Atlanta Fifth regiment heads to Annis ton camp life
Atlanta's Fifth regiment known as Atlanta's Own marches from Courtland street to Terminal station for a 10 day camp in Anniston. Col. E E Pomeroy commands with units from Elberton Athens and Columbus joining the excursion. They will train with Kentucky Tennessee and U S troops including the 17th Infantry and 11th Cavalry. Expect long marches drills a sham battle and sunburned tired soldiers ready to defend the state.
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Atlanta
Soldier Boys
Anniston
Derbreak
Courtland Street
Ion
Southern
E. E. Pomeroy
Elberton
Clarke Rifles
Athens
Columbus
Governor's Horse Guard
Seaboard
Georgia Guardsmen
Kentucky
Tennessee
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Eleventh
United States Cavalry
Georgia
Announcements of Candidacy for Georgia Offices
Several candidates announce filings for Georgia offices subject to Democratic primary or party action. Frank A. Lipscomb seeks Clarke County representative. C B Griffith and Cobb Lampkin also file for representative posts. J F Rhodes, R Toombs Dubose seek Clarke county and thirtieth district seats. Gamble, Quarterman, Stevenson, and R L J Smith announce solicitor general bids. S J Tribble seeks Democratic nomination for Eighth District Congress in 1912.
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Clarke County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Democratic Party
Frank A. Lipscomb
General Assembly of Georgia
C. B. Griffith
Cobb Lampkin
J. F. Rhodes
Senate
State Senate
R. Toombs Dubose
Generral
Western Circuit
John B. Gamble
W. H. Quarterman
W. A. Stevenson
R. L. J. Smith
Congress
S. J. Tribble
Odd Fellows Rally in Maysville Ends With Eleven-Inning Classic
A huge fraternal rally in Maysville Banks county brought together all Odd Fellows lodges for a day of speeches, a Georgia style barbecue feast, and a public address by leaders from Gainesville Commerce and Athens. In the pennant game that followed, Maysville hosted Homer in an eleven-inning battle, Homer prevailing 2 to 1.
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Maysville
Odd Fellowship
Order of Odd Fellows
Banks County
Noble
Will J. Blackwell
Walter Reynolds
Jesse L. Smith
Commerce Lodge
Georgia
T. Henry Robertson
Gainesville
R. L. J. Smith
Commerce
Col
Jac. B. Gamble
Athens
The
Order
Homer
Prominent Young Citizen Dies in Lexington
Lexington Georgia mourns as G. H. Smith, 36, a popular traveling salesman, dies after a brief illness. He leaves a wife, four children, his mother Nora Smith, and two Lexington sisters. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Lexington. Will exchange city property for a car. address P. O. Box 163.
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Banner
Lexington
G. H. Smith
Jacksonville
Fla
Nora Smith
W. H. Deadwyler
W. H. Reynolds
P. O
Pecan Budding Techniques Offered in Athens
T W Dennington of 170 Grady Ave Athens Ga advertises the best methods for budding pecan and hickory trees. The ad notes bearing small nuts and large paper shell pecans of leading varieties and states now is the time for budding.
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T. W. Dennington
Grady Ave
Athens, Ga
Coal Bids Sought for August September Delivery
The city of Clarke County invites bids for seventy five tons of anthracite coal and fifty tons of soft coal for August and September delivery to City Hall and the fire department. Bids to be opened or contracts awarded July 29. Co. T. Young, Chairman. Also notices estate demands against T. W. Wallace estate with repayment instructions from Rosa Wallace, administratrix.
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Co. T. Young
Georgia
Clarke County
T. W. Wallace
Rosa Wallace
Georgia to create lieutenant governor role in state government
Georgia moves toward a new state house officer as the House passes a constitutional amendment to establish the lieutenant governor. The measure, awaiting Senate approval, would shift vacancy succession away from the governor and top leaders and go to a statewide vote in October.
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Capitol
Atlanta
Georgia
State House
Senate
House
House of Representatives
McElreath
John Neil Claims Hard Luck Johnny Title of Pa
John H. Neill of Derry near Johnstown, a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, fortunes a string of misfortunes centered on his sweetheart Miss Clara Pry. After meeting at Idlewild Park six years ago, he faced assaults, gunfire, injuries, and a near-fatal railroad wreck while pursuing marriage plans that ended with his bride-to-be missing in a Pittsburg store.
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Johnstown
John H. Neil
Derry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Johnny
Pittsburg
Idlewild Park
Johnnie Neil
Clara Pry
Donahue
Westmoreland County
Neill
Miss Pry
John
Underwood and Wilson Lunch Meeting Fires Campaign Talks
In Trenton Oscar W Underwood of Alabama and Governor Wilson met for the first time this afternoon to discuss the house program. They lunched at the Country club after a cordial welcome with mutual references to the University of Virginia. Percy Belmont also visited to push publicity on campaign contributions.
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Trenton
N. J
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
House of Representatives
Wilson
House
Country Club
Percy Belmont
Splendid Baritones Offer Finest Selections At Majestic
Mr. Allen, renowned operatic baritone, performs at the Majestic from 8:30 to 10:30 tonight. He will sing from his repertoire including a selection from Elijah and discuss its connection to the oratorio. The article touts his rare high class concert offerings in the South and hints at future Wednesday recitals during his Athens stay.
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Allen
The
Majestic
Elijah
South
Athens Fans Find Interest in Local Baseball Scores
Schedule highlights include Southern League games Atlanta 4 Mobile 6 and Savannah 1 Jacksonville 2 while Macon Albany and Columbia Columbus matches were postponed. National and American League results feature Chicago 3 New York 1 and Chicago 2 Washington 7 with several other closer scores.
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Athens
Southern
Atlanta
Mobile
Nashville
Montgomery
Chattahooga
New Orleans
Memphis
Birmingham
South Atlantic
Macon
Albany
Columbia-Columbus
Savannah
Jacksonville
National
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
American
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
International
Buffalo
Rochester
Gordon Lee Announces Reelection Bid in Seventh District
Gordon Lee of Dalton Georgia formally announces his candidacy for reelection to Congress from the Seventh District. Indications point to an uncontested race as Lee begins his fourth term, after defeating Hutchens of Polk County in the prior contest.
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Gordon Lee
Dalton
Lev
Gr, Hutchens
Polk County
Winder Endorses Col. W. H. Quarterman For Solicitor General
The mayor and city council of Winder endorse Col. W. H. Quarterman for solicitor general of the Western circuit. They commend his candidacy, pledge support, and urge all citizens to vote for him, citing his experience and abilities. Signed by Mayor J. J. Wilson and council members.
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Col
W. H. Quarterman
Winder
J. J. Wilson
C. Cc. Gregory
O. M. Smith
Geo. H. Bagwell
W. E. Autrey
H. S.segars
A. G. Lamar
H. N. Rainey, Jr
Elks to Meet This Evening at Home
Regular session of the Athens lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks to be held at their Home at the usual hour. Degrees to be conferred and other matters of unusual importance for consideration. Social session to follow. full attendance urged.
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Athens
County Commissioners Hold Routine Meeting
The board of county commissioners met at the Clerk's office with Hodgson as chairman and Pittard Holman Keng present. They reviewed approved bills due from the county and referred routine monthly business to proper channels.
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Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Tate Wright
Hodgson
Pittard
Holman Keng
Has First Penny Made by Uncle Sam
Mr. B P O Edwards of this city owns a rare coin said to be among the oldest American pennies. Dated 1787, it is described as one of the first coinages of the United States. Edwards has reportedly possessed fifty dollars more than once for the piece.
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B. P. O. Edwards
Forscoth
Athens
Republic
United States of America
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Coal Bids
BYR
E&p
Office of Justice of the Peace
Walter McElreath
Bush
Morris
Senator Bush
Arnold
Robert Maddox
John Neil
Underwood and Clark
Quaterman
E. A. Allen
Uncle Sam
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