Georgia Grand Commandry Conclave Comes to Athens
The Georgia Grand Commandry selects Athens for its May meeting. The masons of Masbury are praised as generous and jovial leaders, with Athens chosen after backing from the mayor, council, chamber of commerce, and others. The event showcases the Classic City’s hospitality and historic beauty.
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Georgia
Grand Commandry
Athens
Masbury
Athens Knights
Chamber of Commerce
Col Hamilton Dies A Prominent Georgia Trustee
Col D B Hamilton of Rome died at his home yesterday afternoon after a period of ill health. A trustee of the University of Georgia he was a respected and well known figure in the state and in this city with many friends.
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Rome
University
D. B. Hamilton
Col. Hamilton
University of Georgia
Bone Bound Over For Mortgage Horse Sale Charge
Before Judge Foster a small man named Bone received a commitment trial and was bound over to the higher court on a charge of selling mortgaged property. The alleged offense involved a horse mortgaged to Mr. White for provisions and supplies.
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Foster
Bone
White
East Athens Lady Undergoes Cancer Operation
Friends report Mrs. C. G. Parnell has undergone cancer surgery and is now in a fair way to recovery.
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East Athens
C. G. Parnell
Railroad merger rumblings reach Statesboro in column
An inside tip hints at a major railroad merger involving Georgia and Florida lines. A direct line from Augusta to Savannah may form, linking with Savannah, Augusta and Northern and Savannah and Statesboro railways toward Cuyler, with connections to Seaboard Air Line. A union station at South Main Street is also rumored, with many awaiting the outcome.
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Otta
Florida
Statesboro
Georgia and
Augusta
Savannah
Stevens’ Crossing
Cuyler
Seaboard Air Line
South Main Street
Central of Georgia
Northern
Rev H C Compton Buys Thornton Stock and Fixtures
H C Compton of Compton and Wilson buys the fixtures and stock of the Thornton cafe and opens the Clayton street location next to Wootten's Book store. He leases the building for over four years and will run the cafe in addition to his drug business with Dr Wilson.
Phone 1707 Chester
A brief notice notes a lively interest around a subject at the Crystal today framed as an informal IMP event titled Phone 1707 Chester. The piece hints at suggestive interaction and ample curiosity surrounding the topic.
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Crystal
Chester
Mr M M Arnold Improves After Richmond Surgery
Messages from the bedside report Mr M M Arnold steadily improving after an appendicitis operation in Richmond last Friday. He withstood the operation well and is now on the road to recovery, much to the delight of his many friends.
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M. M. Arnold
Richmond
Bloomfields Return from Augusta
Dr and Mrs Bloomfield returned from Augusta Sunday and were welcomed home by relatives and neighbors.
Glee Club Dazzles Winder Audience in Opera House
The YMCA Glee Club performed a duplicate program in Winder last night, mirroring Athens last week. The crowd gave a hearty reception praising the singers and their music, showing strong appreciation that was evident throughout the performance.
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Athens
Winder
Y. M. C. A. Glee Club
Demosthenian Society Announces 110th Anniversary Winner
Millard Lewis, senior law class, won the contest held in the college chapel and will serve as anniversarian for the Demosthenian Literary Society at commencement. John Powell, senior academe class, placed second and will be master of ceremonies for the anniversary. Phi Kappa society also plans to have their speaker Wednesday.
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Demosthenian Society
College Chapel
Millard Lewis
Demosthenian Literary Society
John Powell
Phi Kappa Society
Mitchell Undergoes Delicate Operation in Atlanta
Mr. Wich B. Mitchell of this city was Sunday operated on at the Tabernacle Infirmary in Atlanta. The surgery was delicate and serious and he remains quite ill with an expected recovery of several weeks. Authorities report the condition precarious though not fatal, and friends here and of Mrs. Mitchell hope for improvement.
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Wich B. Mitchell
Tabernacle Infirmary
Atlanta
Georgia Doctors Visit Athens On Hookworm Study
Dr D H Dobbs and Dr S A Jacobs of the Georgia State Board of Health were in Athens on duty related to a Rockefeller commission hookworm investigation. They toured the University of Georgia, State Normal School, and city public schools. Washington reports seven to eight million Americans affected. Georgia likely heavily affected as well. The outcome of their findings is awaited with interest.
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D. H. Dobbs
S. A Jacobs
Georgia State Board of Health
Athens
Rockefeller Commission
University of Georgia
State Normal School
City
Washington
United States
Georgia
Last Chance Dinner Set at Majestic Theater Tonight
Today is the final opportunity to claim a free dinner set at the Majestic theater. The management will present the last set to tonight's audience, a popular perk already drawing crowds. A new feature is shown, a thrilling film titled The Red Man's Revenge, described as good.
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Majestic Theater
The
Majestic
the Majestic
Junior Cabinet meeting at Denmark Hall highlighted by enthusiasm
The Univer sity Junior Cabinet held a spirited gathering last night in Harold Meyér’s room at Denmark Hall. The twelve member class group meets biweekly and featured strong talks and engaged discussion on a Georgia topic with notable participation.
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Diversity
Denmark Hall
Harold Meyér
Georgia
Post
Missionary Dr Henry M Woods to Speak at Multiple Georgia Venues
Dr Henry M Woods of the Southern Presbyterian church will speak tonight at seven at the University of Georgia library. He again lectures Wednesday at 4 PM at the First Presbyterian church prayer meeting and at 6 30 PM at the State Normal School. Known for evangelizing China he is praised as an excellent speaker. All are invited to attend.
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Henry M. Woods
Southern Presbyterian Church
University of Georgia
First Presbyterian Church
State Normal School
Woods
China
Negro fugitive brought back to Athens for trial
Jake Owens, a former Athens restaurant operator, fled to Greenwood South Carolina to avoid charges of unlawful liquor selling. He was located, brought back by Bailiff Frank Wood, and given a preliminary hearing before Judge Foster. Owens was bound over on $200 bail to answer to higher courts.
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Athens
Jake Owens
Greenwood
S. C
Frank Wood
Foster
Superintendent of Central of Georgia Railway Visits Athens
Mr. W. B. McMillan, superintendent of the Central of Georgia Railway, spent several hours in the city yesterday. He praised Athens for its enterprise and public spirit during his visit to the local company offices.
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W. B. McMillan
Central of Georgia Railway
Athens
Fate's Turning featured in Biograph at the Elite
In the Augusta Herald a Biograph today at the Elite is announced with the feature Fate's Turning. Mrs. W. W. Brand of Athens was among yesterday's visitors to the city.
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W. W. Brand
Athens
City
Augusta
Personal tax plan praised for steady city revenue
Assessors outline a revised tax schedule with one third due in April and the rest in four months. The change contrasts with Atlanta practice of quarterly payments and aims to ease cash flow, retire bonds, and reduce interest costs. Citizens and large taxpayers favor the plan as simpler and more regular for budget needs.
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Atlanta
Music leader Mr. Ruby accepts Memphis church call
The First Baptist Church in Athens loses its choir director and music supervisor Mr. Ruby to Central Church in Memphis. He leaves after two years of service where he composed popular solos and chaired the music program. His departure follows offers from Beaumont and Houston and a larger role at Central University Iowa. Memphis secures him and his family amid farewell regrets from Athens friends.
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First Baptist Church
Ruby
Amily
Jenkens
Beaumont
Tex
Houston
Dr. Jenkens
Central University
Iowa
Conservatory
Central Church of Memphis
Athens
Memphis
Music Festival Association
Mr. Joe H. Bishop Returns to Athens After Injuries
Joe H. Bishop of this city, injured in a railroad crash between Chester and Lancaster South Carolina last week, is en route to Athens today after being discharged from hospital.
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Joe H. Bishop
Athens
Chester
Lancaster
S. C
Fresh Eggs on sale at Arnold and Abney
Bargain price 25 cents for today only on fresh country eggs. Arnold and Abney offer the deal and provide contact by phone 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
Royal Scarlet Coffee Advertised by Athens Agents
A historical advertisement notes Royal Scarlet coffee as essential for a good breakfast. It lists a price of 35 per pound or 3 for $1.00 and identifies Arnold & Abney as the sole agents for Athens.
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Arnold & Abney
Athens
Sealshipt Oysters Marketed by Arnold and Abney
The advertisement promotes Sealshipt Oysters praised as genuine from Arnold and Abney as Athens agents. It emphasizes the oysters’ named branding and urges buyers to purchase through the Athens representatives.
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Arnold & Abney
Athens
Young Married Man Sought for Mercantile Work
Classified ad seeking a young married man to work immediately in any mercantile business. Applicant should be competent. Contact A. D. L. care of Banner. Also available for rent: three connecting rooms, furnished or unfurnished, 640 Meigs St., phone 712.
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Banner
Meigs St
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