Close the Dispensary on the Circus Day
Athens circles debate closing the city dispensary on circus day as Ringling Bros arrives April 7. Last year open for half a day caused chaos with drunk crowds, arrests, injuries, and a crowded jail. Proponents say closing reduces disorder and preserves public safety, with precedent from other circus days. The dispensary commissioners will decide, considering law and citizen wishes.
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Barnum and Bailey’s
Cotton receipts climb toward fifty thousand bales
The cotton market shows rising receipts with 46,865 bales on hand by last night and larger shipments than the prior year. A side-by-side season comparison lists stock on hand, wagon and railroad receipts, total, local spinners, and shipments for 1905-06 versus 1904-05, illustrating stronger activity and higher on-hand stock this year.
Mrs Winter Dies at Home After Brief Illness
Margaret Winter, widow of John Winter, died last night at age seventy three at her Winterville home after a short illness. Survived by daughter Lizzie Winter and sons John Bruno and D. I. Winter, she was a longtime Methodist church member. Funeral services will be held Friday at ten in the church.
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Winterville
Margaret Winter
Mr Hopkins Leaves For Atlanta To Practice Law
Mr I S Hopkins Jr departs for Atlanta to join the legal profession. A University of Georgia and Yale Law School graduate, he is regarded as a bright young man who will be a strong addition to the Atlanta bar.
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I. S. Hopkins, Jr
Atlanta
Hopkins
University of Georgia Law Department
Yale Law School
Georgia Christian churches hold state convention in city
The state convention of the Christian churches of Georgia meets at the Christian church on Pulaski street next Monday through Thursday. Leading church members from Georgia and other states will attend. G F Stephenson and C T Huth are arranging delegate housing and seek volunteers to host delegates during the gathering.
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Pulaski Street
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Messrs
G. F. Stephenson
C. T. Hu
Christian Church
Peabody Gifts Jefferson Works to University Library
Hon. George Foster Peabody has presented the University of Georgia with an elegant set of Jefferson's works now housed in the library. Dr. S C Benedict donated a rare old atlas, adding to the university’s growing collection of valuable books.
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George Foster Peabody
University of Georgia
Jefferson
S. C. Benedict
University
Athens Wheat and Oat Pair boosts regional farming gains
Northeast Georgia farmers shifted from doubt to action after forming the Athens Wheat and Oat Pair. The contest offered five hundred dollars in gold and spurred increases in wheat and oat acreage. Now most farmers raise wheat for home use and market, with flour mills feeding on local grain.
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Georgia
Athens
Athens Humane Society warns drivers over fast horse wagons
The Athens Humane Society warns wagon drivers they will face cruelty charges if they continue racing horses in uptown streets. The group seeks safer speeds and less reckless driving while avoiding harsh penalties.
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Athens Humane Society
Humane Society
Council to Plant Trees and Widen Boulevard Sidewalks
A petition will be presented to council next week asking to widen the Boulevard sidewalks by six feet on each side and plant trees along the street. The plan aims to enhance the street’s residential appeal and encourage property owners to maintain the improvements.
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Council
Crescent Comedy Company Readies Five Night Opera House Engagement
Crescent Comedy Company opens a five night run at the new opera house next Tuesday. The show features The Land of the Midnight Sun as opening bill and includes Tommy Donnelly, a longtime local favorite, along with Field’s Minstrels and the Donnelly and Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels. The act promises meritorious spectacle with vaudeville elements and amphibious monsters billed as a leading attraction.
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Crescent Comedy Company
Umewar Shownad
the Land of the Midnight Sun
Aig, Field
the Donnelly and
Hatfield
Tommy Donnelly
Field
ALG
Field Minstrels
Donnelly
Donnelly & Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels
Crescent Comedy Company Delights Durham Audiences
The Crescent Comedy Company played to near capacity at the Durham opera house last night. The troupe showcased up-to-date scenery and high order specialties, with strong individual performances and a mix of comedy and drama pleasing the crowd. They remain at the venue all next week with seats at 10, 20 and 30 cents and free admission for ladies with a paid seat Tuesday night.
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Dy Company
Durham Opera House
Crescent Comedy Company
Palmer's Drug Store
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H. C. White
W. H. Bocock
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