Change of Administration for City of Athens Today
Athens undergoes a political transition with the old mayor W F Dorsey and eight aldermen ending their terms at 9 am. The new administration led by Mayor elect R O Arnold will be sworn in at noon followed by the first council meeting.
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Athens
W. F. Dorsey
A. G. Dudley
R. T. Wright
Vincent Mathews
H. R. Palmer
H. P. Hinton
J. Z. Hoke, Jr
H. H. Gordon
J. F. Tibbetta
Dorsey
Messrs. Dudley
Mathews
Hinton
Gordon
Dudley
R. O. Arnold
H. T. Tuck
J. Z. Hoke
A. EK. Davison
J. F. Tibbetts
E. K. Lumpkin, Jr
Aly
Bond Commission
Vivian Martin Shubert Feature at Elite Today
Vivian Martin的 charming screen persona shines in The Little Madamoiselle at the Elite today. The Moving Picture World calls the offering altogether pleasing and tastefully presented, likely to be well liked by patrons alongside other good pictures in the program.
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Vivian Martin
Miss Brown
Hite
Change in Schedule for Central of Georgia Train No 14
Effective January 8 Central of Georgia train No 14 will depart Athens at 6 40 a m central time instead of 6 45 a m.
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Central of Georgia
Athens
Bryan protests NY witness cost in libel case
William Jennings Bryan angrily objects to New York law forcing him to travel and testify in a libel suit filed by Greek citizen Petros Tatanis against a Greek newspaper. He says he never saw the letter and doubts secrets of gunfire control were shared in the sale of battleships Mississippi and Idaho.
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Associated Press
New York
William Jennings Bryan
New York State
Petros P. Tatanis
Tatanis
Bryan
Greece
Mississippi
Idaho
Local Elks to Stage County Fair Musical Comedy
The Athens Elks plan The County Fair musical comedy to benefit the judge. A cast includes 25 school girls 25 society ladies 50 college boys and 125 children. Ross Creekmore and C D Heidler lead committees and promise a good show.
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Athens
New Night School Opens For Working Adults
The new adult night school began last night at the high school with Mr Hal Hussey in charge. Sessions will be held each Tuesday and Thursday night. Interested residents should see Superintendent Bond and attend to gain grounding in English grammar arithmetic to aid daily life and future study.
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Hal Hulsey
Bond
Athens Savings Bank declares semi annual dividend per share
The Athens Savings Bank announced its usual semi annual dividend of 15.00 dollars per share payable on demand. G A Mell cashier dated January 4 1916. Amendment to Rowland Company charter granted Judge Brand approved an amendment extending the business.
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G. A. Mell
Rowland Company
Judge Brand
Dr Hamilton Likely To Return To Athens
Dr W T Hamilton of LaGrange visits his son Fred Hamilton on Broad street and contemplates returning to Athens to reside. Many friends would welcome his return. Country Butter offered at 25c per pound or 2 pounds for 4c. Arnold & Abney.
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DR. Hamilton
Athens
W. T. Hamilton
LaGrange
Fred Hamilton
Broad Street
Hamilton
Arnold & Abney
Tribble Proposes Thank You Resolution to Henry Ford
Congressman Tribble of Georgia introduced a resolution of thanks to Henry Ford for his peace expedition. Washington dispatch notes hearings on defense begin tomorrow as the house naval committee takes up the annual naval appropriation bill. Senate considers Tillman armor plant and Philippines self government bills.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Senate Naval Committee
Tillman
Senate
Philippines
House
Wilson
United States
Representatve Tribble
Georgia
Henry Ford
Wilson to tread cautiously as submarine crisis unfolds
President Wilson returns to oversee the submarine crisis with deliberate steps. He orders consuls to verify if the Persia was torpedoed or sunk by a mine and to determine the submarine's nationality. He may address Congress after gathering full facts while Cabinet talks are delayed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Persia
Congress
St Louis Americans Sold to Ball and Federals Stockholders
The sale of the St. Louis Americans to Phil Ball and other St. Louis Federals stockholders was completed tonight per Ball's attorneys. In Chicago, the Chicago Nationals are changing hands with Charles Weeghman and Harry F. Sinclair set to acquire, announced by Sinclair and Taft. The National baseball commission paused today and plans a formal meeting tomorrow.
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Associated Press
ST Louis
St. Louis
St. Louis Americans
Phil Ball
St. Louis Federals
Ball
Chicago Nationals
Cincinnati
Charles Weeghman
Harry F. Sinclair
Sinclair
Charles P. Taft
Chicago National
National Baseball Commission
Venable Appears Succesor to Witherspoon in Mississippi Race
Meridian January 4 returns indicate W W Venable of Meridian won the race to succeed the late Representative Witherspoon in the Fifth Mississippi congressional district. Sheriff sales report multiple land transactions with buyers J H Dorsey Otto Brown E K Collins C A Vernooy J H Becker M Stern and amounts ranging from 215 to 3826 dollars.
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Associated Press
Meridian
W. W. Venable
Representative Witherspoon
Mississippi
J. H. Dorsey
Oconee Street
Otto Brown
Danielsville Road
E. K. Collins
C. A. Vernooy
Broad Street
J. H. Becker
M. Stern
Russians Step Up Pressure on Fronts in War News
Telegraphic dispatches from Petrograd report Russian forces advancing on multiple fronts including East Galicia Volhynia and near Czernowitz while German troops evacuate Czernowitz region. Austrian and Neutrals note Italian trench loss near Tolmino and Montenegrin capture of Bogievac with heavy Austrian losses.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Galicia
Vienna
Czeronowitz
Tolimno
Bogievac
Athens
Rirana
Albania
Durazzo
Tie Sea
Great Britain
Supreme Court to rule on jury duty denial for blacks
Robert Kitchens, a black man sentenced to hang in Washington country Georgia for the murder of white Hugh Brantley, seeks federal review arguing that Georgia’s lack of black jurors deprived the court of jurisdiction and violated equal protection. The defense filed a habeas corpus and appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Robert Kitchens
Washington County
Georgia
Hugh Brantley
Federal District Court
Kitchens
Kitchen
Trial Court
Turmoil Deepens as Memphis City Commission Resigns
Memphis on January 4 saw the resignations of commission members Thomas Dies and Ennis Douglas amid ongoing turbulent politics. Six election officers were indicted for alleged fraud in the latest development.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Thomas Dies
Ennis Douglas
Municipal Commission
Funeral of Miss Annie Camak Held at Emmanuel Church
The funeral for Miss Annie Camak, who died Sunday evening, was held yesterday at 11 in Emmanuel Church with Rev. Troy Beatty officiating. The Daughters of the American Revolution attended, reflecting her former regent role, followed by pallbearers H. H. Linton, Billups Phinizy, A. O. Harper, R. T. DuBose, H. C. White, and J. A. Hunnicutt Sr. Burial was at Oconee Cemetery.
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Annie Camak
Emmanuel Church
Troy Beatty
Daughters of the American Revolution
Miss Camak
Messrs
H. H. Linton
Billups Phinizy
A. O. Harper
R. T. DuBose
H. C. White
J. A. Hunnicutt
Oconee Cemetery
Notice of Assessment for Oconee Burial Fund
Athens Ga January 4 1916 you are due an assessment of 25 cents in the Oconee Burial Fund on account of the death of Mr R J Felton this must be paid at once Leave with W J Smith and Bro or pay same to St J H Mealor Nancy Hall Potatoes 25 cents the Peck Arnold and Abney
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Athens, Ga
Oconee
R. J. Felton
W. J. Smith & Bro
St . J. H. Mealor
Masons' Annuity Announces Certificate Changes
The Masons' Annuity, a $900000 southern fraternal fund, announces options to exchange certificates or keep current ones with increased dues. One third have exchanged, with a 25th deadline. The order funds widow and orphan benefits and pays quarterly checks. Leaders listed include John R. Dickey and regional directors.
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The
Masons’ Annuity
America
Atlanta
John R. Dickey
Thomas H. Jeffries
James L. Mayson
Robert E. Edwards
George M. Na Pier
Oliver L. McKay
Meridian
Miss
Charles T. Nunnally
Daniel A. Green
Birmingham
Ala
Samuel Wolf
New Orleans
Hammerstein Bankrupt Petition Filed in New York
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court against Oscar Hammerstein, impresario of grand opera, by three creditors claiming about $6,500. The filing follows a suit in equity brought against Hammerstein last March and alleges unsecured debts totaling $60,000 with assets of $40,000.
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Associated Press
New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Grand Opera Impresario
Equity
Hammerstein
Georgia Pastor and Daughter Write Hymn
Crawfordville Georgia January 4 Rev T P Burgess pastor of the Presbyterian church is the author of a new hymn Jesus at Thy Feet set to music by his daughter Frances Burgess who leads the music department of Clinton South Carolina schools. The hymn is dedicated to the Crawfordville congregation and will be published by the church.
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Crawfordville
T.P. Burgess
Presbyterian Church of
This Place
Jesus
Frances Burgess
Clinton
S. C
Crawfordville Presbyterian Church
Indian River Frut Sale and Corset Clearance Ad
An old classified item lists Indian River oranges and grapefruit, King apples from Arnold & Abney, and a renting bargain for farm crops by Dozier & Co. It also notes a Gossard corset clearance sale at 709,80 Mut. Bldg. e0d-8t.
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Indian River
King Apples
Arnold & Abney
Fifty Adult Farmers Enroll in College Short Courses
The State College of Agriculture began short courses for adult farmers with fifty men from nearly as many counties registering. Courses cover diversified farming, farm management, and livestock husbandry as part of a broader program that includes upcoming midwinter livestock, breeders, and horticultural meetings.
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State College of Agriculture
State College
Rabbits Shipped From Hall County College to Athens
The report notes Hall County College shipped 2,000 rabbits to Athens this winter and previously sent 5,000+ rabbits and squirrels from a Gainesville Midland point. The shipments were made in crates or cases of animals, indicating ongoing rabbit business.
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Hall County College
Athens
Gainesville
Comer Opens New Grocery Business on Baxter Street
Mr A F Comer announces open for business at his new Baxter street quarters. The consolidating Fears and Harper Grocery Companies now operate as A F Comer offering a large stock of fancy and staple groceries. Three bicycle and one auto delivery services will ensure prompt delivery. Phone 474 or 1071.
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A. F. Comer
Baxter Street
Fears Grocery Company
Harper Grocery Company
Comer
Specials for Wednesday Central Market Prices
Central Market advertises specials including round steak at 14c a pound and tenderloin at 15c, chop steak 12%c, mixed sausage 10c, beef roast 11c, stew beef 8c, pork 16c, pork sausage 15c, and Swift's Premium hams 19c. Groceries listed include flour sugar lard coffee oil and canned goods. Pelephone 741 D Axelrood.
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Swift
Pelephone
Axelrood
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Wales
Ireland
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Paris
Saloniki
France
Geelong
Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company
Bonvilston
Kaiser
U. S
Baralong
United States Navy
Nancy Hall
Peck
Masons
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Supreme Lodge
Dozier & Co
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