Athens bond drive boosts local employment and land values
Voters rally behind courthouse bonds organized by Chairman Dorsey and Judge Cobb. The drive pledges bond funds to employ local mechanics and laborers, sustain wages amid low cotton prices, and protect land values for farmers. Enthusiasm grows as county and city interests align for progress and prosperity.
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Dorsey
Cobb
Athens
Clarke County
Clarke
Court House
Judge Russell to Speak Here
Judge R B Russell candidate for the office of governor will speak at the auditorium tomorrow night at eight o clock. He will be introduced by Col H C Erwin a prominent and well known young attorney. Russell is a longtime resident of this city and has many friends backing his candidacy.
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R. B. Russell
Wffe
Col. H. C. Erwin
Judge Russell
Thens
Gym plans advance in Alumni-YMCA building
Yesterday at five o'clock the local committee on the new Alumni-YMCA hall met in the chancellor's office. Discussions settled several vital items and bids. About five thousand dollars will be spent immediately to prepare the gymnasium portion for early use. Committee members present included the chancellor, Prof. Strahan, Capt. Barnett, Mr. Billups Phinzy, Mr. E. J. Bondurant, Mr. J. D. Moss, and Mr. Harry Hodgson.
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Cource
Sanford Field
Messrs. Bondurant and Barnett
Prof
Strahan
Capt
Barnett
Billups Phin Izy
E. J. Bondurant
J. D Moss
Harry Hodgson
Burning Leaves On City Streets Violates Ordinances
Citizens burn leaves on streets and sidewalks, risking fines under city ordinances. Some residents are unaware the practice is illegal, harming sidewalks and creating fire hazards. The notice urges discontinuation. Also mentions local shop items and fresh cheese at Fears.
Wright Goes to Chicago to Represent Clarke County
Tate Wright, Clarke County official and noted young lawyer, will travel to Chicago to represent Clarke and Athens at the land show and immigration congress. He will distribute five thousand booklets to farmers across the northwest and Canada, promoting Clarke county as a settlers’ home. Wright plans a two week stay to collect names, addresses, and needs of prospective settlers aimed at attracting hundred families to Clarke.
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Tate Wright
Board of County Commissioners
Chicago
Northwest
Canada
South
Express
Wright
Clarke County
Clarke
Athens
Professor Strahan to Represent Clarke at Good Roads Congress
Prof C M Strahan told Clarke County Good Roads Society secretary he will attend the Good Roads Congress in Richmond on the 22nd to represent Athens Clarke County the University and the state. As civil engineer for Clarke and head of the state's good roads school at the University he is considered best equipped to serve Georgia.
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C. M. Strahan
Great Road Meeting
Richmond
Clarke
C. M. Strahn
Clarke County Good Roads Society
Athens
Clarke County
Good Roads Society
Southern Railway
Good Roads
Strahan
Prof. Strahan
Georgia
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Delta
University of Georgia
Champ Clark
J. R. Mann
Kamea
Chicago
Fellowship of Deltas
Georgian Hotel
Thanksgiving Service of Unique Occasion Presbyterian Society
The Ladies Missionary Society of Unique Occasion Presbyterian Church held its annual Thanksgiving service with an elaborate program. Mrs. Mudgin, Miss Hodgson, and Miss Thomas provided solos and violin. Rev E L Hill read Scripture. Rev J D McPhail led prayer. The tableau "America giving the light of the Gospel to the heathen nations" featured girls in dress representing missions in China Korea Japan Africa Cuba Mexico and Brazil. Candles were carried by a group representing America leaving lighted gifts, and the audience sang hymns. Refreshments followed and attendees viewed a loaned collection of articles from the represented lands.
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H. C. Ostrom
Athens
Japan
China
Korea
Africa
Cuba
Mexico
Brazil
America
la Ies
C. A. Rowland
Eleven Year Old Prisoner Arrested by Police
Athpe police arrested Howard Henry an eleven year old African American boy after a complaint from Commerce. He had run away from his mother and was taken up yesterday morning for a charge likely larceny from a dwelling.
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Athpe
Howard Henry
Ralph Smith Tours Georgia Office of the Atlanta Journal Campaign
Ralph Smith, noted for expanding the Atlanta Journal and its political coverage, visited Georgia yesterday to assess the gubernatorial race. He met with residents, discussed state politics, and planned a trip to Washington and several towns in the district before returning.
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Atlanta Journal
Dixie
Dew
Ralph
Georgia
Smith
Washington
Greensboro
Madison
Elberton
Wartwell
University Glee Club Selections and Road Trip Cuts
The complete election for the Glee and Mandolin clubs is announced with further cuts ahead during road trip preparations. Glee club selections include Meyer, Creekmore, Lanhan, Pringle, Langston, Deadwyler, Hunter, Branson, Wilson, Twitty, Sinclair, Rey Cutler, Maclean, Schwab, Francis, Singleton, Merry, Varela. Mandolin and Guitar club members listed include Benson, Branson, Brown, Chapwell, Estes, Foley, McCarty, McGowan, Pringle, Seabrook, Slade.
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Glee
Glee Club
Meyer
Creekmore
Lanhan
Pringle
Langston
Deadwyler
Hunter
Branson
Wilson
Twitty
Sinclair
Rey Cutler
Maclean
Schwab
Francis
Singleton
Merry
Varela
Mandolin and Guitar Club
Benson
Brown
Chapwell
Estes
Foley
McCarty
McGowan
Seabrook
Slade
Robert Acres Case Postponed Again in Mayor's Court
The case of Bob Acres, colored, charged with a row with a Greek, will come up for hearing this morning. It is the third call in the mayor's court, with previous postponements due to witnesses not appearing.
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Robert Acree
Bob Acres
Fresh Turnip Salad and Potatoes at Fears
A short item notes produce offerings consisting of fresh turnip salad, green cabbage, and yellow yam potatoes available at Fears. The sparse notice highlights available vegetables without further details on prices or portions.
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Fears
Sex Life Lecture Series at Majestic Theater
The Majestic Theater hosts the second mass meeting for men with Dr. J P Campbell of the University of Georgia presenting The Physiology of the Sex Life. Doors open 3 30 concert by Walters Orchestra 3 45 for 30 minutes then lecture at 4 15 with diagrams.
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Majestic Theater
J. P. Campbell
University of Georgia
Walter
Campbell
Fire damages Charles Newton residence on Prince Avenue
A fire yesterday caused roof damage at the dining room area of Mr. Charles Newton's home on Prince Avenue. A spark from a stove flue ignited the dry roof, likely worth $15 to $20 in damage. The dining room roof will need partial reshingling, otherwise no further damage. The fire department responded quickly and efficiently.
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Charles Newton
Prince Avenue
M Gregor Exhibition Window Draws Crowds
In McGregor window yesterday, a line of bulldog statuettes with red and black ribbons stood on a red ground, led by a smaller figure. Opposite were similar figures with yellow and white ribbons, each head and forelegs broken or damaged. Cards indicate a silent drama in statuary about the game after Georgia faces Tech.
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Gregor
McGregor
Georgia
Tech
Extra Fancy Cauliflower and Lettuce at FEARS
A short market listing notes extra fancy cauliflower headed lettuce and white celery available at FEARS with emphasis on fresh produce. The brief highlights standard grocery items and the store name as the sourcing entity. The tone remains brisk and catalog like.
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Fears
Epps Recommends Gainesville Midland Extension Routes
Mr E B Epps former GM of Gainesville Midland Railway and on site in the city for final plans on extending the line toward Washington to connect with the Brinson road from Savannah. He reported to GM President Baldwin who will digest the plan before further steps. Epps and City Engineer Barnett viewed routes via Crawford and Smithonia, noting Crawford would pass through already served lands while Smithonia would open new territory with plantation country but few small farmers to support development.
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E. B. Epps
Gainesville Midland Railway
G. M
Atlanta
Washington
Brinson Road
Savannah
Epps
Baldwin
Georgia
Smithonia
Surveyors at work on Brinson railroad through Lexington
Lexington Ga Nov 16 The Brinson railroad surveying corps arrived from Washington and surveyed the route for a line through Oglethorpe county It was previously thought the line would bypass Sandy Cross but surveyor Crenshaw says the line will go directly through Lexington indicating a direct pass through the county into Athens
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Lexington
Oglethorpe County
Washington
Waynesboro
Athens
Sandy Cross
Crenshaw
Miniature marksman faces city whip in court
Yesterday in the mayor s court John Hall a boy described as a superb brickbat thrower was found guilty of excessive stone throwing and breaking a city ordinance. The mayor ordered one sound whipping to be administered by his next of kin or his nearest friend with the case highlighting his fame as a justifier in local court proceedings.
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John Hall
New Dainties Walnuts and Hickory Nuts in Athens
Shelled black walnuts and shelled hickory nuts offered as new delicacies for candy making. Distinctive local product described as novel to Athens. Contact Arnold and Abney at phone 1076 for orders or inquiries.
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Arnold & Abney
Athens
Pistachio Nuts Now In Athens At Arnold and Abney
Local shop Arnold and Abney announces pistachio nuts in stock after multiple failed attempts to buy them in Athens. The message promotes availability and invites customers to visit the store for immediate purchase.
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Athens
Arnold & Abney
Savoy Roaster Highlight at Bondurant Hardware Co
Bondurant Hardware Co promotes Savoy Roaster as a top choice for the best turkey preparations. The brief note spotlights the appliance amid seasonal cookware selections and customer interest in efficient roasting.
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Savoy
Bondurant Hardware Co
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