Missing Lexington Man John N Booth Since May 14
Mr. John N Booth formerly of this city and now a Lexington resident has been missing since May 14. He departed after saying farewell to his wife and young son to attend a Confederate veterans reunion in Little Rock, then traveled via Atlanta and Memphis after purchasing a ticket in town. He was seen in this city at noon the same day.
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John N. Booth
Lexington
Booth
Little Rock
Confederate Veterans
J. J. C. McMahan
Atlanta
Memphis
Mysterious disappearance of Mr Booth after Rock Island train detour
Mr Booth, president of the John N Booth Co and a popular local businessman, vanished after a Memphis to Little Rock train detour. Detectives searched Little Rock and Oklahoma City with no clue found, leaving his wife heartbroken and family asking for information. His grip remained with R P Arnold, who tried to locate him.
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Memphis
Rock Island
Little Rock
Mr.Booth
R. P. Arnold
Crawford
Booth
Arnold
Mr. Booth
E. H. Dorsey
Lexington
John N. Booth Co
Oklahoma City
Judge G C Thomas Home From Court
Judge G C Thomas returned from Madison county superior court where D E Griffeth was acquitted of murder. Griffeth had killed J S McCurdy years earlier. the case was tried this term before Judge J B Park. Hardeman was found guilty of rape and sentenced to ten years.
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G. C. Thomas
Madison County Superior Court
D. E. Griffeth
Griffeth
J. S. McCurdy
J. B. Park
Ocmulgee
Meadows
Nother
Jesse Hardeman
Reuben R. Arnold
Atlanta
B. T. Moseley
John B. Gordon
Danielsville
R. L. J Smith
Commerce
T J. Brown
J. N. Worley
Elberton
J. F. L. Bond
W. W. Stark
Hardeman
Head Returns From New York With Early Market Picks
Mr H V Mead returned from New York and Baltimore after a swift eastward buying trip. He secured early season offerings ahead of Georgia buyers and chose quality fabrics with skilled cloth knowledge. Head and McMahan promise fall and winter stock to rival the South.
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H. V. Mead
New York
Baltimore
Georgia
Head & McMahan
Venerable Minister To Preach Sunday
Dr. J W Walden formerly of the First Presbyterian church will preach at Prince avenue Presbyterian tomorrow at 11:00 AM and again at 8:30 PM. He is visiting his daughter Mrs Audley Morton and will be welcomed by former parishioners now members of a new congregation.
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J. W. Walden
First Presbyterian Church
Audley Morton
Indian Brothers Biograph Portrait Shown Again
The Elite presents another Biograph today with The Indian Brothers as the subject. The Biograph Co. production backs the feature as a mark of quality.
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Biograph Co
Services Sunday at Catholic Church
Father Sullivan of Atlanta will celebrate Mass and give Benediction at the Catholic church tomorrow at 10 30 morning. All relatives invited. Address Dr W H Reynolds Lexington Ga. Thompson's Bakery sells milk biscuits today 5c per dozen. Phone 777.
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Father Sullivan
Atlanta
$50,000 for Athens State Normal School building approved
The house appropriations committee favored a $50,000 bill to erect an academic building at the State Normal School in Athens. Representative DuBose of Clarke led the push, noting prior inaction and stressing the need for a proper auditorium and recitation rooms as the school continues to train teachers.
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State Normal School
Athens
Appropriations Committee
House
DuBose
Clarke
State Institution
General Assembly
K Fature
Nellie McDorman Fights On In Public Service Contest
Local contest features Nellie McDor man urging public spirit as readers admire contestants. A September grand prize Maxwell car valued at $600 awaits the winner along with mahogany furniture and ladies’ golf watches.
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Dorsey & Funkenstein
Watson to Speak at Bishop Today in Jeffersonian Drive
The article reports J. B Brown of Bowman and Thomas E Watson will address crowds at Bishop today as part of Jeffersonian Democracy club efforts. Brown speaks at 10 AM, Watson at noon on topics described as A Number of Things most of them interesting.
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Terday
J. Brown
Watson
Bishop
J. J. Brown
Bowman
Watson Publications
The
Jeffs
Thomas E. Watson
Mr. Brown
Mr. Watson
Quality Bread and Produce at Arnold & Abney
Fresh shipment highlights evaparated cherries and pies. Arnold and Abney feature evaporated cherries fresh corn green beans and bread for Sunday. The ad promotes quality bread and produce available from Arnold & Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
Pair of Strong Sermons Sunday at First Methodist
Rev. M. L. Troutman will preach Sunday at 11 AM on Jacob a Study in the Dual Nature of Man and at 8:30 PM on The Foundation of the Church. The pastor emphasizes preparation and expects city members to attend both services and invites visitors in Athens to worship with the First Methodist Church.
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Jacob
M. L. Troutman
First Methodist Church
Troutman
Athens
Busy Bee Cafe Opens With Remodeled Interior In Durand
The Busy Bee Cafe on College Avenue opens at noon under D Brown and Company after weeks of remodeling. The site features glass and iron fronts, a metal ceiling, mirrors, refined counters, and new tables and chairs, with trained staff in the kitchen. Mr Watson arrives amid political remarks supporting Jeffersonian Democratic Leagues and criticizing Hoke Smith.
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Busy Bee
D Brown and Company
College Avenue
Durand
Elder
Hoke Smith
Smith
Mr. Watson
Watson
Democratic Leagues
Old Fashioned Pound Cake Delights in Warm Weather
In praise of an Old Fashioned Pound Cake that remains pleasing even in hot weather. The feature notes the recipe and claims Arnold & Abney as the bakers behind this reliable dessert.
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Arnold & Abney
Thompson's Bakery Sells Milk Biscuits Today 5 Cents Dozen
Thompson's Bakery advertises milk biscuits for five cents a dozen with contact by phone 777.
Competing Candidates Rise for Athens City Court Judge
The Athens city court judgeship term starting September faces multiple candidates. Col Henry C. Tuck emerges as a compromise option after endorsements and Atlanta lobbying, while Col T J Shackelford and Judge West remain in contention alongside a continued bid by Judge Howell Cobb. West cites broad local endorsements from Gilmer Banks Habersham and Clarke counties as support.
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Athens
Henry S. West
Henry C. Tuck
Tuck
Weat
Atlanta
Judge West
Col. Tuck
T. J. Shackelford
Col
F. C. Shackelford
Hoke Smith
Central
West
Howell
Cobb
Gilmer
Banks
Habersham
Clarke
Dramatic Thanhouser Love Story at the Lyric
At the Lyric today the Thanhouser Co. presents When a Man Fears a dramatic love story with rural scenes designed to please audiences visiting the theater.
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the Lyric
Thanhouser Co
Lyric
Meeting of interest to U. C. T. members tonight
There is a meeting at 8 30 tonight in the Council Room at Elk's Home. All members are urged to attend and visiting U. C. T. members are welcome. A W Wier is secretary and B C Jones is grand commander.
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Council Room
Elk’s
A. W. Wier
B. C. Jones
G. C
For the Queen's Honor at Majestic theater
Imp Co offers a magnificently staged production titled For the Queen's Honor at the Majestic. Leading roles are played by Little Mary and Mr Owen More with the company displaying notable versatility. Phone 777 for show details.
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Imp Co
Little Mary
Mr. Owen
the Majestic
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John Ft. Booth
G.C. Thomas Home
MR. HV
N.Y
W. H. Reynolds
Lexington, Ga
Thompson's Bakery
Nellie McDor
Rele
Frank
Iss Nelle McDorman
Shearing School Times
New Orleans
R. H
Miller
Johns
Wells
Wagner
Angermier
Rudderham
Fitzsimmons
Mobile
R. H. BE. Chattanaooga
Chattanooga
More and Knotts
Burleson and
Mitchell
Carpenter
Kellum
Birmingham
Nashville
Case and Munson
Maxwell and Yantz
Pfeminger
Montgomery
Newton and
Adams
Montgomery, Bailey and
Flint
Colliflower
Hart
Allen and Brennen
Montgomery, Thomas and
Hart and
Greene
Dr. Troutman
Busy Bee Cafe
Appli
IMP
Majestic
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