Summer School Fund Nears Target in Athens Effort
The Athens summer school fund nears completion as $103.00 is added yesterday, bringing total to $2,542.50 of a $3,000 match from the General Education Board. A second canvass seeks $200–$300 more, with city teachers contributing up to $200 and including Miss Barwick as the first cash contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Education Board
Athens
South
Knoxville
Chancellor Hill
Mr. Branson
Otters
Michael
Michael Bros., 850 00; W. W. Thomas
Dixie Loan Co
Allen Talmage
T. L Mitchell
J. M Stephenson
Reaves
Reaves, Misses Bramby, Kennard
Bloomfield
Turnbull
Edwards
Barwick
Wier
Gerdine
Miss Barwick
Still Raided Near Pocataligo Madison County
U S Deputy Collector E J Hinton U S Deputy Marabal T P Trammell and Mr Gus Witcher raided a still two miles from Pocataligo Madison county Monday night. Twelve hundred gallons of beer ten bushels of mash and twelve fermenters were destroyed.
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U. S
E. J. Hinton
U.S
Marabal
T. P. Trammell
Gus Witcher
Pocataligo
Madison County
Grape-Nuts Help Woman Recover From Scarlet Fever After Diet Error
A Mercer Maine woman who suffered long after scarlet fever credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her health. After poor feeding during recovery she endured three months of stomach and kidney trouble, gaining strength after starting the cereal. She reports weight gain, renewed energy, and advises others with similar issues to try it. The endorsement comes from the Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Postum Co
Battle Creck
Mich
Senate panel backs Athens dispensary manager election bill
The Committee on Dispensary reported favorable on a measure to amend the Athens dispensary law governing manager elections. Mayor Rhodes and A. H Hodgson supported the bill, Wylie B. Burnett spoke against it. The Senate plans to pass the bill Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Temperance
Rhodes
A. H Hodgson
Wylie B. Burnett
Dolls of All Nations Exhibit Draws Big Crowds in Athena
Mis Mildred Rutherford presents a notable dolls collection in a cottage behind a villa in Athena. Admission is fifteen cents and the show runs all week. The foreign dolls include a ten century old figure and a Russian countess, with pieces representing various Indian tribes.
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Mis Mildred Rutherford
Athena
Athens
Dr Hopkins Delivers First Sermon at First Methodist
Dr. Isaac S. Hopkins preached his first sermon as pastor of the First Methodist Church to a large congregation on Sunday at eleven oclock. His address urged worship in spirit and truth andSignaled a promising start to his pastoral tenure with strong impressions of a successful year ahead.
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Isaac S. Hopkins
Hopkins
State Normal closes for two week Christmas break
The State Normal School will close for the Christmas holidays on December 18 and resume after a two week vacation this year. The vacation period is shortened as the school shifts from winter to summer schedules with no summer session next year, offering Athens Summer School as an alternative for interested students.
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State Normal School
Athens
Atlanta Suffered Major Fire Disaster in Business District
A early morning blaze in Atlanta destroyed a large block bounded by Marietta, Broad, Peachtree streets and the railroad, causing about 500000 in losses. Buildings burned include Snook & Austin furniture, Guarantee Clothing, Williams' house, Peters' office building, and the Viaduct restaurant, with firemen battling flames for hours and escapes reported as frantic but no fatalities confirmed.
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Atlanta
Marietta
Broad
Peachtree
Williams’ House
Snook & Austin
Quarantee Clothing
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Snook & Austin Furniture Company
Peachtree Street
Jammes R. Johnson
Viaduct
Broad Streets
Joyner
Gurantee Clothing Coed
Williams House
Hammack
Hubhaber
Austin
Denial Bros
Five Days Left in The Banner Dots Contest
With five days remaining for counting dots, winners will be chosen for up to twenty prizes. Judge A S Mitchell previously claimed the second prize, and late entrants have also won, urging participants to submit guesses before Monday midnight for a possible first prize.
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A. S . Mitchell
Gueasera
Ladies' Auxiliary Elects New Officers in Athens
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the YMCA met yesterday with many members and strong enthusiasm. Elected for the coming year were Mrs. Albert S. Parker president, Mrs. J. C. Hutchins vice president, Miss Ida Shewell treasurer, and Miss Mildred Rutherford resigned as president due to duties at Lucy Cobb Institute. The group remains active and aims to uphold its high standard. Also an advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with testimonial from J. M. Seitz of Detroit.
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The
Young Men's Christian Association
Alberts. Parker
J. C. Hutchins
Ida Shewell
Mildred Rutherford
Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Peck's Bad Boy Here Next Week at New Opera House
Peck's Bad Boy will headline in the road show at the New Opera House Tuesday night of next week with a strong acts program. The Travesty Sextette offers a Florodora travesty and the cast includes Misa Lottie Dwyer, Mr Barlow, Joe Mack Ed Dwyer and Nettie Belldown among others. Herman Strauss directs the musical portion. Also noted is a health tip about a mild laxative Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by druggists.
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Peck
Bad Boy
Misa Lottie Dwyer
Mr. Barlow
Schulte the Grocer
Joe Mack
Dee Dee
Ed. Dwyer
Chas
Nettie Belldown
Bessie Tyler
Fay Temple
Mand Moween
Argie Callina
Herman Strauss
Lace
Byrnea Bros
Eight Bells
New Opera House
Hawkes Shot by Beasley in Warrant Arrest
Constable Beasley served a warrant on Sherman Hawkes who resisted arrest and was shot in the throat near the windpipe. The wound is serious and Hawkes may die.
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Beasley
Sherman Hawkes
Hawkes
Athens City Schools Close For Christmas Holidays
Athens City Schools plan a Christmas break from December 19 to January 6 with a strong fall term and good student progress noted. In a separate incident, Sherman Hawkes was shot by Constable Beasley during an arrest on a warrant for assault and battery on Deecy Patten. Hawkes was wounded in the throat and his daughter Minnie Diane sustained a minor injury. Hawkes received medical care from Dr. Holliday and Judge J F Foster's office.
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Sherman Hawkes
Athene
Beasley
Hawkes
Deecy Patten
Mr. Beasley
Hoyt Street
Dr. Lyndon
Beasey
Hakes
Hawk
Minnie Diane
J. F. Foster
Holliday
Nathan Hale at the Opera House Next Monday Evening
The Opera House presents Clyde Fitch s Nathan Hale next Monday evening starring Mr Kyle in the title role. The play, praised for its historical appeal, features strong supporting players and authentic scenery with a careful, well managed production praised across the country.
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Ook Onss Sue
Nathan Hale
Clyde Fitch
Mr. Kyle
List of names connected to commercial entries by city
A roster of individuals linked to the Commercial with names associated to cities such as Louisville Atlanta Baltimore Richmond St Louis New York Harmony Grove Norfolk Chicago and Augusta. The list includes J F Vickery J B Thornton Geo Peterson S H Powell W I Colquitt W R Johnson R E L Evens Tod Konitze J B Barber W R McDonald J O Marshall H N Taylor F E Brodnax T E Smith R H Millledge H E Fellheimer E Hinton O D Trossell R B Welch Jno H Wall M Knowles W J Goolsby J A Swenson J W Clark H E Richards and J W Wilhite.
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J. F. Vickery
Louisville
J. BR. Thornton
Atlanta
Geo. Peterson
Baltimore
S. H. Powell
W. I. Colquitt
W. R. Johnson
Richmond
R- E. L. Evens
Thomas
Tod Konitze
St. Louis
J. B. Barber
Hoschton
W. R. McDonald
J. O. Marshall
New York
H. N. Taylor
City
F. E. Brodnax
T. E. Smith
R. H. Millledge
H. E. Fellheimer
E. Hinton
O. D. Trossell
Harmony Grove
R. B. Welch
North Carolina
H. Hymas
Jno
H. Wall
M. Knowles
W. J. Goolsby
J. A. Swenson
Virginia
J. W. Clark
Augusta
H. £. Richards
Chicago
J. W. Wilhite
Elberton
University holiday schedule and winter enrollment outlook
The University closes for Christmas on December 23 and reopens January 8. The fall session had record attendance and many new students are expected after holidays. The Winter course in Agriculture will begin upon reopening next month with anticipated higher attendance.
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University of Georgia
Barstow Family Spends Winter in Athens
Mr A O Barstow a leading Providence banker visited Athens last week to enroll his daughter in Lacy Cobb Institute. Mrs Barstow plans to spend the winter in Athens as the barstows admire the city’s education and climate and find Athens a pleasant place for their family.
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A. O. Barstow
Providence
R. L
Athens
Lacy Cobb Institute
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Committee ON Dispensary
Senate
BIG
DR. Hopkins
First
Chamberlain
J. M. Seitz
Detroit
Plendid
T Seagt Sill Srovesd
Mr Kyle
Kyle
Hale
America
Niversity
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