Clarke County Names Three Tax Assessors for Clarke County
Clarke county commissioners yesterday named three tax assessors for the county. Jack F. Jackson Walter A. Mallory and Geo H. Thurmond were chosen for terms up to six years under the new tax revision act. The board, with members present, acted to implement the new system as Clarke aims to be among the first counties to comply.
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County Board of Commissioners of Toads
Clarke
Lipscomb
General Assembly
Jack F. Jackson
Milledge Avenue
Athens
Walter A. Mallory
Dearing Street
Geo. H. Thurmond
Kinney’s
G. M
Crawman
W. S. Homan
Measve
J. W. Hodgson
J. T. Pittard
Clarke County
Rocco Wee
Cre Defuge
Jackson
Nanes
Trent
Mallory
Thurmond
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Thurmond
Por Ety
Third Installment Of 1913 City Tax Due Soon
The third installment of city taxes is due now and should be paid promptly. Books close on the last day of the month and after that date fines will be issued. To save cost, pay before the closing day to avoid the added fee.
Interest in Athens at the Macon fair grows
There is more interest this year in the Georgia State Fair at Macon among Athens residents than in years. Members of the State College of Agriculture display a two car exhibit of livestock poultry soil samples alfalfa cotton and corn seed with hog cholera serum. Extension heads Phil Campbell and Creswell attend part of the time. Dr D L Peacock shows a fine horse. John R Dillon competes in several racing events while Athens horse lovers watch. Visitors from Athens include Mr and Mrs Arnold and O W Abney among others.
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Macon
Athens
State College of Agriculture
Phil Campbell
Creswell
D. L. Peacock
Second shipment ladies hats boosts Athens retailers
The fall mood brings crowds to Atzens main thoroughfares as U M W Epting Co and Jay H Epting Co feature two sale lots of women’s hats from $14.85 to $35, with New York imports and popular styles. Also advertised are fresh fruits and nuts at Pears Grocery Co, plus a note on county government per diem pay ranging from three to five dollars for departmental workers.
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moerezan_s
Atzens
Bis
U. MW. Epting Co
Jay
Athens
New York
Jay H. Epting
Life term for convict in jailhouse killing
Ozzie Bush, already serving a manslaughter sentence, pleaded guilty to the murder of fellow convict Gene Rucker. The judge, urged to show mercy, sentenced Bush to life in prison after the fatal stabbing occurred during a dispute over a sack of flour.
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Ozzie Bush
Gene Rucker
Rucker
Rugker
Fleming Dearing's Very Busy Place
The Fleming Hardwar Co. has been one of the basic places in the city for the past few days. Thirty three hot blast heaters have been sold this week as the cold snap brought people out to buy a Cole heater. The firm is the exclusive agent for this well known heater and urges customers to install a Cole for reliable warmth.
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the Fleming
Hardwar Co
Mike
Mazda Giabes Stand the Test in Athens Display
The Athens Engineering Co showcases a unique display in the Smith building featuring Mazda Giabes and Mizda Colonial globes. Three catapults demonstrate rugged construction while managers invite the public to view the window tonight in downtown Athens. Arnold & Abney advertise fresh produce, basket grapes, sealshipt oysters, and new goods. Col Jerre S Ayers visits, Emil Walter returns from Pontia, Martha Statlin arrives to visit Jennie Callaway.
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Athens Engineering Co
Smith
Clayton
Athens
Christians Convention At High Schools Draws Athens Crowd
A denomination convention held at several high schools drew a notable turnout from Athens residents. The event showcased local participation and shared aims among attendees.
Church meetings organize high school Christian gathering
A regional Christian convention at High Shoals draws pastors and lay delegates from Athens and surrounding areas. The program spans devotional starts, state and district work reports, missions updates, and church planning led by John H. Wood and others with focus on future work, church buildings, temperance, and benevolences. The Athens delegation features Mrs Grace and Stey. Grobb among readers as the event moves toward adjournment with next meeting TBD in Athens.
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P Rit
High Shoals
Board of Missions
Athens
Stey
Grobb
Grace
Iso
Church
Georgia
J. T. Bradbury
Jefferjson
N. D. Meadow
Winder
J. F. Green
S. R. Grubb
George H. Hinnant
Trinity Avenue
Atlanta
J. T. Laboon
Monroe
R. F
Secret practice marks five days state YMCA conference in city
Georgia football prep for Virginia clash in Atlanta with Sanford Field gates to close after today. Cunningham Ketron and Peacok lead drills as Paddock and Flournoy run teams. Logan shines at half, Crump and Carcy sidelined. Special train from Seaboard set for Saturday with 1.50 fare. 150 likely to ride, 500 expected with students, band to join Peachtree procession.
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Sanford
Cunningham
Ketron
Peacock
Virginia
Atlanta
Georgia
Dominon
Paddock
Flournoy
Logan
Carcy
Crump
Citizens
McWhorter
Sanford Mead
Seaboard Railway
E. H. Dorsey
County raises convict guards' wages to 35 dollars
Clarke County board raises the monthly pay for county convict guards in two camps from 30 to 35 dollars. Names listed for wardens, delegates and chairmen across several towns are noted, with arrangements for delegates traveling to Bishop on the 20th and 21st.
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Clarke
Sunday Closing Nears as Grand Jury Deliberates
The grand jury has summoned the proprietors who keep open on Sundays including cigar and tobacco shops, soda bars, and vendors selling magazines and fruit. It is unclear whether the jury will close these operations or conduct further investigation. No indictments have been filed yet.
Odd Fellows Meeting at Lawrenceville Friday
The fifteenth district Odd Fellows announce a meeting with Lawrenceville Lodge No. 21 on Friday October 24. Grand treasurer C A Von der Lieth will attend and address the gathering. Georgia grand officers are expected. only Odd Fellows in good standing may attend.
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Fifteenth District
Odd Fellows
Lawrenceville
C. A. von der Lieth
Fifteenth Division of Odd Fellows
Lawrenceville Lodge
Georgia
Delegates urged to complete tasks at next meeting
The note directs readers to ensure duties are finished at the upcoming gathering, signed by John C. Housten, Division Deputy Grand Master.
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John C. Housten
Rain coats offered at 99 cents each by Jay H. Epting Co
Athens readers warned of sleet and snow with a warmup soon. Jay Jr Spring Co announces a fresh shipment of two hundred seventy four rubber surfaced rain coats at 99 cents each, a limited retail lot for men women and children. Regular price is four dollars, first come first served, sale at nine this morning on Broad Street under Blazing Light.
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Athens
Jay Jr. S
Pring Ci
Jay H. Epting Co
Noah
Broad
Colleges Gather for Georgia Y M C A Conference in Athens
Delegates from Emory, Mercer, Tech, Georgia and about a dozen colleges converge on the University of Georgia for a five day Georgia Y M C A workers conference. General Secretary R M Guess has arranged host homes as the group plans special addresses and daily sessions in Athens through Sunday night.
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Young Men's Christian Association
University of Georgia Association
Athens
R. M. Guess
College Association
Georgia Y. M. Co. A
Emory College
Oxford
Mercer
Tech
Piedmont College
Harris
Stone Mountain Prep
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville
Lic
O Mal Organ
Conference schedule previews moral study and mission work
The article outlines a week long conference with daily sessions led by Dr. W D Weatherford and Dr E M Poteat focusing on personal work leadership voluntary classes mission talks Bible study and social service. It notes chapel and library assembly venues and aims to study college moral problems Bible study mission methods and life decision principles.
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W. D. Weatherford
Missionary Appeal For Life Work
E. M. Poteat
Methodist Church
Athens
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Messrs
W. A. Mallory
Geo. Thurmond
Compuser General
Pears Grocery Co
Fears Grocery Co
Guty
Fleming-Dearing
Cole
Mazda Giabes
Anold & Abeney
Arnold & Abney
Florida
Col. Jerre S. Ayers
Jefferson
That
Emil Walter
Pontiac
Walter
Martha Statlin
Jennie Callaway
John H. Wood
L. A. Winn
A. B. Reeves
George T. Hinnant
Treassurer
W. A. Chastain
J. T. D. Meadow
W. B. McDonald
George A. Moore
E. O. Fox
Lamar College
J. Hopgood
jSouthern
aAfternoon
Chas. Lowe
Ijaude Mayne
Nan
Charles W. Lowe
Sanford Field
Fears Grocery Ve
Emory, Mercer
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