Fare Rules for Transfers and Five Cent Fare Changes
The document details transfer rules for different lines including Milledge Lumpkin Prince Boulevard and Lumpkin street cars with conditions on which transfers are valid and how they must be punched. It also notes the five cent fare effective October 1, 1910, allowing continued rides or transfers between lines, and mentions a Fourth of July excursion via Central of Georgia with dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledge-Lumpkin
Prince and Pulaski
Prince Avenue
Hill Street
Milledge Avenue
Lumpkin Street
Broad and Lumpkin
Prince
Lumpkin- Milledge
Prince Sng
Boulevard
Prince Boulevard
Prince Avegue
Pulaski Street
Barber Street
Milledge Lampkin
Etgues
College Avenue
Broad Satrest
Hancock and
College
College P
Genue
Hancock
Pessenger
Boulevard and Prince Line
Milledge and Lumptte Tae
Prince and Boulevard Mine
Cloverhurst
Milledge. Avenue
Lumpkin St
Miss Parish Selected for Georgia Rural Education Drive
Governor elect Smith reveals a $5,000 Peabody funded campaign to boost rural education in Georgia. Appoints Commissioner Brittain, Professor Pound, Professor Powell, and Miss Celeste Parrish to lead efforts. Plans include distributing literature, funding local gatherings, and partnering with Farmers Union and State College of Agriculture for institutes and rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke ‘Smith
Peabody Fund
Georgia
Peabody Board
Hoke Smith
Smith
Brittain
Pound
Profesor Powell
Celeste Parrish
State Board of Education
M. L. Brittain
Jere M. Pound
R. H. Powell
C. S. Parrish
Farmers’ Union
State College of Agriculture
Rural Carriers to Convene in Atlanta July 3 4
The Rural Letter Carriers association holds its two day session at the New Kimball house in Atlanta on July 3 and 4. Led by President Paul L. Lindsay and officers J B Lumpkin George C Bond and M L Moore with J H Williams on the executive committee, the gathering will include several addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Rural Letter Carriers Association
Heln
New Kimball House
Paul L. Lindsay
J. B. Lumpkin
George C. Bond
M. L. Moore
J. H. Williams
Ford Runabout Brings 25 Dollars at Bailiff Sale
In Elberton a Ford runabout, said to be nine months old with 20 horsepower and four cylinders, sold for 25 dollars at a bailiff sale before the courthouse door. Hon. J. B. Jones Sr. purchased the vehicle, the lowest price yet recorded in Elberton Star reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Jones
Elberton
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by California Druggist
A Pasadena firm Foley and Co endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient expectorant suitable for children without opiates or narcotics. The letter from C H Ward Drug Co secretary treasurer C L Parsons notes its safety, digestion compatibility, and availability from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pasadena
Cal
Foley and Co
Foley
C. H. Ward Drug Co
C. L. Parsons
Seec’y and
Treas
Foley’s
Teachers Institute of Elbert County holds diverse talks
The Elbert County Teachers Institute features visits and addresses by distinguished educators. County School Commissioner Wall arranged an engaging program with Mr Merrill of Athens guiding discussions. White teachers meet in the superior court room while colored teachers gather in the court house basement. President E C Branson of the State Normal School spoke on Monday. Celeste Parrish spoke this morning and State School Commissioner Brittain is expected Thursday.
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Teachers Institute
Elbert County
Wall
Merrill
Athens
Superior Court Room
Court House
E. C. Branson
State Normal School
Celeste Parrish
Brittain
Elberton Star
Increase Pay of Tax Receivers in Georgia Bill Intro
Representative DuBose introduces a 1879 reform bill to raise tax receivers' commissions to match tax collectors. The measure amends the 1879 act, removing "one half the" and setting the receivers’ commission equal to that allowed to collectors for county taxes, with repeal of conflicting laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuBose
Representative DuBose
Georgia
General Assembly
Cobb Leads All Comers In Every Department
Ty Cobb tops major league hitters with a .436 average and 33 stolen bases. He scored 62 runs in 69 games and totaled 159 extra bases including 20 two baggers, 9 three baggers and 5 home runs. National league leaders include Wagner with 120 hits in extra bases, Murray with 26 steals, and Sheckard with 52 runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Georgia Peach
Cobb
Wagner
Murray
Sheckard
North Dakota Governor to Speak at Iowa Bar Meeting
Oshkaloosa Iowa June 28 Arrangements completed for the Iowa State Bar Association annual meeting opening tomorrow for a two day session. Governor John Burke of North Dakota will deliver the principal address on employers liability and workers compensation arising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshbkaloosa
Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association
John Burke
North Dakota
Employers’ Liability
Workingmen’s Compensation
Aris
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promotion Note
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder trouble. It claims to regulate and control kidney and bladder action and to be healing strengthening and bracing. For sale by all druggists.
Rumors About Tallulah Falls Project Debunked
A writer defending Tallulah Falls work reports no foreign laborers on site and describes the crew as educated, orderly locals and about twenty five Black workers. He argues visitors and workers are safe and the rumors of lawlessness are unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah Falls
Tallulah
New Trustees Named for Soldiers' Home
Governor Brown publicly announced the five year terms from December 21, 1911 for the new Soldiers' Home board. Members include Simon E. Theus Savannah in District One, John Triplett Thomasville District Two, C Pate Hawkinsville District Three, R A Freeman West Point District Four, Frank M. Myers Atlanta District Five, with others listed for districts six through eleven, many succeeding prior appointees.
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Brown
Soldiers’ Home
Simon E. Theus
Savannah
John Triplett
Thomasville
C. Pate
Hawkinsville
R. A. 18. Freeman
West Point
Frank M. Myers
Atlanta
W. S. Thomson
C. M. Wiley
Commercial Congress Chooses Nashville for 1913 Convention
Nashville Tenn June 28 Nashville receives the 1912 convention of the Southern Commercial Congress. Secretary E S Shannon of the board of trade reported that the executive committee unanimously decided to hold the next annual convention in Nashville. It is expected the gathering will bring 4000 to 5000 visitors and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Southern Commercial Congress
E. S. Shannon
Board of Trade
Clarence J. Owens
Washington, D. C
Charter Granted to Athens Company
Atlanta Ga June 28 Special A charter was granted to United Homes of America a fraternal beneficiary organization with main offices at Athens Incorporators include J R Jones of Statham J F Cooper I E Cooper F M Cooper and J E Cooper all of Georgia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United Homes of America
Athens
J. R. Jones
Statham
J. F. Cooper
I. E. Cooper
F. M. Cooper
Jackson
J. E. Cooper
Upson
Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Kidney Health Aid
Middle aged and elderly people urged to use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. Sold by all druggists.
South Atlantic Tennis Tournament Draws Strong Local Interest
Augusta Georgia June 28 A large South Atlantic States Tennis Tournament draws wide attendance on Country Club courts with 64 entries. Players from Atlanta Athens Columbia Charleston New York and others socialize with hosts and guests while matches draw big crowds each afternoon. A Thursday night country club dance with Bearden's band will cap events. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs Boykin Wright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Atlanta
Columbia
Athens
Charleston
New York
Messrs. Carter and
Ragon
Boykin Wright, Jr
Ramspeck and
Orr
Estes Doremus
Clark
Henry Garrett
Messrs. Nunnally and
Martin
Albion
Marion DuBose
Pinckney Steiner
Voshel and
Pyle
Bath
Grovetown
Country Club
Bearden
Boykin Wright
James P. Verdery
Henry Cumming
Cassad
No Commission for Macon City in Georgia Likely
Macon Georgia June 28 opposition from influential sources blocks a plan to adopt a commission form of government this year. Officials foresee a prolonged fight and no local bill authorizing the change, making the project unlikely for some time. The Elberton Star notes W. J. Bryan’s tour disappointed Georgians who expected more from his speeches and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Citizens' Bank & Trust Co Annual Meeting Notice
The regular annual meeting of Citizens' Bank & Trust Co will be held at the bank offices on College Ave Athens Ga at 3 p m on July 6 1911 This notice dated June 26 1911 and signed by President W H Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Bank & Trust Co
College Ave
Athens Ga
W. H. Shelton
Elberton Drummers Seek Athens Atlanta Train Extension
The Georgia Travelers Association asks Supt. H W Stanley to extend Seaboard Air Line trains No 57 and 58 from Atlanta to Elberton, arguing extended service would aid traveling men and Elberton residents by enabling morning arrivals and early evening returns. The letter notes current gaps require late-night or noon arrivals, hindering access to Athens or Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Atlanta
Elberton
Georgia Travelers Association
Athens Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line
W. 8. Lounsbury
H. W. Stanley
Head and shoulder cut by falling rock at Tallulah Falls
Elberton Ga June 28 Mr A E Roberts narrowly escaped a worse fate on an excursion to Tallulah Falls. A rock kicked up by a hiker above struck his head and shoulder, staining his clothes with blood before physicians could sew the gash. He remains sore but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Roberts
Tallulah Falls
Elberton
A. E Roberts
Niagara of the South
Tallulah
Mr. Roberts
Judge A G Dorsey Dies at Gainesville Home
Gainesville Ga June 28 Judge Anderson G Dorsey veteran of the Confederacy and longtime justice of the peace died at his home after a brief illness He was 72 and attended the Little Rock reunion He leaves several children and an Atlanta burial is planned for Vista Cemetery in Atlanta and funeral services will be held here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Anderson G. Dorsey
Little Rock
Annie Harris
Havana
Cuba
J. D. Woodside
Greenville
D. C
Eula Hulsey
Atlanta
John B. Dorsey
Texas
R. E. Park
Athens
Atlanta Vista Cemetery
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Hundred Dollar Reward
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 in Toledo Ohio. Testimonials urged, sales by all druggists, 7 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills as well.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Frank 3
Chenet
Sealy
A. W._GLEASON
Notary Public
Hall
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Central OF Georgiary
H. RB. McLean
S. Rexford
New York Life Ridge
Kansas City
Saya
Miss Parish
Will
Kimball
Elbert County Institute
Tallular
Nashvile
Athens Company
Augusta Country Club
Macon City
W. J. Bryan
Georgia Travelers’ Association
Seaboard
A. G. Dorsey
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