Drummer Boys Convene for Thirteenth TPA Convention
The Travelers' Protective Association of America holds its thirteenth annual convention in Athens at the Hotel Georgian. Delegates arrive as local committees coordinate a full agenda including opening addresses, a ball game at Herty Field, a cadet drill, banquet, and officer elections through March 27.
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Hotel Georgian
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Chamber of Commerce
C. Y. Wier
Georgian Hotel
Athens
W. F. Dorsey
M. G . Michael
Cary J. King
Herty Field
Cincinnati Nationals
University of Georgia
University of Georgia Cadets
Haughey
Valuable Lumpkin Heights lots offered by Whitehead
Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead offer fifty Lumpkin Heights lots described as the most desirable on the market for homes. All lots are well located and priced reasonably, touted as a top real estate investment. Also notes country butter priced 20 and 25 cents, and fresh eggs with poultry offerings at Fears.
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Lumpkin Heights
G. Whitehead
Whitehead
Georgia Varsity to Meet Cincinnati Reds in Athens
The Georgia Varsity faces the Cincinnati Reds in Athens this afternoon in a follow up to the New York game. Griffiths Reds showcase big league stars like Hoblitzell and Bescher while Georgia counters with Hawkins era players and a solid infield and outfield. The game is set for 3:30 with both sides aiming to improve on recent performances and draw a strong crowd.
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Georgia
Cincinnati Reds
College
Cincinnati
Athens
Clark Grifith
Griffiths
Hoblitzell
Imen
Huggins
Key Stone
Griffith
Hulswitt
Moriarity
New York Americans
Lobert
Mowery
Savannah
Paskett
Atlanta
Mitchell
Bescher
Savidge
DuBue
Rowan
McLean
Pearce
New York
Lewis
Yankees
Lucas
Hodgson
Derrick
Cobb
Beggs
Bartlett
Davis
Kelly
Northcutt
McKenzie
Edelstein
Reds
Georgia Tech
Tech
Jupiter Plovins
Baccalaureate Sermon Set for State Normal May 30
Rev Richard Wilkinson of St James Methodist in Gusta will give the baccalaureate address at the State Normal school's commencement on May 30. President Branson received Wilkinson's letter accepting the invitation. Wilkinson is regarded as one of the state's ablest divines and will deliver a message of great importance on the occasion.
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Richard Wilkinson
St. James’ Methodist Church
Gusta
State Normal School
Branson
Dr. Wilkinson
New Citizen Milton Maranda Invited to City
Mr. Milton Maranda of Portsmouth Virginia has moved to this city and joined the S A L. He will be warmly welcomed by local residents.
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Milton Maranda
Portsmouth
Women renew feud in street fight ends with ax and brick
Callahan and Bessie Gil of Wil met on a city street, renewing a year long feud. Maggie struck Bessie with a brickbat, then Bessie used an axe, wounding Nemro on the head before the weapon was taken. Both women were arrested and bonded. Mayor Dorsey will hear their cases this morning.
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Callahan
Bessie Gilfo
Wilet
Maggie
Bessie
Gade
Nemro
Dorsey
Eir
Rail officials and Athens visit marked by baseball game
Visiting railroad officials engaged in a busy program in Athens. A 9 to 2 baseball win by local guards capped the day, followed by praise for the city’s progress and invitations to future commerce-led growth. The Y M C A game and armory events featured Lt. Dan DuPree and Maj. Sanford urging high standards and readiness.
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Georgian
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
J.W. Webb
Palmer
DuPree
Co. I
5Th Reg. Inf
Code of Georgia
Dan DuPree
T. G. Anderson
Soule Addresses Jefferson Farmers on Corn
Dr A M Soule president of the State College of Agriculture spoke to a large audience of farmers in Jefferson yesterday on the topic corn. He is in high demand as a lecturer and devotes much time to delivering talks on subjects important to farmers. The notice ends with an advertisement for fancy mackerel in extra large tins at 1 00 by Arnold Abney.
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A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Jefferson
Arnold Abney
Mr Charlie Parr Improves After Elevator Accident
Mr Charlie Parr, who suffered a painful injury while painting an elevator at the Hotel Georgian, is rapidly improving. He has regained movement in his room and hopes soon to mingle with friends.
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Charlie Parr
Georgian
Banquet Hosts Knights Templar Visitors and Electric Iron Ad
Visiting Knights Templar gathered in Athens for Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery inspection led by Past Grand Commander John R. Dickey of Atlanta. An Athens Electric Railway Co ad touts the $3.00 electric sad iron with four cent hourly operating cost and home use benefits. News notes Will Hawkins’s alleged wife killing and past Jackson county murder link.
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Knights Templar
Godfrey de Bouillon
John R. Dickey
Atlanta
J. C. Greenfield
Thomas Barry
Gainesville
Geo. E. Argard
J. G. Lester
Paul Burkert
Messrs. McElvany
Peacock and Wallis
Rutledge
Chicago
Athens Electric Railway CO
City Court Grants Juror Excusal in Mapp vs Holliday Trial
The Athens City Court under Judge Howell Cobb orders jurors engaged in the case Mapp versus Holliday excused from attendance for the term. No regular docket calls will occur. only agreed trials proceed. Notices will be posted and jurors informed by bailiff and mail. March 24, 1909.
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Mapp
Holliday
Athens
Clarke
Howell Cobb
City Court of Athens
E. J. Crawford
Williamson's Produce Ad Promotes Fresh Fruits and Veggies
Evaporated fruits apricots pears peaches apples prunes. At Williamson's celery ripe tomatoes 50c gallon basket. Large bleached celery 25 and 20c dozen. Early Florida lettuce Florida cab stables. Phone Fears and Son. It bage. At Williamson's.
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Williamson's
Florida
Phone Fears & Son
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R. J. Hancock
H. AH. Jackson
J. E. Cook
M. D. Browning
M. H. Merry
Baseball Today
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