Memorial Building to the Black Mummies of the South
The first brick order is placed for a memorial building honoring the Black Mummies of the South. The project funds a five acre site and aims to fund a real industrial school training women in cooking and men in bricklaying and farming, with moral character developed through hands-on work. Subscriptions are listed with various donors.
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Dixie
Ol' Mistis
Inc
D. Moss
E. R. Hodgson
D. P. Haselton
D. C. Barrow
W. H. Shelton
Billups Phinizy
M. A. Jenkins
J., Y. Carthers
Griffeth Imp. Co
T. P. Vincent
Harris
Possible joint debate between Hoke Smith and Judge Hart
In Atlanta the chance of a joint debate between former governor Hoke Smith and Judge John C. Hart is discussed for late July or early August at the auditorium. Smith will not issue challenges but would welcome other candidates to speak simultaneously. Hart may join. Both men are said to be friendly with no personalities expected.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
John C. Hart
Smith
Hart
Andrew Hill Fined In City Court For Assault and Battery
Henry S. West reports Andrew Hill pleaded guilty in the city court to assault and battery and chose either a forty dollar fine including costs or eight months on roads and public works. The article also discusses plans for an Old Black Mammy Memorial building in Athens with the aim to raise about five thousand dollars for construction and establish a lasting educational memorial.
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Wanda
Henry S. West
City Tax Discount Policy Announced by Treasurer
City taxes are now due and a discount is offered for early payment. Two percent is allowed for payments during the month, one and a half percent in August, and one percent in September as per the treasurer Cs W. I. Woop.
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coMg- Cs
Athens Chamber Promotes City With Illustrative Pamphlet
The Athens Chamber of Commerce issued many copies of an illustrated pamphlet showcasing Athens views and vital information for prospective citizens and investors. The publication highlights the city’s progress, quality paper and workmanship, and serves to attract inquiries about Athens. Chamber officers including President Dorsey and Secretary Brooks are praised for the project and for promoting local business and professional membership.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Dorsey
Brooks
Cong W M Howard Sees Gradual Improvement At Home
News from Lexington reports Congress man W M Howard remains in his home with a severe cold and improving slowly. He has been confined to a room and unable to speak above a whisper, forcing cancellation of planned speaking dates in Elbert county this week. He is expected to be active among constituents again next week.
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Congresman Howard
Lexington
Elbert County
For Second Time Woman Convicted in Clarke County Court
Corrinne Hunter, a colored woman, was arraigned before Judge West in Clarke county city court for a second larceny offense. She was found guilty and sentenced, receiving a fine of 53 dollars including costs or eight months in jail, after already serving eight months for theft of a skirt.
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Corrinne Hunter
City Council to Bar Exhibition of Prize Fight Pictures
Judge Young head of the Police Committee will introduce a resolution at tonight's council meeting to prevent the exhibition in Athens of photographs from the Jeffries versus Johnson prize fight. The move targets displaying fight pictures in the city.
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Judge Young
C. T. Young
McIiman
Police Committee
Athens
Jeffries John
Death of Mrs Louise Lawrence from pellagra at 30
Mrs Louise Lawrence aged 30 died yesterday afternoon from pellagra at her sister Mrs W B Head’s home 464 Dougherty Street. The funeral and burial will be today at Locust Grove where a brother resides with the casket leaving at 5 04 this morning. Rev De Lor de Leven will preach. She leaves three young children three sisters Mrs Head Mrs Jas A Clark of Macon Mrs J E Parham of Griffin and three brothers T N Hendley Cochran T J Hendley Hawkinsville W S Hendley Locust Grove. Her husband died years ago. She was a Methodist member active in church work.
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Louise Lawrence
W. B. Head
Dougherty Street
Locust Grove
de Lorde Leven
Hawkinsville
W. S. Hendley
Methodist Church
Dr L G Johnson Visited Here From Gainesville
Rev Luke G Jol, former pastor of the First Methodist church, was a visitor yesterday. He now lives in Gainesville serving as presiding elder of the Gainesville district and has been meeting with success as his district covers a large area. Friends from all denominations greeted him warmly.
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Luke G. Jolago
Gainesville
Young Harris S.8 Pichics On Friday
The Sunday school of Young Harris Memorial Methodist church plans a picnic Friday for the entire school and friends. They will ride the Gainesville Midland train at 7:15 AM to Arcade, a small station along the line. T. J. Andrew is superintendent. enrollment is large and interest strong.
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Gainesville
Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church
Masonic Convocation Called by Mt Vernon Lodge No 22
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M will hold a called convocation this evening at 8:30. Work in the E A degree. All qualified brothers urged to attend. W M Pirman Jesse B Stokely OW Sec Pro Tem
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
M- Pirtman
Jesse B
Stokely
Mr Pete Petropol Naturalized Citizen Victory
Mr Pete Petropol, identified as naturalized and an American citizen, is noted in a brief record. The entry states his naturalization papers, confirming his citizenship status.
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Pete Petropol
Petropol
Election on Clarke County tax. August third vote
Clarke county voters outside Athens city limits will decide August 3 on a special local tax under the McMichael law to fund common schools. A petition with 178 signatures urges the election, supported by residents after dispensary funds were cut by prohibition, with two thirds needed to pass.
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Clarke County
Athens
McMichael
S. B. Wingfield
Clarke
Smith to Again Manage Governor Brown’s Campaign
It is stated here that J. R. Smith will again run Governor Brown’s campaign. Though he could not be seen, friends say he has practically decided to take the management and much of the last campaign’s success was credited to him.
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Atlanta
J. R. Smith
Brown
Smith
Prohibition Enforcement Group Forms In City
An enthusiastic meeting created a new organization to aid officers enforcing the prohibition law. J A Darwin was named president with J F Hart M M Arnold G C Thomas J W Arnold and S S Smith as vice presidents and Dr N G Slaughter as secretary. Regular meetings are planned and members pledge support to arrest and convict violators.
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J. A. Darwin
Messrs
J. F. Hart
M. M. Arnold
G. C. Thomas
J. W. Arnold
S. S. Smith
N. G. Slaughter
Atl
Cotton Grading School At Georgia College In Session
The summer grading school of the department of cotton industry at the Georgia college of agriculture is well attended. It serves buyers, warehousemen, and handlers of cotton, offering a complete course in classing and grading to prepare young men for the cotton business. It also assists merchants with limited cotton purchases and teachers seeking to improve instruction on cotton’s relation to the environment.
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State College
Department of Cotton Industry
Georgia College of Agriculture
Council Meeting Set For Tonight With Eight Appeals
The regular monthly meeting of the mayor and council will convene tonight to act on several matters. Eight cases from the mayor's court are appealed and a date for trials on all cases may be fixed for one night next week.
Meigs Street School Trustees Approve Two New Rooms
The Meigs Street School trustees met yesterday and decided to add two rooms to the building. The action includes plans to install two advanced facilities with an opening expected in September. The meeting was attended by local residents.
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Meigs Street
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North Georgia Industrial School
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Colored Industrial and School
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First Methodist Church
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MR. J. R Smith
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