Barnum Bailey Circus Parade Draws City Crowds
The Barnum Bailey circus drew large crowds in the city with a spectacular parade rerouted from Broad to Clayton and Jackson streets. Performances both afternoon and evening were well attended, aided by steady police presence and press coverage. A disturbance caused by youths shooting tacks led to one injury and a $25 bond for a student named B. H. Laughbach. The troupe planned Elberton shows today and winter quarters later.
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Atlanta
Foun Street
Chase Street
Tvo
Broad Street
Clayton Street
Jackson Street
Washington
Chase
Friends of the Court House
Barnum & Bailey
Court House
Jay Rail
McKie
Short
Fe Royal
B. H. Laughbach
Elberton
Clarke County Court House Need Urgent Modernization
Thomas H Dozier argues Clarke county requires a new courthouse with better layout and downtown location for accessibility to residents and visitors. He notes lack of office space for the school commissioner and rising rent costs, urging a county commission decision guided by conservative citizens.
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H. J. Rowe
City
Clarke County
Court House
Crawford
Barnett
Strahan
Tor Court House
County Board of Education
Soule to Attend Georgia State Experiment Station Meeting
Dr A M Soule president of the State Agricultural College travels to Griffin for a trustees and directors meeting of the Georgia State Experiment Station near the city. He will then visit the Georgia State Fair in Macon where the college exhibits notably. Early delivery ads urge orders before nine with white peas 2 quarts for 25 cents from Arnold and Abney.
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A. M. Soule
State Agricultural College
Griffin
Georgia State Experiment Station
Dr. Soule
Macon
Agricultural College
Madame Sherry Debuts as Lederer Musical Novelty
The New York Amsterdam Theater Company brings Madame Sherry to the Colonial tonight, a French Vaudeville style musical play by George W. Lederer. It redefines the chorus role and hints at a national shift in musical comedy influencing three new pieces already on New York stages.
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George W. Lederer
New York Casino
New York
Madame Sherry
New York Amsterdam Theater Company
Colonial
Funeral of Henry M. Long at Harris Street Home
Yesterday afternoon the funeral for Henry M. Long was held from his Harris street residence. Rev. Troy Beatty led the church service, flanked by many floral tributes, before the casket was borne to Oconee cemetery to rest beside his late child.
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Harris Street
Henry M. Long
Troy Beatty
Oconee Cemetery
Long
Rifles Return From Atlanta Peace Monument Event
Captain J. W. Arnold and thirty-one Clarke Rifles returned from Atlanta after partaking in the unveiling of the peace monument. Athens soldiers impressed many with their drilling and appearance at the grand Atlanta ceremony described as the South’s finest peacetime military event.
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J. W. Arnold
Clarke Rifles
Atlanta
South
Athens
Capt
Arnold
Entertainment and ice cream supper by Geo B Davis camp
The W O W degree team of Geo B Davis camp No 292 hosts an ice cream supper at the Hall on Clayton Street tonight. The event starts promptly at o oclock with ladies admitted free.
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Geo. B. Davis
Clayton Street
Matting Tack Injury at Barnum & Bailey Show
A Barnum and Bailey driver seated on a high cage was struck in the eye by a flipping matting tack caused by a boy using a rubber band. Reports say sight could be lost. police know several involved and may press charges. Groups of youths carried tacks during the parade injuring others, including a prior incident involving Mrs. J. H. Dorsey.
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Barnum & Bailey
J. H. Dorsey
Jack
Real Hal Chase Stars In Elite Picture "Home Run"
Hal Chase the boy manager of the New York Americans and known in Athens will star in a baseball comedy drama at the Elite today titled Hal Chase's Home Run. Chase plays the title role and also handles first base in the story.
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Hal Chase
Elite
New York Americans
Athens
Highlanders
Expresson
Castel Surrenders to Dalton Officers After Five Month Escape
Orville Castel Casterline, an Ohio convict serving 15 years for burglary, turned himself in at Dalton Georgia after five months on the run. He said he preferred prison life with food and shelter over freedom without money and asked local police to inform Ohio penitentiary officials.
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Dalton
Ohio
Orville Castel
The
Law
WOTUS Annual Session Opens in Savannah
Nearly a hundred delegates gather for the Women's Christian Temperance Union state convention at the Independent Presbyterian church in Savannah. Rich mond Pearson Hobson to speak Friday. Mrs Mary Harris Armour to speak tomorrow. T E Patterson presides. welcome by Mrs A J Ghearhouse. Patterson delivers annual address before adjournment until tomorrow. Also Irish comedy and tenor Bellisle perform.
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Savannah
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Mary Harris Armour
T. E. Patterson
Griffin
A. J. Ghearhouse
Albert Russell
Patterson
Troutman Wilson Wedding Welcomes Edgar S. Wilson Visitor
Mr. Edgar S. Wilson of Macon, a prominent insurance man and former Athenian, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dorsey for the Troutman Wilson wedding. Born in this city, he later lived in Sparta before moving to Macon where he has found success. He returned yesterday to visit old friends delighted by his long absence.
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Edgar S. Wilson
Macon
E. H. Dorsey
R. C. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Sparta
Negro Barber Threatened by Infernal Bomb Machine Found
In Marietta Georgia on October 10 a coffin shaped device containing pistol cartridges shotgun shells and matches saturated with kerosene was found on the porch of Andrew J Rogers a Negro barber The device prompts police to investigate who placed it while Rogers barricades his property and remains in fear for his safety
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Marietta
Andrew J. Rogers
Rogers
Economy Causes Still Deeper Cut
Waycross Georgia October 10. The post office department advances economy measures delaying Atlanta and northern mails in South Georgia. The pouch service on the South Atlantic Limited leaving Atlanta late night has been discontinued. Chambers of commerce in several south Georgia towns likely to take up the matter.
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Waycross
Post Office Department
Atlanta
South Georgia
Chambers of Commerce
LaGrange Faces Water Famine Amid Drought
Special to the Benner reports LaGrange Georgia may suffer a severe water famine unless substantial rain falls in the next two to three days. Precautions are in place to conserve the dwindling supply as the drought forces use of all available sources with no relief except rain.
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LaGrange
Ruta Baga Turnips and Hardy Cabbage Prices
Arnold Abney advertises ruta baga turnips and hard head cabbage with contact phone 1076.
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Arnold Abney
Prominent Crawford Merchant Walter Maxwell Dies Sudden
Crawford Ga Oct 10 Walter Maxwell well known in Athens and across the region died suddenly this morning at his store heart failure. He leaves a wife two married daughters Mrs Ernest Stokeley and Mrs Owen Eppes and is uncle to former congressman Howard and Col Robert Howard. He served two terms in the Georgia legislature from Oglethorpe and built a large mercantile business. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon with arrangements pending.
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Crawford, Ga
Walter Maxwell
Athens
Crawford
Oglethorpe County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Offafaxwell
Ernest M .Stokeley
Owen M. Eppes
W. R. Maxwell
Lexington
Congressman Howard
Washington City
Col
Robert Howard
Jefferson
Oglethorpe
Georgia Baptist Association Holds 125th Session in Camak
The Georgia Association, dating to 125 years ago and comprising 61 churches, convened in Camak Ga with Rev T A Nash of Washington preaching the opening sermon. Additional speakers include Dr S Y Jameson Mercer Univ Dr T P Bell Atlanta Dr Ashley Jones Augusta John D Mell Athens and Rev E C Dargan Macon. The group covers eight counties. Niagara Grapes Arnold Abney Lyndon wood priced at 3.00 per cord.
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Camak
Georgia Association
Baptist Church
T. A. Nash
Washington, Ga
S. Y. Jameson
Mercer University
T. P. Bell
Atlanta
Ashley Jones
Augusta
John D. Mell
Athens
E. C. Dargan
Macon
Local Market Offers Fresh Produce Limited Supply
A small lot of large fryers a few fresh eggs and cabbage plus fresh snap beans are available. Supply is limited so order early. MASSEY & SKELTON offer snap beans described as young and tender. ARNOLD & ABNEY also referenced in connection with the market listing.
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Massey & Skelton
Young
Arnold & Abney
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Evboy
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Bellisle
Oceana Roll
E. S. Wilson
Negro Barber
Mir
Maxwell
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Niagara
Phono
Wood
Cord
Lyndon
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