City health ordinances introduced for council review
Night session saw several proposed ordinances to strengthen city health laws. They were drafted by the Board of Health and the Chirke County Medical Society and aim to grant the health board broader powers. The health committee will investigate and report changes in the form it deems best.
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Boont of Tealth
Charke County
Ot al
Board of Teeth
Iis
Bond of Health
Chirke County Messege Society
National Meeting of Educators in San Francisco
The National Tricational Association plans its convention in San Francisco from July. The city promises Irish hospitality, excellent climate, ample accommodations, and reasonable rates to welcome educators from California and the Pacific coast, offering a valuable educational object lesson and a chance to explore California’s resources.
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San Francisco
Californian
Pacific Coast
San Francisco Las
Vian
California
Atlantic
Pacific
Polo Game At Skating Rink Between Athens And Columbia
Tonight at nine oclock the Skating Rink hosts a polo match between Athens and The Columbia team with strong lineups. Doors open at seven thirty, tickets 25 cents, and music by the Skating Rink Band. Athens lineup includes Rogers captain Arnold Clifton Wheatley Parr. Columbia lineup features Lawson Smith Graham Culley Long.
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Raller
Columbia
Tesa
Athens
Adussian
Rogers
Filetrah
Arnold
Rush
Clifton
Wheatly
Parr
Lawson
Smith
Graham
Culley
Long
Brick Shortage Delays Work in Athens Area
A brick shortage halts construction in Athens for six weeks, forcing builders to import bricks at high prices and slowing sidewalk paving. Local yards shut, delaying residences and other buildings while city projects stall until local plants resume production in a few weeks.
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Athens
Made-to-measure spring suits at Strouse & Gros event
The Strouse & Gros firm presents Heed Art Clothing with a Made-to-measure selection. An expert cutter will visit the store on Thursday Friday and Saturday March 5 9 and 10 to take orders. Athens Ga. CHAS. STERN & CO.
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Welbae
Can
Strouse & Gros
Chas. Stern & CO
Athens
Gia
Travel rates with $2 membership fee and many routes
The notice lists round trip fares from St Paul Minneapolis to Chicago Cairo Memphis New Orleans St Louis Houston Omaha Connell Bluffs Kansas City Dallas Denver Cheyenne El Paso Salt Lake City and more with a $2 membership fee. It notes validity for return until September and stopover privileges. Also included are editor quotes praising Pain Balm and advertisements for Cheney's Expectorant.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cairo
Memphis
New Orleans
St. Louis
Houston
Omaha
Connell Bluffs
Kansas City
Dallas
Denver
Cheyenne
el Paso
Salt Lake City
Oxden
Appeal of Walker Warren Prepares for April Council Meeting
The appeal of Walker Warren from Mayor Dorsey’s decision was not heard. the case is set for April when Poe will be tried. A large crowd attended, showing strong interest in the matter. Warren received a thirteen day street labor sentence after the council discussed the case on its merits.
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Walker Warren
Dorsey
Poe
Leity
Warren
Murray Comedy Company Arrives for Week at Opera House
The Murray Comedy Company brings a week of entertainment to the Opera House starting March 12. Manager J Rus Smith promises a strong bill with top vaudeville acts and special scenery. The opening play The Belle of Richmond features opportunities for all performers with a thirty cent ticket and a free admission at noon.
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Ressd
Murray
S Iy
Opera House Next
J. Rus Smith
Lish
Richmione
Monthly report of the Thessie Mell Industrial Frame March 1906
The regular monthly meeting chaired by the vice president records expenditures of 207.18 for painting, repairs, materials, wages, collector’s commission, and other items. It lists 103 workers represented across four weeks, 26 on average, with 103 garments made and 16 visits noted.
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Thessie Mell Industrial Frame
Falance
Cotton receipts and stock show limited season totals
The report notes cotton receipts and stock in the current season are low, with about seventy eight thousand bales on hand and fewer than expected purchases. It suggests a trend toward holding for higher prices, contrasting with the same period last year.
Litte girl Lollie Belle Wood laid to rest at church
Friends and family gathered yesterday at muuunel church for the funeral of Lollie Belle Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Wood. The service included readings by Rev Troy Beatty and songs by Mrs J W Barnett. Due to bad weather the casket was placed in the receiving vault after the grave service at Childs Street cemetery.
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Muuunel Church
Lollie Belle Wood
W. J. Wood
New York
Childs Street School
Rs. GW. McDorman
E. T. Smith
J. W. Barnett
John N. Booth
Loyd BE. Brooks
T. W. Reed
Troy Beatty
Jesus
Beatty
Secondhand clothing appeal for infants and youth seeking donations
An earnest call requests secondhand clothing for infants and boys and girls with a drop point at Hom. Elizabeth J. Watts, Vice President. The note also includes Mrs. Ake’s testimonial on Foley’s Honey and Tar for lung issues and a bakery ad for Angel Food Cake from Star’s Bakery, phone 188.
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Hom
Elizabeth J. Watts
The
Star’ S Bakery
Phone 188
M. M. Arnold
Growth of State Normal School Drives New Building Needs
The dining hall nears occupancy at the State Normal School while the James M. Smith Science Hall, destroyed by fire, is under reconstruction and expected to be completed by commencement. Administrators warn that rapid growth outpaces building capacity, urging more dormitory and classroom space.
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State Normal School
James M. Smith
Presbyterian Church to Occupy Remodeled Building Soon
The Presbyterian congregation expects to worship in the remodeled building on the 18th inst after completing the new Sunday school room. The old church will be back in use within five to six weeks, with the current Senry Stovall chapel space loaned from Lucy Cobb institute during construction.
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Senry-Stovall
Lucy Cobb Institute
Murray Comedy Company Promises Top Dollar Value
The Murray Comedy Company opens a week in our city next Monday at the theatre and offers dollar priced entertainment. Manager J Aus Smith, a renowned theatrical figure, backs the show, with Snell also praised for securing the high class act. The company previously played two performances last season and is noted for value at ten, twenty and thirty cents.
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Murray Comedy Company
Murray Company
J. Rus Smith
Snell
Pneumonia Deaths Rise in New York and Chicago
During November and December 1903 one fifth of deaths in New York and Chicago were caused by pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and heals the lungs, helping prevent pneumonia. take Foley's to cure quickly and avoid serious results. Sold by all druggists.
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A. M. Ake
Foley
New York
Chicago
Georgia legislator visit to Chirke county convict camp
A Georgia special investigating committee visited Athens to inspect the Chirke county convict camp. Senator Parker and Reps Rainey and Trammell toured the camp with County Commissioners Vincent and Hudison, receiving detailed information on camp operations and convict handling. The panel declined interviews pending their formal report to the assembly.
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Georgia
Athens
Chirke County
Senator Parker
Rainey
Trammell
Vincent
Hudison
Foxard
Gen Assembly
Report on Sono finances presented by special committee
Last night the Sono special committee chaired by Col. C. M. Snelling submitted a comprehensive report on the city’s financial condition. The council approved resolutions praising Snelling and Mr Parker of the National Bank for assisting the work and providing valuable information to the public.
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Col. Snelling
Sono
Col. C. M. Snelling
Col Snelling
Parker
National Bank
Water main project planned for Normal School fire protection
City commission passed a resolution to lay a ten inch main from the intersection of Honmof Coll street and Prince avenue to city limits to connect with a State normal school line. The system will serve the Normal School with strong pressure and seven hydrants on campus for rapid fire protection. Construction starts at once.
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Prince Avenue
Boulevard curb and sidewalk project referred to street committee
The city discussed laying curbing and widening sidewalks on the Boulevard and referred the issue to the street committee with power to act. Nearly all property owners on the street requested the work be completed.
Handco Pig Hams Sold By M. M. Arnold
Handco Pig hams are offered for sale exclusively by M. M. Arnold in this notice. The advertisement emphasizes Arnold as the sole seller of Handco Pig hams.
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M. M. Arnold
Parker Elected City Auditor in New Year Measure
The city council elected Albert S. Parker of the National Bank of Athens as auditor to oversee city finances for one year. The salary is four hundred dollars for the year. Opposition argued for disclosure on creation before filling the post. The vote was six to two with Rowe and Harris opposing.
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Albert S. Parker
National Bank of Athens
Harris
Rowe
Marker
Parris
Railroad Petition Delayed As City Council Adjourns
The Central Railroad petition regarding Thomas and Rahkiwin streets was not acted on last night. Chief engineer Steele urged the council to consider the request and the body voted to postpone action until an adjourned meeting at eight o clock Wednesday night. Officials expect no conflict and believe agreement is achievable.
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Central Railroad
Thomas and
Rahkiwin
Steele
Omni
Lis
Forrester Resigns. Newsome and Richards Named
First Assistant Fire Chief T. M. Forrester resigned last night to become custodian of the federal building. D. P. Newsome was elected to fill Forrester’s post, and A. H. Richards succeeded Newsome, with Emory Patat added as supernumerary to fit Richards’ role.
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T. M. Forrester
Landor
Federal Building
D. PD. Newsome
Forrester
Milledge Avenue Macadamizing Ordinance Passed
Last night the city council approved macadamizing Milledge Avenue from Baxter Street to beyond Mr. O H Arnold residence. Work will start when weather permits steady execution. Cranberries contain an acid that, in large amounts, could shorten life, a startling claim noted by scientists.
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Milledge Avenue
Baxter Street
O. H. Arnold
Thankslanta
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National Meeting OF Educators
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Herald
Addington
Indian Territory
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Cheney
Coming
Richmond
Opera House
Monthly Report Industrial Home
Fio
Watat
Little Collie
Belle Wood
Smith Hall
MR. J. Aus Smith
Legislative Committee
Council
A. S. Parker
D. A. Newsome
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