Athens Man Predicted as State Democratic Chairman
Athens journalist Hugh Rowe is tipped to become permanent chairman of Georgia’s state Democratic convention in Macon on September 2. As editor of The Athens Banner and acting vice chairman of the state executive committee, Rowe is seen as capable, fair, and likely to guide a potentially turbulent session.
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Athens
Jim Nevin
Augusta Chronicle
Macon
Hugh Rowe
Rowe
State Democratic Committee
Georgia
The
Chronicle
Athens ‘Banner
Dr William Louis Jones to be buried in Athens today
Dr William Louis Jones born 1827 in Liberty County Georgia died Saturday in Atlanta. He taught at the University of Georgia in multiple disciplines, edited the Southern Cultivator, and served as chemist for Confederate Powder Mills. The body arrives at 3:15 pm and burial will be at Oconee Cemetery beside his wife with services by Dr. E L Hill.
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Athens
Powder Mills
Jones
Southern Cultivator
Williams
Clarke County
Seaboard
Oconee
J. H. Rucker
H. H. Linton
R. C. Orr
C. A. Scudder
Thomas S. Mell
T. P. Stanley
E. L. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Short Notes of Interest Insurance Real Estate
A compact classifieds snapshot with items on insurance agents, bank savings yields, Goodyear tires, land near Colbert for subdivision, and multiple rental and sale listings. It notes Tom and Olin Dozier as insurance brokers, a lost five dollar bill, help wanted ads, and various local real estate and household listings in Athens.
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Colbert
Tom & Olin Dozier
Insurance Bldg
Savings Bank in Athens Offers 4 Percent Interest
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also lists various housing, job, and sale notices including rooms for rent, barber training inquiries, and stock for sale.
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Athens
Athens Savings Bank
Clarke County Bank Backs Small Borrowers
Local financial shop signals support for small borrowers. Promotion highlights include discounted footwear and a clearance sale offering low priced shoes at stepped-down rates.
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Clarke County Bank
Pope Pius X Entombed In Roman Ceremony
Rome witnessed the entombment of Pope Pius X with diplomatic and aristocratic attendees. The body lay in a zinc encased cypress coffin within an oak casket bearing the inscription of his birth and death, after rites at St. Peters and a public in state viewing.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pius X
Holy See
Blessed Sacrament
St. Peters
Vatican
Judge Nash Broyles thanks Clarke County voters
Judge Nash R. Broyles expresses gratitude to Clarke County friends for their endorsement. He notes four pleasant years as a University of Georgia student and pledges to merit the county’s support as he continues in public service.
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Clarke County
Nash R. Broyles
University of Georgia
Congressional convention to renominate Tribble in Eighth
The Eighth district congressional convention will meet Tuesday in this city to formally renominate Congressman Tribble who faced no opposition. Delegates from several counties will attend as Tribble departs this morning for Washington.
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Eighth District
Congressman Tribble
Tribble
Washington
Hagan Wins Golf Championship of America
Walter C Hagan, a Rochester native, wins the open golf championship at Midlothian with 290 over 72 holes to surpass Francis Ouimet who shot 298. Ouimet faded in play as Hagan claimed the national title.
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Hagan
All OF America
Associated Press
Chicago
Walter C Hagan
Rochester
New York
Francis Ouimet
Midlothian
Ouimet
Will Walk More Than 400 Miles to Enter Mississippi College
Athens student D Weaver plans a 400 mile trek to Meridian Mississippi for a men's college scholarship opening around Sept 15. He will travel via Atlanta Anniston and Birmingham, despite a game ankle, carrying a blanket a flashlight raincoat and light luggage.
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Missippi College
Athens
D. Weaver Bridges
Mathews
Meridian
Mississippi
Men’s College
Atlanta
Anniston
Birmingham
Sixty Year Old Novelist Seeks Wartime Front Return
Paris August 22. War minister M Messimy asked novelist George Desparbes in his sixties to write a story for the Army Bulletin. Desparbes agreed only if he could regain his corporal stripes and be sent to the front. Messimy refused, deeming it impossible.
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Associated Press
Paris
M. Messimy
George Desparbes
Army Bulletin
Desparbes
Meat Supply From South Africa Aims To Boost British Meat
Great Britain plans a new meat source from South Africa via the South African Union backed by regional farmers. The region can grow five to eight alfalfa crops yearly and irrigation could expand lands. Blooded stock is imported and farmers study stock handling of frozen meat in England. First shipments arrive next February. impact on prices is uncertain for years.
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Assocated Press
London
Great Britain
South Africa
United States
Canada
Argentine
Australia
South African Union
England
Lawrenceville Elects Young Businessmen Band
The Lawrenceville brass band, composed of sixteen young businessmen led by W. L. Brown, entertained audiences during the recent political campaign in Gwinnett and at many public events. The group is well organized, progressing since its founding and regarded as a valuable asset to Lawrenceville.
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Lawrenceville
W. L. Brown
Gwinnett
Funeral Notice for Dr William L Jones at Oconee Cemetery
Friends and acquaintances of Dr William Lewis Jones of Atlanta formerly of Athens are requested to attend his funeral this afternoon at Oconee cemetery upon the arrival of the 2 ss 4 per.
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William Lewis Jones
Atlanta
Athens
Oconee Cemetery
Gorzno Loses Heaviest Tax Title in Prussia
Berlin reports that the Prussian city Gorzno dropped from the highest tax status after 1911 as Stuhm records 1914 rates. A 100 dollar monthly earner was taxed 15.75 dollars in income tax in Gorzno, with progressive rises to 276.19 and 613.20 dollars for higher incomes. Twenty West Prussian cities levy municipal income taxes of at least 30 percent of state tax. Greater Berlin cities top out around 110 percent.
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Assocated Press
Berlin
Gorzno
Stuhm
Greater Berlin
Elgin Race Fatality Upsets Philadelphia Driver
Spencer Wishart, a wealthy Philadelphia racer, died when his car turtled at eighty miles per hour in the Elgin national road race as his wife witnessed the tragedy. Ralph De Palma won the 301 mile event at 73.5 mph, with Pullen second and Oldfield third. Our clearance sale of low shoes runs one week longer.
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Elgin, II
Spencer Wishart
Philadelphia
Wishart
Ralph de Palma
Pullen
Oldfield
Applebaum Case Headlines City Court Week Calendar
Applebaum seeks to recover 10000 from Jefferson Standard Life Ins Co after murder acquittal. Judge Lamar Rucker represents her against the insurer. Week docket lists cases from Aug 24 to Aug 28 1914 including Garnishments and multiple civil matters in the Applebaum v Jefferson Standard Life Ins Co slate.
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Applebaum
Jefferson Standard Insurance Company
Lamar Rucker
Gholston
Rylee
Holliday
Green
Kanana Co
Clarke Co. Oil & Fertilizer Co
Southern Refining Co
Whitehead
Lindsey Gee
Athens Mfg. Co
Bruce
Maxwell Bros. Et al
Thornton
Hall
Brown & J Smellings
Bailey & Gunnells
Moss Mfg. Co
Dorsey
Hudson
Hulme & Co
Bridges
Michael Bros
Holbrooks
Arnold
Nichols
Leon Smith
Athens By
E. Co
Arthur
Woodmen of the World
Jefferson Standard Life Ins. Co
Freeman
Foster
Eppes
Wilson
Weatherly
Vincent
Story
Spencer
White
Thurston
Athens Herald Pub. Co
Fields
Ga. R. R. & Banking Co
Thomas
Council of Whitehall
Three Murders Are on Walton Superior Court Docket
Judge Brand and Solicitor Gamble head to Monroe to continue Walton County superior court duties. Ten Black defendants sit in jail in Monroe on felonies, three charged with murder to be tried this week. Local note invites readers to Tallulah Falls for a Tuesday special train and Maple Wood Inn dinner.
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Brand
Gamble
Monroe
Superior Court of
Walton
Tallulah Falls
Maple Wood Inn
J. G. Bowden
Young Harris Memorial Church Services and Schedule
Corner Boulevard and Chase street with R M Dixon as pastor. Sunday school at 8 45 a m led by L D Conway. Preaching at 11 a m and 830 p m by the pastor. Mid week prayer service Wednesday night at 830. Visitors welcome to all services and a Sunday school attendance increase noted.
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
Acknowledges friends for loving kindness and floral offerings during illness and death of our mother. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Shupe and Mr. and Mrs. B. Felliot. The Boyden shoe now priced at $4.65 from $6.50.
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C. W. Shupe
B. Felliot
Beauty Specialist M Boren Secured By Parlors
Announcement states Mrs. M Boren a beauty specialist trained in Defray's School of Beauty Culture New Orleans and Madame Barra's Kansas City has been secured by Scientific Beauty Parlors. If you want expert work with best material give Mrs. Boren a trial.
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M. Boren
Defray’s School of Beauty Culture
New Orleans
Madame Barra’s
Kansas City
Frank Bell's Splendid Work in Ninth District Race
Frank Bell returned to Athens after a busy tour across Jackson and Banks counties and others. His energizing campaign, along with Col. W. A. Charters challenging him, is linked to the notable success of Tom Bell's bid.
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Frank Bell
Athens
Col
W. A. Charters
Congress
Bell
Jackson
Banks
Tom Bell
Judge Shelby of Alabama Dies in Huntsville
Huntsville Alabama August 22 Judge Davis D Shelby of the United States court of appeals died at a local infirmary tonight.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Ala
Davis D. Shelby
United States Court of Appeals
Tate Wright Returns From Michigan Trip
Mr. Tate Wright, longtime clerk to the county commissioners, came back from a two week outing at Walloon Lake in Michigan. He joined Coach Cunningham at his cottage, enjoying motor boating, fishing and golfing. Nights were cool and days pleasant.
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Tate Wright
Michigan
Walloon Lake
Coach Cunningham
Successful meeting at Oconee Heights draws many
A major church gathering at Oconee Heights closed last night with Rev. C. B. Cantrell and Rev. R. M. Dixon preaching. Eighteen new members were received on profession of faith after the sermon, and Cantrell will lead a meeting at Red Stone this week.
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Oconee Heights
Messrs
C. B. Cantrell
R. M. Dixon
Cantrell
Red Stone
Hard on Optimism Predicts Money as Mood Fix
A cautious analyst concludes happiness hinges on having money when needed and questions how to sustain a resolution against recurring low moods, noting practical challenges in staying financially secure.
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State Press
William Louis Jones
A. P. Dearing
Insurance & Real Estate
Lipscomb
J. C. Jester
Goodyear
Talmage Hardware Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Standard Paint & Lead Works
Cleveland
Industrial Refining Co
L. O
Lumpkin St
Grady Avenue
J. W. Ingley
Prospect
P. O
Jockey Club
Cloud Tuck
Moler Barber College
Pulaski St. Ma
N. Jackson
Anderson Bank
Iron Duke
Admiral Callaghan
Sir George Callaghan
North Sea
Judge Broyles
Congressional
Walton County
Young Harris Memorial Church
Judge Shelby
Alabama
Johnson Shoe CO
Sloan’s
Sloan
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