Deaths in Athens Trace Heavy Toll Across County
The Athens area reports multiple deaths as a harsh spell of weather strains the ill. Mrs. John L. Morris dies in Alto after tubercular trouble, with burial plans in Augusta. Mrs. D. A. Hughes, 43, dies in Athens. babe in casket. funeral to Lavonia and Pleasant Grove. Mrs. Rob ert T. Kirkpatrick dies after three months of illness. funeral at South Lumpkin Street home. William Lee, 61, dies of yellow jaundice at Whitehall. nine surviving children. Burial details and mourners listed for each.
County Courthouse Bonds Drive County Wide Appeal
The county debates a 200000 bond issue for courthouse needs ahead of the July 11 election. Citizens and business groups express strong support, urging turnout to secure a large majority. Organizing to ensure a sufficient vote is urged to realize a modern downtown courthouse.
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Athens
Death Notices From Savannah and Watkinsville
Mrs. J. T. Carpenter, 80, died in Savannah after a heart condition. Her son F. L. Carpenter will travel to Savannah. Special-Dr. J. A. Knight, 56, resident of Watkinsville for 12 years, died after several weeks illness at A. W. Ashford's home. funeral arrangements pending.
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J. T. Carpenter
F. L. Carpenter
Savannah
Carpenter
Central
J. A. Knight
Watkinsville
A. Knight
John W. Knight
A. W. Ashford
Market Bulletin Lists Produce and Vendors
A brief market notice lists ripe pineapples, oranges, bananas, cucumbers, bell peppers, and beets. It mentions Arnold & Abney as a vendor and repeats Arnold & Ab ney with a phone number 1076 for inquiries.
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Arnold & Abney
Vege Tables for Early Buyers at Arnold Abney Stall
Phone us early for a nice selection of vegetables for early buyers. If you waltz you will be disappointed. Arnold & Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
Ripe Tomatoes and Produce at Arnold & Abney
Ripe tomatoes and fresh garden produce advertised by Arnold and Abney. The display includes green corn, beets, yellow squash and cucumbers with the contact phone number 1076. Local basket sales and produce lineup highlighted by A and A.
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Arnold & Abney
Clarke County Sunday School Union Meets at First Methodist
The Clarke County Sunday School Union holds its first meeting this evening at 8:30 in the First Methodist church Sunday school rooms. Evangelical Sunday schools in Athens and the county are invited to participate. The program includes songs, prayers, committee reports, new committee appointments, and an address by Rev. L. G. Broughton. Rev. S. J. Cartledge and Rev. S. R. Grubb participate in a discussion on contributing to the organization’s success.
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Clarke County Sunday School Union
First Methodist Church
Athens
God
Stanley R. Grubb
Miss McArthur
Rev. L
G. Broughton
D. D. Song
Holy Spirit
S. J. Cartledge
Emmet J. Bondurant
S. R.gr
Chief of Police Attends National Chiefs Convention
Chief John S. McKie of Athens arrives in Rochester for the National Association of Police Chiefs convention. Acting Chief Thomas handles daytime duties and Acting Chief Emerick covers nights as the chief is away. activity around the department is notably quiet with good behavior reported.
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Rochester, N. Y
McKie
Gangalore
Emerick
C. T. Young
Lthe
City Counsel
Buffalo
John S. McKie
Athens
Rochester
National Association of Police Chiefs
Thomas
Athens Delegates at Georgia Funeral Directors Meet
Mr. W. H. Smith of Dorsey and Funkenstein is in Atlanta for two days attending the Georgia Funeral Directors and Undertakers Association meeting. Mr. W. F. Dorsey is scheduled to speak at the evening session today before the gathering.
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W. H. Smith
Dorsey & Funkenstein Establishment
Atlanta
Georgia Funeral Directors and Undertakers’ Association
W. F. Dorsey
Thirteen Tigers in May and None in June So Far
May records list thirteen blind tiger cases with trials completed. only one case was transferred to June, leaving June with no new tiger cases to date. The June activity appears as a carryover from May.
Pallbearers Named For Mrs Morris
Pallbearers for Mrs J L Morris are W T Forbes Arthur Booth J H Bradberry N S Arthur R H Bulloch and Dr Hudson The service includes a six o clock morning prayer by Rev J D McPhail and the casket will be moved to the depot for shipment to Augusta Interment will follow at the family plot in Augusta after services at Mrs Morris mother Mrs E J Hicker's home The M C A glee club met the remains at the train from Alto yesterday and conveyed them to the home.
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J. L. Morris
Georgia
Augusta
Messrs
W. T. Forbes
Arthur Booth
J. H. Bradberry
N. S. Arthur
R. H. Bulloch
Dr. Hudson
J. D. McPhail
First Presbyterian Church
Bludwine Fresh Peach Soft Drink Ad at Ilion
A brief ad for Bludwine with fresh peach, calling customers to visit the Ilion joint at College and Broad to try the best soft drink for five cents. The ad emphasizes the unique peach flavor and a low price to attract passersby.
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Ilion
Comer College and
Last Day for Tax Returns in State and County
Last day the law allows for property returns nears as Receiver J H Dorsey keeps office at city hall due to crowding at the courthouse He plans to stay open tomorrow to assist those delayed by providential causes Returns are expected to raise county valuation by 350000 to 400000 over last year with about 150000 in Athens due to new properties and higher valuations Reverend Joe J Bennett D D of Griffin and Atlanta will preach at West End Baptist Friday at 830 pm inviting the public Bennett a noted Southern Baptist figure has been in the city visiting the university
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J. H. Dorsey
Newses
Athens
Joe J
Bennett
Southern Baptist Convention
Jackson County
Thomason, Carrollton Attorney, Dead at 28 in Georgia
Beverly B. Thomason, well known in Athens and Carrollton, died yesterday afternoon at his father's home in Carrollton. A 1909 law graduate from the University of Georgia and Yale, he partnered with Hon. W. D. Hamrick. He was 28, a prominent Elk and Mason, and survived by his father, mother, five brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, with Masonic rites in charge.
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Carrollton
B. B. Thomason
J. J. Thomason
Carroll County
Law Department
University of Georgia
Yale
W. D.hamrick
Called Communication Of Mt. Vernon Lodge No 22 Held Tonight
Mt. Vernon Lodge No 22 calls a meeting in the Max Joseph Building lodge rooms for work in the M M degree. Visiting and qualified brethren invited. Refreshments to follow. Clare D Heidler serves as secretary.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
Max Joseph Building
Clare D, Heidler
Sev
Cheap 7 room house with 1/2 acre near Prince Avenue
J R Crane and Co advertise a 7 room house on half an acre with city water 800d well and electric light for 2750.00, calling it a cheap place and inviting inspections. Contact phone 74.
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Prince Avenue
J. R. Crane & CO
Trustees Meeting Sets Agenda for State College Today
The executive committee of the board of trustees of the State College of Agriculture met yesterday to prep for today sessions. Present were Dr. L. G. Hardman and Hon. A. J. McMullan with Hon. John T. Newton, Madison, among others. Governor-elect Hoke Smith will attend the 9 o'clock morning meeting at the Agricultural Hall by invitation from Dr. A. M. Soule and Agriculture Commissioner T. G. Hudson.
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Board of Trustees
State College of Agriculture
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
A. J. McMullan
Hart County
John T. Newton
Madison County
Board of the Agricultural Instituion
Hoke Smith
A. M. Soule
T. G. Hudson
University
John W. Bennett
Waycross
Madison
Dudley M. Hughes
Danville
the Experiment Station
Jamartine G. Hardman
Thomas G. Hudson
Atlanta
Robert. C
University Trustees Meet For Georgia College Board
Officers of the Board James J. Connor president T W Reed secretary and treasurer Andrew M Soule assistant secretary The trustees of the University meet this afternoon at 4 in the faculty room of the college The university board includes former Governor Henry McDaniel and notable members from Athens Atlanta Marietta Savannah Macon Rome and other cities with figures such as J M Brown Geo F Gober Clark Howell Hamilton McWhorter and J J Connor among others.
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TRMP
Bth
James A Thrash
Greenville
James J. Connor
T. W. Reed
Andrew M. Soule
University of Georgia
State College of Agriculture
University
Henry McDaniel
J. M. Brown
Geo. F. Gober
Marietta
Clark Howell
Atlanta
W. E. Simmons
Lawrenceville
Hamilton McWhorter
Athens
S. B. Adams
Savannah
B. B. Bower
Bainbridge
Dudley M. Hughes
Danville
H. R. Goethius
Columbus
A. Q. Bacon
Macon
J. Lindsay Johnson
Rome
J.T. Newton
Madison
Howard Thompson
Gatinesville
Bowdre Phinizy
Augusta
John W. Bennett
Waycross
James White
Harry
Condition of Cotton Crop In This Section
Dry weather has not injured the cotton crop in the area surveyed. A leading local observer reports the drought has caused less expense and less weed chopping. The corn crop, however, has suffered in many places with blades twisted from extreme heat.
Snap Beans Fresh Shipment By Arnold and Abney
Fresh shipment of snap beans arriving this morning from Arnold and Abney. Call 1076 for availability and pickup.
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Arnold & Abney
Buttermilk Sickness Strikes Clayton Street Family
Mr J Davis, wife, and two children fell ill after drinking buttermilk Tuesday evening on Clayton street beside the Gilbert home. Though all recovered, the cause is unclear whether the dairy product, a shared meal, or vessel conditions caused the illness, as neighbors nearby reported no effects.
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J. Davis
Clayton Street
Gilbert
Bryan to Speak in Jefferson During Georgia Lecture Visit
The great orator’s lecture tour reaches south Georgia with Jefferson one of two or three North Georgia stops. Towns will back his appearance with a large guaranteed fee, expecting a strong turnout from fifteen to twenty counties. Gainesville Midland Railway plans special rates to draw crowds from Athens, Gainesville, and beyond. Although billed as nonpolitical, listeners anticipate possible political views woven into the talk.
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Mr. Bryan
South
South Georgia
North Georgia
Jefferson
Bryan
Gainesville
Commerce K of P Elects Officers in Georgia
In Commerce Georgia on June 14 the Commerce Lodge Knights of Pythias held its regular semi annual officer election in Castle Hall. Chancelor Commander C A Scogeins and a full slate including O O Maddox as Vice Chancellor R C Nix Prelate S J Smith Jr Master at Arms T A Harber and P W Shepherd Keeper of Records and Seal were chosen. Inner Guard G L Volbrook and Outer Guard Luther F Elrod were named. The lodge anticipates growth and prosperity under this leadership. Mr H M Mallory left for Sylvania to visit relatives.
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Commerce
Commerce Lodge
Knights of Pythias
C. A. Scogeins
O. O. Maddox
R. C. Nix
S. J. Smith, Jr
T. A. Harber
P. W. Shepherd
G. L. Volbrook
Luther F. Elrod
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Grim Reaper
John L. Morris
Alto
Morris
McGregor Company
Miller Undertaking
Southern Railway
Lewis
Albert
E. J. Hickey
Presbyterian Church
D. A. Hughes
Lavonia
Franklin County
Pleasant Grove
R. E. Kirkpatrick
Death
Boulevard
South Lumpkin Street
Robert T. Kirkpatrick
Mattie Lou
Methodist Church
W. J. Williams
Charles Muse
J. E. Gardner
J. H. Patman
F. P. Stone
R. W. Bailey
Geo. Stone
R. England
Young Harris Memorial Church
Oconee Cemetery
William Lee
Whitehall
Princeton
George Stone
Ine
UNION
V. Sen. G. Broughton
Beverly B. Thomason
Agricultural College
Mr. J. Davis
Tun
William J. Bryan
H. M. Mallory
Sylvania
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