Georgia Vandy grid clash stirs Athens rally and plans
Report from Athens details a full day of signals and practice as Georgia readies to meet Vanderbilt in Atlanta. A campus rally at 8:00 p m and a Georgia train trip with players and students to the Gate City set the scene for a pivotal Southern football game with strong Georgia optimism.
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Georgia
Vanderbilt
Atlanta
University Battalion
South
Sanford Field
Sanford
Athens
Vandy
Tennesseans
Sewanee
McGugin
Commodores
Seaboard
Gate City
Rooters
Peachtree Street
Outcast Child Shown At Lyric In Athens
Athens patrons urged to see The Outcast Child a two reel feature from Eclaire at the Lyric with a strong child actress role and gripping story. A Rex film titled From the Wild accompanies the presentation offering Western adventure and thrilling scenes.
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Athens
Lyric
Eclaire Company
Tippet
Motion
Rex
Advt
Double Birthdays at the Home of the Chancellor of U of G
The article honors Chancellor of the University of Georgia known as Uncle Dave, celebrating his birthday with reflections on his life as a student, scholar, citizen, and leader. It notes many Georgia boys will wish him well as he marks the anniversary, praising his warm heart and guidance. The piece ends with an advertisement for Arnold & Abney produce.
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Dave
Georgia
International Disciples Convention Opens in Louisville
Rev Grubb attends as 5000 delegates gather at the First Regiment Armory for the opening session of the International Convention of the Disciples of Christ. Linley Gordon presides. W E Blackleman leads choir of 500. Gov McCrary offers welcome. Schafer and Mason present Jesse James matinee and evening shows with light admission.
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Stanley R. Grubb
Louisville
Disciples of Christ
Armony
Linley G. Gordon
Clifton Christian Church
W. E. M Blackleman
Indianapolis
Schafer and Mason
Bott
Dot
Jesse James
Hallowe en Festivities Planned by Athens Youth
The young people of Athens are planning numerous autumn entertainments for Hallowe en on the last day of the month. The season brings delight and pleasure to the younger set as they anticipate themed activities and festive gatherings.
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Athens
Daughters of the Confederacy Seeks Hosts for Delegates
The Georgia state division committee will canvass the city to recruit homes for visiting delegates at its annual convention. Hosts are asked to call Mrs. Gerald Green, Mrs. Lipscomb, or Miss Millie Rutherford with their names and the number of guests they can entertain. Many homes will be needed.
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Georgia State Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy
Gerald Green
Lipscomb
Millie Rutherford
Automobile Party Heads to Commerce Fair Visit
A six car motor party from Athens plans a social excursion to Commerce this morning. The Tri County fair runs its final day with strong exhibits crowds attractions and high spirits surpassing earlier Commerce expositions.
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Athens
Commerce
Hartwell Considers Improved Electric Supply
Hartwell Ga October 17 negotiations are under way for a better electric supply. The current plant produces power at a big loss and may be replaced by alternatives. J B McCrary Co of Atlanta is handling negotiations. Citizens want open bidding to let all parties compete while avoiding a sole contract with the lowest bidder.
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Hartwell, Ga
Hartwell
J. B. McCrary & Co
Atlanta
Athens Business Men's League Activists Supported Wilson Marshall
Active figures in Athens form the Business Men's League backing Wilson and democracy. Members include S. F. Story of 165 Thomas Street and Francis of 297 Peabody Street, noted for their work with the group.
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Athens Members OF Business Men’s League
Wilson and Marshall
Democracy Etm
S. F. Story
Methodists Prepare for Annual Conference in Carrollton
City churches and northern state congregations conclude the ecclesiastical year closures. Presiding elders finish last rounds while circuits and stations compile reports for the annual conference to be held in Carrollton this November. Athens would send preachers and several laymen to attend in Georgia style.
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Annly
Carrollton
Georgia
Athens
Prof D L Earnest Recovers From Operation
The many friends of Prof. D. L. Earnest of the State Normal School are pleased to learn he has fully recovered from a recent surgical operation. He faced the procedure with little disruption and is now as well as ever.
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D. L. Earnest
State Normal School
Weather Summary From Atlanta Dateline Oct 17
The extreme southwest storm has weakened with a 29.84 inch low pressure reading at Taylor and Corpus Christi. Rain observed across Texas with varied totals, while the Ohio Valley and central Georgia see cloudy skies. High pressure over North Carolina, fair weather widespread in the Midwest and West, but cool in the East with frost reported in Pittsburgh and Raleigh.
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Banner
Atlanta
Taylor
Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas
Palestine
San Antonio
Houston
Ohio Valley
Cotton Belt
Georgia
North Carolina
Mississippi Valley
Lake Region
Rocky Mountain Districts
Canadian Northwest
Raleigh
Pitts
Burg
Adjourned City Council Tries Whisky and Drunkness Cases
An adjourned meeting of the mayor and council heard two cases last night. Will Foster was fined two hundred dollars or six months in the stockade for keeping whisky for sale. Julius Griffeth was fined five dollars or ten days in the stockade for drunkenness after an appeal. Jake Huff’s case was postponed due to absent witnesses. Col Wolver M. Smith and E K Lumpkin Jr. appeared as counsel.
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Will Foster
Julius Griffeth
Jake Huff
Col. Wolver M. Smith
Foster
E. K. Lumpkin, Jr
Huff
Atlantas Go to Commerce for Four-County Fair
Five autos carried twenty persons left Atlanta for Commerce to observe Atlanta day at the Four-County fair. John S. Owens and Walter G. Cooper will speak for the Chamber of Commerce. a barbecue and speeches were planned. The group returned that night.
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Atlanta
Commerce
Ber of Commerce
John S. Owens
Walter G. Cooper
Chamber of Commerce
John 8. Owens
W. G. Obear
Cornelia Cooper
W. T. Waters, Jr
J. C. Veal
L. S. Crane
Frank E. Callaway
R. L. Foreman
Emmett James
E. A. Holbrook
Dr. C
Hall County Grand Jury Opens Session With Prayer
Hall county grand jury opened its regular session with prayer led by foreman W A Miller of Gainesville. The jurors which also elected a fourth officer a chaplain began each session with a petition for divine guidance, a move that drew statewide newspaper comment.
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Hall County
W. A. Miller
Gainesville
Grand Jury
Business in Atlanta Seems Dull and Quiet
Mr. L. P. Canning returned from Atlanta where he visited on business. He reports trade in the Capitol City is unusually dull for this time of year with many storefronts bearing for rent signs visible.
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L. P. Canning
Atlanta
Capitol City
Local Prices Slash Fries and Hen Prices Amid News
Mr Harold Tuck visiting sister Mrs A L Dunaway in Columbia S C will return home today Mrs Dunaway has been ill for some time but is now improved Large fries 80 to 25 cents Large hens 45 cents
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Harold Tuck
A. L. Dunaway
Columbia, S. C
Mrs. Dunaway
Negroes urged to back Wilson in Southern states
A National Independent Political League proclamation urges Black voters in the South to favor Wilson and Democratic control, arguing Republicans failed to protect rights while praising Democratic governance. It notes Lincoln and Civil War figures switching sides, cites eight million Black voters in Democratic regions, and promotes voting for Wilson as a moral choice.
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South
Democratic Party
Wilson
Marshall
National Independent Political League
William D. Johnson
South Carolina
Athens
Promised Land
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Thomas
Logan
Lincoln
North
Taft
Eee
Arnold and Abney Offer Limited Supply of Fat Pooh
Notice states Arnold and Abney offer today a product described as Fat Pooh in close hens, priced at 46c, with a limited supply. The readable line emphasizes a sale notice and scarcity.
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Arnold & Abney
Baraca class elects officers at First Baptist meeting
The Baraca class of First Baptist Church held a lively meeting last night in the church classroom. Officers chosen for the next term include Cr. Lee Gowan as president Fleetwood Lanier as vice president E Patman as secretary and treasurer A J Patterson as standard bearer Judge Andrew J Cobb is teacher with Dr C M Snelling as assistant.
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Baraca
First Baptist Church
Lee Gowan
Fleetwood Lanier
E. Patman
A. J. Patterson
Andrew J. Cobb
C. M. Snelling
Court Adjourns Until Monday After Session
Clarke County Superior Court adjourned yesterday afternoon to reconvene Monday morning. Many cases were called and settlements made. The notable verdict was Sorrow versus Griffith and Welch on a cotton contract, decided for the defendants.
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Superior Court
Clarke County
Griffith & Welch
Gunnin Rites Held at Crawford for Local Farmer
Mr J F L Gunnin dies after long illness at his Crawford area home. Aged about 50, he leaves a wife and seven children Lena Hira Ora A H J C J A F Dewey, all at home except one in Athens. Funeral at Crawford 10 this morning with Masonic honors.
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Gunnin
Crawford
Gil
Lena
Hira
Ora Gunnin
A. H
J. C
Dewey Gunnin
Athens
Plac
Mazonic
Mr. J. R. Crane Shows Signs of Improvement
Reports say Mr. J. R. Crane is resting better this morning after several days of illness. He was noted as improved in condition yesterday and friends hope the improvement will continue and lead to a full recovery.
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J. R. Crane
Civic Improvement Club at Jefferson Reports Georgia Federation Talk
Mrs H White president of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs spoke to the new Civic Improvement Club in the courthouse. She outlined ways to clean beautify and improve the town both intellectually and morally. Delegates were appointed to attend the 16th annual convention in Atlanta from the 22nd to 24th.
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H. ©. White
Georgia Federation
Prom
Jackson Herald
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Court House
Atlanta
J.N. Holder
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