Thousand Dollar Fund Reaches Target for Dunaway Family
The Banner reports the fund for Mrs. Valentine Dunaway and her ten children hit the $1,000 goal. Contributors arrived without canvassing or committees, with gifts described as cheerful and voluntary. Notable donors include Michael Brothers $25, J Landrum $2, James P. Davis $2.50, H J Rowe $15, and others, totaling $955.50 previously acknowledged plus new gifts bringing the tally to the thousand dollars.
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Valentine Dunaway
Banner
Banner Mail
Michael Brothers
J. Landrum
Jas. P. Davis
Davis
M.G. Michael
J. P. Davis
H. J. Rowe
Balloon Giveaway At Michael's For Athens Children
This morning at 10:30 Michael's invites every child in Athens to receive a balloon free. Balloons are not for sale and are limited to one per child. Also announced, Ed Dorsey Jr. has been elected captain of Athens High School football for the coming year, noted for leading the best Georgia varsity squad.
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Michael's
Athens
Ed. Dorsey, Jr
Mr. Dorey
E. H. Dorsey
Georgia
Fruit Cake Ad Says Stock Low Prompt Delivery
Readable lines warn customers to order fruit cake promptly to avoid disappointment. Mentions Armaia and Abney as the advertisers. The message emphasizes limited stock and urges immediate action.
City cancels over twenty five thousand in bonds and coupons
The finance committee reports more than 25000 in interest coupons and matured bonds were destroyed in an open meeting this year. The list shows school water and street coupons and specific bond numbers including Water Bond No. 18 Sewer Bond No. 10 and Street Improvement Bonds Nos 31 32 33. The total debits canceled amount to 25005.
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Finance Committee of Council
Virginia Mason Fatally Burned While Playing With Candles
Atlanta reports the four year old daughter of Ed Mason, president of the Georgia Carolina railroad, Fatally burned while playing with lighted Christmas candles. Death occurred tonight.
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Atlanta
Virginia
Ed Mason
Georgia- Carolina Railroad
Athens
After the Boys Fireworks Disrupt City Nights
Fireworks discharged beyond the fire limits threaten property during the dry season. The chief police are instructed to curb the activity as complaints from residents increase. Police monitor a section where nights are unpleasant and warn boys to be considerate or face police action.
Series of mishaps on Prince Avenue streetcar
Mrs Swinderswin of Jackson street reports losing a purse with about twenty dollars on a Prince Avenue streetcar. She says a passerby picked up something from beneath her seat and believes it was her purse. the finder may return the money upon learning more.
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Swinderswen
Prince Avenue Street
Swinderswin
Jackson Street
Mra
Swina
Judge Brand Targets Pistol-Toters in Banks County
Georgia judge C H Brand leaders a crusade against concealed pistols by negro and white defendants in Banks County. He vows chain-gang sentences for those convicted after January 1 1911, with broad public support shown in votes and grand jury statements.
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C. H. Brand
Western Judicial Circuit
Georgia
South
Gwinnett Superior Court
Chain Gang
Homer
Banks County
B. F. Suddeth
Gillsville
Banks Superior
Gwinnet
Lawrenceville
Brand
Glass fragment found in wrist after long delay
Jule Scarborough a stock businessman recalls a small wrist cut three months earlier when a bottle broke. A surgeon later found and removed an inch long jagged piece of glass from his wrist causing swelling and pain before discovery.
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Jule Scarborough
Dog stolen a year ago returned with missing feet noted
One year after an iron and plaster statue of a dog was stolen from Mr. A. H. Davison on Prince avenue it was found returned in the same spot. Davison placed a classified ad offering thanks and asking the thief to return the two missing front feet.
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A. H. Davison
Prince Avenue
Davison
Paint Spill on Broad Street Near Green Hotel
A green paint barrel spilled onto the sidewalk on Broad Street between the Green Hotel and an unidentified location, creating a mess and delaying passersby. No injuries or official statements were recorded in the readable text.
Fresh Country Eggs Promote Local Farm Produce
An advertisement notes eggs sold fresh from the country by Arnold & Abney. The copy places the business on Broad Street between the Green hotel and the University Fresh Country Eggs campus entrance area.
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Broad Street
Green Hotel
University
Arnold & Abney
Pickpockets In Atlanta During Gala Week
Two Athens citizens fell prey to theft in Atlanta as a gala week drew crowds. More than $5,000 in cash and valuables including papers and jewelry vanished, with Mr. J. H. Massey losing 15 dollars, Dr. Cash his ticket and papers, and an elderly Winder resident about 30 dollars.
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Atlanta
Athens
J. H. Massey
Cash
Winder
Road officials discuss succession for Central Georgia leader
Atlanta December 16 The successor to the late president of the Cen Abbot Georgia Ratimgys Malor or the road Mesare A R Lawton and Wm A Winburn Tonight a conference was held of the officials of the road and at that meeting J T Harrahan of the Milneis Central was present The conference is believed to have had special reference to the choosing of a successor to Major Hanson The two vice presidents are in line Winburn son of Judge J B M Winburn of Gairesville is a prominent figure and brother in law of Contessman T M Bell of the Ninth district He has borne much of the road management work for some time
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Mesare
A. R. Lawton
Wm. A. Winburn
J. T. Harrahan
Milneis Central
Major Hanson
Athens
North Georgia
Mr. Winburn
Metz in Ireland Pleases Audience at Colonial
Metz in Ireland, presented at the Colonial with Al H. Wilson giving a German flavor, delighted the audience for two hours of musical comedy. The staging and scenery impressed, songs lingered, especially Queen of My Dreams, and the lively music drew favorable comments as patrons left.
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Metz
Ireland
al H. Wilson
Erin's Isle
Athens
Music At Cafe Royal Concert by Colonial Theater Orchestra
An afternoon concert by the Colonial Theater Orchestra at Cafe Royal on College Avenue from 4:30 to 6:00 PM invites admission. The ad notes limited stock and a sale price of 18 cents per pound on items from Arnold & Abney.
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Colonial Theater Orchestra
Cafe Royal
College Avenue
Arnold & Abney
GOOD GAMES AT THE Y M C A BASKETBALL RESULTS
At the YMCA last night intermed iates defeated seniors 36 to 19 in clean fast basketball. Forwards Erwin and Link led the intermediates with 14 and 6 points while Reed added 10. Lanier and Rubenstein defended. Seniors were paced by O Farrell 5 and Lanier 2 with Woods Fowler and Wilkinson strong in defense. Referee T Forbes and scorer E Carter officiated. Business Men tallied 17 with Chanler 17 and W Forbes 14 leading the way.
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Friends of Basket Ball
Erwin
Link
Reed
Rubenstein
Lanier
O’farrell
Woods
Fowler
Wilkinson
T. Forbes
E. Carter
Football Manager Enters Business Career at Georgia
University of Georgia football manager Henderson Hunter Galloway leaves for Johnson City Tennessee to join his father in insurance and lumber. He earned praise for his practical leadership of the team and held multiple college honors including president of the German club and a key Kappa Alpha role.
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Henderson Hunter Galloway
University of Georgia
Johnson City
Tenn
Galloway
Kappa Alpha
Tennessee
Georgia
Thompson Brothers
Carl
Homer
Little Tommie
Professor Thos A Early Returns to Athens Visit
Former United States Extension Worker now in Memphis came back to Athens for a brief visit with friends yesterday. His many supporters noted his 20 efforts last year in organizing Boys’ work and his ongoing service in government roles. He departs for Tennessee this morning.
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United States Extension
Memphis
Athens
Thos. . Early
Mich
Tenn
Tennessee
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Dunaway
ED Dorsey
Armaia & Abney
Judge Brand
Jang
Central Railway
Cen
Abot
Ratimgys-Malor
Colonial
Chanler
Jester
W. Forbes
Morse
Wooden
Vandereau
Ware
Flanigan
Total
H. H. Galloway
Johnson City, Tenn
Thos. A
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