Primary Chairman Mell Calls Sheriff Primary Meeting
Primary Chairman T. S. Mell of the County Democratic Executive Committee calls a Saturday noon meeting in his office to fix the date for the primary to select a sheriff nominee to fill the unexpired term of the late Sheriff John W. Wier. The committee lists members from Athens wards and nearby locales including Dudley Eberhart Netts Hancock Mor Morton Paine Reed Lampkin Coile Nunnally Lamkin Bramblett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Mell
County Democratic Executive Committee
John W. Wier
Mell
Athens
A. G. Dudley
J T. Eberhart
J T. Eberhart; Second Ward
L. Netts
AL C. Hancock
Third Ward
Moses Mor
John White Morton
Fourta
We Reed
Georgia Factory
J. G. Paine
Joel W. Morton
Sandy Creek
E. A. Lampkin
Buck Branch
F. W. Coile
Bradberry R. Nunnally
Kenneys
R. W. Lamkin
General closing out sale at Davison Nicholgoy Company
Today begins a five day reduction on all Holiday Goods with cuts in cut glass dolls furnishings furs and suits. All Cut Glass priced at one fourth off and select items up to one third off. suits marked down to 15.00 from 22.50. Shoe store open until nine for Christmas shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Martin
Seal
Vaudeville bill planned for Colonial Christmas show
Mr A C Gortatowsky has arranged with Ben Kahn manager of the Orpheum Theatre Atlanta a competitive vaudeville bill for the Colonial Christmas matinee and night. The program will include the week's acts and select Xmas week offerings. The Christmas day success will decide if Athens will be provided with first class vaudeville regularly in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Gortatowsky
Ben Kahn
Orpheum Theatre
Atlanta
Orpheum
Athens
Keith & Proctor
Major Curry dies after auto wreck on Washington viaduct
Major Manley B. Curry paymaster of the department of the gulf and father in law of United States Senator A O Bacon died after an automobile collision on the Courtland street end of the Washington street viaduct. Dr William Carnes, driver, survived with bruises. Mrs Curry and Senator Bacon were notified and a fire limit fireworks notice and health warnings follow in the same dispatch.
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Atlanta
Washington Street
Manley B. Curry
Department of the Gulf
United States
A. O. Bacon
Grady Hospital
Courtland Street
Major Curry
William Carnes
Carnes
Dr. Carnes
Ught
Decatur Streets
Decatur
Courtland Streets
Lana
Grady
Curry
W. W. Landrum
Fifth Street
Senator Bacsa
I. L. M. Curry
Georgia
Alabama
Congress
Slater
Confederate Senate
Richmond College
Richmond
Peabody and Slater Funds
Spain
Cleveland
Chamberlains Salve praised for skin diseases cure
For ordinary diseases of the skin Chamberlains Salve is excellent. It not only allays the itching and smarting but effects a cure. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning B. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith &Bro
L. P. Canning
B. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
Handsome Gold Watch for Chancellor Barrow
The University student body presented Chancellor Barrow with an elaborate gold watch and chain as a token of affection. Representatives from each class delivered the gift, inscribed with The Unele Dave from the Student Body Christmas, 1907, and purchased from C. A. Scudder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrow
Councellor Barrow
Howard Neisler
Morton Hodgson
Ralph Regan
Lewellyn Terrell
W. S. Mann
W. H Griffith
Dave
C. A. Scudder
Howard
Citizens Asked to Take Boarders at Eversity Cotton School
Officials expect 100 to 300 farmers to attend the Eversity Cotton School from January 6 to 18. Boarder accommodations for ten days are needed, and households able to take boarders are urged to respond. Mr H W Garrett of the University is gathering numbers and rates to plan logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eversity Cotton School
H. W. Garrett
University
Ogupder's Place A Dream Of Beauty
Athenians who have not visited C. A. Scudder's shop recently cannot imagine the superb goods brought this season for Christmas shoppers. Scudder studies local tastes and buys to please them, with an attractive display of sterling silver cut glass and imported china. Your Christmas shopping should include a trip to Scudder's.
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C. A. Scudder
Athens
Scudder
Sendder’s
Kidney cure aids James Donahue after multiple remedies
New Britain resident James Donahue states he improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure, then passed a strict life insurance examination. The ad claims the remedy cures back-ache and all kidney and bladder troubles. Also offered is an 18 horsepower motor in splendid condition for sale by P. O. Box 857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
Night sales at Michael's for Christmas trade
Michael's remains open nightly until ten o'clock through Christmas Day to handle the enormous Christmas trade. The store claims to offer a vast stock, infinite variety, and a satisfying shopping experience for Athenians seeking Christmas presents.
Bailey Case in Jury's Hands
In Athens City Court Judge Strickland ended the plaintiff's closing and Judge Cobb charged the jurors. The jury retired to deliberate by midafternoon and requested a rereading of law points. They were instructed to refrain from discussing the case until morning if no verdict is reached before supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Court of
Athens
J. J. Strickland
W. Bailey
A. C. Holliday
Cobb
Williamson's Menu Items and Nuts Selection
A compact listing from Williamson's menu includes mince pie plum pudding fruit cake fancy raisins in five pound boxes Ford dates pitted dates currants seeded raisins sultana raisins shelled pecans shelled almonds shelled walnuts stuffed dates stuffed figs fancy large pecans imported filberts Malaga grapes bananas oranges apples celery lettuce cranberries maple syrup South Georgia Cuba old fashioned and self rising buckwheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Malaga
South Georgia
Cuba
Fourth Ward Alderman Candidate Appeals Voters
H J Rowe appeals Fourth Ward voters to support his bid for alderman at today’s courthouse election. He warns of an unannounced challenger and urges polling from nine in the morning until four in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Court House
Two More Entrants Join Clarke County Sheriff Race
Yesterday added two candidates to the Clarke County sheriff race, John N. Williamson and Walter E. Jackson. Both are well known and have large supporter networks, and the field is expected to grow with more announcements forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
John N. Williamson
Walter E. Jackson
Athens Mattress Firm Wins Big School Contract
The Athens Mattress and Spring Bed Company closed a contract with President Branson of the State Normal School to renovate all mattresses at the institution, totaling several hundred units, and will supply additional new mattresses. The firm, newly established, has built a strong local business and earns citywide praise for quality and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Mattress and Spring Bed Company
Branson
State Normal School
Athens Company
Athens
Public Speaker Interrupted by Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement notes interruptions during public speaking and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough and cold cure? claim includes pneumonia and consumption prevention. Mentions a yellow package and availability from druggists. Also references “Buy Him a Box of Cigars.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Electrician Bloomfield Joins Vermont at Sea
Robert E. Bloomfield of this city completed a six months course in electricity at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and was assigned to the battleship Vermont as an electrician. He departed Hampton Roads with the Vermont squadron for a long Pacific cruise, and friends here congratulate him and predict a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Bloomfield
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Vermont
Hampton Roads
Pacific
McDonald Denies Cruelty Charge Over Horse Injuries
MP W H McDonald states he is not guilty of cruelty after a warrant issued by Dr T E Jaga. He explains the horse caused bruises and scratches by rubbing walls during handling. Owner Charles Davis of Gainesville was present and supervised the horse being shod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McDonald
T. E. Jaga
Charles Davis
Gainesville
McDonald
Campus Verse Is a Fine University Poem Book
Campus Verse a poetry volume issued by W C Henson and A H L Bunce of the University of Georgia is praised as a creditable compilation. It includes poems by Chancellor Barrow Professor Patterson and alumni from the fifties to the present. The English department backs it with a dedication to living and dead alumni. The book sells for one dollar and is expected to sell well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. C. Henson
A. HL. Bunce
University of the University of Georgia
Sale
Universiy
Barrow
Patterson
Henson
Bunce
Georgians Given Committee Places
Washington D C December 19 The Georgia congressmen have been assigned to standing committees of the house Adamson interstate and commerce expenditures in the navy department Bartlett accounts interstate and foreign commerce Bell post offices and post roads Howard foreign affairs library Hardwick coinage weights and measures election of president and vice president and representatives Brandy judiciary public buildings and grounds Lewis banking and currency mileage Livingston appropriations Griggs Ways and Means Edwards reform in civil service expenditures on public buildings Lee mines and mining war claims
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
House
Adamson
Navy Department
Bartlett
Bell
Howard
Hardwick
Brandy
Lewis
Livingston
Griggs
Edwards
Lee
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Palmer & Sons
M. B. Curry
Senator Bacon
W. F. Dorsey
Uncle Dave
University Cotton School
Ogupder's
Michael
Bailey
H. J. Rowe
Caeriff Rage
J. N Williamson
Bloomfield
W.H. McOnald
Ways and Means
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