FIRST PROSECUTIONS FOR SEATS FOR FEMALE WORKERS
Commissioner Stanley of the West of Commerce and Labor to begin prosecutions under the mercantile seating law. He toured Athens and other cities, found some stores in Athens lacking proper seats for female employees, and warned violators. The law requires specially provided seating for women in mercantile establishments and holds firms and officers liable for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stanley
Labor and Commerce
State of Georgia
8. M.stanley
West of Commerce and Labor
Atlanta
Trom
Kes Pissioner
Athens
Stanley
Augusta
Macon
Stocere
Nce
Striving to Keep This Case Out of Bankruptcy Court
A creditors meeting for J. C. Henderson, a Gillsville merchant farmer, was held yesterday as J. C. Adams of Gaines acts as receiver. Creditors aim to adjust the matter to avoid bankruptcy court. petitions show assets about forty thousand dollars against eight thousand dollars liabilities, with Athens concerns among potential holders of the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Henderson
Gillsville
J. C. Adams
Gaines
Iittes
U.S
Athens
Coburn's Greater Minstrels at Colonial Tonight
Coburn's Greater Minstrels stage a new Colonial show led by Charley Gano and Nick Glynn with Settle Wilson Leible Fisher and a full chorus. The program features Gano's Finale Progresssive Political Oratory and the afterpiece Managerial Difficulties plus a top male choir and new song selections.
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Coburn
Greater Minstrels
Charley Gano
Nick Glynn
Fanny
Nicodemus
Settle
Wilson
Leible
Fisher
Gano
Men’s Supper at First Presbyterian Church Tonight
The First Presbyterian Church hosts a men’s supper this evening to foster fellowship among men, Presbyterian women’s husbands, and visiting students from the University. Deacons invited all, with extra seating planned if needed, followed by a post dinner program and a lasting annual church tradition.
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First Presbyterian Church
For Sale Lots with Trees Near Street Car Line
For sale by residents property of O H Arnold Walter Jones C Roy Price Hinton Jack F Jack Mayor Rowe and George Scott. Lot has trees and street car passes in 7 12 minutes. Buy one of these lots and double your money in twelve.
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O. H. Arnold
Walter Jones
C. Roy
Price Hinton
Jack F. Jack Mayor Rowe
George ‘Scott
Hearing Set On Bankruptcy Case In Gainesville Court
A creditors meeting is scheduled this morning before Referee Sloan in Gainesville on the Carr, Boyd & Co. bankruptcy. Attorneys, claimants, and the trustee F A Ferris will hear contested claims from Miller & Co Ath ens and Waters of Maysville plus discuss sale dates for real estate and the Carr warehouse half interest. The hearing will address the large number of interested parties and the notable claims around twenty five thousand dollars and related assets.
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A, Carr,Boyd & Co
AN. B. Sloan
Gainesville
Federal Court Room
Athens
F. A. Ferris
Miller & Co
cott@m
Maysville
Waters
Carr, Boyd & Co
Beautiful Flower Show At Athens Garden Club Exhibition
The Athens Ladies Garden Club showcased a successful bulk show at the Electric Shop. Narcissi, jonquils, tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, snowdrops, pansies and violets filled the space with lighting from the shop’s new show room. Visitors praised the exhibit and invitations extend for today before the show closes.
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Athens Ladies‘ Garden Club
Mr. Sikes
Narcissi
Athens
Dr. Broughton to Visit Athens Next Week
Dr Len G Broughton a leading English preacher currently in Atlanta for a Bible conference will visit Athens to speak with the Baptist Tabernacle members. He will stay one day next week as a guest of Mr and Mrs A J Parker on Prince Avenue with exact date to be announced.
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Len G. Broughton
England
Atlanta
Athens
Baptist Tabernacle
City
A. 3. Parker
Prince Avenue
Death in the winds at Tucker and East Atlanta
A late March storm swept Tucker Clarkston and East Atlanta causing five deaths at Tucker and injuries to many others as houses and barns collapsed. One woman was found dead in a tree. Stone Mountain and Lithonia escaped damage while other areas remained unreachable due to downed wires.
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Atlanta
Tucker
Clarkston
East Atlanta
Stone Mountain
Lithonia
Sallie, Nast
Athens City Council Meeting Preview
At 8 30 P M in the council room of Athens the council will address vital matters. President Andrew Erwin leads a special effort to boost attendance. Secretary Callaway remains systematic in reminders for the tonight session.
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Eit
Athens
Andrew Erwin
Callaway
Sheridan's Ride through the Shenandoah on stage at Lyricon College
In Shenandoah Athens residents can see Sheridan's Ride through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia at Lyricon College with Manager Posey presenting a three reel film. The production uses thousands of soldiers and horses and follows Civil War events closely. The U S government secured prints for the congressional library. An Irish American comedy quartet will also perform.
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Athens
Lyricon College
Avenue
Posey
Sheridan
Shannandoah
Virginia
U. S
Money Savers at Jossey's Pure Food Store
Today's Friday special sale at Jossey's Pure Food Store features fresh country eggs 19c per dozen and a range of discounted staples including butter, guineas, turkeys, potatoes, dried apples, peas, beans, tomatoes, corn, peaches, rice, prunes, almonds, pork and beans, spaghetti, salmon, lard, and more. Prices valid for today only. ring 1176 for details.
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Jossey’s
Pure Food
Jossey
Jersey
Hotel Astor
van Camp
Ring
Barberville residents push for street car extension
Citizens of Barberville and eastern city districts circulate a petition to the Athens Railway and Electric Company requesting a 9 Street car line extension to their area. The plan would serve about a third of the city's population and likely receive serious review from railway officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Car Company
Athens
Barberville
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Resolution Condemns Sensational Murder Coverage Adopted
College Park Ga March 13 quarterly meeting of the Atlanta District Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church South held a resolution introduced by Mrs Henry H Tucker condemning the publication of unnecessarily sensational murder details in daily papers. The resolution was unanimously passed and a copy sent to leading papers asking publication.
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College Park
Atlanta District of Women's Missionary Society
Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
South
Henry H. Tucker
Athens
Stewart County Reveals Forty One Soil Types
Professors Worsham and Fain from the State College of Agriculture reported from Stewart and Jones counties after soil surveys. In Stewart County they found forty-one distinct soil types within a small area marking the transition from Piedmont to coastal plain. Laboratory tests show varied soils due to rough terrain and shifting from Piedmont toward the coast.
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Stewart County
William A. Worsham
John R. Fain
State College of Agriculture
Stewart
Jones Counties
Worsham
Fain
Pied Moat
World and a Woman at the Colonial a gossip driven triumph
The Lawrence Players’ World and a Woman drew a good crowd despite bad weather at the Colonial. The production offered sincere human drama built on gossip with strong scenery and artistic work by scenic artist Mr. Wagoner. The cast delivered entertaining, gossip filled theater worthy of top prices in town.
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Lawrence
Wagoner
Colonial
Goodie Four Years With Coburn At Colonial Theater
The Coburns Greater Minstrels arrive tonight at the Colonial Theater and George Goodale, a longtime Colonial manager, recalls his four years as treasurer with the Coburn company. After the show, the Elks entertain the minstrel troupe at the Home.
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Coburn
Colonial
George Goodale
The
Elks
Bernstein Farmhouse Fire Corrected in Banner
The Banner printed yesterday morning that the Barberville cottage burned was owned by Mr. M. Farbstein. Farbstein says the home belonged to Mr. Bernstein and the newspaper issued a correction.
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Barberville
M. Farbstein
Farbstein
Bernstein
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Garden Club
Dr. Broughton
T. E. Clarkston
Soldeirs
Chamber of Commerce
Barberville Line
Colonial Theater
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