Young Negro Boy Shot and Killed by Brother
A fifteen year old colored boy Flem Johnson is charged with murder after his half brother Louis Smith is found dead from a chest wound at their father Burrell Smith's home. The slaying occurred Sunday at two o'clock following a quarrel over promised shoes and worn-out footwear amid bad weather.
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Fiem Johnson
Louis Smith
Burrell Smith
Sma
Jad
Flem
Athens
Louis
City Council Session Closes 1907 Athens Meeting
The last session of the mayor and Athens council for 1907 is set for tomorrow at the city building. At noon the new council will be sworn in to succeed Weatherford Whitehead and Howe. The annual address and committee appointments will follow as the year’s work is wound up.
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Athens
Meyer Dorsey
Woods
Wonderau
Grimt Rowe
Weatherford
Whitehead
Howey
Prisoners Released Over Cage Cure at City Dispensary
Eleven inmates ten white men and two Black shares inmates were released by order of Mayor Dorsey after a cage cure program in the city prison. The mayor planned keeping them until sundown but the dispensary closed early after selling off stock.
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Dorsey
Water Works Report Shows Growing Receipts and Net Profit
Acting Superintendent James Barrow presents the annual water works report to the mayor and council. Receipts rose from 12 282 27 to 18 120 42 while expenses declined to 13 581 20, leaving a net of 4 541 61 after permanent improvements and bond interest. The report argues public services justify a higher rate as a true profit.
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James Barrow
Laxative Claim Offers Money Back Guarantee
An advertisement touts a laxative product named Orino with a claim it relieves constipation. It pledges genuine results or a full refund, promising satisfaction to customers who try the remedy.
City offices set salaries and picks for 1909 administration
The 1908 mayor and council caucus approved next year's salaries and appointed officers. Pay rises include the street department superintendent from 720 to 800 dollars and the waterworks assistant engineer from 55 to 60 dollars monthly. Officials chosen at the regular meeting include Mayor Pro Tem W D O Farrell clerk treasurer W L W toe, city engineer J W Barnett, city marshal L E Brooks, sanitary inspector M H Booth, waterworks superintendent James Barrowne, and several other department heads and assistants.
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W.D. O'Farrell
W- L. Wwe
West
J. W. Barnett
Eb, Brooks
Sanitary
H. Booth
James Barrowne
H.F. Kirk
Cobbi Tami Sting
N. Booth
Cobb Presides In Hearing Over Athens Manufacturing Case
Judge Andrew J. Cobb, appointed by Judge Ver Newman, presided a full day hearing on a dispute between Athens Manufacturing Company owners and its receivers. The contention centers on whether about two thousand dollars remains unpaid for the company property. Attorneys submitted briefs and Cobb will render a decision.
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Athens Manufacturing Company
Andrew J. Cobb
Ver. Newman
Cobb
One Case in Mayors Court Quiet Session
Yesterday morning Mayor Dorsey presided over a light session with only one drunk brought to trial. The result shows the so called Gage cure at work, as the typical crowd was absent and steering clear of the mayor’s court.
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Dorsey
Gage
Freight train wreck damages Georgia road facility
Late Saturday evening two freight trains derailed near the Georgia road area at Broad Street causing minor damage to the Athis compress building. Crews cleared wreckage quickly with no reports of serious injuries.
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Georgia
Georgia Road
Athis Compress
Broad’ Street
Papers Presented At Scientific Association Meeting
The American Association for advancement of science and affiliated bodies held sessions in Chicago from December 30 to January 4. Dr H White of the University presented a paper on Proteids of Cotton and nitrogen feeding of cotton plants. Dr Herty, formerly of the University, discussed Volatile Oils of Certain Pines and related topics.
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Ciation
Chicago
Agnerical’ Chemical Society
H. White
University
Night Watch at Oconee Street Church
Oconee Street Methodist Church holds a watch night service tonight from eleven to twelve o'clock. An open invitation is extended to all residents to attend this religious gathering.
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Oconee
Street Church
Street Methodist Church
Stole Overcoat Arrest Noted in Prince Williams Case
Prince Williams, colored, was arrested last night for stealing an overcoat from Frank Oper. The coat was recovered and the suspect faces trial. McKie’s yearlong report notes fines totaling $12,772.35 collected in part from cash and balance pending.
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Prince Williams
Frank Oper
N’kie
John $F.mckie
Balanca Angfon
Burglary at Athens Hardware and Dispensary Closes
Burglars broke into Athens Hardware Company on Broad Street at four Sunday morning, taking five pistols while police beats shifted. Separately, Athens Dispensary closed after selling its entire stock, with sales totaling about 1,007 dollars that day and substantial annual revenue cited, prompting countywide reactions and a note of impending liquor law changes.
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Athens Hardware Company
Athens
Georgia
Ita |Acore
Mayer Dorsey
Clarke I
Big County
J. J. C. McMahan
Clarke County
Dis titution Case In City Hall Prohibition Review
Mayor Dorsey will decide Joe Colbo's case this morning after an arrest yesterday. The pro prohibition rule and evidence suggest a strong case against him, with debate whether the old rule or new prohibition stance applies to him.
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Joe Colbo
Dorsey
Joe
Basketball at the Y M G A New Year’s Night Game
A clipped notice invites readers to a New Year’s basketball game at the Y M C A hall on Wednesday night. The piece hyped a heated contest between local teams and promised an exciting matchup with strong local color and colorful chatter.
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Feller
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John
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William Lewis
John Watson
Lloyd Smith
Tim Hall
W. P. Mont- Hill
Weldon Wood
Oseuted Pont
Ats” Cobb
American Association For Adarcus, Merit of
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