District Conference Silent on Emory Athletics Question
The district conference at Sharon did not act on a prepared resolution to sustain Emory College trustees' prohibition of intercollegiate athletics. The measure was not offered to avoid a potential fight, and no expression of opinion occurred. Delegates reported strong overall progress in finances revival membership and Sunday school work.
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EMORY
Emory College
Methodists
Georgia
Sharon
Tried death by own action three times at Dudley Park
Domenick Benick of East Main street Webster attempted suicide three times in Dudley Park during a St. James society outing after years of marital strife. The disturbance during a ball game sent picnickers into a panic as Telegram announced his wife’s return from Rome and Athens, Ga.
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Webster
Mass
Domenick Benick
East Main Street
St. James Society
Dudley Park
Rome
Athens
Barlick
Old Gun Factory to Be Used Again to Manufacture Thread
Athens.readies another large cotton mill as the old check factory is remodeled by Ath ens Manufacturing Co under President T. P. Vincent. Five thousand spindles are being installed with plans to add ten thousand more, reviving a historic building once used for Confederate gun and ammunition production. The mill aims to open within sixty days, creating many jobs.
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Athens
T. P. Vincent
Athens Manufacturing Co
Athens Manufacturing Company
Vincent
Son Without a Father or a Mother at the Majestic
The Wiles Nelson Company presents The Son Without a Father or a Mother at the Majestic today and tomorrow in Athens. The comedy features twelve performers, mostly girls, with bright costumes and strong songs.
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Athens
Majestic
Wiles & Nelson Company
Tablood
Big Ben Bargains at Epting Co Public Sale
Announcement of a public sale by J. H. Epting Co to reduce stock of dry goods clothing and shoes before August 4. First ten shoppers win $1 each to enter at 9 am Saturday July 19. Daily “Big Ben Bargains” run 9 to 9 30 pm with items below wholesale cost to draw crowds and spur purchases.
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J. H. Epting Co
Epting
Professor Krasselt to Leave Baltimore for Germany
Professor Otto Krasselt will depart Baltimore next week to visit relatives in Germany whom he has not seen since his Athens trip seventeen years ago. A noted musician and teacher, he plans to study current German techniques and teaching methods during the visit.
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Otto Krasselt
Baltimore
Germany
Athens
Krasselt
Weather Summary for the Past Week and Local Note
Washington reports hot weather from the lower Mississippi Valley to the Pacific with cooler northern districts and varied rainfall. Conditions fluctuated by region with drought lingering in parts of the south and west, while eastern states saw more rain and relief. Georgia notes showers, and Hotel Georgian manager M P O Callaghan plans a two to three week vacation visiting Virginia and possibly Boston.
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Banner
Washington, D. C
Mississippi Valley
Pacific
Mississippi
Ohio
Cotton Belt
South Carolina
Georgia
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Atlantic Coast
Virginia
Rocky Mountains
California
Atlanta
M. P. O'Callaghan
Georgian
Virginia Points
Boston
Georgia Railroad Extends Tracks to Cotton Warehouse
Work has begun to extend the Georgia railroad line toward the Harde man and Phinizy cotton warehouse near the compress. Excavations for the new track were started yesterday morning.
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Georgia Railroad
Hardeman & Phinizy
Burial of Mrs. Mabel Brewer in Madison County
Yesterday afternoon the burial of eighteen year old Mrs. Mabel Brewer occurred at Bethabara church in Madison County. She was a daughter of James Griffeth and niece of Frank and Will Griffeth. A large crowd attended the funeral.
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Mabel Brewer
Madison County
Bethabara Church
Mrs Bridges Dies After Long Illness
Last night Mrs Bridges died at her home on Strong Street after a long illness. The funeral will be at the residence Saturday with burial in Oconee cemetery. She is survived by three sons, one in Texas, one in Alabama, and one employed by the Postal Telegraph Company here.
Local Bankruptcy Petitions Filed for Wagons Dealer and Baker
Yesterday morning a petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed in the United States court by G. F. O Kelly dealer in wagons buggies and farm implements who opened in the old downtown fire hall a year ago and recently moved to the stand vacated by Dorsey Furniture. Liabilities are 8822 assets 4000 most creditors were out of town factories and dealers Charles Emory Smith named receiver. An application was also filed for voluntary bankruptcy for Mrs Katie Smith a baker at Monroe Ga who listed liabilities 1085 35 assets 647 50.
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United States Court
Cornett
G. F. O'Kelly
Dorsey Furniture Company
Charles Emory Smith
Katie Smith
Monroe
Jossey's Fresh Produce Promises Saturday Delights
Call 1176 for fresh snap beans roasting ears squashes country eggs and selected lemons. will have fresh country melons for Saturday at Jossey's.
Colorado Stockmen Converge for Mid-Summer Convention
Glenwood Springs Colorado stockmen gather in force for a three day mid summer convention of the state association. The meeting will discuss the forestry question the Underwood tariff bill and its likely effects on the stock growing industry along with other matters of common interest to stockmen.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Colorado
Cooking Apples Fresh Green Apples Arnold and Abney
A compact advertisement for fresh cooking apples offered by Arnold and Abney. Clearly marketed as green cooking apples suitable for kitchen use. No additional details provided.
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Arnold & Abney
Illness Strikes Local Contractor Mr J Alex Saye
Local contractor Mr J Alex Saye suffered a sudden vertigo attack while walking near his home yesterday morning. Two physicians nearby assisted him and he was taken home to recover. By evening he was resting better but remains very ill.
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J. Alex Saye
Col C P Harris Dies in Elberton After Illness
Col C P Harris died yesterday afternoon in Elberton after months of illness and failed operations. He was a University of Georgia law graduate, brother of WW Alva Harris and Mrs M M Stephenson, nephew of the late Judge Young L G Harris of Athens. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral to be held in Elberton this morning after the train from the north arrives between ten and eleven, with many Athens residents planning to attend.
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Elberton
Col
C. P. Harris
WW. Alva Harris
M. M. Stephenson
Young L. G. Harris
Athens
University of Georgia Law Department
Tabernacle Baptist Church
S. B. Wingfield
Archibald S. Wingfield
R. EB. Neighbour
The
Tabernacle
J. W. Lynch
First Baptist Church
S. R. England
Young Harris Methodist
S. J. Cartledge
Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church
Oconee Cemetery
S. B. Wingfield, Sr
New Manager of Colonial Theater Arrives in City
W A Finney of Paducah Ky visited Athens yesterday to assume management of the Colonial Theater for the new term. An experienced theatrical man he once worked in the head offices of a major US theater concern and now leases the Kentucky Theater in Paducah. He met local business leaders and praised Athens prospects.
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W. A. Finney
Paducah
United States
Athens
Oldest Walnut Street Theater to Close in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports the Walnut Street Theater, America's oldest playhouse built in 1909, will close after being denied a license for safety noncompliance. Rebuilding to meet standards is unlikely, ending a century of top stage attractions. The theater belonged to J. Sleeper Clark, uncle of Edwin Booth.
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Philadelphia
Walnut Street
America
J. Sleeper Clark
Clark
Edwin Booth
New York A C Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Old-time athletes gathered at Travers Island as the New York Athletic Club opened a three day reunion and meet marking the twenty fifth anniversary of purchasing the clubhouse. The program features track and field for members rowing between past and present champions lacrosse yachting swimming baseball tennis and lawn dancing.
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New York
Travers Island
New York Athletic Club
Double Funeral Today at Baptist Tabernacle
The double funeral for Mrs. S C Wingfield Sr and her son Archibald S Wingfield is set for 10:00 at the Baptist Tabernacle. Rev. Neighbour and Rev. Lynch lead with assistance from regional pastors. interment in Oconee cemetery.
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the Baptist Tabernacle
S.C. Wingfield
United States Seizes Moonshine Goods in White County Case
Two in rem actions filed by the U S against property seized in White county include one for a two horse wagon and harness valued at 25 and another for a mouse colored mare mule and a white mule valued at 250. Revenue officers seized the animals and wagon during moonshine transport and sale is set for later order.
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United States
Fedral Court
District of
Georgia
White County
Little One Buried at Paoli in Family Cemetery
The body of Olivia Goss, two year old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. I L Goss, who died in a private sanitarium in Atlanta on Wednesday, was brought to Comer Georgia and laid to rest in the family cemetery of Mrs. O M B David at Paoli at 5 30 this afternoon.
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Comer
Olivia
I. L. Goss
Atlanta
O. M. B. David
Paoli
Removal of Chappel Tower On University Campus
The historic chapel bell was previously removed to prevent deterioration. This week the tower carrying the bell is being removed and replaced with a sturdier structure on the campus.
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Chappel Tower
Deadwyler Case Delayed Due to Absent Witnesses
The case against A. V. Deadwyler charged with keeping liquor for illegal sale was postponed yesterday until Thursday due to the absence of material witnesses. Fresh snap beans small yellow squash young tender corn ripe Georgia peaches.
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A. V. Deadwyler
Arnold & Abney
Council Repeats Henry Smith Fine in Disorderly Case
Henry Smith a prominent town youth faced disorderly conduct charges. He was found guilty by Mayor pro tem Young after a prior trial, with a choice of a $25 fine or 50 days in the stockade. The council met in executive session and affirmed the verdict and penalty.
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Henry Smith
Smith
Mule Fainting Blocks Street Car Traffic
A mule hitched to a sand wagon at Holman corner fainted from heat and toppled onto the car track. Police and bystander efforts freed the animal after it laid with feet and tail raised, allowing streetcars to resume service. Fresh produce ad ends the notice.
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Holman Corner
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