Griffin committee admires Athens on municipal projects
A Griffin delegation visited Athens to study city utilities and street work. The group, led by Judge Loyd Cleveland and including J M Bassett and Prof J Henry Walker, saw Athens College avenue school plans as a model for Griffin building and paving. they aim to replicate a similar school design and pursue street improvements with local bonds and costs outlined.
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Athens
Kiffin
Griffin
Loyd Cleveland
Board of Education
J. M. Bassett
J. Henry Walker
Supt
Bond
Mell
Barnett
Greenville
S. C
Atlana
College Avenue
makin = ermes
Brown Chosen English Chair at State Normal School
Prof Peter F Brown of Savannah recently elected by the trustees to the Chair of English at the State Normal School. He has longstanding ties to Savannah schools and taught in the University summer program here. Prof Euler B Smith, resigning the prior post, rests among southern educators as a leading English scholar.
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State Normal School
Peter F. Brown
Savannah
Savanegah
Euler 1B. Smith
Threwn
Ptande
Teachers Examination for Clarke County Licenses
Examination for public school teaching licenses in Clarke county will be held June 18 and 19. White teachers meet at College avenue school building, colored teachers at county court house. Applicants must register by 1:30 p.m. June 17 at the county school commissioner's office. Registration books open June 9. May 29, 1909.
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Clarke County
College Avenue
County Court House
Thos
H. Dozier
Hawkins Case Moves to Supreme Court After Death Sentence
Judge Charles H. Brand signed the bill of exceptions in the state versus Will Hawkins, the Clarke county man under death sentence for murdering his wife Mary Hawkins in March. The case goes to the Supreme Court for early argument with a decision expected in coming months to decide if Hawkins faces execution.
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Charles HH. Brand
Will Hawkins
Clarke County
Mary Hawkins
Supreme Court
Morrison Sues to Recover Custody of Three Children
Edmund Morrison seeks habeas corpus relief to regain custody of three apprenticed children aged seven, eight, and ten from J. B. Kirkley of Oconee County. Judge Brand heard the argument with Col. John B. Gamble for Morrison and Col. W. M. Smith for Kirkley. decision pending.
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Edmund Morrison
J. B. Kirkley
Oconee County
Brand
Col
John B. Gamble
Morrison
W. M. Smith
Kirkley
Tallyho and Observation Car Additions in Athens
The Athens Transfer and Livery Co adds a new four horse tallyho and orders an observation car. Both vehicles are rubber-tired and promise enhanced service for residents on various occasions. The company says these additions show progress and modern spirit.
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Athens Transfer and Livery Co
Athens
Viva Beverage Company Expands as Partners Take Half Interest
A leading Ath ens business, Viva Beverage Co., reports thriving sales. Manager Burke Netts has sold a half interest to Mr. A Hargrove, with both Betts and Hargrove continuing to run the firm. The soft drinks enjoy strong, rising demand.
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Athens
Viva Beverage Co
Burke Netts
A.cerove
Messrs. Betts
Hargrove
Window smashed at Athens Empire Laundry after ladder slip
A ladder slipped while a Black man washed the transom at the Athens Empire Laundry. The ladder fell backwards, smashing the large plate glass window as the man toppled into the room yesterday morning.
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Empire Laundry
Athens Empire
Mr Jack Jackson Brought Huge City Strawberry
Mr Jack Jackson of this city delivered to the Banner office a strawberry of remarkable size. Grown by Mr Jackson, it measured four and three quarter inches around, one of the largest seen in the city.
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Jack Jackson
Jackson
Brother Fights End in Fatal Skull Injury
Duge Daniel a negro man in Clarke county jail after a dispute with his brother Judge Daniel led to Duge striking him with a rock. The blow fractured the skull and brains oozed. the wounded man was taken to St Marys Hospital for surgery but his recovery remains uncertain. Daniel surrendered to authorities.
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Duge Daniel
Clarke County
Judge Daniel
Duge
Duce
St. Mary's Hospital
Ful
Nomefro
Daniel
Thurmond Custody Case Postponed Before Judge Friday
The case of Lafayette Thurmond versus Mrs. Lafayette Thurmond over custody of their child is set again for Friday morning before a local judge due to Mrs. Thurmond's absence.
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Lafayette Thurmond
War Treen
Moon Eclipse Tonight Across North America
The total lunar eclipse will be visible across most of North America tonight. The moon will enter Earth's shadow for about an hour with a dull red color, producing a moonless appearance as stars shine brightly. Eastern regions may see the event early. in the West the moon could be fully covered at moonrise.
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North American
United States
Canada
Two Oglethorpe County Black men returned on misdemeanor charge
Preston Williams and Mark Williams were carried back to Oglethorpe County yesterday afternoon after being arrested in Bogart. They had been brought here to be turned over to Oglethorpe authorities on a misdemeanor charge.
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Bogart
Preston Williams
Mark Williams
Oglethorpe County
Great Baseball Game in Athens Soon
East Athens Stars face Baxter Street Sluggers in Athens with captains Vince Matthews and Henry Beussee. A full lineup will be released in a few days along with the game date.
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Athens
East Athens Stars
Baxter Street Sluggers
Vince Matthews
Henry Beussee
Pandora yearbook praised for merit at University of Georgia
The Pandora annual from the University of Georgia is hailed as handsome and creditable. It thanks Dr. H. C. White for his thirty years of service and notes Athens gifted twenty five thousand dollars. Editors and business staff are listed with names and roles.
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University of Georgia
H. C. White
F.C.S
W. Hammond Johnson
James Montgomery
C. Brooks
Dwight L. Rogers
Rabbi Blechman to Deliver Alumni Oration in New York
Dr. Blechman a rabbi of the Hebrew congregation leaves Sunday for New York to attend the theological seminary alumni meeting. He will give the alumni oration, noted as a recognized orator of great ability.
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Blechman
New York
Theological Seminary
Tax Returns Reminder From City Hall Receiver
State and county tax returns are due soon. J H Dorsey, tax receiver at city hall, urges residents to file promptly to avoid the last minute rush.
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J. H. Dorsey
City Hall
Fireman injured by whiskey bottle on Atlanta yard scene
C. C. Farmer, a re instated white Georgia Railroad fireman, was struck on the head by a brown whiskey cask hurled from a viaduct while firing a locomotive. Three men were arrested. two fined 25.75 each, third bound over 10.75 collateral and not appearing. Police suspect racial motive but the trio deny throwing the bottle.
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Autlanta
C. C. Farmer
Georgia
Farmer
Whitehall Street
Victi
Kady
Frank Russell
Joe Goins
Ben Villard
Georgia to Adopt Biennial Legislature Sessions
Atlanta editors say a constitutional amendment is needed and a shift to biennial sessions is practically certain after the 1910 election. Governor-elect Brown may push the change in his inaugural message, with officials statewide favoring shorter sessions and fewer local bills, deferring many matters to courts and grand juries.
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Atlanta
Brown
Capitol
Union
Georgia
Boy Scouts Camp Social at Tallulah GA This Afternoon
The Boys Sociable at the YMCA runs from 4 to 6 PM with games and refreshments. Officials tout the Chatooga river site five miles from Tallulah as ideal for a camp offering mountain scenery clean air swimming and fishing. Members urged to attend to learn camp details and arrangements.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Chatooga River
Tallulah
Oconee
Zach Hall Fined by Mayor for Cemetery Theft
Zach Hall, colored, was fined fifteen dollars or thirty days on the streets by Mayor Dorsey yesterday for defacing property after being found with a wheelbarrow full of iron railings taken from the old cemetery. He may be turned over to state courts for larceny after serving the city sentence.
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Zach Hall
Old Cemetery
Dorsey
Hull
A Dream of Beauty at C. A. Scudder's Place
A Lanner representative notes the attractive display at C. A. Scudder's jewelry store in Athens. Behind the windows rests a new import assortment including cut crystal Limoges Carlsbad China Baccarat glass mounted with silver and sterling pieces. The store boasts the finest sterling silver collection yet brought to Athens. Visitors are urged to inspect the selection.
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C. A
Scudder
Automobile Ordinance Regulation Opens June First Nineteen O nine
The Automobile Ordinance goes into effect June 1 1909. The registry book and numbers are now ready. Call at City Hall to register and procure your number. Thirty one amend town charters. A single session would save about seventy thousand dollars every two years to taxpayers and reduce unnecessary legislation.
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City Hall
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Hawkins Case
Tallyao
Athens Transfer & Livery Company
Viva Beverage Company
A. G. Hargrove
Athy
Thurmond
Judge Brand
Pandora
H. C.ute
Son Wier
Ior
S. Revson
M. Walker
Ekor
Ms . W.T
W. R. Holmes
H Brown
Frank Clark
J Send
Olin P. Beall
Rabbi Blechman
Theological College
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Alm
Y. M. C. A. Sociable
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