New Athens Mayor Arnold Takes Oath and Begins Council Term
Retiring Mayor Dorsey administered the oath to Robert O. Arnold as Athens reaches a new administration. Arnold and council members pledged to promote welfare and uphold lawful election standards. The new board named standing committees for finance fire alarms fire department health and other services and opened with a prayer and brief inaugural remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dorsey
Robert O. Arnold
Athens
Arnold
Doreey
Tibbetts
Dudley
Davison
Palmer
Lumpkin
Wrig
Lumpkin, Hoke
Pal Health
Tuck
Wright
Tuck, Hoke
Wright Ordnances
Hoke
LI Police
Tuck Palmer
Printing
Messrs
H. T. Tuck
E. K. Lumpkin, Jr
Momentien
J. W. Lynch
First Baptist Church
City reports show progress in 1915 year end review
The mayor and council note strong activity across city departments in 1915 with wartime challenges. Police chief L E Brooks reports 1,970 ordinance cases and 160 state arrests, plus $10,187.44 remitted to the treasurer. The file includes full departmental financials and statistics on waterworks, health, fire, and other city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Fire Department
Board of Health
Bond Commission
L. E. Brooks
Recorder’s Court
National Fed District Reports Signal Broad Business Upswing
Federal Reserve boards twelve district summaries show general improvement across the nation. Atlanta notes expansion and predicted prosperity. Richmond reports widespread trade strength with no late setbacks. New York reports unusually active trade and holiday retail strength with large orders. Chicago cites activity at an above normal level. Dallas notes unusual vigor in lumber and oil. Overall, all districts indicate an optimistic outlook.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Atlanta
Richmond
New York
Great sale opens at Jay H. Epting Co in Athens
The Jay H. Epting Co announces a major sale starting Saturday January 8 at 8 30 led by Harrison Ferguson of Blotchy Advertising Co Chicago. The sale marks planned business changes and will run for thirteen days with all current stock being cleared for newer merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay H. Epting Co
Harrison Ferguson
Blotchy Advertising Co
Chicago
Epting
Ferguson
Athens
Two Small Fires Reported in City Yesterday
Fire department responded to two small blazes yesterday at box 22 Clayton and Thomas street. A Griffeth Implement Co. motor truck caught fire causing about 25 dollars in damage. fodder incendio at Escoe Stables owned by Mr Maxwell of Lexington was extinguished with no building damage.
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Clayton and
Thomas Street
Griffeth Implement Co
Escoe
Maxwell
Lexington
Grand Jury Calls Special Session for Morning Probe
The grand jury, summoned by Judge Brand for a special term, meets at 10 oclock. It will probe cases including Will Merritt for assault and cutting Geo Mayne, Lewis Jones for shooting J C Hutchens Jr, Flip per Howard and Isaac Favors for cattle stealing, and Will Johnson and Greecey Johnson for burglary. Liquor cases may also be examined as Solicitor General Gamble prepares in his office.
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Brand
Will Merritt
Geo. Mayne
Lewis Jones
J. C. Hutchens, Jr
Flipper Howard
Isaac Favors
Will Johnson
Greecey Johnson
Gamble
Night Classes For Adults Tonight At High School
The second night session for adults begins at 7:30 at the high school. Superintendent Bond and Principal Mell will attend with Mr Hulsey in charge. Open on Tuesday and Thursday nights, the classes are part of the public school system and welcome any adult.
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Bond
Mell
Hulsey
M'Gee Convicted and Appeals in Spirits Case
Leo McGee known as Skinny McGee was tried before the recorder for alleged illegal traffic in spirits. He was found guilty and fined 100 dollars or four months, then posted bond and appealed to the superior court.
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Leo McGee
Skinny” McGee
Recorder
Dobbs Installed as Counsellor Commander of W O W Camp
W F Dobbs was elected and installed as Counsellor Commander of the Cep B Davis camp of the Woodmen of the World. Other officers were installed as well. A good attendance and about 400 members in Athens were noted.
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W. F. Dobbs
Cep. B. Davis
Woodmen of the World
Order
Athens
Secretary Merchants Association Resigns in Athens
Mr. H. Y. Bernard, who has held the position of secretary of the Athens Retail Merchants' Protective Association, has resigned. His successor will be chosen at the next meeting, Tuesday night of next week, with applications to be sent to Mr. Bernard.
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H. Y. Bernard
Athens Retail Merchants' Protective Association
Bernard
Athens Savings Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Athens Savings Bank declares a usual semiannual dividend of 15.00 dollars per share payable on demand. G. A. Mell cashier. January 4, 1916.
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G. A. Mell
Schedule Change For Central Of Georgia Train No 14
Central of Georgia announces a schedule change effective January 8. Train No 14 will depart Athens at 6 40 a m central time instead of 6 45 a m. For sale autos and delivery truck in good condition call 741. Also groceries from Geo Bolton at 718 J and country eggs from Geo Bolton at 718 J.
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Central of Georgia
Athens
Plenty Country
Geo Bolton
Compulsory Military Service Bill Proposed in England
In London the compulsory military service bill was introduced in the house of commons. It would conscript all males aged eighteen to forty-one who are bachelors or widowers without dependent children, with Ireland excluded. Labor leaders planned talks and opposition was anticipated.
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Czernowitz
Bukowina
Asquith
House of Commons
Ireland
Robert Williams
Senate Debates U S Neutrality Policy In War Time
Washington January 5 The Senate discussed international relations and neutrality in a lively session over the European war policy exports of war munitions and American travel on belligerent ships. Senators from both parties attacked and defended actions, with debate ending as Stone, chair of the foreign relations committee, noted the session was not in order.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
United States
Persia
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Homer R. Salisbury
India
McNeely
Robert Grant
Boston
London
Maltabut
Associated Press
Senate
Jones
Calfornia
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
O’gorman
New York
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Works
Stone
Fire damages basement of state buildings in Washington
A fire in Washington tonight caused about 2000 dollars in damage to the basement of the building housing the state war and navy departments. Spontaneous combustion is suspected as the cause.
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Associated Press
Washington
State, War and Navy Departments
Madison County Man Marries Athens Lady
Married Tuesday of this week, Judge Carlisle Cobb officiating, Mr. G. G. Graham of Madison county to Mrs. A. B. Teat of this city. They are well known with hundreds of friends interested in their union.
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Carlisle Cobb
G. G. Graham
Madison County
A. B. Teat
Steamer Kanawha Sinks After Pier Collision
The steamer Kanawha struck a pier nine miles south of Parkersburg Ohio river and sank. It carried thirty six passengers and a crew of forty five but the captain said he believed all were saved.
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Associated Press
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kanawha
Here
Ohio River
Arnold & Abney Produce Advertisement
Green snap beans fine egg plants large head lettuce Arnold and Abney advertise country ground buckwheat from Virginia 24-1b bags priced at 1.35 dollars and provide phone 1076 for orders.
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Arnold & Abney
Virginia
Atlanta Recall Vote Defeats Mayor Woodward
Complete unofficial tallies show a 2900 vote majority against recalling Mayor James G. Woodward in Atlanta. Early returns indicate none of the five commissioners faces recall.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
James G. Woodward
County schools report strong opening across county fronts
County Superintendent Capt T H Dozier says openings for the spring term are the best yet with Winterville High School at 165 in attendance. White and colored schools list teachers, noting shortages at St Luke Timothy and Macedonia. Deliveries handled by phone, autos and bikes. ad for meats and greens from Arnold and Abney closes the notice.
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T. H. Dozier
Winterville
St. Luke, Timothy
Macedonia
Clarke
Athens
Thomas N. Gaines
Allie Lee Harris
Emma Sue Coile
Addie Noel
Erin Coile
Tuckston
H. F. Pittard
Belmont
Elizabeth Hardman
Centerville
Verda Stynchcomb
Princeton
J. W. At
Arnold and Abney Cream Puffs Fresh Today
Arnold and Abney present fresh today a selection including cream puffs with highlights on Cocoatnuts and cranberries. The notice emphasizes availability at the shop with a focus on bakery items.
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Arnold & Abney
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BIG Epting
Chicago Adver 20 Eeling “Company
Max Joseph's Meat Department
Max Joseph's Pure Food Department
Clayton Street
Max Joseph
Pure Food Department
Grand Jury
M'Gee
Dobbs
Geo. B. Davis Camp
Merchants Association
THE
Athens Savings Bank
Geo. Bolton
England
Bessadarbia
von Papen
Franz von Papen
Falmouth
Thessaloniki
Perugia
Kingani
Lake Tanganyika
Central Africa
U. S
Woodward
Capt. Dozier
Fowlers
Frances Garbett
Normal Rural
Laura M. Elder
Oconee Heights
Mary Holliday
Norma Sorrells
Lampkin
Birdie Olley
Bethoven
Rebecca Hill
Barberville
Mary E. Woods
Model Training School
Judia C. Harris
Susie B. Barnett
Midway
Augusta Huff
Oak Grove
Lizzie O. Peek
Princi
Allenville
Mattie L. Derricote
Chetsnut Grove
Mamie L. Jones
Brooklyn
Fannie M. Lewis
Mt. Samnai
Carrie A. Whitehead
St. James
Carrie P. Hawkins
Cleveland
Inez Harris
New Shiloh
Frances A. Foster
Max Joseph’s Meat and Fish Department
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