Fire Proof Postponed
Letter from City Engineer J W Barnett urges fire proof construction for Clarke County courthouse with emphasis on records vaults. Addresses bond funds and relocation risks as Clarke Superior Court adjourns October 9 to 16 1911 under Judge Charles H Brand.
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Superior Court
Crawford
Clarke Coun
J. W. Barnett
Clarke Superior Court
Charles H. Brand
Judge Superior Courts
Western Circuit
Broncho Bill's Last Spree at The Lyric
The Lyric presents Essanay release Bron cho Bill's Last Spree with Mr Anderson known as Bullets in the lead role. The showing includes Walter's orchestra performing from 8:30 to 10:30.
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Broncho Bill
Essanay Company
Mr. Anderson
Athens
Walter
City Marshal to Begin Issuing Fiefs for Unpaid Rents
City Marshal Brooks starts today issuing FIFAs on all accounts due for sidewalk pavement and sewer rents. Council has directed issuance and levies on property for unpaid assessments not yet paid.
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Brooks
Last Payment of City Taxes Ends Annual Plan
The third and final ad valorem tax payment is due the 15th. Payments may be made from the 15th to the 31st without cost, after which fi fas will be issued. The year’s three payment system has won general approval, easing burdens on small taxpayers and aiding large taxpayers.
Retail Merchants to Organize Here in Athens
The retail merchants of Athens plan to form a credit association in the city. A meeting at city hall next week will perfect the organization. The group aims to connect every member with citizens and ensure credit protection, with ties to state agencies and a central records office. Members will be welcomed from all city retail businesses.
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Athens
Arnold & Abney Produce Ad Snap Beans and Fruit
Local merchants Arnold and Abney advertise fresh snap beans young and tender along with Seckle pears and fancy apples. Phone contact listed as 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
Seckle
Good Roads Special Visitors Inspect Clarke County Road Work
United States government, the American Highway Association and the Southern Railway System sponsored a Good Roads Special stop at the Southern Railway station. E D Baker and Martin J Abney led talks on road knowledge and methods, with displays of machinery and road materials.
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United States
American Highway Association
THE
Southern Railway System
E. D. Baker
American Association of Highway Improvement
Southern Railway
McDonough
Middle Georgia
Baker
Holman
Martin J. Abney
Danielsville Road
Madison County
State College of Agriculture
American Highway Improvement Association
Jas. W. Morton
D. G. Bickers
W. H. Shelton
Clarke
Judge Brand Denies Supersedes in Athens City Court Fight
In a courtroom clash Judge Brand rejects further supersedeas requests while Judge West remains in possession of the Athens city court. A quo warranto hearing is set for October 14, determining who holds the office, with the case likely to rise to the state Supreme Court.
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Brand
West
Smith
Shackelford
Clarke Superior Court
Athens
Supreme Court
Jewelry Stolen From Mrs. Harris in Piedmont Hotel Heist
Special to The Banner. Mrs. Yancey Harris of Athens reported jewels valued in the thousands stolen just after she checked in at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta. A man who had been crowding her allegedly grabbed her grip and a separate one before slipping away, possibly linked to visitors for the Gate City Guard monument unveiling next week.
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Atlanta
Yancey Harris
Athens
Piedmont Hotel
Gate City Guard
City Council Hears Joiner Case and Street Plan
The Athens mayor and council met last night with an extended session. Harry Joiner’s disorderly conduct appeal dominated the evening, charges dismissed after an executive session. A proposal to accept a Lumpkin street extension to the cemetery was referred to the street committee for November report. The chamber of commerce urged funding to advertise Athens at the Land and Irrigation Congress. Council adjourned to reconvene at eight this evening.
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Harry Joiner
Joiner
Bunk” Lowry
Lowry
Hugh H. Gordon
Lumpkin Street
Baxter Street
C. B. Griffith
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Dozen Clarke Rifles Volunteers For Rail Fare To Monument
An even dozen members of the Clarke Rifles officers and privates have volunteered to pay 2.50 for the round trip rail fare for the entire company to Atlanta and back for the Gate City Guard monument unveiling. Names listed include Sergeants Tibbetts Dixon and Fowler Corporals Richards Broome Bridges and Wood, Musician Ogletree and Privates Mewborne Price Kenney Fowler and W H. Fowler lodging will be provided if needed, with meals funded by a public contributions drive organized by a committee to seek support from local businesspeople.
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Clarke Rifles
Atlanta
Gate City Guard
R. W. Tibbetts
H. E. Dixon
C. A. Fowler
Odell Richards
Florence Broome
Charles Bridges
Luther Ogletree
Roy Mewborne
Lee Price
W. R. Kenney
W. H. Fowler
A. R. Wood
Mnion
Forgotten at Elite shines in strong Vitagraph effort
The Vitagraph feature Forgotten at the Elite tonight is well acted and emotionally moving. Haughey's orchestra provides music from 8:30 to 10:30, enhancing the viewing experience.
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Haughey
County bonds urge old courthouse to become high school
In Clarke county a new county high school is urged by a letter arguing the present courthouse should be repurposed. If the courthouse moves, the old site could serve as a county school, benefiting Clarke residents and keeping students at home while gaining city high school advantages. The plea urges voters to approve bonds for the project.
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Clarke
Clarke County
Athens
Athens High School
Coun
Femilles
Athens + high school
Little Mary to Appear in Majestic Imp Film Today
The young actress Little Mary headlines the Imp feature By the House That Jack Built at the Majestic today with Little Dove's Romance to follow. Mr. Atwood sings while the Lynn orchestra provides music. Arnold & Abney offer Old Fashion Pound Cake 30c a pound and fresh grapes with phone listings 1076 and 1676.
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Mary
Imp
Majestic
Jack
Little Dove
Mr. Atwood
Lynn Orchestra
North
Georgia
Arnold & Abney
Fresh Produce Ad From Arnold & Abney
Fancy head lettuce extra fine large firm heads Arnold and Abney hand in hand with Turnip Salad and rich golden yellow potatoes cauliflower large white heads Arnold and Abney contact phone 1076 for pickup Fresh this morning items include pumpkins yams and cauliflower in a compact local grocery display styled like a classified notice.
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Arnold & Abney
Hold & Abney
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