Legislature Convenes as Shackelford Heads to Atlanta
Representative Thomas J. Shackelford of Clarke County sails to Atlanta for the opening of the short session. He expects heated debates on child labor and leasing laws as bills move quickly to action.
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Thomas J. Shackelford
Clarke County
Atlanta
Shackelford
State Normal School
General Assem Y Now Realizsa
Shekeiford Iilvesien
Moors Crea
Brand
Dge Russell
Turner and Hodgson Play Winning Baseball
The Turair Hodgon baseball team defeated Michael Bros on a University diamond yesterday. After several innings of tight play the score finished 221011 in favor of Hodgson. The Banner team, undefeated, faces Turner and Hodgson Friday afternoon, while the Banner team meets Foundry Jean this afternoon.
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Turair & Hodgson
Michael Bros
Stern
Arora Hodgson
Turner & Hodgeon
Barn R
Turner & Odgson
Foundry
Jean
Powerful Postum Cereal Drink Promises Sustaining Nourishment
A Texas woman recounts switching from coffee to Postum Cereal Drink and says it strengthened her and helped her gain weight after illness. She notes her family physician recommended Postum as a coffee substitute and reports improvements in sleep and overall well being. The ad promotes Postum by Watam Co Battle Creek Michigan and mentions a recipe book in each package.
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Texas
Oman
Coffe
Watam Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Oume Delay Occurs on New City Hall
Construction on the new city hall is delayed for several days due to difficulty in obtaining stone and an inability to proceed. The site foreman says stone work is behind and brick laying will push back completion. the supervisor expects occupancy by January 1st if weather and material flow improve.
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New City Hall
City Tax Books Closed Notice for Athens
City treasurer warns that Athens tax books will close on a date in January. The notice urges residents to settle accounts promptly to avoid penalties before the deadline.
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W. Torser
Ea Urer
City of
Athens
Library construction moves forward on university campus
The university outlines rapid progress on relocating Prof John Morris residence to facilitate demolition by Adapta contractor Mr Peasa this week. George A Clayton Co of Atlanta will then build the new Peabody library on the Morris site with completion aimed for January 1st and immediate transfer of the collection.
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Peasa
Adapta
John Morris
George A. Clayton & Co
Atlanta
Peabody Library
Morris
Editor Brooks Buys More Papers
Miter W. A. Brooks of the Oconee Enterprise visited Athens yesterday. He has bought the Hamilton Journal and plans further newspaper acquisitions in the state with general supervision over several papers. Brooks says many Oconee county residents will attend the Northeast Georgia fair in Athens October 1 to 10 and exhibit locally.
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Miter W. A. Brooks
Oconee Enterprise
Watkinsville
Brooks
Hamilton Journal
Oconee County
Gorgis Lair
Ba Hela
Athens
Matinee Misconduct and Fines at City Hall
Mayor Rhodes presided over a morning matinee misadventure that swelled the city till. Mamie Phillips, a dancer, paid fifteen dollars after a fight with Isabellas Johnson and Mattie Neal. Lizzie Kelley paid ninety dollars for a rocket she starred in. Squire Thomas paid eleven dollars and twenty five cents for public drunkenness.
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Rhodes
Mamie Phillips
Isabellas Johnson
Mattie Neal
Lizzie Kelley
Squire Thomas
East Athens Baptist Church Sees Steady Baptisms
Religious services led by Rev Willie Saye at East Athens Baptist Church show strong progress with over a dozen individuals professing faith and to be baptized next Sunday morning. Saye is described as a diligent and influential pastor amid rising church interest in Athens.
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East Athens Baptist Church
Willie Saye
Sage
Athens
Masonic Picing at Watkinsville St Johns Day Celebration
Large gathering of Masons from the region will celebrate St Johns Day in Watkinsville under Amity Lodge auspices. Major H H Carlton of the city will deliver the principal address, followed by several talks and a big picnic. Also an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Care touts stomach health through nourishment and cure at The Orr Drug Co.
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Watkinsville
St. John's Day
Amity Lodge
H. H. Carlton
Orr Drug Co
City women propose servants employment bureau plan
The Banner reports Athens women consider organizing a servants employment bureau to protect housekeepers from untrustworthy workers. The system would log applicants and trials, with reports against servants shared among members who pay a membership and daily access to records. The move follows widespread calls for reform and better recommendations amid suspected misconduct by some servants.
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Servants’ Employment Bureau
Housewive
Bureau
Athens
Toggery
Hhir
Mr Thomas C Dunn Takes Charge at Athens Cotton Exchange
Mr Thomas C Dann assumed management of the Athens Cotton Exchange yesterday morning succeeding W B Oneal who left for New York. Dann, appointed by AB Baxter & Co, is a capable executive in South market operations. German Syrup by Dr A Boachee touted for coughs lung troubles with two million yearly sales since 1868 at 25 and 75 cents.
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Thomas C. Dann
Athens Cotton Exchange
W. B. Oneal
Exchange
New York
Dann
A B. Baxter & Co
South
A. Bochee
United States
Heavy Fine for Negro Resists Arrest in Broad Street Incident
Anderson Eberhart, a negro man, resisted arrest Saturday on Broad Street after noon. Officer Pelton seized a knife as Eberhart cursed and fought, incurring a fifty dollar fine and costs by Mayor Rhodes for disorderly conduct and resisting officers. The mayor said the penalty serves as a lesson for others who resist police.
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Anderson Eberhart
Rhodes
Eberhart
Broad Street
Pelton
Rhods
Directors Meet WW Alhens Today
Officers and directors of the Oco nee Oil and Fertilizer Co will meet in Athens today to transact important business. The company has had a splendid year and may plan significant additions or improvements at the plant. They recently bought extra ground near the current facility for future development.
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Oconee Oil & Fertilizer Co
Athens
Subscriptions to Winnie Davis Memorial Hall
Miss Mildred Rutherford leaves for New York and Europe for six months. During absence, all Winnie Davis Memorial Hall subscriptions should be paid to treasurer Mrs Ira Evans Eve of Augusta. Several Athenians have not paid their subscriptions and are urged to remit promptly. University of Georgia Summer School opens July 1 with 500 to 700 teachers expected. contracts with leading educators signed. weekly lectures planned. hoped attendance ranges from twelve to fifteen hundred teachers from Georgia Alabama Florida and other Southern states.
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Mildred Rutherford
Georgia
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
New York
Europe
University of Georgia Summer School
Walter B. Hill
Misa Rutherford
Harper
Ang. Sth
United States
Alabama
Florida
Attack on Tech School Denounced as Slander
On Sunday Dr Len G Broughton of Atlanta attacked the Georgia School of Technology, a branch of the University of PTT He said he would as soon go to hell for grace as to the Tech for character Several leading Atlanta citizens connected with Tech denounced his remarks as slanderous and refuted the attack.
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Len G. Broughton
Atlanta
Georgia School of Technology
University of Ptt
Brougton
Tech School
Broughton
Jim Tillman Faces Court in Change of Venue Bid
Former Lieutenant Governor Jas Tillman, accused of killing editor N G Gonzales of the Columbia State last January, was brought into Columbia court on a petition from his lawyers seeking a venue change. Both sides employ able lawyers and a major legal contest is anticipated.
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Jas. Tillman
South Carolina
N. G. Gonzales
Columbia State
Columbia
Last Notice to Tax Payers Clarke County
Clarke County receiver J H Dorsey warns taxpayers that books will close July 1 to satisfy comptroller general requirements. Returns must be filed to avoid double taxation. Also includes ads for Kodol Digestive Aid and Clifton flour by Wingfield Cash Grocery Store.
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Clarke County
Bransford
Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery Store
Sale of Fabrics and Sundries at Bargain Prices
Readable price list highlights discounted textiles and garments including 27 inch white china silks at 5 cents a yard, wash silks and madras reduced to 15 20 35 cents ranges, shirt waists cut to 75 cents to $1.75, and assorted soaps powders and toiletries priced for summer needs. Also promotes luggage and bags for ladies and gentlemen.
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Madras
Mennen
Daily Cotton Market Summary for June 22 1908
Liverpool market shows middling uplands at 6 3/4 with 6000 bales sold and 5400 from American origins. New York spots steady at 12 1/2. Athens reports middling at 11 cents. Port receipts total 8400 today versus 5699 a year ago. Olives at L P Morton's.
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Liverpool
New York
Athens
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Turner & Hodgson
Stone Men
Ervices
East Athens Baptist
Masonic
Picing
Tective Bureau
Banner
Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Benterville
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
MR. Thos. C. Dunn
Felton
Calaboose
Alhens
Oconee Oil & Fertilizer Company
Dend
Winnie Davis Memorial Hall
DR. Broughton
Jim Tillman
J. H. Dorsey
Clarke Co
Pear
Colgate
Daily News
Baxter & Co
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