Bruce Named Bibb County Schools Superintendent
Charles H. Bruce, last year with the Georgia Normal school at Athens, is elected superintendent of Bibb county schools to succeed C. B. Chapman who resigned. Bruce, a 1892 Enery College graduate, previously built strong schools in Eatonton and Augusta before joining the Georgia Normal school a year ago. The salary for the post is $2,400 annually.
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Macon
Charles H. Bruce
Georgia Normal School
Athens
Bibb County
C. B. Chapman
Board of Education
Bruce
Enery College
Eatonton
Augusta
Linton's Spring Water Ad Promises Comfort in Heat
An old advertisement claims humid weather causes discomfort and bilious feelings, urging readers to drink Linton's Spring Water to purify the body and keep tissues healthy. It advises keeping a bottle on hand and provides a phone line for particulars.
Fresh Sunday Eatables Ad Promotes Local Produce
A local ad urges customers to call 1176 for fresh Sunday supplies. It lists tender corn at 20¢ a doz, okra 7 1-2c a qt, large new potatoes 20c per peck, English peas 7 1-2c qt, tomatoes from Jossey's garden 12 1-2c qt, large beets 12c per bunch, squash 1 1/2c lb, three fries for a dollar, young hens 3 1/2 to 4 lbs at 45¢, and large white onions at 8c.
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Jossey’s Garden
Nails and nails urged for West End Baptist children's service
A quirky church notice invites children to a special service at West End Baptist on Sunday at 4 PM requiring a nail for admission. Adults may attend with a nail or any wire nail, prompting readers to bring nails and even a nap, with Arnold & Abney and phrases about green bell peppers and a bankruptcy auction at Wilson Drug Store.
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West End
Athens Adopts New American LaFrance Afire Truck
The mayor and city council tested yesterday a new fire auto truck from American LaFrance Co. The machine, with hoses ladders and fighting gear, climbed hills and reached sixty miles per hour with full equipment. Demonstrator Mr Feagin will train firefighters over several days ensuring quick responses.
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American-La- France Co
H. J. Rowe
BR. F. Woods
C. T. Young
H. R. Palmer
E. H. Youngkin
Dorman
Mewsom
Feagin
Clarke County
Winterville
Athens
Second City Tax Payment Due July Fifteenth
The second payment of city taxes for the present year is due on July fifteenth. Citizens who paid the first April payment should settle the second before the first to avoid fi fas. Delinquent payments between the 15th and 31st incur added penalties and levies on property.
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Fifa
Auction sale today at Wilson Drug Co
Today at 11 a.m. a trustee sale annuls stock including colognes liniments soaps tooth powder patent medicines and other drug supplies. Big bargains offer home prices. Be on hand promptly for bargains in all drug store articles at Colonial.
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Wilson Drug Store
Clayton Street
King’s New Discovery
Slass
Wilson Drug Co
Wolver M. Smith
Better Schedules for Southern R R Athens to Tallulah Falls
Athens Chamber of Commerce held a large meeting to press rail schedule improvements on five lines. The Southern Railway was urged to provide a faster Tallulah Falls to Athens connection, with a goal of reducing travel time from around four hours to one. The group also pushed for 350 to 400 new members and a $4000 fund to hire a freight rate expert to boost local business interests.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Tallulah Falls
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Messrs
Strickland
Dozier
Hodgson
Fall Seasor
City Officials Back County Unit Plan For Schools
City council approves plan for county unit school system as aldermen consolidate votes in First ward race. John D. Mell reports the proposal, awaiting legislative action. The council also adopts granolithic sidewalk assessments on Prince avenue and prepares memorial resolutions for late Alderman Richards and former Chief J S McKie. Meeting adjourned to Tuesday at 6:30 for more appeals.
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John D. Mell
Board of Education
Mell
Woods
Wright
Prince Avenue
Richards
J. S. McKie
Alderman Foster
Real bull fight Majestic shows modern arena spectacle
At the Majestic today a feature two reel film presents a bull fight as seen in Mexico City with arena action and mounted fighters. A second reel offers a different style and a baritone song performance The Vale of Dreams. Auto contest votes rewarded by ten cent admissions.
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the Majestic
Mexico
Majestic
Allen
Vale of Dreams
Warning to Contestants at Athens Picture Houses
Managers of the Majestic Elite and Lyric in Athens Ga forbid any soliciting for ballots inside or around their three picture houses in the automobile contest. Going through the houses with contestants or children to solicit votes is now strictly banned. Athens Ga July 12 1912. Mr and Mrs C M Young traveled to Wrightsville Beach for a few days. Addie and Della Young of Macon visit grandparents Mr and Mrs C T Young.
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Athens
Hate
Majestic
Lyric
ELITE
Addie and
Della Young
Macon
Mrs. C.T. Young
Wright Captures First Ward Alderman Seat
In the First ward election to fill the late Alerman Richards term, R. T. Wright defeated A. G. Dudley by 95 to 71. Wright, a known young businessman and former council member, secured broad support and a strong city record. Dudley thanked supporters, noting late entry hindered his campaign.
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R. T. Wright
Wright
Dudley
Alerman Richards
A. G. Dudley
Childs Cafe Coming to Athens Center District
Childs Cafes popular in New York and Atlanta set to open in Athens next Monday noon in the former Hagle Cafe site near the campus. The Athens location will offer specialty coffee with white waiters and French cooks, aiming for high service and a creditable upscale atmosphere. Arnold & Abney advertise ripe peaches 15c per basket and Ralston’s Breakfast Food 10c along with fresh okra and butter beans.
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New York
Atlanta
Childs
Athens
Jim Jones
Moon
Fund Drive Opens Subscriptions for Governor Wilson Campaign
The Banner announces a public subscription drive to raise funds for Governor Wilson’s presidential campaign. Georgia espouses support with a goal of at least twenty thousand dollars, urging Athens and Clarke County residents to contribute. Notable donors listed include H. J. Rowe and Judge A. J. Cobb as the fund grows.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Georgia
Athens
Clarke County
H. J. Rowe
A. J. Cobb
Baptismal Services At West End Baptist Church
A baptismal service will be held at West End Baptist Church after the 8:30 p.m. services. Several candidates for membership will receive the sacrament of baptism during the revival week. Tonight marks the final revival service and all are invited.
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West End Baptist Church
Athens Motorcycle Club Postpones Cross-Country Trip
The Athens Motorcycle Club delayed its planned cross country tour to Augusta for about twenty five members due to severe weather. The trip will likely occur next week with Augusta's club prepared to host. Children 5c today at Colonial.
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Athens Motorcycle Club
Augusta
Augusta Club
Athens
Weather shows scattered showers across southeastern states
The Weather report notes local showers in the past 24 hours mainly in the eastern cotton belt including Georgia and the Carolinas. Rain extended north along the Atlantic coast, with heavy amounts in Knoxville Atlantic City Boston Moorhead and Winnipeg. Highs reached 98 at North Platte and 90 at Denver and Boston.
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Cotton Belt
Georgia
Carolinas
Atlantic
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Knoxville
Atlantic City
Boston
Moorhead
Winnipeg
Colorado
Utah
Southwest
Canadian Northwest
Mississippi
North Platte
Oklahoma
Denver
George
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State Normal
Children At
Colonial Today
Arnold & Abney
Colonial
R. R. Athens
C. M. Young
Wrightsville Beach
Ralston’s
Fresh
Okra
Hutter Beans
Banner
West End Church
Motorcycle Club
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