Enterprising Athens Citizens Propose Streetcar Extensions
Athens real estate agents D G Anderson & Co plan a two and a half mile extension from Springdale or Rutherford to Cloverhurst and the river area, aiming to build an amusement park and 300 acres of suburban residences. A second plan seeks Chase Street extensions to Springdale and Milledge to create a parallel route, promoting a rival to Milledge Street.
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Athens Street Railway Management
Street
Hness
Rsidence Wi Iich Cyan Oes
D. G. Anderson & Co
Springdale Street
Rutherford Street
Cloverhurst Country Club
Bobbin Mill
Judge McWhorter
Col. Blanton Fortson
Col. Snelting
Col. Fortson
Chase Street
Springdale
Running &Ne
Prince Avenue
Chase
Hill
Flowers Exhibition Draws Athens Ladies for Tea
The garden club plans a Thursday flower show in Athens with talk only exhibits. Hundreds of bulbs from narciass to cruci bloom this season and many beautiful specimens will be displayed. Members will entertain visitors with tea served in an electric manner and tasty sandwiches.
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Pany
Athens
Garden Club
Nowers
Clean News Movements Push for Cleaner Reporting
A Georgia city leads a drive for restraint in crime coverage. Women of Athens organize to oppose sensational detailing of crimes like the Applebaum and Grace cases. A letter from a principal urges readers to demand cleaner reading matter and supportive legislation.
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Banner
Athens
Applebaum
Grace
Atlanta Constitution
Enger vs Fears verdict settles small civil dispute
In Athens city court twelve jurors awarded plaintiff 225 dollars in Enger vs Fears after a night hearing day. The docket also included George Byrd versus Henry Smith over a mule swap with a money verdict of 30 dollars. Col Price clarified J. C. Payne claim involved a white man, not a negro, in a bridge incident.
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Enger
Parks
Athens
Ity
George Byrd
Henry Smith
Byrd
Smith
J. C. Payne
Col. Price
Cooking Class Delights Athens Ladies At Series End
The Banner reports the cooking school’s final session drew about 200 attendees. Mrs. Siple and Miss Chamberlain guided quick, expert demonstrations serving hot rolls and two Baltimore cakes while sharing tested recipes and Crisco tips. Mrs. Cooly won the pretty Japanese vase in the recipe contest.
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Banner
Siple
R. E. Park
Burns
E. H. Cooly
Cooly
Atheny
Two Athens Boys In The G M A Bunch
Yesterday afternoon two Athens boys, Lamar Tribble and Bancroft Steadman, who are students at the College Park academy, were noted among the big group of boys returning by train to College Park after a visit to the Inaugural City. Both are said to be doing fine work in that excellent school.
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College Park
Athens
Pendley suit filed against Athens Railway over young son’s arm loss
In Athens city court J S Pendley sues the Athens Railway and Electric Company for 25000 damages claiming negligence led to a accident injuring the Pendley child who lost an arm. Plaintiff’s testimony began as jurors were dismissed for a night recess and will resume today with further argument. Other cases Hodgson Parrish Deadwyler to be heard if Pendley wraps up in time.
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Athens
J. S. Pendley
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Hodgson
Constitution
Parrish
Deadwyler
Pendley
Planting contest to boost Athens yards and planting
Mr Tibbetts of a local manufacturing company organizes the woman’s club of Settlement and several shrub and flower contests in Athens to stimulate yard beautification. Mothers will compete to transform barren ground with shrubs seeds and plants. volunteers offer cuttings for distribution and welcome requests.
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Tibbetts
Ufacturing Co
Orga
Woman's Club of Settlement
Athens
Ross Crane Ended Lyceum Series At Normal Auditorium
The audience praised cartoonist Ross Crane at Normal auditorium as the final attraction of the Alkahest Lyceum for the year. His versatile stage work and clear caricatures held the audience's unbroken attention and offered thoughtful suggestions.
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Ross Crane
Wirlagm
Alkahest Lyceum Squree
Crane
Fresh Produce Advertises Daily Grocery Deals
A local ad lists celery lettuce cauliflower bell peppers new Irish potatoes fresh tomatoes and squash for today. Fruits include strawberries oranges apples and grapefruit with notes of ripe berries and apples from Arnall Abney and Arnold Abney at phone 1076.
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Grocery Co
Arnold & Abney
Supper Planned for Men and Boys at Young Harris Church
The Young Harris Memorial Church plans a supper for men and boys over 12 at 7 30 p m Thursday March 13 at Boulevard and Chase streets. The event aims to gather about three hundred members and emphasize a pleasant occasion with the church's best people in attendance.
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Young Harris Memorial Church
Boulevard
Chase Streets
Young Harris Memoral Church
March legal advertisements feature sheriff sales rise
The Banner notes fewer ordinary citations and executor notices but more sheriff's sales than in six to eight months. Real estate personalty livestock and farm products appear under the “fiery fadlor” at the rural constable’s ad page, with one incorporation application listed.
Chamber of Commerce Emblem Pins Planned for Members
Secretary C. C. Callaway of the Athens Chamber of Commerce plans to have elegant screw-back pins made for members. The red and black fire enamel badges feature "Chamber of Commerce" arched over eagle wings with "Keep your eye on Athens" at the center and the five railroads radiating outward. Members are urged to call to order at a reduced price by buying in bulk.
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C. C. Callaway
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Fresh Produce and Dairy Special at Arnold & Abney
New Beets and ripe tomatoes join hard-head lettuce green peppers and fresh turnips. Potatoes celery carrots onions cabbage apples and pumpkins appear with oysters cheese and farm eggs. Arnold & Abney advertise a today only special with multiple phone numbers.
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Florida
Swift
Sealship
Arnold & Abney
Plaster Cast Nourishment For Injured Train Worker
A railway accident left a 27 year old man named Bruce severely injured. He sustained multiple fractures including the spine and jaw after a bridge gang incident. A plaster cast will envelop his body and nourishment will be provided through a mouth tube for weeks. Bruce has a wife and one child at home in Godfrey.
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Bruce
Mr. Bruce
Godfrey
Georgia Military Academy Visit Fails to Arrive in Athens
The G M A delegation canceled their planned visit to the University of Georgia yesterday due to a wreck on the S A L line in North Carolina. Dean Snelling and University officials waited at the Georgian hotel for cadets, then learned the schedule would be cut and the party would not stop in Athens after all.
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Georgia Military Academy
University of Georgia
North Carolina
Dean Snelling
University
Georgian Hotel
Atheny
Athens
Monroe
Georgia
Col. Woodward
Atlanta
Worse Than Lincoln Penny New Nickel Debuts in Athens
In Athens the 1913 edition nickel appeared from banks and circulated in early samples. The coin is criticized for indistinct lettering and rough buffalo bas relief with an Indian head lacking relief, leading to suspicion as some first tendered coins were refused by merchants and streetcar conductors.
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Lincoln
Athens
Dr Hill at the Hiawassee Settlement Sermon
Rev E L Hill pastor of the First Presbyterian church spoke to the Bible class at the Hiawassee Settlement last night. About thirty seven attended with much interest as he explored mansions both here and after death and the Christ as advocate of believers in the hereafter.
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E. L. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Hiawassee
Women of First Baptist study Cuba at prayer meeting
At the evening service of the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church the Cuba topic was discussed. Mrs. Carithers led the prayer service and papers by Mrs. Witcher and Mrs. Lynch were praised as valuable contributions.
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Women of the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Georgia State Experiment Station Director Visits Athens
Martin V. Calvin of the Georgia State Experiment Station near Griffin spent yesterday in Athens as a guest of longtime friend Dr. H. C. White.
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Martin V. Calvin
Georgia State Experiment Station
Griffin
Athens
H. C. White
Matters Adjusted in Arrests Made Here
Mr W O Harper and Mr A P Rice traveling representatives for rural newspapers were arrested in Elberton on misdemeanor warrants by B T Fisher of Fisher Motor Car Co. They settled a $4 bill, had warrants dismissed, and were allowed to resume work. No charge against Rice.
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W. O. Harper
A. P. Rice
Farm News
Elberton
B. T. Fisher
Fisher Motor Car Company
Rice
Harper
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Council
Col. E. 8. Price
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S. N
Arnall & Abney
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Legals
Ming
Georgia Railway
G. M.A
Dr. Hill
Women's Society
Cuba
C. E.,” Care Banner
eFars Grocery Co
Feare Grocery Co
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