Board closes two Athens schools as precaution over scarlet fever
The Athens board of education voted to close the High School and Meigs Street School for the rest of the week and asked the board of health to fumigate the rooms after two scarlet fever cases. Officials say ten cases citywide, five in non pupil households, with disease under control. fumigation to begin, schools safe for Monday return.
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Board of Education
Meigs Street
Board of Health
Meiga Street
Athens
The Red Rose Musical Comedy At Athens
Miss Zoe leads a lively production of The Red Rose with action humor and melody. Miss Barnett shines as a natural comedian dancer and actress in a well staged performance with beautiful scenery and ensemble numbers. The road company winds down its season with a strong showing and a worthy finish.
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Zoe
Athens
Atlanta
Fresh Produce at Fears Grocery and Williamson’s
Fresh headed lettuce snap beans cucumbers celery bell pepper fresh tomatoes green cabbage turnips vegetable oysters turnipsalad. Fruits strawberries Winesap Baldwin Indian River oranges and grapefruit. White Top California canned peach halves $1.76 per dozen at Williamson's Muscat peeled grapes fruit for salad at Wil Ma renn te mn.
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Williamson's
Muscat
Funeral of Bright Little Babe at Dougherty Street
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock funeral services were held at the parents' residence on Dougherty street for Charles Dorsey Betts seventeen months old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Betts Rev George Stone officiated the services praising the pure life and comforting the sorrowing ones as the tiny casket was laid to rest.
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Dougherty Street
Charles Dorsey Betts
Frank Betts
George Stone
Waenrrartian
County audit shows thorough review of officers and new courthouse plans
Yesterday the special auditor submitted findings to the grand jury, with no unusual items found in county accounts. The Clarke county commissioners reported in writing on county conditions, progress on the new courthouse, contracts totaling 153000 dollars and 10000 dollars for jail fixtures, and noted the jail will be uniquely placed on the building’s top floor for safety and sanitation.
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Grand Jury
S. R. McDuffie
Court House
Clarke County
Best Congregation Attends Largest Revival Yet
Sunday attendance surpassed prior revivals as Rev. Collins preached on the Holy Spirit in the morning and the sermon urged Seek first the Kingdom of God in the evening. Many confessed at the altar and a good chorus plus orchestra led by Rev. Greenway accompanied the service. A special children’s meeting is scheduled for 3 30 this afternoon.
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Young Harris Church
Collins
Greenway
City School Notice
City schools will be closed until Monday morning as a precaution. G G Bond superintendent.
Grand jury proceedings and civil cases in Athens court
The court heard three grand jurors in session and discussed actions of the fraud jury. Major civil matter was McDonald vs McLeroy over a large Oglethorpe plantation, set to be first case next term. Divorce verdicts granted in multiple pairs. alimony awarded in one case. The injunction Hodgson vs City of Athens was reset. Today’s principal suit is Thomas vs G M and S A L railways for about 50 000 in damages over Dr Thomas's death.
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Grand Jury
Sallie Witcher
Will Witcher
J. F. Butler
E. P. Watson
C. N. Hodgson
City of
Athens
Mrs. Thomas
G. M
Down with high cost of living sale at Jossey's store
Jossey's advertises a cash-only sale with heavy discounts on eggs 20c per dozen, hens 50c each, guineas 35c, strawberries 17c per basket, beans 12c per qt, Irish potatoes 10c per qt, turnips 10c peck, cabbage 3c lb, canned tomatoes 3 for 25c, peaches 7c can, peas 3 for 25c, corn 10c, sugar 1.30 per sack, lard 10 lbs 1.40, plus other groceries. Delivery at 9 o'clock. phone 1176.
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Jossey
Jossey’s
Florida
Fresh Produce Listings by Arnold & Abney at Williamson's
Fresh strawberries arrive with Baldwin apples oranges and grapefruit from Arnold and Abney. Spring onions and green head cabbage turnip salad featured. Place orders early at Williamson's for this morning’s stock.
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Arnold & Abney
Baldwin
Williamson's
Drama League Organization Aims for Athens Event
Mrs A Starr Best of Chicago arrives in Athens to form a Drama League branch at the Lucy Cobb Institute with talks at Miss Lucy Stanton Studio Cobbstreet and University Chapel. The drive seeks better plays and civic growth through national League plans and local booking of plays. Dr C B Wilmer of Atlanta endorses using drama as education and civic improvement.
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Drama League
Athens
Chicago
Jane Addams
Hull House
New York
Childrens
Thea
Ter
Mrs. Best
A. Starr Best
Drama League, of America
Lucy Cobb Institute
Lucy Stanton
Cobbstret
University Chapel
National
Atlanta
C. B. Wilmer
St. Luke's
National Drama League
Wilmer
South
Lucy Cobb Institute Gymnastic Carnival April 21
Next Monday April 21 Lucy Cobb Institute hosts an afternoon gymnastic carnival at 5 o clock inviting the public. A detailed program includes runs marches drills dances games and the presentation of the Freshman banner by the Juniors.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Fresh Wen
Mrs J H Bussey Dies At 18 After Childbirth
Mrs J H Bussey died yesterday at 2 PM at 345 Dougherty Street. Eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay H Epting, she married recently and left a young husband. Funeral at 4 PM today from the residence, Rev R E Neighbour assisted by Dr Lynch. Pallbearers named: W T Eberhart, B N Blackwell, Ed O Farrell, John Elliott, O P Eberhart, J W Keive, Max Joseph, Nat Golowski.
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Dougherty Street
J. H. Bussey
Jay H. Epting
R. E. Neighbour
Dr. Lynch
Messrs
W. T. Eberhart
B. N. Blackwell
Ed. O'Farrell
John Elliott
O. P. Eberhart
J. W. Keive
Max Joseph
Nat Golowski
Chancellor Barrow to Speak at YMCA Meeting Next Sunday
The YMCA hosts a Sunday afternoon gathering with Chancellor Barrow of the University discussing the Healing of Naaman. Following this, Mr. Dobbins will visit, and a seminary quartette will return on the same date.
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Barrow
University
Naaman
Dobbins
Theological Seminary
Georgia Meets Ancient Foemen In Hotly Contested Battle Today
In Athens at Sanford Field Georgia faces Alabama in a key three game series. The Red and Black hope to build on past rivalry as Coach Cunningham tweaks the lineup with Ginn, Harrison, McWhorter, Hutchens, Henderson, Covington, Erwin, Corley or Morris, and Clements listed for Georgia. Alabama counters with Stevenson, Wells, Vandergraffe, Moody, Joplin, Longshore, Nathan, Peebles, and McDowell.
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Georgia
Athens
Tech
Sanford Field
Alabama
Cunningham
Ginn
Harrison
McWhorter
Hutchens
Henderson
Covington
Erwin
Corley
Morris
Clements
Stockholders Contest Final Report in Old Exchange Bank Case
Stockholders of the Exchange Bank of Ath eny object to the proposed extra fees in the Parker receiver case. A hearing before Judge Brand is set, with 681 shares represented. They argue attorney and receiver already received full commissions and oppose an additional $1,722.98.
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Old Exchange Bank
Brand
Exchange Bank of Atheny
A. S. Parker
O. H. Arnold
H. V. Head
J. T. Anderson
L. F. Edwards
H. W
James Barrow
Hat
A. & Parker
Strickland & Green and
Dunlap & Dunlap
Strickland & Green
Athens YMCA plans aim to revolutionize association architecture
Plans for a new Athens YMCA plant prototype seek to transform national association architecture. Architect Hussey of Chicago met with the local secretary and committees to review two hours of discussion, with further consultations and modifications planned before finalizing an ideal, flexible design featuring large outdoor spaces and sunlit work areas.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Athens
Hussey
Chicago
Pensioner Falsely Listed as Dead in County Records
A War Between the States veteran, Joe Wigley, learned his pension was delayed and then found he was marked as dead in the county records. Officials traced the error to a second man named Wigley, Jack, whose death was recorded opposite Joe’s name. With neighbor verification, Joe can be restored to the pension rolls and likely receive this year’s benefits. Snap beans, new potatoes, yellow squash.
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States
Joe Wigley
J. Wigleys
Jack Wigley
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Missioners
G. G. Bond
Drama League of America
Lucy Cobb
Stitute
Diocese of
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Troy Beatty
Chm
J. J. Strickland
Parker
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