Athens Nears Finish on Half Mile Race Track
Athens prepares a circular half mile racing track and grandstand near the Linton property on Barber road. Promoters Fred L. Davis and W Y Escoe expect to attract Eastern horses for winter training, with matinee trotting and harness events planned in summer and fall. The $5,000 investment aims to boost Athens as a winter horse center and bring more residents and publicity to the Classic City.
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Athens
Linton
Jesse Jarrells
Barber Road
Macon
Fred L. Davis
W. Y. Escoe
Negro Sustains Severe Injury From Oxalic Acid Bottle
An Athens man fell asleep at a drug store and accidentally dropped a bottle containing about twenty pounds of oxalic acid on his leg. The overdose, taken externally, crippled him seriously and left him lame, though he later sobered enough to hobble about.
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Athens
Wilford Adams
Foley
Lexington, Ky
Medal Won by Queen Victoria Returned to Owner
United States Internal Revenue Commissioner W C Cornett bought a genuine Victorian medal for a small sum from a man in Atlanta. He traced the owner to an English soldier who earned the medal for conspicuous bravery in the Boer War and other actions. The medal was returned to the rightful owner.
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United States Internal Revenue
W. C. Cornett
Atlanta
War Department
Queen Victoria
Cornett
Light from Storefront Sign Dazzles Nearby Business in Athens
An Athens merchant faced a police appeal after a bright glass sign reflected sunlight across the street into a neighboring shop doorway. The glare blinded clerks and embarrassed customers until the light was adjusted to reduce the reflection.
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Athens
Ever
Anow
Abraham Encampment No 79 organized at Crawford Georgia
Abraham Encampment No 79 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was instituted in Crawford last night with 32 charter members. C. T. Young led the ceremony with reinforcement from Oliver Encampment 14 of Athens. Newly elected officers include A. H. Wyatt as chief patriarch and H. W Shackelford as high priest. The group, drawn from Crawford Lodge 386 and sister lodges, is expected to become a leading state encampment.
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Abraham
Crawford
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Cdll C. T. Young
H. B. Hauser
G. M. Crowly
J. M. Colquitt
J. P. Armistead
Crawford Lodge
Augusta promoter praises the Georgian in Athens visit
Mr. Goodwin of Augusta visited Athens to inspect the Georgian hotel and gather ideas for a planned $200,000 Augusta hotel project. He praised the Georgian as a forward step in Athens history and said its features may influence Augusta construction.
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Augusta
Goodwin
Athens
Augusta Hotel
Brillant Electric Sign Draws Attention for Store Front
A bright electric sign in front of a local store attracts shoppers and passersby, claiming a modern glow to attract business. The sign’s eye catching design highlights a new product range and daily specials.
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Baltimore, Md
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Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
C. D. Wayne
Vvisti
Young Davis
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Old Reliable
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Jackson Street
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Hudson
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Wall of - Glass
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Watkinsville
A. T
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Fire Insurance
Lipscomb & Co
Um Standard Oil Company
G. Griffin
Southern Mutual
Orr
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M. G. Michael
G. A. Mell
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