Woodward Wins Atlanta Mayoral Nomination in Runoff
James G. Woodward defeated Aldine Chambers by 717 votes to win the Atlanta mayoral nomination after a two candidate runoff. The campaign featured heavy advertising and church backing for Chambers, while Woodward vowed reform and a trusted administration. A torch light demonstration celebrated the victory.
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Atlanta
Woodward
Aldine Chambers
James G. Woodward
Chambers
Geo. Brown
Steve Johnson
Robert F. Maddox
Popular Athens Minister Receives Surprise Auto Gift
Dr. B L Hill pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Athens received a 1913 Maxwell automobile as a gift from a broad circle of friends and church members. The note stated the car was a token of love and esteem from neighbors and colleagues, with no specific occasion.
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B. L. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Maxwell
Hill
Athens
Bott and Dot Continue to Please Folks at the Majestic
Bott and Dot return to the Majestic in Athens this week with nine performers, mostly women, in a musical comedy. The program features clever dialogue, new specialties, bright costumes, and above-average black-face work amid lively dancing and entertaining gags.
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the Majestic
Long standing Clarke court cases settle at last in county session
The Clarke Superior Court settled several long pending cases yesterday. Voyle versus Pickett ended in a verdict for the plaintiff. Strickland versus Moss and others yielded a $500 verdict for the plaintiff plus interest. Fellows versus Fellows divorce was dismissed with agreement to settle later. Houser versus Houser granted a divorce. Hull administrator versus Wilkins awarded the claimant. E I Smith appointed permanent receiver of Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Grand jury returned true bills on several jail cases and many investigations, adjourned to meet tomorrow.
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Clarke Superior Court
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Pickett
Strickland
Moss
Tallulah Falls
Fellows
Houser
Hull
Wilkins
E. I. Smith
Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Enrollment Tightens As Georgia University Near Last Year Figures
The University of Georgia in Athens reports similar enrollment levels to last year with around 650 students registered from Atlanta and Athens alone. Officials note 193 students hail from cities including Atlanta Savannah Macon Augusta and Athens, with Athens and Atlanta each contributing 64 students. The roster lists numerous Greek and suburban names across multiple districts as registration trends suggest climbing toward 700 total by spring term.
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Atlanta
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University of Georgia
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Clarke
Howell Cobb
E. M. Cohen
J. T. Camarata
O. H. Corsey
W. A. Cunningham
S. K. Dick
E. H. Dorsey
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A. B. Fleming, Jr
M. A. Franklin
G. Frye
C. I. Funkenstein
R. T. Goodwyn, Jr
L. B. Griffith
R. J. Griffith
Fred Haselton
Walter B. Hill
F. A.holden
P. A. Holli
Help the Children Vote for Progress in Education Today
A campaign message urges voters to support Help the Children and progress in education. It emphasizes education improvements and ongoing efforts by the group to aid schools and students.
Athens hosts Daughters of the Confederacy convention delegates
Athens prepares to welcome Georgia division delegates October 29 to November 1. Local hosts seek households to accommodate 300 plus visitors and ask willing residents to contact Miss Mildred Rutherford Mrs M A Lipscomb or Mrs Gerald Green with the number of delegates they can shelter.
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Athens
Georgia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Mildred Rutherford
M. A. Lipscomb
Gerald Green
Majestic Today Show Changes With New Comedy and Acts
There will be a complete change at the Majestic today except for Schafer and Mason and the prices. The Halowe en Girls perform nine players in the comedy Casey Jones Father with new specialty acts and songs. Matinee at 4 15 pm is fifteen cents and the three night shows are twenty cents with big value for the price.
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Majestic
Schafer & Mason
Casey Jones
Woodmen of the World Sees 42 New Applicants in 15 Days
W O W initiations attract 100 plus class as Woodmen of the World promotes growth. Tonight at 8 o clock candidates learn the mysteries, with uniform rank urged to attend. Poplar Camp members invited to witness ceremonies.
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Poplar Camp
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Arnold & Abney Market Ad Preview
Local grocers advertise Sealshipt oysters extra fancy celery hell peppers priced at 30 cents a dozen Malaga grapes, shore mackerel two for 25 cents, with young tender stringless beans fresh okra and bell peppers offered for shoppers.
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Malaga
Arnold & Abney
County unit system election drives in Clarke County
Widespread interest marked the county unit system election with rallies in Winterville and at the city hall. Leaders like Judge G C Thomas Rev Dr Crowe Chancellor Barrow and Mr Young Davis urged support for nine month schools and child education while volunteers offered cars and time to transport voters to polls.
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Winterville
Aaron Cohen
John D. Mell
J. M. Pound
G. C. Thomas
Clarke County
Crowe
Thomas
Barrow
Young Davis
Urist
Roosevelt rests as investigation continues after attack
Chicago reports Col Roosevelt resting well after the late night attack. The would be assassin, Schrank, has pleaded guilty to assault to murder. Roosevelt has canceled all speaking dates as doctors monitor possible complications. The Oyster season begins with the return of the SEALSHIPT by Arnold & Abney.
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Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
Schrank
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