County Officials Consider Convict Road Duty Plan
Clark County Commissioner J P Vincent urges Judge H W Pamer to convene a meeting in Atlanta after the general assembly to discuss placing convicts on county roads. He argues counties may accept more convicts if needed and favors a state arrangement to use all nonneeded convicts on public works while saving money from the current lease system.
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Vincent
J. P. Vincent
Board of cCounty Commissioners
Clark County
H .W. Pamer
Atlanta
Georgi
General Assembly
Aztee
Mos
Clarke County
Greens New Offices Open in Athens
In Athens on Clayton Street Dr Green recently opened new offices in the former Alps photo studio space. The modern suite includes the latest dental apparatus, a well equipped laboratory, and an attractive parlor. Dr Green enjoys high patronage and is praised by friends as a promising Georgia dentist.
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Athens
Dr . Green
Clayton Street
Alps Photo Atudio
Green
Georgia
Grulecs
Berns
Veriain
Lawyers to Attend Georgia Bar Meeting at Tallulah Falls
Athens lawyers prepare to attend the Georgia Bar Association annual meeting at Tallulah Falls on July 2. Judge McWhorter will headline with a paper on Federal regulation. Sylvanus Morris and others from Athens participate in committees and memorials as Secretary Park urges attendance to support the association’s work.
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Athens
Georgia Bar Association
Talluulah Falls
Ham Uton McWoorter
Sylvanus Morris
Judge McWhorter
Congress
McWherter
Jorria
Park
The
Acanciation
Fire on Pope Street Damages Small House
Fire department responded yesterday morning to a blaze on Pope Street. The roof of a small house occupied by Black residents caught fire but damage was nominal as the fire was extinguished before responders arrived.
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Pope Street
Grape Nuts Endorsement From Newark Miller
A Newark miller touts Grape Nats as superior daily food, claiming indigestion relief and kidney benefit from regular use. He argues patent flour strips vital wheat nutrients and contrasts Grape Nats with drugstore tonics, noting restaurants stock the product and recipe ideas in each package.
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Newark
Onto
Nillwright
Myan
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Contest outlines dotted prize giveaway in 1908 Athens Banner
The Athens Banner announces a dot puzzle contest with prizes from 25 dollars to 1500 dollars and various goods. Entry requires a readable name address and payment of at least one dollar for a subscription, with close date set for midnight August 15 1908.
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Otice
Bie
Athens
The
Banner
Athens, Ga
Day Goods Teams Battle On Campus This Afternoon
Baseball action on the campus is set for this afternoon after six o'clock. Teams from Michael Bros and Turner and Hodgson will face off in a lively contest expected to draw strong interest.
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Michael Bros
Turner & Hodgson
Patterson and O'Dwyer Bound Over in City Court
Yesterday afternoon at the court house, Nell Patterson and Kate O'Dwyer appeared before Judge Foster for committal trials. Both were bound over to the city court with bonds of $100 each, bonds were given and the defendants released.
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Court House
Nell Patterson
Kate O'Dwyer
Foster
Handsome Cane Gift To City Engineer Barnett
William Feming cut a cedar from the city hall site and fashioned a walking cane with a gold head. He presented the cane to City Engineer J W Barnett who supervises the construction of the new city hall.
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William Feming
City Hall
J. W. Barnett
New Pharmacy School Planned at University of Georgia
The University of Georgia will establish a school of pharmacy as urged by Chancellor Hill in the annual report. Dr. Benedict is named as one professor, with others to be chosen. The program aims to keep Georgia students from leaving the state for pharmaceutical education and to provide full equipment for a top Southern school. DaWitt & Co. offers DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve praised for healing piles and skin ailments, sold by Orr Drug.
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School of Pharmacy
University of Georgia
Hill
Board of Trestees
South
CO. Benedict
Gach
Georgia
E. O. DaWitt & Co
DaWitt’s
Secar
DeWitt's
Orr Drag
Dr H C White to Deliver Baccalaureate Address
Dr H C White leaves today for Ohio to deliver the baccalaureate address at the State College of Agriculture. He is regarded as one of the Souths ablest and most entertaining orators and his audience is expected to be pleased.
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H. C. White
Ohio
State College of Agriculture
White
South
Royal Scarlet canned goods touted for Athens buyers
An advertisement extols the Royal Scarlet Brand of canned goods for Athens, urging trial for proven quality and promising best products this fall. It also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and digestive aid, noting it is sold by The Orr Drug Co.
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Athens
G. H. Williamson
Orr Deng Oo
Premium lists for Northeast Georgia Fair scheduled in Athens
The Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens will run October 5 to 10 with premium offerings over $7,000 for agricultural and other products and racing. University of Georgia Summer School opens July 15 drawing about 700 teachers from Georgia and nearby states. registrar reports 350 already registered and 32 added yesterday. expect 40 to 50 new names daily until opening day. The fair plans extensive exhibits from about ten counties and enhanced amusements. grounds and buildings progress rapidly. Alabama and Florida teachers anticipated to attend, with Early county sending 25 teachers.
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Georgia
Macon
Griffith
University of Georgia
Athens
F. M. Harper
Early
Harper
Major Jones
Early County
J. C. Branson
Alabama
Florida
Home Made Ice Always On Hand In Athens
Athens Ice and Coal Co. manufactures ice locally with a 40 ton daily capacity and delivers by wagon throughout the city. The firm serves Athens and nearby towns, offering reliable ice supply with telephone orders. A separate testimonial praises Electric Bitters as a universal cure, offered at 50 cents by local druggists.
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The
Athens Ice & Coal Co
Athens
Athens Ice & Coal Loo
Night School Close Tonight in East Athens
The East Athens Night School will hold its closing exercises tonight at the school building on Oak Street. An interesting program has been arranged and a large number of people is expected to attend.
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East Athens
Oak Street
Summer Excursions From Central of Georgia Rail
The Central of Georgia railway offers excursion tickets to mountain and lake resorts in the North East and West and to Tybee seashore for Southern travelers. Through sleeping car service and schedules are highlighted with rates and fall details available from ticket agents and local agents in Athens Georgia. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised for headaches with a 25 cent price.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Savannah
Tybee
South Atlantic
R. L. Moss, Jr
J. E. Humphrey
Athens, Ga
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Greens
Tallulah
the Banner
Griffeth Implement Co
H. R Palmer & Sons
I. P. Morton
E. I. Smith
C. A. Scudder
D. W. McGregor
M H Skalowski
J. S. Bornstein
Head & McMahan
Bailey Supply Co
Ren
Capt. Barnet
DR. Fc. White
Great Summer School
the Fair Association
H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dr. King
H. &. Palmer & Sons
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