Athens Guards Prepare for Chickamauga Camp
The Athens Guards under Capt. William A. Capps depart July 1 for Chickamauga Park to join other state units in a regular army service encampment. Capps will lead enlisted men and the company aims for a strong showing and useful military experience. officers include First Lieutenant A. Vonderleith and Second Lieutenant DH Dupree.
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Athens Guards
William A. Capps
Chickamauga Park
Capps
A. Vonderleith
Dh, Dupree
Joe Brown Nomination Stirs Frustrated Party Delegates
A historic draft stresses strict crime enforcement and social reform as delegates from districts one through eleven prepare for a Denver convention. The state executive committee is named with leaders in Toombs, Sumter, Macon, Muscogee and others guiding party strategy.
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Principhan
Erie
Denver
Hen Vo Cox
Hen
Po W. Meldrim
W West
T. W. Lays
M. Cunningham
Chatham
Pulaski
T. @ Gamiye Sumter
J. J. Willis
Muscones
Arthur Thermgson
Troup
Robinson
Fulton
McCulla
Rockdale
Jas Morpow
Clayton
A.C Stone
Will Gann
Bibb
Mo Saath Henry
Washington
W. A. Thomas
Telfair
RO Ashley
Lowndes
JW. Oxiesby
Brooks
J. D. Quings
Cofferwarne
H H. A. Hall
J. Randolph Anderson
Chithiam
Ed Brinson
Burke
I. H. Corbett
Toombs
Donald Frazer
Liberty
J. J. Hoffmayer
Dougherty
J. J. Knight
Milltown
John HH
Hutchinson
Turner
D. D. Bateman
Fort Gaines
J. R. Ellis
Burglary at Barrow's Restaurant Leads to Arrest
Last night the burglary at R H Barrow's on Thomas Street was interrupted by an intruder still present when officers arrived. The burglar attempted to take cash from the drawer over several nights, with small sums stolen previously. Walter Perry was arrested and held for prosecution in the state court.
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R. H. Barrow
Thomas Street
Short
Othe Nancy
Walter Perry
Nomination of Joseph E. Brown at 1857 Georgia convention
A restored excerpt recounts the 1857 Georgia convention where Joseph E. Brown was nominated after a three day deadlock among five candidates. It notes the convention’s tensions over Governor Walker and anti slavery policy, the lengthy balloting, and the eventual choice amid parliamentary sparring and formal minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Gin
Peneval Union
Milledge
Joseph E. Heown
Federal Union
Robert Walker
Kay
Southern
H. G. Limar
James Lardner
Ho Warner
William H. Stiles
Gardner
Rajor
Resu
I. T. Irwin
Wilkes
Joseph E. Brown
Mr. Clarl
Bibble
District Names and Officials List
Lewis Russell of Jacion and A. 8. Hardy of Hall cited for Tenth District alongside Ramsey Jefferson O Keefe Tallaferr la Cullars Lincoln Boyd Hancock. Eleventh District includes Bennett Banks Quincy Coffee Le Stanten Ware Bashinski Laurens.
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Lewis Russell
Jacion
New Methodist Church Planned for West Athens
The Methodists plan a Young L. G. Harris Memorial church costing at least five thousand dollars at the corner of Chase street and Nantahala avenue. A fundraising committee led by Cobb Lampkin met to organize and solicit contributions for the new building.
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West Athens
Young L. G. Harris
L. G. Harris
Kingdom of God
Cobb Lampkin
A. W. Dozier
T. W. Powell
R. T. DuBose
L. G. Johnson
Chase Street
Nantahala Avenue
Corner College Avenue
Clayton Street
Elks Lodge to be Instituted in Gainesville
A new Elks lodge will be installed in Gainesville on Friday night with Past Exalted Ruler E. Bancroft of the Athens lodge leading a capable team to aid the ceremony. Many prominent Gainesville men are to become charter members, and the venture is expected to start with strong success.
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Lodge OF Elks
Gainesville
E. Bancroft
Athens Lodge
Memorial Exercises by Mission Society at First Baptist
The Woman's Mission Society of the First Baptist church held memorial exercises for Mrs. HH AL Lowrance a charter member noted for active work Beautiful talks were given by Mrs. IM RR Bernard and Mrs. John D Moss with a letter read from Mrs. W H Young
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Woman's Mission Society of
First Baptist Church
HH. AL Lowrance
Lowranes
IM. RR. Bernard
John D. Moss
W. H. Young
Zach Hall Arrested on Stealing Charge
Zach Hall was arrested yesterday on a larceny charge for allegedly stealing iron from in front of the old stables on Thomas Street near the Central Depot. He denies the charge, stating he just took the iron, and was released from custody last night.
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Zach Hall
Zach
Thomas Street
Central Depot
Foley Kidney Cure Promoted In Health Ad
An old health ad touts Foley Kidney Cure claiming to strengthen the whole system and cure kidney and bladder diseases. It urges sale by druggists and cites Cleveland Ohio as a location. The rest mentions political convention happenings and nominations with references to Mr Brown and Henry G Lamar.
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Foley
Brown
State Senate
Blue Ridge
Speer
Bible
Henry G. Lamar
Y M C A Camp Set for July in Highlands NC Area
The annual YMCA encampment runs July 5 to 22 near Franklin North Carolina within ten miles of Franklin on the Highlands road by Sugar Fork River Falls. General Secretary W T Forbes will locate the site. two weeks in the mountains aims to tone up body and spirit with trout fishing noted as good and a total cost near 12 dollars for railroad fare plus camp and transport.
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Young Men's Christian Association
W. T. Forbes
Franklin
N. C
Highlands Road
Sugar Fork River Falls
Highlands Country
North Carolina Mountains
Minhala
Youn Men's Christian Association
Association
Athens to Auction City Bonds at Noon Saturday
At Athens city hall the mayor council finance committee will open bids Saturday at noon for city bonds totaling 75 000 dollars. Of this 410 000 dollars covers sewer bonds while the remainder finances waterworks. Multiple bids are expected with the chance of a good premium.
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Council
Mayor and Council of
Athens
Prof S P Orrs School Opens Monday
Prof S O Orrs school in this city will start Monday morning June 1. It is one of the best preparatory schools in the state and offers high standard instruction. The school is well attended and yields strong results.
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S. P. Orr
S. O. Orr
Junction
Usth
Orr
Prayer Meeting On The Boulevard In Invitation
A prayer meeting is planned for this evening at 8 30 at the residence of Mr Roy Finch on the Boulevard. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Oelock
Roy Finch
Pentecostal Meeting Planned on Chase Street Tonight
A Pentecostal meeting begins tonight on Chase Street near the Boulevard inviting all interested. The services, starting now, are expected to draw large crowds over the next two weeks and offer spiritual benefit to attendees.
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Chase Street
Boulevard
Prompt relief with Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion
The note urges taking a reliable remedy promptly for stomach issues and recommends Kodol as pleasant to take and guaranteed to provide relief. It notes Kodol is sold by all druggists.
Ike Taylor in Newtown Faces Liquor Sale Charge
Police report Ike Taylor the one eyed man without legs was found in Newtown with over forty dollars on his person. The case hinges on how to handle a conviction given his weak health and inability to work. The incident adds strain on city and county authorities.
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Ike Taylor
Newtown Settlement
Ike
Por
Health Board Drives Citywide Cleanup Effort
Athens Board of Health accelerates work to improve public health. Council passes ordinances to support the board and finances. A ditch around the southern side of the waterworks settling basin will divert surface water from the pond. Health and finance committees set a date for emergencies. The board will estimate necessary funds for disinfectants and proper apparatus and report at the next meeting.
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Athens
Health Department
Board of Health
Athens adopts health ordinances on disinfection and quarantine
New health rules require entry bans and quarantine until disinfection is certified by the city inspector. Violations face conviction in the mayor’s court under the Athens city code, with penalties specified in the ordinance adoption.
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Board of Health
Make Your Returns Now to Avoid Double Taxation
The city warns taxpayers who have not filed returns that books are ready and failure to file will trigger double taxation on all taxes. Last year double amounts reached $174,860 as a deterrent. Included is a reader testimonial praising Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Young Man Arrested for Blind Tiger Liquor Sale
S M Childers, a University farm worker, was arrested on a blind tiger charge. Police allege he sold liquor in quarter to quart sizes to customers at the Jackson Street cemetery site. He is 27, married with three children, from Madison county and will be tried by Mayor Dorsey.
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Erning S. M. Childers
University Farm
Childers
Jackson Street
Madison County
Imu
Dorsey
Summer Clearance Sale of Reasonable Shoes
Davison-Nicholson Co advertises an ongoing clearance of ladies and children’s footwear with deep discounts. Edwin Clapp styles listed at $5.25 and $4.76 highlight substantial savings to attract customers. The ad urges immediate attendance while stock remains unbroken.
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Davison-Nicholson Co
Edwin Clapp
July cotton futures plunge as delivery fears rise
Griffith and Welch's Cotton Letter reports July futures dropping from 10.91 to 9.67 as delivery fears push prices down while new crop quotations slide 40 to 50 points. Spot cotton movement stalls with nations showing little change as the market closes.
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Griffith & Welch
Athens
Bonds for Sale in Ath ens for Sewer and Water Extensions
Bids invited for all or part of two issues of thirty year bonds at 4 1 2 percent coupon. Denominations 1000 and 10000 dollars for sewer and water extensions. For full information contact Chas M Snelling, Chairman Finance Committee, Athens.
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Chas. M. Snelling
Finance Committe
Athens
Gawed&su
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Joe Brown
W. T .Powers
Butts
John T. Allen
Baldwin
T. J Hardin
Monroe
J. P. Culpepper
Fayette
W. C. Bunn
Polk
Charles N. King
Murray
H. P. Meikelham
Floyd
George H. Aubrey
Bartow
Keighth
J. C. Williams
Greene
Hugh H. Price
Oconee
T. M. Fitspatrick
John Bostwick
Morgan
R. B A. Hamby
Qabun
J. A Perry
Gwinnett
Mission Society
Cleveland
Ohio
Jas,Sherman
Chicago
Health Board
S. M. Childers
Athens, Ga
C. A. Scudder, Jeweler
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