Announcements for Solicitor General and Local Legislature
A sequence of political notices from W O Chan of Monroe Georgia seeking reelection as Solicitor General of the Western Circuit and urging white citizens to support law enforcement. The notices include vows to fight crime, court duty, and gratitude for past support, plus declarations by L C Brown and Toombs Dubose announcing candidacies for the Georgia state legislature in Clarke County and beyond.
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Western Circuit
Circui
Solicitor-General
Clarke County
L. C. Brown
Democratic Party Candidacy Notices in Crawford Georgia
In February 1916 notices from Crawford Georgia announce candidacies for Congress and Senate in the Democratic primary. C A von der Lieth and Thomas J Brown seek congressional and senatorial seats respectively, with support from local party committees. Nat D Arnold and O Stevens also declare Senate bids for the 30th district.
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Committee of Democratic Party
C. A. von der Lieth
Congress
Thomas J. Brown
Senate
Georgia
Lyons
Nat D. Arnold
Asteroid Removal Proposed for Mose Johnson
Mose Johnson, a colored handyman at the factory, rushes in sick and excited. He tells the foreman the doctor says he must have an operation. The line implies a dramatic medical procedure described as removing his asteroids.
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Mose Johnson
Mose
Child with Phone Pranks Sparks Family Exchange
A Chicago Tribune correspondent notes a tiny niece who loves telephone play and has drawn many scoldings. After a recent crash, the mother asks Viola what happened, and the reply is I didn't hurt it this time just the number please came out.
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Chicago Tribune
Viola
Emerson Quote Admonishes to Seize Present Duties
A brief quotation from Emerson urges not to waste life in doubts or fears. It exhorts to spend oneself on current duties, trusting that proper present performance prepares for future ages.
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Emerson
Denny Takes Charge of Miller & Company Automobile Dept
Mr W C Denny assumes leadership of Miller and Company's automobile department. A native to the city and long a pioneer in local auto sales he invites the public to visit his new quarters and see the best offerings in the market.
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Miller and Company
W. C. Denny
Miller & Company
Denny
Struck Out 19 as Athens Defeats Hull 16 to 1
The S M C ball team lost to Hull yesterday by 16 to 1 in retaliation for earlier wins. Elder pitched for S M C and struck out nineteen batters, with Doolittle catching. Athens recorded twelve hits.
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Hull
Athens
Elder
Ss. M. C
Doolittle
McCommons Thompson Co Buyers Return With Fall Stock
Mr McCommons and the store’s expert buyers return from New York Chicago and other markets bearing plans for a strong fall and winter line. A W Vess dress goods expert and Miss Sheley the milliner lead purchasing with deep local knowledge to ensure appealing goods and fair prices for Athens shoppers.
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McCommons
McCommons-Thompson Co
New York
A. W. Vess
Chicago
J. H. McCommons
A W. Wess
Miss Sheley
Vess
Athens
Whitaker’s recall of Whittier poems in historic print
Mr. James F. Whitaker of the Banner recounts hand-setting Whittier poems from the original pen copy for the Atlantic Monthly. He recalls revising proofs and re-setting type under the careful poet’s eye and sometimes doing a re-revise proof.
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James F. Whitaker
the Banner
John G. Whittier
Atlantic Monthly
New 600 Class Adds Ten Cent Charge On Shipments
Under a new law effective May 1, shipments after governor action require an extra ten cents paid to the express company before pickup. Seven cents covers reporting of shipments and three cents pays carrier costs. Counties reach $600 in ten cent receipts before state gains. Clarke County likely to hit the threshold soon.
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Clarke
Miss Liberty Exhibit Opens New Serial at Elite
Miss Liberty stood in brilliant display at the Elite entrance inviting all to view the first chapter of a magnificent new serial. Mr Stone duplicated the Statue of Liberty with a life size figure showing a fine face, white robes, an elevated torch, and the corona. National colors were used abundantly making the display one of the most attractive seen locally.
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Miss Liberty
Mr. Stone
Statue of Liberty
Two Bales of 1916 Cotton Arrive in Athens
Athens received two bales of new 1916 cotton yesterday. The first bale from J H Foster near Madison sold for 0.15 per pound to C S Webb Agency via John W Welch, weighing 590 pounds and fetching 88.50 dollars. A second bale from Crawford Barnett of Morgan County arrived later for Hardeman Phinizy but missed the day's sale. Local spot price stood at 14 1 4 cents.
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Athens
J. H. Foster
Madison
Foster
John W. Welch
A. F. Latimer
C. S. Webb
Crawford Barnett
Morgan County
Hardeman & Phinizy
Athens Bludwine Plant Sets Weekly Sales Record
The Athens Bludwine Bottling Plant reports the biggest sales week in its history, moving about three times the amount sold the prior year. The plant operates one wagon and three White trucks, with nearby towns showing growing demand. Additional machinery will be installed soon to expand capacity.
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Athens
Bludwine
Enlistments Tallied By Athens National Guard Recruiter
Captain P A Leard of the Infantry Recruiting Office reports eight Athens men enlisted in the National Guard of Georgia. Names and ages include Eddie T Nichols 18 John T Lineenkohl 19 Julian A Clements 19 George W Waldrup 20 Loyd M Brewer 21 Watson Clark 21 Sandy H Mote 29 and James D Bowles 20. About 2500 guardsmen needed with a border trip possible soon. Leard will visit Monroe next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday to enlist locals.
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Leard
National Guard
Athens
National Guard of Georgia
Eddie T. Nichols
John T. Lineenkohl
Julian A. Clements
George W. Waldrup
Loyd M. Brewer
Watson Clark
Sandy H. Mote
James D. Bowles
Georgia Brigade
Monroe
Athenian Traveler Heads West on Extended Trip
Mr. A. V. Deadwyler departed yesterday for an extended journey across the western states. He will visit Denver Seattle Cheyenne St Paul Chicago and other points of interest. The trip blends business and leisure and he will be away for several weeks.
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A. V. Deadwyler
West
Denver
Seattle
Cheynene
St. Paul
Chicago
For Sale Pair of Pony Mare Mules in Good Delivery Team
Two well matched pony mare mules offered by Ralph Walker of Cauthen's Stables Clayton Street. Trade welcome for a good horse or one large mule. Call 1177.
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Ralph Walker
Cauthen
Stabie
Clayton Street
Hat Sale at Mrs. Burch’s Monday
Trimmed hats sell for one dollar and untrimmed hats for fifty cents at Mrs. Burch’s sale in the Holman Building.
Arnold Moves To New Clayton Street Store
Mr John L Arnold longtime paint wallpaper and sign painting dealer moves from Jackson street to 258 Clayton street He has run a quarter century in the business and offers fair dealing pure materials and honest work The three floor store showcases large stocks and invites customers to inspect the new premises for best prices and workmanship
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John L. Arnold
Jackson Street
Clayton Street
Arnold
New Place
Dario Resta Wins Grand Prix With 100 mph Pace
Dario Resta won the Grand Prix in Chicago reporting a fifty mile pace of twenty-nine minutes and fifty-two and four one hundredths seconds. His average speed reached one hundred miles per hour during the final lap.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dario Resta
Resta
Hill Street Treated to Tar Coat
The concrete paving on Hill street is being treated with tar for preservation. When this street is resurfaced Prince and Milledge will also receive tar coating as needed.
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Hill Street
Prince and Milledge
Barry Denies Involvement in Hal Mathews Arrest
John Barry asks the Banner to publish that he had no personal involvement in the arrest of Hal Mathews on a charge of being a federal wanted man. The incident occurred Friday and Mathews is described as a general prisoner sought by federal authorities.
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John Barry
Hal Mathews
Britt Craig Chronicles Dorsey Campaign Speakings
Britt Craig, longtime Gainesville raised journalist and noted Constitution special correspondent, traveled through the city yesterday while en route to Atlanta from Carnesville and Danielsville where he has been covering the Dorsey campaign events.
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Britt Craig
Gainesville
W. H. Craig
Eagle
The
Constitution
Craig
Atlanta
Carnesville
Danielsville
Dorsey
Street Cars Redirected During Clayton Street Repairs
Street cars now run in opposite direction due to repairs on Clayton street between College and Lumpkin. Lines go west along Washington from Jackson to College, then north to Hancock and west to Lumpkin before resuming usual routes.
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Clayton Street
College
Lumpkin
Washington
Jackson
Hancock
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Prince Ave
W. O. Chan
Monroe, Ga
Toombs Dubose
Co. O. Stevens
Crawford, Ga
MR. Denny, Mgr
M’commons-Thompson CO
Whittier
County Madison
Bludwine Company
HIRAD
P. A. Leard
Infantry Recruiting Office
Barry
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Commission
Brunswick
Savannah
Rome
Dalton
Northwest Georgia
Elberton
Northeast Georgia
Augusta
Macon
Milledgeville
Columbus
Albany
Americus
Dawson
Cordelo
Thomasville
Bainbridge
Quitman
Valdosta
Tifton, Fitzgerald, Waycross
Hawkinsville
C. L. and
the Railroads OF Georgia
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