Georgia Day Observances Set for Sunday February 12
Georgia will celebrate Sunday February 12 as a state holiday with public schools and pols to observe fitting programs. County schools prepare splendid programs while Athens plans special exercises. Flag Day follows Monday with Georgia flags sold for the endowment fund, and Daughters of the Confederacy push to raise funds. A meeting of the Laura Rutherford chapter of the U D C is scheduled for Monday at the president’s residence.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Athens
Confederacy
Georgia
Michaelers, Davidson-Nicholson Co
Regor's
PalmersSon’s
Ra- Gap
A. H
E. R. Hodgson
City
Carters
Wment
Laura Rutherford
U. 10
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
M. W. Welch
Eminent Dr McCormick Visits Bowing Green Ky
A brief note describes Dr McCormick, a leading physician, visiting Bowing Green Kentucky at an early date. It notes his eminence in the United States and mentions an attempted tasting of eggs today.
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Dr. Mc
United States
Bowing Green
Educational train of State College tours Middle Georgia
The agricultural college train tours Twiggs, Pulaski, Dodge, Montgomery and Jeff Davis counties with stops at Cochran, Eastman, McRae and Hazlehurst. Officials assess interest and crowd responses while railroads provide free movement and support. Two more stops planned at Baxley and Jesup to end the week before resuming along the A B and A lines.
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Hazlehurst
Macon
Southern Railway
Twiggs
Pulaski
Dodge
Montgomery
Jeff Davis
State Agricultural College
South Georgia
Cochran
Eastman
McRae
Hazlehart
Hawkinsville
J. D. Herrman
Dodge County
Gainesville
Lour
T. G. Hudson
M. L. Brittian
E. Lee Worsham
Emmett Cabaniss
Georgia Division of Farmers’ Union
J. R. Hite
State College
Southern
J. L. McLandon
Atlanta
Baxley
Jesup
Brunswick
Chamber of Commerce Holds Rousing Athens Meeting
A large Athens Chamber of Commerce gathering at city hall featured active business and professional leaders. Delegates were appointed for the Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta March 10, with various committees to pursue highway, train service and hotel advertising goals to benefit Clarke County.
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Chamter of Commerce
Portance
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
M. J. Abney
T. J. Kelly
Atlanta Constitution
G. H. Hulme
John White Morton
A. M. Dobbs
Prof
A. Rhodes
Messrs
D. R. Hasselton
Taft
Roosevelt
H. J. Rowe
A. W. Brooks
A. H. Milstead
Elberton
C. Miller
Clarke County
Messrs. C. Miller
Colhi
C. Stockdell
Y W C A Plans One Day Barbecue Fundraiser
The Orr Drug store will be vacant one day for a move to new quarters. The Y W C A volunteers will use the building Tuesday to serve a barbecue from 12 to 2 o'clock to raise funds for the new institutional building. A top barbecue man is hired and a full spread will tempt the hungry.
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Orr Drug
New Athens Banking and Trust Company
Young Woman's Christian Association
City Court Trials Progress Amid Jury Demands
At yesterday morning’s city court session fourteen cases were on the docket. Only five were ready for trial. nine were continued for lawful reasons. Two defendants demanded trial by jury Allen Thompson and Harrison Gaines. John Hill pled guilty with a $75 fine or twelve months. Lola Moore was fined $50 or twelve months for vagrancy and may post 100 bond for good behavior and steady work. Jessie Bell’s vagrancy case was dismissed. Sealshipt Oysters advertised for dinner orders with Norfolk provenance. Arnold & Abney. The Command of Galilee.
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Allen Thompson
Harrison Gaines
John Hill
Lola Moore
Jessie Bell
No Bill In Jackson Arson Case Against Dr DeLaperriere
The Jackson superior court announced a no bill from the grand jury in the arson indictment of Dr W P DeLaperriere of Hoschton a wealthy county figure. The scope of the fire damaged a $100000 harness factory with $90000 insurance amid Pinkerton led inquiries and insurer disputes. The jury found no evidence to proceed against him.
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Jackson Superior Court
W. P. DeLaperriere
Hoschton
Jackson County
de Laperrierre
Pinkerton
Dr. DeLaperriere
University of Georgia
New Broker from Macon Opens Athens Office
Mr. B. P. O. Edwards has moved from Macon to Athens and will run a general brokerage here. He occupies office 620 in the Southern Mutual Insurance Building on the sixth floor and is welcomed by Athens business circles.
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B. P. O. Edwards
Athens
Macon
Southern Mutual Insurance
Petitions Oppose Fruit Stand Removals In City
Citizens circulated petitions to the mayor and council to oppose a resolution by Councilman Foster to remove fruit stands and sidewalk businesses. Several signatures were secured. The issue will be considered at the next regular council meeting.
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Foster
Athens lawyers attend Jackson Superior Court session
A sizeable number of Athens lawyers are seen at the spring term of Jackson Superior Court in Jefferson. Among attendees are the presiding judge C. H. Brand and judges A. J. Cobb E. K. Lumpkin and several notable locals including Col. H. C. Tuck Col. Woolver M. Smith Col. Charles Emory Smith and Col. Thos J. Shackelford.
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Athens
Jackson Superior Court
Jefferson
C. H. Brand
A. J. Cobb
E. K. Lumpkin
H. C. Tuck
Woolver M. Smith
Charles Emory Smith
Thos. J. Shackelford
Royal Scarlet Coffee Ad Promises Quality
An old style advertisement touts Royal Scarlet coffee as a choice for a good breakfast. It claims 3 pounds for $1.00 and mentions Arnold & Abney as sponsors. The copy emphasizes a superior cup of coffee and practical value for shoppers.
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Arnold & Abney
Florida Head Lettuce Crisp White Celery Arnold Abney
A compact Florida market item lists head lettuce and celery with the vendor name Arnold Abney. Readable lines suggest a produce sale or display listing in a local newspaper. The note emphasizes fresh greens and a named supplier.
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Florida
Arnold &Abney
Jackson County Civil Docket Dominates Spring Court Week
The Jackson county superior court under Judge Brand hears the largest civil docket yet, with about thirty cases and only five or six disposed. Key matters include Hill versus Duke over land near Pendergrass and an injunction in Banks county tax dispute. Two murder trials open next week, involving W T Martin and Leve Gardner, with regional attorneys in attendance.
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Jackson County Superior Court
Brand
Hill Vs. Duke
Jackson County
Pendergrass
Banks County
Chambers
Maysville
Homer
W. T. Martin
Leve Gardner
Orr Drug Company Moves to New Quarters
The Orr Drug Company transfers its stock and operations from the corner of Clayton street and College avenue to the opposite corner, across the street. The new quarters feature Wisconsin birch fixtures, mahogany finish, a four sided water fountain, central perfumery cases, and well arranged prescription rooms, inviting friends to visit.
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Orr Drug Company
Clayton Street
College Avenue
Wisconsin
Fox River Butter Express Shipment Ordered Today
Arnold and Abney arrange express shipment of Fox River Butter for delivery today at 35 cents per unit.
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Fox River
Arnold & Abney
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Ceorgia Day
DR. McOrmick
U. S
American Medical Society
College of Agriculture
Middle Georgia
A. B
Atlantic Coast Line
Claude Harper
Jessico
Montevallo
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Ice & Coal Corporation
New Valentines
Orr Drug Co
Norfolk
the Command of
Galilee
Dr. DeLaperrierre
Jackson Court
At- Isata
Winder
Ot Points
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