Garden Club Prizes At Athens Exhibition
The Athens Ladies Garden Club announced a complete list of prizewinners from last night’s exhibition. Awards range from cash prizes for best rose collections to vases of roses, ferns, begonias, and vegetables, with many sponsors including L. G. C. Dorsey & Co. and the McGregor Co. Winners include Mrs. J. P. Fears, Miss R. Farabee, Mrs. T. W. Reed, Mrs. Jno. R. Cain, Mrs. J. S. King, and others across numerous categories. The event also honored decorative plants, palms, nasturtiums, dahlias, and vegetables with substantial prizes such as a $250 display for dahlias and an oil stove.
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Athens Ladies’ Garden Club
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Athens Ladies’ ‘Garden Club
Ladies’ Garden Club
J. P. Fears
Tabouret
Dorsey & Co
E. K. Lumpkin
R. Farabee
T. W. Reed
Frank Bowden
W. A. Lvey
Marchiel Neil
McGregor Co
Jno. R. Cain
Michael Bros
J. K. Lumpkin
Talmage Hardware Co
A. P. Cochran
Jno
Gerdine
Palmer’s
Sarah Cobb
F. J. Orr
Athens Banner
Miller Furniture Co
Jno. Gerdine
Allen Talmage
Rosa von der Leith
Chas. Snelling
Clarke County Courier
Phoenix
Roebellini
C. D. Cox
Charles Snelling
Nate
Rylee
C. M. Snelling
Salvnas
T. P. Stanley
Alva Harris
R. B. Park
Verbenas
G. H. Williamson
H. G. Hastings & Co
Atlanta
Walter
J. N. Webb
C. W. Parr
John Gerdine
Kink Hodgson Co
R. van der Leith
Jno. Cain
Green Pole
L.G. C
Henry Comer
J. S. King
Orr Drug Co
Uptown Drug Store
N.webb
Athens Pottery Co
Wingfield Bros.& Co
H. V. Head
Lucy Matthews
Awsley
W. A. Carlton
C.D. Cox
C. A. Rowland
L.G. Co
Ol! Co
Mass Meeting for Athens Clarke Democrats Urges Participation
The Athens and Clarke County Democrats announce a mass meeting at 1 p.m. in the city hall council room to elect a new county executive committee and select a chairman. Chairman John B. Gamble urges full attendance for important party actions on October 26, 1912.
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Athens
Clarke County
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
John B. Gamble
Funeral of Mr. L. Moss Sr
Funeral services for Mr. R L Moss Sr will be held tomorrow at 11 at the First Methodist church where he was a longtime steward. Interment follows at Oconee Cemetery with church stewards as honorary escort and listed pallbearers.
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R. L. Moss
First Methodist Church
J. C. Morris
Oconee Cemetery
Arthur E. Griffith
Edgar Levy
Edward M. Howell
Joe N. Webb
D. C. Barrow
H. H. Linton
Thomas F. Green
John R. White
Moss
First Methodist
Oglethorpe County
Athens
Maj
Blanton Hill
Howell Cobb
Florida
Atlanta
Mr. Moss
Riverside Rugby Team to Clash With Athens Highs on Sanford Field
The Riverside club from Gainesville, known as the R M A eleven that beat Gordon, travels to Athens to face the Athens High team on Sanford field at 3:30. Frank Anderson will coach Riverside. Athens lists Wier Bond Sizer Soule Martin Bailey Wilson Hutchens O Farrell Cox Costa. Gate 25 cents with proceeds aiding Riverside trip to Athens. Go locals.
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Gainesville
Gordon
Athens
Frank Anderson
Athens High
Riverside Boys
Sanford Field
Georgia
Columbus
University of Alabama
Riverside
Wier
Bond
Sizer
Soule
Martin
Bailey
Wilson
Hutchens
O’farrell
Cox
Costa
Death of Mrs. Annie H. Toomer in Athens
Mrs Annie H Toomer widow of J B Toomer died last night after weeks of pulmonary illness. A Athens resident for years she was 59. Survived by brother Col E S Price and sister Mrs Chas N Weatherly. Body to be taken to Charleston for burial beside her husband. She and her husband built a large property business in Athens. Community sorrow noted by many friends.
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Annie H. Toomer
J. B. Toomer
Moss
Mary Anthony
Elizabeth Luckie
Covington
Georgia
Meeting at Second Baptist draws growing crowds in Athens
A weeklong revival at Second Baptist Church East Athens led by Pastor Rev F P Cooper and Rev Willie Saye drew increasing attendance each night. The article notes strong moral reputation of a local figure, Mrs Moss. The piece blends church notes with unrelated commercial ad phrases including raw foods products and Arnold and Abney phone number.
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Second Baptist Church
East Athens
F. P. Cooper
Willie Saye
County Bridges Improve as Iron Railings Replace Wood
Grand jury notes on roads and bridges highlight recent inspections by the county engineer. Bridges on Lexington Road and Talley Jassee Road receive steel spans and repairs. iron railings replace wooden ones to prevent maintenance issues. Nearby Shoal Creek trestle, Newton’s bridge, and approaches are reinforced with iron beams and careful monitoring to ensure safe traffic.
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Grand Jury Committee
Grand Jury
Lexington Road
Sud
Shoal Creek
W. R. Tuck
Jassee
Simonton’s Bridge
Newton's Bridge
Record Enrollment Boom at University of Georgia
The University of Georgia reports a record surge in early enrollment. 657 students registered by Oct 25, surpassing last year’s total of 654. New registrants include J. G. Powell, a former U.S. Army veteran pursuing a B S, and W. A. Luburrow enrolling in a combined medical college program. Also listed is Manuel Rivers from the Philippines entering the pharmacy program.
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University of Georgia
Philippines
Studet
J. G. Powell
United States
W. A. Luburrow
Medical College
Augusta
Manuel Rivers
School of Pharmacy
Attempted wreck on Central of Georgia line near Athens
Sanders Reagan, a Negro, was jailed in Clarke county prison to await trial for an alleged felony after an attempt to wreck a Central of Georgia passenger train at the ninety nine and a half mile post outside Athens. A heavy iron obstacle on the track derailed a handcar on a late work crew, injuring several men but likely saving the passenger train from a serious collision.
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Central
Sanders Reagan
Clarke County
Athens
Pink Ticket Controversy Faces Athens Democrats on Pink Ballots
Athens Democrats debate colored pink tickets for the November election. A telegram from Clarke County leaders urged use of the white traditional ballot to avoid irregularities. Chairman W J Harris replied that while pink ballots are legal, the party will stick with the regular white ballot to prevent potential court challenges.
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Neck of the Woods
Democratic Executive Committee
W. J. Harris
Athens, Ga
Chm
State Candler
Atlanta
Geo. C. Thomas
Pres. Clarke Co
Wilson Club
John B. Gamble
Clarke County
J. Tribble
H. J. Rowe
Andrew J. Cobb
Tribble
Harris
Athens
United States
Georgia
Wilson
Romance on Stage Delays Athens Marriage Ceremony
A theater incident in Athens led to a wedding postponed from last night to tonight after a license posted publicly caused a stir. Judge Young will wed Miss Lottie Graber to become Mrs Frank LeMonte on the Majestic stage at 9 PM.
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Athens
Judge Young
The
Majestic
Lottie-Graber
Frank
LeMonte
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Garden Club
Empire State Chemical Co
L. G.C
Henry West. Laprobe
Griffeth Implement Co
J. 8. King
MR. L. Moss, SR
R. M.A
Riverside Military Academy
Second Baptist
Thomas
Storeylife
Arnold & Abney
County of
Clarke
Majestic Theater
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Buck Branch
Kenney
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