Athens Institutions Win Big in Georgia General Assembly
The Georgia Senate and House preserved the 22 500 appropriation for the University of Georgia and the State Normal School despite many cuts. Hon. Thomas J. Shackelford earned praise for educational gains in Athens. Dispensary amendments passed 27 to 0, with Governor Terrell expected to sign. Franchise tax bill approved 36 to 2.
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Athens
Senate
House of Representatives
House
University of Georgia
State Normal School
General Assembly of
Georgia
Thomas J. Shackelford
General Assembly
Shackelford
Assembly
Sejor
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissionera
Terrel
Candler
D. Kalb
Turner
Smith
Miss DuBose plans statewide gift for Georgia ship
Miss Louise DuBose of Athens advances a plan to fund a handsome silver service for the battleship Georgia when commissioned. Governor Terrell backs the idea and suggests a small Georgia Day schoolchild subscription, hoping many Georgians statewide participate to make it a state presentation.
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Atlanta Constitution
Athens
Misa Louise DuBose
Georgia
Capitol
Terrell
Covernor Terrell
Miss DuBose
Bhat
Misa DiaBose
Vernon Lodge No 22 BF and A M Annual Meeting
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 BF and A M held its annual communication with a crowded lodge room. Officers were unanimously elected and appointed including Worshipful Master W F Dorsey, Senior Warden W A Capps, Junior Warden H R Palmer, Treasurer J S McKie, Secretary W J Garebold. A formal address by Past Master Mr Michael drew applause and a silver service gift for Worshipful Master Dorsey from Mr O A Scudder.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
W. H. Sheib
W F Dorsey
W. A. Capps
H. R. Palmer
J S McKie
W. J. Garebold
Dorsey
Robenstein
R. W. Sizer
J. A. P.iuer
F. Hardeman
J. Dorhlatt
Iontnestaat
W. H. Smith
J. A Garebold
Tyler
Michael
0. A. Scudder
Vernon Lodge
Lodge
Shackelford Praised for University Support in State Legislature
In a Georgian dispatch Rep T J Shackelford earns praise for backing the State University and the Athena Normal School. A Clarke county favorite, he rose from farmer’s son to lawyer and lawmaker, chairing the house committee on corporations.
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Atlanta News
Shackelford
Atlanta
House of Representatives
State Normal School
Houston
Fulton County
Clarke County
T. J. Shackelford
State University and Normal School of Athens
Athens University
Hoe
Hones
She Stoops to Conquer at Lucy Cobb Tonight
The Lucy Cobb girls present She Stoops to Conquer this evening at eight o clock directed by Miss Edna Givorge. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds to Lucy Cobb Animal. The cast features Louis Tocaten selections and mandolin violin performances by teachers and students, including Miss Gallagher.
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Lucy Cobb
Edna Givorge
Lucy
Farmer Kicked by Vicious Mule in Nowhere County
John Parker, a farmer on Nowhere road, was kicked by a mule in his stable yard after dusk. He suffered a crushed foot, broken nose, and severe facial injuries, and was transported to a doctor for urgent care with uncertain recovery prospects.
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John Parker
J. D. Bellamy
All. Parker
Dr. GO
A Lampkin
Dr. Lampkin
Mr. Parker
City Council Debates Joint Building. Action Postponed
The regular council meeting weighed a county plan to sell the courthouse to the city for 25000 plus half the city hall lot. Alderman Rucker cited the Home School property offered at 10000 and argued the total for a school building would exceed the city’s means. After lengthy discussion the matter was carried over to the first January meeting awaiting final action.
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Tho Cst Tt
Court House
Only Three Days Left in Great Dot Contest
The Banner warns that the Great Dot Contest ends in three days Monday midnight. Prizes include 25 cash first prize, second prize from Davison and Lowe's $15 in six departments, third prize 1000 cash, fourth prize a $10 dress from Michael Bros, fifth prize a $7.50 cigarette set from Turner and Hodgeon, sixth prize 5 cash, seventh prize a $5 rocking chair, eighth prize five dollar merchandise or accessories from E H Dorsey, ninth prize 3 cash, tenth prize a meal ticket at Imperial Hotel, eleventh prize a carrom board from D W McGregor, twelfth prize $8 in clothing from Head and McMahon, thirteenth prize 2 cash, fourteenth prize cigars from Orr Drag Co, fifteenth prize a $200 article from Palmer and Sons, plus five $1 prizes.
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Davison and Lowe's
Davison & Lowe's
Michael Bros
Turner & Hodgeon
Dorsey & Fenkenstein
E. H. Dorsey
Dorsey & Fankenstein
Imperial Hotel
D. W. Mc- Gregor
Orr Drag Co
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Play Postponed and New Athens Hotel Planned
Mrs Hoke Smith asks The Banner to announce the postponement of the children play Little Lord Fauntleroy to January for charity. Mr R L Moss plans a large store and expanded Commercial Hotel on Broad Street linking to Clayton Street, adding fifty to sixty rooms and modern amenities by spring or summer next year.
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Athens
R. L. Moss
Athena
Moss
Commercial Hotel
Broad St
Clayton St
O. A. Rowland
Broad Street
Sam Mo.Queen
Clayton Street
Bulding
Banner
Death of William Creighton Veteran Ties to Con federate Past
William Creighton, an elderly Confederate veteran, died Wednesday at his Harris street home after a long illness. Survived by wife and two daughters, his funeral was held at his residence with Rev. W. P. Lovejoy and Rev. J. T. Daves officiating. He was over seventy and interred at Oconee cemetery.
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William Creighton
Harris Street
J. T. Daves
Mr. Creighton
The Doll Exhibition Attracting Mary This Week
The Lucy Cobb cottage hosts a doll exhibition run by Miss Mildred Rutherford. The display showcases dolls from primitive to Russian elegant types with refreshments available. Admission is fifteen cents, plus ten to fifteen cents for refreshments. The Athens Banner doll is the feature of the bazaar.
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Lucy Cobb
Mildred Rutherford
Athens
Wreck on Southern Ties Up Lula Line All Day
A freight train leaving Athens for Lula derailed near Maysville when axle bearings on the engine broke. No injuries were reported and debris was cleared by late afternoon. The line resumed with the first passenger train departing Athens that night.
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Athens
Southern Railroad
Lula
Maysville
Athena
Hawks Injury Not Serious After Shooting
Sherman Hawkes was shot Tuesday night by Bailiff Beasley but suffered only minor injury. The bullet struck the collar bone and glanced, with the shirt pulling the bullet into the wound. He is rapidly improving and able to be out again.
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Beasley
Hawks
Sock
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