Oratorical contest in Commerce features four counties
The North Georgia Oratorical Association held its eighth session in Commerce with representation from Banks Fletcher Franklin and Jackson counties. Paul Sutton Haber sham won the first gold medal and Fletcher Parks Banks won the second. Judges included Usher of Jefferson and Stark and Shannon of the host town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
North Georgia Oratorical Association
Banks
Fletcher Parks
Halbersham
Paul Sutton
New South
Franklin
William Little
Georgia
Jackson
William Aderhold
W. B. Hardman
Association
Habersham
Professor Usher
Jefferson
W. W. Stark
J. F. Shannon
Bankrupt Stock for Sale by Auction
Sale of the Joe Wolf bankruptcy stock to the highest cash bidder under U S court approval. Merchandise includes clothing dry goods shoes notions hats and fixtures. Conducted at F L & S C Upson College avenue on Friday December 2 1910 at 4 pm Morris Michael Rec.
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United States
Joe Wolf
F. L
8. C. Upson
College Avenue
Morris Michael
Rec
Baseball Notes Highlight Curiosities and Signings
Eddie Collins skipped the Cuba trip with the Athletics while Dave Altizer of Cincinnati appeared in three games and hit .600. Henry Mathewson, Christy’s brother, signs with Oklahoma City in the Texas League. Rube Waddell turns to vaudeville after tiring of trep shooting and soccer. Secretary William H Locke of Pittsburgh rumored as Boston manager successor. Jack Flynn of Pirates to win Washington bid.
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Eddie Collins
Cuba
Athletics
Dave Altizer
Cincinnati Redz
Henry Mathewson
Christy
Oklahoma City Club
Rube Waddell
William H. Locke
Pittsburg
Boston
Commerce Corn Contest Prizes Awarded in Commerce Georgia
The Commerce corn contest results list 20 prize winners led by E A Stone with 102.50 bushels and $50 in gold. Hoyt Stone placed second with 94.50 bushels and $35, while J D and J L Carson won a Jersey bull for 83 bushels. Other prize recipients include Guy Wilbanks, W A Gordon, F G Mize, G G Williamson, J W Ingram, G L Nunn, and many more with bushel counts ranging from 82.04 to 64.48 and various prizes such as clothing, tools, and seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comeerce
Commerce
E. A. Stone
Hoyt Stone
J. D
J. L. Carson
Guy Wilbanks
W. A. Gordon
F. G. Mize
G. G. Williamson
J. W. Ingram
G. L. Nunn
W. I. Smelly
J. H. Gunnels
J. N. Ford
T. H. Strange
J. J. Gillespie
T. C. Williams
J. C. Tabor
Charles P. Ray
G. M. White
T. F. Parks
W. G. Parks
Acre
Holiday Toy Catalog Aims to Stir Early Gift Buys
Store touts ample storage and holds items for future delivery. Boys wagons velocipedes tricycles hobby horses shoo fly carriages rubber tires doll carriages toys and mechanicals, dolls in cloth rubber and Celluloid, wholesale lots, and a wide china bisque glass assortment for holiday and wedding gifts. Inspect the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Corn Contest Spurs Increased Acreage and Yields in Commerce Area
The Commerce corn contest boosted planting and production across the counties with many farmers filling cribs. Prize awards were debated by Woodson Williamson Thomas Hardeman and Vannatta as Dr L G Hardiman and Prof Vannatta spoke, and Col R L J Smith presented notes. The event marked Commerce's first coin contest and likely guarantees future similar efforts to aid local agriculture.
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Woodson L. Williamson
State Dairyman’s Association
Thomas C. Hardeman
Vannatta
The
Agricultural College
Athens
L. G. Hardiman
Commerce
Col
R. L. J. Smith
Harvard Coach Percy Haughton Vacationing in Europe
Football notes report Harvard mentor Percy Haughton touring Europe on vacation Georgetown trumped Virginia this season for the first time since 1901 to boost college gridiron buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Haughton
Harvard
Europe
Georgetown
University of Virginia
Local ads and notices fragment listing services and rentals
A dense jumble of small ad lines lists pharmacies insurance and real estate firms, engine sales, coal delivery, tin work, heater sales, fire insurance, and housing rentals. It mentions private sales, a toy sale, and rental requests, with scattered phone numbers and street references in a dated community ad page.
Wanted and For Rent Classified Notices Mixup
Boarders wanted at 360 Hancock Avenue and a six room cottage for rent on Grady Avenue with all conveniences listed by J. W. Ingle. Also sale of two five year old mares at 156 College Avenue and other notices from Martin Bros at 455 Clayton with a wholesale claim and contact number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Avenue
J. W. Ingle
College Avenue
Miss Helen Taft to Be Presented in White House Debut
Washington reports Miss Helen Taft will have a large White House tea tomorrow to mark her first formal presentation to society. The 18 year old daughter of the president, praised for beauty and poise, has traveled widely and enjoys tennis golf and horse riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Felton
Felton Wallace
Hog Mountain
Washington
D. C
Helen Taft
Ethel Roosevelt
Taft
Beverly
Bryn Wawr
Europe
Philippines
Islands
Japan
China
Egypt
United States
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James White
H. C. Stockdell
Columbia A Fire Insurance Co. Capital
Erwin & Company
A. M. Soule
Atlanta
John’ B
Robins
Trinity Church
First Methodist
Park Street
Elberton
Elbert County Supply Company
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Nager McAleer
Cam
Jack Flynn
Pirates
Wilner
Lope
TMA Steels
Ena Genhine
Horlick
H. D. Gober
R. E. Williamson
W. J. Crow
H. L. Chandler
D.L. Millford
A. C. Turner
Z. A. Long
Ham Nowell
C. A. Hunt
P. N. Little
Sags Eee
the Huggins China House
Prince Avenue
Normal School
Clayton ST
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Fire Insurance—Lipscoumb & Co
Real Estate—Lipscomb & Co
Fire Insurance
Real Estate
Erwin & Co
Atlantic Ice and Coal Co
Leathers & Ravenson
W. M. Pittman
J. C. Jester
Lyndon
Milledge Avenue
P. O
Fred J. Orr
Dearing Street
W. A. Mallory
J. L. Arnold
Chas. W. Paar
Hill St. UN
Rosa ‘A. von der Lieth
Tygie
Hancock Avenue
Oconee St
Martin Bros
Clayton
Telephone
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