City Council Highlights Near Beer Licenses and Tax Edits
A last night called meeting of the mayor and council addressed varied items. A page ad for the Ella F. White memorial edition was proposed. Contractors licenses and a $100 tax for contracts over twenty thousand dollars were debated. Frank Allen’s near beer license was denied. W M Leppard resigned from the police force and G N Gentry was elected as officer. An alderman election was set for the Fourth ward to fill B Y Harris’s seat. The specific tax ordinance was revised with several changes, including reducing hack license to ten dollars.
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Aston Cohen
Ella F. White
Atlanta Constitution
H. C. White
T. J
Young
Police Committee
W. M. Leppard
Police Department
G. N. Gentry
Aderman
B. Y. Harris
Ren
Night Watchman Caught in Barber Chair Trap
In Statham Georgia a night watchman named Walter Gaines became ensnared by a barber chair mechanism. After dozing in the dark chair, his right hand was crushed as he struggled to free himself, attracting a passerby and barber Mr Cooper who assisted. Fingers were mashed nearly off.
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Statham
Jackson County
Walter Gaines
Mr. Cooper
Sermon Interrupted To Admit Second Congregation At Service
Last night Rev Dr R E Neighbor pastor of Tabernacle Baptist entered First Methodist with apology for lateness Then Tabernacle congregation entered and Pastor announced a second revival service The Tent prayer meeting adjourned to join at First Methodist Brisk attendance of about seventy five from Childs street church on a stormy night at Lumpkin and Hancock Corner
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First Methodist Church
R. E. Neighbor
Tabernace Baptist Church
Tabernacle Baptist
Childs Street
Lumpskin and
Hancock
Conventional Christianity Curse of the Church Today
Rev. C. C. Jarrell preached a revival sermon from the Ten Virgins urging that many church members are not truly prepared to be Christian in heart and life. He called conventional Christianity the curse of the church today and used a miner analogy to emphasize missed opportunities for treasure. Several youths sought guidance in the inquiry room as meetings continued.
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C. C. Jarrell
First Methodist Church
Christian Workers of the Great Church
City studies Dolarway paving for main streets
The city considers Dolarway pavement as ideal for residence streets after bond authorization. Ann Arbor, Michigan, pioneered the method using a concrete base with a coal tar and sand wearing surface, with extensive adoption since 1910 and planned expansion.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
E. W. Groves
Groves
Georgia Opens Baseball Season Versus Auburn in Athens
The 1910s era notes Georgia presses for a strong start against Auburn in Athens with a meme of Donahue leading an expected revenge bid. Lineup hints include Corley as probable starter and a first game rotation, while practice shifts may alter the mound choices.
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University of Georgia
Auburn
Clemson
Tech
Carolina
Ala. Polyg
Athens
Donahue
Auburnites
Georgia
Alabama
Cunningham
Corley
Morris
Durden
Hitchcock
P Ae
Hutching
Pye Henderson
Harrison
Clements
Covington
Ginn
Augusta Performer Louise Williams Improves Southern Dialect Lore
Augusta Georgia born Miss Louise A Williams completes a trans continental tour performing old Southern Negro stories and songs. She receives praise from Governor Brown and William Jennings Bryan and has autograph endorsements from Thomas Nelson Page Latane and Jack London.
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Louise A. Williams
Augusta
Georgia
Mammy
Remus
State Normal School
Miss Williams
United States
Jos. M. Brown
William Jennings Bryan
Jack London
Dr. Latane
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Thomas Nelson Page
Page
Darkey
Latone
Washington and Lee
South
Ohio Indiana flood death toll rises amid broad aid plea
Reports from Ohio and Indiana flood zones show death estimates ranging from 3616 to 6675 with property losses in the hundreds of millions. President Wilson appeals for Red Cross relief and asks governors for federal help as communities seek rescue and reconstruction. Local advertisements and paving discussions appear amid flood coverage.
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Ohio
Dayton
Jenes
Washington
Wilson
Indiana
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson
Ralston
Indianapolis
Cox
Columbus
Mabel Boardman
Hinton Announces Candidacy for Third Ward Alderman
Mr H P Hinton, the well known real estate man, announces his candidacy for alderman of the Third ward this fall. He is a leading young business man with notable success and energy, and his election would promise a strong city council representative. He has many friends in the ward and city who would support his bid.
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H. P. Hinton
Hinton
Jossey's Thursday Specials Cut Costs for Athens Shoppers
Jossey's promises the lowest prices consistent with quality and buys direct from first hand to offer great value. Highlights include fresh country eggs 16 2 3 cents per dozen, large hens 47 cents each, Jersey butter 27 3 cents per pound, fresh beans 12 cents quart, ripe tomatoes 47 cents basket, celery 10 cents per bunch, olives 16 cents, prune 10 cents pound, peaches 15 cents, 10 pounds 20 cents, lard 1 37 per case, apples 470 per peck, lemons 27 1/2 cents a dozen. Order early for 9 o'clock delivery by calling 1176.
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Jossey
Athens
Meeting to Decide Future of Clarke Rifles in City Armory
Citizens urged to attend at 8 tonight as the Clarke Rifles face possible continuation as a military unit or mustering out. Captain-elect Herschel Caribera pledges personal effort if the company endures, needs male and business support, and notes two colored men’s companies exist with white men urged to participate. Also includes unrelated local ads for produce and optical services.
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Clarke Rifles
National Guard
Herschel Caribera
Rifles
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Bushville
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Boone
the Bunch
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