Electric Railway Survey Spurs Athens Subscriptions
Surveyors from the Atlanta and Carolina Electric Railway Co. begin work at Win-Tensile toward August in Washington with subscr pions solicited. The Oglethorpe Echo notes Edgerton says rapid progress is expected, with Athens to benefit and landowners like Rufe Reaves pledging forgiveness of twenty five acres of vineyards for right of way.
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Atlanta All Carolina Electric Railway Co
Washington
Bilgertondis
Iaction
The
Oglethorpe Echo
Fetter
Edgerton
Atlante and
Carolina Electric Railway Company
Therday
Athens
Oglethorpe
Rufe Reaves
Herwen
Athen Bag
Special Fur Case at The Bl Store Athens
We will sell a lot of small and medium neckpieces of real mink, stew, martin and seal at manufacturer costs. They are the prettiest fur pieces ever brought to Athens with prices from 10 to 65 dollars. Reductions of 25 to 33 1/3 percent apply. Like solid jewelry they will last a lifetime. New furs and silk stockings arrive for Christmas trade.
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Athens
Linder hosts a delightful dinner in Hartwell
Hartwell Ga December 17 Special Mr and Mrs Clarence Linde were gracious hosts at a dinner party Sunday honoring Misses Carrie Adams and Jenkle Adams of Rock Hill S C Their palatial house was decorated in bamboo and winter vines The guests included Miss Carrie Adams Miss Jennie Adams Miss Ethel Benson Miss Marie McGill Miss Annie Lizzie Garter Messrs Amos Frassey Julian B McCurry Fred Richardson Reg Skelton and Owen Alford
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Hartwell
Clarence Linde
Carrie Adams
Jenkle Adams
Rock Hill
S. C
Jennie Adams
Ethel Benson
Marie McGill
Annie Lizzie Garter
Amos Frassey
Julian B. McCurry
Fred, Richardson
Reg Skelton
Owen Alford
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Adverts Coughs Colds Croup
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen promotes a lung tonic for coughs colds croup and consumption. Available at druggists in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 bottles.
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Taylor
Prisoners praise Sheriff Wier for kindness in Clarke jail
The Clarke county jail prisoners in Athens praise Sheriff John W. Wier for his humane care and cheerful visits. They describe his jokes, kindness, and steady leadership as they regret his absence and express trust in his humane approach to inmate welfare.
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Athens
Cliche County
Cline
Election for Sheriff and Local Posts in 19th Century Banner
Excerpts from the Athens Banner recount a December election for sheriff to fill a term, noting Browning as candidate and up to fourteen contenders. The piece mentions a push for a police headquarters telephone line, a cotton market quote, and debate over postmaster appointment with candidates including W L Pledger and Emory Speer, plus local endorsements.
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Browning
Wits Place
Wl AL Phedver
Ceci
Washington
Arthur
Emory Speer
Pledger
Speer
J. C. Orr
Banner
Eugene Brydie
Notice of Assessment From Oconee Benefit Fund
Members are notified that an assessment is due on the death of Mr J W Wier. Payable when the collector calls or send to J H Mealor at the Athens Foundry. Several in arrears on the last assessment should be paid at once.
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J. W. Wier
Oconee Benefit Fund
J. H. Mealor
Tfe Athens
Convict Suffered Injury At Rock Quarry Camp Near Jefferson Road
A new hospital facility at the convict camp near Jefferson road treated a hurt convict after a rock fell in the quarry injuring Harper. Dr. Conway attended and Harper was taken to the county hospital for surgery. Officials note the facility is a first for convict counts in the state and reflects effort to provide proper care.
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Jefferson Road
Rollel
Harper
Conway
Eootwood le
Eamy Hospital
Tyree
Committee Maps Plans for Georgia Examination
A Georgia committee held a late evening meeting at a private residence to discuss plans for the next exam for applicants. The session considered timing in January and identified members including Chancellor Barrow, Prof. W H Book of the University of Georgia, Prof Murray of Mercer University, and Prof of Emory College.
Ham Dead in Gainesville Georgia Veteran Orator and Humorist
H W J Ham known as Snollygoster Hin died at his East Highlands home after a four week illness. Ex member of the Georgia legislature and noted Populist era figure, he rose to national fame as a lecturer and humorist. He was 56.
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Gainesville
H. W. J. Ham
Snollygoster Hin
East Highlands
Chicago
Col. Ham
Ife
Georgia
Ham
South
Ayave
For Sale 1-2 Horsepower Motor Splendid Condition
Advertises a one to two horsepower motor in splendid condition offered by mail from P. O. Box 357.
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P. O
Contests Postponed For January City Competition
City organizers announce postponement of the Mr Harry trophy contest until January due to illness. Three events will be held on January 5 with trials in hiking and dyop. Judges will review results and award the prize cup to the top competitor.
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Harry
Georg Ho
Nely
Dyop
Funeral of Minus McQueen
Funeral services held at Dorsey enstein parlors for Minus McQueen who died from meningitis. Rev Wilde Save conducted a solemn service with choir selections and a sermon. Burial followed at Oconee cemetery as father traveled from Halt county to attend.
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Dorseyenstein
McQueen
Apjfitet
Wilde Save
Jesus
Mr. Save
Oconee
Halt County
Atieng
Rev Joe T Daves Named Avanti Methodist Ministers Leader
Rev Joe T Daves presiding elder of the Atlanta District was elected president of the Avanti Methodist Ministers Association at a regular weekly meeting. He succeeds Eakes transferred to Griffin District. Daves noted for educational work and broad training will lead discussions on better collaboration among Atlanta ministers.
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Atlanta
Joe T. Daves
North Georgia Conference
Daves
Funeral service for F. O. Daniell held in Bogart
Yesterday in Bogart Georgia a funeral was conducted for F O Daniell who died Monday in Birmingham Rev A J Sears pastor of Oconee Street church preached the service a large group of friends attended the ceremony
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F. O. Daniell
Bogart
Birmingham
Voters required to pay 1907 taxes before January election
Citizens ask about voting requirements for the January special election. Tax records must show 1907 taxes paid to qualify. Tax Collector Linton will prepare the 1905 registration list and remove nonpayers, with late payers added to the list, due to the short time between tax book closing and election day.
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Linton
Lst
Lstand
State College Receives New Eighty Saw Gin
President A M Soule of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts reports a letter from the Continental Gin Company of Atlanta presenting an eighty-saw gin valued at no less than seventy dollars. The machine will enhance the college experimental laboratory.
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A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Continental Gin Company
Atlanta
State College
Georgia to Remain in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
After extensive discussion, the University of Georgia will stay in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The one year rule, card system changes, and Prof. Patterson as vice president from Georgia satisfy concerns. Baseball and football schedules for the coming seasons will be framed next.
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Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
University of Georgia
Georgia
Pattison
Mrs Blackwell Rites Held in Danielsville
Funeral services for Mrs B W Blackwell of this city were held yesterday afternoon in Danielsville. Mrs Blackwell died Sunday at her home, and a number of Athens friends attended the funeral, with interment in Danielsville.
DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills Sold by Druggists
Advertisement notes DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills are largely sold by all druggists. It emphasizes wide availability and consumer use of the patent medicine.
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DeWitt
Athens Cotton Receipts Slower Than Last Season
Cotton receipts in Athens for the current season are expected to lag behind last season’s total of about 110000 bales. The shorter local crop, along with railroad and wagon receipts, shows a larger stock on hand and full warehouses with over 22000 bales currently stored.
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Athens
Thomas Crumpton Again in Jail Hartwell Ga
Thomas Crumpton was jailed in Hart county on charges of shooting Virgil Mahoney s son. Mahoney went to Crumpton s house on an errand and Crumpton shot through the door, wounding him fatally. Crumpton had killed Joe Morrison at Lavonia in October and was released last week on a 750 dollar bond. Virgil Mahoney and Crumpton served together on Lavonia s police force.
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Hartwell
Thomas Crumpton
Hart County
Virgil Mahoney
Mahoney
Crumpton
Joe Morrison
Lavonia
Judge Brand
Trustees Visit for Inspection at State College of Agriculture
Several trustees of the State College of Agriculture visited yesterday on a formal inspection at the urging of Dr. Soule. The trustees showed strong interest and devoted time to discussions on important college matters.
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State College of Agriculture
Soule
City Water Cutoff Set for January 1 1908 Arrears
The city council directs the waterworks superintendent to terminate water service at any premises with unpaid city water bills by January 1 1908. Contact the Water Office or collector to settle accounts. James Barrow acting superintendent signs the notice.
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James Barrow
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Robert Cheprell
Mount Vernon
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Watkinsville Lodge
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Rillie Sage
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