Burglars Captured in Athens Case Involving Two Suspects
Athens police arrested George Greene and Lizzie Johnson after a midnight return from Atlanta. They allegedly posed as husband and wife and led a house burglary spree, with Johnson disposing of loot. A watch from John White Morton matching pawn records tied to the suspects. Detectives believe more burglaries may be linked to the pair.
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Seagraves
Atlanta
George Greene
Lizzie Johnson
Athens
John White Morton
Frank Rhodes
Morcash
Old Country
Morton
County Wins Control Of Gainesville Square After Jury Verdict
A Hall County court case settled by jury verdict assigns full control of the public square plot in Gainesville to the county. The 10 thousand dollar property, fenced by city and county, had been in dispute since the 1 courthouse fire. County commissioners now manage the park and clean the area. a potential $10,000 sale offer is noted.
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Gainesville
Hall Perior
County of All
Wm. M. Johnson
Howard Thompson
Ol. H. H. Dean
Col. W. B. Sloan
Board of County Commissioners
Col. H. H. Dean
Athens Fire Department Praised For Quick Response
A local citizen lauds the Athens Fire Department noting its prompt, trained response that stopped a house fire at the scene. The fire was contained with minimal damage, saving furnishings and most of the home aside from a small floor hole and smoke damage. The witness says the department is among the best in the country.
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Athens
Athens Fire Department
Higginses vs Judsons Feud Play Delights at Elite
A vibrant Elite screening features Lubin film described as clear as 8 bell with a light comedy tone amid a historical boundary dispute and duel. The piece hints at romance and intrigue as the finishing chapter unfolds, inviting audiences to see the dramatic production.
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Elite
Lubin Film
Sweet Potatoes New Crop Yams
Arnold and Abney introduce a new crop of sweet potatoes marketed as yams. The venture highlights innovative varieties and potential gains for local farmers and markets.
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Arnold & Abney
Woman Tars Garments in jail as county seeks better care
A mentally ill woman torn clothing while jailed awaiting trial for commitment to Milledgeville. Sheriff, deputy, and a sheriff's mother house servant helped calm and clothe her after confinement drove her to violence. Disturbance prompted appeals for safer county accommodations for female patients.
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Yiddie Seigle
Milledgeville
Arnold & Abney Fresh Produce Ad Listing
Fresh green beans and peppers lettuce and celery advertised by Arnold and Abney with contact phone 1076. Beans priced at 3 quarts for 25 cents and 2 quarts for 2he. Includes green bell peppers large head lettuce crisp white celery and phone contact.
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Arnold & Abney
Banner race standing to be announced this Sunday
The Banner notes the relative standing of several contestants in its race and says the Sunday update will reveal positions with possible surprises. It urges timely submission of votes to the Banner business office, hints at new candidates, and highlights prizes including a $600 Maxwell car, a $150 mahogany furniture set, and several Isold watches.
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Maxwell
Dorsey & Funkenstein
Desolate Irish Boys Seek Work After Father Desertion
Two Georgia boys, Dan and Tom McGehee, aged 15 and 13, deserted by their father and without guardians, lost mill jobs due to state child labor laws requiring schooling. They ask for any employment until September when school starts, with communications to Mayor H. J. Rowe.
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Athens
Georgia
Southern Manufacturing Company
Anyrore
McGehee
Dan
Tom
Atlanta
H. J. Rowe
Platforms of P Brown and D Russell in Savannah mail
A Savannah postcard addressed to Mr P Brown and D Russell surfaced in Athens. The note requests a platform for Ga people on dog tax repeal city taxes water and light clean streets and anti hookworm, signed by C Bolden the O W and W and stamped Postmaster. It suggests the writers expected candidates to visit Athens soon.
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Banner
Savannah
P. Brown
Athens
Athens. Ga
D. Russell
C. Bolden
O. W
O. W. and W
Whitaker St
Possum Display Near Athens Heart of City
A hungry possum was captured behind Head & McMahan’s and exhibited to a select crowd in Athens. The animal was caught within fifty five feet of Clayton Street near the University of Georgia campus, the car line, and the fire department. Its origin and plans remain a mystery as spectators ponder its possumship in the center of civilization.
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Clayton Street
Athens
Sity of Georgia
Head & McMahan’s
Booth
Mr. McMahan
Cheese Weighing 147 Pounds And Cost Nearly Fifty Dollars
A Athens refreshment dealer received a Swiss cheese weighing about 150 pounds gross and near 150 pounds net. It measured 88 inches across and was six to eight inches thick. The cheese cost nearly 45 dollars including express from New York. At the express office it was mistaken for an automobile tire until the address on the circular crate was checked.
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Athens
Express
New York
Rifles Off Today for Camp at St Simon’s Island
Clarke Rifles under Captain J W Arnold lead the Fourth Georgia on a week of rifle practice at St Simon’s Island near Brunswick. The Athens company joins from Macon and Brunswick crossing by lighter. The Clarke Rifles boast top marksmen and will carry the first post Atlanta prize in Fifth Army target shooting. The roster lists Capt Arnold and many lieutenants sergeants corporals and privates as the unit sails this afternoon for field training.
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Clarke Rifles
J. W. Arnold
Georgia
St. Simon's Island
Brunswick
Athens
Macon
Sound
St. Simon's
Atlanta
T. G. Anderson
W. F. Dobbs
M. D. Watson
F. T. Moon
J. C. Andrews
R. W. Tibbetts
G. B. Stephenson
J. F. Broome
C. C. Pridges
C. A. Fowler
J. L. Smith
T. V. Hilley
L. Ogletree
E. A. Bailey
J. C. Booth
A. R
A. R. Wood
H. E. Wood
A. Yarbrough
B. Creamer
Robertson
Swann
Peeler
J. H. Poss
Kinyon
Miller
Herring
B. Benson
R. B. Seymour
T. Wright
C. E. Smith
G. Hale
H. E. Dixon
Funkenstein Returns From Boston To Athens Footwear Trade
Louis Funkenstein will return from Boston today to Athens where he represents Johnson Shoe Company as purchasing member. He has spent two weeks in Boston and Massachusetts shoe centers observing factories and buyers. Funkenstein has selected new merchandise for wholesale and retail trade and anticipates a strong fall and winter season with heavy purchases already made.
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Louis Funkenstein
Boston
Athens
Massachusetts
Johnson Shoe Company
See
Mrs M A Perkins Met With Accident
Mrs M A Perkins met with an accident yesterday at her Calais Maine home when she stepped on a register and fell, breaking her hip. She previously lived with her daughter Mrs T H Nickerson and has many friends in the city who regret the incident.
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M. A. Perkins
Calais
Maine
Jackson County College Association holds first annual meeting
Commerce Georgia July 21 The Jackson County College Association will hold its first annual meeting in Jefferson on Thursday July 27. All college graduates and county students are invited to attend with a picnic dinner to be served on the grounds. Speakers include Chancellor Barrow Professor K E Park Lawton B Evans and State School Commissioner Brittain. H Abit Nix is student president and Paul T Harber Alumni president.
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Commerce
Jackson County College Association
Jefferson
Barrow
K. E. Park
Lawton B. Evans
Brittain
H. Abit Nix
Paul T. Harber
Saintly Miss Mary Frances Fullilove Dies at 10:40 PM
Miss Mary Frances Fullilove died at 10:40 PM at her sister Mrs. G P Elder’s Springdale Street home after weeks of illness. Funeral at the Christian church Saturday afternoon at 5:00 PM with pallbearers named as S W Ussery J W Benson M D Browning G F Stephenson J F Whitehead S L Autry. The notice also records the funeral for Fannie Fullilove at the same church and time.
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Mary Frances Fullilove
G. P. Elder
Mary Frances
J. W. Benson
M. D. Browning
G. F. Stephenson
J. F. Whitehead
S. L. Autry
City Barber Shop New Management Take Over
Mr. Weyman Howard, long with Banner Printery, buys the City Barber Shop on College avenue under Erwin and Co. He promises the best workmen a clean attractive shop, top attention, and value for every patron. Skilled barbers, sanitary rules, prime location for businessmen, and low prices are pledged as path to success. Many wish the youngest barber shop proprietor in the country success.
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Weyman Howard
Banner Printery
College Avenue
Erwin & Co
Old Fashioned Pound Cake for Sunday Dinner
Fresh lot this morning baked especially for Sunday dinner. A cake of high quality served in many homes to save time during hot weather. 30c per pound. Arnold & Abney. Phone 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
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Hall Court
WOS
Dick Russell
MR. L. Funkenstein
Jackson County
City Barber Shop
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