Recall Clause Stirs Athens Debate on City Government
The proposed recall provision for the Board of Mayor and Council faces sharp scrutiny as opponents accuse it of practically prohibiting removal. The text requires petitions equal to 50 percent of registered voters, oath verification, and elections within 30 to 40 days, with safeguards against frequent recalls. Supporters warn the plan aims to empower accountability, while critics call it a gold mine for manipulation and a threat to voter choice.
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Board of Mayor and Council
Clerk of Council
Antioch Baptist Church 100th Anniversary Observed
The Antioch Baptist Church at Stephens Oglethorpe County marks its centennial with morning and afternoon song services led by Mell family members and the Mell brothers. Rev Dr P H Mell of Atlanta and Rev W M Coile of Winterville will preach, with a large dinner on church grounds and attendees from Athens and nearby.
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Stephens
Georgia
Oglethorpe
Old Antioch Baptist Church
John D. Mell
Old Antioch Church
P. H. Mell
Hairdstown
Mell
Dr. Mell
Antioch
Atlanta
Charles I. Mell
Au-gusta
T. 4. Mell
E. B
W. M.coile
Winterville
Athens
Fainted Daughter of Local Family Lays Ill After Loss
Miss Daisy Eberhart lies critically ill at her home on Dougherty and Hull streets as her father dies of paralysis after a Sunday night strike. She has been unconscious since the day before his death, overwhelmed by strain and anxiety. Her mother is ill but not seriously. Two years ago Eberhart suffered a similar attack and was ill for months.
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Daisy Eberhart
Dougherty
Hull
Sunday School Notice at Ceppee Street Methodist
The social meeting of officers teachers and assistant teachers of Ceppee Street Methodist Sunday school will be held at the Parsonage near the church this evening at 8. A full attendance is desired.
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Ceppee Street
Preds Alabama Presbyterians Bring Strong Team
The Preds from Alabama Presbyterians present a strong lineup as fans anticipate seeing red and black jerseys in action for the first time in a competitive game.
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Alabama Presbyterians
Georgia Faces Visiting Team in Season Opener at Sanford Field
The opener headlines with no official lineup from A P C yet, but a lively scrimmage is anticipated as Georgia meets the visiting squad from across the Chattahoochee. Admission 50 cents, side gate entry, box office sale, Seaboard arrival. Weather warm, anticipated strong play and key positions listed for left end Conklin through quarterback Paddock.
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Georgia
Sanford Field
Costa's
Seaboard
Conklin
Hitch
Malone
Henderson
Conyers
Brown
Chaperriere
Carey
McWhorter
Powell
Georgia Board Vacancy Filled By Macon Editor Gus Sparks
Gus Sparks of Macon and grandson of Senator Macon was chosen yesterday to fill a Georgia board vacancy created by Calvin George of Madison leaving last year. The University monthly literary magazine board now includes John Wade of Marshallville editor in chief of Pandora, Victor of Atlanta, George Barrett of Augusta, Richard Schwab of Atlanta, M. W. Martin of Decatur, and Louis Pinkussohn of Atlanta as associate editors. The Georgian pledges to be brighter and better this year.
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Gus Sparks
Macon
Calvin George
Madison
Mercer
University Monthly
Meg
John JD. Wade
Marshallville
Victor
Atlanta
George TB. Barrett
Augusta
Richard Schwab
M. W. Martin
Decatur
Louis Pinkussohn
Magnificent prospects reported by Mr Hailey in Georgia
Mr F M Bailey returned yesterday from a tour spanning every section of the state especially Middle and South Georgia. He noted cotton at about eighty dollars a bale and said farmers are in better shape and spirits, likely to cover shortages from last year and still have money left. He predicts rosy winter business.
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F. M. Bailey
Middle
South Georgia
Sunday school reception a great success for students
A reception held by the Sunday school for students drew a large crowd and was deemed a great success. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and a program recognizing student achievements in a community gathering.
Delightful Occasion Unites Georgia Colleges Guests
Georgia State Normal and Lucy Cobb Institute represented with 500 lively students and many attractive Lucy Cobb girls at a reception hosted by First Methodist Church of this city. The informal, well attended event featured name labels pinned on attendees and included other town attractions at the same hour.
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Lucy Cobboo
Judge Young Says He Will Not Seek Reappointment
Judge Young states he will not pursue reappointment to his current judicial post. He cited personal reasons and announced his decision at a press briefing, noting no challenger has been named to fill his seat.
Judge C T Young Seeks Re Election In 216th District
Judge C T Young who has served as notary public and ex officio justice of the peace for eight years announces before the grand jury to be held on the second Monday in the month that he seeks re election. He denies circulating rumors of his retirement and asks supporters to honor him with another term, pledging continued faithful service.
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C. T. Young
Grand Jury
Judge Young
TT. Young
Athens teachers to great meet in Nashville
The Southern Educational Association will meet in Nashville at the end of the month and start of November. Athens representatives include Dr. T. J. Wooster dean of University of the South education and Dr. Jerre M. Pound president of the State Normal School. Also attending are Dr. Stewart head of secondary education and Dr. Branson founder clubs in the country. Also a help wanted notice seeks unfurnished rooms for a young couple with no children.
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Southern Educational Association
Nashville
Athens
T. J. Wooster
School of Education
Jerre M. Pound
State Normal School
Stewart
Department of Secondary Education
Pr. F. C. Branson
Cuntry
U. N
Bar Adopts Calendar Schedule for Superior Court
The bar met yesterday and agreed on a schedule of cases. Superior Court business is fixed on the calendar for the week, signaling a busy docket ahead.
Busy October term of Clarke Superior Court begins
The October 1913 Clarke County Superior Court calendar was set after a meeting in Judge C H Brand's office. It lists cases from Pee Dee Mfg Co versus Georgia Railroad and Banking Co to Athens Savings Bank versus Gray with dates Monday October 13 through Thursday October 16 and a second week starting Monday October 20, including criminal docket items on Tuesday October 21.
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C. H. Brand
Southern Mutual
Superior Court
Clarke Superior Court
Pee Dee Mfg. Co
Ga. R.r. & Banking Co
Inman, Akers & Inman
Ga. R. R. Banking Co
Knox Net & Twine Co
Ga. R. R. & Banking Co
Delgado Mills
Ga. R. R & Banking Co
R.L. Moss & Co
McFadden & Bro
Ga. R R. & Banking Co
A. J. W. Barnett
Maria& George
J. W. Barnett
Claude Henderson
Claude Hentzell
Maria George
W. H. Shelton
City of Athens
Mra
M. Burton
Anderson & Davison
Lypton
Sallie P. Thomas
G M. Ry
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
M. Buchwald
A. Bradberry
A. Bradberry Et al Vs. BE. H.; Hale, Admi. . 2558. Thos. F. Green & E
Guy Barnett
Athens Trust & Banking Co
Inc
W. Noell
L. J. Hale
A. G. Hale
Daniel
Hollis
Showell
Barrow Et al
Arnold &Barrow Et al
C. N. Hodgson
Dillard
Louisa Smith
Herman Smith
H. D
HB. Smith
Athens Savings Bank
Gray
R. C. Orr
Willie McBowell
Jno
S. Jarvis and Firefty & Deposit Co
Maryland
J. I. Case Trashing Machine Co
J. P. Proctor
John Silvey & Co
Union Resents Tactics in Local Government Letter Exposé
The Banner reports a disputed letter from Geo P. Phillips, secretary of the Greensboro Typographical Union, claiming authority to use the union seal to influence Athens Ga politics. Athens union officials deny knowledge of the letter, vow investigation, and warn of outside pressure seeking support for commission government. The episode involves alleged efforts to secure favorable views from northern citizens and use of official seals.
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Geo. P. Phillips
Greensboro
N. C
Typographical Union
Athens Typographical Union
Phillips
J. C. Benson
Greensboro Typographical Union
Daily Press
Athens
D. B. ST. John
A. F. of L
Beneson
Greensboro Union
North Carolina
Typographical Union of
Water Is More Powerful Than the Air Debate
The Hiawassee Debating Club's men's group argued wind versus water with many points from both sides. After thorough discussion the decision favored water as less powerful than air, noting a historic flood story and the absence of a cyclone with Earth destroying reach as contrary evidence.
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Men’s Debating Club
Hiawassee
Earth
Noah
Bankers Health and Life Exonerated. Cardell Denied License
In Atlanta, a May hearing before the state insurance commissioner General Wright the attorney general and the governor fully exonerated Bankers Health and Life Insurance Company of Macon and its officials led by P L Hay secretary P C Carnes and G T Spivey local Athens agent. Cardel s license was not granted after prior notification. He had left Bankers Company to join Bankers Health and Life and was connected to alleged unlicensed operations.
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Atlanta
Cardell
Bankers Health and Life Insurance Company
Macon
P. L. Hay
P. C. Carnes
G. T. Spivey
Athens
General Wright
Cardels
Bankers’ Company
Berg
Happy Harmon draws Gainesville praise from Herald
The Gainesville Herald highlights H B Harmon son of J P Harmon teaching Latin Greek and German at Stone Mountain University school. The piece predicts a successful career in education and notes his hometown links. Also listed are a motion docket and appearance docket for Johnson vs Johnson, 2681.
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Gainesville
Herald
H.B. Harmon
J. P. Harmon
Stone Mountain University School
Harmon
Mary Buchwald
First Methodist Sunday School Promotes Sunday Exercises
The First Methodist Sunday School holds special Sunday morning promotion exercises at 10 o clock. The beginners department will promote 40, primary 6, intermediate 15, juniors 44. The event features drills in supplemental work and diploma deliveries after passing tests, highlighting the school’s respected teaching and organization.
Miss Rutherford to Lecture at Winterville
Winterville Georgia October 3 Miss Millie S Rutherford of Athens will give a lecture in the auditorium Friday October 10 at 8 o clock. Her sister will present The Far South. Rutherford will be dressed in lace veil large hoop skirt and old bonnet. An evening of rare entertainment is promised for all who hear her.
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the Banner
Winterville
Millie S Rutherford
Athens
Qy South
Rutherford
Mr Joe Stone Returns to Athens After Vacation
Mr Joe H Stone, who spends September in the high part of North Carolina each year for hay fever relief, has returned from Balsam greatly improved in health and strengthened by his vacation.
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Joe H. Stone
North Carolina
Asuima
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Landrum
Oconeest
A. P
Chattahoochee
MR. Hailey
The
State Normal and
Lucy Cobb Institute
University and State Normal School
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W. H
Care Barner
First Methodist Sunday School
Miss Rutherford
Joe Stone
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