City Wins Habeas Corpus Case Of Henry Foster
The habeas corpus case of Henry Foster against Chief of Police J So McKie was heard before Judge Howell Cobb in the Superior Court. The ruling denies the writ and orders Foster to work out a 200 dollar fine imposed by Mayor Dorsey for a prior offense. Foster must serve six months on the streets to satisfy the penalty.
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Henry Foster
J. So McKie
Howell Cobb
Charles H. Brand
Cobb
Col
Jo J. Hull
Hls. West
Dorsey
Christ Jones & Co New Atlanta Cafe Opens
Christ Jones and Co of Atlanta open a city cafe at 247 Broan street offering elaborate meals and high priced chefs. The handsomely furnished restaurant operates day and night, promising service and merit rivaling top urban establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jones & Co
Atlanta
Broan Street
Politicians prepare for lively Franklin County race
Royston Ga February 17 Franklin county politics are expected to be active this year with several prominent men already announcing candidacies for county offices and more potential entrants seen warming to the political arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Royston
Franklin County
Coffee Drinking Weakens the Heart Says Doctor
A physician urges readers to quit coffee due to caffeine harming the heart and nourishing decline. He endorses Postum as a safer beverage and reports many patients benefiting after switching from coffee. The ad cites Battle Creek based Postum Co. and references The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Famous Georgia Cocktails at Manhatt an Bar Baltimore
John Cranston Co owner at 113 115 Mercer Street Baltimore Md promotes a range of cocktails including gin whiskey and martini with a focus on classic drinks associated with Georgia influencers. A brief advertorial note highlights the bar’s vintage drink lineup and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Manhattan
Jack Cranston Coo
Mercer St
Baltimore
Convention Draws Knights of Pythias Delegates
Over one hundred delegates will attend the district convention of the Knights of Pythias in this city tomorrow morning. Elaborate preparations have been made including a varied program by lodge committees. The Walton Tribune notes Athens hosts the event on February 19 with Monroe Lodge delegations and additional visitors expected. The Classic City residents plan a right royal reception for all attendees.
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Knights of Pythias
Ordhemila
Walton Tibune
District K. of P
Athens
Monroe Jodge
Tulane and Georgia Debate Topic Chosen for May Meeting
Tulane University and the University of Georgia will argue the Philippines question on May 1 in this city. The issue concerns permanent possession by the United States under self government standards to be granted as fit for the people there. The two colleges have not yet selected sides and will soon begin preparation for their second annual clash following last year’s Georgia victory by Willace Miller and C N Feidelson in New Orleans.
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Tulane
Tulane University
University of Georgia
Philippines
United States
New Orleans
Messrs Willace Miller
C. N. Feidelson
Georgia
Alumus Mifet to Form Augusta Club
Augusta Ga February 17 Tomorrow night at 8 o clock a meeting will be held of the Augusta alumni of the University of Georgia at the chamber of commerce rooms for the purpose of forming an Augusta association immediately following the organization plans will be taken up for entertaining the college Glee Club on its arrival in the city The graduates of Georgia in Augusta aim to make this a social event of the year A reception by Bowdre Phinizy trustee and a banquet by the Alumni Association are scheduled Patronesses include between 75 and 100 prominent city women for the Georgia Glee club visit on the 24th
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Augusta
University of Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
Aston
College Glee Club
Georgia
Board of Trustees
Alumni Association
Georgia Glee Club
Sucis
Benefit entertainment for Athena Rebekah Lodge
Next Thursday night February 29 an entertainment is held for the benefit of Athena Rebekah Lodge. Admission costs 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Doors open at o clock at Odd Fellows Hall over Davison Nicholson Company's store. Mrs Emma Parr and Mrs Beatty, Secretary.
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Athena Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Davison- Nicholson Company
Emma Parr
Ni G
Beatty
Sec’y
Wanted Ad: night office work by responsible young man
Brief help wanted notice seeks a responsible young man for about two hours of office work at night. Respond by sending details to Box 133 with address or contact instructions.
Mayor Dorsey Held as Possible Congressional Candidate
In Northeast Georgia, Mayor W F Dorsey of this city is courted by friends in Elbert and Hart counties to run for Congress as the race nears. While flattered by the compliments, he is not likely to enter the race now. His administration has drawn wide attention and prompted calls for his congressional honor. Also a brief ad note promotes Preventics candy cold tablets for early colds, with pricing and a local seller.
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W. F. Dorsey
Congress
Dorsey
Elbert
Hart Counties
Georgia
Miss Beatrice Nelms Dies in Asheville
Miss Beatrice Nelms died in Asheville North Carolina Sunday night at seven thirty five. Her sister Miss Birdie Nelms of this city was at her bedside. The community extends deep sympathy to Miss Nelms and her family in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Nelms
Asheville
N.C
Birdie Nelms
Death of Mr Will Burpee in Fitzgerald
Yesterday afternoon at his home in Fitzgerald Mr Will Burpee died after a brief illness. He leaves a wife and family. He was formerly a citizen of Athens and had many friends here who regret his death. His brother Mr Robert A Burpee left for Fitzgerald to bring the remains for interment in Athens. Funeral details will be announced later.
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Fitzgerald
Will Burpee
Burpee
Robert A. Burpee
Mr. Buree
Athens
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Carpenter Manilla NY
Sufferings and dollars saved by EF Lopez a carpenter of Manilla New York who healed from severe cuts with Bucklen's Arnica Salve saying it is the best healing salve he has found. It also heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles sold for 25 cents at local druggists W J Smith Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
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EF. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
W. J.smith Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Ann Christopher Col Burned to Death in County Home
Ann Christopher an elderly Black woman living on N B Davis's property in the county was burned to death at her home Saturday. She was fifty, partly paralyzed, and died quickly without showing pain, her body burned severely.
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Ann Christopher
Palmer & Sons Move to New Clayton Street Office
Palmer & Sons plan to enlarge and relocate to a temporary building on Clayton Street near the express office. The move consolidates offices formerly on Wilege Avenue and Elm Street to serve the city better, as local businessmen comment on the improvement. A related note references DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as sold by all.
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Palmer & Sons
Clayton
Wilege Avenue
Sims Named Southern Railroad Agent in This City
Mr J P Sims, a native of this place and longtime Southern Railway employee, was appointed agent for the company in this city. He will be warmly welcomed by local business men. J W Webb, commercial agent, has had his territory expanded to cover all Southern lines east of Atlanta within the state. Webb is highly regarded for his railroad work and ties here.
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J. P. Sims
Southern Railroad
Mr. Sims
Southern
Athens
J. W .Webb
Atlanta
Webb
Thas
What to Do When Bilious
An ad advises taking Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. It promotes the product price of 25 cents and notes free samples at multiple local druggists in Athens Georgia.
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Chamberlain
Frice
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens
Father Vaughn Lectures Stir Augusta Catholics Clash
Augusta residents discuss Father Vaughn’s Shakespeare lecture on sermons tonight amid Catholic protests. Police and Knights of Columbus escorts followed his arrival and departure as the event drew a rough reception from local Catholics.
Clatherwood's Famous Whiskina Ad Offers Five Room House
An advertisement for Clatherwood's Famous Whiskina promotes a five or six room house and directs readers to address Box at JACK CRANSTON CO. located at 113-115 Mercer St in Baltimore Maryland.
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Jack Cranston CO
Mercer St
Baltimore, Md
Skin Game at Blue Mondays Court Session
Mayor Dorsey presided over a plain session with a mix of drunken and disorderly cases. A gang of negroes were arrested near the cemetery for playing skin and were brought to the city jail. Henry Cheney and Henry Moore were fined ten dollars, while Ernest Newton Porrest Cramer John Henry Matthews George Davis and Isaiah Newton were found guilty of skinning and lying and fined fifty dollars each or three months on the gang.
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Dorsey
Central Railroad
R.A. Saye Ana
Fred Seagrave
A. H. Cook
Henry Cheney
Henry Moore
Ernest Newton
Porrest Cramer
John Henry Matthews
George Davis
Isaiah Newton
Funeral for Athens’s Oldest Citizen Mrs Mounce Sunday
Mrs J M Mounce aged about eighty years died at her home in Athens Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at her residence conducted by Rev L G Johnson pastor of the First Methodist church. She was noted as a quiet faithful citizen with many friends who mourn her death.
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Athens
J. M. Mounce
L. G. Johnson
First Methodist Church
Fannie Arthur Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Miss Fannie Arthur aged twenty died Sunday morning at her father W D Arthur’s home on North Lumpkin Street after several weeks of illness. Pneumonia was the immediate cause. Her death brings sorrow to her parents and many friends. remains were taken to Watkinsville for interment the following day with funeral services at the Baptist church led by Rev J W McWhorter.
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W. D. Arthur
Lumpkin Street
Fannie Arthur
Miss Arthur
Watkinsville
Baptist Church
Place
J. W. McWhorter
Skin Disease Cured by Two Boxes of Salve
Mrs Fannie Griffin of Troy Alabama reports a twenty year skin ailment cured by Chamberlains Salve after failed treatments by several physicians. The salve is sold locally by H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning and E C McEvoy.
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Chamberlain
Severa
For Rent Four unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping
For Rent four unfurnished rooms suitable for light housekeeping at W. 775 Prince Avenue.
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Prince Avenue
City Court convenes with docket set for late February
The regular February term of the City Court opened yesterday with several cases disposed and a calendar laid out. Notable rulings include a not guilty verdict for O R Hinton and a dismissal of American Laundry Co. v Athens Domestic Laundry. Upcoming hearings include Moss Manufacturing Co. v Nichola Construction Co and multiple state cases for cruelty to animals and other charges. A weak stomach note closes the docket with an advertisement for Dr Shoop's Restorative.
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O. R. Hinton
American Laundry Co
Athens Domestic
R. L. Moss and Co
Postal Telegraph Co
J. H. Jones
Moss Manufacturing Co
State
J. H. Haudrup
W. H. McDonald
Ollie Mathews
Lou Bailey
G. M. Booth
Amos Pinkard
J. H. Huggins
P. D. Hardeman
Judge Wingfield Leaves Home After Illness
Judge S B Wingfield was out yesterday after days at home with grippe. His condition improved but not yet ready to resume duties at the courthouse. Friends express hope for an early recovery.
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Wingfield
Grippe
Vinci Cod Liver Oil Promises Strength for Athens Children
Delicate rapidly growing children need vitality and robust flesh. Vinci, a delicious non oil cod liver preparation, combines peptonate of iron with essential elements to build bone, muscle, and red blood. Mrs. C. Allan reports rapid gains in two ill children. H. R. Palmer & Sons guarantee money back if unsatisfied.
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Athens
Vinci
C. Allen
New Bedford
Mass
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Laroggists
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Foster
Halle
New Atlanta
Mifet
CLUB
Foin Alumni Association
Crippe
Will Dupreeces
WN Fitzgerald
Ding
Progres
Clayton Street
Elf Polite
Ma. J.P Oimng
AGEN
Athenian
Father Vaughn
Vaughan
Depot
Heley
Knights of Columbus
Clatherwood
Mig Fannie Arthur
Nichola Contracting and Construction Co
S. B. Wingfield
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