County schools begin two month summer terms this week
Six white schools in the county and all the colored schools started two month summer terms this week. White schools opening included Lamkin's Bethaven Hinton Brown Hodge's Fowler's and Barberville. Attendance reported to county superintendent Capt. T. H. Dozier showed excellent enrollments.
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Lamkin’s
Bethaven
Hinton Brown
Hodge's
Fowler's
Barberville
T. H. Dozier
Miss Frances Powell Died Yesterday in Athens
The death of Miss Frances Powell occurred yesterday morning at her parents’ Cloverhurst avenue home. A longtime Athens City Schools teacher and Sunday school worker, she was beloved by students and friends. Funeral today at five thirty at the Cloverhurst residence with pallbearers listed. Her memory is honored as a gentle, devoted figure who brightened lives.
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Frances Powell
Methodist
Cloverhurst Avenue
Oconee Ceme
Messrs
W. P. Price
S. V. Sanford
T. W. Reed
J. G. Pains
T. W. Morton
Fred Haselton
Howard McWhorter
Russell Patterson
H. H. West
Three Fight Led to Arrests in Disorderly Conduct Case
Three men were arrested after fights sparked disorderly conduct charges. The defendants named are Ullian Brooks alias Lan Jackson Gran Johnson and a third man nicknamed Screw Brown. Johnson claimed he acted as peacemaker and Brown supported that, while an officer testified he knocked a woman down. The case is set for morning before Judge Price.
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Uillian Brooks
Lan Jackson
Gran Johnson
Screw
Brown
Johnson
Price
Reverend George Telford Takes Kentucky Pastorage
Reverend George Telford and his family left Commerce for Pista Kentucky where he accepted the call to become pastor of the Presbyterian church He formerly led Commerce church and studied at Princeton University last year He is a graduate of the University of Georgia
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George Telford
Commerce
Pista
Kentucky
Telford
The
Presbyterian Church
Commerce Church
Princeton University
University of Georgia
Mystery stabbing shocks Athens as second colored woman harmed
At midnight a mysterious black assailant stabbed the wife of prominent Athens plumber William Holbrook in their Broad Street yard. The attack follows another stabbing of Ola Williams last Friday. Police, aided by bloodhounds, searched the area through the morning, while the injured woman, described as respectable, remains under medical care.
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William Holbrook
Broad Street
Ola Williams
Holbrook
Athens
Expert Advisory Board 10 List of Well Known Inventors
Washington July 13 mobilization of the country’s inventive genius to aid naval problem solving as proposed by Secretary Daniels was discussed by army and navy officials. Thomas Addison was named head of the civilian advisory board with broad approval. Names suggested included Steinmetz Maxim Wright Lake Bell Hammond Jr among others.
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Asociated Press
Washington
Daniels
Army
Navy
Thomas Addison
Sec
Retary Daniels
Charles P. Steinmetz
Hudson Maxim
Orvilla Wright
Simon Lake
Alexander Graham Bell
John Hayes Hammond, Jr
Thaw Sanity Trial Nears Jury with Hypnosis Claim
Alienist testifies Thaw tried to hypnotize him during testimony as state witnesses declare Thaw insane. Judge maintains order while doctors from Matteawan confirm paranoia and constitutional inferiority. Stanchfield says no new witnesses for Thaw.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry K. Thaw
John B. Stanchfield
Thaw
Austin Flint
State
Hendrick
Planned attack on Milledgeville state farm alarmens militia
Reports indicate a planned attack on the state prison farm at Milledgeville where Leo M. Frank serves life for Mary Phagan murder. Georgia Adjutant General Nash ordered three militia companies ready and police guards were posted on roads from Atlanta and Marietta. Situation remained quiet.
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State Farm
Frank
Associated Press
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Georgia
Nash
Georgia National Guard
Major Wheeler
Macon
Marietta
Smith
State
World War Cost Report Reveals Massive Daily Expenditure
The Georgian cites William Michaelis estimates of 21,770,000 men and 2,108 warships engaged daily at about 42.25 million dollars in costs. Germany Austria and Turkey total 8.95 million men. Allies 12.82 million. Grand daily outlay approx 42.25 million.
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William Michaelis
Berlin
Germany
German Empire
Great Britain
France
International News Service
Asquith
Gerat Britain
Wilson plans cabinet review of German U.S. war note
President Wilson plans to return to Washington to lay the Germany submarine dispute before his cabinet as the United States considers a new note. Secretary Tumulty released the telegrams denying any decision yet, with advisers diverging only on timing and firmness of U.S. demands. Meanwhile citizens nationwide urged the policy of upholding American rights in the war zone.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Cornish
New Hampshire
Tumulty
Lansing
United States For Freedom
Clarke County Choir Schedules Summer Students Benefit
The Clarke county choir will give an afternoon concert next Sunday at the Baptist Tabernacle to benefit the summer school students. Last week a larger hall was sought but space was limited. the Tabernacle offers ample room for the event.
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Clarke County
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Tabernacle
Third Supervisor for Third Week Leads Summer Institute
Prof. M. L. Duggan of Sparta guides a series of afternoon institutes at the State Normal school for teachers at the summer school. Previous weeks featured Prof. Land and Prof. Martin with Miss Parish to lead next week.
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M. L. Duggan
Sparta
State Normal School
Fri. E. Land
J. O. Martin
Miss Parish
Loss of Pocketbook Hits Officer on Virginia Ave Route
Police officer R. H. Wier misplaced a pocketbook between city headquarters and 113 Virginia Ave containing $30 to $50 and receipts from various parties. Investigators hope a crew worked on may recover the item, with the finder likely unaware of its owner.
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Uate
Virginia Avenue
R. H. Wier
Polo Headquarters
Fronts report gains near Souchez and Krasnik
German claims of progress near Souchez and a French air raid on German lines of communication mark Western Front reports. In the east Russians counter attacked Austrians near Krasnik and seized hills north of the town waiting for fresh moves.
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Associated Press
London
Souchez
Woevre
Krasnik
von Mackenson
Balkans
Balkan
Romania
Russia
Galicia
Buckowina
Charles Neighbor Returns From Month of Daily Singing
Charles Neighbor son of the Baptist Tabernacle pastor completed a month long stretch of daily singing leading evangelistic choruses across the state. He directed services at his father's church this Sunday and performed solos during the period.
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Charles Neighbor
the Baptist Tabernacle
Mr Frank Harper Conducting Tour From Carolinas to San Francisco
Mr Frank Harper long noted as Ra leigh Township Graded Schools superintendent writes from this city about Tour No 6 of the Gattis Tourist Agency leaving the Carolinas for San Francisco August 2nd passing through Athens August 3rd He invites Athens residents who wish to join the party to contact him directly for arrangements.
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Frank Harper
Raleigh Township
North Carolina
Tam
Gattis Tourist Agency
Carolinas
San Francisco
Athens
University Trustees and Presidents Present at Atlanta Meeting
Judge Hamilton McWhorter and H J Rowe of the trustees joined Chancellor Barrow and Presidents Soule and Pound in Atlanta. They met yesterday in the state capitol library and appeared before the joint committee on appropriations to present claims of the university system.
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Hamilton McWhorter
H. J. Rowe
Barrow
Soule
Pound
Atlanta
State Capitol
Joint Committee On Appropriations
Farmers Meetings For Present Week
Extension workers from the State College of Agriculture conduct farmers conferences this week in Bibb Screven Burke Washington Sandersville Baldwin and Putnam at Eatonton with leaders Messrs Burson Blackburn G W Firor and Irwin. A Route No 2 team including Messrs Hirlman McHatton and Starr covers Contra Newnan Carroll Haralson Buchannan Paulding Cobb Powder Springs and Fayette counties.
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State College of Agriculture
Bibb
Screeven
Burke
Washington
Sandersville
Baldwin
Putnam
Eatonton
Messrs
Burson
Blackburn
G. W. Firor
Irwin
Town of Barnett Shoals Incorporation Bill Filed
Legislation from Oconee County representatives introduces a bill to incorporate the town of Barnett Shoals. Athens shows considerable interest in the local measure as published in legislative reports.
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Barnett Shoals
Oconee County
Athens
Restoration of normal conditions in Mexico City advances
Advices from the state department say the Carranza authorities are restoring normal conditions in Mexico City rapidly. Direct train service between Mexico City and Vera Cruz is resumed. Carranza reports sending food to the capital for the destitute. General Villa says his troops captured Queretaro, isolating O’Bregon’s Carranza forces from Vera Cruz.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
State Department
Vera Cruz
Carranpee
General Villa
Queretaro
O'Bregon
Paving Plans Move Forward on Prince Avenue
The city will pave Prince avenue with 3700 barrels of Portland cement after favorable approval by the Mayor and council. The city engineer seeks bids to supply the cement at once and the project aims to start soon after delivery. The county will provide day labor teams and sand, with paving from Chase street to the State Normal school.
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Prince Avenue
Jefferson
Mitchell's Bridge
Chase Street
State Normal School
American State Bank Re-Elects Directors for Ensuing Year
The annual meeting of the America State Bank stockholders reported steady growth in deposits and resources. The board re elected Included Howell Erwin J Warren Smith W C Jordan L F Edwards Walter H Jones Thos H Nickerson Jno J Wilkins M G Nicholson and Judge Chas H Brand with J Y Carthers added as director for the coming year.
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The
America State Bank
Messrs. Howell ©. Erwin
J. Warren Smith
W. c. Jordan
L. F. Edwards
Walter H. Jones
Thos. H. Nickerson
Jno
East Athans Seconda Baptist Church Meeting Tonight
An important meeting of the East Athans Seconda Baptist congregation is set for this evening at 4 o'clock. All members are urged to attend, from the youngest to the oldest.
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East Athans Seconda Baptist
Cuban preacher to speak at Young Harris service
Rev Aurelio Alonso from Cardenas Cuba will address the prayer meeting at 8 30 tonight. He is part of the Cuban mission of the M F church South and is under Bishop Candler. The public is invited. Take P or B car to Chase street.
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V. P. Scoville
Aurelio Alonso
Cardenas
Cuba
Mr. Alonso
M. F. Church
South
Candler
Island Republic
Chase Street
Baltimore chosen over Atlanta for 1916 Elks convention
Los Angeles July 13 Baltimore was selected over Atlanta to host the 1916 national convention of the Elks. The decision was by a vote of 770 to 259 with officials reporting the result.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Elks
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Geo. Telford
Flint
Amos T. Baker
Matteawan Insane Asylum
Raymond F. C. Kieb
Matteawan
Kaiser
U. S
McKenna Today
House of Commons
Runciman
Board of Trade
House
Board of Trade For Settlement
South Wales
Paris
Argonne Forest
K. OF
Pythians
Commerce Lodge No. 75
K. of P
W. A. Stevenson
George L. Goode
Rv. Faust
Castle Hall
John C. Houston
C. L. Bryson
H. Abit ‘Nix
H. B. Carraker
Troy Beatty
K. of P. of
Willoughby Park
A C. Brown
V. P. W. B. Rice Commerce
V. P
Fred Kelley
Lawrenceville
Faust Winder
M. J. Abney
Sargent
Sargent At Arms
R. M. Tuck
Monroe
H. P. Quillian
Winder
Hal C. Carrington
Commerce Lodge
W. G. Cartledge
C. C
A. C. Little
V. C
First District Association
American State Bank
Young Harris
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