County finances and schools face strain in 1911 report
The Grand Jury receives a county financial status showing deficits and bonds, with the County School Superintendent detailing 1911 operations, 28 schools, 1368 pupils, and low attendance due to limited five month terms, plus road work notes on weather impacts and bridge replacements.
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Grand Jury
Superior Court
Clarke County
County Board of Education
County Board of of Education
J. H. Towns
H. Thurmond
W. R. ‘Tuck
W. W. Puryear
Brand
Thos. H. Dozier
Road and bridge work report from Madison County 1912
The document details convict labor outputs on county roads and bridges from October 18, 1912, to April 5, 1912. It lists miles built and repaired on Hull, Bridges, N B Davis, Nowhere, Madison, and other roads, plus farm work at the county farm and bridge repairs. It notes the city of Athens Oak Street improvement and a Madison County plan funded by county, city, and merchants.
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Holman
Grand Jury
Sanity Creek
Hull Road
Bridges Road
N. B. Davis Road
Hardeman
Gum Corner
Oglethorpe
Nowhere
City of
Athens
Oak Street
Madison County
Clarke County
Merchants of
Danielsville
Biggers Hill Creek
Holman, Com
Barnett Shoals
Bogart Road
Davis
N. B
Cord Mill
Madison Co
Edwards & Hull
Elberton Road
Jefferson Road
Lexington Road
Lexington & Elberton
Lexington
Winterville
Hardeman Road
County Farm
Eighth district Democrats organize for state convention
Delegates from the Eighth district meet at the Kimball house in Atlanta on the eve of the state Democratic convention. H. J. Rowe of Athens is named chairman, with Thomas E. B. Watson to speak. Athens attendees include S. C. Upson C. N. Weatherly J. E. Gardner and others as the convention resumes at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
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Atlanta
Eighth District
Kimball House
H. J. Rowe
Athens
Athens Banner
Watdon
Thomas EB. Watson
Thom
The
Kimball
Watson
Messrs
8. C. Upson
C. N. Weatherly
J. E. Gardner
Blanton Fortson
Frank Gillem
D. R. Prewette
Howell C. Erwin
I. & Dobbine
Jossey's SK Extra Specials Today at Colonial Show
Jossey's SK advertises today only specials with prices on lemons eggs hens fries beans and potatoes. It also invites readers to see the best show of the season at the Colonial.
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Jossey's
Columbia Student Is at Home Here a Few Days
Mr. Bob Troutman of this city returned from a year in New York attending Columbia University law school. He will visit his parents Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Troutman then spend the summer in Atlanta. He plans two more years at Columbia to complete his diploma and is noted for a strong scholarly record among Athens graduates. Last chance today to sell best.
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Bob Troutman
New York
Law School
Columbia University
M. L. Troutman
Atlanta
Columbia
Athens
Troutman
Two Seniors to Train as Librarians at University
Two members of the senior class at the university plan to become trained librarians. Next year they will work at the university library to gain experience and continue until fully equipped for the field. The piece notes strong national demand for librarians and the promising outlook for these students.
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University Library
United States
Satisfaction at Colonial Delights Audiences This Week
Visitors praise the Colonial for a clean vaudeville venue with airy seating and fitting music for films. The current shows end tonight with Golden performing a mystifying card tearing feat, Radcliff and Hall offering a clever act, and Norwood and Ward closing with witty comedy.
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Golden
Radcliff and
Hall
Norwood
Ward
Fee for Temporary Receiver Fixed at Five Hundred
Lipscomb for services in that capacity included all the fee in the temporary receivership attorney's, etc. Last chance today to see best.
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Lipscomb
Attorney’s
City Council Sustains Tiger Case in Madison County
John Christian of Madison County was found guilty of violating the city's prohibition ordinance. The council sustained the mayor and fined him $200. He appealed to the superior court where Judge Brand sustained the council and refused a new trial. The Steven case differed, with a new trial granted yesterday.
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John Christian
Madison County
Sperior
Brand
Steven
Painters Strike Settled Over Negro Worker
The painters employed by Lon Parr, a local contractor, ended their strike after agreeing to the white workers demand. The dispute arose when a Black worker was employed on part of a contract. the Black worker was dismissed and production resumed.
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Lon Parr
Parr
Another Negro Girl to Be Tried for Lunacy
Clarke county news reports another lunacy case before Ordinary Wingfield with Leila Favers of Broad and Rock Spring streets set for trial on the first. Also notes a Colonial show and several boxing matches scheduled for tonight including Wolgast vs Leach Cross in New York and McFarland vs Bronson in Indianapolis.
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Clarke County
Leila Favers
Broad and
Rock Spring Street
Ve VY Toe Eaeer Pre Ee Ad Wolgast
Leach Cross
New York City
Packey McFarland
Ray Bronson
Indianapolis
Sammy Trott
Pat Brown
Columbus
Ohio
Indications He Aims for Senate Bid
The report suggests strong signs that he plans to enter the race for the senatorship, with expectations mounting about his possible candidacy.
University Board of Visitors to Inspect Georgia University
Governor Jos. M. Brown appoints the University of Georgia inspection by the Board of Visitors. They will meet in the city on June 10 and conduct official review headed by Instesion Prof. L. F. Sitoamet Pt.
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Jos. M. Brown
University of Georgia
L. F. Sitoamet
Last Chance Today for Show of Season at Colonial
Final day of the event at Colonial as organizers call on attendees to catch the best act of the season. Authorities urge arriving early to secure seating and avoid crowds.
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Colonial
Isee
Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s Pro Games
The day's results cover yesterday's professional baseball games with final scores and brief outcomes for several teams. Key matchups and standings updates are noted though specifics vary by game.
Weather Update From The Atlanta Region May 28
The era storm gains life force and centers over Minnesota with pressure below 29.35 inches at St Paul. Georgia reports 1.44 inches in Macon with rain likely in Atlanta tonight or Wednesday. Cooler conditions expected after Wednesday. Rocky Mountain region remains fair. Co F von Herrmann, Section Director.
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Atlanta
Minnesota
St. Paul
Georgia
Macon
Rocky Mountain
Co. F. von Herrmann
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J. M. Hodgson
J. T. Pittard
Cnaral
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Lliams
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Chamberlain
Opera House
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Senate
Thomas E. E. Watson
Board of Visitors At University
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