Major J M Kimbrough to remain at University Cadets
Major J M Kimbrough, commandant of the University Cadets, will stay in Athens for another year beyond the present term. The War Department regualtions permit a three year stay, but a special exception has kept him for an extra year. His continued service has raised the department’s efficiency and earned him wide favor among students and citizens of Georgia.
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J. M. Kimbrough
University
Major Kimtrough
Athens
Army
War Department
Maj
United States
University of Georgia
Washington Birthday Holiday Observed Nationwide
Tomorrow February 22 marks the birthday of George Washington and is observed as a holiday nationwide. Banks in the city will be closed all day, so businesses with payrolls should obtain funds today to avoid payroll payment disruptions tomorrow.
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George Washington
Saturda
Fencing Class at the Y M C A Tonight
The Fencing Class of the Young Men’s Christian Association will meet in the gym tonight at 8:20. Lights failed last night causing disappointment for the 30s knights of the foil, but Mr Heidler, the physical director, announced a Friday session. Fencers should arrive promptly for class at 8:30.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Knights of the Fail
Heidler
Michigan editors meet in Saginaw for mid winter session
The Michigan Press Association holds its annual mid winter meeting in Saginaw with more than one hundred publishers and others in attendance. Sessions cover parcels post editorial responsibility advertising rates business management and several other topics slated for discussion over two days.
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Michigan
Saginaw, Mich
Michigan Press Association
Notice to public on trash hauling violations
Public notice by Sanitary Inspector J H Booth warns residents to haul trash from their lots to Seymour Elder’s lot on Peters Street. Dumping trash on vacant city lots violates sanitary ordinance and violators will be docketed.
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Seymour Elder
Peters Street
J. H. Booth
Runaway horse nearly injures Alderman Woods on Broad Street
Early yesterday a runaway horse belonging to R T Wright dashed down Broad Street toward Hardeman and Phinizy’s office, nearly striking Alderman Ben F Woods at the cotton scales. Woods escaped harm, but the wagon and scales were damaged. The horse was left standing as the driver entered a nearby building.
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Broad Street
Hardeman & Phinizy
Ben F. Woods
Ro T. Wright
Mr. Woods
Walton Court Adjourns After Short Term With Four Jail Breakers
Walton Superior court adjourned after a three day session the shortest term since county establishment. Judge Brand dispatched the docket swiftly with few trials and four jail breaking cases. A Spencer will dispute over H L Spencer property drew interest as relatives present an old will. Harris found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to three years.
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Walton Superior Court
H. L. Spencer
John Harris
Brand
Poss Fined For Involved Fight In Mayor Court
Yesterday morning in mayor's court Joe Poss was fined 6.25 dollars for his part in a fight with Pete Petropol. Poss was deemed the aggressor and no case was made against Petropol.
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Poss
Mayor's Court
Joe Poss
Pete Petropol
Petropol
Mr Leon Few Desperately Ill in Madison Ga
Mr Leon Few of Madison Georgia remains critically ill at home. Authorities report only slight improvement since several days ago and there is virtually no hope for recovery.
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Mr. Leon Few
Madison, Ga
Grand Chancellor Praises Athens at Knights of Pythias event
Grand Chancellor David J. Bailey of the Knights of Pythias praised Athens during a district convention hosted by St. Elmo Lodge. He expressed pleasure with the city and its institutions, noting plans to send his children to the University of Georgia and hoping they join St. Elmo Lodge when old enough.
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David J. Bailey
Knights of Pythias of
Georgia
St. Elmo Lodge
Athens
Bailey
Ile
University of Georgia
Sto Elmo Lodge
Batley
Georgia Athletic Board Considers Football Manager Names
The athletic board of the University of Georgia met last night and named three candidates for the football team manager post. Three candidates for the position of manager were also discussed, plus three Freshman class members for sub assistant manager. A meeting Monday at six o'clock will pick the manager, his assistant, and sub assistant.
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Athletic Board
University of Georgia
Petropol to Move Hotelier to Athens
Victor Petropol plans to relocate to Athens to rent a fine hotel and establish the city’s premier soda fountain. He visited Clayton street builders and storage for his seven thousand dollar fountain, intends to move family from Atlanta, and will reside in Athens once the building is ready.
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Victor Petropol
Athens
Atlanta
Petropol
Clayton Street
Iso
Idlehour Theatre offers splendid week with Angels Sisters
Daily record praises Idlehour Theatre for a strong bill headlined by the Angels Sisters in songs and dances with frequent encores. The Youngs provide fresh comedy material while the pictures remain a standout feature. Programs change Monday with promise of merit.
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Idlehour Theatre
Athens
William Allen Loses a Leg in Train Accident
In Augusta Georgia on February 20 a 14 year old boy named William Allen was run over by a Charleston and Western Carolina train at the Fourteenth Street crossing. He sustained a severe fracture and doctors pronounced amputation necessary at City Hospital.
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Augusta
William Allen
Charleston & Western Carolina
Fourteenth Street
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Persistent Coughs
Foley's Honey and Tar claims to cure the most obstinate coughs and expel the cold from the system as a milder laxative. It is guaranteed. Sold in the yellow package by all druggists.
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Foley
Eale
All Gruggiste
Judge Holds Prohibition Case In Blind Tiger Trial
Judge Charles I presided over his first blind tiger case under state prohibition. Offenders faced twelve months in jail and two years in the county chain gang. The trials highlighted the scarcity of bootleggers in the region and reflected harsh penalties for liquor sales.
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Charles I
Tence
Agang
Wiounty
Relic Whittaker Club Liquor Found Near Court House
A fragmentary report describes a pint to half pint bottle of liquor unearthed during courthouse excavations in Athens. The bottle, labeled Whittaker Club, is believed to be twenty nine years old and tied to former barroom days, though it was not sold at the local dispensary.
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County
Dourtng
Two Stray Pints Of Red Liquor Found In Athens Dispensary
During cleanup of the former Athens dispensary building two pints of liquor were discovered. The bottles, belonging to the city, had been overlooked at closing and were reportedly appropriated and consumed by two Black workers cleaning the site.
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Athens
Atlanta Floral Company Arranges Representation in City
Mr A W Post of Atlanta representing the Atlanta Floral Company spent yesterday in the city. He completed arrangements with Havana Cafe management to represent his concern here. Choice flowers will be kept at the cafe and special orders will receive prompt attention.
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Atlanta Floral Company
A. W. Post
Atlanta
Second Annual Dog Show Opens at Bloomington Coliseum
The Bloomington Kennel Club presents its second annual dog show in Bloomington, Indiana, running three days. Today’s opening event features a large and high quality entry field, surpassing last year’s exhibition in scope and prestige.
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Bloomington Bloomington
Bloomington Kennel Club
Coliseum
Child's Life Saved by Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs John Engleheardt of Gera Michigan recounts a close call with her two year old daughter who had a severe cold and croup She gives Chamberlains Cough Remedy credit for preventing choking and notes another child cured similarly She lists stores H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith Bro L P Canning E C laterwoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga as sellers
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Chamberlain
John Engleheardt
Gera
Mich
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. Laterwoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
Anniversary Exercises Mark Phi Kappa and Demosthenian Turn 88th and 107th
Tonight at 8:30 the University chapel hosts anniversary exercises for Phi Kappa and Demosthenian societies. Phi Kappa marks 88 years, Demosthenian 107. Ushers include L H Fitzpatrick and others. Recitations, anthems by the University Orchestra, and speeches by R H Jones of Atlanta and W F Slaton Jr on National Ideals and The Hague Conference. Public invited.
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University Chapel
Phi Kappa
Demosthenian
Deomisthenian
Messrs
L. H. Fitzpatrick
P. E. Palmer
GC. PF. Pekor, Jr
D. L. Rogers
A. J. Bennett
J. A. Solomon
D. H. Redfearn
E. L. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Phi Kappa Society
John B. Harris
Phi Kappa Anniversarian
R. H. Jones
Atlanta
Demosthenian Society
J. A. Davison
Demosthenian Anniversarian
W. F. Slaton, Jr
Aldean Named for Thomas Street Restaurant
Mr C C Dean selects The Aldean as name for his new restaurant at 1411 2 Thomas Street second floor between Road and Clayton. Mrs A B Metcalf of 559 Meigs Street proposed the name after a committee reviewed many suggestions. The Aldean offers up to date service with best market fare and attentive staff, already earning praise and steady patronage.
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C. C. Dean
Thomastreet
Aldean
A. B. Metcalf
Meigs Street
Dean
Thomas Street
Road
Clayton Streets
Mrs Stevens Dies in Jefferson Georgia at Advanced Age
Mrs Stevens mother of the late Sheriff Stevens of Jackson County died at her Jefferson home after a brief illness. A highly estimable lady, her death caused sorrow among friends and acquaintances. Her remains were interred in Jefferson yesterday.
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Jefferson, GA
Stevens
Sheriff Stevens
Jackson County
Jefferson
Fire on Clayton Streetbakes roof coal tar fire
Yesterday around noon a fire department call went out for a fire on Clayton street. A blaze in coal tar on the roof of the building behind Abney Bros. Co. was extinguished before firefighters arrived.
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Clayton Street
Abney Bros. Co
Simple remedy for la grippe referenced in ad
The advertisement warns that grippe coughs can lead to pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy that stops coughing, heals and strengthens lungs. It emphasizes the genuine product in a yellow package and warns against substitutes.
Rally Announces Georgia 800 Students Pamphlet Release
A Georgia 80008 Club mass meeting is set for Tuesday February 25 1908 at 8 pm in Athens chapel with pamphlet printing ready. Speakers from city government university faculty and alumni discuss Georgia adding 800 students next fall and improving prep for them. Music by the Students Band interludes and post meeting pamphlets distributed to visitors.
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Georgia
Athens
Dorsey
Michael
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Hodgson
Joseph S. Stewart
W. Barnes
Mr. Gardner
Bussey
Charles N. Felderson
Barrow
Snelling
Patterson
Park
Andrew J. Cobb
Int Ni
T. W. Reed
J. W. Barnett
E. H. Dorsey
Dan Dupree
John D. Mell
Cig
Rebekah Entertainment Pleases Members and Friends
The Athena Rebekah lodge on Jackson street hosted a well attended event last night for lodge benefit. The program inspired members and friends, yielding a neat sum and signaling growing interest and a season of prosperity ahead for the lodge.
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Athena Rebekah Lodge
Jackson Street
Rebekah Lodge
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Washington
Y. MG
Alderman Woods
Walton Court
Will
Namie
Rebekah
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