The Rifles Escort President Taft in Augusta Visit
The Clarke Rifles under Capt Herschel Carithers returned to Athens after a day and a half in Augusta. The unit attended Taft’s reception on Monday, impressed with drill and tactics, won a prize, and escorted Taft to his train. Athens citizens praise the company’s discipline and achievements.
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Augusta
Taft
Clarke Rifles
Herschel Carithers
Afles
Athens
Carthers
Child falls from steps injures Bryant youth
A boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. B Bryant, narrowly escaped grave harm after tumbling 12 feet from rear steps onto coal. He suffered a broken right shoulder, multiple facial bruises, and an almost severed ear. He received prompt care and rests as well as could be expected. doctors deem his injuries painful but not necessarily dangerous.
Horses fall on pavement near College and Clayton streets
Yesterday afternoon on College avenue near Clayton street the horses of Mr. Asbury H Hodgson slipped on wood block pavement. The carriage tongue broke but no injuries occurred as Mrs Hodgson rode inside. Miller Furniture Co plans to open December 1.
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College Avenue
Clayton Street
Barbecue at Oconee Heights Called Off
The Oconee Heights Barbecue at the 13th has been cancelled. Ticket buyers will have their money refunded by the sellers.
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Oconee Heights
The Show Girl at Colonial Last Night
The Show Girl by D. C. Whitneys was last night’s bill at the Colonial. The company and musical numbers averaged fairly well and spectators seemed pleased. An innovation from Miller Furniture Co introduces a Lacie Den on the second floor for comfort and Paris gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
D. C. Whitney
Miller Furniture Co
Paris
Miller's
Augusta Cars Lead Long Run to Atlanta
Eight or nine Augusta automobiles passed through on their way to Atlanta, led by A B PronlaUt and J H Pronlaut in a six cylinder Winton 50 horsepower. The first car left Augusta at 7 20 am and arrived in Atlanta at 12 30 pm after a four hour, 110 mile trip with a stop at Thomson.
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Augusta
Atlanta
Athens
A. B
J. H. Pronlaut
Thomson
Athens Y M C A Ad Builds Citizens From Boys
A 1909 letter from Athens praises the local Y M C A and Y W C A and their managers. The writer argues large-city donations are worth it to shape boys into strong citizens, noting Nashville campaigns to support similar work and stressing the value of such institutions.
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Nashville
Tenn
Athens
Restoration romance from the company draws laughs
The item promotes a production titled Restoration described as a laughable romance by the company. It notes Mr. Schwartz will sing When I Dream of You in the Gloaming, described as lyric beautiful.
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Schwartz
Fraternity Convention to convene in New York City
Judge Ed Chambers Smith head of Kappa Alpha Fraternity appoints Hon. Julian B. McCurry to represent at the inter fraternity conference in New York at the Universiy Club on November 27. Brown University president calls meeting with world fraternity leaders to discuss important matters. Mr. McCurry met in Athens yesterday on legal business. Miller Furniture Co. reports warehouses overflowing with stock and a magnificent inventory.
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New York City
Ed Chambers Smith
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Julian B. McCurry
Hartwell
Universiy Club
New York
Brown University
McCurry
Athens
Athens Cars Make Great Record Run to Atlanta
The Great Athens to Atlanta Good Roads run ended with Athens cars making a remarkable 70 mile-plus trek in under four hours, amid dust and narrow escapes in Atlanta streets. Dr W L Darby led the convoy from Athens at 8 50, reaching Decatur by 11 45 and Atlanta by late afternoon, with two minor collisions and no serious injuries.
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Athens
Atlanta
Walton Griffith
Banner
W. L. Darby
Winder
Lawrenceville
Darby
Pacemaker
Decatur
Max Michael
Essrs
Jackson
A. L. Deadwyler
J. B. Jackson
Guy Brightwell
Young
E. H W. Odum
N. K. Smith
F. W. Bondurant
J. T. Cooper
H. B. Sparks
Judge White
Buick
Dr. Darby
J. W. Barnett
H. M Failclove
First Methodist Church
Dr. Fullilove
John R. White
W. F. Bell
EF. H. Odum
LL. N. Young
W. L. Jackson
BE. H. Rylee
Latham
Emory Harris
Bethlehem
Hoschton
J. R. Jackson
C. Y. Wier
Homer Smith
Win der
FW. Bondurant
Win
Der
I. H. Goss
J. T . Cooper
City
Lmits
Clarke County
Bogart
Sparks
Adjutant General Col Hulbert Named by Confederate Veterans
Georgia Division UCV announces Col W W Hulbert of Atlanta is adjutant general and chief of staff. The order lauds his energy and devotion and says full staff names will follow. Also notes a club meeting and a housing care ad in Cedartown 1909.
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Georgia Divison
United Confederate Veterans
Cedartown
W. W. Hulbert
Atlanta
Georgia Division
Hulbert
Ga. Div
John O. Waddell
English education leader to speak at University chapel
Dr George R. Parkin of England, secretary of the Rhodes Scholarship Trust, delivers a public address at the University chapel at 10 o'clock. Parkin, a renowned figure in education, oversees a major trust funding scholars in the United States. The Rhodes scholarships support capable students, and the University of Georgia has sent two representatives to Oxford since their inception. The talk promises to be a valuable message for attendees.
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George R. Parkin
England
Rhodes Scholarship Trust
University Chapel
Parkin
Rhode
University of Georgia
Oxford
Fire damages Chase Street lumber store blaze
A 11 oclock fire on Chase Street near the Standard Lumber and Manufacturing Co. burned the J C Don store, with stock ruined by smoke. The blaze was controlled after a hard fight, with losses likely under fifty dollars, and another alarm from Prince Avenue 48 arrived while crews battled the flames.
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Standard Lumber and Manufacturing Co
Chase Street
J.C. Doncan
Bay 48
Prince Avenue
Box 48
The Restoration and Gypsy's Jealousy at Crystal Theater
Biograph Day presents two reels The Restoration a splendid picture and Extra A Gypsy's Jealousy. Mike performs drums as screenings at Crystal 5 Cent Theater.
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Mike
Crystal
Court of Appeals Rules on Keeping Whiskey at Business
The Georgia Court of Appeals upholds convictions of Morris Cohen and Sam Loeb for having intoxicating liquor on hand at their Atlanta businesses, ruling it illegal regardless of purpose. The decision affirms the lower court verdicts in both cases.
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Atlanta
State Court of Appeals
Morris Cohen
Sam Leeb
Cot Criminal Court
Russell
Cohen
Cohen and Loeb
Athens Churches Mobilize Five Thousand Dollar Fund Drive
Enthusiasm runs high as Athens committees from Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian and synagogue groups join Mayor Dorsey and Chamber of Commerce in a coordinated drive to raise at least five thousand dollars for the Athens home on Juvenile Protective State grounds near Center. Contributions are due by May 1, 1910 and each church committee will work with its own group while the chamber engages businessmen.
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Athens
Center
Elt
Dorsey
Michael
Chamber of Commerce
Baptist Church
Harry Hodgson
John A. Darwin
J. J. C. McMahan Presbyterian
E. I. Smith
John White Morton
Grifith Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Mallory
J. C. Jester
A. W. Brooks
Synagogue
M. G. Michael
Aaron Cohen
P. Funkenstein
Methodist
J. N. Webb
A. W. Doizier
D. F P. Miller
Episcopal
H. C. White
H. J Rowe
A. H. O'Farrell Christian
Linton Sparks
T. L. Elder
S. W. Ussery
Big Mortgage of the Seaboard Railroad Filed in Clarke Court
Yesterday in Clarke superior court Clerk Crawford recorded a mortgage for 125 million dollars by the Seaboard Air Line Railway. The loan refinances its former bonds and covers additional debts, with filings planned in every county the line serves.
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Clarke Superior Court
Crawford
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Deestrick Skule Postponed to November 19
Rehearsal decides the Deestrick Skule date shift to Friday night November 19 due to many participants attending automobile races in Atlanta. Jars pledge extra effort. Mike T. J. Nichols to perform. Dr W. V. Robertson to serve as skatemaster. Miller Furniture Co. becomes exclusive agents for Indestructo Trunks in the city.
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Atlanta
Mike
T. J. Nichols
Miller Furniture Co
Dr. King's New Life Pills Promote Health for All Ages
Claims to cure headaches and nervous disorders with quick relief. Advertises 25¢ pills sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons with a note on turkeys available at O'Farrell Grocery Co. and a phone number.
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Dr. King
New Life
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
O'Farrell Grocery Co
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The
Classic
Lyric Beautiful
J. B. McCurry
Simon Michael
Helen Michael
Messrs
J. Y. Carthers
W. S. Holman
J. A. Darwin
G. H. Hulme
W E. Jackson
Joel Brown
S’ Club
John C. Waddell
Mothers’ and
DR. Parkin
of England
Chapel
J. C. Duncan
Court OF Appeals
Prohibition
Court House
Deestrick Skule
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