Talmadge Bros to Erect Large South Warehouse
Talmadge Bros and Co announce the purchase of a two hundred twenty foot lot on Washington street through Hancock avenue behind R. K. Reaves residence. They will build a huge warehouse facing Athens Terminal Company property with railway tracks along the site to provide top freight handling facilities. The combined complex with their Clayton street store will total forty five thousand square feet of space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmadge Bros. & Co
R. K. Reaves
Washington Street
Hancock Avenue
Athens Terminal Company
Treight
Clayton Street
Talmadge Firm Plans Large New Athens Warehouse
Major John E. Talmadge leads Talmadge Bros in Athens planning a brick fireproof warehouse with cement floor and metal roof. The project aims for rapid construction within weeks, showcasing the firm’s scale and commitment to the city’s growth in the South.
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Athens
John E. Talmadge
Major Talmadge
Major, Talmadge
Talmadze Bros
Garlington Sentenced to Penitentiary in Securities Swindle
John Young Garlington and Stobo Young, officers of the Seminole Securities Co., were tried in Carolina courts, convicted of the fraud, and sentenced to the penitentiary after Athenians were swindled into buying stock that turned out to be gold bricks.
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Seminole Securities Co
Athens
John Young Garlington
Stobo Young
Carolina
Athens Coal and Coke Co. Takes Over Hartley Yard
The Athens coal and wood yard, previously run by R. J. Hartley as Hartley Coal and Wood Company, has been purchased by E. H. Vondereau and Fred T. Moon. The firm will operate under the name Athens Coal and Coke Company with Moon active in managing offices and yards. The Vondereau family has a long history in local coal business and promises better goods at lower prices with prompt delivery and fair weights.
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R. J. Hartley
Hartley Coal and Wood Company
E. H. Vondereau
Fred T. Moon
Athens Coal and Coke Co
Vondereau
WP. Vondereau
Hartley Stand
Seaboard Station
Readjust Lumpkin Street Grade In Athens Near Baxter
The project to readjust the Lumpkin street grade near Baxter was discussed by the council last night with participation from the street railway, Clarke County, and the city of Athens. It was referred to the street committee for report at the next meeting.
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Lumpkin Street
Baxter
Clarke
Athens
Cloverhurst Avenue Seeks Sewers and Water Extension
Residents petitioned at the council meeting for the extension of Cloverhurst Avenue to receive sewers and water. The reading of the petition highlighted local demand for improved utilities.
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Cloverhurst Avenue
Athens Police Nab Beeville Forgery Suspect Reed Alias
Captain R A Saye of the Athens police wired from Houston confirming the capture of W C Rheney alias W G Reed wanted on forgery charges. Reed had used multiple aliases and may be sought in other cities. Georgia and Texas governors coordinated to bring him back. The Athens force acted quickly and thoroughly, with the suspect in custody or en route to Athens by Saturday.
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R. A. Saye
Athens
McKie
Beeville
Texas
W. C. Rheney
W. G. Reed
Houston
Victoria
Wan O. K
Texas City
Sage
Georgia
Reed
Mrs Phinizy Hosts Brilliant Reception for Mrs Stovall
A winter season highlight was Mrs Billups Phinizy hosting Mrs Harvey Stovall. The receiving party included Mrs Toombs DuBose Mrs Lamkin and others with guests Anne Phinizy Isabel Fleming Moelle Scudder and more. The drawing room held annunciation lilies the hall palms the den punch with Tokay and Malaga grapes the table vase Carnations and smilax. Mrs Phinizy wore black lace diamonds Mrs Stovall ivory satin with crystal and pearls and other guests wore gowns of grey crepe seaquined net and duchess lace. Little Marcus Green son of Policeman M T Green has been ill at home for days.
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Isabel
Lucy Fleming
Coates Benedict
Mattie Wilson
Jeannie DuBose
Katie Dearing
Mary
Sarah Gerdine
Camilla McWhorter
Nellie Phinizy
Moselle Scudder
Richmond
Malaga
Billups Phinizy
Stovall
Lamkin
DuBose
Barrett Phinizy
Frank Lipscomb
Georgia Faces Auburn In Y M C A Basketball Clash
The University of Georgia meets Auburn at the Y M C A tonight in the season opener. Auburn, coached by Donahue, features Gorday Thomas Scarbrough Major and Locke in the lineup, while Georgia relies on Forbes Golden Peacock Carter Hodgson. The game starts at 8 30 with Heidler and Donahue officiating as referees.
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University of Georgia
Auburn
Donahue
Mercer
Columbus
Georgia
Gorday
Thomas
Scarbrough
Major
Locke
Forbes
Golden
Peacock
Carter
Hodgson
South
Georgia Five
Bach
College
Claire Heidler
Vonderleith Delivers I O O F Addresses In Georgia and Rome
Mr C A Vonderleith division and district deputy grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, alights from Rome with an invitation to speak to Illustrious members there. In Hills he hosted by Grand Master John P Davis as the grand lodge nears May sessions with special degree teams and prize contests for best conferring work.
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C. A. Vonderleith
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Georgia
Rome
City of Hills
John P. Davis
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Hal Chase to Coach University of Georgia Baseball Nine
Hal Chase, famed baseball figure, is expected to coach the University of Georgia nine this spring. He will join in the middle of the month, arriving to train the team while likely continuing morning sessions with the Yankees.
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Prince Hal" Chase
University of Georgia Baseball
George Stallings
New York Americans
Chase
Frank Farrell
Dispatch
New York
New York Am
University
Hal Chase
E. M. Brown
Highlanders
Hammond Johnson
Sanford
Jetter
Yankees
Cocat
Athens Electric Railway Ceases Ratemaking Clashes
Georgia Railroad Commission heard Athens Electric Railway Co. seek formal approval of rules and charges. Mayor and city council objected to contract provisions allowing contract cancellation on rate increases and a twelve month term, deferring decision for three days for written objections.
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Atlanta, Ga
Georgia Railroad Commission
Athens Electric Railway Co
J. F. Foster
F. C. Shackelford
J. W. Barnett
J. ¥. Carthers
W. T. Bryant
Andrew J. Cobb
Shackelford
Mason Desperately Ill Brother of Athens Figure
Yesterday in Atlanta Charles Mason suffered paralysis and lies near death with little hope. He once resided in Athens and is brother to George W. Mason, who rushed to Atlanta to be at his bedside.
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Atlanta
Charles Mason
Mason
Athens
George W. Mason
George Mason
Skating on Sidewalks Declared Forbidden Citywide
Mayor H. J. Rowe announces in 1910 that skating on sidewalks is forbidden to protect pedestrians. The notice warns enforcement under the law starting from February 3, 1910. Erwin & Co. also state temporary office space at the Commercial Hotel during Nicholson building improvements.
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H. J. Rowe
Commercial
Erwin & CO
Epworth League Holds Evening Meeting Tonight
An important Epworth League business meeting is set for tonight at 8 15 in the Sunday School room of the First Methodist church.
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Epworth League
First Methodist Church
Correction on Bible ownership in Col Billups columns
A correction clarifies that Aunt Laura Billups does not own the Bible. The document remains the property of Col. A.B. and the living heirs. previous wording may have suggested ownership by Aunt Laura.
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Col. Billups
Laura Billups
Laura
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Major John E. Talmadge
Garlington
Young
Athens Coal and Coke Company
Vonderau and Moosee
Hartley” Coal and the Wood Company
Saye
Rheney
Georgia Ball Team
Peerless
Railroad Commission
Athens Electric Railway Company
MR. Charles
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