Athens Real Estate Boom Spurs New Apartment House
A long-standing push for housing in Athens leads to plans for a twenty unit apartment building on Lumpkin Street near Hancock Avenue. Leases already exist for full capacity, with more apartments planned as street upgrades proceed. The Banner notes hotel conditions improved and real estate deals advancing, as developers target Hancock Avenue and Lumpkin Street corridors.
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Haseen
Athens
Hancock Avenue
Lumpkin
Pulaski
No. 15 Is Host as I O O F Session Opens
Hundreds of visiting I O O F Fourteenth division members attend in Athens as guests of Williams Lodge. Jake Joel Jr opens at 10 with invocation by Rev F P Coile and welcome by Hon Jorge C St Bonner. Bonner and Smith address grand master Bonner speaks on morning program. Afternoon minutes read. reports heard. supper at 7. evening program continues with Bonner and benediction by Rev W M Sage. Visitors thank hosts for reception and entertainment.
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Athens
Williams Lodge
Jake Joel, Jr
F. P. Coile
Jorge C. St
Bonner
Thomas B Bonner
Lavonia
R. Lb. J Smith
H. Robertson
Gainesville
Joel
W M. Sage
Interchurch Bible Conference Opens At First Methodist
Opening of the Inter Church Bible conference at First Methodist Church with Rev. S J Cartledge introducing speaker Rev William Evans Ph D D D an internationally known Bible teacher and conference director. Today program includes Dr Melville G Kyle on the Bible and the Spade and Evans on How to get the most out of the Bible plus a song service and an illustrated lecture on excavations in Bible lands. Evans urges attendees to read Malachi and bring Bible notebook pencil and a friend.
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First Methodist Church
S. J Cartledge
Ieg
William Evans
United States
Canada
Melville G. Kyle
Evans
William Young
Sple
Frohi Enforcement Officers Change All Their Plans
Major Dalrymple and thirty four decide to let ws. City, Mich., alone.
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FROHI
Compromise Warrants Sought as Dalrymple War Plans Fray
Major Dalrymple ordered to seek compromise with no lawful action after announcing he would arrest county and village officers without warrants for conspiracy to obstruct prohibition. County Prosecutor McDonough had a warrant but did not execute it when learning Dalrymple supplied fifty rounds to each aide. Dalrymple ordered an armed invasion. McDonough warned of mass arrests if private homes were searched or officers arrested without warrants. Nine barrels of wine seized from parish priests’ basement were destroyed after county officers had seized and kept it for safekeeping.
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Mhitlon
Dalrym Fur
Kramer
Dalry
McDonough
Dalrymple
Iron County
Police testify in socialist trial in Albany hearing
In Albany on February 25, two policemen testified for the defense in the trial of five suspended assemblymen charged with disloyalty. They said they did not see the act of spitting on the American flag and learned of an arrest of a fifteen year old in the crowd only later. The case centers on Charles Soomon and alleged disrespect toward the flag as protesters gathered outside Seeling Street.
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Albany
N.Y
Charles Soomon
Seelangt Street
Traffic cops may fine after March for unregistered cars
Auto owners warned to obtain a 1920 tag shown as a tax and fee duty. Docketed entries will lead to court, with the State demanding your number. Pay the tax and cost promptly. Contact dealer for tax amount and remit to S G McLendon at the Capitol in Atlanta.
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Mareh Tavase
Capitol
S. G. McLendon
Atlanta
Lenine Claims City Of Constantinople For Reds of Russia
A pamphlet allegedly issued by Lenine is received and discussed as questioning the handover of Constantinople to Russia. It asserts the Allies promised Constantinople to Russia in 1915 and declares determination to fight for the city.
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Lenine
Constantinople
Reds of
Russia
Alles
Hoover replies 10 questions leaving position in doubt
Herbert Hoover in a telegram to the Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee states he does not feel public service would be harmed by his entering the presidential race. He notes he is not identified with the Democratic party before the war and his social connections have been in war service. Flynt says he admires Hoover and regrets his disqualification. Fights comments on the matter.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Herbert Hoover
Georgia
Flynt
Hoover
Maover
Gagin Tevigh
Moovar
Vaudeville and Rotary Celebration Mark Fifteenth Anniversary
Athens Rotary Club marks its fifteenth anniversary with a nation wide Rotary week celebration. A New York act vaudeville program entertained Rotarians including Miss Wolford and The Zanos. Speeches by Hugh H Gordon and Abit Nix highlighted Rotary headquarters and Progressive Rotary ideals. New members welcomed. Kiwanis sent greetings and pledged cooperation for a greater Athens.
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Athens Rotary Club
Possaly
South
Athens Rotarians
Y. M
J. G. Joel
New York
Miss Wolford
Miss Young
Hugh H. Gordon
Abit Nix
Gordon
Rotary Club
Chicago
Athens
Harry Hodgson
W. W. Scott
Kie-rig Club
Phinisy
Kiwwaitlub
Cele’ Tee Ft
Boeeroinss -Area
Ens
Athens Rotary
Kiwanis Club Luncheon At Y M C A Today
The Kiwanis club will hold its weekly luncheon at the Y M C A today at 2 o'clock. It will discuss important matters including arrangements for a charter presentation banquet in March and other moves to advance Athens with club cooperation. Nearly 700 members from various professions are expected to attend.
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Kiwanis Club
Y. M. CG. A. Todauy
Otter
Athemt
Pillster Vy Mb
Othene Et Miyvenie
Wildcats Clash With Bean Athletes Saturday Octagon Duel
Georgia college scene stirs as Stegeman Wildcat troupe prepares to meet Joe Bean's Atlanta club in a high school style clash. The 1920 season beckons with tickets set to go on sale Friday at 1 o'clock, promising a spirited contest between local teams and a notable freshman star.
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College Bitory
Stegeman Wildcatting Organization
A. A
Joe Bean
Atlanta
Gabracl
Beaaltes
Fulton County
Athens
Wildcats
Fulton
Backur
Stegeran
S. V
Annowne Ts
Wheatley
Wan
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