Wheat and Oat Fair Day at Northeast Georgia Fair
The Wheat and Oat Fair day drew a solid crowd despite light attendance and rain the previous day. About sixty contestants, led by Chairman Co. T. Hussey, competed with standout races including Espinota winning the 2:20 pace and Baccie taking a 5 furlongs race. The Athena Derby went to Herrro Santa and other events featured prize purses from $100 to $300.
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Co. T. Hussey
Baccie
John Kerr
Hoffman
John Carney
Calvia
Uerro Santa
Mra. F Jones
Johnson Ida V
Indian Cherry
Georgia Ready for Season Opener Against Clemson
Georgia football players train hard to meet Clemson in the opening game at the University campus in this city. Coach Dickinson and Captain Ketron acknowledge a strong fighting chance and note recent improvements, with Ketron to select the lineup Friday.
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Georgia
Giants
Westers
Red Meat Black
Oliver King Jailed for Assault
Oliver King, colored, was arrested yesterday morning on a warrant by Mr. T. W. Powell charging him with assault. He entered the Powell barn and acted improperly toward two young girls. He will be tried before Judge Cobb.
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Oliver King
T. W. Powell
Mr. Powell
Cobb
Gold Gall to Race Time Friday at Athens Fairground
Gold Gall, reputedly the fastest horse in the South, will race a half mile with Time against him on Friday afternoon at the Athens fairground track. The event is billed as one of the best races seen in Athens, offering a prime chance for racing enthusiasts to witness top haring talent. Fox, a pleasant physio, carries Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, a product easy to take, fore sale by H.R. Palmer & Son and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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Fair Grounde
Ermack
R Smith
Smith
Ida Penzance
Dr. Worth
Paorae
Floyd Dixie
Terry & Westmoreland
Morgin
Janey Seay
Mike Haverty
Gold Oall
South
Fair Ground
Athens
Fox
H.R. Palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Al Field's Greater Minstrels To Perform Tonight
The Al Field Greater Minstrels, premier minstrelsy show, visit the opera house tonight. Featuring Leighs European vaudeville stars, Pearce and Joseph Blampkin vocalists, the Mignani Family, and top acts from Europe, with a strong singing corps led by Mr Field and a famed comedy and dance lineup.
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al G Field
Field
Leighs
Parrento
Pearce
Joseph BE
Blamphin
Reese Prosser
Matt Keefe
Joseph EB. Blampkin
Wmn. H. Atkinson
George Pearce
Thos. McKenna
B E
Bathrich
Frank L
Minch
Paul Ladonde
Mr. Field
al G. Field
Harry Shank
Tommy Donnelly
John Blackford
Billy Cawley
Doc Quigley
Tommy Hyde
Tommy Odell
Billy Dawley
Laster Fairman
Art Terpsichora
Balloon Fire Delays Balloon Race at Fair
A balloon catching fire amid an afternoon ascent at the fair caused excitement among spectators. One balloon suffered a hole and injuries to several onlookers while the other completed its ascent. Both balloons will not race but perform separate ascents after quick fire suppression.
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Nevter
Fiana
Beton
Free Admission At Night Fair Offers Free Gates
The fair will open gates at night with free admission while tent seating in the grandstand costs ten cents. Visitors can enjoy free performances or pay a small fee for seating to see aerial acts, jugglers, trapeze, and life-ride attractions. Balloon ascensions are highlighted this afternoon.
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Abso
Rose's dogs to run at fair Friday race
At the Friday Fair excitement rises with Mr B O W Rose's dogs scheduled to race on the fair grounds. The event is set for half past twelve o clock Friday with a feature chase expected to draw spectators.
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B. O. W. Rose
Mr. Basil III Turnat
Fair Grounds
Merry Go Round Draws Crowds At The Fair
At the fair the Merry Go Round, run by Mr. R Black, is a hit with children and adults. He personally oversees safety and enjoyment. Over two thousand children rode Monday and even more rode Tuesday without any accidents.
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R. Black
Man and Burroughs in Jackson Street Altercation and Obituary Notice
Reported yesterday in Comer and Athens news about Will Burroughs and two brothers involved in a pistol knife clash with Wash Scott at a Jackson Street restaurant. Burroughs claims the pistol was found on the ground and not used. Scott alleges the knife was drawn first. The piece also details the obituary of Dr Archelos H Mitchell, Georgia alum and Methodist leader, born 1807 near Athens, long Georgian educator and church figure, noted for a spotless life and extensive service marks.
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Will Burroughs
Comer
Wash Scott
Jackson Street
Scott
Burroughs
Archelos H. Mitchell
University of Georgia
Summerfield
Ala
Tis
8 University
Mitchell
Sach
Dr. Mitchell
Athens
Robt. Toombs
Johning Hillyer
Methodist
George F. Pierce
Methodist Church
Times
Georgia
Cokesbury
S. C
H. N. McTyeire
Emory College
Andrew
Centenary Institute
Als
Baltimore
The
Southern University
Greenesboro
Methodist Church South
Yellow Jacket Stings Man After Coca Cola Purchase
Yesterday at the fairgrounds, Basil Cobb selling tickets was stung when a yellow jacket fell into his Coca Cola. The wasp crawled into his mouth and stung his throat, causing swelling and intense pain. He recovered enough to speak with difficulty by nightfall.
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Fair Grounds
Basil Cobb
Mr. Cobb
Yellow Jacket
Mr. Coba
Masonic Notice for Mt. Vernon Lodge Meeting
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M announces a communication at the Masonic Temple this Thursday night at o o clock. Work in the M M degree. All qualified members in good standing are invited. W F Dorsey M M G T Murrell Sec Pro Tem versity now is Dr Lewis G Anderson of Appalachee Ga a graduate in the class of 1838 ten years later than the class of Dr Mitchell.
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Mt. Vernon
Masonic Temple
W. F. Dorsey
G. T. Murrell
Lewis G. Anderson
Appalachee, Ga
Mitchell
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J. A Tend
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Beauuu Man
Pattie Ladyard
the Doctor
R E Branch
Prince
Gus Williams
Frank Hunter
Mr. Knowles
Little Raven
Bing & Truitt
Jay Boy
A. K. Wooddell
Uledi
JT. E. Jago
Bonnie Rogen
H. N. Camp
Lady Pierce
B. W. Johnson
Elkin Girl
Lady Avon
J. E. Thurman
H. Madden
Mary Willian
Algood & Cheney
Janie Seay
F. J. Pons
W. O. Westmoreland
Jack McGinn
J. W. Horner
Jas. O'Neal
Hood
Clemson
Dickinson
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Ketron
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Hhowairr
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Aeronaut
Mir. Rose
Jackson
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A. H. Mitchell
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