M r s W R Hammontree dies after stroke at 75
Mrs. W R Hammontree of Athens died after a second paralytic stroke at her East Broad Street home. She was 75 and survived by her husband W R Hammontree and daughters Mrs Joel T Dean Mrs R A Turner Mrs J D Garrison Mrs M B R Saye and son C C Dean. Funeral at East Athens Baptist Church at 3 this afternoon with pallbearers named F C Butler D J Cook James Williams J H Mealor J A Peeler and C G Parnell.
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W. R. Hammontree
East Broad Street
Hammontree
Athens
Joel T. Dean
R. A. Turner
J. 1D. Garrison
M. BR. Saye
C. C. Dean
One Week Left to Register and Pay City Taxes
The city urges citizens to complete tax payments and registration within one week. Daily payments increase as the books near closing at 2 pm on the 20th, after which nonregistrants cannot participate in the upcoming primary. Nearly a thousand have registered so far.
Greatest Shoe Sale in Athens Opens at 9
The Davison-Nicholson Co announces a closing out sale on Clayton street in Athens. Over $20,000 worth of men and ladies shoes will be offered at very low cash prices to attract buyers from across the region. The sale begins at 9 this morning with new stock, latest styles, and emphasis on value.
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Athens
Davison-Nicholson Co
Clayton Street
Dny
Georgia
Esale
City Democratic Committee to Choose Primary Officials
The city democratic executive committee will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock in Chairman John K. Gamble's office to name three managers and three clerks for each of four wards for the mayor and aldermen primary. Polling precincts will be secured by Chairman Gamble and announced later.
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City Democratic Executive Committee
John K. Gamble
Gamble
Revered Troutman Preaches at First Methodist
Tomorrow at the First Methodist church Rev. M J Troutman will preach on John the Baptist in the morning and on the Ninetieth Psalm at night. The popular pastor’s sermons are expected to draw large congregations ahead of the North Georgia Methodist Conference in Atlanta next week.
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North Georgia Methodist Conference
Atlanta
First Methodist Church
M. J. Troutman
John, the Baptist
First Methodis
Officers Named By The Ghurch At Young Harris Memorial
At the fourth quarterly conference of Young Harris Memorial church this week all assessments on the new church were paid in full. Officers elected for another year include Stewards Cobb Lampkin George T. Young W A Fowler T J Andrew B Fleming H M Williamson Dr H Dillard and F T Bell. The bank note against the trustees has been paid and taken up. The pastor will preach his last sermon before conference and a later service will burn the note to ashes in a crowd.
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Young Harris Memorial Church
Cobb Lampkin
George T. Young
W. A. Fowler
T. J. Andrew
B. Fleming
H. M. Williamson
H. Dillard
F. T. Bell
J. Andrew
Mr. Newman Laser Visits Athens for Fraternal Union Push
Atlanta based Mr. Newman Laser, state organizer and lecturer for the Fraternal Union of America, was seen in Athens several days this week signaling an expected rise in local lodge membership.
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Newman Laser
Athens
Atlanta
Laser
Sterling
The
Fraternal Union of America
The Light That Came a tale of love and healing
A girl loves a blind musical artist. Divine Providence allows him to regain sight after a difficult operation. He is rewarded with love in the end as he resumes his artistry. Mr Schwartz performs When the Autumn Leaves Are Turning Red and Gold.
Breakfast Dish-Cook Old Virginia Fish Roe With Eggs
Small cans three for 25 cents large cans three for 50 cents Arnold and Abney advertise new goods including Lager Raisins and other groceries in a brief circular style.
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Virginia
Arnold & Abney
Cotton School Session to Be Held in January
The State College of Agriculture in Usis elty will host the third Cotton School session in January 1910, followed by a farmers conference. The ten day program, with eighteen experts, covers soils fertilizers cotton cultivation grading machinery and by products, with lectures, lab work, and field data. Costs include a $1 registration and about $15 total. attendance offers extensive instruction for Georgia farmers against rising boll weevil risk.
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State College of Agriculture
Usiselty
Soule
College of Agriculture
Department of Cotton Industry
Georgia
Agricultural College
Athens
Farmers of Georgia
Clarke Rifles Praised For Augusta Visit And Duty
The Clarke Rifles under Capt. Carthers earned high praise from Major George Eliot for their Augusta trip during President Taft's visit. He praised their discipline on duty guarding Telfair street and the presidential car, their perfect front on duty, and near flawless drill. The unit is commended for its officer leadership, organization, and well kept armory and drill hall, reflecting Athens pride.
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Clarke Rifles
Augusta
Taft
Carthers
Telfair Street
George Eliot
Maj
Ellot
Athens
Carithers
Morris 10 Speaks to Men's Meeting at YMCA
Prof Sylvanus Morris dean of the University of Georgia law school will address a YMCA men's meeting on Resurrection of Jesus Christ From the Grave. The lecture in the Y M C A gymnasium begins at 4 p m with the aim to prove the resurrection by evidences fit for an English court. All men are invited.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Sylvanus Morris
Law School
University of Georgia
Morris
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Dean Morris
Christ
Veterans to Attend Funeral of A L Hull at City Hall
Cobb Delaney Camp United Confederate Veterans calls members to meet at 11:30 AM at city hall to attend in a body the funeral of their deceased brother A L Hull. J J C McMahan, Commander.
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Cobb-Delaney Camp
United Confederate Veterans
A. L. Hull
J. J. C. McMahan
Prunes New Goods at Arnold and Av
Prunes large fat juicy. New goods just in at Arnold and Av. Local store announces fresh prune stock with emphasis on size and quality.
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Arnold & Av
Funeral for A. L. Hull to be Held at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Mr. A. L. Hull will be held today at noon at the Presbyterian church. The Ath ens city schools Lucy Cobb Institute and University of Georgia will suspend activities in his memory. Faculty and students will assemble at 11:30 in front of the Academic building and march to the church. Confederate Veterans, the mayor, and the city council will attend in a funeral procession.
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Presbyterian Church
A. L. Hull
Athens
Lucy Cobb Institute
University of Georgia
Smith and Tate Form Partnership
Charles Emory Smith and Tate Wright have formed a law partnership. They opened offices in the Hodgson Shackelford building and will practice in all courts with emphasis on collections. The firm promises a liberal, energetic, and lucrative future.
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Charles Emory Smith
Tate Wright
Sentlemen
Smith and
Wright
Hodgson-Shackelford
Athens High pupils rehearse Courtship of Miles Standish
The oratory department under Miss Elizabeth Caldwell rehearses The Courtship of Miles Standish for Christmas performances. The pupils show great effort and interest, promising a charming program from Athens High School.
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Oratory
Athens High School
Miles Standish
Elizabeth Caldwell
Hodgson to Speak to City Boys at Y M C A
Mr. Morton L. Hodgson will address the boys at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Y M C A building for the first boys meeting of the year. All city boys are invited to attend and learn fundamental principles for a vigorous Christian life. Arnold Abney advertise New Oaths new Figs evaporated Peaches and new Prunes.
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Sec. Hodgson
Morton L. Hodgson
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Mary
WM. L. Troutman
First Methodist
Biograph
Lyric Beautiful
Maj. Eliot
University Law School
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