Clarke County to Exhibit at Chicago Land and Irrigation Exposition
Clarke county officials plan to join Georgia in the National Land and Irrigation Exposition in Chicago next fall. A committee including Athens figures will study costs and prepare literature highlighting Clarke county and Athens to attract settlers and promote home-making prospects.
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Clarke County
Chicago
Georgia
Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
W. F. Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce
A. W Brooks
Athens
H. J. Rowe
A. W. Brooks
W. &. Holman
Commissioners’ Board
Ebow
Governor Smith declines clemency for Stripling case
Special to the Banner reports Governor Hoke Smith will not consider clemency for Thomas J. Stripling, former Danville police chief now serving a life term for murder in Harris county. Overtures from supporters yielded no relief as Smith refused any intervention.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Thomas J. Stripling
Stripling
Brown
Danville
W. J. Cornett
Harris County
Smith
Joseph M. Brown
During Cherry Time at the Elite
The Elite screens an exceptionally good program today headlined by Miss Lawrence and Arthur Johnson. The film promises strong performances and an engaging showcase of the era’s entertainment.
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Elite
Miss Lawrence
Arthur Johnson
The New Cafe Opens Near College and Broad
The new cafe at College avenue and Broad street offers ice cream parlor soda and tobacco with a clean up to date look. Managed by P. N. Chilivits, the shop is advertised as a place for ladies to inspect and enjoy. Mentioned nearby is the Commercial Hotel. City School notices announce fall term start on September 6 with examinations for promoted and new pupils and training for white teachers beginning August 28.
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College Avenue
Broad Street
G. G. Bond
Marine band asked to visit Athens and other Georgia cities
Washington August 15 Members of the Georgia delegation in congress press for a Marine band tour in the South this fall. Representative Edwards seeks Savannah Athens in the itinerary while Tribble bids for Athens and Howard aims to include Atlanta. The White House has received many state requests and the band may appear in about six Georgia cities.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
Congress
Marine Band
Edwards
Savannah
Tribble
Athens
Howard
Atlanta
South
White House
Mr Anderson praises Rome Spirit and business vigor
Mr D G Anderson, real estate man, returns home from Rome where his wife visits her parents. He lauds Rome spirit and notes the Merchants and Manufacturers Association maps strong yearly turnout, driving railroads, scholarships, factories, river deepening, a gulf waterway, and twenty conventions in the past year.
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D. G. Anderson
Rome
Anderson
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association of
Floyd County
Coosa
Gulf
Apex Floor Polish Shines Floors for Bondurant Hardware Co
Apex Floor Polish makes the Bondurant Hardware Company’s showroom and staff floors gleam, highlighting a durable finish that resists wear and enhances presentation for customers.
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Apex
Bondurant Hdw. Co
Putnam Restored in Eighth as Antilobbying Measure Passes
Atlanta, Aug 15. In a brisk session the senate approved the antim lobbying bill, restoring Putnam to the Eighth district by a two changes move in redistricting. The House and senate clashed over reapportionment as Atlanta moves to steer state capital. Special appropriations totaling about 137,800 were added, lifting next year’s total to about 6.1248 million and drawingskepticism over revenue. The first bill funded rural schools at 2,000 per unit, with additional provisions for fertilizer inspection and other line items, amid debates and tabling motions. The drug inspector salary rose by 1,000.
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Atlanta
Senate
Solon
House
Smith
Putnam
Senate Committee
Rockdale
Macondeley Committee
Gov. Smith
Alexander
Delb
Anderson
Chatham
Senate Resulu
Ware
Agricultural School
Normal School
Savannah
Valdosta
Hardeman
Jefferson
177 Names in Grand Jury Box Highlight Small List
The Clarke county jury revisors meet to revise grand and traverse jurors. The grand jury box lists 177 names, possibly the smallest for comparable counties. The traverse jury box has 586 names, including many grand jurors. County population exceeds 23,000 with over 1,800 registered white voters.
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Board of Jury
Clarke County
Traverse Jury Box
First Cotton Ball of the Season Exhibit
The first open boll of cotton for the season is exhibited in the Banner business office. It was brought in Monday morning from Bartley Derricotte's farm, a Black farmer operating in Clarke and Madison counties, living near Helllicon Spring. The boll was picked Sunday afternoon as his field bell rang.
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The
Banner
Bartley Derricotte
Clarke
Madison
Hellicon Spring
Tender Corn Rhode Island style Pimiento Cheese Ad
Arnold and Abney advertise fresh tender corn and pimiento cheese fresh goods by express. Licensed, phone 1076. May imply local grocery ad with delivery and contact details.
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Arnold & Abney
Express
Lic
Here for Wedding Tomorrow Near Steph ens and Atlanta Guests Arrive
Mrs. J F Allensworth of Atlanta joins Mrs C P Taylor and son Frank in Steph ens to attend the Von der Lieth Rhodes marriage. Also present are Miss Helen Nicholson Miss Burke Nicholson of Steph ens and Mr Jesse Fears of Shady Dale. Includes grocery ad and employment notice for a stenographer seeking a good future at care Banner.
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J. F. Allensworth
Atlanta
C. P. Taylor
Frank
Helen Nicholson
Burke Nicholson
Stephens, Ga
Jesse Fears
Shady Dale
von der Lieth-Rhodes
Orr Named New Clarke County Jury Revisor
The Clarke county jury revisors met to revise grand and traverse lists. Dr R C Orr was named to replace J H Mealor on the jury commissions board. other members include R W Lamkin R L Bramblett James G Payne Jas W Morton and J E B Suddeth.
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Dr. Orr
Board of Jury Commissioners
J. H. Mealor
Athens
Athens Investors Among the Victims
Government probes a large fraud scheme tied to the Southern Loan and Trust Company in which investors in Athens bought contracts hoping to obtain loans. Richard Purvis, E. O. Heim, Guy King, W. N. Smith face preliminary examination as witnesses describe a scheme using loan testimonials. Agents canvassed Athens months earlier drawing many small to large investments.
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Athens
United States
Richard Purvis
E.0
Heim
Guy King
W. N. Smith
Southern Loan and Trust Company
Walter Colquitt
J. E. McClelland
Purvis
H. S. Paschall
Harlem
W. C. Partridge
Berzelia
Post Office
Bannerman
O. K
Enthusiastic Southern Poultry Association Meets at City Hall
The Southern Poultry Association held a packed meeting at Athens city hall last night to promote a major December poultry show expected to draw visitors from across the country. The group outlined plans for advertising, premiums funding, and a shift of regular meetings to the second Tuesday each month with the next gathering set for the 29th.
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Poultry Association
Southern Poultry Association
Athena
Athens
Clarke B Rifles
Confederate veterans gather for Morgan reunion at Parks Hill
Carlisle Kentucky August 15 Confederate veterans who fought under Gen John H Morgan meet for their annual reunion at Parks Hill gathering veterans from distant points to renew old friendships and swap reminiscences of events from fifty years ago. The reunion continues tomorrow.
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Carlisle
John H. Morgan
Parks Hill
Detroiters Fall Again to Chicago Team Four to One
Detroiters suffered another defeat yesterday as Chicago defeated them by four to one in an afternoon game. The loss extends a string of poor performances for the Detroit squad amid a strong Chicago showing.
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Detroit
Detroiters
Chicago
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Congressman Tribble
Mr. Anderson
Atlane
Macon
Arnold& Abney
Care Banner
R. C. Orr
Geo. H. Palmer
Ledy. H. Carithers
B. R
Morgan
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