Pally Column Reflects on Soaring Comer and Carlton Growth
The piece traces changes along the Seaboard Railway corridor, praising Comer for rapid development with brick stores, water works, and banks, while Carlton is lauded for cleanliness and steady progress. It notes Broad River forks, old ferries, a proposed dam by a Northern Company, and hopes for future development of water power and transportation links.
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Krown
Smithonia
Comer
Carlton
H. H. Carton
Athens
Congress
Georgia
Aubs
Garry
Find
Omlethorpe
Mant Funty
Broad River
Apleasia
Parton
Northjoel
Anthony
1 Hoom
Eastern Star Chapter Formed in Athens Under Davis Guidance
Mrs. Nancy Heard Davis of Lexington, Past Grand Matron, assisted organizing a Selina chapter in Athens with Mrs Sidney Reaves as head. Officers installed include Worthy Matron Sidney Beaven and Worthy Patron Dorsey, with a social following and light refreshments after the ceremony.
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Nancy’ Heard Davis
Lexington
Order of Eastern Star
Athens
Selina
Sidney Reaves
Mia
Monta
Wis
Mra. Davie
Elberton
Adair
Alice Purcell
Ruth
Ethel Purcell
Esther
Applewhite
Martha
W. .L Florence
Electa
Annie Mae
Wood Bryant
Mins Mable McCrum
Gus Clarke
Jones Purcell
Olga Reaves
Marshall
Tom Forrester
Dorsey
Mra. Davis
Mra Reaves
Pea
Fie UK
Boll Weevil Experts Report at Monday Meeting
Boll weevil specialists met at the courthouse Monday morning and delivered a report to local committees on progress. Dr A M Boyle attended and fielded questions while counties reported ongoing work and ongoing funding hampering efforts. Calcium carbonate supply shortages were noted, especially in Oconut.
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Court House
A. M. Boyle
Oconut
Valdosta Water Works Fire Causes Major Damage
A Valdosta Georgia fire damaged the water works plant with estimated losses around forty thousand dollars. The blaze originated in a sawdust pile near the pumping station of Valdosta water works and spread from there. Fire crews battled the flames for hours to contain the damage.
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Valdosta
Stores Close For Fourth Of July Holiday Observance
Local shops announce closures to celebrate Independence Day with limited hours and business pauses. Officials remind residents to plan errands accordingly as crews prepare for holiday events and community gatherings.
Striking Shopmen Target Board Action Amid Rail Talks
Chicago reports say United States Labor Board labeled striking shopmen as outlaws and pressed for preventing a wider walkout affecting 400000 maintenance workers. Union leaders in Detroit signaled a conference to avert escalation while Rail executives warned of possible replacements and disruptions to passenger traffic tied to the stoppage.
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Associated’ Press
Chicago
United States Labor Board
Executive Council Union
Detroit
Hodper
Walter L. McMenimen
Dehet
Associated Press
F. Grable
Cials
Tiveness
York Central Railroat
Turrgadaj
Pavel
July Fourth Golf Tourney Plans for Cloverburst Club
The American Legion hosts a Fourth of July golf tournament at Cloverburst Country Club. Proceeding Tuesday morning, players compete for prizes with Medal handicaps and two walls for the top two scores.
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American Legion
Dante Earth
Krose
Ind
Michael's to close at 1 p m Fourth of July observance
Michael Brothers announce that their store will close at 1 p m today in commemoration of Independence Day. They will stay open in the morning and resume full operations up to one o'clock. Athens post office staff will observe the holiday with one morning carrier run and window services from noon to 1 p.m. Mr and Mrs W Bo Hartley announce the marriage of their daughter Thelma to Mr M D Maple on Yah November FE.
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Post Office
Athens Post Office
Mra. W. Bo Hartley
Tthellne
M.D. Maple
M R W A Dootson Dies After Illness In Athens
Mr William A Dootson died Monday afternoon after a three week illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 5 PM at Bernstein Brothers Chapel with interment in Oconee Cemetery. Rev Ai G Richards of Emmanuel Episcopal Church to lead. Dootson was a prominent Athens citizen born in England and long active in local affairs. He came to Athens from Philadelphia in 1878 and served on the City Council and the Board of Education. He is survived by...
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William A. Dootson
Arged Sh
Monay
Bernstein Brothers Chapel
Oconee Cemetery
Ai G. Richards
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Dootson
Athens
England
Ais
Philaars
Ian Actiing
Tn Patent
Board of Education
Dootsonix
Senator Watson's Gainesville speech canceled
A Banner report states Senator Tor Watson, due to illness at his Washington home, could not speak at Gainesville's Fourth of July celebration. Judge Marcus Bock of Atlanta was invited and accepted to replace him.
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Phimie
Sarandt
Gainesville
Atlanta
Washton
Marcus Bock
Senator Watson
Truck Driver Held After Smash-Up
Elmer Adams, a truck driver, is held for trial after a Monday afternoon crash on Pulaski Street. His truck allegedly zigzagged across the block after striking McWorter’s car, stopping only after a rapid brake. McWorter was taken to the police station for examination.
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Pulaski Street
Elmer Adams
Sali’ Bein
Retener Anton
Mc Worter
Adams
Adena
McWorter
En. Pulaski
Covington Likely to Replace Newnan in North Georgia Golf League
Covington appears set to take Newnan’s place in the North Georgia golf league after Ideal players edged West End by three points to start the season. Unclear details leave the exact lineup and dates tentative as the league begins.
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Covington
Newnan
North Georgia Golf League
West End
Illness of Bogart Resident Raised in Local Notices
R. S. Griffith of Bogart is very ill and has been the subject of concern among family and friends. Attending physicians expressed hope for recovery as his condition showed some signs of improvement yesterday.
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R. S. Griffith
Bogart
R. Griffeth
Hogart
J. H. Griffeth
Recorder Gives Hoboes Twenty Days in Stockade
The docket shows hoboes Percy Winearh and Will Loventzen receiving twenty days in the stockade. Thornton's court met Monday evening with a light police docket, the day’s other cases mostly involving city traffic ordinances.
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Percy Winearh
Will Loventzen
Recorder ‘Thornton's
Hoboes
Athens Youths Head to C A M C Camp in July
More than fifty Athens and Northeast Georgia boys left Tuesday to attend the YMCA camp between Tartulah Falls and Lake Spent. The event marks the first session for July with the YWCA to help run a girls camp at the same site later. The new Y M C A camping HQ is now ready. Six canoes and two motor boats added to a large lake setup as D D Quilian says boys will be welcomed while space lasts.
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Athens
Georgia
M. C
MC. A
D.D. Quilian
Hon M U Gean Visiting in Athens
Hon M U Gean visits Athens as Mr. Duggan announces candidacy for State School Superintendent to succeed Hon M L In. Duggan known in Athens and Clarke County, backed by friends pledging active campaign support and broad school experience. He has 29 years in public schools, 18 as county superintendent, plus state supervisor and rural school agent. He is active in Baptist circles in Georgia.
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Bummer School
Duggan
Superingeaent
Hancock County
Department of Education
Eduba‘torial Department of the
Atate
Nea
Georgia
Athena
Fred Smith Held by Prohibition Officers in Ongoing Case
Prohibition officers detain Fred Smith, a longtime offender, for violating the Volstead act. He recently completed a federal sentence and faces trial again at the next court session.
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Fred Smith
Poll Tax Payers Jump in Clarke County in 1922
Clarke County shows a sharp rise in poll tax payers in 1922, driven by woman suffrage. Total voters reach 6082, up 5466 from 1921. Whites increase from 2237 to 4823 and colored from 1280 to 2150. Only about half of taxpayers are eligible to vote this year.
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Clarke County
Bible Study Class to Pause for Summer Break
The Bible Study Class at First Church will be discontinued for the summer and resume in September.
Unclear text fragment: two men attacked man near home
Two men allegedly assaulted a Manitainan Harden near his home causing head wounds. He was unconscious in his house while the assailants were arrested.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Manitainan Harden
EU Surb Rhe
Monthy
Sailants
City Council Approves White Way Extension to Hull Street
City council agrees to extend White Way from Lumpkin Street to Hull Street after property owners led by J. H. Dozier urged the change. Officials also discuss shared funding with the county on Lumpkin to Milledge, Oconee street sanitary closet allowances, and bids for $225,000 bonds at Thursday noon meeting.
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White Way
Lumpkin Street
Hull
Clayton Street
J. H. Dozier
Dozier
Hbelmnut Place
Milledge
County Commissionera
J. M. ‘Hodgson
Henry Culp
Oconee Street
Culp
Board of Health
County Education Board Sets July Session at Courthouse
The county board of education meets Tuesday at 210.30 to open the July session. Commissioner Dozier reports little business is expected. Voich ora will be approved and routing matters addressed.
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County Board of Education
Court House
Dozier
Voichora
Inmates to Receive Barbecue at County Farm Event
The county board of commissioners plans a traditional Fourth of July barbecue at the county farm Tuesday. Inmates and prisoners will attend alongside county residents, a longstanding custom eagerly anticipated by participants.
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Piere
Board of County Commissioners
Fara
Clalz
Ordinary's Court Held Monday
Monday was court day for Ordinary Orr at the courthouse. The docket saw few items, with administrators appointed and little action noted on the docket for salvation.
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Orr
Negro Youth Bound Over for Alleged Ice Pick Attack
James Heard, a Black youth, charged with assault with intent to murder Nicky Manos, proprietor of Manos Greek restaurant. Bound over to Superior Court under $640 bond after Monday preliminary hearing before Justice Milton Thomas. The attack occurred about 11:20 A.M. as Manos was closing his business and walking home after dismissing the youth.
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James
Nicky Manos
Inet
Superior Court
Justee
Milton Thomas
Manos
Athens Celebrates Fourth Independence Day With Varied Festivities
Athens observes its fourth anniversary with a broad program of entertainment and patriotism. The event features war films, public speaking, baseball, fireworks, a parade, and a large American Legion-led celebration beginning at nine in the morning and continuing through the day.
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Munsun
Buckwood
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Cosme
George Fuels
Madison
Scotts
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Longs
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Griffiths
Tos
Sthens
Mevboard
Colbert
Nancy Davis
Valdosta, Ga
Clos- Laer
Whlaou
UPL Board
Michael's
Will
W. A. Dootson
Tor Watson
C. A
Graham
Uriellen
Chaaltee
Turner
Mrg
MU Ugean
Department. of Education and
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Council
Hull ST
Lumpkin
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Conpinite
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Dan Bandle
Gil
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Gomes
Joon
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