Hoke Smith and early primaries in Georgia debate
Thomson February 27 editorial by Hon Thomas Ho Watson attacks the push for an early June primary. It questions Hoke Smith’s reform stance, alleging broken pledges, and cites past promises to curb railroad control and stop cotton losses. The piece cites McLendon figures of 50,000 bales and $4,000,000 losses.
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Mer. Watson HN
Hoke Smith
Thas Dh Gang
Siath
Hoke Snath
Athinta Journal
Chamore Aud
Telfair
Hoke
Atlanta Journal
Woke
The
Journal
Smith
Central Railroad
S. G. McLendon
Georgia
8. G. McLendon
Fraudul
Athens Considers City Market To Improve Sanitation
City leaders discuss establishing a municipal market with stalls for market men to inspect meats and ensure sanitary conditions. Mayor Dorsey advocates a brick market building funded by rents from merchants, aiming to raise revenue and improve public health. The plan will be studied in coming months for a possible immediate start.
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Athens
Maser Dorsey
Dorsey
Edoon
Masonic Eighth District Plans Annual Convention in Athens
At the last meeting of the Eighth District Masonic convention in this city it was decided to hold annual sessions and to form an organization to oversee this work. Worshipful Master H. W. Palmer will appoint the committee and plan the convention, aiming to hold it in Athens. The committee will finalize arrangements for districtwide lodge participation and ratification by the lodges.
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H. WR. Palmer
Mt. Vernon
Athens
Max Meyerhardt
Rome
Palmer
Concrete steps replace brick in Athens homes
Athens residents improve homes with concrete steps noting durability and similar first and last costs to brick or lumber. Many households are installing concrete stairways, fences, and fresh coats of paint, transforming front yards citywide.
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Athens
Eggs 25 Cents and Stocks Note in One Ad
Advertises strictly fresh eggs at 25 cents per dozen while supply lasts. Mentions Arnold and Abney and a fragment about railroad stocks and bonds and a political reference to Hoke Smith.
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Arnold & Abney
Fine Lecture at Normal School Auditorium Tonight
Dr. Malcolm MacGregor lectures on Nationality in Wit and Humor at the Normal School Auditorium this evening at 8 30. Admission 25 cents with proceeds to the Normal Library. Normal Orchestra provides music beginning at 8 with selections from Paris mougeot and The Merry Widow. Positive remarks from London papers describe the lecturer as masterful and brilliant.
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Malcolm MacGregor
Paris Mougeot
Beeker
Spangles
London Daily News
Pastor Declines Georgia Church Call After Prayerful Deliberation
Dr Gray, secretary of the Georgia convention mission board, has declined the pastorate offer from the First Baptist Church of this city. He expressed thanks for the opportunity, but said he must remain in his current position after a prayerful consideration. The congregation will hear the decision Sunday and proceed to invite another suitable minister.
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D. Gray
First Baptist Church
Ission Board
The
Georgia Convention
Atmd
Jay
Dr. Gray
Gray
Funeral Services for Mrs Shackelford At Prince Ave Home
Yesterday afternoon at three o'clock funeral services for Mrs. Charles W. Shackelford were held at her Prince Avenue residence. Rev. E L Hillter of the Presbyterian church led the service with choral hymns and Scripture readings. The pallbearers carried the casket to the hearse and the funeral concluded at Oconee cemetery with remarks on readiness for the Master.
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Prince Avenue
Charles W. Shackelford
E. L. Hill Ter
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
J. W. Barnett
Elen Mell
T. S. Mell
Jack Hart
Messrs. Co
H. Newton
W. T. Bryan
Barrow to Address New York Georgia Alumni Club
Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia will speak at the Georgia Alumni Club annual meeting in New York. He plans to discuss the university’s current work and upcoming improvements.
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Barrow
New York
Georgia Alumni Club
David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Confirmation Class Prep Meets Friday Afternoon at Rectory
Instruction preparatory class for Confirmation to meet Friday at four o'clock in the rectory. Private classes for adults available. Fresh eggs offered at 25 cents. Arnold and Abney. Phone 4 or 188.
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Arnold & Abney
Medical Society to discuss city sanitation in Athens
The Clarke County Medical Society will meet next Friday to discuss the sanitary condition of the city and how to improve it. The mayor city council members and the board of health have been invited. The topic is of rare interest and the meeting is expected to be well attended.
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Clarke County Medical Society
Board of Health
Athens
Mrs Ward Dies While In Florida
Rev F L Ward pastor of West End Baptist church spent time in Florida where his mother ill. Mrs Ward, living in Athens with her son, went for health but died Tuesday. Her remains were interred in Florida yesterday and Rev Ward will return to Athens soon. He has the sympathy of many friends in his hour of bereavement.
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F. L. Ward
West End Baptist Church
Florida
Mr Simon Michael Improves After Long Illness
Mr Simon Michael, long ill at his home in the city, is steadily improving and hopes to be out again soon. He has been missed by many friends and is nearly recovered and will soon return to his place of business.
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Simon Michael
Acquittal for Bone in Madison County Murder Case
Judge G C Thomas freed W L Bone after a lengthy Madison county hearing over the death of Van Martin. The dispute began over a horse trade and resulted in Martin and Lemuel Bone’s deaths. Athens and surrounding towns push for the Athens to Anderson road with a five hundred fifty dollar Athens share and committees plan subscriptions. Mayor Dorsey will lead Athens effort with Hodgson O'Farrell and Branson to secure funds and route details for Hartwell to Elberton segment.
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G. C. Thomas
Madison County
W. L. Bone
van Martin
Martin
Lemuel Bone
Jos W. L. Bone
Bone
Young Bone
Justices of the Peace
Tudge G. C. Thomas
Hon
FL. Head
Danielsville
J. E. Gordon
Commerce
Athens
Anderson
S. C
Elberton
Hartwell
Dorsey
Fund For
Messrs
A. H. Hodgson
W. D. O'Farrell
E. C. Branson
Y M A Conference to Be Held in Atlanta This Year
The Y M A plans a two state conference in Atlanta with Georgia and Florida delegates replacing the regular state convention. Secretary Forbes will attend representing local interests and the University. Capt J W Barnett will join the building committee on the new campus Y M C A building. Delegates will discuss work, plan increases, and map a plan of work for the coming year.
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Atlanta
YM. C. A
Georgia
Florida
Forbes
University
J. W. Barnett
University Y. M. C. A
McRo
J. V. Read
Mr John L Arnold Dislocates Shoulder
Mr John L Arnold sustained painful injuries at his home on Wednesday night when he rose from a chair fainted, fell, and struck his shoulder on a bed post. Dr W A Carlton treated him. the shoulder was dislocated and the socket torn. The injury is painful and will take several days to heal.
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John L. Arnold
W. A. Carlton
Mr. Arnold
Catholic Mission Sermons Attract Athens Audience
Rt Rev Clement Thuente in charge of Catholic mission in Athens delivered the second sermon to non Catholics on Confession and Catholic dogma. A large crowd attended as the preacher explained Catholic beliefs with Scriptural authority and promised further sessions daily through the week. Public invitation extended for all to attend or arrange private interviews with Father Thuente.
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Clement Thuente
Athens
Thuente
Hitt
Father Thuente
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