Brightwell Defends Democratic Rules in Primary Debate
Mr George P Brightwell a leading Populist defends the Democratic executive committee rules for the August 22 primary saying they are proper and designed to protect party organization He notes no changes since 1900 1902 and 1904 and opposes populist calls to abolish the party He plans to support his own party in the general election and will attend state and national committee meetings to oppose any disruption.
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Democratic Party
State Executive Committee
Democratic Executive Committee
George P. Brightwell
Bightwell
Atlanta
State Committee
National Committee
Brightwell
Stile
Eighth
Rainy Memphis and New Orleans games scrubbed
Baseball results show no play in Memphis as rain halted Memphis vs Atlanta. In New Orleans the New Orleans team posted a 3 to 1 score with Montgomery pitching and Stratton, McCloskey and McAlesse contributing. An ad urges readers to beware cold risks and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with local merchants listed. Knights of Pythias meeting announced for next Monday night with Banner preview to follow.
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Memphis
Atlanta
New Orleans
Montgomery
Oenac
Stratton
McCloskey
McAlesse
Peach crop in Georgia expected to exceed previous years
Central of Georgia Railway officials report a survey showing a larger peach crop statewide. The estimate lists production across towns such as Marshallville, Ft Valley, Winchester, Montezuma, Reynolds, Columbus and the North Georgia crop, totaling 3 119 cars and underscoring the crop's significance to railroads, growers, and Georgia.
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Central of Georgia Railway Co
Georgia
Marshallville
Winchester
Reynolds
Gordon-Covington-Athens
Goggins
Columbus
North Georgia
Dozier Augusta Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Year
Augusta Georgia May 24 The grand lodge of Odd Fellows elected officers for the next year with B B McCowen as Grand Master J H Dozier Deputy Grand Master J T Blalock Grand Warden John T Tyson Grand Secretary T A Cheatham Grand Treasurer John W Bennett and Robert T Daniels named Grand Representative plus 300 past grands received the grand lodge degree in the morning delaying other business.
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Odd Fellows
Athens
Augusta
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
B. B. McCowen
J. H. Dozier
J. T. Blalock
Valdosta
Macon
John W Bennett
Waycross
Robert T. Daniels
Griffin
Funeral for Mr. T. W. Thomas Held at First Baptist Church
The notice reports a funeral held yesterday at half past ten o clock at the First Baptist church for Mr H W Thomas with many friends and a large Odd Fellows and Rebekahs delegation. The service was led by Rev I W H Young and the remains were interred at Oc once cemetery.
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First Baptist Church
H. W. Thomas
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
I W. H. Young
Oconce Cemetery
Mercer Georgia Championship Game Cancelled
The final Mercer versus Georgia championship game in Macon has been cancelled due to weather and now unnecessary after the title was decided, avoiding potential financial loss.
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Mercer
Georgia
Macon
Funeral for Hayes's Babe Held at Residence
Yesterday morning at 11:30 a.m. the infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hayes on Childs Street died. The funeral was led by Dr. W. H. Young of the First Baptist Church in a tender service. A Knights of Pythias hall gathering is planned for Monday night for those who wish to attend.
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First Baptist Church
W. W. Hayes
Childs Street
W. H. Young
State Normal School to Present Noted Orchestra Program
The State Normal School Orchestra directed by Prof. Charles Stanage will perform tonight at 8:30 in the auditorium. The program features marches, waltzes, two-steps, intermezzos, caprices, and overtures by Laurendeau, Ben dix, McKinley, Richmond, Mills, and Weber, highlighting the school’s musical achievement.
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State Normal School
Department of Music
Charles 8. Stanage
Stanage
Lauren
Rebekah Officers Named For Coming Year in Augusta
In Augusta Georgia yesterday the Rebekahs elected their officer slate for the general assembly. President is Mrs Laura M Barlow of Columbus, Vice President Mrs Bettie Lau Carey of Macon, Secretary Mrs L H Lohr of Augusta, Treasurer Mrs A L Moore of Fitzgerald. The hall event will be at Knights of Pythias hall Monday night.
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Augusta
Rebekahs
General Assembly
Mya. L. H. Lohr
Laura M. Barlow
Columbis
Mis
Bettie Lau Carey
Macon
L. H. Lohr
Stouch Plays In Cameo For Athens In Royston Fray
Tommy Stouch coach of the University of Georgia baseball team wore a uniform to play against Royston. Athens defeated Royston six to five with Stouch hitting a decisive home run. A rematch is scheduled for today.
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Tommy Stouch
University of Georgia
Stouch
Royston
Athens
Supreme court backs state tax on railroads stock
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Central of Georgia Railway and Georgia Railroad and Banking Co liable for taxes on Western Railway of Alabama stock held by those roads. About 15,000 shares taxed. $1 million involved. Decisions voided for 1905 04 due to premature assessment. reissues required. Justice Cobb authored opinions with unanimous concurrence.
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Atlanta
Supreme Court
Central of Georgia Railway
eGorgia Railroad and Banking Company
Western Railway of Alabama
Ohio
Central
Wright and Georgia
Wright
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
West Virginia Land Company Names To Be Announced
Due to a large number of names received the West Virginia Land Company states it cannot select a name for the property in this issue. The name to be used and the party involved will be published in Saturday's issue.
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Icky Party
West Virginia Land CO
Georgia Debates With Washington And Lee
Tonight at 8:30 in the University chapel the first annual intercollegiate debate between the University of Georgia and Washington and Lee University will explore municipal ownership versus private operation of street railways. Walter O. Marshburn and Robert S. Parker will represent Georgia advocating municipal ownership. the event may lead to future annual debates.
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University Chapel
University of Georgia
Washington and Lee University
Walter O. Marshburn
Robert S. Parker
University of eGorgia
Elks Appoint Delegates for Albany State Convention
At Wednesday night’s Elks meeting delegates were chosen for the Albany state convention on the 29th and 30th. D. P. Haselton is named delegate and A. J. Palmer as alternate. Albany preparations promise a grand affair with many Elks traveling from here for a festive visit.
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the Elks
Albany
D. P. Haselton
A. J. Palmer
Elks
Brightwell sells Clarke County home to Mr. Berryman
George P Brightwell has sold his Clarke county estate beyond the city limits to J L Berryman of Madison county. Berryman plans a large dairy and will move soon. The Brightwell place features a premier farm, a vineyard and an orchard. Brightwell may enter the city real estate field. ELKS
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J. L. Berryman
Madison County
George P. Brightwell
Berryman
Brightwell
Clarke County
ELKS
Mrs Howard Van Epps Interred At Oconee Cemetery
The remains of Mrs. Howard Van Epps of Atlanta were brought to Athens and buried in Oconee cemetery beside loved ones. A funeral service led by Dr I S Hopkins at the First Methodist church followed the interment with a choir singing Gathering Home and God Be With You.
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Howard van Epps
Atlanta
Athens
Oconee Cemetery
Ths
Seaboard Depot
A. S. Erwin
J. W. Brumby
W. H. Bocock
C. White
James White
E. I. Smith
H. H. Linton
A. E. Griffith
I. S. Hopkins
First Methodist Church
Four Year Old Child Found in Jail Story Prompts Charity Call
A North Georgia jail tale tells of a four year old girl left with a wicked mother sentenced to the chain gang. The child showed profanity imitation, but later improved after being taken to Decatur Orphans Home. The piece urges support for orphans work on Work Day and extols Chamberlain's remedies for bowel issues and rheumatism as trusted products.
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North Georgia
Itheft
Decatur
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T. A. Cheatham
T. W. Thomas
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Iels
Foley
Knights
Pythias Hall
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Caprice
Richmord
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Bendix
Kinley
Fay -Mediby
Mickie
Rolfe
Galop
Laurendean
Karama”—McKinley
Wraltz
Ant
Syme
O'Conner
Peter _ Schnoll
von Weber
Fandango
Mercedes” —Lauren
Dea
Richmond
Roseland
Intermezzo
Eugene
Engel
Laurendeau
Rebekans
Otate
A. J. Cobb
W. A. Wright
Comptroller General
West Virginia Land Company
Washington and Lee
ELK
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Standard Oil
Seattender & Sons
W. J
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