Knights Templar Grand Commandery Chooses Athens for 1911 Conclave
The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Georgia selects Athens as the site for its 1911 annual conclave after a city contest. Local leaders press for Athens by wire, and Rev M L Troutman is named orator of the conclave. The selection follows a strong civic effort and honors Classic City hosting duties.
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Knights Templar
M. L. Troutman
B. F. Harde
Knights' Templar
Georgia
Athens
Hamber of Commerce
M. I. Troutman
Methodist Church
Pcn
Prognah
Clery
Knights Templars of
Ville
John W. Treamurer
Marshall A
Charles
Bayaaunah
Frederick W. Ema
M. L. Athens
Ham theft leads to arrest at Cleveland store
In Broad Open Day a manwas discovered by a storekeeper stealing a box containing hams and breakfast bacon. He was seized by a policeman after a pursuit and arrest was made amid excitement at the Clayton store.
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a _ Cleveland
Clayton
Fears
Opera star Jomelli conquers New York in grand debut
Mise Jomelli faced her first Metropolitan audience with Elvira and Marguerite, competing against famed past sopranos. Critics praised her fresh Marguerite and Wagnerian promise, declaring the Dutch soprano a first-rate new force in American opera. Arnold & Abney ad appears at end.
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Mise. Jomelli
Metropolitan Opera House
Elvira
Marguerite
Europe
Nilsson
Patti
Sembrich
Nordica
Melba
Calve
Mme. Jomelli
New York
Jomill
Self-Confessed Perjurers Pardoned By The Court
Three individuals pled guilty to sworn falsehoods in a murder case and were each granted the minimum sentence and pardoned by the court among today’s chaingang proceedings.
Community Picnic At Barnett Shoals Draws Crowds For Political Speeches
Col Howard is expected to headline Barnett Shoals picnic drawing thousands from Lexington and Hart County to hear him on campaign issues. Tribble will not attend due to other engagements, correction states Tribble will speak at Barnett Shoals May 14 and Wire Bridge May 21, with the dam project closing at noon Saturday to allow visitors.
Found by road W F Taylor dies in Crestline
W W F Taylor of Cleveland died at Crestline Emergency hospital after traveling by wagon from Cleveland to Denver suffering in last stages of tuberculosis. He was 32, an electrician by trade, formerly in charge at the Crystal theater on Lumpkin Street. Funeral services were held at Foster and Mart in Crestline with Rev R A Halverstadt officiating. Interment in the city cemetery. His brother H P Taylor of Cleveland and sister Mrs Rorick of Pittsburgh attended.
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Ohio
W. F. Taylor
Crystal Theater
Lumpkin Street
Ww. F. Taylor
Cleveland
Reiater
Crestline
Denver
East Liverpool
Foster& Martin
R. A. Halverstadt
Central of Georgia Watchman Injured in Fall
Mr J L G Andrews longtime watchman for the Central of Georgia Railway in its yards here was badly bruised after falling from a car on a Central train. No bones were broken and he is expected to recover in a few days.
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Central of Georgia Railway
J. L. G. Andrews
Central
No Chorus Practice Tonight For Female Choir Class
A note states there will be no practice for the female chorus class tonight due to unspecified reasons. No makeup date announced.
Chamber of Commerce Nominates Plans for Farmers Institute
The regular Athens meeting discussed forming a county farmers institute led by Prof. Manier from the Agricultural College. He outlined year round vegetable production and a strong investment case. A February 21 city hall program was announced with broad farmer invitations and chamber support. A $5 premium was awarded to the Ladies Garden Club for a fall exhibit.
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Chamber of Commerce
Manier
Agricultural College
Ladies’ Garden Club
Athens
Iupergea Messigais
Annual Picnic at Burnt Factory Announces Date
Mr. Charles E. Simms of Oconee county announced the annual picnic and barbecue at Burnt Factory on Saturday the 21st. Burnt Factory also known as Hodges Mill is a famous picnic ground and over a thousand people are expected. Congressman Howard and Col. J. Tribble have been invited to attend and speak. Citizens from several counties will gather for the event.
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Charles E. Simms
Oconee County
Burnt Factory
Hodges Mill
Howard
J. Tribble
Two Barthers and a Blae Sheep at the Elite
Biograph to screen Two Barthers a dutiful son tale with a good picture and a second feature Blae sheep. Colonial Orchestra to perform this evening at the Elite. Miss Carolyn Cobb calls pupils to Blue Bird rehearsal at Lucy Cobb chapel this afternoon at 1 30. Fresh tomatoes and potatoes advertised.
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Barthers
Willish Music
THE
ELITE
Carolyn Cobb
Lucy Cobb
Athens to Welcome Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meet
Athens prepares for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Georgia Grand Lodge convention with decorations. Chairman W C Weatherford reports canvassing downtown firms and securing signatures to decorate every business and public building for the event.
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Athens
Grand Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia
W. C. Weatherford
Odd Fellows Convention
Weatherford
Clarke County Commissioners Refuse Public Dispute on Clerk Vacancy
Clarke County commissioners W. Holman and J. T. Pittard publish a card stating they will not discuss motives or actions regarding the vacant clerk's office while Gamble plans to contest the board's action in court. They promise all facts will be shared at the proper time and place.
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Mosars
Holman
J. T. Pittard
Clarke County
Gamble
Board of County Commissioners
Hodgson
Seaboard Trains Change Schedule Announcement
Public notice from local agents of the 8 A S effective May 5 1910 lists new Athens departures and arrivals for North and South bound trains with times for Nos 53 32 58 38 41 57 53 and 63 and notes 57 68 do not run.
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Athens
College Games Result Washington and Lee Beats Alabama 3–0
Washington and Lee defeated Alabama by three goals in a college game. Clemeton scored the decisive points as the match concluded with a clean victory for the visiting side.
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Washington and Lee
Alabama
Clemeton
Mad Cow Triggers Panic as Rabies Case Hits Athens
A cow thought to have hydrophobia caused alarm on Barber street in Athens last night after being bitten by a dog earlier. Police shot and killed the mad animal after it broke its chain and charged at nearby property. The incident comes amid council debate on new muzzling ordinances to guard against rabies epidemics.
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Athens
J. F. Payne
Barber Street
Judge Richard B Russell to Run for Governor
In Atlanta yesterday Judge Richard B Russell former Western circuit judge and current court of appeals member said he will run for governor. He told friends his formal announcement will come soon probably early next week. Expected reaction from Hoke Smith remains uncertain with Sunday papers anticipated to publish his position. Candidate Walker of College Park is noted but his plans are unclear at present.
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Richard B. Russell
Court of Appeals Bench
Western Circuit
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Cobb County
Walker
College Park
Forest
Found Dead in Hostess House In Natural Causes
Melissa Howard a woman about sixty was found dead in a room at the residence of Mr Flemming used by Carrie Reese near the Central railroad yesterday morning. Coroner Weatherly presided as the jury ruled death from natural causes due to heart dropsy.
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Melissa Howard
Flemming
Carrie Reese
Central Railroad
Cty
Reese
C. N. Weatherly
Humphries Fined For Selling Liquor In City Court
A. G. Humphries was fined $20 by Judge H. R. West in city court for selling liquor in violation of state prohibition laws. He had prior convictions in the mayor's court and pleaded guilty.
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A. G. Humphries
H. 8. West
West
Perkinson Resigns Georgia Hotel Posts to Lead Meridian Hotel
H M Perkinson resigns as clerk at the Hotel Georgian to become assistant manager of the Great Southern hotel in Meridian Mississippi. P A Steele, formerly at the Piedmont hotel Atlanta, joins the Georgian staff. Bermuda Onions and strawberries arrive at Arnold & Abney with fresh green snap beans.
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H. M. Perkinson
Georgian
Great Southern
Meridian
Mississippi
O'Callaghan
The
P. A. Steele
Piedmont
Atlanta
Hares
Athens
Perkingon
Georgia
Steele
South
Arnold & Abney
Negro Convict Rescues Woman From River With Hook
A reported incident describes a Black convict rescuing a woman from a river using a fish hook. The court granted ninety days probation, with stay noted in the ruling.
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Rerre
Pimiente
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Lillo Snelling
Chaingang
Col. Howard
Barnett Shoals
Congressman Howard
Lexington
Bowersville
Hart County
Tribble
Oconee Enterprise
Putnam County
Col. Tribble
Enterprise
Wire Bridge
Taylor
MR. J. L. G. Andrews
Col. S. J. Tribble
Seaboard
Plain Dick
Appellate Court
Hostess
G. Humphries
Perkinson
Sterle
Bermuda
Arold & Abney
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