Riis Honored as New York's Most Useful Citizen Dies
Mass May 26 Jacob A Miis author and philanthropist Riis died at his home after a long illness. Born in Denmark May 13 1843 he came to America in 1870 and became a reformer fighting tenement conditions. Theodore Roosevelt praised him as the most useful citizen of New York.
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Serre
Mass
Jacob A. Miis
Etlis
Colonel Roosevelt
Denmark
America
Jacob August Riis
New York
Metropolis
Theodore Roosevelt
Riis
Ribe
Jutland
Den
Mark
Is Hands
Elizabeth Nielson
Pennsylvania
Germany
Brooklyn
Tunis
Kiss
Mary Phillip
St. Louis
Irfune
New York Sun
Hiss
Croton
Mulberry Bend
Roosevelt
Ats
Notice to Contractors for Prince Ave High School additions
Sealed proposals will be received until noon city time June 2 1914 for additions to the Prince Ave High School. A certified check for 500 dollars to the Treasurer City of Athens accompanies each bid as a good faith guarantee. check to be returned when a contract is signed. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Plans and specs at City Engineer's office.
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Prince Ave. High School
City of
Athens
Fine for Outside Detectives Ties to Leo Frank Case
Daniel Lehon Southern manager for William J Burns was fined 100 dollars and bound over to state court on charges of violating city and state laws requiring outside detectives to report to police before work. The investigation into Leo M Frank’s murder case prompted the action. An appeal to test the ordinance constitutionality is expected.
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Dan Lehon
BURNS
Associated Press
Atlanta
Daniel & Lehon
Southern
William J. Burns
Leo M. Frank
Athens Gets Two Honorable Places in Odd Fellows Election
In Macon on May 26 Athens earned two honors at the Grand Encampment of Georgia Independent Order of Odd Fellows session. R L Bramblett of Athens was named to the county board of commissioners while R L Bramblett also serves as a grand representative. other officers include James H Groves of Marietta as grand junior warden T H Robertson of Gainesville as grand scribe I O Teaseley of Alpharetta as grand treasurer and C L Elliott of Brunswick as grand representative.
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Athens
ODD Fellows OF
Macon
Georgia
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
R. L. Bramblett
James H. Groves
Marietta
T. H. Robertson
Gainesville
Alpharetta
C. L. Elliott
Brunswick
Most Successful Year Leads to Grand Encampment Elections
The grand encampment elected K. H. Stout of Atlanta as Grand patriarch and J. B. Everidge of Columbus as Grand high priest. Homer Ashley of Atlanta became Grand senior warden, with R. C. Nurnham of Savannah as Grand marshal and C. A. Von der Lieth of Athens as Grand inside sentinel. The Old Officers list includes L. Bramblett of Athens as Grand patriarch and E. H. Stout of ? as Grand high priest. George C. Hook of Alpharetta named Grand representative. James H. Groves of Marietta as read marshal. R. C. Burnham of Savannah as Grand inside sentinel. C. A Von der Leith of Athens as Grand outside sentinel.
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C. A. von der Lieth
Grand Lodge
K. H. Stout
Atlanta
J. B. Everidge
Columbus
Homer Ashley
R. C. Nurnham
Savannah
Sentinel
Athens
J. 8. Lohr
Augusta
R. L. Bramblett
E. H. Stout
W. H. Abbott
I. O. Teasley
Alpharetta
C. L. Elliott
Brunswick
George C. Hook
Read Mershal
James H. Groves
Marietta
R. C. Burnham
C. A Vonder Leith
Gas range proposition discussed with representative
Call 54 to arrange a meeting with our representative to review the gas range proposal. Easy terms offered. 2¢
Warrant Against Harris Dismissed in Schoolboy Prank
The warrant sworn for "Touchback" Harris, a prominent student, was dismissed before Judge Crossley. The affair proved to be a schoolboy prank with the victim of the joke initially hasty and overactive in pursuing the warrant.
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Harris
Crossley
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic General Tonic Ad
An advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a strong quinine and iron tonic. It touts malaria and fever relief, improved appetite, increased energy, and benefits for nursing mothers and pale children, claiming liver stimulation and blood purification. Guaranteed by your druggist at 50 cents.
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Grove
Soc
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Frank
James C. Mell
Athens Savings Bans
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McCallum
Royal
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H. Stout
A. von der Lieth
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