Georgia State Agricultural Society Opens 61st Convention
The 61st annual Georgia State Agricultural Society convention opens in Carrollton at 10 this morning and runs two days with President J. J. Connor presiding and Secretary Martin V. Calvin on hand. Athens delegates include Chancellor Barrow and university and college faculty. Gov. Hoke Smith among speakers.
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The
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Carrollton
J. J. Connor
Martin V. Calvin
Athens
David C. Barrow
H.C. White
C. M. Snelling
J. M Johnson
University of Georgia
AL Rhodes
State Normal School
Harry Flods
Atlanta Officers Question Liquor Disposal After Seizure
Internal revenue officers in Atlanta face a dilemma after seizing 21 barrels of whiskey labeled Paint in Cans. The alcohol, found with quart bottles inside, was consigned to Sigmund Samuels of the city and shipped by Casper & Co. of Roanoke Virginia. The capture followed non payment of revenue tax.
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Casper & Co
Roanoke, Va
NeGro Women in Big OCRAP on Barber Street
Last night about eleven o'clock Mary Emory and Jessie Mayfield two negro women fought on Barber street near the Boulevard over Charley Alten. They wrestled and pummelled on the sidewalk when Captain R A Sage intervened and stopped the clash. They may face charges and appear before Marc Dorsey today. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is sold by druggists.
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DeWitt
State agricultural convention program slate for August
The convention opens Thursday at 9 a.m. with addresses on state fair benefits by Col. Samuel C. Dunlap and dairying prospects in Georgia by W. L. Williamson. Officers to be elected, next meeting site selected, then a talk on practical farming by W. L. Walker and a Cot ton Oil Mills revelation by C. J. A. Aycock, followed by debate.
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J. J. Connor
Bartow
William Dunbar
Connor
Carrollton
Col Sid. Holderness
Carroll County
W. D. Hammock
Randolph
Second
Col
Samuel C. Dunlap
Hall
Georgia
W. L. Williamson
Jackson
W. L. Walker
Spalding
C.J. J. A. Aycock
Carroll
Ex Governor Terrell Noted in Early Law Suit
Atlanta clash reports ex governor Joseph M Terrell involved as a spectator in a separate filing. Mrs Mary L Sutton sues Southern Railway for 30000 alleging damages from her husband s death in a Southern train collision in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Joseph M. Terrell
Mary L. Sutton
The
South
Death of Miss Emily Dunaway at 64
Yesterday afternoon Miss Emily Dunaway died suddenly at her home after years of poor health. She lived with her sister and was found deceased when the sister checked on her during breakfast. The cause is listed as heart failure following a long affliction. She was beloved in the community and sister to Mr M L, aunt to Rev J Y Dunaway. Funeral set for this morning at Princeton, conducted by Rev J S Bryan with Rev G E Stone assisting.
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Emily Dunaway
Miss Dunaway
Eark
M L
J. Y. Dunaway
Princeton
J. S. Bryan
G. E. Stone
Georgia counties digest tax returns rise toward forty million
Atlanta August 20 Special All but three Georgia counties have sent digests to the comptroller general Bartow Burke and McIntosh remain to report The 1907 tax returns from 143 counties show a total increase of about 38.8 million over 1906 with several counties listed for gains Fort Valley citizens protest the new Atlanta charter bill in Governor Smith's presence The delegation seeks the governor's action on the measure
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Atlanta
Georgia
Comptroller General
Bartow
Burke
McIntosh
Fort Valley
Smith
General Assembly
Georgia rail lines petition against big systems over connections
Atlanta report states several short Georgia railroad lines petition the railroad commission claiming pro rate denial and poor passenger connections by large systems. The move could trigger the first test before the new commission with expectations of a heated hearing.
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Atlanta, Ga
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Laren
New
Tie Game Ends In a Stalemate and Rematch Planned
Yesterday afternoon the YMCA team and the Grocers played a tense campus tie 2 to 2 before a large crowd. they will meet this afternoon to settle the score. The state railroad commission bill is engrossed and sent to the governor for signature. enrollment and signing are expected Friday morning. Governor Smith will miss the Carrollton Agricultural Society meeting due to legislature duties. five days remain to review and sign enacted laws. Col. William G. Obear received praise from the War Department inspector general for orderly records and diligent service.
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Grocers
Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Fréday
Obear
United States War Department
Georgia
William G. Obear
Col. Obear
National Guard
Funds Needed for Georgia State Agricultural College
The Georgia legislature failed to provide funding for the state agricultural college at Athens and eleven district agricultural schools. Governor-elect Hoke Smith may call an extra session to approve maintenance funds, with current appropriations lacking any provision for these institutions.
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Smith
Athens
State
Agriculural College
Atlanta Journal
State Agricultural College
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Atlanta Loses To Memphis In Slim 4 To 9 Game
The Babblers endured a rough outing as Memphis defeated Atlanta 9 to 4. Mayor Joyner arrived in Memphis to mascot the Braves for the last three games, a move expected to boost the Cracker squad.
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Cap. Joyner
Atlanta
Memphis
New YMCA Physical Director Arrives for Athens
Mr. Charles O. Heidler arrived from Buffalo to take the YMCA physical director post in Athens. Directors met yesterday to introduce him and discuss plans for advancing the association’s activities. Enthusiasm and optimism followed his presentation and vision for youth and adult programs.
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Y.M C
Charles O. Heidler
Buffalo
N. Y
Athens Association
Heidler
Presentment of Oons Death in New York Tragedy
Friends of Mrs. John W. Varnell report a foreboding premonition before her son Eugene Varnell died by drowning in New York last Friday. Eugene, nearly 17, was beloved in Atlanta where he studied and ushered at the Grand Opera House. His father John W. Varnell recently left Georgia Railway and Electric to work for a concrete firm in New York. Mr. J. C. Lambert is at Tallulah Falls.
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Atlanta
John W. Varnell
Eugene Varnell
New York
Grand Opera House
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
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State Agricultural Society
Barrow
Crat
A. M. Soule
Georgia College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
H. J. Stockbridge
Southern Ruralist
O'Clek
Commonwealth
L. G. Hardman
Senate of Georgia
Wm. H. Felton
Internal Revenue Officers
Ry Emory
Jessie Mayfield
Gro
Charley Alten
Res
Skdewalk
Capt
R. A. Sage
Marc
Dorsey
Mothers of the South
Gov. Terrell
Southern Railroad
Ern Railway Company
Miss. Dunaway
Dougherty
Haralson
Decatur
Crisp
Wayne
Hart
Bill
Agricultural College
College At
College For Athens
Senate
House
State College
Billy Smith
MR. Heidler
J. C. Lambert
Tallulab
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