Fighters and boxers tied to Langford Johnson Papke and others
In Chicago Langford is hailed by Jim Barry as able to defeat Jack Johnson. Iron Man Jim Burge dies in Sydney. Joe Thomas trains in California for Bill Papke. Packey McFarland and Joe Fletcher plan a fifteen round London bout on May 2. Ad Wolgast demands 20000 dollars to face Freddie Welsh.
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Thepec
Jim Barry
Chicago
Langford
Jack Johnson
Jim Burge
Iron Man
Sydney
Australia
Joe Thomas
California
Bill Papke
Packey McFarland
Joe Fletcher
London
Ad Wolgast
Freddie Welsh
Georgia Sheep Farming Prospects and Profits
The article argues for Georgia farmers to enter sheep farming as demand for mutton grows. It cites Georgia’s 258 000 sheep, favorable land and climate, near coastal markets, and potential profits from early lambs sold to city clubs and hotels. It notes winter shelter needs, parasite challenges, and grazing strategies to maximize returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
West
England
100 Mile Railroad Granted Charter
A million dollar railroad named the Augusta Lincolnton and Northern is chartered by Secretary of State Phil Cook. It will run about 100 miles from Augusta in Richmond County northwesterly to Danielsville in Madison County through Richmond Columbia Lincoln Oglethorpe and Madison counties connecting Augusta with Lincolnton Tig nal Washington and Danielsville. Incorporators include Samuel L. Wilkes J C Groves John J Wilkinson C D Bolton Thomas W Hill Thomas L Verdel W A Swift T M Swift Jr Z C Hayes and E N Cobb. Shares will be common stock of 100 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Cook
Augusta
Lincolnton
Northern
Richmond County
Danielsville
Madison County
Richmond
Columbia
Lincoln
Oglethorpe
Madison Counties
Tignal
Washington
Samuel L. Wilkes
J. C. Groves
John J. Wilkinson
C. D. Bolton
Thomas W. Hill
Wilkes
Thomas L. Verdel
W. A. Swift
T. M. Swift, Jr
Z. C. Hayes
Elberton
E. N. Cobb
Athens
Southern Mfg Co Athletic Association Flourishing
The Southern Mfg Co Athletic Association shows growth as the baseball team beat Bogart 8 to 2 on Memorial Day. They seek future games with Comer and have open dates. A grand ice cream carnival and lawn party is planned at 7:30 tonight on Nacoochee and Nantahala avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Mfg. CO. Athletic Association
Cop's Athletic Association
Bogart
Comer
Nacoochee
Nantahala
Opening Reservation Lands at Couer d Alene in May
Fifteen hundred prospective settlers from 25 states and four Canadian provinces will gather at Couer d Alene Idaho the first week in May as Indian reservation lands open to filing Judge J W Witten of the interior department who supervised last Augusts drawings will preside The Couer d Alene Reservation Settlers Association led by William Masi Jr of Spokane plans to support homesteaders and hopes to become a permanent body Three hundred Spokane residents belong to the association Every ticket-holder is to file on land and take up a homestead at once.
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Spokane
Wash
Canada
Couer A’ Alene
Idaho
Here
J. W. Witten
Department of the Interior
Masi
Pittard Stars as Baraca Baseball Tops Finch’s Team 2–0
Pittard’s team edged Finch in a hard fought 2 to 0 victory highlighted by Pittard’s clutch runs and a sharp Texas leaguer over third by Jackson. Parnell hit a triple and Davis delivered a key single while Long and Pittard pitched well for a low scoring clash at Baraca.
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Baraca
Sy Finch
Pittard
Capt
Jackson
Parnell
Davis
Long
aTck
Athens Citizen suspects Atlanta robbery suspects behind jail bars
An Athens resident with local police contacts says Atlanta police have detained likely perpetrators of a Saturday night streetcar hold up and murder. He fears a lynching if the public learns the right suspects are jailed and names a notorious Athens man as a possible participant.
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Athens
Atlanta
Durance
Georgians Return From Week's Trip
The University of Georgia baseball team concludes a week long trip through the Carolinas with a 1 loss 4 wins 1 tie record. Thompson Brannen and McWhorter pitched well as the squad beat South Carolina twice and defeated Furman while losing to Trinity. The Red and Black fans anticipate strong play for the rest of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Carolinas
Cadet Corps
Gainesville
Trinity
University of South Carolina
Wofford
Furman
South Carolina
Thompson
Brannen
McWhorter
Wofford Victimized by Georgia in 5 to 1 Clash
Georgia overwhelmed Wofford College 5 to 1 as McWhobtter pitched shutout innings. Teammates backed him with timely hitting while ox starred at bat and the Bulldogs improved their road record. Bartlett also contributed a first inning spark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wofford College
Georgia
Mc‘Whobtter
Wofford
Willow
Bartlett
Short Notes of Interest from Athens Advertisements
Various small ads list services and items for sale or rent in Athens Georgia. Entries include sand for sale from Erwin & Company, a bedroom for rent at 411 Thomas Street, shoe repair by Martin Bros at 455 Clayton, and multiple rental and boarder notices on Thomas and Clayton streets. Job seeking for a bookkeeper and collector is noted, along with house and room rentals, board, and a cottage for sale on Barber Street. Continuous ads appear for poultry, sewing, and rooming needs with contact phone numbers and local names.
Southern Baseball Results From Atlanta Memphis New Orleans and Mobile
Baseball scores from Atlanta Nashville Memphis New Orleans and Mobile show results for several matches. Memphis beat Chattanooga 6 to 1 with Steele Allen and Rementer for Memphis and More and Meek for Chattanooga. New Orleans lost to Birmingham 2 to 3 with Hess and LaFitte for New Orleans and Fiehar ty and Elliott for Birmingham. Mobile defeated Montgomery 7 to 1 with Hockman and Dunn for Mobile and Juel and Miller for Montgomery. Umpires named Pfeninger Conahan Meek and Rudderham.
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Atlanta
R. HE
Nashville
Fisher
Smith
Viebahn
Seabaugh
Pfeninger
Memphis
Chattanooga
Steele
Allen and Rementer
More
Conahan and Meek
New Orleans
Birmingham
Hess and LaFitte
Fieharty
Elliott
Fitzsimmons
Mobile
Montgomery
Perry Davis Painkiller touted for sore throat and coughs
Advert says Perry Davis Painkiller cures sore throat sudden cold and coughs and heals bruises and wounds. Claims it as the cheapest best public remedy at 35c for a large bottle with smaller sizes 25c and 50c. Also notes it is more potent than prior product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Thalians Score Big on Road Trip with Garrick
The University dramatic club Thalians played to good crowds in Commerce and Gainesville with the play David Garrick. Audiences praised the performance as one of the best amateur productions seen, noting strong work by the cast and Miss Lyndon the director. The troupe returns to the city today after a celebratory Gainesville armory dance.
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Thalians
University Dramatic Club
Commerce
Gainesville
David Garrick
Brenau
Hair relic of Andrew Jackson found in Spokane
Spokane storekeeper C P Hallett owns a lock of iron gray hair cut from Andrew Jackson after the 1814 Battle of New Orleans. The keepsake was given to his grandmother in 1848 by Mrs Donelson, wife of Andrew Jackson Donelson, then mistress at the White House. The tale traces the hair through Mrs Hallett’s mother to the Spokane man.
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Spokane
Wash
C. P. Hallett
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
A. M. Ballett
Nashville
Tenn
Charter for State Mutual Agency for Clark County
The State Mutual Agency seeks incorporation under state law with principal offices in Athens. Applicants are N P Pollitt general agent and district manager and A D Cheney of The State Mutual Insurance Company in Rome. Capital stock is $100000 with option to increase to $125000. The agency aims to conduct general insurance business.
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Superior Court of
Clarkenty
Athens
Messrs. N. P. Pollitt
State Mutual Insurance Company
A. D. Cheney
Rome
Lance
Georgia Tech tops Mercer in opening game of series
Georgia Tech defeated Mercer 3 to 1 in Macon to take the first game of the southern baseball series. Mercer had hoped to win both games and tie Tech, but the loss leaves Tech in command of the series with another contest to be played. Georgia and Tennessee also feature in regional results as play continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Tech
Macon
Georgia
Mercer
Tech
University of Tennessee
Central of Kentucky
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J. ¥. Carithers
Wrgia
Dean
Couer D'Alene
Varsity
Carolina College
Furman Today
China
U. S
Our
Ters, &c
the Huggins China House
Broad Street
Deadwyler’s
Fire Insurance
Erwin & Company
TE. Jago
Thomas St. Tf
Martin Bros
Clayton
Steve Wood
Barrow Street
Hid Street
Banner Office
J. C. Jester
T. E. Jago
Thomas St
J. H. Bishop
West Clayton Street
Barber Street
J. R. Crane & Co
Troziger
Boulevard
Chase Street
B. H. Barrow
C. D. Campbell
E. G. Griffin
Southern Mutual
Old Hickory
Messrs
Ne Pollitt
andAssociates
Mr. Hallett
Hermitage
Cumberland River
Tennessee
Cai Rensir
C. A. Scudder, Jeweler
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