Georgia voters elect first popular Senate nominee today
Clarke County voters face the historic first popular vote for a U S Senator. Officials outline polling in county courthouse and militia districts with appointed managers and clerks. Chairman Howell C Erwin urges Democrats to back Honorable A O Bacon and cast a strong ballot for the Georgia nominee.
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Georgia
United States Congress
Clarke County
Tollowink
Charles T. Soune
J. P
George Collins
A. G. Dudley
Carlyle Cobb
James McCurdy
Congress
Lst
James c. Mell
J. C. Brightwell
E. C. Kinnebrew
Jesues Call
Democratic Executive Committee
United States
A. O. Bacon
South
Senate
Union
Howell C. Erwin
Y M C A Camp Boys Run in Old Fisherman Joke
Athens Y M C A Camp at Chatooga near Tallulah Falls Ga July 11 1913 reports boys busy with horseshoe and chottle cock tournaments for camp championship. a turtle prank on Dr Heidler brightens his day as campers fix hooks and bait. visitors arrive. a Sinking Mountain hike is planned for tomorrow.
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Chatooga
Athens Y . C. A
Tallulah Falls
Athens
C. O. Heidler
Tallulah
Dr. Heidler
Sellars Rogers
Howell Cobb
Dopie
Sinking Mountain
Real Live Cartoonist Alton Packard Tops Summer School
Last night at the chapel audience praised Alton Packard as a standout in the chautauqua summer school series. The entertainer, billed as a wit and artist, drew cheers for humor and talent and is hoped to return next year. Packard’s self description highlights his harmless contagious humor and the audience’s eager anticipation for tonight’s show.
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Alton Packard
Chapel
Mr. Packard
Athens Chamber Meeting Promotes Greater Athens Progress
The Athens Chamber of Commerce calls a city hall meeting at 8:30 p.m. July 15 1913 to discuss activities and future plans for Greater Athens. President Erwin and Secretary Callaway urge full attendance as the organization highlights recent public favor and ongoing projects for members and the city.
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Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Athens
Erwin
Callaway
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athenry
Council Chamber
Greater
Co. C. Callaway
Sec'y
Second Payment of City Taxes Due
The tax books are open for the second installment payment. Books stay open until the night of the 31st. After that date fi fas will be issued against all delinquents. Pay today to avoid penalties and further action.
Bond Commission ERS Privily and Moss Resign
A city bond commission meeting at City Hall recorded the resignations of John D. Moss and Billups Phinizy for business reasons. The panel thanked them and will present six candidates to the council, which will choose two successors. The sinking fund received about nineteen thousand dollars, and fourteen thousand dollars of newly issued bonds were purchased.
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City Bond Commission
Bond Commission
John D. Moss
Billups Phinizy
Messrs. Moss
Phinizy
Senate Resolution Thanks Athens Business Community
The Georgia Senate passed a resolution by Senator Watts praising Athens business people and residents for their hospitable reception of the General Assembly during its Saturday visit. The measure expresses appreciation for the hosts and the cordial entertainment extended to lawmakers.
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Senate
General Assembly of Georgia
Watts
Athens
Thank You Note From University Chancellor to Athens Mayor
The University of Georgia Chancellor David C Barrow thanks Athens officials and citizens for the warm welcome and fine entertainment given to the legislature last Saturday. He expresses personal appreciation for the mayor’s efforts and the officials’ cooperation in Athens Ga on July 14 1913.
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Athens
University of Georgia
H. J. Rowe
David C. Barrow
Ice Cream Festival Benefits Parsonage Fund
The Young Harris Missionary Society hosts an ice cream festival on the church lawn this afternoon at 6 00 for the parsonage fund. Public invited. Also advertised are Pink Meat Cantaloupes Rock Ford Cantaloupes Beans Okra and Corn 25 cents per pound for Old-Fashion Pound Cake.
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Ladies of the Young Harris Missionary Society
Georgia Summer School Sees Record Attendance and Licensure Plan
Officials predict 1000 or more students, mostly common school teachers, at the Georgia summer school next year. Attendance already tops 525, the largest in eight years. A final exam for teaching licensure will be required, with a state supervisor directing the process. future sessions expect even larger turnout.
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Georgia
State Board of Education
Raids Target Saturday Whiskey Trade At Owls Club
Plain clothes police raided Sunday leading to docketed cases against A V Deadwyter for alleged whiskey in a private room and beer in Owls Club rooms for Sunday sale. William Dootson faces similar charges as do several craps players who chose the cemetery for a quiet game. Deadwyler says the whiskey was in a private stable bedroom. Owls Club asserts they were following a common club practice with higher fees. Six or more crappers were arrested, two more joined later from Sundays detentions. The seizure shocks Athens as tiger business languishes post dispensary abolition.
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A. V. Deadwyter
William Dootson
Owls Club
Deadwyler
Owl
Athens
Mr Jesse McCarter to Be Buried Today at Tuckston
Yesterday morning at his home in Tuckston died Jesse McCarter aged 65 after a lingering illness. A Confederate veteran and long time county resident he leaves five children J W McCarter of Tuckston J T McCarter of Birmingham W J McCarter of Huntsville Ala Mrs N Y Bowlen of Greenville S C and Molly McCarter of Tuckston The funeral is set for this afternoon at Tuckston with Rev J M Crowe and Rev A J Sears officiating.
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Jesse McCarter
Tuckston
J. W. McCarter
J. T. McCarter
Birmingham
W. J. McCarter
Huntsville
Ala
N. Y. Bowlen
Greenville, S. C
Molly McCarter
J. M. Crowe
A. J. Sears
Who Is Big Ben Keeps Hiding Behind Curious Clues
A playful mystery piece hints at a figure named Big Ben and promises forthcoming revelations. The text urges readers to stay alert for future hints and discoveries.
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Big Ben
Stockade report praises city investment and management
The semi annual stockade report by Judge C T Young shows a profitable city investment. The farm feeds prisoners with vegetables corn and hay while meals cost about three cents. Expenses total 773 83 with 288 12 net credit after valuing days worked and farm output. The stockade, a concrete steam heated well ventilated facility, keeps convicts off streets and provides comfortable housing.
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Young
Public Property Committee
Judge Young
C. T. Young
Three Important Measures Recommended by Committees
Special to the Banner. Atlanta July 14 General judiciary committee No 1 of the house approved three vital measures for the full house. The inheritance tax bill the Blue Sky bill urged by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and highway commission bill all gaining support. Medical Practice Bill backed by the hygiene and sanitation committee and Drs Dowdy Murp hy Latimore among out of town physicians. A state commission of drugs and narcotics sale regulation was recommended to pass.
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Atlanta
General Judiciary Committee
House
O. K
Messrs. Swift
Muscogee
Cole
Bartow
Slater
Bryan
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Highway Commission
Mr. Blackburn
Fulton
Garlington
Richmond
Committee On Hygiene and
W. H. Dowdy
Augusta
Eugene Murphy
Ralston Latimore
Savannah
Shruptrine
Chatham
Moss Brothers 10 Travel Aboard This Summer
Mr John D Moss will depart next week for several months abroad visiting cotton centers in the old country and other points of interest Dr W L Moss will join him in Baltimore and accompany him to London where he will deliver an address before the International Medical Congress this month they will then undertake an extended tour of several countries
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John D. Moss
Baltimore
W. L. Moss
Dr. Moss
International Medical Congress
London
John Moss
Funeral of Mrs Burpee Sunday in Oconee cemetery
Mary Burpee funeral held with large attendance at a residence service led by Rev. S R England and Rev. A A Sullivan. Interment planned at Oconee cemetery. Also includes notices about a cash giveaway teaser and lost items including a clipped bulldog and a small purse finder reward.
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Mary Burpee
Messrs. S. R. England
A. A. Sullivan
Oconee Cemetery
Athens Committee Escorts Legislation Home
A special train trip with an entertainment committee turned into a pleasant surprise for the legislature. Rosa Creekmore A C Turner George G Goodale and H S Heidler served a lunch in the baggage car and formed a glee club aboard the train to Atlanta. They returned to Athens Sunday night and reports say Atlanta residents are still talking about the enjoyable visit.
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Atlanta
Callaway
Rosa Creekmore
A. C. Turner
Geo. G. Goodale
H. S. Heidler
Ter.ueys Delicious Ice Tea Free All Week At Davison-Nicholson Co
A public notice announces free samples of Ter.ueys delicious ice tea will be served all week at the Davison Nicholson Company location. The event promotes the beverage and invites customers to enjoy complimentary cups during business hours.
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Ter
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Villian
Robusto
A. Packard
Arnold & Abney
Privily and Moss
Rock Ford
Moss Brothers
J. C. Poss
Orr Drug Co
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