Hon Fleming G duBignon Dies After Long Illness
Hon Fleming G duBignon dies at his Atlanta home after years of locomotor ataxia. Born July 25, 1852 near Milledgeville Georgia, he served in the Georgia House and Senate, practiced law in Milledgeville and Savannah, moved to Atlanta in 1902, and chaired Georgia Normal School trustees. He left a large legal and political legacy and is survived by a wife, three children, and several grandchildren.
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Atlanta
Fleming G. duBignon
duBignon
Mr. duBignon
Savannah
Fleming Grantland duBignon
Homstead
Woodville Plantation
Milledgeville
Baldwin County
Georgia
Charles duBignon
Jekyl Island
Glynn County
France
Charles du Bignon
Governor's Horse Guard
Cobb's Legion of Cavalry
Fleming duBignon
Seaton Grantland
United States Congress
Virginia Military Institute
University of Virginia
Bar of
Georgia House of Representatives
State Senate
Senate
Alexander H. Stephens
United States Senate
Charles F. Crisp
Grover Cleveland
Chisholm, Erwin & duBignon
Kewin, duBignon
Georgia Bar
Georgia Normal School
University of Georgia
University
Georgia Normal
Caro Lamar
Robert C. Alston
Anne Grantland duBignon
W. C. A. Thury
Columbus
Ohio
Henry
G. M. Sorrell
Sorrell
Longstreet
Ile
CP. duBignon
Polling Places and Managers Named for 1909 Athens Election
Resolution designates ward polling locations for the December 1 1909 municipal election in Athens and lists ward managers for all four wards. First Ward at Deadwyler Livery Story ble and the Griffith Welch warehouse, Second Ward at City Hall, Third Ward at Deadwyler's Stable, Fourth Ward at County Court House. Managers listed include J H Mealor D M Aaron F S Patat in First Ward. George Palmer J J C McMahan F K Freeman in Second Ward. T J Scott PF Griffith Davis Stephens in Third Ward. J McConnell H C Conway Louis Camak in Fourth Ward. The clerk will publish in the Athens Banner as notice to voters.
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City Hall
Deadwyler's Stable
Griffith & Welch’ Warehouse
County Court House
J. H. Mealor
D. M. Aaron
F. S. Patat
George Palmer
J.J. C. McMahan
F. K. Freeman
Third Ward
T. J. Scott
PF. P. Griffith
Davis Stephens
Fourth Ward
J. ©. McConnell
H. C.conway
Louis Camak
Athens
City of
Barrow Trustees Elect Barrow to Lucy Cobb Post
Yesterday the Lucy Cobb Institute trustees met at Billups Phinizy’s office and chose Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia to fill the late A L Hull’s vacancy on the board. Present were Billups Phinizy Joseph M Hodgson J A Hunnicutt and Hamilton McWhorter. Judge Andrew J Cobb was then elected president of the board.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Billups Phinizy
A. L. Hull
Messrs
Joseph M. Hodgson
J. A. Hunnicutt
Hamilton McWhorter
David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Hull
Board of Pranks
Barrow
Ardent
Andrew J. Cobb
Georgia Baptists End Crusade Move To Bar Near Beer
The Georgia Baptist convention adjourned at 1 pm to meet in Elberton next year. A crusade against near beer was started with a committee to petition the state legislature to prohibit liquor sales. The body urged Congress to bar government licenses in dry states and to end sales of beer in Georgia. Prominent churchmen spoke in support as Superintendent Richards of the Anti-Saloon League urged strong backing.
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Dublin
Georgia Baptist Convention
Elberton
Georgia Baptists
Georgia
Richards
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
M. A. Lipscomb
Mildred Rutherford
H. C. White
Hugh M. Willet
Atlanta
Prea
Bainbridge
Treasure
Bolling Jones
Lindsay Johnson
Rome
S. J. Bartow
General Federation
Carey
LaGrange
L. €. Levy
Columbus
H. H. Tift
Tifton
Oscar Peeples
Augusta
Emmons Clarke
Cartersville
Athens
Up San Juan Hill Thrilling Picture at the Elite
Elite Theater presents Up San Juan Hill a vivid Florida Gulf of Mexico and Cuba scenic drama. The film weaves a romance through the battle of Santiago and Roosevelt’s Rough Riders at El Caney and San Juan Hill with a melodramatic charge. Arnold & Abney.
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San Juan Hill
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Santiago
Roosevelt
el Caney
Last Day to Register for City Primary Vote
The city’s voter registration closes at 2 pm today amid a rush to join the primary ballot. Nearly 1,500 residents had registered by last night, with expectations to top 1,600, surpassing all prior records across wards.
Lena Rivers author Mary J Holmes dies at 79 in Brockport
Mary J Holmes the writer of Lena Rivers died at age 79 in Brockport Massachusetts her home a museum like collection of curios europe and Asia travel broad tastes and several novels still popular some adapted to stage with Beulah Poynter Lena Rivers at Colonial Theatre on November 20 Edna Marshall to star as Lena with strong cast
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Marys J. Holmes
Brockport
Maas
Europe
Norway
Italy
France
Russia
Palestine
Holy Land
Japan
Pacis
Curlos
Lena Rivers
Beulah Poynter
Colonial Theatre
Notinee
Edna Marshall
Lena
A Midnight Adventure Comedy at a Fine Show
A lighthearted biographical sketch called A Midnight Adventure presents a witty, entertaining performance. The piece promises a clever narrative voice and a warmly received stage presentation.
Georgia Tech football clash looms as Georgia aims for victory
Athens reports Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs concludes with officers elected for 1910 and sets next meeting in Athens. Meanwhile the Georgia Tech game dominates local interest with preparations underway, a large Georgia support contingent, and predictions favoring Tech by several touchdowns.
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Tech
Georgia
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
H.C. White
Georgia Tech
Vance de Leon
Yellow Jackets
Atlanta
Jen Ison
Yale
Red
George Butler
Riggs
Clemson
College
Parrish
E. Artley
Franklin
McDowell
Cummings
Tuck
Spalding
X. Lucas
Burt
C. Peacock
W. Lucas
R. G. Coleman
R. &. Davia
R. T. Patterson
R. T. Hatcher
R. E. Jenkins
R. ¢. Northcutt
9. Wilson
Q. Robeson
Erwin Elected Vice President of University Savings Bank
Yesterday a University Savings Bank board meeting elected Howell C. Erwin to the new post of vice president. Directors include Judge Hamilton McWhorter Dr W A Carlton C H Phinizy T P Vincent J A Darwin and J N Webb. Erwin, a Athens bar member and Cobb Erwin partner, receives a notable promotion for a solid city bank progressing in commerce.
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University Savings Bank
Howell C. Erwin
Hamilton McWhorter
W. A. Carlton
Messrs
C.H. Phinizy
T. P. Vincent
J. A. Darwin
J. N. Webb
Erwin
Athens
Cobb & Erwin
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Clayton Street
A. L
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Crystal Theater
Lumpkin Street
Georgia-Tech
Ose
H. G. Erwin
Colonial
Dougherty Street
Prince Avenue
Hancock Avenue
Washington Street
Baxter Street
Bloomfield Street
Franklin Street
Harris Street
Erwin & Company
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