County plans bond aided courthouse project May vote urged
County commissioners and an advisory committee named by the grand jury discussed the upcoming bond election for a new courthouse jail and jailor s house. Judge Andrew J Cobb proposed allowing voters to choose between selling the courthouse property to fund building or using it for school purposes. The board adopted resolutions to cooperate with the grand jury commission and to seek their advice on all details of the bond issue and accompanying land purchase.
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Grand Jury
Andrew J. Cobb
John R White
C. H. Phinizy
A. W. Dozier
J. W. Barnett
Poll Tax Delinquency Notice Urges Timely Payment
Citizens are urged to pay poll taxes for the year without delay. The final limit is November 20, after which executions will be issued and costs applied to all delinquents. Many have paid ad valorem tax but missed poll tax deadlines. Payments should be made on or before November 20.
Cream Puffs 30 C Fresh This Morning
Cream puffs priced at 30 cents are fresh from the morning batch. Arnold and Abney offer telephone orders at 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
Clubhouse Contract Awarded for Clov erhurst Club
The building committee of Clov erhurst country club awarded a several thousand dollar contract for a new clubhouse. Designed by F. J. Orr, the project goes to W. T. Broxton and should be completed by early March. Committee: H. H. Gordon John Morris W. C. Payne E. R. Hodgson Jr J. C. Stockdell. The club owns about fifty acres with top golf links and active social plans.
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Cloverhurst Country Club
F. J. Orr
W. T. Broxton
Messrs
H. H. Gordon
John Morris
W. C. Payne
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
J. C. Stockdell
City debate on courthouse removal and bonds for new building
In a public letter the writer supports the city owning the old courthouse for a high school but notes rural objections to tax burdens and inconvenience. They now favor city ownership to ease future tensions, and express willingness to back bond plans for the proposed project.
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Athens
Lester May Give His Side to Board
County commissioners were urged to hear United States cattle tick inspector Lester about a complaint that his office disrupted labor on a farm. The board said it would not take sides and invited Lester to present his side before them with courteous, prompt service as Arnold and Abney promote their delivery.
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J. F. Comer
W. T. Lester
United States
Tate Wright
Department of Agriculture
Lester
Mr. Wright
Enthusiastic Athens Chamber Meeting Charts City Progress
Athens chamber of commerce met at city hall with largest attendance in months. Members backed a plan to boost Athens, endorsed a bond issue, and formed committees to promote the Gainesville Midland extension, a Chicago Land Show push, and a major poultry exhibit expected to draw visitors from across the country.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Brooks
W. F. Dorsey
Ed M. Hafer
Chicago
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Athenians Back From Ga Synod Visit
Dr W B Conway returned from Decatur where he attended the Georgia synod as representative of First Presbyterian church He called the meeting great Rev Dr Hill will return today for Sunday services Many will stay for the main rally in Atlanta Sunday J W Webb Prince Avenue church rep also returned Revs S J Cartledge and J D McPhail expected home this afternoon
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W. B. Conway
Decatur
Georgia Synod
First Presbyterian Church
Dr Hill
Atlanta
J. W. Webb
Prince Avenue
S. J. Cartledge
J. D. McPhail
Sealshipt Oysters Fresh Shipments For Dinner And Sunday
Fresh shipment this morning for dinner and another lot this afternoon for Sunday. If you ever try Seal shipt once you will use them regularly. Arnold and Abney offer the seafood.
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Arnold & Abney
Royal Scarlet Coffee Deal at Three Pounds for a Dollar
Advertises Royal Scarlet Coffee at three pounds for one dollar. Notes that most dealers have raised prices while the seller has not. Mentions Arnold & Abney and provides phone number 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
City Court Yields Harsh Sentences in Vagrancy Case
In a city court session Judge HS West presided over three cases. A Negro man received twelve months on the gang for vagrancy. A white man, T. J. Kelley, was fined $25 or three months for beating his board bill at the Denard House. Charles Callaway, colored, was fined $75 or twelve months on the gang for stealing wood from E. J. Crawford.
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HS. West
West
T. J. Kelley
Denard House
Charles Callaway
E. J. Crawford
Arnold & Abney Old Fashion Pound Cake Ad
An advertisement touts an old fashioned pound cake priced at 30 cents. It claims purity, wholesomeness, and kitchen quality, urging customers that the bakery is modern clean and hygienic. The message emphasizes reliability and local bakery pride.
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Arnold & Abney
Potato Chips Ready to Serve by Arnold and Abney
Arnold and Abney advertise ready to eat potato chips that do not require heating, highlighting convenience for serving. The brief promotes their brand and product readiness for immediate consumption.
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Arnold & Abney
Federal court session ends amid moonshine cases
The federal court’s week long session concludes this afternoon with multiple cases resolved. On yesterday’s docket two moonshine defendants were tried. Ike Allen faced a defrauding of the government charge and was acquitted, while Oscar Heard of Greene county was found guilty of robbing a revenue officer and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. The docket will call scire facias and possibly a few civil matters today.
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Ike Allen
Col
E. K. Lumpkin, Jr
Oscar Heard
Greene County
Beverly Dramatic Attraction Tops Eight Weeks at Chicago
Tonight at the Colonial A G Delamater and William Norris present Beverly a dramatization of Geo Barry McCutcheon s Beverly of Graystark from the Ludebaker Chicago run. The cast features Justina Wayne Lawrence Evarts Davison Clark Hazel Harroun Edith Berwyn Lilian Allen De Vere and sixteen others with scenic production by Castle Harvey. Oscar Eagle directs with Belasco Warfield guidance ensuring a top touring show.
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Beverly
Geo
Barry McCutcheon
Beverly of
Sermon Proclaims Joy of Jesus to Revive Church
Dr. Lynch will preach Sunday morning to his congregation on the Joy of Jesus. He argues a morbid monastic strain has crept into the church, chilling vigorous men and healthy souls. That evening he addresses young men on missed opportunities in history.
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Dr. Lynch
Jesus
Poultry Association Chooses New Chairman at City Hall
The Southern Poultry Association met at city hall where W. T. Forbes resigned as chairman. F. W. Hicks was elected new executive chairman. The group postponed the next meeting due to a bond election committee session. A special invitation urged citizens in the poultry trade to join. The chamber of commerce backed the association and appointed a trio to assist with exhibit funding next month. Dr. E. S. Lyndon was appointed to a role at the meeting.
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National Irrigation Congress
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
F. S. Lyndon
W. H. Shelton
C. D. Flanigen
C. B. Griffith
M. J. Abney
C. M. Strahan
Clarke County
B. F. Goodrich Co
Dorsey
A. J. Cobb
W. S. Holman
City Hall
Gainesville
Robertstown
Athens
Washington
Brinson Road
Baldwin
Savannah
Messrs
A. W. Brooks
J. F. Dozier
C. J. Flanigen
H. J. Rowe
Southern Poultry Association
Uride
Canada
Poultry Association
E. S. Lyndon
W. T. Forbes
Forbes
F. W. Hicks
The
Committees Plan Morning City Hall Canvass
The committees meet Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. in the mayor's office at city hall to canvass the business district for the amount needed.
City Court Judgeship Decision To Be Delivered
Judge Charles H Brand will convene a special Clarke Superior Court session at city hall at ten this morning to decide whether Judge H B West retains his city court seat or Colonel T J Shackelford takes charge under Governor Smiths appointment. A motion for new trial in the Hezekiah Stevens murder case will also be heard.
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Charles H. Brand
Clarke Superior Court
H. 8. West
Col
T. J. Shackelford
Athens
Smith
Hezekiah Stevens
Mr Thornton Chandler Dies at Neese Georgia
Mr Thornton Chandler aged eighty two died at his Neese Georgia home after a long life as one of Madison counties oldest men. The funeral was held yesterday at Neese at 3 PM conducted by Rev Willie Saye. Louisiana Grapefruit large smooth ripe. Arnold & Abney.
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Neese
Thornton Chandler
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Court House
W. H. Morton
Federal Court
the Colonial
Ning
A. G. Delamater
William Norris
Association
Brand
Mmr
Chandler
Louisiana
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