H J Rowe enters race for fourth ward alderman seat
Athens Georgia December 9 1907 H J Rowe replies to a citizen petition announcing his candidacy to fill the alderman vacancy created by the death of Alderman elect Thomas P Oliver. He pledges to serve all citizens of the Fourth ward and the city of Athens with diligence and public spirit.
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H. J. Rowe
Athens
Thomas C. Oliver
Tia Ward
Rew Masi
Tar Fourth Ward
T. P. Oliver
Jou
Experietes
al Dertian
Oliver
Mr. Rowe
Petsion
Athens, Ga
Messrs
H.C. Conway
J. Pof
H C. Erwin
John PL
Pibbetts Bow Hicks
Flanigen
W. H. Fuller
Kee Cobb Lampkin
Wood Slanshter
Jo M. Creekmore
J . Fulchernes
Thomas P. Oliver
Catholic Church Sees Large Gatherings and Bishop Visit Hinted
A Sunday service at the Catholic Church in Athens drew an unusually large congregation with new parishioners, as Pathes Horton spoke and lay leaders discussed a future priest’s arrival. Bishop Neils will oversee sessions and potential rites during a forthcoming visit, with exact dates to be announced.
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Pathes Horton
Taar
Athens
Tape City
Patoer
Neilswill
Las Rey
Gat
Tee
Notice of Alderman Election in Athens Fourth Ward
By direction of the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens a special election is called for December 20, 1907, to fill a Fourth Ward vacancy. Polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the county courthouse on Prince Avenue with managers H C Conway Louis Camak and John Bird. Notice to be published in the Athens Banner for at least ten days.
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City of
Athens
W. L. Wood
Oliver
Occari
Rowe
County Court House
Prince Avenue
H.C. Conway
Louis Camak
John Bird
County Tax Notice From Tax Collector
Pay your county taxes today before books close December 20. H. H. Linton is the tax collector handling the collection and deadline.
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H. H. Linton
Tax Executions Begin December 10 in Arrears Notice
By order of the mayor and council executions for taxes will begin December 10 against all taxpayers in arrears. W. L. Wood, Treasurer.
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W. L. Wood
Recovery of Jim Henderson After New Town Shooting
Jim Henderson the Black man wounded last Wednesday night in New Town settlement by Tom Burch of Eld county shows steady improvement and is expected to recover. Burch fled the scene and remains at large as police and patrols intensify efforts to locate him.
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Jim Henderson
Newtown Settlement
Elder County
Tom Bureh
Yom Burch
Travenile Stron
Conductor Bob Macon Recovering After Injury
Conductor Bob Macon of the Central of Georgia Railway is steadily improving after a severe leg injury near the new agricultural hall on campus. His right thigh was torn by a car, initially feared to be serious, but condition has improved and his recovery continues.
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Bob Macon
Central of Georgia Railway
Macon
Short Crop Indicated for 1907 Cotton Return
Washington December 9 The cotton bureau of the department of commerce and labor reports 854 bales counted as half bales, from 1407 bales on December 1 compared with 1 027 568 bales in 1906 with 6 6 for 1905. Active ginners numbered 26 876 for 1907.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Commerce and Labor
City court sentences Charlie Sanders to twelve months
Judge Cole in City court sentences Charlie Sanders a Negro to the first term of twelve months without a fine after Sanders robbed an old man on Thomas street, taking a purse and roughing him. Police captured Sanders shortly after the crime and secured a warrant.
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Charlie Sanders
Cole
Sanders
Thomas Street
Royal Arch Masons Convocation Tonight at Masonic Temple
Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons holds a convocat ion at the Masonic Temple this Tuesday at 8 pm to confer the P M and ME degrees. All qualified companions are invited. J G Trussell H P G EB Stone Secy
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Keystone Chapter
Royal
Masonic Temple
J. G. Trussell
H. P. G. EB. Stone
Sec'y
Mr. Deloney Improves After Injury in St Mary’s Hospital
Mr. Thomas C. Deloney, who suffered a head injury a few days ago, is now improving at St. Mary’s hospital and hopes to be discharged soon. Family and friends report steady progress and improved condition.
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Thomas C. Deloney
St. Mary’s Hospital
Big Ageat Care Friends
Mr. Deloney
Bank Owners Seek Injunction Over Building Addition
Judge Charles hears Citizens Company suit to prevent erection of an addition to a building on Clayton Street. Arguments claim the new structure would impair bank room light and violate contract. Cobb and Erwin presented building evidence. judge declines to grant injunction.
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Junction Bank A Owners Bank
Con
Charles
The
Citizens Company
Clayton Street
Rge C. Ther
Cobb & Erwin
Judge Branch
Mt Vernon Masons Hold Annual Meeting in City
The Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M will hold its annual meeting in the Max Joseph building Thursday evening. Officers will be elected and routine business conducted for the year. A full attendance is urged and every eligible person should attend.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
F. and
A. M
Max Joseph
Dr H M Fullilove Named Georgia Medical Councillor
Dr H M Fullilove of this city has been named by the Georgia Medical Association as councillor for the Eighth district. The post carries considerable honor and responsibility and is to be filled with distinguished ability.
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H. M. Fullilove
Georgia Medical Association
Fullilove
Rev Troy Beatty Appointed to Diocese Standin g Committee
Rev Troy Beatty rector of Emmanuel Church in this city has been named a member of the standing committee of the Diocese of Atlanta. The appointment marks the most important committee in the new diocese and brings recognition and gratification to his many friends.
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Popular Athens
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
City
Diocese of
Atlanta
Beatty
Public Speaker Interrupted by Coughs Cited Remedy
Public speaker was interrupted by coughing fits during an event. An ad claims Foley's Honey cures colds and prevents pneumonia. The genuine no opiates product comes in a yellow package and is sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Thomas P Oliver Laid To Rest At Home Funeral
Funeral of Thomas P Oliver held at his Nontohala avenue home Sunday afternoon attended by a large gathering. Mayor, council, county officers and Mt Vernon Lodge Masons present to conduct rites. Rev L G Johnson read scriptures and spoke. Masonic burial at Oconee cemetery conducted by Worshipful Master Palmer and lodge members.
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Thomas P. Oliver
Nontohala Avenue
Harge
Athens
Mt. Verdon
Palmer
Lodge
Sweetly She Rests Beneath the Flowers
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 the funeral of Mrs. J S Bernstein was held at Hancock Avenue residence. Surrounded by sorrowing friends, floral offerings testified to affection. Rabbi J Koplowitz conducted the services at the Hebrew Church before the interment at Hebrew Cemetery.
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J. S. Bernstein
Hancock Avenue
JS. Bernstein
Hebrew Church
Rabid J. Koplowitz
Bernstein
Te Hebrew Cemetery
la Mither
Funeral of Mrs M W Davie at Cherokee Corner church
The funeral for Mrs M W Davie of Oxlethorpe county was held Saturday at Cherokee Corner church. Rev L G Johnson and Rev J M Sewell led the service, with a large gathering paying respects. Pallbearers included George Thomas, Andrew Crowley, Joe Dillard, James W Morton, W M Hayes, and Marvin Hall. Col A F Pope and James F Dillard served as honorary pallbearers.
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Cherokee Corner
M. W. Davie
Oxlethorpe County
L. G. Johnson
First Methodist Church
J. M. Sewell
Winterville
Johnson
George Thomas
Andrew Crowley
Joe Dillard
James W. Morton
W. M. Hayes
Marvin Hall
Col
A. F. Pope
James F. Dillard
Hairston Named General Agent for Universal Book and Bible House
Mr. W. M. Hairston is appointed general agent for the Universal Book and Bible House of Pennsylvania. He travels to recruit agents for the firm’s many works. Among offerings is History of the South by Prof. Charles Morris, with attractive contract prospects for prospective agents.
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W. M. Hairston
Universal Book and Bible House
Pennsylvania
South
Chas. Morris
Sheriff John W. Wier in Critical but Monitored Condition
Sheriff John W. Weir, struck by paralysis Saturday morning, showed signs of improvement Sunday night after doctors A C Holliday and W A Carlton reported apprehension earlier. The outcome remains uncertain, with hopeful friends and citizens awaiting further word as healing progress is watched closely.
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John W. Wier
Sheriff Weir
Sheriff Wier
University Team Defeats Town Club 24 to 18 in Season Opener
The season opener at the Y M C A ended 24 to 18 with the University team beating the town squad. Kriffith and Derrick shone in familiar roles, while new players Fert and Nevin showed potential. Heidler led the city side as Forbes and Heidler praised the assembled material shaping Ath ens, the University, and Heidler’s chances this season.
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Kriffith
Derrick
von Sprecken
Fert
Nevin
Forbes
Heidler
Athens
University
Mr. Heidler
The Barrister at the Colonial by The Thalians
The Barrister, a three act English comedy by J H Darnley and C Manville Fenn, comes to the Colonial Saturday night December 14. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at Palmer's drug store as demand is high and rehearsals have been lengthy.
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Thalians
Palmer's Drug Store
J. H. Darnley
C. Manville Fenn
London
England
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Balve marketed
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel balve promoted with nationwide druggist sales. The advertisement urges consumers to get DeWitt's balve through all druggists.
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DeWitt's
DeWitt’s
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Fourth Ward
Deavices
Henderson
R. A. M. Notice
Tom Deloney
TION
the Masons
DR. Fullilove
State Board
MR. T. P. Oliver
Cherokee Corner Church
U. M. C. A. Hall
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