Grays to Host Bowman in Big Campus Baseball Series
Grays prepare for a multi game set with Bowman’s strong nine on campus in Classic City. Carl Thompson likely to open for the Grays with a trusted battery, while Bowman's lineup promises power hitting and solid pitching. Despite uncertainty, locals expect a hard fought, high spirited series starting Thursday after a Shakespeare matinee postponement.
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Elberton
Thompson
Thompson Battery
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House committee clears J L Barron in graft inquiry
Atlanta July 18 the house committee on public property heard the auditor report into J L Barron keeper of public buildings and found no graft charges. A M Walker Sr is ordered to appear tomorrow to substantiate claims in a letter to Thomas E Watson as interest mounts.
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Atlanta
House Committee On Public Property
J. L.,barron
Barron
A. M. Walker, Sr
Thomas E. Watson
Two of Them Taken and One Left in Crime Scene
Police were called to the old laundry Call building where several young men were playing craps. Officers chased the trio. two were captured, the third escaped in a skin-of-his-teeth effort after a record-breaking getaway.
City Tax Discounts Announced For July September Payments
The city extends tax payment discounts: July payments receive two percent, August payments one and a half percent, and September payments four tenths of a percent. W. L. Wood is named Treasurer.
Four Teachers Resign and New Appointments Made
At a city board of education meeting four teachers tendered resignations and were accepted with regrets. They were Cordelia Thornton Louise Towns Eula Barrett and Ruby Barrett. Four replacements were elected Frances Caldwell Louise Powell Fannie Girard and Pearl Hodges. Plans for Meigs Street School additions and remodeling were approved and work will proceed to have the building ready for the fall term.
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Board of Education
City System of Public Schools
Cordelia Thornton
Louise Towns
Eula Barrett
Ruby Barrett
Frances J. Caldwell
Louise Powell
Fannie D. Girard
Pearl Hodges
Meigs Street School
Meigs Street
Stolen horse and buggy reported in Bartow theft
Sheriff C N Smith and Hicks search for a dark iron grey horse about six to seven years old and a red geared top buggy from White Star Buggy Co. The thief named Brown, with a middle aged woman and a girl, hired the pair under false pretenses on July 14 1910. Notify C N Smith if found.
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C. N. Smith
White Star Buggy Co
Atlanta
Hicks Transfer Co
Cartersville
Advertisement: Evening at Majestic Theater in Athens
A late advertisement notes a comfortable, cool venue to enjoy a good film and orchestral music in Athens. The notice, received after deadlines, explains it could not be placed in the classified section for tomorrow.
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Banner Business
Athens
Michael Brothers Team Defeats East Athens 8 to 6
Michael Brothers Company basketball team edged East Athens 8 to 6 in a strong contest. The Michael Brothers squad held the lead with steady defense and timely scoring, securing the win in a close game yesterday.
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Michael Brothers
East Athens
Michael] Brothers Company
Fans urged to back Athens baseball team this summer
Citizens of Athens are urged to support the Grays as a summer college baseball team. The piece emphasizes full attendance at games, positive rooting, and pride in amateur players, noting other cities with paid teams and suggesting Athens can match those crowds.
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Athens
Grays
Americus
Atlvany
Quitman
First Love Benigged Then Another in an Hour in Clarke County
In Clarke County a colored man named Booker Mucker sought a marriage license for Edward Dean and Mattie Johnson. After a quick ceremony the name changed to Clara Derricotte with a new license. Mattie’s father warned the girl was not of age. the man claimed consent. The affair raises questions if Edward Dead and Booker Mucker are the same person.
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Clarke County
Tgs
Dan Cupid
Booker Mucker
Edward Dean
Mattie Johnson
Mattie
Mooker Mucker
Clara Derricotte
Edward Dead
Trained Nurse of Atlanta Inherits Major Gift Fortunes
Atlanta July 18 Mrs J S Hollins a trained nurse of Atlanta receives 50000 from Dr Herbert H Wyming of Los Angeles in his will He also leaves her 75000 The gift stems from their professional relationship and his stated affectionate regard in the will
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Banner
Atlanta
J. S. Hollins
Herbert H. Wyming
Los
Washington Ga Dedication Sermon At New Methodist Church
Bishop Morrison of Birmingham preached at the dedication of Washington Georgia's new First Methodist church. HeCalled the church a powerful house of worship completed at over 25000 cost, debt free for dedication. He warned against mammon in the pew and higher criticism in the pulpit, urging the gospel of Jesus Christ as power.
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Washington, Ga
Morrison
Birmingham
First Methodist Church
Church of God
Methodists of
Washington
God
Mammon
Jesus Christ
Death of Mr Harry Stoy in Madison Florida
Mr Harry R Story died yesterday in Madison Florida where he had lived twenty years as a Western Union cable operator. He once managed and operated Western Union offices in town and was remembered as a valued citizen. He married Miss Florina Von der Lieth of the city.
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Harry R. Story
Madison, Fla
Western Union
Stoy
Florina von der Lieth
Tribble Club Meeting and Preacher H. Elllis at Salvation Hall
Tribble Club will meet tonight at 8 30 in the old Salvation hall at College avenue and Broad street. H. T Ellis of Union Point preached. Ellis, known as the church building pastor of North Georgia conference, aided in building many new churches and received an appointment to Union Point. Arnold and Abney advertise fancy home grown tomatoes and pimiento cheese.
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Salvation Hall
College Avenue
Broad Street
H. . T Ellis
Union Point
Ellig
Washington Methodist Church
Ellis
North Georgia Conference
City Council Hears Whisky For Sale Appeals
The council tried several residents for keeping whisky for sale. Verdicts fined two hundred dollars and costs or six months on the streets, with certiorari notices to carry cases to Clarke county superior court. Several defendants include W. M. Bradley S. B. Hawks J. K. Bradley and Minnie Hill case postponed awaiting witnesses. Col. F. C. Shackelford led the prosecution.
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W. M. Bradley
S. B. Hawks
G. C. Thomas
Superior Court
Clarke County
W. M. Pradley
Gordon Knox
Minnie Hill
Witneses
J. K. Bradley
Knox
Col
F. C. Shackelford
Congressman W. M. Howard Remains Ill at Home
Congressman W. M. Howard is ill at his Lexington home after returning from Washington. He cannot canvass the district yet, but supporters vow to maintain campaign activity. The Howard club members in the city stay in touch with the effort and will carry on duties in the interim.
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Howard
Lexington
Washington
Howard Club
Masonic Chapter Meeting Tonight
Keystone chapter of the Royal Arch Masons holds a convocation at the Masonic Temple at 8 20 this evening. The session includes important business and the conferring of the Royal Arch degree. All qualified companions are urged to attend.
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Keystone Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Royal Arch
No new counties given chance in session decision
Atlanta July 18 residents of Pulaski County urged against a plan to split Pulaski and form a new Bleckley County with Cochran as seat. The house committee on counties and county matters reported unfavorably, ending hopes for new counties this session.
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Atlanta
House Committee On
Pulaski
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Erea
Milledgeville asylum overcrowded. Athens man held in jail
The Milledgeville state asylum for the insane is overcrowded and cannot accept more incurable patients including a demented negro John Holliday from Fulton County. Ordinary Wilkinson seeks placement but may be delayed for months as the jail holds a young man in Athens amid fears for his safety.
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Atlanta
Milledgeville
State Institution
Athens
State Asylum For
Fulton County
John Holliday
Wilkinson
Holliday
Prof D L Earnest Attends National Education Meet
Prof. D. L. Earnest returned from Boston where he attended the National Educational Association. He left for Dalton to participate in a teachers institute this week, and will conduct multiple summer institutes across the state through the season.
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D. L. Earnest
Boston
National Educational Association
Dalton
Institute For Teachers
Earnest
The
State Normal School
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Lay
Barron Report
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Bartow County
Bishop Morrison
Harry
Tribble Club
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W. M. Howard
Masonic
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