Appointments in Georgia Court Posts Questioned
The Georgia attorney general refuses to pass on the legality of Governor Smith's ad interim appointments to several courts and the state university board. Judge Shackelford seeks the Athens city court judgeship, challenging current occupant Judge West as his term ends. The Clarke county case may settle the issue, with mandamus or quo warranto likely and a ruling from the supreme court.
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Smith
Athens
Tjanta
Clarke County
Atlanta
Executive Department of the State
Sta University
Eggporn
Supreme Court
Shackelford
West
New Candy Kitchen Opens at College and Broad Corner
A newly opened cafe at the College avenue and Broad street corner offers a cream parlor, soda fountain, candies, cigars, and tobacco. The proprietors invite inspection and promise cleanliness and up-to-date goods, with fresh candies made daily under the Commercial Hotel.
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College Avenue
Broad Street
Chivilis
Arnolda and Abneys Special Daily Produce Punt
Advertisement listing Kalamazoo celery large stalks young corn green cabbage sweet potatoes at 5c per peck Trish potatoes at 60c per peck extra large eggplants okra fresh tomatoes old fashioned pound cake quality bread phone 1076
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Arnola & ‘Abney’s
Hawkes Bros
Mrs. Sarah Creighton Dies at 83 in Athens
Mrs Sarah Creighton aged eighty three died at her Harris street home yesterday afternoon after paralysis. She is survived by two daughters Miss Mattie Creighton and Miss Ida Creighton and many relatives. Funeral from the residence at five this afternoon with Rev S R England and Rev A J Sears officiating. Gall bears named J W Benson A J Watson W Bailey Henry Jackson E V Head and J C Jarrett. Interment at Oconee cemetery.
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Sarah Creighton
Harris Street
Dorcas Bone
Messrs
J. W. Benson
A. J. Watson
W. Bailey
Henry Jackson
E. V. Head
J. C. Jarrett
Oconee Cemetery
Mrs J B Webb Buried After Illness in City
Mrs J B Webb died yesterday morning at Dr M A Born’s sanitarium on Hill Street after paralysis. She leaves a husband and no children. The remains left the city at 10 o clock for the old family burying ground near Comer in Oglethorpe County. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at four o'clock.
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Spanky
M. ‘A. Born
Hill Street
Comer
Oglethorpe County
Pioneer Preacher at First Methodist in Athens
Rev. M. J. Cofer of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate will preach both morning and night at the First Methodist Church on Aug 27. He is a familiar figure in Athens and will stay with his sister Mrs A S Parker on Prince Avenue during his visit.
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First Methodist Church
M. J. Cofer
Wesleyan Christain Advocate
Cofer
Athens
City
A. S. Parker
Prince Avenue
Langston's Music House Opens in Athens with Tuning Expert
Do You Own an Organ or Piano Now is the time to have pianos and organs tuned and repaired A tuning and repair specialist will accompany the new Langston's Music House opening Sept 1 in Athens Ga The store offers fresh produce and a phone contact 1014 for orders and inquiries.
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Langston’s Music House
Athens
P. O
Madison County Nearer to Athens by New Highway Reach
Merchants and professionals back Madison County’s proposed link from Clarke County to Poca Taligo, arguing the road will shorten travel, boost trade, and unite rural areas with Athens. Support highlights benefits to tourism, hotels, and regional cooperation, while noting many business leaders are temporarily away.
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Madison County
Clarke County
Pocataligo
Athens
Banner Auto Race Nears Finish in Close Battle
With less than two paid subscriptions separating the top two, the Banner race for a Maxwell automobile, a mahogany furniture set, and a ladies gold watch intensifies. Last night leaders included Mrs Chandler Miss Nelle McDorman and Miss Lucille Pierce with tallies of 291550 100200 respectively.
Pellagra Not Contagious Says State Doctor
Dr. W. C. Lyle of the State Medical Association and board of health asserts pellagra is not contagious. He cites unsound corn as the source and urges testing corn before grinding to ensure safety for meat and food products. Pellagra has appeared in the U S for 15 years and in Italy for a century with ongoing battles by physicians.
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W. C. Lyle
State Medical Association
Lyle
Board of Health
Italy
Gainesville Midland R R Names Car Inspector
The Gainesville Midland Railway will have its own car inspector starting after the first of the month. Officer Norris, previously night watchman at the S A L passenger station, will be appointed inspector of the G M railroad.
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Gainesville Midland R. R
Gainesville Midland Railway
Norris
A. L
G.M
Six Year Old Injured at Baxter Street Playground
A six year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Conway, was hurt yesterday at the Baxter street school house playgrounds when a foz sling board broke. Her foot was mashed and one or two small bones likely fractured while the ankle was badly wrenched. The injuries are not considered serious.
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Baxter Street School House
Alfred Conway
Largest bell pepper pod ever raised in the city
Fireman Peel er grew the biggest bell pepper pod in town, about fourteen inches around, ripening scarlet at uptown fireball. Three large pods grew on a single plant with two already removed. one pod remains to ripen as blooms continue.
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Uptown
Kalamazoo Celery Promoted in Bleached Stalks Deal
Arnold and Abney advertise Kalamazoo Celery praised for best flavor in the world. Large well bleached stalks offered at 10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents.
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Kalamazoo
Arnold & Abney
Quality Bread Ad Promises Prime Loaves
Quality Bread is everything the word quality implies it is as good as we know how to make bread. Two sizes 5c and 10c Arnold and Abney. Mrs J F Tribble left last Wednesday for Macon where she will visit friends for a few days.
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Arnold & Abney
J. F. Tribble
Macon
Smith to resign about Dec 1st
Atlanta Aug 25. Governor Smith has not indicated any change in plans to resign as governor to become U S senator. The Journal notes he previously suggested Dec 1 as the probable resignation date and has said nothing since to alter that timetable. Rumors of an October resignation tied to a Glidden tour are baseless.
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Atlanta
U. S
Hoke Smith
Journal
Smith
Washington
United States
Congress
Capitol
Senate
Weatherly and Bernard Open New Grocery in Athen
Harbin store on Prince avenue hosts the new Weatherly Bernard firm. Messrs H Y Bernard and R P Weatherly with G S Weatherly form the trio, all three long known in the grocery trade and well regarded locally.
Barnum Bailey Circus Booked for Athens
The Athens community is abuzz as Barnum and Bailey's Incomparable and Stupendous Circus is booked and routed through the town. Following two prior years with fewer shows, this year promises the biggest circus on earth, likely attracting both adults and boys.
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Athens
Barnum & Bailey
Tuckston Church Girls Stage Play The Butterflies
The young ladies of Tuckston church present a play titled The Butterflies with embellishments and musical numbers next Thursday at 8:30 pm. Proceeds benefit the church and all friends are invited to attend.
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Tuckston Church
Double Case For Tigering Becomes City Prohibition Case
Police arrested H. Baker and E. Link yesterday for keeping for sale intoxicating liquors and selling whiskey. A preliminary hearing before Judge C. T. Young occurred at city hall with fourteen pints of rye confiscated as evidence. Both defendants posted $100 bond and pleaded not guilty.
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H. Baker
E. Link
C. T. Young
Baker
Link
Broad Street
Crawford Brings Thomas E Watson Address to Oglethorpe
The twenty sixth of the month is set for a large gathering at Crawford to hear Hon. Thomas E Watson speak to residents of Oglethorpe and nearby counties. Weather is expected to be favorable and attendance could reach thousands.
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Crawford
Thomas E. Watson
Oglethorpe County
Thomson
The New Eagle Café Serves Daily Breakfast and Meals
The New Eagle Café offers regular breakfasts, dinners and suppers daily with special suppers on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30. Coffee tea or milk is included with all meals.
Telegram delivery rules set by Georgia railroad commission
The Georgia Railroad Commission proposes stricter telegram rules requiring day messages to be delivered within one hour within town limits and night messages by 9 am. Free delivery within one mile, 15 cents beyond one mile, plus 10 cents per extra mile over two. Phone delivery may be used on request. Hearing date September 7 for protests.
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Georgia
State Railroad Commission
Choir Practice At Immanuel Church
The Immanuel church choir for men and boys will meet for practice this evening at eight thirty. It is important that every member attend on time, from church records of Troy Geatty Rector.
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Immanuel Church
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