Athens 10 Vote Today on Issuance of Waterworks Bonds
Athens voters calm a waterworks bonds measure authorizing the mayor and council to issue 40000 to improve enlarge and extend the citys water system. Polls open 9 am to 4 pm with ward polling places Escoe stables city hall Si ten hotel and fire hall. Citizens urged to vote early to assure a bigger water supply.
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City of
Athens
Tibbetts
Waterworks Committee
G. W. Crawford
J. W. Wood
H. L. Senaraves
Charles T. Young
A. C. Quillian
Geo. H. Palmer
S. C. Reese
John F. Jackson
George Collins
Chas. N. Weatherly
Louis Camak
A. M. Center
Escoe’s Stables
Recorder’s
Si Ten
Chamber of Commerce
J Ossey's Specials for Saturday
Extra nice hens priced 45c to 60c. Wat broilers three for $1.00. Medium and large fryers 40c to 60c. Fresh country eggs 22c dozen. Home grown butter 30c pound. Home grown strawberries in baskets. Fresh string beans 15c quart. Fresh spring onions 6c bunch. Ripe tomatoes 20c to 30c dozen. Fresh green cabbage 5c head. Also a full line of fresh groceries. Phone 1176. South Georgia Pumpkin Yams 80c per pk. Home grown green cabbage. Golden Yellow Pumpkin Yams 30c. Limited supply. Arnold Abney.
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Jersey
Receivers appointed in Jim Smith case after hearing
Judge Emory Speer issues permanent injunction dissolving temporary administrators and ordering receivers. The ruling cites federal and state precedents and finds state-law contradictions in appointing administrators. Nonresident claimants are said to lack access to justice in state court. Judge McWhorter vows appeal.
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Macon
Jim Smith
W. M. Howard
Augusta
Emory Speer
Speer
United States
Zadoc Smith
Meadow
Judge Worley
Brand
Athens
Fite
McWhorter
City Court Hears Criminal Cases and Civil Recess
The city court handled several criminal matters with verdicts rendered. Frank Brooks was found guilty of illegally disposing of a crop and fined 26 dollars plus costs, while Jim Edwards was found guilty of stealing a lap fake from a buggy and given a four month sentence. George W was acquitted of abandoning his minor children. A civil case calendar is set for Monday after a Friday afternoon recess.
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Frank Brooks
Jim. Edwards
Swae
Lavender
Geo. W
For Sale Hog Pair and Garden Produce Ad
For sale two improved Chester White hogs one sow about six weeks in pig both described as extra fine and sold cheap. Also homegrown berries celery lettuce Irish potatoes cabbage peppers offered. Auction or sale by Arnold & apneh.
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Thavérno
Occupation Opinion Grows on U S Presence in Chihuahua
On the eve of the Obregon conference El Paso crowds sense possible American occupation of Chihuahua pending Villa eradication by Carranza troops. Generals Scott and Funston arrive with instructions not disclosed while Carranza officials hint at cooperation. Reports say Carranza troops advance in Guerrero as US infantry cross the border and cavalry move toward Gibson's Ranch to meet Mexican forces.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Carranza
Pershing
Villa
Guerrero
Columbus
Gibson
Mexico
Washington
Scott
Funston
Lucy Cobb Institute Field Day Scheduled This Afternoon
The public is cordially invited at 5 o'clock this afternoon to the Lucy Cobb Institute campus for the annual Field Day exercises. Some events will be of especial interest.
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The
Lucy Cobb “Institute
Daughter of Judge Holden to undergo appendix operation
Miss Mary Holden daughter of Judge and Mrs Horace Holden will be operated upon for appendicitis by Dr Floyd McRae at Piedmont Sanitarium in Atlanta today Miss Holden was taken to Atlanta Thursday Many friends hope for a successful operation and speedy recovery.
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Mary Holden
Horace. Holden
Floyd McRae
Piedmont Sanitarium
Atlanta
Athens City Hall Flag Featured in Current News
Photo from the Vaudette shows Athens city hall and electric flag amid a patriotic Labor Day demonstration in April. The image appears in the National Bank of Athens collection with a description noting the flag as a first of its kind in the United States.
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Athens
Daily News
National Bank ‘of
United States
When and Where to Vote For Water Works Bonds
Polls open 9 a m and close 4 p m on Saturday April 29 for water works bonds. Second ward voters go to City Hall while third ward vote at the Green Hotel basement on Broad street and fourth ward at the Fire Hall.
Four British Cavalry Squadrons Annihilated by Turks
London reports a British force of four cavalry squadrons was annihilated near Qualia Constantinople with 300 prisoners taken. The relief attempt for General Townshend at Kut failed as a vessel ran aground east of Kut. Air and artillery actions continue in the Meuse Verdun region amid broader war activity.
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Associated Press
London
Qualia
Constantinople
Townshend
Kut-ElvAmata
Kut
Port Said
Quytillery- Bombardme
Changes in Southern Railway Commercial Office Heads
Mr. Paul Pinkerton, twice commercial agent, leaves Athens to Macon where his home was. H J Finley, assistant commercial agent, resigns and returns to Macon. Hee Williams named as Pinkerton replacement, Ryals as Finley replacement. Both new appointees come from Macon and are welcomed to Athens as part of the business community.
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Paul Pinkerton
The
Southern Railway
H. J. Finley
Pinkerton
Macon
Athens
Hee Williams
Finley
Ryals
Messrs
Pinkerton and
Roosevelt Endorses Women’s Suffrage in Federal Amendment Push
New York April 28 Col Roosevelt signs a prepared statement for the Congressional Union pledging support to a federal constitutional amendment granting voting rights to women. He calls suffrage a national issue and urges federal action.
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Associated Press
New York
Congressional Union
Col. Roosevelt
Dr Hill to Speak at Bishop Assembly
Rev E L Hill DD pastor of the First Presbyterian church will go to Bishop today to deliver the memorial address for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. A large gathering is expected with a big spread dinner and a general good time.
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E. L. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Bishop
Independent Order
Odd Fellows
Ava
Wretched Exhibition Ends In High-Scoring Draw In Virginia
Virginia and Georgia played a wild game in Charlottesville with many walks and erratic pitching. Final score 16 to 7 in eight innings as Erwin cleared bases with a three-base hit and Rixey relieved Hager for Virginia while McWhorter and Fox were pulled for control issues.
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Charlottesville
Georgia
Virginia
Fox
Hager
Erwin
McWhorter
Rixey
Rawson
Battery
White
Hagar
Mrs J Crawford Fleeman Dies at Winterville
News from Athens reports the death of Mrs J Crawford Fleeman at her Winterville home around six o clock. She had suffered long illness but bore it with Christian serenity. She leaves many relatives in the area. Funeral plans were not finalized last night but will be held at the Winterville Methodist church with details to be announced tomorrow morning.
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Athens
JJ. Crawford Fleeman
Winterville
For Sale John Deere buggy and harness sets
Top buggy rubber-tired nearly new John Deere buggy for sale. Also several sets of single buggy harness. Contact Ralph Walker at Frank Allgood's Stable Clayton Fancy Ree Shad Trout and Spanish Mackerel at O'Barrells today. Phone 1052 1053.
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Ralph Walker
Frank Allgood
Clayton
O'Barrell
Winners announced for debates recitation and music contests yesterday
The first annual meet of the Georgia Congressional District Agricultural High Schools opened at State College of Agriculture. Debaters from seven districts held preliminaries with a final debate to decide winners. Essay, piano, and recitation contests showcased many district entrants as judges prepared to announce results today.
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Georgia Congressional District Agricultural High Schools
State College of Agriculture
Soule
Georgia
Lucius Dean
Rusha Statham
Madison
H. G. Quincy
B. G. Gaddes
Douglas
Quincy
Andy
Pyres
Wrnters
Rowena Long
Gertrude Slaughter
Jewell Credille
Fannie Teagle
Gertrude English
Hampton Dasher
Guy Lewis
George Bow
Roy Harris
D. Faulkner
Lelon Paris
A. Woodward
Bettie Ricks
Gladys Vickers
Alice Walker
Myrtice Redden
Heighth
Helen McLane
Monroe
Helen McLean
Louise Graham
Ruth Tyler
Lucile Still
E Horne
Lanore
Horn
Barnesville
Myrtice Ae ‘Ciscoe
Betsy Hawkins
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Arnold Abnney
Ben
Roy
Iriah Botatop
Cableflower
Bell Peppers
Abnold & Apneh
U. Ss
Chihuahua State
Lucy Cobb Institute
Holden
Farrells
Ofrrells
City’ Hall
Green Hotel
Broad Street
Fire Hall
Dublin
Cay
Sinn
Sackville Street
Stephens Gina
Iion Sec
Ae Oeson
Roosevelt
DR. Hill
Norway
R. Ise
J. Crawford Fleeman
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