Athens Doctor’s Family Drowned in Jacksonville River Tragedy
Dr Otis Johnson a prominent Athens physician and his wife Mrs O H Johnson and their three children died when their car plunged into the St Johns River at Jacksonville after leaving Atlantic Beach. Dr Johnson and Mrs Bland and two daughters were rescued. Divers search the ferry slip for remaining bodies as condolences pour in from Athens.
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Athens
O. H. Johnson
Otis Johnson
St. John's River
Jacksonville
Macon
St. Johns
Medical Association
Country Club
Order of Elks
Cloverhurst Avenue
Frank Rhodes
New York
Fla
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Johnson
R. F. D. Association to Meet in Macon July 4 and 5
The state association of R. F. D. carriers will meet in Macon on July 4 and 5 with about a thousand delegates. Athens is favored as the next meeting place for 1916 and many Athens officials and citizens plan to invite the visitors. The mayor council chamber of commerce and educational leaders will extend invitations as Athens aims to host the larger convention in coming years.
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Macon
Athos
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Oil firm starts Athens plant construction
Yesterday the Southern Railway crew began digging for the Texas Oil Company's Athens plant near Hull street by the station. Officials say depots distribution offices and a goods supply network will follow as buildings rise and the company enters local oil and gasoline trade serving Athens and surrounding railway districts.
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Southern Railway Company
Texas Oil Company
Athens
Oil Company
Hull Street
Rumor of Washington scare hits cotton market in New York
May 10. Cotton opened higher on renewed buying and Liverpool strength but domestic delays and war risk worries capped gains. Rumors of Washington developments sent October contracts plunging, then a quick denial spurred a late rally. Marine insurance brokers report no new war risk advance.
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Associated Press
New York
Liverpool
Washington
New York Cotton Futures Snip Notes and Quotes
Market snapshot shows New York cotton futures with several months listed. Major entries include Jan at 9.70 to 10.09, Mar around 10.01 to 10.32, May near 9.04 to 9.23, July about 9.17 to 9.46, August quoted 9.50 to 9.58, and Oct around 9.46 to 9.70 as trading activity continues.
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Rs Lsrsieteganseoan
Shaner Gnee Sebee
TIZ Foot Remedy Ad Promises Pain Free Steps
An old advertisement touts TIZ as quick relief for aching feet. It claims swelling corns bunions and soreness disappear, allowing smaller shoes and all day comfort with a 25 cent box available at druggists or department stores. A one year comfort guarantee is offered.
New Orleans Cotton Spot Market Mixed Across Cities
Spot cotton prices show mixed steady to middling quotes across markets from New Orleans to Philadelphia. Notable levels include Athens 9c middling and New Orleans 9c steady, with New York and Philadelphia steady near 9.70 to 9.95 cents. Open ranges for futures show slight shifts across months from January through November.
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Athens
Atlanta
New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Galveston
Savannah
Norfolk
Augusta
Baltimore
Memphis
Charleston
St. Louis
Mobile
Little Rock
Wilmington
Houston
Dallas
Philadelphia
Boston
Cotton and Wheat Market Prices and Tone Report
The page lists open and close spots for cotton with May through Dec futures and grain prices for wheat corn oats plus pork lard and ribs. It notes a steady sales tone with totals around eighteen thousand eight hundred and provides bid and offer figures across months and commodities.
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Tone, Steaty
Third Round Presiding Elder Dates for Athens District
Dr. B P Allen presiding elder of the Athens district Georgia Methodist Conference publishes the third round quarterly meeting dates for area churches. Dates run from June 6 at Young Harris Memorial and Oconee Street to August 29 at Princeton Mission with multiple sessions in between.
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P. Allen
Athens Methodist District
B. P. Allen
Athens
North Georgia Methodist Conference
South
Young Harris
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
St. Himes Lodge
Knights of Pythiae
Castle Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
Knights Cor
Cough Remedies and Tonics Promoted in Ad Snippet
An advertisement fragment promotes Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant with a money refund promise, Warren J. Smith & Bro as vendor, touts pine forest scent and Beils Pine-Tar-Honey as a healthful tonic, and mentions Electric Bitters as a Spring Tonic with druggists carrying the products.
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Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta, GA
Oni Rea
American State Bank
J. Wilkins
R. W. Sizer
Dnc. J. Wilkins
C. H. Brand Walter H. Jones
Mowell C. Erwin
J. Warren Smith
Howell C. Erwin L, F. Edwards
M. G. Nicholson
T. H. Nickerson
Chas. H. Phinizy
Georgia National Bank
JNO
Chas. H. Phinny
T. C. Dunlap
W. P. Brooks
J. ©. Chandler
Eston Epps
Dnc
T. G. Dunlap
L. F. Edwards Howell C. Erwin
Orr’s School
Ss. P. Orr
Guaranty Investment & Loan CO
State R. F. D. Association
Texas Oil CO
Tiz
Chicago
Greene
Liberty
Union Point
Crawford
Buckhead
E. Madison
Sharon
Raytown
Broad River
West Wilkes
Little River
Washington Sta
Watkinsville and
Johnsons Aus
Athens Circuit
Center Division
Princeton Mission
P. E
Cape
Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Co
Jackson St
Holman Building
Prince, Boulevard
Milledge
Athens Railway & Electric Co
Schiffmann
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Lodge Directory
Glenn Lodge
O. F
Oddfellows’ Hall
Max Joseph
Afl
J. M. Henson
N. G
A. L. Garebold
Lodge Quarters
Pumpkin Streets
R. C. Arnold
E. R. Iclare
D. H
Idler
Classic City Council
U. T
K. of P. Hall
Keystone
Royal Archissodb
A. L. Harper
F. P
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
W. W. Beacham
C. G John Mappin
Mt Vernon Lodge
Mt. Vernon Lodge
No. 22
Masonic Hall
Max Joseps
L. N. Betts
Quinn
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