Northeast Georgia Fair Board Advances Preparations for Oct Opening
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association board met at president Billaps Phbmzy's office with J. Y. Carthers Chas N Hodgson and B. F. Holder Jr. They discussed grading building and grounds readiness, aiming for completion and acceptance by Sept 20. Projections include nine county agricultural exhibits and about 100 individual entries, fully prepared race stables and a near finished track, a $200 purse for races, and extensive attractions. Chairman Rhodes plans fast horses. Holder sells exhibit space. preparations note widespread local merchant and manufacturer participation. The fair runs October 5 through 10.
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Northeast Georgia Fair Association
Billaps Phbmzy
Messrs
J. Y. Carthers
Chas N. Hodgson
B. F. Holder, Jr
The
Fair Association
Hassey
Agricultural Committee
Rhodes
Racing Committee
Department of Privileges and Concessions
Weil
Georgia
Daily Cotton Market Report August 1 1903 Liverpool and Athens
Liverpool market shows Middling uplands at 6.68 with 6000 sales and American receipts at 3000. New York market steady with tonality described as steady. Athens market notes Middling at 12.25 and port receipts for today. Year earlier figures referenced for comparison.
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Liverpool
New York
Athens
Colored Fair Directors Meet for Fifteen Counties to Exhibit
The colored fair officers and directors met last night and formed committees with advertising reports positive from letters sent days earlier. Fifteen counties in this region will be represented and indications point to an excellent exhibit. Premium books will be issued soon.
Lucy Cobb Institute Readies First Day Opening
The Lucy Cobb Institute in this city will resume exercises on Wednesday September th just before the University of Georgia session. Mia Lipscomb, principal, is at Tatlulan Falls handling correspondence for the coming session. Only one faculty change is noted and indications point to the largest attendance in the school's history.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Unversity of
Georgia
Lucy Cobbt
Mia Lipscomb
Tatlulan Falls
Rules for Using Local Telephones
The Banner prints Southern Bell Company rules to ease phone use. Read and follow: answer promptly, give your number, speak clearly and not too fast, never hang up until the talk ends, hang up with the receiver down to preserve battery, be polite to operators, avoid using phones during storms, and prohibit profane language.
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Southern Bell Company
Grape-Nuts Aid Sick Stomach To Rapid Recovery
A Back Number ad extols predigested Grape-Nuts for stomach trouble. A former invalid claims rapid gain, better sleep, restored appetite, and strength after using Grape-Nuts and Postum, with coffee eliminated. The testimonial ends by urging readers to write for contest details and prizes.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Mayor Rhodes to Attend Georgia Municipalities Meeting
Mayor J F Rhodes left for Macon to attend the annual League of Georgia Municipalities meeting beginning today. Mayors from across the state gather for addresses on topics of progress and shared urban concerns. Rhodes will speak on Light and Water Rates, drawing on his studied background to aid fellow chief executives. He serves as a league vice president and is considered one of the state's able city leaders.
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J. F. Rhodes
Macon
League of Georgia
Georgia
Rhodes
League
Ladies Push Hospital Plan At City Meeting
Enthusiastic Indies committee from Bessie Mell Industrial Home and Chamber of Commerce discuss emergency hospital. Ladies pledge two rooms and linen supply, expect land funds with city support. Meeting urges male participation to match the effort for a successful hospital movement.
Macon State Fair racing program announced
The Macon fair association has completed its racing program for the State Fair in Macon October 21 31. The event features thirty races including five trotting contests and several running races with total purses set at 5200, surpassing the Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens.
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Macon Fair Association
Macon
Athens
Judges Award Dot Prizes in Banner Contest
Mayor J F dea and L F Edwards presided as judges awarded prizes for the Athens Banner dot contest. Affidavits from James R Colburn listed exact dot numbers and winners, with prizes ranging from ten dollars to groceries and jewelry. Dysentery cure claims from T A Pinber cited Chamberlain's remedy as effective, with local merchants offering it.
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J. F. Dea
L. F. Edwards
C. B. Griffith
Rhodes
R. Colburn
New York
County of
New
James R. Colburn
Nassau Street
New York City
Athens
BatiBer
Colburn
Colborn
J. W. Eberhart
Griffith Implement Co
C. C Bowden
H. R. Palmer & Sons
A. C. Fears
I. P. Morton
A. H. Hodgson
E. I. Smith
W. A. Jackson
GO. A. Scndder
J. 0. Hillsman
D. W. McGregor
Dr. D. IH. McNeil
Athens Chamber Meets To Discuss Emergency Hospital
The Athens Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly meeting at city hall this afternoon at 6 o clock. Key agenda includes establishing an emergency hospital in Athens, a proposal publicized by The Banner. A joint committee from the Chamber and the Bessie Mell Industrial Home will present plans for a hospital association.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Bessie Mell
Athena
Southern League Baseball Games Report in Atlanta
In Atlanta yesterday Birmingham defeated Atlanta 3 to 2. Other results: Little Rock 4 Memphis 3. Nashville 4 Montgomery 3. New Orleans forfeited to Shreveport in the first game at Shreveport due to New Orleans team refusing to play.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Little Rock
Memphis
Nashville
Montgomery
New Orleans
Shreveport
Range Officers Appointed For State Military School
Colonel George T. Gann of Savannah has appointed the range officers to conduct the State Military School to be held in Savannah this year. Captains J. M. McCurdy and W. A. Capps of Athens will represent the Third Infantry and are praised for competence, expected to satisfy the unit.
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George T. Gann
Savannah
J. M. McCurdy
W. A. Capps
Athens
Third Infantry
McCurdy
Capps
Patrol wagon urged for Athens police needs
A writer argues Athens requires an inexpensive patrol wagon to quietly convey wounded, helpless, or intoxicated individuals to the barracks instead of rough handling in the streets. The wagon could be kept at the fire department and used for other interim purposes at a minimal cost beyond the purchase.
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Athens
Police Department
Fire Department
No Meeting Tonight Athena Council No 21 Notices
Due to repairs at Mason ic Hall no meeting of Athena Council No 21 will be held tonight. Members are asked to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
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Masonic Hall
Athena Council No. 21
Law to Prevent Fraudulent Sales Enacted by Assembly
The Georgia wholesale trade cheers a new act restricting bulk sales to curb fraud. Supported by the Atlanta Credit Association and J K Orr Shoe Company figures, the measure requires vendors to disclose creditors and assets before bulk sales. Violations render sales fraudulent. duties on creditors’ notices and penalties for misstatements are outlined.
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General Assembly
Atlanta Credit Association
Dr. Kirkland
J. K. Orr Shoe Company
Athens
House
Senate
Speedy the diver in fatal fall joke headline
A Negro man at the Hodgeon fertiliser factory near the Georgia railroad tower, thirty-four feet high, collided with iron being hoisted, fell to the base unharmed besides a jar. Bystanders feared death but the man landed without bruise or scratch, recounting the event with ironic tone from the era.
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Georgia
Opper
Banner editorial sparks push for prison reform in Georgia
The General Assembly endorsed The Banner praise for an editorial condemning the DeVris whipping at the state prison farm and calls for investigation. Reads on the House floor as resolutions urged inquiry. Newspapers Atlanta Journal and Constitution later echoed the demand. The DeCris woman admitted improper proposals by the warden led to the whipping.
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Eer Ope
DeVris
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Banner
Georgia
Vna
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta Constitution
Denris
Atlanta
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O. D. Flanigen
Alice Adams
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Ernie Lane
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Festate Far Racing Program
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J. 3. Bernstein
Hattie May Jackson
Head & McMahan
Daisy Colbert
Bailey Supply Co
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