Southern Refining Company petition for chartered power
A group led by A M Dobbs and others from Cobb Fulton Oglethorpe Clarke Hancock and Walton counties petitions Clarke Superior Court to incorporate the Southern Refining Company for twenty years with renewal. The plan covers offices in Athens with branch rights, diverse business lines including cotton seed products oils fertilizers and even guns, and authority to own real estate issue stock up to 500000 and amend its charter by majority vote. Filing dated July 27 1908 with Park & Park attorneys and clerk certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Clarke
Superior Court
A. M. Dobbs
Cobb
Guy R. Brightwell
Tom Brightwell
S. T. Gillen
Oglethorpe
W. M. McKenzie
Fulton
J. W. Griffin
Hancock
C. B. Grifith
W. Fleming
Southern Refining Company
Athens
County of
D Corporation
Capital
Clarke County
United States of America
Cobb & Erwin
Liverpool and New York Markets Close in Sparse Listings
A fragmented market notice shows Liverpool and New York markets closing yesterday with scattered figures for AUj Sep to Dec in Liverpool and October to December in New York. Spot prices for Bengal or other commodities appear alongside minor date stamps and vague totals.
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Liverpool
New York
Bogart Baseball Beats Comer 6 to 4 in Comer
The Bogart baseball team defeated Comer 6 to 4 in Comer yesterday. Bogart led early and held off Comer’s late rally as the teams exchanged runs in a competitive matchup.
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Bogart
Comer
Real Estate Revival Signals Growth in Georgia and Alabama
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports rising real estate activity across both states, with farm timber and city land sales strong and prices up to $60 per acre. Rail and banking ventures resume, Athens expands with a 2000 seat auditorium and insurance company plans, and four new banks form as conditions improve ahead of fall and after the 1908-09 panic.
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Columbus
Georgia
South
East
Southern Railway
Stevenson
Alabama
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sparks Western Railroad
South Georgia
Athens
Rome
Montgomery
Ala
Anniston
Huntsville
Parisian Sage Hair Grower Promise Ad Claims Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as safe and harmless, curing dandruff in two weeks by killing germs, stopping hair loss and itching, making hair soft and lustrous, and masking scalp odors. Priced at 50 cents a bottle from H R Palmer & Sons, via express. Also notes press calls Taft to account for religious views and church attendance.
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America
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Express
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr. Taft
Commissioner Holman replies to article on convict rations
Athens Ga August 12 1908 commissioner Holman defends county convict meals rebutting Clarke County Courier accusations. he asserts meals like corn bread bacon coffee vegetables fresh meats and fruits were adequate and notes inspection by Captain Geo Deadwyler found no fault. he calls for publishing the affidavit naming the accuser to inform the public.
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Athens Banner
Clarke County Courier
Con Ict
Geo. Deadwyler
Old Board
Athens
Government seeks chef at insane asylum
Washington Aug 12. A diet is needed at the government Asylum for the Insane and a civil service examination was held today to fill the vacancy. The position pays 1200 a year but attracted few applicants, the reason being the successful candidate must have broad knowledge to qualify for a chief clerkship in many departments, not just cooking.
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Washington, D. C
Government Asylum For
Bryan Notification Rally In Lincoln Draws Nationwide Attendees
Lincoln Nebraska marked a day of jubilee as the city notified William Jennings Bryan of his third Democratic nomination for president. An artillery salute, large crowds, and visiting leaders from Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa accompanied a noon luncheon at the Lincoln Hotel. Bryan and running mate John W Kern received enthusiastic welcomes before a Capitol ceremony, with Clayton of Alabama delivering the notification speech and a lengthy reception in the Capitol rotunda. The day closed with plans for a Fairfield dinner hosted by Bryan and local leaders.
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Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Bryan
United States
Malone
State Capitol
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Commonwealths
Capitol Grounds
Government Square
Lincoln Hotel
Bryan
John W. Kern
Kern
Nebraska State Band
Middle West
Capitol
Democratic National Committee
Notification Committee
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Fairview
Washington Ga Farmers Institute Program 1908
The Washington Georgia farmers institute hosts Friday and Saturday August 14 and 15 1908 with experts from the University of Georgia and Georgia State College of Agriculture. The program covers scientific agriculture farm forestry diversified farming cotton selection insect pests dairying and general discussion with opportunities for audience questions and profit.
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Farmers’ Institute
Washington, Ga
M. P. Jarniagin
Alfred Akerman
The
University, of Georgia
Georgia
Andrew M. Soule
Farmers‘ Institutes
Washington
Wilkes County
B. A. Callaway
M. P. Jarnagin
Georgia State College of Agriculture
University of Georgia
F. Hunnicutt
Atlanta
R. J. H. DeLoach
E. L. Worsham
W. L. Williamson
Commerce
Flynt Denies Lobbyist Story Clearing Senate Floor
Atlanta Aug. 12 President Flynt denied a report that Seah Wright cleared the senate floor of lobbyists Tuesday. He said he cleared the senate chamber on his own motion and acted independently.
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Flynt
Atlanta
Seah Wright
Senate
Senate Chamber
Merry Named Assistant Commissioner in Educational Dept
E C Merry of Richmond County is named assistant state school commissioner, succeeding T H Robertson who will move to Gainesville as superintendent of public schools. The appointment was announced from Atlanta on August 12 in a special dispatch.
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Robertson
Atlanta
E. C. Merry
Richmond County
T. H. Robertson
Gainesville
Mr A L Deadwyler Moves Family to City
Mr A L Deadwyler of Raleigh NC has moved his family here to reside. He is state agent for Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co with offices in the Southern Mutual building. The people of this city extend a cordial welcome to Mr Deadwyler and family.
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A. L. Deadwyler
Raleigh
N. C
Deadwyler
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co
Southern Mutual
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Park & Park
Greensboro
BE. J. Crawford
State of Georgia
E. J. Crawford
Said County
Southern Refining Company” Ag
W. B. Dozier
Fulton County
O. A. Dozier
T. H.dozier, Jr
I. E. J. Crawford
W. B. Dozier Et al
American Land Company
Court House
A. S. Wilson
C. Morton Strahan
Jackson &Vincent
Geo. McWhorter
Sala
W. E. Jackson
Selig Feinstein
Jennie
Bernstein
Tate
Said
S. B. Wingfield, Sr
B. Wingfield
J. F. Williams
Clara M. Williams
Clarke Superior Court
C. H. Brand
J. Crawford
Board For County Commissioners Roads and Revenues of
Southern Mutual Building
J. B. Gamble
Julia J. Chandler
A. D
Co. B. Chandler
Lucian L. Ray
C &B
Clara Coggins
Henry C. Coggins
Charles B! Braid
Clarke Co
Edward Lee Rives
Hel Montine Rives
Marke Superior Court
Tonswer
Charles H. Braid
Atheas
Holman
Clarke County Courtier
W. 8. Holman
Board of Commissioners
Insane Asylum
W. J. Bryan
Helen Dowdy
Winterville
Edith Wingfield
Farmers’ Institute AT
Washington, Gi
Merry
MR. A. L. Deadwyler
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