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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1914

Page

3

Clarke County Officials Seek Re-Election in Democratic Primary

Local notices show Clarke county candidates announcing for reelection or new bids in roles including tax collector tax receiver sheriff clerk of superior court treasurer and coroner with statements of allegiance to the Democratic party and intent to abide by primary results. The declarations name several individuals and their offices.

Clarke County Democratic Party H. H. Linton J. H. Hancock Walter E. Jackson Superior Court Elmer J. Crawford E. J. Smith J. H. Dorsey E. K. Greer General Assembly J. F. Rhodes Joseph M. Hodgson Robert L. Bramblett J. L. McLeroy Habersham Habersham County G. P. Jones J. N. Gabrels W. P. Rudisil H. M. Black J. C. Jenkins J. W. Purdy J. C. Jarrard W. Co. Mize

Clarke County Political Announcements Surface in 1914 Notices

Local notices list several candidates for Clarke County offices in Georgia including coroner surveyor and district senate, with declarations for Democratic primaries. Names include Ben H Barrow A B Stovall C H Arnold Jr J F Rhodes Joseph M Hodgson Robert L Bramblett and J L McLeroy, all announcing in 1914.

Candidate Announces Run for State Assembly Seat

Ll. C. Brown states his candidacy for a seat in the lower House of the General Assembly, subject to the Democratic primary on August 19, 1914, and respectfully solicits support.

Clarke County General Assembly State of Georgia C. H. Arnold, JR Ll. C. Brown

Huerta Buys Chicago Table for Billiards Palace

The Mexican dictator Victoriano Huerta ordered a mahogany billiard table from a Chicago firm for $1000. The Brunswick company received Huerta's payment and a Mexico City agent praised his enthusiasm for billiards, noting he plays nightly. The report, from the Chicago Evening Post, highlights Huerta’s fondness for the game and the palatial setting.

Chicago Wilson Victoriano Huerta H. F. Davenport Brunswick-Bulke - Callender Company Huerta Mexico City Chicago Evening Post

Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Claims Local Preference

When run down with kidney trouble or backache rheumatism or bladder weakness take Foley Kidney Pills. J Wess Bryant a merchant of Cross Keys Georgia sells many bottles with satisfaction. Safe and effective. H R Palmer and Sons advertise.

J. Wess Bryant Werchant Cross Keys H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Memorial Day Observances Across Clarksville and Demorest

Memorial Day services were held at Clarksville courthouse with Col. Claud Bond as orator. Readings by Mrs. J. H. Goodey, music by A and M College band, and schoolchildren songs marked the program. Graves were decorated. Habersham primary election follows with local candidate slate. In Demorest Academy Hall Memorial Day observations featured speakers H C Swindell Gus Ed Edwards and B P Gaillard along with a flag drill by fourteen girls and college musical groups. Veterans and families dined at Piedmont College auditorium.

Clarksville Court House Claud Bond Toccoa J. H. Goodey A. and M. College Demorest Academy Hall Piedmont College H.C. Swindell Gus C. Ed Edwards Clarkesville B. P. Gaillard Gainesvillle Olive van Hise Piedmont College Glee Club

Street Gaming Associate the Names of Huerta and Caruso

Atlanta April 29 Caruso and Huerta nicknamed the Dago and the Greaser by newsboys share front page conflict and mild comedic intrigue with Mexico events and Atlanta opera. Italian stars discuss cooking and Italian dining as a New York chef and cooks prepare authentic dishes for hotel guests this week.

Huerta Caruso iAtlanta Greaser Atlanta Mexico Grand Opera Herta Uncle Sam Bella Napoli Spaghetti New York

500 Pullman Cars Parked to Be Used As Shriners Hotels

Atlanta outlines plans to park over 500 Pullman cars for Shriner guests during the convention with 30 000 visitors expected. Cars from Southern Railway Seaboard A B and W P Central and L N lines will serve as mobile hotels at North Avenue Marietta street Hunter street Terminal and Inman yards. Housing and meals will be arranged aboard the trains with some cars hosting entertainments and diners.

Shriners Atlanta Southern Railway North Avenue Marietta Street Terminal Seaboard Hunter Street Inman Yards Central

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The Athens Savings Bank M. Stern M. G. Michael G. A. Mell Mallory C. N. Weatherly J. W. McIntyre Mysel Ben H Barrow Georgia J. Stovall Elberton, Ga Foley P. H H R. Palmer & Sons Ben Ben Greet Redpath Chautauquas Blue C. R. Brown L. G. Cash C. L. Ferguson R. L. Ramesy H. D. Williams F. L. Prater J. W. Wike James James J. C. van de Lande Kirkland Chamberlain Gardus Amelia Wilson Alma, Ark Baltimore Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Georgia National Bank Athens Athens Engineering CO Snith Biig American State Bank Athens, GA Howell C. Erwin J. Warren Smith Orr’s School S. P. Orr Wray Street Athens, Georgia
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