Athens Merchants Press Freight Reform Over Central Railway
The Athens Chamber of Commerce and merchants urge the Central of Georgia Railway and the railroad commission to add two switch engines and more tracks. They cite congested freight transfer from one system to another causing delays harming cotton, fertilizer, oil mills, and shippers from Macon to Charleston. A letter dated November 14 1905 details insufficient equipment and space as the core problem.
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Central Railroad
Athens
Wm. A. Winburn
Central of Ga. Railway
Savannah
Macon
Augusta
Charleston
Chamber of Commerce
Athens Debates Depot Site Amid Rail Protests
A prominent citizen urged relocating the new union depot to the former Deadwyler & Co. site near Athens Hardware, to place it in the business district and ease shippers. The letter from Talmadge Bros. and others asks railroads to improve track capacity and switch service, warning current limits threaten Athens commerce.
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Union Depot
Deadwyler & Co
Athens Hardware Company
Seaboard
Athens Mayoral Campaign Postcard Explains Dispensary Stance
A candidate for mayor in Athens denies accusations he will aid his son in any dispensary sales. He states he will oppose family favors and supports amending the dispensary law to bar officeholders from the board. The note notes delayed cotton shipments and appeals to rail officials and state authorities for remedy.
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Chas. N. Hodgson
Athens
Dis
Capt. Rucker
Slow voter registration and ward totals in Athens
The article reports very slow registration with 478 names on the list and about 322 to go, averaging nearly 200 daily remaining. It lists ward totals: First 175, Second 107, Third 73, Fourth 123, and notes days left to register before Sunday. It also includes letters about dispensary governance and a Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertisement.
Sherlock Holmes in The Sign of the Four Tops Entertainment
The Sign of the Four on stage tonight features Sherlock Holmes as the greatest character part. The portrayal blends gentle artistry with keen observation and deduction, delivering thrilling yet controlled drama that captivates both fans and casual theatergoers.
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Sherlock Holmes
Insurance agents salvage cotton after cotton warehouse fire
Special agents from involved insurance companies work to save damaged cotton after a Sunday morning warehouse fire. Captain J E Hitt, who led similar work after the Athens Compress fire years ago, directs efforts. Exact salvage percentage and total damages remain undetermined as the salvage progresses. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as a pleasant remedy sold by H R Palmer & Co.
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J. E. Hitt
Athens
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Athens, Ga
Y M C A Reports Prosperous Year At Athens
The Athens Y M C A closes a successful year with strong financials and broad activity across religious, physical, social, library and university programs. Income $4 552.24 disbursements 4 377.55 assets exceed liabilities $174.69. Membership 335 with 550 connected, 104 gym classes, 13 347 showers and 6 673 pool plunges.
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W. B. Pope
J. S. King
C. A. Rowland
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
T. B. Hodgin
T. H. Nickerson
E. J. Bondurant
A. W. Dozter
L. F. Edwards
D. C. Barrow
T. F. Green
J. A. Darwin
C. A. Scudder
D. F. Miller
S. V. Sanford
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Tonight at Mrs Stovall Home Milledge
Tonight at eight o clock the Presbyterian prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mrs M W Stovall on Milledge avenue. All church members and others who will do so are urged to be present. Sherlock Holmes tonight.
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M. W. Stovall
Milledge Avenue
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Railroad Commission
Her
Athens Merchants Act
Railway Commission
Southern
Central
Georgia
Talmadge Bros. & Co
J. E. Talmadge, Jr
Eppes-Wilkins Co
W. E. Eppes
Klein & Martin
Oconee Oil & Fertilizer Co
J. C. Cooper
Treas
Hardeman
Phinizy
J. M. Orr
Karow & Forrer
Lewis F. Butt
Athens Hardware Co
Secy
King & Co
George H. Hulme
Athens Mfg
Webb & Crawford Co
J. N. Webb
Michael Bros. Co
H. E. Choate
Sec
Empire State Chemical Co
Harry Hodgson
Southern Cotton Oil Co
John B. Wier
Mgr
Arnold Grocery Co
O. H. Arnold, Jr
A. H. Hodgson
Plain
J. H. Rucker
Missioners
Holmes
The
Walter T. Forbes
H. B. van Valkenburg
Wilbur Pope
Athens Y. M. C. A
Christ
Iss
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting
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