State committee may rule on judges and solicitors general in primary
Several readers questioned whether the state executive committee’s primary rules include judges of superior courts and solicitors general among officers to be decided by majority rule. The issue affects Athens and the Western circuit with five solicitor general candidates and the possibility of a second primary if a majority is required. A ruling from the state committee may be sought.
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State Executive Committee
Solicitors General
Athens
State Committee
Jackson Court Adjourns Over Until Monday
Judge Charles H. Brand returned from Jefferson to Jackson county Superior Court where substantial civil business was finished this week. Many cases were disposed, the balance completed by yesterday morning, and the criminal docket will be taken up tomorrow. The term is lighter than usual with only one murder-equivalent case among misdemeanors.
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Charles H. Brand
Jefferson
Jackson County
Five Hundred Mark Nears in Georgia Registration
The University of Georgia registration count rises toward five hundred with five hundred ninety seven named so far. Report notes three more names expected to be added soon as the tally nears completion. A separate anecdote mentions coffee upsetting a nervous person who resents being told coffee harms them.
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University ‘of Georgia
Madame Charlotte Maconda Charms Audiences With Major Orchestras
Madame Charlotte Maconda has sung with prominence for the Boston Symphony, Cincinnati Orchestra, and New York Symphony. Her notable triumph was at Ann Arbor with Guiseppi Campanari, where the Argus praised her as brilliant and beautiful, simply winning her audience.
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Charlotte Maconda
Boston Symphony
Cincinnati Orchestra
New York Symphony Orchestra
Ann Harbor
Guiseppi Campanari
Argus
Father O s Lun Jo Come to Athens
A letter to Mrs. John Morris from Father Gunn of Atlanta reports that Father O Sullivan of the Savannah Diocese will visit Athens within a few weeks and may settle here. The letter will be read at St Joseph s Catholic Church Sunday at 10 30 AM, with hopes of announcing his arrival date and residence plan.
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John Morris
Father Gunn
Atlanta
Father O'Sullivan
Savannah
Athens
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Photographer J. J. Crsler Appeals Mayor’s Disorderly Fine
J L Crisler the photographer appeals a $25 disorderly conduct fine imposed by Mayor Dorsey. Crisler asserts innocence and asks the council to reverse the mayor’s decision.
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J. L. Crisler
Dorsey
Crister
Moss Manufacturing Co. Claims Against YWCA Director
The Moss Manufacturing Co asserts no debt to J H Jones and states Jones acted without authority after he collected 26.25 from the Y W C A and remitted it to treasurer Miss Sellers. Moss says their attorney has claims against someone named Yoney for 3428.14, and warns of liability disputes involving Jones and the YWCA.
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Lestes
Southern Railway
J. H. Jones
Jones
Miss Sellers
Moss Manfacturing Co
Yoney
R. L. Moss
Interior work rushes on in Southern Mutual office
The interior of the Southern Mutual office building is progressing rapidly with division walls rising between rooms and a large portion of plastering already underway as finishing continues.
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Southern Mutual
Train exhibit to showcase agriculture cars in Georgia trip
Officials prepare a statewide agricultural train exhibit with baggage cars and a dining sleeping car for a Monday departure. President Soule will accompany the trip and Governor Smith is expected in Athens to speak at 8. Great care has been taken to arrange the exhibit, aiming to present a complete educational display for the state.
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Lego of Agriculture
Georgia
Statf
Charter Asked for New Comp in Madison County
A petition seeks the formation of a new manufacturing company by A H Hidsleford, W B Smith, A Gohern, W D Beacham, N Hodgson of this county and D W Meadow of Madison. Capital stock planned at 10 000 dollars, may rise to 50 000, to make overalls shirts trousers convicts suits underwear handkerchiefs and related goods near the Decree river off Broad street under capable supervision. The enterprise is said to be already working and praised for future city upbuilding.
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A. H. Hidsleford
W. B. Smith
A. Gohen
D. Beacham
N. Hodgson
D. W. Meadow
Madison County
Dechee River
Broad Street
Two More Animals Found With Glanders In Athens
The mule in the Allgood and Thornton stable died before authorities could remove it. Commissioner Thomas G Hudson ordered Dr. W E Carnes to Athens to investigate glanders reports. Dr. Carnes found two more horses at the stable infected and ordered them shot with their bodies buried. Premises fumigation followed. disease thought contained and no further cases expected. Local note promo for McGaw Laundry lists follows.
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Allgood & Thornton
Thomas G. Hudson
Landers
W. EB. Carnes
Athens
Carnes
Robert H Jones Wins Phi Kappa Orator Contest
On campus last night the Phi Kappa Society held its anniversary orator contest. Judges were Prof. W. D. Hooper Rev. E. L. Hill and Mr. T. S. Mell. Robert H. Jones of Atlanta won speaking on National ideals and will deliver his address February 21 during the society’s 88th anniversary celebration.
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Phi Kappa Society
W. D. Hooper
E. L. Hill
T. S. Mell
Robert H. Jones
Atlanta
Jones
Express Company Sits Up Separate Liquor Plant in Athens
The Southern Express Company under prohibition law has moved liquor shipments into Athens to a new wooden building on Clayton Street beside M B Morton’s. The room will receive and hand over liquor consignments to patrons, reducing work at the regular office. A warehouse is being built to boost the company’s business.
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Southern Express Company
Georgia
Athens
Clayton
M. B. Morton
Express Company
Library Day at State Normal Opens Feb 22
State Normal School marks Library Day with an auditorium program and efforts to boost the campus library. A rare-interest program is being arranged for the occasion, reflecting growing support for library improvements at the institution.
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State Normal School
Ty Cobb Visiting Athens Amid Georgia Coaching Speculation
Ty Cobb, famed star of the American league, is in Athens today. The visit is linked to a possible baseball coaching role for Georgia, though nothing definite is learned. Pollard of Alabama has been offered both baseball and football coaching, with San ford awaiting his reply. If Pollard declines, a baseball coach may be chosen immediately. Cobb’s presence suggests potential talks with University of Georgia players and officials.
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Ty Cobb
Athens
Ramor
Georgia
Pollard
Alabama
Sanford
Cobb
Georgia Boys
Harris Parkinson Company Matinee at Colonial Today
The Harris Parkinson Company closes a successful week with matinee at 3 p.m. today featuring Through Death Valley, a desert life tale. The afternoon and night performances are popular priced with a post show prize draw for a barrel of real money for a lucky ticket holder.
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Harris-Parkinson Company
Death Valley
Arizona Desert
Professor Mitchell Sentenced for Life in Floyd County
Rome Ga February 7 Professor O M Mitchell orchestra leader who killed James M Sloope cigar manufacturer November 8 will spend life in the penitentiary under a Floyd Superior court verdict of murder with mercy recommendation After long deliberation the jury returned a verdict and the judge imposed life imprisonment Mitchell declined comment and his lawyers will not seek a new trial
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Prof
Mitchell
Rome
O. M. Mitchell
James M. Sloope
Wright
Floyd Superior Court
Smees
Floyd County
Rcent
Today's Dinner at the Red and Black Menu
Public dining notice listing Cream of Tomato Soup Roast Chicken Dish Gravy Spare Ribs Brown Gravy Hash in Cream Potatoes Lima Beans Stewed Corn Indian River Oranges and fruit prices 25 cents a dozen for Sweet oranges and 2 cents a dozen for Fancy Lemons Comer & McKenzie named as providers.
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RED and Black
Indian River
Comer & McKenzie
Doctor Dav is Guest Speaker at Clarke County Medical Society
Dr. E Campbell Davis of Atlanta, chair of the state board of councillors, attended as guest and spoke on organizing the state medical association and pelvic abscess treatment. A University of Georgia graduate in 1889, he ranks among the state’s medical leaders. He stayed as guest of Dr. I H Goss, president of the society.
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Clarke County Medical Society
E. Campbell Davis
Atlanta
State Medical Association
Davis
University of Georgia
I. H. Goss
Reverend Jester to Speak at First Baptist Church
Rev J R Jester, secretary of the Education Board of the Georgia Baptists, will preach at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning at eleven and Sunday night at eight. Jester is described as a preacher of rare power and his sermons are urged for all to hear with a cordial invitation extended to attend.
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Education Board of the
Georgia Baptists
First Baptist Church
Jester
A Cowboy's Girl at Seattle Theatre This Week
The Seattle theatre presents A Cowboy's Girl this week with a crowded opening night. The frontier Texas plot centers on a brother and sister separated in youth, later reunited to confront a villain and a dramatic showdown. The production features strong scenery and costumes enhancing realism. the Colonial hosts a Wednesday evening showing next.
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Seattle
Texas
Chance
Seattle Times
Colonial
Bride and groom wed despite trunk mix up in Athens
Mrs Delaporte and Miss Smalley from Rome married at Judge Foster's office in Athens. After vows they exited happily, but Seaboard Agent Hoke revealed a trunk mix up as Mrs Delaporte had taken another woman's luggage and the rightful trunk disappeared, causing a brief moment of worry for all involved.
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Seaboard Air Line
Placing Orders for the Spring Police and Fire Suits
Chiefs McKie and McDorman of the police and fire departments visited clothing merchants to compare prices for spring suits. Orders will be placed in a few days, supplying members of both departments with new attire.
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McKie
McDorman
Police
Fire Departments
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