Local labor favored for Clarke county courthouse build
Athens workers will be employed on the Clarke county courthouse project if enough local carpenters and laborers are available. The contractor Little-Cleckler Co and county officials affirm local preference, with plans to hire Athens residents for the job and related school building expansions.
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Athens
Clarke County
Little-Cleckler Const. CO
F. M. Cleckler
Little-Cleckler Company
City Board of Education
Witcome Barnett
Georgia Ball Team Picks Thirteen With No Hoodoo
Georgia selects thirteen players for the team and enters the season without the so called hoodoo. Mortis and Corley show practice form but lack experience. The opener is Wednesday against the Boston Nationals at 3 30 with 50 cent admission.
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Georgia
Mark
Mortis
Corley
Boston Nationals
Cunningham
Scrubs
Wanter Scouts to Report for Hike With Piece of Side Meat
Scouts and Brigade members will depart this afternoon at four o clock. Each boy should bring a piece of raw meat and a small skillet to cook it. The Scout Master will accompany and supervise the hike. Meeting place is where the Scout master's stick is stuck in the First.
Alarming Delay in Field Prep for Coming Crop Season
Farmers within thirty to forty miles of Athens face a bleak outlook as sustained dry spells hinder field work. Only a fraction of planned plowing and planting has occurred this year, with one tenth of 1911 progress and less work than last year at this time. Plow testing is delayed by lack of land preparation and unfavorable weather.
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Athens
Military college inspections planned for southern schools
Captain James P. Robinson of the general staff will visit Marist college in Atlanta North Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega University of Georgia Georgia Military College Milledgeville Gordon Institute Barnesville College Park and other southern colleges to inspect their military departments.
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Washington
James P. Robinson
General Staff
Marist College
Atlanta
North Georgia Agricultural College
Dahlonega
University of Georgia
Athens
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
College Park
South
Military Department
Convocation of Key stone Royal Arch Masons Planned
A convocation of Key stone chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons will be held at the Masonic Temple at the usual convention hour. Royal Arch degree work will be conducted and all qualified Royal Arch Masons are invited to attend.
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Keystone Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Royal Arch
Ty Cobb names probable line up for big pre season game
Ty Cobb writes to the Banner outlining a star filled Georgia lineup for the upcoming Saturday game. Ducky Holmes Nap Rucker Tommy McMillan Stafford Parker Wolff Milligan Stark Ginn Garnett Brooks are listed with Cobb hoping to borrow Ginn again. Expected to draw a large southern crowd.
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Ty Cobb
Sporting Department of the Banner
Georgia Peach
Tyrus
Georgia
Ducky” Holmes
Buffalo
Nap Rucker
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers
Tommy McMillan
Tech
Willl
Stafford
Navy
Parker
The
Cottons
Asheville
Wolff
Augusta
Milligan
Stark Ginn
Garnett Brooks
Rucker Ginn
Delightful Colonial show by Lawrence gains praise
Review notes Elmo previously staged at the Colonial but finds Mr. Lawrence's recent production superior with an extended cast support and minimal scenic effects.
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Elmo
the Colonial
Saint Patrick's Day Docket Tops Local Fights at Police HQ
Eleven cages were docketed yesterday as St Patrick's Day festivities drew larger crowds than usual. A street fight broke out at a local cinema behind the scenes with Clyde Hooper pummeling Bennie Clyburn after an insult. Both men posted bonds to appear before the mayor's court. The report also notes new fashions at Miss Bradberry.
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St. Patrick's
Clyde Hooper
Bennie Clyburn
Hooper
Clyburn
Harbin
Optical specialists offer comprehensive eye services
Haughey & Haughey advertise up to date optical work of every description with bifocal specialty. Optometrists invite inquiries for expert eye care and eyewear fitting.
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Haughey & Haughey
Ministers and Deacons Meeting Set in Nicholson
The Baptist churches of the region plan a three day annual meeting in Nicholson on Friday through Sunday the 28th to discuss church leadership revival missions evangelism and women’s organized work with speakers including H E Hardman P W Davis and W H Faust from Athens and local pastors.
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Nicholson
Baptist Churches
Baptist Church
Athens
H. E. Hardman
W. H. Faust
W. W. Dickson
H. D. Gober
T. C. Hardman
Gilbert Dobbs
J. D. Melk
C. J. Hood
R. E. Neighbours
C. M. Cloud
Cleanup wagons to collect last week’s gathered trash
Sanitary officers urge community cleanup as wagons run this week to retrieve trash not removed previously. Citizens who can extend cleanup should notify officers and have trash collected by the wagons.
Mr Lee Callaway Plans a Fine Athens Residence
Mr Lee Callaway from Lexington, tied to Callaway Grocery, has bought a premier Milledge Street lot opposite J Y Carthers home from H C Erwin and Deupree Hunnicutt. He will soon build a fine residence and make Athens his home becoming a permanent fellow citizen.
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Erwin & Co
R. Lee Callaway
Lexington
Callaway Grocery Company
Milledge
J. Y. Carthers
Mesers
H. C. Erwin
DeuPree
Optometrist Offers Correct Eye Examination Services
Haughey and Haughey advertise proper eye examinations to fit glasses that are comfortable and useful. The notice also mentions new hats and novelty trimmings at Misses Bradberry and a Breah turnip salad offered by Anderson Bros.
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Haughey & Haughey
Optometrists
First Georgia Baseball Game of Season at Sanford Field
The University of Georgia faces the Boston Nationals in the season opener at Sanford Field tomorrow. Georgia will send Corley and Morris to the mound with Stallings guiding his stars. gate receipts go to the collegians to fund new equipment. The 3:30 p.m. start carries a 50 cent admission as Athens welcomes a record crowd.
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Sanford Field
University of Georgia
Boston Nationals
Georgia
Pilgrims
Collegians
Athens
The
Athletic Association
Corley
Morris
Stallings
Engaged in Research Effort At University Department
A Philadelphia bureau of municipal research assigns a Georgian PhD holder from Clarke and Columbia to lead a new university department. Odum, recent PhD graduate, will bring experience from a strong research background to the post.
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Philadelphia
Bureau’ of Municipal Research
Odum
Columbia
Clarke
Baraca Banquet Speech Call to Prepare in Advance
A fragment from a Baraca banquet note urges attendees to prepare talks, hurry to purchase seats, and practice speeches to avoid stammering. The clipped text hints at a Y.M.C.A. setting and a focus on delivery and appetite.
Athens Attorneys at Monroe Walton Today
Messrs S C Upson Max Michael and Jerome Michael attorneys of Athens will be at Monroe today to appear before Referee Lou Hutchens of Lawrenceville who will be in the Walton capital to hear matters in a bankruptcy case that of J F Lyle. We have the prettiest line of skirts in city. Be sure to look them over before buying. MISSES BRABERRY Fresh eggs 20c dozen Anderson Brothers.
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Messrs. S. C. Upson
Max Michael
Jerome Michael
Athens
Monroe
Lou Hutchens
Lawrenceville
Walton Capital
J. F. Lyle
Misses Braberry
Bond Elections Loom as Chamber Campaigns Voters
With one week left before bond elections for school purposes and street improvements crowds of chamber and citizen committees canvass every ward. Polls run 9am to 4pm with ward voting at McDonald’s stables Clayton street City Hall Weatherly stables Broad street and the courthouse. Taxpaying residents eligible to vote for general assembly will participate. sentiment supports bonds from all classes and a record turnout is anticipated.
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Chamber of Commerce and
Citizens’committees
General Assembly
McDonald's
Portrait painter Lucy Stanton linked to Queen Victoria talk
In the chapel after the morning assembly in Paris, the famed French Portraiteur’s portrait of the late Queen Victoria is discussed. Lucy Stanton of this city also receives high praise in connection with the event. Senior class members are reminded to attend at ten ten today.
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Paris
Victoria
Lucy Stanton
Minnesota News Briefs on Local Visits and Gatherings
In the country, progress and growth are noted as areas show activity. Mrs. A. H. O Farrell is hosted by the Bests for several days before returning to St. Paul. H Stanley Langston, an old University of Georgia alum, visited O D Stynchcomb and met many friends during the weekend.
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Georgia-Auburn
Atlanta
Georga
Auburn
A. H. O'Farrell
St. Paul
H. Stanley Langston
University of Georgia
O. D. Stynchcomb
Hartwell Capitalist Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Clarence Linder of Hartwell submits a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court claiming about 190000 in liabilities with assets around 80000. The case ties to Linder’s connections with the failed People's Bank of Hartwell and lists farm lands town property and corporate stock as assets. Creditors include secured debts and several transfers to creditors raised discussion in Hartwell, Ga.
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Hartwell, Ga
United States District Court
Clarence Linder
Linder
Messrs
A. G
Julian McCurry
Hartwell
8. C. Upson
Athens
People’s Bank
Hart County
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Lee Callaway
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Walton
Anderson Brothers
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