Great Interest In Road Meet Of 17th
The good roads convention in Athens on January 11 draws large statewide delegations from Atlanta Monroe Gwinnett Oglethorpe County Oconee County Jackson Barrow Wike Taliaferro Lincolnton and Augusta. A barbecue and talks by road authorities are planned with editorial notes from Walton News and Athens Banner urging broad attendance and a Georgia Products Dinner at the State College of Agriculture.
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Good Roads
Atlanta
Monroe
Gwinnett County
Oglethorpe County
Oconee County
Jackson
Barrow
Wikke
Taliaferro
Lincolnton
Augusta
Abney
The
News
Caldwell
Walton News
Athens
Georgia Products
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Georgia Dairymen’s and Livestock Association
State Horticultural Association
Athenians Reward Effort With Good Time Hospitality
A brief line notes that Athenians will richly reward effort with a generous welcome and enjoyable time, reflecting gratitude and social hospitality in communal gatherings.
Assessors Open Real Estate Assessments in Athens 1917
Athens citizens may inspect the 1917 real estate assessments at City Hall council chamber from 1 to 1 in the fore noon and 3 to 5 in the afternoon for ten days starting January 4. Officials include Geo H. Palmer and J. T. Anderson among others.
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Athens
Whatherly
Geo
H. Palmer
John T. Anderson
Arrest expected in Maisie Colbert murder case
Philadelphia police said an important arrest in the murder of art model Maisie Colbert is expected within 24 hours. Rumors tied the suspect to an upstate home, noting he spent large sums on the woman and traveled to Philadelphia after a lawyer's letter.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Maisie Colbert
Artis
Upstate
Stop Look Listen Band Plays Street Ball in Union Point
The Stop Look Listen theatrical company, en route from Athens to Augusta, stopped in Union Point Georgia where they turned the street into a makeshift ball park. A bystander’s baseball end bat led to unruly play and a patrolman fined each man a dollar for playing ball on the street.
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Athens
Augusta
Union Point
Georgia
Death of Macon Manufacturer Gerge W. Gantt
News from Macon reports the death of Gerge W. Gantt a prominent local manufacturer. He was well known to Athens business leaders and friends. The funeral is to be conducted today.
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Athens
Macon
Gerge W. Gantt
Red Cross Seal Sales Netted $167.77
Mrs. Julia Whitlock reports the Red Cross Seals sale brought in 167.77 this past holiday season, 42.58 more than 1915 Christmas sales. A percent of Georgia receipts will fund the fight against tuberculosis in the state.
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RED Cross
Julia Whitlock
Georgia
Two Juveniles Sentenced in City Court Theft Case
Elred Oglesby and Malachi Bell, two young Black boys, faced Judge West on theft charges. Oglesby pleaded guilty and Bell was found guilty, each receiving eight month sentences. reports suggest prior settlements on earlier occasions.
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Elred Oglesby
Malachi Bell
West
Oglesby
Bell
J Bush Auction to Offer Jewelry and Silverware in Clayton Street Sale
Mr J Bush a renowned jewelry and silverware auctioneer returns to his Clayton street store room at 163 tomorrow for a two day sale. He opens in the afternoon and continues through Saturday. Buyers seeking bargains in that line should attend.
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J. Bush
Clayton Street
Freezone Promises Easy Corn Removal Claim
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a simple remedy to lift corn or callus with fingers. The drug, sold cheaply in stores, supposedly removes all corns painlessly and without infection, appealing to women wearing high heels.
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Cincinnati
Ady
Monroe Board of Trade a Live One
The Monroe Board of Trade held its annual New Year banquet Monday night showing the group’s active stance on local development. Officers listed include A. C. Kelly president J. R. Nunnally vice president Herbert Breedlove treasurer and Albert B. Mobley secretary. Addresses by notable citizens outlined plans for new business in the coming year.
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Monroe Board of Trade
A. C. Kelly
Col Simmons Addresses Woodmen in Athens
Col W. J. Simmons of Atlanta, a high-ranking Woodmen official, delivered an engaging address to the Woodmen of Geo. B. Davis Camp in Athens. He will stay in the city today for further engagements.
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Col. Simmons
Athens
W. J. Simmons
Atlanta
Geo. B. Davis Camp
City
Federal court appointment puzzle grips Georgia politics
Atlanta January reports reveal shifting support over a Georgia federal judgeship. Sen Hardwick faces opposition to W. W. Osborne from Savannah and other strong backers push for John T. West or W. E. Thomas. The row centers on Macon and Valley opinions and party cohesion ahead of final selection.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Savannah
Osborne
Hardwick
Washington
Senator Hardwick
Chase-Board of Politics
John T. West
Thomson
Pierpont
Travis
W. E. Thomas
Valdosta
Macon
Federal Court
Hartwick
West
Judge Thomas
Thomas
Inactivity and Constipation Promote Winter Discomfort
An advertisement notes that lack of exercise in winter causes constipation and low energy with dull complexion. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative to relieve congested intestines without griping and suggests taking a dose before bed for a easy morning movement.
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Tibilia
Slavikry
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
United States Depository
Chamber of Commerce
Ashton, Stevens
Colonial Theatre
Chicago Tribune
MR. J. Bush
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