Mrs. L J Von der Au Died in Hazlehurst Georgia
Mrs. L J Von der Au formerly of Athens died Wednesday evening at her home in Hazlehurst Georgia. She is survived by her husband and two sons with many relatives in the Athens area. She was a devout Baptist and cherished friend and wife. Funeral and interment were held yesterday in Hazlehurst for those who knew her gentle nature.
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L. J. von der Au
Athens
Hazlehurst
L. J. Vonderau
Mesarg
Aron
Harmon Vonderau
Hazlehuret
Vonderau
Guneral
Atlanta Storm Destroys Windows and Apps Water Damages
Storms swept Atlanta yesterday afternoon with heavy wind rain and hail. The brief five minute fury smashed windows wrecked skylights and damaged telephones while streets flooded and streetcars stalled then resumed service.
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Atlanta
Athens
Farmers urged to eat more Quaker Oats for strength
The article promotes Quaker Oats as the best meal for muscle and brain power. It urges farmers to feed farm hands oats to boost productivity and notes the product is available in regular sizes and hermetically sealed for hot climates.
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Choy Dee
Europe
Jacob Phinizy Elected Georgia Railroad President at Augusta
Augusta reporting the seventy-fifth convention of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company shows a dividend increase proposal from 11 to 12 percent with the August or November meeting to decide. Officers elected include President Jacob Phinizy and cashier Charles G. Goodrich, with a large shareholding presence.
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Augusta
Athens
Georgia Railroad
Georgia Railroad Company
The
Georgia Railroad and Bankine Company
Jacob Phinizy
Charles G. Goodrich
Henry A. Latimer
Billups Phinizy
Henry B. King
Theodric M. Green
Edward W. Butler
Tracy I. Hickman
John P. Mulherin
Porter Fleming
William J. Hollingsworth
John W. Grant
Hollis C. Boardman
William B. White
Wray Fined in Fowlertown Disorder Case
Arthur Wray, described as a desper ate character, was fined 100 dollars and given three months on the gang after terrorizing Fowlertown and frightening black residents. Emma Long faced a 10 dollar contempt fine for her attempted defense and testimony in the mayor's court.
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Arthur Wray
Fowlertown
Wray
Emma Long
Choir Meeting at Mel Church This Evening
NOTICE says a choir meeting of Mel Church will be held this evening for practice. All reminded to be present. Troy Beatty, Rector.
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Mel Church
Troy Beatty
Roctor
Short Notes of Interest and Listings
Local ads offer real estate rentals, for sale items, services including painting and wallpaper, insurance, and lost and found notices. A poetry piece about Halley’s Comet unfolds amid miscellaneous classified items and notices.
Carter Brothers Win Southern Intercollegiate Doubles Title
E V Carter Jr and Frank Carter of Georgia defeat Rollins College duo M L Babcock and R H Twitchell in a five set final to claim the doubles championship. The Carter brothers also win the center cup for singles and gain top posts in the Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
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Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Association
E. V. Carter, Jr
Frank Carter
University of Georgia
M. L. Babcock
R. H. Twitchell
Rollins College
Georgia
Rollins
Carter Brothers
Georgia Wins Debate on City Commission Form
The Georgia team defeated Virginia in a debate on municipal government. The resolution urged Southern cities with 25 000 to 100 000 people to vest all powers in a seven member commission elected at large. Judges included G Holman Gardner W F Dorsey and Col. Wimbish.
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Georgia
University of
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Richmond
Nashville
Charleston
Savannah
San Antonio
Norfolk
Houston
Dallas
Covington
Mobile
Augusta
Birmingham
Galveston
Knoxville
Chatanooga
Montgomery
Jacksonville
Newport, Ft. Worth
Lexington
Virginia
R. Danmen, Jr
Miss
M. L. Wallenstein
Evans V. Heath
Grayson
Washington Falk, Jr
G. Holman Gardner
Riverside Military Academy
W. F. Dorsey
Col. Wimbish
South
The Fiery Chariot to Our Far Home May 16 Athens Ge
A poetic plea from Athens Georgia dated May 16 urges reflection on mortality and divine deliverance. The speaker imagines time, judgment, and a hopeful journey to a “Better Land” through a fiery chariot, asking if earth-weary souls shall be rekindled and dwell forever in God's presence.
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Athens
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Columbia Fire Insurance Company
Carithers
W. DO. Deane
Mads
Erwin & Company
G. Griffin
Southern Mutual
Hurst
Jacob. Phiniy
Georgia Railway Company
Col
China
U. S
Ters, &c
the Huggins China House
Broad Street
Prince Avenue
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Props
Fire Insurance
Lipscomb & Co
Chas. W. Parr
Deadwyler’s
Barrow Street
Auto insurance—Lipscomb & Co
Cobb Street
W. A. Jester
Lipscomb 4Co
Steve Wood
Meigs St
A. H. Davison
W. M. Slaughter
E. G. Griffin
L.” Care Banner
Commerce
Adam
Eve
D. Campbell
Clayton
Cities
Eee State Normal School
Alumni-ae
Onur
Optician
C. A. Scudder
Jeweler
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