Death on the Gainesville Midland train near Jackson County
Dr. D. A. N. Thomas, a former Jersey resident and brother of Athens police Captain S. N. Thomas, died after being struck by a Gainesville Midland train near Fowler's Junction. The incident occurred as he attempted to reach the outbound train at Jackson County station. his warning handkerchief fluttered on the engine pilot as rescuers found him mangled and unresponsive.
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Jersey
Walton County
D. A. N. Thomas
S. N. Thomas
Athens
Gainesville
Dr. Thomas
Walton Village
Capt
Thomas
G.M. Railroad
Redstone
Jackson County
Jefferson
G. M
Batting Mill
Fowler's Junction
Seaboard Air Line
Tom Adair
Fowler’s
W. A. Clarke
T. J. Adair
Sears
Ben
J. C. McKinney
St. Mary’s Hospital
Dr. McKinney
Niece
Man
Lowrey Hurt in Severe Fall on Broad Street
Bunk Lowrey sustained serious injuries after a six foot fall onto rubble and broken terra cotta piping on Broad Street Saturday night. He is recovering at home from St Marys hospital as police court hearings await his recovery.
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Lowrey
Broad Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Couple Hurt In Surgery And Tragic Train Death At Gainesville
Mrs. Claud Tuck shows rapid improvement after surgery while her husband Claud Tuck recovers from appendicitis. A Gainesville Midland train fatality claims Dr. Thomas who was on the main track. two eyewitnesses describe him stepping onto the rail as the engine bore down, marking the first white man killed by the line in its thirty years.
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Salece
Dr. Thomas
G. M
Adair
L. Whitehead
Willie Blair
Hiawassee Avenue
Thomas
Walton County
Gainesville
Sixteen Deaths in Athens Report Stirs Medical Debate
A report from the Medical Society meeting in Athens discusses the disparity in deaths from a dreadful malady between men and women. The discussion references statistics from fifty patients and examines causes for the differing numbers.
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Medical Society
Para
Rey
Elevat Tron Safe Plunges From Elevator to Cellar
Yesterday afternoon a heavy iron safe fell from a store elevator at McGregor's Book Store. The ropes and steel cable brake failed, sending the safe to the cellar while workmen on the floor avoided injury.
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McGregor's Book
Tomato Plants and Cantaloups Prosper in Athens Streets
Report from Athens notes the first two loaded loads of tomatoes seen on city streets causing crowds and sales. State College farm reportedly sent thousands of tomatoes. Prices varied around 25 cents per peck and a dollar per vine as buyers dispose of produce from small gardens. Mr S. B. Jossey, with a yard on College Street, describes his own garden yield.
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Athens
State College Farm
Cantaloupes Bring Strong Returns for Local Grower
A city resident reports his son on one acre of cantaloupes has sold over 3160 000 worth this year with a third of the crop still unsold. Prospects remain favorable for continued sales as the season progresses and prices hold.
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J. W. Ebhney
Pellagra deaths in Athens show women majority
A city health record review in Athens shows sixteen pellagra deaths since last fall, fifteen of them women, with two men among the deceased. The district meet noted female caretakers among the underage and raising concerns about health factors.
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Athens
Llagra
Tons Loaded Had a Great Fall
A grinding platform and heavy metal bar plunged down the shaft missing workers. The elevator platform was near the shaft at the time, and miraculously no one was injured. Officials will reevaluate how to move the safe, making the task harder.
Advertising discipline mirrors sales effort in daily papers
The text urges careful advertising like stock buying and sales training. It warns that advertising creates new business and warns against stopping ads, calling economy in advertising as dangerous as cutting equipment or quality. The piece insists ads must be prepared with the same care as business decisions.
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Wee
Standing of Banner Contestants in County Contest
The Banner lists vote standings last night for prize contenders Miss Lucille Pierce Mrs Chandler Miss Nellie McDorman and Miss Harris. Figures show Pierce 100200 Chandler 0 177450 McDorman 291550 Harris -16 465. Also promotion for Georgia Yams and fresh produce from Arnold & Abney with contacts and a Majestic performance by Matt and Jeff today only.
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Lucille Pierce
Chandler
Nellie McDorman
Harris
Clarkesville Rally Postponed Plans for Good Roads
Word by phone from Col W W Eberhart in Cornelia says the barbecue and good roads rally in Habersham today is postponed for a few days. Superior court in session prompted the delay as the association believes less can be accomplished today than later. Maj J E Talmadge Sr Commissioners Holman and Hodgson and others planned to attend. Matt and Jeff make a hit at Majestic today only.
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Col
W. W. Eberhart
Cornelia
Oglethorpe
Habersham
Superior Court
Sesson
Good Roads Association
J. E. Talmadge
Holman and Hodgson
City Court Convenes as Judge West Edges Out Term
The city court of Athens met for the last regular session of Judge Henry S West’s term. His term ends September 12 and Col. T. J. Shackelford was appointed by Gov. Hoke Smith to serve four years from that date. Juries were qualified but no afternoon session was held and most cases were continued to Wednesday pending jury presence.
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City Court of
Athens
Henry S West
Judge West
Howell Cobb
Hoke Smith
Col
T. J. Shackelford
Cols. Howell Erwin
DuPree Hunnicutts
Commissioner Pittard III Shown Satisfactory After Hospital Operation
The statement notes that Commissioner Pittard III is in satisfactory condition at an Atlanta hospital after an operation. He is praised as a strong, influential figure in Winterville and Clarke County for finance, mercantile and farming circles, social and church affairs, and county business. Return to Clarke hoped soon.
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Atlanta
Pittard
Winterville
Clarke
Over the Garden Wall At The Elite Show
The Elite presents Over the Garden Wall as a standout feature, praised as one of the best in some time with many fine pictures noted by the reviewer.
Hero Lineman Saves Burglary Night Tragedy at Home
A suburban businessman is alerted by his wife to burglars at their residence. A lineman overhears the call, commandeers a car, and speeds to the scene with a locomotive ready to help, aiding in arresting the burglars and earning the family’s thanks and a doll for the little daughter. The dramatic chase features a speeding locomotive and urgent rescue. Green Cabbage, bell peppers, okra and fresh tomatoes, phone 1076. Ar
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Arnold & Abney
Athens Chamber Seeks Funds for Georgia Exhibit in Chicago
Athens officials W F orse and A W Brooks with J H Dozter and Judge A J Cobb presented to the city finance committee plans to raise five to six hundred dollars to promote Clarke County in the Chicago Exposition. Georgia and its counties would contribute for a statewide display with literature, lectures, and Georgia Day events led by Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
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Messrs. W. Forse
A. W Brooks
Athens Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Dozter
A. J. Cobb
Chicago
Athens
Clarke County
Clarke
Chamber of Comerce
Chicago Record-Herald
Georgia
Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Today
Xposition
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Middle West
Robert P. Cross
United States Land and Irrigation Exposition
Chicago Tribune
Chamber of Commerce
Hmit
Georgia Booth
United States
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Goss
Coile
AO Orla
Tron Safe
B. Jossey
Pellagracen
Matt
Jeff
Majestic
Clarkesville
West
Pittard III
Atlanta Hospital
Lyri
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