Athens Manufacturing to Reorganize Under New Charter
The Athens Manufacturing Company now in receivership plans a quick reorganization under a new charter. Incorporators named are H C Luck, John D Moss, A L Brooks, and James I L Dozier. Capital stock at 125000 dollars, authorized to increase to 2200000. Charter for twenty years with renewal at term end. A meeting decided to pursue the charter immediately as the property remains strong for a paying investment.
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Athens Manufacturing Company
Ban- Mer
Weorporators
Merers HC Luck
John D Moss
A L Brooks
James IL Dozier
Tev Athens Manufacturing Company
Athens
Central of Georgia Railway Announces Staff Reassignments
The Central of Georgia Railway Company abolishes the office of soliciting freight and passenger agent in Athens. Ro L Moss Jr remains in Athens with Moss Manufacturing Co. J E Humphrey moves from the Central depot to Clayton Alabama, while L E Poley of Albany Georgia will assume his post here. Humphrey departs soon. Poley arrives to assume duties.
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Thiseay
Ro L Mose
Moss
Athena
Moss. Mannufacturing Co
J.E. Humphrey
Central Depot
Clayton
Ala
L E. Poley
Albany, Ga
Humphrey
Doctor’s Food Helps Doctor End Long Stomach Trouble
A physician reports acid dyspepsia since childhood was cured by Grape Nuts. After four years on the cereal, he has had no attacks and says many patients benefit when doctors prescribe Grape Nuts. Battle Creek based Postum Co promotes Grape Nuts as a substitute for medicine with quick improvement and a trial offer.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Incendiary Incident Reported in Oconee County
Watkinsville Ga March 8 Nancy Fambrough a young negro woman was charged with attempting to burn a tenement owned by Albert Fambrough ten miles below here She crawled under the house and pushed a shovel of coals into a bed but a passerby saw smoke and saved the structure The owner is son of Sam Fambrough whose corn crib was burned last week by an incendiary Others in the community include Mrs Walton Harris Booth recovering from illness and several locals visiting or ill with various matters.
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Watkinsvillle
Nancy Fambrough
Albert Fambrough
Sam Fambrough
Jim Price
Walton Harris Booth
W.M. Smith
Athens
Pome
W. S. Holman
Booth's Academy
Abe Jones
W. M. Smith
Billupa Phinizy
Great Opera Production Planned for Athens March 18
The Athens Board of Education library committee arranges a major stage show of New York opera scenes directed by J. S. Atkinson. About 150 performers, elaborate chorography, and top local talent will enhance the production. Atkinson has arrived and will begin rehearsals immediately.
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Library Committee
Board of Education
Athens
New York
Atkinson
Howard to Introduce Bill on Farm Labor Controversy
Washington dispatch outlines Rep W M L Howard of Georgia seeking an attorney general inquiry into a half million dollar fund used to prosecute trusts and alleged peonage. The piece accuses President Roosevelt of pressuring southern farmers via secret service agents to break contracts, threatening the cotton industry and local prosperity.
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Howard
Congress
Roosevelt
North
Abraham
South
Secret Service
Knox
Payton Sisters Triumph Draw Large Opera House Crowd
A strong Payton Sisters performance drew a large, enthusiastic audience at the opera house last night. The company earns growing praise as audiences anticipate tonight’s Little Alabama and tomorrow’s matinee featuring The Planter's Wife with candy for children.
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Payton Sisters
Alabama
Kodol Dyspepsia Core Promotes Digestive Strength
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Core as increasing physical strength by aiding digestion and nutrient appropriation. It claims pleasant taste and universal digestant efficacy. Also promotes Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with testimonials of a saved child and guarantees from H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro druggists.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W.J. Smith & Bro
W. J. Smith& Bro
Draggiats
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Morrison to bring Faust illusion to town next week
The note announces Lewis Morrison and his dramatic company visit next Tuesday night to present Mephisto laden Faust with elaborate scenery and electricity driven effects at the opera house. Morrison portrays Mephisto in a stunning stage version hailed as a moral lesson and visual spectacle for local audiences.
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Lewis Morrigan
Mr. Morrison
Morrison
Mephisto
New York
the Opera House
Lewis Morrison
New Cemetery Opens Sixty New Lots For Sale
City Engineer J W Barnett has laid out a new section at Oco nee Hill cemetery containing sixty twenty by twenty foot lots to be sold at twenty dollars each. The lots lie on the east side of the river and are selling rapidly as the western section fills.
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Oconee Hill Cemetery
J. W. Barnett
Judge Simmons Declares Campaign for Georgia Supreme Court
Judge Simmons announces his candidacy for chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court to succeed himself on January 1, 1905. He notes a Democratic primary set for April 20 and acknowledges opposition, citing fifty five volumes of Georgia reports as his record and pledges to serve if elected. He says canvassing is impractical and asks voters to decide, offering to bow to the decision.
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Supreme Court
Georgia
Democratic Executive Committee
The
Georgia Reports
Bargain Wool and Dress Goods Sale Ad
A retailer promotes specials on embroidered crepe mohair and novelty wool fabrics in multiple colors with yard prices and bulk lot discounts. Also advertised are wash goods, white mercerized fabrics, and hosiery.Dr. King’s New Life Pills and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy are endorsed with local pharmacy mentions.
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Paris
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Positie
Mr. Wumphrey
Clayton, Alabama
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Dr's
Oconee County
Opera House
Branson Library
WM. ML. Howard
Washington, D.C
W. M. Howard
Atlanta
NME
Will Daniel
Bogart
Willie Daniell
D. A. Daniell
Marion Daniell
North College Avenue
Daniell
Judge Simmons
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