Athens praised as model city for generosity to Georgia universities
A Macon editorial lauds Athens Ga for appropriating $25000 to the University of Georgia and urges Macon to support Wesleyan and Mercer. The piece contrasts Athens generosity with Macon’s meager $300 raised for Wesleyan’s campus iron fence, calling for stronger local backing.
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Athens
Georgia
Macon Evening News
Gento
Macon
Wesleyan
University of Georgia
Mercer
Jmbue
Guerry
University of Georg
West
Mrs. Mary Clotfelder Dies After Stroke at 64
Mrs. Mary A. Clotfelder died yesterday at her home in Jackson county after a long illness caused by paralysis. Aged sixty four, she had little hope of recovery after the stroke. The funeral will be held at the home with burial in the family grounds.
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Jackson County
Mary A. Clotfelder
Clotfelder
Great Rally Promises Education Experts Speak On Georgia Needs
Under the Georgia 800-08 Club a grand educational rally will be held at Dr Broughton's Pabernacle Thursday night after eight. President Wall arranges speeches by eminent educators from Tech Emory Mercer University and other institutions on the topic What are the greatest needs of the educational work in Georgia. A stenographer will transcribe talks for distribution by the club.
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Georgia
Dr. Broughton
Welock
Wall
Gleorgia Roads
Wallace
Matheson
Tech
Dickey
Emoy
Jameson
Mercer
Chinerllor Barrow
The
University
Funeral of Miss Birdie Gurley Held at First Methodist
Sunday afternoon service at the First Methodist Church honored Miss Birdie Gurley who died Saturday morning after a prolonged illness. The popular young choir member was laid to rest at Occ Ave Cemetery with tender tributes from sorrowing friends and a sermon by Rev. Luk Ji Hasun.
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Othe First Methodist Church
Birdie Gurley
South Georgia
Seaehins
Sheonao
First Methodist Church
Nes
Canrel
Roy Hingry Towns
A. Y. Woods
Mercer Broach
Roy Finch
E. Woods
Garnett Cochran
Dillard Sewell
Luk
Ji Hasun
Tvl
Occave Cemetery
Electric Bitters Promised as Grand Family Medicine
A testimonial from Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York praises Electric Bitters as a superior remedy for dyspepsia liver issues and general weakness. The claim highlights digestive regulation blood purification and renewed vigor. Available under guarantee at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer
Athens Postpones Fourth of July Observance
The Athens celebration of Independence Day was postponed due to fireworks display conflicts and Judge Emory Speer being unavailable. Organizers pledge a more elaborate program next year to honor the national holiday with a strong citywide effort.
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Athens
Seyond
Emory Speer
Lily
Athens Board Reviews Superintendent Bond Report on Schools
The city board of education reviewed Supt. G G Bond’s annual report showing high overall performance and recommendations. He urged medical inspection, raising passing marks in mathematics to 70 percent, normal school diplomas for teachers, and adding Education to teacher exams. Enrollment totaled 2,198 with 1,513 white and 685 colored students, and average daily attendance was 1,375.
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City Board of Education
G. G. Bond
Athens City
Bond
Wachers
Supt
Nantahala Avenue
Childs Street
Meigs Street
Oconee Street
Baxter Street
Jackson Street
East Athens
West Athens
Heavy rain and flash flooding report across counties
A Sunday downpour dumped very heavy rain across several sections of the state. Athens saw a strong electrical display with no lasting damage while Oconee and Jackson counties reported crops damaged by hail and streams overflowing. Madison county experienced extreme rain as creeks rose, flooding streets and crossing the Oconee River before subsiding within an hour.
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Athens
Oconer Neighta Y Edo
Jacksons County
Madison County
Oconee
Marshal Sterling Arraigned in Price Murder Case
After the death of Andrew Price in the city, a warrant led to Marshal Sterling of Bishop being arrested and taken to Watkinsville on murder charges. His committal trial is set for Thursday morning in Watkinsville, drawing wide attention in Oconee County. Sterling claims self defense as Price advanced with a shotgun, while the prosecution argues there was no adequate provocation.
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Andrew Price
Oconee County
Marshal Sterling
Bishop
Watkinsville
Marshall Sterling
Mr. Price
Price
Mayor Dorsey Faces Dog Ordinance Enforcement
The mayor, Dorsey, is busy enforcing the dog ordinance and plans to proceed with a case against Arabella Roberts who refused to surrender a dog. The case is scheduled to be heard this morning.
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Dorsey
Arabella Roberts
Teg
City Court Adjourns Briefly as Lawyers Readiness Lapses
Yesterday morning Judge Cobb convened city court for a few minutes but the lawyers were not ready with the cases, and the court stood adjourned until Thursday morning when several civil cases will stand for one trial. The Citizens Bank and Trust Co stockholders meet July 1 at 3 p.m. in the bank office. read by the children in the various schools.
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Cobb
Citizens Bank and Trust Co
W. H. Shelton
Eighth District Convention Set For July Meeting
Delegates from several counties will convene in this city on Saturday in July to nominate and appoint a congressional executive for the Eighth District. Hon. William Hosford is named as congressman from the district and seeks renomination. W. Oparrel and W. F. Dorsey lead the Charleston county slate with alternates H. West and J. B. a. Mr Howard, long serving in the Ninth district, is noted for a seventh term.
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Eighth District
Tin Eighth Congressional District
Minutidthee
Willian Vo Hesdrd
Juan
Arbitrators to Hear Athens Terminal Case Damages
Arbitrators meet this morning in Athens to hear cases against the Athens Terminal Company over damages to property on Found Street. They plan to reconvene to finish all cases and reach a final settlement, with Dadeusaéa noted in the proceedings.
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Athens Terminal Company
Found Street
Dadeuséa
End of the Elf Wh Twenty TORWware Rapid Pace
Fragmentary OCR notes mention swift progress or timing in a project labeled TORWware. The line hints at rapidity and software or engineering context but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes. Further readable text needed to identify entities and events.
Clarke County Delegation Heads to State Democratic Convention
Clarke county sends a large delegation to the state democratic convention in Atlanta. A special car has been secured for the delegation on the early Sea Board train, with seventy five delegates traveling today. Clarke county expects strong representation and prominent participation in the deliberations.
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Charke County
Atlanta
Seaboard
Clarke County
Mayor Court Docket Details Fines and Delays
Mayor Dorsey presided over cases with Henry Poss fined 2.25 dollars for driving. A Hoff G Mappin and Al Hiarde man fined five dollars each for somber conduct. Henry Winfrey charged with public indecency postponed. The Goolsby case for disorderly conduct also postponed. John Fuller nine year old white boy avoided a fine after par ents warned of possible reform school upon repetition. Case against Mr J T Cooper dismissed for disorders.
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Dorsey
Henry Poss
A. Hoff
G. Mappin
al Hiardeman
Sormerty
Henry Winfrey
Col
Goolsby
John Fuller
Reformatory
J. T. Cooper
Weatherly Grocery Co. Ad Announces Store Details
W. A. Weatherly Grocery Co successor to E. G. Whitehead & Co dealers in Fancy and Family Groceries at 115 Clayton street. Phone 173. Your trade will be appreciated.
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W. A. Weatherly Grocery Co
E. G. Whitehead & Co
Clayton Street
City Council Sets July Hearings on City Limits Extension
Last night the council fixed July as public hearing time for citizens to speak on extending city limits and a bill to amend the city charter. It approved health board ordinances, funded $50 monthly for help, and hired a laborer. Jackson Street sidewalks from Brown to Washington were ordered paved.
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Council
Board of Health
Jackson Street
Brown
Washington Streets
Swain Showpleases Large Crowd At Swain Pavilion
An audience near two thousand enjoyed a performance of Jesse James at Swain Pavilion beside the YMCA building. Hundreds were turned away as the W L Swim Company announced a week of nightly program changes with Town Folks on the Old Homestead to follow. Prices show 25 cents with 35 cent tickets. duty free admission with paid ticket.
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Jesse James
Swain
W. L. Swim Company
Southern Mutual Building Nears Completion
The new office building of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company is practically complete with finishing touches underway. Many occupants have moved in and more are moving daily as the company plans to occupy its own offices within the next week. Accumulated trash and fences around the site were removed yesterday improving the street’s appearance.
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Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Southern Mutual Company
Three Year Old Ruby Louise McMahan Hosts Birthday Party
Yesterday afternoon Ruby Louise McMahan celebrated her third birthday at her parents home on Prince Avenue. A number of her young friends attended and a delightful time was enjoyed by all the little tots.
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Ruby Louise McMahan
Tom McMahan
Prince Avenue
Col Shackelford returns from South Georgia trip
Col. F. C. Shackelford has returned from a business trip to South Georgia.
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Col. F. C. Shackelford
South Georggia
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