Foundry and Machine Works to Be Organized Here
The article describes a wave of prosperity in the state with new enterprises opening. It notes bonds of twenty million dollars to be issued by a major electric company and plans for the Athens Technomd Co. to progress, including the founding of a new foundry and machine shops in Athens, with Batley overseeing mechanical departments. It urges citizens to unite for Athens growth and to support local development and political harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Camak
Athens
Athens Terminal Co
Po Stanley
Big Electric Company
Albany
Vantasia Maconom
Atlas
de Power
Athens Tecnomd Co
Deserving Public Figure Mr Fred Cough and His Craft
Mr Fred Cough a respected local vendor selling gum and toilet soap earns daily income by the city streets. A Macon academy for the blind attendee and Bible student, he has many supporters who buy goods from him regularly. Each small purchase aids his earnest effort to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pied Coneh
Soni
Macon
Academy For
Mr W H McCurdy Dies in Comer
Mr W S McCurdy leading Comer merchant died Monday morning at his home after a brief illness. He leaves one wife and three children. He was buried yesterday with Masonic honors as friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
W. S. McCurdy
MecCurdy
Delegates sought for Clarke County county Democratic convention
A distorted notice invites friends of Mr Brown to attend the state Democratic Convention and select delegates favorable to his candidacy. It requests county leaders to ensure the appointment of Brown supporters and to present delegates through local clubs or county meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Atlante
Mr. Brown
Smyth
Brown
Clarke
Mr Brown
Chalman Vette
Brown Wall
Ldo
Democratic
Brown Cubs
Otter Fonds
Arespon
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers at Regular Meeting
St Lodge Knights of Pythias elected six month officers including AL W. Dozier C2 CL M J Almey VOC W C Link Prelate AB Harper Mo of WL L C Brown M of A M W Crane ROM Bareh O G H P Lawrence Mo The lodge reports ongoing growth and new members being initiated. Also notes social items and local shop ads for fruit and sweets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Lodge
Knights of Pythiois
AL W. Dozier
C2 CL
M. J. Almey
VOC
W. C. Link
A.B Harper
L. C. Brown
M. W. Crane
Rom. Bareh
H. P. Lawrence
Governor-Elect Brown to Visit Athens Saturday
Hon Joseph M Brown newly nominated Georgia governor will visit Athens Saturday and stay three days He will meet his son Joseph M Brown Jr in the University of Georgia during commencement He travels with his wife and stays with Prof S V Sanford and wife They arrive Saturday afternoon at three oclock and will go to Prof Sanford's residence Athens friends plan to greet and honor him during the visit
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Joseph M. Brown
Georgia
Athens
City
Brown
Joseph M.brown, Jr
University of Georgia
S. V. Sanford Nurling
Mrs. Brown
Seaboard
Sanford’s
Mr. Brown
Cotton sells in Athens as mills buy large lots
Twelve cents a pound was paid by Mr Kon Beantley for Pacelet Mills of South Carolina. This marked the first large cotton sale in Athens as farmers, merchants, and others cheer the price rise and expect broad demand from Southern mills, signaling renewed prosperity for the industry.
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Pacelet Mills
North Carolina
Kon. Beantley
South Carolina
Athens
Southern
University of Georgia dormitories inspected by board
The University of Georgia board of visitors spent part of yesterday inspecting college dormitories. The outcome of the report is unclear, but more dormitory space will be needed to accommodate expected fall enrollment. If the legislature supports continued operations, dormitory provisions must be made for incoming students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Visitors
University of Georgia
Miss Celeste Parrish to Make Address Before NA E A
Miss Celeste Parrish of the State Normal School faculty has been invited to lecture on Compulsory Education in the South before the National Educational Association in Cleveland Ohio on July 2. Miss Parrish has accepted and will speak at an early date. Also a Young Man Seeks Nicely Furnished Room Near City With Private Bath From September. Address P O Box 303 City.
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Celeste Parrish
State Normal School
South
National Educational Association
Laura D. Gill
Barnard College
Cleveland
Ohio
P. O
City
Professor Hart Resigns From Horticulture Faculty
Prof J F Hart Jr has tendered resignation to the trustees and the department of horticulture will be without a professor until a successor is elected. Hart has served many years at the University and is said to plan returning to his farm to pursue agriculture.
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J. F. Hart, Jr
Department of Horticulture
vProf
Funeral of a Little Babe
Yesterday afternoon at five o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P Stone on Lumpkin street the funeral was held for their three months old daughter. A number of mourners gathered to comfort the sorrowing parents as the choir sang Safe In the Arms of Jesus. Rev. A J Sears preached a sermon of rare beauty after scriptures, prayer, and songs. The pallbearers bore the little casket to the carriage and interment followed at Oconee Cemetery.
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P. Stone
Lumpkin Street
H. B. Martin
Eulilia Mewbourne
J. H. Huggins
J. EB. Gardner
Elegant six to eight reception honors Miss Mobley
Yesterday afternoon Mrs John B Gamble hosted a refined reception from six to eight oclock in honor of Miss Jimmie Mobley daughter of Mr J H Mobley of Hamilton Ga a cousin of Mr Gamble The decor featured white and yellow with daisies and yellow candles A line of guests included Mrs Gamble Miss Mobley Miss Fannie Rutherford Mrs Gordon Carson Miss Sallie Hull and Miss Edith Hodgson Kate Hodgson presided at the punch bow and Misses Lucile Hodgson and Elizabeth Smith served the fees About fifty or sixty young ladies attended for two hours of pleasure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gamble
Jimmie Mobley
J. H. Mobley
Hamilton, Ga
Mr. Gamble
Gamble
Mobley
Fannie Rutherford
Anniston
Ala
Gordon Carson
Savannah
Sallie Hull
Edith Hodgson
Kate Hodgson
Lucile Hodgson
Elizabeth
Athens City Court May Term Calendar and Local Projects
The May term calendar for Athens City Court is set with juried dates from June 18 to June 29 1908 including cases Kidson et al vs Central of Georgia Moss vs Hives Jo Smith & Bra vs Nieh Ist Mrs Lonbailey ve Booth and more. The Athens Terminal Company begins erecting large new warehouses with grading of the lot underway and work to proceed rapidly for opening. Arbitrators settled damages in the Athens Foundry dispute requiring macadamizing and street leveling to avoid $5000 damages. an appeal may be filed within ten days. The Athens Terminal Company and Athens Foundry cases move toward resolution as warehousing facilities are developed boosting local business and reducing drayage costs.
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Kidson Et al
Central of
Athens Termineal Company
Athens Foundry and Machine Works
Athen
Terrorial
Georgia
Ihe
Athens
Approaching Attractions at Nicholson Co. Store Sale
An expanding alteration project at Nicholson Co. triggers a forced sale of fashion stock. Readying for new layouts, the firm discounts tailored skirts, shirt waists, linens and underwear, with deep cuts on 1.25 and 2.50 dollar waists and 15 to 25 cent embroideries. Travel trunks and home goods featured, inviting shoppers to save as stock moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson Co
Davison-Nicholson’s Co
Alter
Aldean Jow Brown chicken served at Aldean store
Joe Brown chicken will be served today at the Aldean. It is touted as the latest approved breed in the state and of the best quality. The Aldean invites guests to enjoy genuine old fashioned pound cake and hot splits. The store advertises rug and furnishings discounts, new hosiery, handkerchiefs, gloves, belts, ribbons, lawns, white goods and silks with wide savings and seasonal goods.
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New Machine Works
Tariis Batley Wall
Batley
Bavinae
Dare
Athens Wall
Fred Cough
W. H. McCurdy
Knights OF Pythias
Jack Hannah
Madison
Pierce Jackson
Rosabelle Chatman
Atlanta
Pauline
Lillian Booth
Arnold & Abney's
Thornton's
Prof
Hart
Oconee Cemetery
Williamson's
Lonbailey
Mo Gillehid
Iss
Stewart Iron Works
Athens Marble Co
Price
City of
TSW
Curratehives
Dolinsson
Psa
Whitlock Coil Pipe Co
Oconee OW Refining Co
McRae Oil and Fertilizer Co
Johns Manville Co
Oconee Oi Refining Co
Crossley
Brock
of Davison-Nicholson Co
JOE Brown Chicken
Daiy
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