Board of Education Meets as Calden Services Voted
The City Educational Board met yesterday with J Calden giving force on the high school. Miss Mary Hull was elected as a teacher for Meigs Street. A man was hired to supervise all school buildings and to ensure proper repairs and maintenance. A new position with an $800 annual salary was authorized. The school term this year begins later than usual, delaying start until the third week.
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J. Calden
Mary Hul
Meigs Street
Dr E Rinnebrew Returns to Athens Praised City Tour
The speaker Dr E Rinnebrew returns to Athens after visiting many cities. He praises Georgia country and all entered cities, saying Athens stands out as the best. He plans to remain in Athens as long as the welcome lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia
Mrs Baxter Named Private Secretary in Classic City
Mrs Sarah Baxter succeeds Miss Estelle Porter as private secretary after Porter's death this month. Baxter is described as one of the most talented daughters of the Classic City and her selection by the Chancellor is seen as an merited compliment. She will take charge of her new office this morning.
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Sarah Cobb Baxter
Estelle Porter
Baxter
Harris Died Yesterday in Carrollton Georgia
Judge Samson W. Harris, 74, longtime Coweta circuit judge, died suddenly at 2 a.m. He was uncle to Athens Councilman Yancey Harris and served as lieutenant colonel of the Sixth Georgia Regiment. He fought in the Virginia army under General Colquitt. Interment planned at West Point, Ga, details pending.
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Carrollton
Samson W. Harris
Yancey Harris
Athens
Coweta
Leutenant
Georgia
Virginia
Colquit
West Point
Mr Fred J Orr returned from Savannah to Athens offices
Mr Fred J Orr has come back from Savannah Georgia after a stay of many days. He returned to his Athens offices. The item mentions produce like ripe peaches yellow bananas and California naval oranges with various phone listings and home raised beets and turnips.
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Fred. J.orr
Savannah
Georgia City
Athens
California Naval
Arnold B
Aber
Athens YMCA fund drive shows strong community support
A two day whirlwind campaign in Athens raised hopeful totals for the Young Women's Christian Association and the YMCA. Volunteers, including a notable young ladies committee, secured substantial contributions and pledges, with reports praising the effort and a mascot goat drawing attention at the tables. The drive pushed toward a target of ten thousand plus. the campaign underscored civic spirit and funded two new buildings.
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Young Women's Christian Association
MM. C. A
Mesars
Aaron” Coyoung
C. O
Athens
Rabun Gap School
B. Wier
Southern Cotton Ol Company
Athens Chamber Plans City Beautification With Civic League
The Athens chamber of commerce will work with the civic league to beautify the city. Plans tied to the new passenger station erected last year included a rose garden on the court's southwest side.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Civic League
Birthday of Confederate President Jeff Davis Observed
City banks are urged to mark the anniversary of the Confederacy’s first and only president, Jeff Davis, with due notice and timely observance next Monday in Athens. The banking institutions are asked to govern themselves accordingly.
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Athens
Confederate States of America
Will Observe the Day By Rt
Fragmentary OCR text mentions plans to observe a day by road route. No clear names, places, dates, or events readable to confirm details.
COLONIAL MATINEE COUPON OFFERS FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN
A damaged fragment reports a Colonial theatre matinee offer for children with a 20 cent adult admission price. mentions nurses admitted and a phone listing for Arnold & Abney. The text shifts to biographical details about Read, Georgia YMCA secretary for twelve years and prior Tennessee work, praising his leadership in YMCA building campaigns and fundraising.
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Ecret Shas
Read
Georgia
Tennessea
Bolero Ls
Gotsick
Gatee
Cwork
Leap
Beumbe
Araseiar
South
M.C. A
Hamernacle
Broughton
Macon
Oldest Athens Rail Links Georgia Lines to Belt Line
The Georgia Railroad and Central of Georgia Railway connect via the belt line to widen freight access. Freight cars can now move from depots and yards onto the belt line to the A B L and Southern lines. Recently the belt line lease was secured to standardize access among three entering roads. New freight terminals are expected soon.
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Georgia Railroad
Central ‘of Georgia Railways
Gouinsas Aru
Belt
G.M
Southern
Comenmntal
Central
Local Railway Officials Named in Southern Resnee Report
Fragmentary OCR lists W N Forescre as general superintendent and a Mr Saou as assistant engineer of the Railway. The text notes a yesterday business event for a large company and mentions Foreacre Buckley Hungerford with unclear headquarters in 7 Osea 8.
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Ene Eee
Saousseistant
Igeve A. Dihane Hoe
Cne
Moessra
Foreacre
Buckley
Hungerford
Osea
Fragmentary Coastal Names Spark Oceanic Tale
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a sea lore involving Ti and He Ga, with mentions of Mitchell and Sangea. Details are unclear, but the snippet suggests a mythic or geographic riddle tying ancient names to land and sea. Further readable context would enable a fuller card.
Mr A Wilgonj Added To Starick Business
Fragmented OCR note reports Mr A Wilgonj added to Starick business increasing trade. Mentions Mr RC Staricks and new hire Mr A Wilson of Atlantis, plus an item for sale including enamel beast and refrigerator by Max Jacobs.
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MR. A. Wilgonj
Starick Business
Staricks
A.wilson
Atlante
Bush
Max Jacobs
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Educational Board
Dr. Soule
Dean Snelling
Dr. E. R'Rinnebrew
Or, A.T; Spalding
1St Baptist Church
Mrs. Sarah Baxter
Harris
Athens Banner Force
Young ‘Women’s ‘Association
Tneir
Vaneete
Covstron
J. V. Read
Georgia Committee
Seaabert
Chamber OF Commerce
Jeff Davis
Arnold & Abney
Mitchell
Sangea
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