Sims Estate Bill Lets Heirs Claim Railroad Land Value
The Georgia house appropriations committee favorably reports a bill to pay Sherman J. Sims heirs 1175.40 for land in the old Northeastern Railroad right of way. The land was for life transportation. after the road sale to the Southern, passes were not honored. The committee also backs a measure to appoint three assessors to value corporate property for tax purposes.
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Atlanta
Appropriations Committee
House
Sherman J. Sims
Northeastern
Sims
Athens District Conference Opens in Washington
Rev W L Pierce presided as Athens District Conference opened at the Washington Methodist church. Rev J W Morris preached a direct practical sermon setting the tone for the next days of work. Washington welcomed the delegates and prayers were held at First Methodist with local residents Welcomed. Mr and Mrs Willie Walker arrive from Pittsburg to reside here. Mr and Mrs W S Callaway celebrate the birth of a son.
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Washington, Ga
Athens
Methodist Church
W. L. Pierce
J. W. M.morris
First Methodist Church
Laura Speer
Stephen’ Son
Willie Walker
Pittsburg
What the Daisy Said at the Elite Today
Biograph picture What the Daisy Said features a gripping plot and strong contrasts. The Elite offers flawless photography and a half hour of real pleasure. See the Daisy Said today for entertainment and nostalgia.
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Elite
Mrs J Chamberlin Buys Harawa Building
Mrs J Chamberlin purchases the Harawa Building as reported. the article mentions Mr E R Hodgson in relation to the deal with details not fully shown.
Party 10 Visit Camp Saturday
Ir Heidler prepares a visit to the Young Men’s Christian Association camps near Tallulah Falls while the camp is in operation. The party departs next Saturday, stays through Sunday, and joins Mr Forbes’s charge on the Chatooga River. The excursion draws many young people eager to hear camp letters about fishing and recreation.
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Ir. Heidler
Young Men's Christian Association
Tallulah Falls
Forbes
Chatooga
Southern Baseball Results Confusing Clip From Southern Circuits
Reported scores and pairings from southern baseball games show Fitzsimmons and Erloff for New Orleans 6 12 0 with Maxwell and La Fitte. Umpire Hart. Chattanooga Montgomery game ended early due to rain. Memphis Mobile postponed.
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Fitzsimmons
Nashville
New Orleans
Case
Erloff
Maxwell
la Fitte
Hart
Chattanooga-Montgomery
Memphis-Mobile
Tweedy elected mayor of Eatonton
Eatonton Georgia July 12 The Democratic primary results in J R Tweedy’s unanimous election as mayor. Tweedy longtime alderman and cotton merchant head of J R Tweedy Co widely known in Georgia for sixteen years of city progress.
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Eatonton
J. R. Tweedy
Tweedy
Georgia
Mr. Tweedy
J. R Tweedy & Co
Georgia House Ratifies Federal Income Tax Measure
The Georgia House approved the federal income tax by 125 to 44, with the amendment already passed by the Senate. Governor's signature will seal Georgia’s move as more states consider ratification toward a national law. Debates spanned multiple days with speeches before the 11:20 vote.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Georgia
Shackelford Seeks Georgia Attorney General Office
Col Shackelford announces candidacy for Attorney General with a promising campaign outlook. He cites legislative service and educational work at the university, pledging active county by county outreach through August 28.
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Georgia
Col. Shackelford
Tal
Colored Knights of Pythias Parade Honors Confederate Monument
A mile long parade of the colored Knights of Pythias in Athens drew crowds of diverse races. The march was noted for precision and order as the leading company, near the Confederate monument, halted to hear the band play Dixie and the line render a present arms salute, earning cheers from white onlookers.
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Colored Knights of Pythias
Confederate Monument
Athens
Col
Lege Avenue
Federal Building
City Hall
Dixie
Three Thousand Negroes Host Fraternal Convention in Athens
About 3,000 African American men and women from Georgia cities gather in Athens for a fraternal convention. The event proceeds with orderly crowds on streets and trolley cars, and no arrests or docketed cases have occurred. The assembly is praised as a model of disciplined leadership and exemplary membership.
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Athens
Georgia
Senate adopts resolutions on Panama Canal Exposition and Texas engine
Atlanta, July 12. The Georgia senate approved two resolutions of general interest. Senator Harrell backed a Panama Canal Exposition and endorsed New Orleans as the expo site. Senator Longley urged preserving the historic engine Texas. Senator May introduced a bill to amend street railway regulations to allow.
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Senate
Harrell
New Orleans
Longley
Texas
May
Southern Commercial Congress to Hold Atlanta Convention
Atlanta notes say the executive committee will meet in Atlanta later this month with Atlanta chamber representatives to plan a major Southern Commercial Congress convention. The organization pools prominent southern businessmen and expects several hundred delegates, making it one of the year's key events.
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Ern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Southern Comercial Congress
South
Athens Grays set for Elberton series and Bowman clash
The Athens Grays depart for Elberton to play three games with the Elberton Stars this afternoon and again Thursday and Friday. Next week they travel home for three games with Bowman, who boast a tough squad. The team seeks additional subscriptions to fund gear and travel, hoping for city support as usual.
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Athens Grays
Elberton
Elberton Stars
Grays
Heath
Bowman
Bowmanites
Herty Field
Athens
Elks Barbecue Crowd Promises Georgia Barbecue Flavor
The Elks lodge invites the community to a barbecue from 5 to 10 59 PM presenting a Georgia style cue with meats stew and trimmings. The event emphasizes fellowship and local lodge activities tonight.
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Lodge of Elks
Georgia
Southern life insurers show growth and assets jump
The Georgia State Mutual Life Insurance Company of Rome reports strong gains with net assets rising from 1 981 841 68 to 2 773 747 35 and income up 19 percent in the last year. Loans to policyholders reached 386 936 27 while death claims paid totaled 380 800 83 in the same period.
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Atlanta
Southern Life
Wright
Georgia
State Mutual Life Insurance Company
Rome
C. R. Potter
State Mutual
South
Y M C A Camp Near Tallulah Falls Reports Healthy Week
Letters from the YMCA camp at Tallulah Falls along the Chatooga River describe a healthy group of thirty or so from the area. Daily running and racing precede prize plans for best eating, with abundant mountain fish, fine bathing, and enjoyable field day events. No one is sick or homesick.
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Tallulah Falls
Chatooga
Georgia-North Carolina
Boundary Line
Judge Brand’s Chamber Session Disposes Dozens of Gwinnett Cases
Judge Charles H. Brand held court at chambers despite rheumatism. Several motions for new trials were denied in cases from Gwinnett and Jackson counties including Will Mary Jane Consart et al and Moore vs Merryman. The docket included Foote vs McConnell and Deadwyler, Williford & Co. vs Martin, with one verdict granting a new trial for Leckle vs Gee.
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Charles H. Brand
Chambers
Mary Jane Consart
Gwinnett County
Moore
Miss Merryman
Col. I. L. Oakes
Col. M. D. Irvin
J. P. McConnell
Gwinnett Superior Court
Thessrs
J.A. Perry
Horton Wilson
Atlanta
Mr. Foote
O. A. Nix
I. L. Oakes
McConnell
Deadwyler, Williford & Co
L. J. Martin
Jackson Superior Court
Thrasher
Messrs. Ray & Ray
Center
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Bibb
Washington
E. R. Hodgson
Mr. Heidler
Tallulah
Lola Burch
Bertah Hirsch
Mamie Smith
Rowena Hill
J. E. Cook
May O'Neal
Siloam, Ga
George Collins
College Avenue
J. B. Toomer
Miss Ruth
Charleston
Mrs. W. S. Calloway
Lynwood Park
R.hle
T. J. Shackelford
Judge Hart
Sackleford
Genereo A Lo
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta News Notes
the Executive Committee of the South
Deccal Lodge
Watt Baby
Southern Insurance
Iowa
Cummins
C. H. Brand
J. C. Jester
Wrightsville Beach
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