Negro on trestle badly hurt after fall near Atlanta
A black man named Benjamin Parker of Watkinsville was found beneath a trestle along Southern tracks after a fall from the Seaboard vestibule. He was unconscious with a broken left leg and a deep eye cut, saying he went onto the trestle after a switching engine and fell twenty feet to the tracks. Police investigate possible cause or foul play.
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Seaboard
Atlanta
Benjamin Parker
Watkinsville
Dra. Proctor
Mathis
Southern
Marcus M Dodd Marries Nora Freeman in Jefferson Georgia
In Bogart Georgia on Sunday morning December 9 a wedding joined Marcus M Dodd of Athens and Nora Freeman of Jefferson at the Freeman home near Jefferson Rev Abraham of Jefferson officiated. The reception hosted by the groom's parents followed a decorated table and a large gathering of relatives and friends who extended best wishes.
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Bogart
Marcus M., Dodd
Athens
Nora Freeman
Jefferson
Abraham
Christmas Dinner Ticket Applicants Sought in Athens
Important notice calls for names and addresses of all applicants for tickets to the Free Christmas dinner by the American Salvation Army on Christmas Day at 12 noon. Applications must be filed at headquarters 100 1 2 College avenue by December 15, 1909. Dinner aids the poor sick and crippled children of Athens. Ad 8 Winchester. Harawa serves delicious hot drinks with whipped cream and new goods at Williamson's.
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Salvation Army
Colleges Avenue
Athens
Winchester
New Officers Named for Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M
Last night Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M held its annual meeting with many members present. After routine business and reports showing the lodge in excellent condition, the officers for the new year were announced: Worshipful Master W M Pittman Senior Warden I N Betts Junior Warden Max Michael Treasurer John S McKie Secretary J R Crane Senior Deacon J W McKinnon Junior Deacon C E Underwood Senior Steward D D Beusse Junior Steward Marion Cary Third Steward W M Slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Pittman
Max Michael
John S. McKie
J. R. Crane
J. W. McKinnon
C. E. Underwood
D. D. Beusse
Marion Cary
W. M. Slaughter
Class Football Contests Slated At University of Georgia
A pair of class football games are planned on the University of Georgia campus Saturday with Seniors facing the Sophomores and Freshmen ready to meet an all star upper class eleven if the regular schedule falters. Coach Colter leads practices and hopes to uncover material for next season as students anticipate lively, low cost exhibitions with strong local interest.
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University of Georgia
Ores
Serena Anc
Colter
Athetic Association
Auburn
Orr to Advise on Hancock County School Buildings
Mr Fred J Orr will travel to Sparta Georgia today by invitation of Hancock County school authorities to advise on construction plans for several school buildings. He will propose interior arrangements and exterior landscaping including planting and shrubs as part of the project.
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Fred J. Orr
Sparta
Hancock County
Cobb to Represent McLendon Before Georgia Supreme Court
Judge Andrew J. Cobb leaves for Atlanta to argue for former Commissioner S. C. McLendon before the Georgia Supreme Court. The case, arising from Savannah, contests Commissioner Gray’s seat on the railroad board and urges Melendon’s restoration. Decision expected by January 1.
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Andrew J. Cobb
Atlanta
S. C. McLendon
Supreme Court
Savannah
Charlton
Gray
Railroad Commission
Melendon
Smith
McLendon
Cobb
Wilbur Cox Headlines at Manhattan Opera in Olivette
The Manhattan Opera Company opened its Colonial Theater engagement with Olivette led by Wilbur Cox in the role of Coquelicot. Local audiences gave a warm ovation to Cox’s performance, with Miss Kitty Perle and Miss Nella Brown also pleasing. Late-arriving programs hindered audience access to character names, but Claire Whitney’s dancing drew applause. Tonight Fra Diavolo is on the bill with hopes for better program availability.
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Manhattan Opera Company
Colonial Theater
Olivette
Itmhettans
Coquelicot
Wilbur
Kitty Perle
Nella Brown
Wilbur Cox
Claire Whitney
Mr. R. T. Goodwin Enters Real Estate in Athens
Mr. R. T. Goodwin, recently moved to the Classic City with his family to provide for their education, has decided to settle permanently. He comes from St. Charles, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, and has entered the local real estate business with offices in the Southern Mutual building.
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R. T. Goodwin
Athens
Goodwin
St. Charles Mo
St. Louis
Southern Mutual
American Salvation Army Free Christmas Dinner Plan
The American Salvation Army offers a free Christmas dinner for 200 needy children on Christmas Day at noon. Names and addresses of participants must be submitted to Army headquarters by December 15. Officer in charge is ADJ. 8. Winchester. Lester Faircloth to spend holidays in Vidalia.
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Lester Faircloth
Vidalia
Morton Elected to Board of Education in City
The mayor and council chose John White Morton to replace the late A L Hull on the board from the Third Ward. Morton, a young, energetic manufacturer and manager of Prince ton and Star thread mills, is expected to greatly benefit the city with enthusiastic service.
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John White Morton
Board of Education
A. L. Hull
Morton
Princeton
Star Thread Mills
Williams Lodge Names Officers For Ensuing Term
Williams Lodge No 15 1 I C O elects Noble Grand J D Severns Vice Grand C W Shupe Recording Secretary J A Mealer Financial Secretary A J Watson Treasurer R W Bailey Trustee C A Vanderleith Castodian Claud Daves Lodge Commissioner J A Meallor Williams Lodge in good condition.
McCrary Arrested Here for Wife Desertion
James McCrary, a young white man wanted in Columbia South Carolina for deserting his wife and child, was arrested here yesterday. He resisted briefly but was detained and shipped back to Columbia by deputy after Chief McKie alerted authorities.
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Columbia S. C
James McCrary
Columbia
S. C
McKie
McCrary
Athens Neighbors Recall Growth as Augusta Visitor Tours City
Mr. P. C. Thomas of Augusta, formerly with the Central railroad here, visited Athens yesterday and marveled at the city’s rapid growth and new handsome buildings. A lost dog alert notes a small white pointer with liver head last seen on Thomas street, reward offered at 134 State street or by phone 712-1. A help wanted ad seeks a Young man for a local fire insurance agency, office work and sales, with salary and commission.
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P. C. Thomas
Augusta
The
Central Railroad
Athens
Mr. Thomas
Thomas Street
State Street
Fire Isurance Agency
Do Banner
Foley's Kidney Remedy Urges Urinary Health Effect
The text notes Hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It identifies the chemical as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and urges taking the remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid a possible malady.
Big YMCA membership rally and directors meeting
Tonight at the YM C A building a large membership rally is planned with a pre rally directors meeting to discuss association business. Members are urged to attend to hear future plans and mingle. the YMCA Glee Club will perform and the Ladies Auxiliary will provide refreshments.
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YM. C. A
M. C. A. Glee Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Artificial Rain Storm Drenches City Streets Yesterday
Citizens visiting the post office and city hall experienced an unexpected artificial rain shower as a water tower overflowed and northwest winds swept cold spray along Washington Street for about 30 minutes. People paused to wait out the stinging shower in the cold wind.
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Washington Street
Prof W D Cooper Lectures in Devereaux
Tonight in Devereaux Ga Prof W B Hooper of the University of Georgia lectures before the high school on What Civilization Owes to the Roman. He is described as an interesting and instructive speaker and the audience is expected to greatly enjoy the lecture.
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Devereaux Ga
W.b. Hooper
University of Georgia
Hooper
Taft Receives Delegates At White House Session
More than 1,000 delegates to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington were received by President Taft at the White House this afternoon. Colonel John L. Vance, president of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association, introduced the delegates.
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Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Taft
White House
John L. Vance
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Feltz elected mayor in Warrenton 1910 vote
Warrenton Ga December 9 1910 municipal election results show M L Feltz elected mayor. Councilmen chosen include G B Maner D L Wicker J H Robinson E E Norris and J B Anderson all listed as winners in the local contest.
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Warrenton
M. L. Feltz
G. B. Maner
D. L. Wicker
J. H. Robinson
E. E . Norris
J. B. Anderson
Shop Early at McClure's 4 E Caldwell Stove Piping
McClure's advert promotes early shopping at 4 E Caldwell offering stove piping and stove setup. The notice highlights Thomas Street address 142 as the contact or location.
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McClure’s
E. Caldwell
Thomas
CY COUNCIE MEETING ADDRESSES Taxes and Local Improvements
The mayor and council held a routine session voting to consolidate general election results, passing sidewalk and assessment ordinances. Petitions touched tax relief for Gospel Pilgrim Society, a new blacksmith shop on Clayton street, damages to Lucy Goolsby heirs property, two East Broad street lights, and Prince Hancock avenue repairs postponed due to finances. John White Morton elected to fill the Board of Education term.
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Sand
Gospel Pilgrim Society
West Broad Street
Finance Committee
Eppes-Wilkins Co
Clayton Street
Foundry Street
Street Committee
Smith & Wright
John White Morton
Board of Education
A. L. Hull
Two Men Vie for Flint Circuit Judge Seat
Jackson Ga December 9 Judge Robert T Daniel of Griffin enters the race for Judge of the Flint circuit to succeed incumbent E J Ragan who will not seek reelection The other announced candidate is Judge Dupree of Zebulon Both men are expected to run in the contest for the seat in Flint county circuit court
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Flint County
Ragan
Jackson
Robert T. Daniel
Griffin
Flint Circuit
E. J. Ragan
Judge Dupree
Zebulon
Pennsylvania Labor Protests in Harrisburg Convention
Delegates from labor organizations across Pennsylvania gather in Harrisburg to condemn government by injunction and judge-made law. They denounce the use of state constabulary to suppress strikes in Pittsburgh and Vandergrift banning the Labor Day parade, urging free speech and assembly.
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Harrisburg
E. E. Grenawalt
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
State Constabulary
Pittsburg
Vandergrift
Labor Federation
Oil Company Quits Business in Maine Winding Up
Stockholders of the Ohio and Indiana Oil Company, a Maine corporation, met in Augusta to wind up affairs. Declining oil prices and exhausted production in the companys territory prompted liquidation plans.
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Augusta
Ohio and Indiana Oil Company
Maine
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Harawa
Williamson's
Vernon Lodge
W M. Pittman
Soph
Wlendon Case
Manhattan Opera Co
Fra Diavolo
American Salvation Army
Thon Army
American Salvatage Avenue
Adj
Williams Lodge
Ent
W. D. Cooper
Devereaux
CY Councie
Pennsylvania
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