Empire State Chemical Co plans to carry on after fire
A major fire destroyed shipping building No. 1 at the Empire State Chemical Company plant on the Georgia Railroad near Athens Georgia. The firm says losses are covered by insurance and a new mixing and shipping plant on the Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway will handle demand. They solicit early shipping orders to clear stock from the new plant and reassure customers they will deliver on time. Telegrams of sympathy and offers of help from various firms and individuals poured in.
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Empire State Chemical Company
Seaboard and Southern Railways
Georgia
Seabourd Air Line
Southern Railway
Athens
Georgia Railroad
Gainesville Midland
Central of Georgia
Hodgson
Associated Press
Empire State Chemical Co
Edward R. Hodgson, Sr
Florida
Hormasassa
Fla
Macon
E. R. Hodgson, Sr
Real Estate Increase Reported by City Assessors
City assessors finish annual real estate assessments and open city hall in the mayor's office for ten days for citizens with properties to inspect. The total increase is 161,700 dollars, led by the Third ward at 57,800 and Fourth ward at 47,859, with First and Second wards adding substantial gains.
Fifty Guards Protect Watson Home In Georgia Threat Report
Special to The Banner Thomson Ga February 17 Fifty armed men guard the palatial home of Hon Thos E Watson to shield him from danger he says comes from three suspicious men believed to be political enemies or Roman Catholics. An all night search failed to find the trio as townspeople weigh the seriousness of his warning. Watson sprained an ankle in a ditch while leading one search party.
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Thomson, Ga
Thos. E. Watson
Mr. Watson
Watson
Hill and Dale
Thomson
Judge McWhorter Returns From Washington Visit
Judge Hamilton McWhorter has returned from Washington D C after several days away. He called on Senator Terrell who is recovering from a stroke and improving daily. Congressman Howard, also hospitalized, has shown improvement and expects to resume his duties soon.
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Hamilton McWhorter
Washington, D. C
Senator Terrell
Georgia
Terrell
Congressman Howard
Howard
Assessors Notice In Athens City Hall To Review Property
Assessors announce completion of citywide real estate assessments and will meet property owners daily for ten days at City Hall 9:30 to 12 and 2:30 to 5. In attendance are C N Weatherly H Palmer and W A Mallory, with sessions excluding Sundays.
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Athens
City Hall
C. N. Weatherly
H. Palmer
W. A. Mallory
Turnip Salad at Arnold & Abney Fresh This Morning
Fresh this morning Turnip Salad offered by Arnold and Abney with price listed as 15c per peek. Local shop promotes daily specials and contact number 1076 for orders.
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Arnold & Abney
Epting Co Sells Smoke Damaged Goods After Fire
Following a downtown fire on Monday night February 13, the Epting Co. announces a rapid sale of all goods damaged by smoke. The auction covers white goods embroideries laces veils and high quality colored fabrics plus men’s furnishings and all other smoke damaged items. Sale begins this morning by order of Jay H. Epting Co. Broad St.
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Jay H. Epting Co
Broad St
Haughey's Orchestra Concert Event Invitation
Ladies invited to attend a concert by Haughey's Orchestra today at Cafe Royal from 5 to 6 30 pm featuring Selections from Madame Sherry and the Spring Maid. Miss Mary Griffin Oscar Griffin Clarence Griffin and Buary Griffin have measles with new cases expected next week in Banks County Journal.
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Madame Sherry
New York
Liberty Theatre
Cafe Royal
Mary Griffin
Oscar Griffin
Clarence Griffin
Buary Griffin
Banks County Journal
Athens Man Disappears Believed He Committed Suicide
Athens stone cutter J Marshall Camp of Bell Bros Marble Co vanished from his Barrow street home. He left notes for his wife and his twelve year old son urging prayer and meeting in heaven. Last seen near the waterworks bank after a period of illness and despondency. Searches along the Oconee river failed to locate him. family grief and continued efforts to find him ongoing.
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Marshall Camp
J. Marshall Camp
Bell Bros. Marble Co
Barrow Street
Jas. W. Watson
Barber Strete
Papa
Mr. Betts
Mr. Camp
Camp
Athens
Gainesville
Bell Brothers
Miss Watson
Thomasville
Bell Brothers Company
Reminder to file tax returns before March first
It urges citizens to file tax returns now to avoid a double tax after March first. The piece warns delaying causes a rush at the deadline and advises making a memo to attend to it today to prevent forgetfulness.
Intermediates Triumph Over Normal School in Y M C A Basketball
The Intermediates beat the Normal school 68 to 19 at the Y M C A. Erwin and Reed starred for the Intermediates while Jewell and Ishill led the Normal squad. The halftime score was 47 to 7, with a late comeback from Normal but insufficient to change the outcome.
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Jewell
Ishill
Erwin
Reed
Columbus
B. H.S
Wink
Flanigan
Lanier
Rubenstein
Isbell
McGinty
Sersassue
Briggers
Golden
Harper
Cobb
Nicholson
Fresh Oysters Sealships Offer by Athens Agents
Arnold and Abney, agents for Athens, advertise fresh oysters known as Sealships that always please customers.
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Arnold & Abney
Athens
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Empire ST Adt Chemical CO
E. R. Hodgson
Milledgeville, Ga
Athens, Ga
W. T. Garrard
Richmond, Va
National Bank OF Virginia
Mulberry
Command International Corporation
Southern Refining Co
Albert French
International Agricultural Corn
Atlanta, Ga
Wsetinghouse Electric CO
Richmond
Harry Hodgson
Sec. & Treas
James A. Moncure
Richmond Guano Company
Atlanta
John M. Green
Hazelhurst
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
M. N. McCullough
Ivey Jelka Company
Judge M'Whorter
Washington
J, Hi, Epting CO
Haughey's Orchestra
YM. C. A
S. W
E Lipscomb & CO
Young
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