Georgia Varsity Eyes Stone Mountain Clash This Afternoon
The peerless Wilson leads the defense as Tech batters face tight practice rounds for the week. Brannen or McKenzie likely to pitch today with shortstop unsettled. Stone Mountain poses a tough test. Georgia aims to dent the opponent’s record. The game starts at 3:30 with Henry Beusse umpiring.
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Wilson
Tech
Lewis
Brannen
McKenzie
Georgia
Stone Mountain
Henry Beusse
No Chas Proved Immediate Settlement in Clark County Case
A damaged report notes a complaint outcome involving a white woman tied to Clark County, shackled, kept in irons, and sleeping under restraint. The matter has drawn attention, with no conclusions or further action visible at this time.
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Fang
Clark County
WEW High School Nears Completion on Childs Street
The new high school building on Childs Street is rapidly finishing and expected to be completed next week and turned over to the board of education. It will not be occupied until September and is praised as one of the state’s finest for a city of Athens’ size. Work on the East Athens school will start soon and finish for use at the fall session.
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Childs Street
Tt Fp
Board of Education
Athens
Georgian hosts attract Monroe figures at city hotel
Prominent citizen B S Wiker and solicitor Walker of Monroe arrive in the city and lodge at the Georgian. Walker attends to legal matters and his father is involved in a case to be heard today in court.
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B.S. Wiker
Walker
Monroe
Waker
Vanderbilt Glee Club to Perform at Colonial
The Vanderbilt Glee Club from Vanderbilt University will appear tomorrow evening as the final act in Miss DuBose’s lyceum course at the Colonial. Strong advance sales suggest a large audience, with many attendees from educational institutions and season-ticket holders. The group, known for decades of touring success, makes its first appearance in the city tomorrow night.
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Vanderbilt Glee Club
Lyceum
Glee Club
Barkoot Amuse Co Arrives for April 19 Spring Festival
The Barkoot Amuse Co agent arrived in Athens and begins arranging for the company’s appearance the week of April 19. The spring festival promises refined entertainments and a large Southern tour. Tent location likely on Washington Street between College and Lumpkin, estimating heavy crowds. The prior stranded rumor is denied. the company is larger and better than earlier in the season.
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Barkoot Aimusement Co
Lkely
Washington Street
College Avenue
Lumpkin Street
Athens
Barkoot Am ‘Co
Cotton’s rise fuels Southern dreams and Atlanta cleanup
In a sweeping view of commerce, cotton is hailed as key to industrial growth, with Georgia’s prospects praised amid the Panama Canal's economic promise and shifts in labor and shipping. Atlanta announces a “thorough cleaning” of vice, gambling, and illicit sales as police and officials act, while Baldwin County reshuffles its solicitor position with Edward R. Hines replacing Carl Vinson.
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Hines
Atlanta
Carl Vinson
Baldwin County
Smith
Edward R. Hines
Vinson
Athens Builds New Water Plant With 3 Million Gallon Capacity
Rapid progress on Athens water works as sedimentation basin concreting completes and building framework rises. Delays due to lumber have eased. filters and pump arriving to install after basin completion, delivering a plant capable of serving about thirty-five thousand people.
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Athens
New Parsonage Sought for Athens District Methodists
The Athens District Methodists sold the Meigs street parsonage to J. H. Jackson via Erwin & Co for 4662 dollars. They plan to increase funds to construct or acquire a new parsonage but have not chosen a location or method.
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Athens
Meigs Street
Erwin & Co
JH. H. Jackson
Convicts to Aid Clarke County Road Work Friday Morning
Clarke county commissioners expect a new batch of convicts from Tattnall county arriving Friday morning to join road crews. W T Long and two others were sent to Brookfield to collect twenty five convicts. F L Mann was sent to Fulton to obtain two convicts from the Chattahoochee Brick Co. Mann returns tomorrow and Long Friday morning. Authorities prepared to deploy the additional labor to accelerate road improvements.
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Clarke County
Tattnall County
W. T. Long
Brookfield
Tifton
F. L. Mann
Fulton County
Chattahoochee
Elks Lodge to Hold Officer Election Tonight
The Athens Lodge No. 790 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will elect officers at the Elks' Home on Broai Street tonight at 8:30. All Watchers of the order are urged to attend, followed by the lodge's usual social session.
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Athens Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Broai Street
Funeral for Mr. Jesse J. Hill Observed at West End Baptist
The funeral for Mr. J. T. Hill was held at West End Baptist Church yesterday at 12:30 PM. Confederate veterans attended to honor their late comrade. Rev. J. P. Cooper delivered a sermon with scripture reading, and Rev. Willie Saye offered comfort and tributes to the deceased. The service included hymns Rock of Ages and Gathering Home before the casket was moved to White Hall for interment.
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J. T. Hill
West End Baptist Church
J. P. Cooper
Willie Saye
Cooper
White Hall
City real estate assessors books open at city hall
Notice opens the assessors real estate books for inspection and protests at city hall daily from 10 pm to 12 am and 3 pm to 5 pm until Monday April 5 excluding Sundays. Cobb Lampkin serves as Chairman and will present the books at those hours.
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Cobb Lampkin
Bankers Meet Set Georgia Convention in City
Yesterday local bankers fixed dates for the Group Two convention of the Georgian Bankers Association to be held in this city on May 5 with a banquet on May 6 at the Hotel Georgian. President Wilkins of the Georgia National Bank chairs the group and organized the visit, with an elaborate program planned for the guests.
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Hotel Georgian
Georgian Bankers Association
Georgian
Wilkins
Georgia National Bank
Hog Pen Ordinance In Effect Tomorrow
Athens residents with hogs face strict rules under the new city ordinance to be enforced starting tomorrow. Pens must be 1600 square feet and hold no more than two hogs from April to October, with minimum distances of twenty feet from streets and forty feet from neighboring residences if objected. Violations bring mayoral action.
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Athens
Memorial Services of the WU
Next Sunday at eleven o'clock at the First Methodist church Rev. M L Troutman will preach a sermon to United Commercial Travelers in Athens for their annual memorial services. The U C T in Athens is strong with many prominent members. A large attendance is expected from both members and nonmembers. The sermon is expected to offer solemn lessons for the occasion.
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First Methodist Church
M. L. Troutman
United Commercial
Athens
Troutman
Negro Women Engage In Lively Broad Street Fight
Mamie Hill Lula Jane Johnson and Mamie Crawford, three black women, fought yesterday afternoon near the Central railroad crossing on Broad street. Police intervened and escorted them to the city prison. Mayor Dorsey will decide their cases this morning.
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Mamie Hill
Lula Jane Johnson
Mamie Crawford
Lower Broad Street
Central Railroad Crossing
Dorsey
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