old fashioned May Day celebration. The program includes May pole dances and various pretty exercises and games that once delighted children.
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Tacy Cobb Institute
Hte
Easter Egg Hunt Honors Birthday Girls at Kindergarten
Yesterday at I Lucy Cobb Institute kindergarten a delightful Easter egg hunt took place on the lawn in honor of Frances Rowe and Mary Stephenson, the birthday girls of this Easter group. The event was a very pleasant affair for the children in attendance.
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I Lucy Cobb Institute
Frances Rowe
Mary Stephenson
Emmanuel Church Choir Practice Tonight at Eight
The Emmanuel church choir consisting of men and boys will meet for practice this evening promptly at 8 o'clock. Parents of younger boys are asked to remind them of the time and every member should be present at the scheduled hour.
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Emmanuel Church
Handful Parma Violets For Sale And Ladies Invite
An informal advertisement notes Parma violets at 50 cents per 100 and a ladies invitation at Cafe Royal from 5 30 to 6 30. It also highlights upcoming recital by Madame Alice Merritt Cochran praised by the St Thomas Canada Daily Times as an exquisitely artistic soprano with a wide range and perfect tone production.
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Parma
Madama Alice Merrit Cochhran
St. Thomas
Canada
Daily Times
Madame Alice Merritt Cochran
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John A. Darwin
Yours Truly, Billups Phinty
Yory Graly
Meeting OF Bar Association
MR. Howard Epps
Elberton High School
WP. Betts
Arnold & Abner
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