Brinson to Discuss Augusta Rail Line at Chamber Meeting
George M en tasme ones Brinson of Georgia will talk with Augusta business interests at 6 pm about building a railway through Augusta. The meeting at the chamber of commerce gathered representatives from along the line though no commitment was made despite a $150,000 subscription offer. He plans an afternoon session with local leaders to seek support for the project.
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Augusta
Brinson Railway
Contem- Ga
Chamber of Commerce
Clothiers Walloped GG Players In Baseball Pair
Clothiers routed GG Players with strong hitting and clutch pitching. Arnold led with two hits and two runs while Wingfeld drove in a run and Maddox contributed four at bats as Elder earned the win and Maxwell, Birchmore, and Kinnebrew provided key outs.
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GA. R.R
Arnold
Pittard
Franklin
Guill
Aiken
Clothiers
Wingfeld
Maddox
Elder
Maxwell, If
Cohen
Birchmore
Kinnebrew
City Hall Dog Tags On Sale For July 2 Scramble
Dog tags go on sale at city hall for one dollar each as dog catchers begin work on July 2 1912. See the Doll In Michael's window to be given away at a Saturday matinee at Colonial tickets good for children ages. Save the numbers.
Peabody Building Work Begins at University Campus
Grading and excavation for the new Peabody building on the University campus have started with rapid progress to lay foundations for a corner stone ceremony in the upcoming summer session. Dr. J. T. Wooster named dean of the School of Education will preside over a summer alumni gathering about the gift of 40 000 from Mr Peabody. Plans were drawn by the New York firm Ladiow and Peabody.
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Peabody
University
School of Education
J. T. Wooster
Doctor Wooster
Peabody Teachers’ College of Nashville
Georgia
Ladiow & Peabody
New York
Folsom Seeks Peabody Scholarship and UGA Business Plan
A graduating University of Georgia student, member of the class sharing honors, has been appointed by the chancellor. Folsom will pursue a special business administration course at UGA, with plans for a law school building funded at $50,000 and space for a new school of commerce.
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University of Georgia
Folsom
Law School
Funeral for Mr. A F Brown Held in Carlton Georgia
The funeral for A F Brown aged 84 was held yesterday in Carlton GA. He died in Athens after a bout with paralysis. He was father to Mrs W H Thompson of Athens Mrs W W Starke of Commerce Mrs Rex Brown of Asheville NC Otho Brown Luther Brown of St Louis and Walter Brown of Baltimore. Rev S R England of Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church conducted the services.
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Carlton
A. F. Brown
Athens
W. H. Thompson
W. W. Starke
Commerce
Rex Brown
Asheville
N. C
Otho Brown
City
Luther Brown
St. Louis
Walter Brown
Baltimore
S. R. England
Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church
Boil Your Water Or Face River Infections
A pamphlet argues boiling water is safer than risking live microbes entering the body. It mocks a young woman who refused boiled water and warns of microbes colonizing the intestines and tissues. It promotes Linton's Spring Water as pure alternative.
Priestly imports Mohair Serges for summer fabrics
Priestly imports English mohair, white, cream and striped serges for summer lines from NATIONAL WOOLEN MILLS located at 144 Clayton Street. The note emphasizes fabric types and supplier details without extra context.
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National Woolen Mills
Clayton St
Roosevelt Feud Looms Over Taft Convention Chaos
Chicago dispatch reports a stalled Republican National Convention with brief sessions and no action. Roosevelt followers face slow credentials moves as Taft maintains momentum and delegates shift, signaling possible bolting after all contests are resolved.
Athens Seeks Better Georgia Road Schedule To Aid Trade
The Athens chamber of commerce protests a new Georgia road timetable that delays Train No.61 by forty five minutes, shortening locals time for business. It urges officials to restore a convenient schedule on the Augusta to Atlanta main line, matching other cities, with The Banner supporting the effort.
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Here
Union Point
Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Road
Georgia
Athens
Augusta
Atlanta
Bold burglar aborts break-in after glass injury at Davison-Nicholson
A would-be thief tried to enter the Davison-Nicholson Co. department store on Jackson Street but cut the glass panel near the side door and sustained a severe hand cut. He abandoned the attempt as onlookers and a viral late-night dance distracted passersby. No entry occurred and no blood was found inside. Dr. Eisman of Washington is visiting the city for a few days. Eggs for sale at 20 cents a dozen from Arnold & Abney.
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Chicago
Til
Roosevelt
Salon
Taft
Committee On Credentials
Alabama
California
Washington
Rough Rider
Davison-Nicholson Co
Jackson Street
Georgia
College Avenue
Flies Collected for City Contest With Cash Prizes
About forty thousand flies have been trapped and delivered to the downtown fire hall over four days of the contest. The event, offering cash prizes to boys and girls, is supported by the club with chamber of commerce help. Entries have been limited to the uptown department so far, but more participation is encouraged.
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Chamber of Commerce
Committee named to plan alumni bureau work
A committee including A. Pratt Adams Savannah C M Strahan Athens George T Jackson Augusta and Thos W Connally Atlanta is named to plan an alumni bureau. The group will likely meet soon to inaugurate an active policy and aims to increase alumni esprit and influence in university affairs.
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A. Pratt Adams
Savannah
C. M. Strahan
Athens
George T. Jackson
Augsuta
Thos. W. Connally
Atlanta
No Vaudeville but Three Reels of Pictures at Majestic
The Majestic drops vaudeville due to heat. A three reel feature story titled Jess will play with top actors, promising absorbing drama from start to finish. The theater will be cooled with fans and an exhaust system. Showings run until 10 15 p m with ten cent admission and two votes in the Maxwell car contest.
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The
Majestic
Jess
Maxwell
Two Reels Tonight at the Elite with Cream Cheese Sale
The Elite shows a Vitagraph and an Edison reel today with five cent admission and one vote in an auto contest per ticket. Slides display contestant standings and cream cheese is 25 cents a pound. Phone 1076 Arnold & Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
Athens City Baseball League Formed with Eight Teams
The Athens City Baseball League is formed with eight teams. Games will be played nearly every evening each week. A weekly standing will be posted after each day’s results. The first league games are set for next Monday at 6 pm, with an evening game tonight at 6 between the Athens Business team.
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Athens City Baseball League
Athens
Parker Named Temporary Chair for Baltimore Democratic Convention
Baltimore June 20 Alton B Parker will be the temporary chairman of the Democratic convention here next week. The move marks the first major setback for Bryan in the convention struggle.
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Baltimore
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Bryan
Local Produce Prices and Contact for Josey
Georgia raised tomatoes 15c a quart or 5c a basket. California oranges 20c a dozen. Fresh lemons 20c a dozen. Peaches 17 1-2c a basket. Hens 47 1-2c each. Fresh country eggs 20c. Home raised potatoes 8 1-3c a qt. Green beans 6 1-26c per qt. Fresh squash 6 1-2c per lb. Other eatables at low prices. Call 1176 for Josey.
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Georgia
Dill at Lyric Showdown in Local Film Contest
Essanay and Edison reels head the program at the Lyric today as contest standings appear on canvas. The event spotlights the alto with every nickel spent and promises a strong crowd for the screening.
Bludwine Company B 2 A additions in progress
Construction work began yesterday on additions and remodelings at Bludwine Company B 2 A. The project includes improvements to facilities and related structural changes as part of planned upgrades.
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The
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Bine ‘Serge Coats
MR. Folsom
MR. Brown
Carlton, GA
F. M
R. R
Eisman
Washington City
Srbanpees
Bernstein
Athens City Ball
Ariem
Josey
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