Merchant of Venice praised by Charleston press
A Charleston News and Courier sample cites Frank McEntee Millicent Evison and a strong company for The Merchant of Venice at the Academy of Music. Critics praise McEntee as Shylock, noting realism passion and timing, with strong supporting turns by Evison True O'Brien and Shepherd amid minimal stage scenery.
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Charleston News and Courier
Academy of Music
Frank McEntee
Millicent Evison
Shylock
McEntee
Charleston
Venice
Mr. McEntee
Augusta True
Portia
Gratiano
John S. O’brien
Bassanio
Shakespeare
Antonio
Leonard Shepherd
Bonds and Progress Campaign Signs Fill City
Plain placards reading Vote for Bonds and Progress April 3d appeared in all business districts yesterday. Business owners supported the campaign, sought placards for their fronts, and expressed clear knowledge of the bond election.
Warrant Issued for Athens Trust President Griffin on Felony Charge
Yesterday a warrant was issued against J. W. Griffin president of the Athens Trust and Banking Company on a felony charge. The warrant, filed by R. E. Brand, bases fraud on insolvency of a chartered bank. Griffin to be brought to Athens before Judge Foster for bail and bond determination.
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J. W. Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking Company
R. E. Brand
Bank Contittee
Crimal
Wich
Mr. Griffin
Athens
Foster
Lipscomb Announces Candidacy for Clarke County Representative
F A Lipscomb a prominent Athens business leader announces his bid for the Georgia General Assembly representing Clarke county. A former Third Ward councilman he notes deep ties to the city and county schools and promises active service to local interests. He is in insurance and real estate and NI matches strong support across the county.
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F. A. Lipscomb
Clarke County
General Assembly of Georgia
Lipscomb
Athens
Better Schedules Sought for Athens Elberton Rail Service
Athens chamber of commerce urges S A L officials to extend the Athens to Elberton local train service. Chairman Bondurant says earlier departures and later returns would boost business, allow shoppers to transact, and require only a minor cost like a turntable.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ekberton
Athens
Bondurant
Atlanta
Elberton
Here
Monroe
Chamber ‘of’ Commerce Committee On Railroads
Vaii
Athens Clean-Up Efforts Hampered by Rain
The Civic League observance of the first cleanup day was disrupted by heavy rains. Workers could only do a little yesterday and results depend on weather today. The aim remains to clean every home, backyard, alley, and business court ahead of summer.
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Athens
Civic League
Fowler the Bird Man Arrives for Athens Demonstration
Robert G. Fowler the aviator arrives in Athens at the Georgian Hotel to stage a demonstration flight and exhibition stunts at the Chase street grounds on Saturday afternoon drawing spectators from surrounding towns for a memorable city event hosted by the Athens Enterprise.
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Fowler
Robert G. Fowler
Georgian Hotel
Mr. Fowler
Athens
Bition
Watch repaired in Athens links Manila battle to Dewey era
The famous watch used to time the Dewey Manila harbor attack was repaired yesterday at a Athens jeweler. It timed the flagship’s movements and signaled orders during the 1898 action. Thomas Brumby, Georgia-born, kept the watch. his kin include Captain J W Brumby and Lieut Commander Harm Brumby.
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Manilla
Athens
United States
Dewey
Manila
Georgia
Thomas Brumby
J. W. Brumby
Dow
Brumby
Hardeman Brumby
Connecticut
Athens Artist Sells Miniature Pieces For Patti Patronage
Miss Lucy Stanton of Athens has an exhibition in Scudder's window featuring a delicate miniature of Madame Adelaide Patti's mother. Patti is said to want about twelve more miniatures at equal value. Stanton recently completed a life size oil of Robert Toombs for the Washington capitol.
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Lucy Stanton
Scudder
Ow Ts Forbes
Madama Adelaide Patti
Patti
Louise Berrell
Atlanta
Madame Patti
Athens
Stanton
300 Sons Avant Forms in Athens for Sons of Confederate Veterans
About 300 men aged 16 to 60 seek membership in a United Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter in Athens. Applicants must have a father or grandfather who served in the Confederate Army. The drive aims to charter and reorganize a camp with Major N B Forest Jr slated to visit Athens soon.
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Mildred Rutherford
United ‘Sons of Confederate Veterans
Athens
N. B. Forest, Jr
Dr R C Orr Announces Candidacy for County Ordinary
Dr R C Orr well known citizen and Orr Drug Co president announces in The Banner his candidacy for the office of county ordinary. He has long served Athens on the board of education and currently on the board of health, with strong local support and a history in business and civic life. His friends urged him to run after careful consideration.
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R. C. Orr
Orr
Orr Drug Company
Athens
Board of Education
Board of Health
Turnip Salad Tenderness Featured for Saturday
Nice tender salad described for an afternoon event on Saturday. The note includes a signature line reading Arnold & Abney and a location Dhone 1076.
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Arnold
Abney, Dhone
Head Lettuce Finest Heads Seen This Season
Auction note notes Arnold and Abney offer fine large heads of head lettuce, described as the best seen this season, with contact via phone 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
Confed Cross of Honor Rules Warn of Deadlines
Miss Mildred Rutherford reports Confederate Cross of Honor rules from the Richmond committee. Oldest living descendant or widow must provide veteran service proof. lineal descendants must name the oldest living child. if waiving rights, a consent letter is needed. Deadline after March 26 urges prompt submission.
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Mildred Rutherford
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Raines
Cross of Honor
Richmond
Special Offer on Gibson and other instruments at Haselton's
Exclusive agency for Gibson mandolins guitars and violins advertised at less than cost. Includes Washburn Yale Sterling and other makes at half price. Gibson is promoted as superior in construction tone and model. Visit Haselton's Music Store to inspect Gibson or choose another make and receive free private lessons with every Gibson sold before the 20th instant.
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Gibson
Washburn
Yale
Sterling
Haselton’s
Produce Listing Note
A brief market ad lists snap beans fresh beets crisp celery and young squash with the contact Arnold and Abney at phone 1076.
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Arnold & ‘Abney
Potato Chips Ad From Arnold and Abney Shop
Local shop Arnold and Abney advertises fresh baked potato chips described as crisp appetizing and made on premises with contact number 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
Dunwoody Souvenirs Left. Get One by Phoning 957
A fragment mentions Dunwoody souvenirs and a phone number 957 for obtaining one. The text is sparse. no clear event, person, or organization is fully stated.
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Colonial
Athens Bank
FAL Lipscomb
Committee of the
Chamber of
Adelaide Patti
Sons of Veterans
RC. Orr
Office of Ordinary
M. Rutherford
Cross
Commit‘tee
Aranold & ‘Abney
Athens Daily Banner
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