Untrue Charges Against Bond Funds Are Refuted
The Athens bond issue funds are defended as safely held in general accounts with checks paid by the National Bank of Athens. Officials assert the bond commission will redeem $14,000 of maturing bonds, earn more than four percent interest, and avoid padding while ensuring funds used for streets and school projects remain available.
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Commission
Genera
James White
National Bank of Athens
City of
Athens
National Bank
Nations Bank of Athens
United States
Bond Commission
Bard Commission
Council
Band Commission
Lssue
Post Office Line Sparks Confusion Amid Short Month
Residents awoke to a long post office line and record box-rent receipts as month end notices coincided with an unusually short February. The crowd mistook the scene for a reception or sale, while the Trost office boxes appeared closed indoors.
Masonic Called Communication Tonight at Mount Vernon Lodge
A called Masonic communication of Mount Vernon lodge Free and Accepted Masons convenes this evening at ? o'clock to confer the Fellow Craft degree on several candidates already advanced. Attendance expected to be strong due to many friends of the candidates. Also advertised: Niagara Delaware and Concord grapes, eating and cooking apples, Sickel pears at Williamson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon Lodge
Niagara
Delaware
Concord
Williamson's
Meeting Scheduled in Judge Brand's Office Tomorrow
A bar meeting is set for tomorrow morning at 11 in the office of Judge Brand located in the Insurance Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Brand
Insurance
Calendar Meeting for Clarke Superior Court
Lawyers meet Friday at 11 to arrange a calendar for Clarke Superior Court. Judge C H Brand calls the session at Southern Mutual Building sixth floor office to organize 72 new cases and pending business before the term begins on the third Monday, the 20th. The grand jury is expected to present further matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadge C. H. Brand
Southern Mutual
Superior Court of
Clarke Whic
Grand Jury
Funeral for J T Eberhart Set at First Methodist Church
The funeral for J T Eberhart will be held at First Methodist Church this afternoon at 3 30 led by Rev A A Sullivan with Rev C C Jarrell and Rev S R England assisting. Interment follows in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers are city police, including Chief L A Brooks and W T Cooper. Survived by wife Nancy and six children plus two sisters. A loyal public servant and church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Eberhart
First Methodist
A. A. Sullivan
Oconee Street
C. C. Jarrell
First Church
S. R. England
Young Harris
Oconee Cemetery
L. A. Broks
Fred Seagraves
W. T. Cooper
R. K. Wier
J. M. White
Robert A. Burpee
Eberhart
Nancy Eberhart
P. C. Randolph
Daisy Eberhart
Fair Eberhart
Georgia State Band Seeks Funds and Support
The Georgia State Band gathers community backing to fund instruments and uniforms. Members pledged include Bowden Pledger A F Pledger Parr Moseman Costa Plee man Denny Beacham McDorman McDorman Peeler Gee Owen Costa. They plan two concerts weekly to raise money and encourage civic and business support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia State Band
Messrs
Robert Bowden
L. 0. Pledger
A. F. Pledger
Fred L. Parr
Mark Moseman
L. Costa
K. L. Pleeman
Will Denny
W. W. Beacham
C. D. McDorman
C. O. McDorman
C. L. Peeler
Gee, Owen
John Smith
C. Costa
Granberries California Oranges Ad from Fears Grocery
A fragmented grocery ad advertises Granberries California Oranges from Arnold & Abney and features Nice Fat Mackerel priced at 10, 20 and 35e at Williamson’s. The notice ends with a sales pitch calling customers to choose their fruit supply.
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Granberries
California Oranges
Arnold & Abney
Williamson's
Athens Industrial Review Adopted as Central Labor Organ
The Athens labor unions officially adopted the Athens Industrial Review as the central organ of the city’s central labor organization affiliated with the regular federation. D. B. St Johns is editor and J. D. Bryant business manager with many young labor leaders as contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Industrial Review
Central Labor Organization
Athens
Weekis Industral
D. B. St Johns
J. D. Bryant
Mr Joe Burch Dies After Illness of Ten Days
Mr Joe Burch died last night around nine o clock after an illness of ten days. The passing is noted in local records with his family and community bearing the loss. Further details of funeral arrangements are not available in the fragment.
Well Known Citizen Joseph Burch Dies After Illness
Athens mourns Joseph Burch longtime J S King & Co partner aged about 62. Survived by wife two daughters and three sons. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church this afternoon at 4 with pallbearers meeting at Olive Lawn house at 3 15. Interment in Oconee cemetery.
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Olive Lawn
Joseph Burch
Athens
J. S. King & Co
Reward Offered In Vain For Murder Suspect Jack Scoggins
No tidings from W. Scoggins known as Jack Scoggins sought for murdering Horace Denton on Chase street. Governor offers 200 dollars for his capture but no arrest yet. Four men arrested for harboring the slayer remain jailed in Clarke county with warrants for accessory complicity.
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W. Scoggins
Jack” Scoggins
Horace Denton
Chase Street
Clarke County
Francs Negro Minstrels at Morton Theater Tonight
Francs Negro Minstrels, a 30 member group capable of old-fashioned minstrelsy and modern tango tunes, are to appear tonight at the Morton Theater. A parade and street concert are planned for today at noon. Corn on sale today at 20 cents a dozen from Arnold and Abny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franc
Negro Minstrels
Morton Theater
Suits Filed Against County I S Defendant
Two court actions named the county as defendant, one filed by a husband and the other by a wife, listing the suit as a county case.
Charge a Bad Bridge in Clarke County Suits
Two damage suits filed in Athens city court against Clarke County. Madie Bridges seeks 5000 dollars plus expenses for injuries from a county bridge collapse. Otis Bridges seeks 2200 for loss of his wife’s services. Also Isaiah McKay sues Southern Refining Company for 2500 dollars after being injured by a spill of acid phosphate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarke
Madie Bridges
Otis Bridges
Southern Refining Company
Mahaffey & Mahaffey
Athens Baraca-Philathea Union election meeting set
The Athens Baraca-Philathea Union will meet at West End Baptist church on Monday evening October 6 for the annual officer election. Sixteen offices fill the slate with important duties. Rev. A. A. Sullivan will speak on Hope, with a devotional service and music planned. Attendance urged for Baraca and Philathea members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Baraca-Philathea Union
West End
A. A. Sullivan
Oconee Street Methodist Church
Eminent Texas Clergyman Here
Rev. Henry Easton rector of St. Clements Parish El Paso Texas is visiting Rev. and Mrs. Troy Beatty at the Rectory. Easton born in Athns son of Rev. John D. Easton faculty member at the University and grandson of Mrs. Henry Cole long beloved half a century ago.
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Henry Easton
St. Clements Parish
el Paso
Texas
Troy .Beatty
Athens
Mr. Easton
Athns
John D. Easton
University
Henry Cole
Crystal Theater Presents Beauty and the Beast
The Crystal Theater shows Beauty and the Beast in three reels and calls it the best and prettiest picture yet. Teachers are urged to bring entire classes to view the film today.
Arnold & Abney Sell Fresh Corn at 20c a Dozen
Local merchants Arnold and Abney advertise fresh corn at 20 cents per dozen and list other produce including bans beans okra turnip salad shelled peas as season offerings.
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Arnold & Abney
Fall Garden Show Dates Set by Ladies Club
City Attorney Shackel Ford issues opinion on member qualification. The Ladies Club selects dates for the fall garden show and confirms those qualified to vote in the General Assembly election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Athens City Voter Qualifications for Commission Election
City Attorney Shackelford delivers opinion on who can vote in Athens October 18 election. Voters must meet Georgia General Assembly qualifications, residency, and tax payment rules. No registration required for this special election. “registered voters” means “qualified voters.”
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Shackelford
Commission
Athens
General Assembly of
Georgia
Supreme Court
Howell
City of Athens
F. C. Shackelford
Athens Ladies Garden Club Plans Fall Show
The Ladies' Garden Club of Athens met at the YWCA with Mrs. E K Lumpkin presiding to set October 14 to 16 for the fall show. Baby Day will be included with prizes for the prettiest babies, and the event aims to display a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Committees will be appointed and a venue chosen soon, with no admission fee.
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Ladies’ Garden Club
Athens
E. K. Lumpkin
Funny show by Aills and Meyers draws crowded encores
Aills and Meyers debut new play yesterday and last night with flawless performances from start to finish. The act features memorable musical numbers and top notch impersonations by Mr Meyer, praised as the funniest comedian seen. Matinee today at 4 15 PM, night shows 8 to 11 PM at Williamson's. White Rabbit Flour advertised, along with fruit sellers Arnold and Abney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aills & Meyers
Mr. Meyer
Jewish New Year Observed With Special Services
Jewish New Year marked by evening services at the synagogue with a sermon on The Wheels of Time by Rabbi Hirsch. A 10:15 AM service today will feature the text Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound. Congregants and visitors are invited. business of members will be closed.
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Hirsch
Hancock and
Jackson
Emory Men to Meet at University Club
Emory College men will gather at the University Club of Atlanta Thursday night October 2 1918. The item notes Emory pays about $2000 yearly in state tax on its endowment equal to 5 percent of 40000 dollars of productive funds. Letters have been sent to state governors seeking information on taxing college endowments. many states do not tax endowments. If Georgia adopted this policy Emory could fund an additional professor.
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Emory ‘College
University Club of Atlanta
Saipoom
Emory
Georgia
Produce Listing At Williamson's Market
A readable fragment notes fresh Lima beans green snap beans fresh corn egg plants cranberries tomatoes and celery available at Williamson's Market. The brief implies a local grocery offering seasonal produce.
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Williamson’s
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J.T. Eberhart
THE
Fears Grocery CO
Athens “Industrial Review
Central Organization
of Labor
Pub
Joe Burch
Denton
Franc’s Negro Minstrels
Arnold & Abnby
Baraca Union
Baracas
Philatheas
Henry Easter
Crystal Theater Today
Plain Statements Club
Majestic
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