Protest Against City Rock Blasting At Waddell Street
A letter from H. H. Carlton denounces city blasting at the Waddell Street terminus as dangerous and an intolerable nuisance. It claims the quarry Endangers Baxter Street School children, damages nearby homes, and wastes taxpayer money. The author urges the city to stop operations and seeks an injunction to halt further blasting.
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Waddell Street
Baxter Street
Danter Street
Morlorokouf Si
Athens
Barber Street
H. H. Carlton
A Word to Ladies About New Hats
Michael Bros. Co announces a millinery opening Monday March 28 with Tuesday and Wednesday March 29 and 30. The event promises style and display of foreign creations and New York imports and urges deferment of purchases until customers view their selections in Athens.
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Michael Bros. Co
New York
Athens
Examination date set for Cecil Rhodes scholars in Georgia
Chancellor Hill, chair of the Cecil Rhodes scholarship committee for Georgia, announces national exams on April 1. Georgia applicants will take the Georgia exam April 11 at 9 o'clock on the University of Georgia campus. Scholarships follow a rotating order: University of Georgia first, then Emory, then Mercer.
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Chancellor Hill
Cecil Rhodes
United States
Emory
Mercer
OPLENDID PLAN OF JA COL eas sxwueerdt
The piece promotes a life insurance fraternity targeting Athens Clarke county offering guaranteed dividends, a 25 percent annual payout, and social benefits. Speakers include Dr. H R Bernard Hon Chas A Munroe Geo T Murrell and A B Harper with consul H H Carlton at 32 Clayton Street Athens Georgia.
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Order of Woodcraft
King Solomon's Temple
H. R. Bernard
Chas. A. Munroe
Macon Merchant Found With Bullet in Head
Cater Ethridge of Ethridge & Baker was found dead in his store in Macon Georgia shot through the head at 1 50 this afternoon his pistol on the floor beside him. He was well regarded in Middle Georgia and known as a skilled marksman. He was brother in law to Captain T B English and Dr R B Barron of the city.
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Macon
Cater Ethridge
Ethridge & Baker
Middle
Georgia
T. B. English
R. B. Barron
Davison & Lowe Open Millinery Show in Athens
Athens residents attended the millinery opening at Davison & Lowe where Ida Murray Daisy Burton Olivia Cook and Clara Lockhart designed the stylish hats. The store promises continued displays this week with praise for low prices and eye catching window displays by W. H. Mines and W. T. Collins.
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Ida Murray
Daisy Burton
Olivia Cook
Clara Lockhart
South
Davison & Lowe
Druy
W. H. Mines
W. T. Collins
Davison & Lowe's
Red Rock at Opera House in Athens Charity Play
On April Sth the Athens community will watch young ladies and gentlemen perform Red Rock at the city opera house. Dramatized by a local young woman, the drama promises beauty and thrilling scenes. First rehearsal yesterday showed strong performers as the cast prepares a successful fundraiser.
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Athens
Red Rock
Gold Leaf Flour promotion at Cape County Milling Co
The Ladies The business men and every flour buyer in Athens and vicinity are respectfully invited to call at our quarters and examine the bread and cakes and biscuits made from Gold Leaf Flour. More than three hundred ladies called yesterday and we are very grateful for the interest shown by and the encouragement received from the people of Athens. Very respectfully CAPE COUNTY MILLING CO. Jackson Mo. Wanted Intelligent boy sixteen or seventeen years of age not afraid to work. Ad dress Box E Athens Ga.
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Athens
Columbus Considers City Owned Electric Plant
Columbus Georgia city council debates the proposition for the city to build and operate its own electric lighting plant.
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Columbus, Ga
City Council of
Columbus
Committee meets in Monroe to set district primary date
The executive committee of the 27th senatorial district meets in Monroe Georgia to set the date for the senatorial primary and choose a new chairman after Holder resigned for moving to Rome. The likely primary date is April 20. Secretary A B Harper will attend from this city.
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Monroe
Holder
Rome
A. B. Harper
Corpse Revived Before Burial in Watkinsville
A grave was prepared in Watkinsville for Deke Ransom when villagers found the body sat up after the party returned for burial. Reports state the woman suffered from consumption and had merely fainted.
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Watkinsville
Deke Ransom
Tsai
Miss Bradberry Millinery Opening Draws Athens Women
The Misses Bradberry millinery opening drew strong local support as Athens ladies praised the elegant display. Sales have surpassed previous records and the event continues for several days with an open invitation to all ladies.
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Bradberry
Athens
Sanitation notice on hog pen sizes in Athens
Sanitary Inspector urges residents to comply with city ordinances requiring hog pens to be forty feet square per two hogs and kept clean. The ordinance will be strictly enforced.
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Sanitary Inspector Center
Athens
Victor Machines And New Records
Southern Elec. Supply Co. announces Victor Talking Machines and new records shipment arrival.
Science Hall to be rebuilt by Atlanta firm
The University trustees awarded a contract to Geo. A. Clayton & Co. of Atlanta to construct a new Science Hall. The 2 story building with basement will cost between 26 and 27 thousand dollars and should be finished by January 1. Steel girders replace wood, improving architectural appearance with a classical front and tall columns. It will house Chemistry Geology and Pharmacy departments.
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Science Hall
Messrs. Geo. A. Clayton & Co
Atlanta
Georgia Team Wins Debut Game In Close Clash
Yesterday afternoon the regular Georgia team defeated a picked Atlanta and University team four to three in a season opener watched by a large crowd. Pitching by Sullivan and Cox was excellent and Cox caught well. Athens pitcher McWhorter also pitched superbly and shows potential with more age and practice.
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Georgia
Atlanta
University
Sullivan
Cox
Athens
McWhorter
Broach Promoted by Express Company
Mr. W. P. Broach, longtime clever and capable helper of the Southern Express Company, has been promoted to agent at Milledgeville Georgia. Athens friends congratulate him on the deserved promotion. Also note new shipment of Victor talking machines and records at Southern Electric Supply Co. 11 Fewer gallons wears longer Devoe.
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W. P. Broach
Southern Express Company
Milledgeville, Ga
Victor
Southern Electric Supply Co
Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs. Robert Taylor Against Ex Governor Bob Taylor
Knoxville report says Mrs. Robert Taylor seeks a total divorce from ex Governor Bob Taylor alleging he drove her from home due to discord with his daughters. She claims the daughters poisoned his mind against her, prompting her departure. Mrs. Taylor was previously Mrs. Hill of Montgomery.
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Tennessee
Bob Taylor
Athens
South
Gov. Taylor
Knoxville
Tenn
Robert &. Taylor
Taylor
Hill
Montgomery
Prize Offered for Best Essay in Agriculture at University
The Horace University trustees announce a prize for the best essay on an agriculture topic. Prof. Johnson of the agricultural department will select the subject soon. Many contestants are expected, and the prize will be awarded at the June commencement exercises.
Coffee replaced with Postum cures stomach and nerves
A Kentuckian reports coffee caused severe stomach bloating and gas. He tried Postum after a neighbor and merchant recommended it, noting rapid relief after two packages and anticipating further improvement. The ad cites users and promises a ten day trial with the famous booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum & Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Cape County Milling CO
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Victor Machines and New Records
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George A. Clayton & Co
Express Company
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