Demonstration Agents Meet at State College of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture in Athens hosted a gathering of demonstration agents from across Georgia to review the coming year and the Smith Lever program. Inspectors W B Merciar and H E B Lavely evaluated records and operations, praising the institution's conditions on Lumpkin Hill.
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State College of Agriculture
Government Department
W. B. Merciar
H. E B. Lavely
Washington, D. C
Fective
Lumpkin Hill
Dr. Bradford
Cedartown
F. D. Garrison
Clarkesville
R. A. Stratford
W. F. Whatley
Statesboro
J. G. Oliver
Americus
J. K. Giles
Athens
G. N. Cunningham
Tifton
Athens Board of Health Holds Unusually Important Meeting
The Athens Georgia Board of Health met December 16 1915 at the request of city bacteriologist Dr W W Brown to investigate rumors about diphtheria culture from the city laboratory. After statements by Dr Brown Dr John A Hunnicutt and others a resolution was passed asserting confidence in the lab and supporting continued testing of media quality.
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Labora
the Beard
Twelve Terms of Court on the Western Circuit
The Western Circuit held a record year with a monthly term of Gwinnett superior court in 1916. Judge Brand and Solicitor General Gamble kept courts busy at Lawrenceville, saving counties hundreds in jail and boarding costs while disposing of many important cases. The January schedule shows Watkinsville on the fourth Monday and Lawrenceville on the fifth Monday for adjourned term sessions.
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Brand
Gamble
Gwinnett Superior Court
Lawrenceville
Superior Court
Watkinsville
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Freight-Rate Suspension
Athens chamber officers and directors held a meeting on Clayton Street to press for a delay in new freight rates set to take effect January 1. President D Flanigen led a telegram to the Interstate Commerce Commission chairman requesting suspension for further investigation of the tariff changes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clayton Street
Athens
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
D. Flanigen
Athens Chamber of Commere
National League to Decide Tomorrow on Jumpers
In New York on December 16, magnates held formal conferences as the American League peace committee from Chicago arrives tomorrow. The National League will decide then on the contract-jumper issue with President Tenor indicating opposition to barring jumpers unless they are morally unfit or a detriment to players.
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Associated Press
New York
National League
American League Peace Committee
Chicago
Federal
National
Tenor
The
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine at the Colonial
Eugene Walter presents The Trail of the Lonesome Pine at the Colonial with Miss Bily O Connor in the lead. The four act play, adapted from John Fox Jr. novel, follows June Tolliver and Jack Hale with mountain scenery praised. Also notices local fruit and Christmas goods from G H William Son and McClure Ten Cent Co.
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Eugene Walter
Lonesome Pine
Bily O'Connor
John Fox, Jr
June Tolliver
Jack Hale
June
Jack
Will JE Culhane Amusement Company
Save Servus Coupons 10 Admit You to Elite Theatre
A coupon offer invites readers to gain 10 admissions to the Elite Theatre venue through the Servus program. The notice highlights limited-time redemption and eligibility details for eligible holders.
Hospital matter looms as Athens election legacy
The Athens hospital issue may be carried to the next mayor and council. A three way dispute involves advocates and opponents, with lawyers for both sides and the city attorney reviewing the status. A council committee chaired by Hoke plans to verify the registration list before judging ballot legality. Further developments are anticipated in coming days.
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Athens
Itat
Good Ladies
Hoke
U.S. Eyes Austria Hungary Reply on Submarine Crisis
Washington reports that the United States awaits Austria Hungary’s note and warns that persistence in the current course could sever diplomatic relations. A second note would reiterate demands for disavowal punishment of the submarine commander and indemnity for American casualties.
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Associated Press
Washington
London
Amsterdam
State Department
Austria- Hungary
United States
Vienna
Austria Hungary
Canadian Railroads Stay Out of American Hands Plan Hailed
The British house of commons heard Chancellor Ronald McKenna announce a mobilization and purchase plan for American and Canadian securities to prevent Canadian railroads from falling into American control. He said the Dominion government endorses the scheme and seeks goodwill from the United States government.
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Britain
House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
No Longer German Attache Boy Ed Denies False Report
Captain Boy Ed, recalled German naval attaché, brands reports of secret US officer report submitted to President Wilson as fabrications. He says he never heard of such a report and will no longer bear the burden of absurd stories. Since no longer with the German embassy, he speaks freely.
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Associated Press
New York
Captain Boy- Ed
Wilson
U. S
London
Amsterdam
Vienna
United States
Penfield
Dispatch
Dumba
President Wilson Bride To Be Ages Told In License
The marriage license for President Wilson and Mrs. Galt lists Wilson at fifty nine and Mrs. Galt at forty three. The ceremony is set for Saturday night at the Galt residence with Reverend Herbert Scott Smith to officiate, the couple planning a Southward honeymoon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Galt
United States Preparations and Balkan Moves Foretold
Senate debate cites a one million strong army to deter invasion with a Micbile reserve of 200000 funded at 50 million dollars. Soldier settler plan would mix five acre plots with irrigation and two months of training amid longer preparedness efforts. In London Balkans reporting notes Italian landings in Albania and reinforced Saloniki forces, with Greece possibly resisting Bulgarians as Entente aims to keep central powers from Saloniki.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sen. Works
California
Senate Today
United States
Pacific
London
Balkans
Albania
Saloniki
Bessarabia
Greece
Aegean
Robert Cecil
Howe Germany Held 30 American Trade
Dr J W Jenks of New York University told delegates at the Southern Commercial Congress that Germany's Latin American trade success stems from trained salesmen for that market The federal trade commission member Harley urged mobilizing American forces as postwar Latin American competition will be fierce Leaders also pressed for a national chamber of agriculture rural credit system and larger merchant marine.
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Associated Pres
Charleston
S. C
J. W. Jenks
New York University
Southern Commercial Congress
Germany
Harley
Federal Trade ~ ‘Commission
The Secret Sin at Elite Today
Blanche Sweet stars in The Secret Sin presented at the Elite after a transit delay. The drama features two roles and is touted as Sweet's greatest screen triumph. Also shown is Triangle Keystone comedy Fickle Fatty's Fall with Fatty Arbuckle, delivering slapstick hijinks. Admission: children 5 cents, adults 15 cents.
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Blanche Sweet
The
Elite
Miss Sweet
Mack Sennett
Fatty
Roscoe Arbuckle
Athens
Local Produce Advertises Fresh Cocoanuts and Fruits
AT BUCHWALI S Nice fresh cocoanuts 10c and 12c each Nice celery 10c and 12c stalk Nice oranges like Indian River 15c 20c and 26c dozen Pine tangerines 20c and 25c dozen Fancy Baldwin apples 50c per peck Extra fancy Baldwin apples 60c per peck Nice Malga grapes 25c per pound Phone 646
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California
G. H. William
Indian River
Marine Captain Killed by Fall From Horse
Washington December 16 Captain Frank F Robards of the United States Marine Corps was killed by a fall from a horse while on duty with expeditionary forces near Port au Prince Haiti a dispatch to the navy department reported tonight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frank F. Robards
United States Marine Corps
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Navy Department
Court Reverses Itself Over Right of Way Condemnation
A court reversed a prior ruling and held that Western Union cannot condemn a segment of the L. and N. right of way for its business. The decision allows the railroad to demand removal of poles and wires from railroad property.
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Western Union
Funeral for Infant of Mr and Mrs Stanley
Yesterday afternoon at 3 30 o clock funeral services were held for the three year old child of Mr and Mrs J D Stanley conducted by Rev L P Shaw. The interment took place at Oconee cemetery from the home on Ingle side avenue. Christmas Box items offered at Willamson s for gifts.
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Stanley
J. D.stanley
L.P. Shaw
Ingleside Avenue
Oconee Cemetery
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