Athens Businessmen Move to Form Chamber of Commerce
In Athens a campaign to organize a local Chamber of Commerce gains momentum as T. W. Reed and B. F. Holder Jr. report about fifty signatories with two declines. Prospects include a strong start next week and broad merchant support for a $100 monthly assessment starting February 1903. The list of signers names many local firms and individuals across the city.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Messrs
T. W. Reed
B. F. Holder, Jr
Athene Chamber of Commerce
Athens Banner
Geo. H. Hulme & Co
T. P. Vincent
J.J
McMahan
Former Athenians Visiting Here
Napoleon Hosey Rob Dottery and Henry Culp former residents of Athens are visiting with relatives in the city. They were star musicians with the Marie Fountaine Comedy Company and have spent months traveling the West. Also note a health ad: Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents, warranted to cure, sold by all.
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Napoleon Hosey
Rob Dottery
Henry Culp
Marie Fountaine
West
Athens
Chamberlain
Educational Facts of Great Interest from Randolph-Macon System
Chancellor Wm W Smith presents an educational facts compilation for The Banner. The piece notes The second edition of Who's who in America lists 1300 pages of brief biographies of Americans noted for progress and achievement. It explains the editors claim no finance driven inclusion and that 7 852 on the list were educationally classified.
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Wm. W. Smith
Randolph-Macon
Banner
America
A. N. Marquis & Co
Chicago
More School Training Boosts Chances of Distinction
Based on census estimates 40,782,007 adults over 21, eight thousand notable figures show classes from no schooling to college. The analysis finds uneducated children have one in 150,000 chance, while college education raises a notable’s odds far higher, with 4,810 of 7,852 notables being college graduates.
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United States
City Officials Set To Name Staff And Salaries
The mayor and council plan a caucus likely Monday night to name city officials for next year and fix salaries. A competitive race in the police department arises with Sergeant R A Saye Officer R J Felton and Officer J T Dean contesting the sergeant’s post alongside the unopposed Chief Calp and Lieut McKie.
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Calp
McKie
R. A. Saye
R. J Felton
J.T. Dean
Officers for the Bessie Mell Home Election Report
The Bessie Mell Industrial Home will elect officers at its regular meeting at the home on Monday afternoon. Secretary Mrs Flangen states voting will be by secret ballot carried in sealed envelopes. The Banner urges Athenians to support the home’s charitable work.
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Bessie Mell Industrial Home
Big Dispensary Sales Report Highlight City Profits
Athens dispensary posted 1902 sales of 11 205.90 with an estimated net profit near 15 000. Officials expect profits to exceed 25 000 and rise further under new law as sales top over 100 000 dollars. The February commissioners meeting will reveal final profit figures.
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Athens
Turner
Georgia Woman Raise Funds for Silver Service for U S Battleship
Col R A calls on regiment and officers to aid Miss Louise DuBose of Athens who is leading a subscription drive to fund a silver service for the battleship Georgi The plan aligns with state military support and honors Georgia with the project endorsed by Col Thomason and Adjutant Captain W L Carbine.
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Col. R. A
Tof
Louise DuBose
Cire
Abiale Navy
United States
Georgi
Cusioa Louise Dao- Bose
Athens
Ppc
Thomason
W. L
Ordinary Wingfield Items for Confederate Pensioners
Ordinary Wingfield asks new applicants to note blanks have not arrived and will notify when they do. He warns pensioners not to come Monday, his court day, as he cannot attend to the work then. He is glad to help veterans but not to interfere with court duties.
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Wingfield
Mrs Hadaway Dies After Long Illness At Finley Street
Mrs C J Hadaway died yesterday at three o clock at her Finley street home after a long illness. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral held at nine this morning at the Catholic church of which she was a devout member. Pallbearers listed as W H Mines D J Conlon John Vance B O Turner J F Finch and E L Mitchell. Interment in Oconee Cemetery.
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Finley Street
C. J. Hadaway
Messrs
W. H. Mines
D.J Conlon
John Vance
B.O. Turner
J. F. Finch
E. L. Mitchell
Oconee
Arrest Report: Arthur Neely Charged With Cow Theft
Arthur Neely was arrested yesterday in Comer, Georgia for stealing a cow. He was taken to Comer by the arresting officer and will answer to the charge in Madison County Court.
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Arthur Neely
Comer
Neely
Madison County
Summer School Fund Receives Last Subscriptions Toward 3000 Goal
The Summer School fund in Athena grows with $15 added yesterday bringing total gifts to $2,780 toward a $3,000 matching grant from the General Education Board. Subscriptions include Jackson and Vincent $10, Mamie Hilsman $1, Pattie Hilsman $100, Carlyle Hilsman $300, and Prof J M Johnson $5. The balance of $220 remains to be raised by local residents next week to unlock the grant and fund early work ahead of the July session.
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Jackson & Vincent
Mamie Hilsman
Pattie Hilsman
Carlyle Hilsman
J. M. Johnson
People of
Athena
General Education Board
Athens
Banks Open In Excellent Shape On Opening Day
The Bank of the University and a second bank opened yesterday in fine condition. Deposits neared a quarter of a million dollars. Officers J J Wilkins M M Stephenson and W P Brooks led operations with a strong board of directors in the city.
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University
J. J. Wilkins
M. M. Stephenson
W. P. Brooks
New Brokerage Firm Formed by Davis and Peeples in Athens
The new year brings brokerage changes in Athens as Fred L. Davis, longtime Armour Packing representative, partners with W. J. Peeples of the Athens Commission Company. The new firm, formed by these two energetic men, aims for notable success. Frank O. Thornton assumes Armour Packing Company duties in the city.
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Athens
Fred L. Davis
Armour Packing Company
W. J. Peeples
Athens Commission Company
Frank O. Thornton
Cotton Market Signals Steady Tones Across Cities
Daily cotton news notes Liverpool Middling uplands at 4.72 pounds, sales 8,000 bales. America 7,700. Receipts 6,600. New York Middling uplands 9 cents. Athens Middling 85 cents. Port receipts today 15,000 vs 57,378 year ago.
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Liverpool
America
New York
Athens
A Model School For The Negroes In Clarke County
Clarke County plans a new model two room school for Black students funded by a $700 grant and land donations. Judie O. Jackson initiated the project with four acres deeded to the county and Peabody funds providing two hundred dollars. Manual training and garden work will be taught. a normal training class for Black teachers will meet during two non-sessional months. The Dan ielsville road site is five miles from Athens near Helicon Springs.
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Clarke
Georgia
Judie O. Jackson
Athens
County Board of Education
Wallace Battrick
General Education Board
Buttrick
Winnie Davis
T. H. Dozier
Besatbe
Peabody Fund
Danielsville Road
Athers
Helicon Springs
Thad Boyd Case Postponed to January Hearing
The motion for a new trial in the murder of Thad Boyd Jr. currently on death row in Clarke County Jail was adjourned. A January 9 hearing before Judge Russell is scheduled in Russell, Georgia.
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Thad Boyd, Jr
Clarke County
Russell
Forbes Brother Injured In Atlanta Streetcar Crash
Mr. Walter T. Forbes secretary of the Athens Y M C A returns from College Park Ga where he visited his brother Mr Cannon Forbes who was seriously injured in a street railway accident in Atlanta a few days since his skull was fractured and internal injuries were severe but now believed to be improving his condition shows signs of progress
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Walter T. Forbes
The
Athens Y. M. C. A
College Park
Cannon Forbes
Atlanta
Mr. Forbes
Prince Avenue sidewalk improvements near Nevitt lot and church
City crews have graded the sidewalk on Prince Avenue in front of the Nevitt lot and the Episcopal church. The project nears completion and the street appearance is greatly improved.
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Prince Avenue
Nevitt
Episcopal Church
Lodge Room Improvements Planned by Mt. Vernon Lodge
Mt Vernon Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons will improve their lodge rooms with new fixtures and furniture. The Property and Lodge Room committee includes E. F. Willis as Chairman, S. M. Frankenstein, and George T. Murrell.
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Mt. Vernon
New Owners Baxter & Co Celebrate Exchange Managers
Mr. W. B. O'Neal of Athens Cotton Exchange attended a New Year luncheon at the Kimball House in Atlanta. Murphy & Co hosted the elegant dinner honoring managers of various exchanges that transitioned to Baxter & Co owners on January 1.
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W. B. O'Neal
Athens Cotton Exchange
Atlanta
Kimball House
Murphy & Co
Baxter & Co
Telephone company lays new cables in Athens area
The Athens Telephone Exchange has workers installing new cables and improving service. A proposed system for automatic disconnection is suggested to enhance reliability in the city. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as cleansing the system and improving complexion.
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Athens
Hood
Banner Receives Bible Gift From Rev. Troy Beatty
Emmanuuel Church rector Rev. Troy Beatty sent a Bible with New Year wishes to The Banner. The gift is welcomed and placed in the sanctum for frequent consultation, with thanks for the kind remembrance.
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Troy Beatty
Emmanuuel Church
Beatty
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Salmadge Bros. & Co
G. H. Williamson
I. P. Morton
W. A. Mallory
Orr Drag Co
A. E. Griffith
Turner & Hodgson
E. F. Willis
O. N. Hodgson
A. H. Davison
A. L. Brooks
M. G. Michael
O. B. Petrie
Max Joseph
Dorsey & Funkenstein
Abney Brothers Co
A. H. Hodgson
Arnold Grocery Co
Hodgson Cotton Co
King & Co
J. F. Hart
Billups Phinizy
Carithers
the Athens Hardware Co
Griffeth Implement Co
Sidney Foley
Webb & Crawford
W. Fleming
John A. Darwin
O. D. Flanigen
R. Brandt
D. W. McGregor
J. T. Anderson
E. L. Smith
M. H. Skalowski
D. P. Haselton
T. J. Bhackelford
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Dean
Bessie Mell Home
Madison
Goompany
the Ordinary and Pensions
Mrs. Hadaway
F. L. Davis
Mir
Daily News
General Education Board and
Thad Boyd
Caron Forbes
Telephone CO
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