Southern Association Convention to Meet in Athens
Athens will host the Southern Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the South in November with hundreds of delegates from all sixteen southern states. The gathering will include four hundred colleges and universities and more than five hundred leading educators as part of a major educational event, with dates to be announced.
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South
Georgia
Athens
Southern Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the
Atlanta
Presbyterians of
Audtorium-Armory
Southern Presbyterian Church
James
Vance
America
North Reform Church
Newark
N. J
Georgia Educational Association
Rome
R. B. Daniel
Columbus
Georgia Teachers' Association
Atlanta poised to host next National Democratic convention
Atlanta officials confirm plans to bid for the 1911 national Democratic convention, with a city council committee and a 50 000 dollar budget to secure the event and manage post conference needs. The push follows preparations for a Confederate Veterans reunion in Columbus and a series of large civic meetings across the city.
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Redanta
Atlanta
Fee
Synod of Georgia to Meet in Commerce on November 8
Atlanta reports that the Presbyterian Synod of Georgia will convene in Commerce on Wednesday November 8. Commerce townspeople are planning to entertain the state denomination in impressive fashion.
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Atlanta
Aiberton
W. J. Northern
Georgia Baptists
J. Terrell
L. M
Presbyterian Synod of Georgia
Commerce
SCOTT FREE Killed man in revenge and arson case at Winterville
The superior court opened with the murder case of Rob Scott charged with killing a man over a wife affair. Details recall he entered a house near Winterville, attacked the sleeping man with an axe, burned the room, and drove his wife away. The coroner and grand jury returned findings, but key witness was the defendant’s wife who was asleep. The trial of the Jarnigan man for his wife’s death continued.
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Superior Court
Rob Scott
Winterville
Scott
Weeks Company Delights Colonial Audiences Again
Manager Palmer presents the Weeks Company at the Alkahest lyceum course. Edwin R Weeks proves a versatile straight entertainer with Mrs Weeks and another performer. Vocal and violin numbers punctuate a light, popular program. Two hours of pleasant recreation justify the admission. the audience enjoyed almost every number.
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Weeks
Eo Pee Ee Shhoe
Palmer
Edwin R. Weeks
Stallings May Take Buffalo Manager Job For 1911
Philadelphia October 17 George Stallings, former New York Yanks manager, has been offered the Buffalo baseball club managerial post for the 1911 season. Buffalo owner Stein allegedly made the offer late last night.
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Philadelphia
George Stallings
New York Yanks
Buffalo Baseball Club
Stein
Buffalo
Stallings
Episcopal Church Won't Change Name
Cincinnati Oct 17 the house of deputies of the Episcopal convention decided Saturday not to change the name of the Protestant Episcopal church. The change was lost by one vote.
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Cincinnati
House of Deputies
The
Episcopal Convention
Prefers Jail Over Violating Trust for Detective Scoop
Augusta reporter Thomas J. Hamilton of The Augusta Herald was sentenced to five days in jail for withholding murder case information from the police commission. He asserts the information was a professional secret and refuses to disclose it. He remains in attorney custody, with newspapers defending him amid anticipated lively proceedings.
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Augusta
Thomas J. Hamilton
Augusta Herald
Police Commission
The
Herald
Hamilton
Clarke Rifles Rifle Range At Sandy Creek May Host More Companies
A push to establish the Clarke Rifles Sandy Creek range as a state rendezvous grows. Adm. Scott called it the finest natural range in the state after a visit. Atlanta, Savannah, and other city units have funded ranges nearby and may relocate. the range already serves the Rifles, Georgia University battalion, Elberton, and Winder units. The site offers 200 yard standing, 400 yard kneeling, and 600 to 1000 yard options. Additional companies may be invited to train there.
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Clarke Rifles
Sandy Creek
South
Scott
Atlanta
Savannah
The
Rifles
Atkins
Georgia University Battalion
Elberton Company
Winder Company
Athens Range
Guy De Maussepant offered complete works free with Constitution
An advertisement announces eight volumes of Guy De Maussepant's Complete Works and Pearson's Magazine for one year free with the Constitution. The offer is advertised by iE B Parrish as agent, with contact phone 1705.
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Pearson's Magazine
B. Parrish
Hanson promotes Central of Georgia secretary to new post
Major Hanson names C. Green, longtime private secretary, as secretary of the Central of Georgia By. The board left the Williams succession to Hanson who announced the choice while in New York. The document confirms Green's appointment as head of the system.
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Hanson
C. Williams. Co
C. Green
Central of Georgia
J. F. Hanson
Road
Major Hanson
C. C. Williams
New York
Fine Thin Brown Etched Glassware Pitchers and More
Exquisite glassware described as thin and brown etched with optic design includes pitchers tumblers goblets clarets wines finger bowls custard cups water bottles vinegar bottles and plates. Worth as much as cut glass, the item invites inspection and purchase consideration.
Bagwell on trial for attempting to burn cousin’s gin
Hartwell Georgia October 17. Collie Bagwell stands trial on a charge of trying to set fire to his cousin James F Moss gin. The structure was found ablaze one morning just before daybreak. Bagwell claims he was asleep and does not recall the incident.
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Hartwell
Collie Bagwell
James F. Moss
Bagwell
Short Notes and Listings From Athens Ad Pages
A dense listing page shows prescriptions and pharmacy ads, rental notices for rooms, houses, and offices, insurance offers, repair services, real estate sales, and small classifieds. Names include Prince Avenue Pharmacy H R Palmer Sons Lipscomb Co Erwin Co Jester Upson Banner W A Jester McGregor Co Barber St Hancock Ave and Prince Ave locations. The page also promotes fire insurance with Columbia, a pony for sale, and requests for rags and safe purchases.
Stylish Bed Room Furniture Varieties Displayed
A wide display features Mahogany Golden Day Circassian Walnut and Bird's Eye Maple pieces in the latest bedroom furniture designs. The collection emphasizes room-styling options and quality wood finishes for refined interiors.
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Georgia
Athens
Bird's Eye
Five room rentals seek tenants in city area
Dorsey and Funkenstein advertise a five room house for rent near J. B. Gamble with modern conveniences. Another listing offers five rooms and a reception hall with all conveniences at Boulevard and Chase streets, with application to Miss L. Cook at Davison-Nicholson. Also promoted is a new Oliver Typewriter No. 5 from The McGregor Co. Phone 77.
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Jin
J. B. Gamble
Boulevard
Chase Streets
L. Cook
Davison-Nicholson
Oliver
McGregor Co
Funeral of Mr Dunaway Preached Sunday
The funeral of M. L. Dunaway, long respected in the state, was held Sunday in Princeton with Rev. Geo E Stone leading the services. Surrounded by mourners, he was laid to rest, described as a virtuous, accomplished citizen who finished his life with faith.
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MR. Dunaway
M. L. Dunaway
Princeton
Geo. E. Stone
Dunaway
Christ
Prominent Californian Visitor Delivers The Coming of The Lord Talk
Rev J T Irwin of Pomona California, friend of Prof Vaughan, stayed at Olive Lawn and spoke last night on The Coming of The Lord in Olive Lawn parlors. He will speak again tonight at eight on The Purpose of His Coming inviting all interested to attend.
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J. T. Irwin
Pomona
Cal
Vaughan
Olive Lawn
Funeral for a Bright Little Babe Sunday
The funeral and burial of little Mamie Lou Langford were held from the home with Rev. Benj. Durham officiating. The service occurred at the residence and the interment was at Princeton. The child died Saturday at 163 New Street, and the mother of the deceased is critically ill.
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Mamie Lou
Thos. F. Langford
Benj. Durham
Princeton
New Street
Last Return Day for the Federal Court at Local Court
The Clerk’s Office remains open from 8 a m to midnight as today marks the last return day for the November term of the federal court. Judge Wm T Newman presiding and Clerk W G Cornett will handle remaining filings and substantial docket activity.
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Federal Court
Wm. T. Newman
W. G. Cornett
Death of Visiting Child Veeder Baker Notice
A four year old visiting child, Veeder Baker, died yesterday in the city at the home of Mrs. Wolf. The casket will be shipped this morning on the Southern train at 7:35 to Baldwin for funeral and interment at noon.
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Asio'n
Georgia Division of the
United Confederate Veterans
Perops Macon
ELGIN
Waltham
C.A. Scudder
Jeweler & Opticion
J. Hardeman
Scott Free
iNegro
Smith
Joe
Episcopal Church
Guy DE Maussepant
Will
the Huggins China House
Broad St
Athens, Ga
Prince Avenue
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Fire Insurance—Lipscomb & Co
Real Estate—Lipscomb & Co
Clayton Street
W. A. Jester
Hill St
Erwin & Company
Leathers & Ravenson
Columbia
Jackson St
J. C. Jester
Victor
S. Bernstein & Son
Prince and Milledgeaves
S. C. Upson
City
Bon Air
R. Banner
A. C. Quillian
Bloomfield
Clayton Stead
Barber St
N. E. Williams
McCutcheon
Hancock Ave
Banner Office
College Avenue
Wed Sun
Prince Ave
W. A. Capps
Tothu-Sun
Grand Rapids
Dorsey & Funkenstein
E. G. Griffis
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