Citizens Meeting Sets Athens Delegation to Southern Congress
All citizens meet at city hall Thursday at 5 PM to choose a definite group to represent Athens at next months Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta. Participants will decide who can go, travel by rail or auto, hotel needs, and group arrangements for the Pullman car accommodations. The session lasts about half an hour and aims to finalize plans for the March event.
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Athens
Southern Commercial Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Imp at the Crystal Theater
At the Crystal today a film titled Her Darkest Hour plays to attract viewers. The review notes the title hides the film’s true beauty and interest and urges audiences to see it.
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Crystal Theater
Pastoral Visitations Declined by Athens Ministers
Athens ministers meeting in the local association concluded that pastoral visitation should be limited to illness or distress. They argue time is better spent on study and sermon preparation for Sunday services, reflecting a broader view of the moral vineyard in today’s conditions.
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Athens
Association of Ministers
Funeral with Masonic Honors for Jule N. Hudson
Citizens of Commerce bury Jule N. Hudson with Masonic rites today. Mount Vernon lodge leader W. F. Dorsey will preside and accompany local Masons to Commerce for the 2 p.m. funeral, leaving at 1 o'clock for the ceremony.
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Jule N. Hudson
Commerce
W. F. Dorsey
Mount Vernon
Judge W. W. Starke Visited Athens Courthouse and Friends
Athens residents greeted Judge W. W. Starke of Commerce with joy as he spent hours in the city visiting friends and the courthouse. The report notes his role as city court judge of Jackson county and mentions a fundraising appeal at Crawford W. Long Infirmary. An event at Ot Three Sessions Auditorium Rink runs today from 10:30 to 6 and 8 to 11 p.m.
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Athens
W. W. Starke
Commerce
Jackson County
State
Highlanders to Train in Athens at Georgian Hotel
The New York Americans led by Hal Chase will arrive in Athens on March 5 and base at the Georgian hotel for a month of training. Stockholders, visiting reporters, and club attaches will join the squad, with Stallings Park grounds prepared by the Athens Railway and Electric Company to host practices.
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New York
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Stallings Park
New York “Yankees
Funeral Yesterday for Capt Scott at First Presbyterian
Funeral services for Capt. T. J. Scott were held yesterday at noon at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Dr. E. L. Hill delivering the sermon and conducting burial at Oconee cemetery. Hundreds of businessmen paused work to honor a gentleman described as Christian, patriot, and true friend. Local Confederate veterans marched in a final tribute to their comrade at the bivouac of the dead.
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First Presbyterian Church
T. J. Scott
E. L. Hill
Oconee Cemetery
Athens Banking and Trust to Open in Eight Weeks
The Athens Banking and Trust Company plans a new bank at the former Orr Drug Store stand, about eight weeks away. Fixtures and fittings are ordered and will be installed quickly. front will be plate glass and tile floor. The loaded safe, weighing 4500 pounds, mirrors the Southern Express style. authorities say it would take 24 to 36 hours to crack.
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Athens Banking and Trust Company
Orr Drug
Southern Express Company
Southern Railway
First Methodist Quarterly Conference Reported Progress
Presiding Elder W L Pierce of the Athens district led the second quarterly conference of the First Methodist Church last night. Pastor and officers reported splendid progress along all lines for the past quarter.
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W. L. Pierce
Athens
First Methodist Church
Special Session at Auditorium Rink for Ladies and Children
A special session will be held today at the auditorium rink from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. inviting ladies and children to attend.
The Elopement of Ellen to Be Staged Tonight
Tonight at 38 oclock in the Seney Stovall chapel at Lucy Cobb Institute the play The Elopement of Ellen will be presented by Institute students to raise funds for the annual. The notice invites all to attend and notes the event is a charming little production with cast details on the social page.
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Seney-Stovall Chape
Ellen
Seney-Stovall Chapel
Lucy Cobb Institute
Burglars Strike Burned Rochester Clothing Store
Early hour entry at the Rochester Clothing Company after a recent fire. Thieves removed a board bar, stole four coats from the display window, and fled. City detectives have been tracking a crew and expect arrests soon.
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Rochester Clothing Company
Doctor Westbrook visits city to back highway route
Dr G W Westbrook of Na visits the city showing strong support for a national highway from Atlanta to New York via Athens and Ila. He advocates the route change as beneficial and says local residents are enthusiastic and ready to aid the effort.
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G. W. Westbrook
City
Atlanta
New York
Athens
Ila
Half a Hundred Detectives After Railroad Bandits
Mr J E Wood of Oconee county reports Gainesville swarming with detectives from across the country to chase the $14000 robbery of Southern Express at White Sulphur station. He notes mixed gang composition with likely professional and native robbers, and that outlaws likely fled on the same train.
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Gainesville
J. E. Wood
Oconee County
Union
Southern Express Company
White Sulphur Station
Sealshipt Oysters Fresh Shipment for Frying and Stews
Fresh Sealshipt oysters arrive today with large sizes for frying and medium sizes for stews. Buy Sealshipt and enjoy the true oyster flavor. Arnold and Abney are agents for Athens.
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Arnold & Abney
Athens
Anniversary Exercises Mark Demosthenians and Phi Kappa Societies
At the University of Georgia chapel the Demosthenians marked their 110th anniversary with Millard Lewis speaking on Collatocracy and the Phi Kappa chapter 90th with Evan Heath addressing the Educated Man in Politics. The cadet band contributed several selections, enhancing the program.
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University of Georgia
Demosthenians
Phi Kappas
Millard Lewis
Evan Heath
Directors to Visit Atlanta for YMCA Campaign Analysis
A group of Athens YMCA directors and members will travel to Atlanta on Thursday to study the city’s ten day campaign that raised 600000 dollars for YMCA buildings. The Athens effort aims to modernize facilities and expand outreach, with many planning to attend Atlanta’s finale and bring back methods for a future Classic City expansion.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Atlanta
Athens Association
Avlanta
Rumor of Horse Theft Ties Up City Livery Stable
Authorities investigated rumors that a team from the McGregor Company's hitch was stolen after a local livery stable call. Police learned the driver was unknown to many, causing confusion that the team had been abducted. No authorities confirmed an actual theft.
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McGregor Company
Pig Hams Tender Little Fellows Boil for Flavor
Swift's Premium Brand offers pig hams described as tender and just the right size for boiling. Arnold & Ab ney advertise the product line emphasizing flavor and quality in a concise promotional note.
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Swift
Arnold & Abney
Fox River Butter Fresh This Morning
Arnold and Ab deliver fresh Fox River Butter produced daily for local grocers and households. Limited supply available at distributors across the region.
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Fox River
Arnold & Abney
Birthday of the Father of His Country Declared Legal Holiday
A legal holiday is observed with banks closed and the post office following holiday hours. The University marks the day as a holiday and many students stay home or visit friends.
City Schools Observe Holiday For Birthday Anniversary
Public schools in the city will be closed today to celebrate the anniversary of the father of their country. Students enjoyed holiday activities as schools ended regular classes and held appropriate programs yesterday.
Returning Taxes Keep Clerk Busy
Yesterday was one of the busiest days City Clerk Wood has seen as citizens filed their tax returns all day. The books close next Tuesday. after that, taxpayers who fail to file face double tax. Pay today to avoid the rush. Twenty five dollars to the Crawford W. Long Infirmary, who will be the first?
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Wood
Athens
Crawford W. Long
City Court Still on Holliday Case
City court spent sessions yesterday hearing testimony in Holliday versus the City of Athens. Monday was devoted to the case, with the plaintiff's side aired until about four o clock yesterday afternoon. City witnesses were then called and more testimony and arguments are expected today, likely occupying the entire day.
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Holliday
Athens
Ore
Washington Birthday Observed at State Normal School
The State Normal School marks Washington's birthday with a holiday and suspension of most classes. The Muscogee elementary training school welcomed visitors yesterday with a pleasant program in anticipation of the day.
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State Normal School
Washington
Muscogee Elementary Training School
New Beers Like Home Raised Large Bunches
Arnold and Abney advertise new beers described as home raised in large bunches priced at 10 cents.
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Arnold & Abney
Learn to Skate at the Auditorium Rink
Three skating sessions announced at the Auditorium Rink with options in the morning, afternoon, and night to suit all ages and skill levels.
Bernhardt to Speak on Reform at University of Georgia
The University of Georgia student body and Athens residents may hear Louis J. Bernhardt, a Georgia native and former prisoner reformed by faith, speak about his conversion and work with YMCA missions. Letters from Yale and Vanderbilt leaders praise his character, leadership, and impact on college students.
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University of Georgia
Louis J. Barnhardt
Georgia
Athens
Express Company
Yale
Louis J. Bernhardt
Yale Christian Association
Mr. Bernhardt
Southern University
Bernhardt
C. E. Brown
Vanderbilt University
New Haven
Conn
Henry B. Wright
Ray H. Legate
Vanderbilt Christian Association
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East River
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