Vanderbilt Sparks Gutsy Georgia Interest in State News
Vanderbilt gives Georgia an uneasy feeling as political chatter swirls through Athens. Senator John Sharp Williams backs Governor Wilson for the national nomination while Roger Sullivan contemplates retirement. Judge Russell mocks in the gubernatorial race and Warn er Hill appointment rumors stir the Bench. Athens urges voter turnout for the bond election and celebrates the Southern Poultry Association expo set to draw crowds and boost tourism.
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John Sharp Williams
House
United States
Mississippi
Wilson
New Jersey
Spirit of Cooperation Between Georgians and Railroads Grows
In Georgia a rising spirit of cooperation between people and railroads boosts state development. Railroads fund educational trains and contests, improve depots and schedules, and share in prosperity when the public prospers, reflecting a long evolving partnership.
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Commonwealth
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Southern Railroad
Central of Georgia
University Adds Road-Building Expert to Aid Georgia Counties
The University of Georgia adds Joe C. Koch to the civil engineering faculty to assist in training engineers and to advise counties on permanent road improvement. Prof. Strahan remains lead, with travel expenses covered. counties need only schedule consultations to gain expert guidance for efficient, cost-effective road work across the state.
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Georgia
University of Georgia
Department of Civil Engineering
C. M. Strahan
Joe C. Koch
Philippines
Strahan
Koch
This Date in History and Birthday Reflections
A montage of historical milestones from 1682 to 194 New York Subway, including Penn’s landing, treaty boundaries, and Roosevelt’s birth. It also recalls Walter Scott’s 1867 birth, Saskatchewan politics, and a note on Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with local retailer ads.
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William Penn
Newcastle
United States
Spain
Louisiana
Benjamin F. Wade
Massachusetts
Isaac M. Singer
Oswego
England
Toronto
Montreal
Theodore Roosevelt
U. S
New York City
Albermarle
Metz
New York Subway
Water Scott
Saskatchewan
Middlesex County
Ontario
Canadian West
W. J. Smith &Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Unreadable OCR Fragment Mentions Spitz Dogs and Barker
Fragmentary OCR text references Spitz dogs priced at thirty cents each and mentions Cy Barker and Walt McDougall. No coherent event or clear actors other than the dog reference.
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Cy. Barker
Markets and Weather Note Briefly
Athens markets show quiet tone with middling 9 percent. Weather outlook cloudy with probable rain. New York cotton prices listed with closes and future dates. at end, mention of Norman E. Mack and the Democratic National Committee planning a January 8 meeting in Washington to set the next national convention time and place.
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Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Atlantic Compress Company Officials Re-elected at Savannah Meeting
The Atlantic Compress company annual meeting in Savannah re-elected all officers and elected directors led by Thomas K. Scott of the Georgia Railroad. Reports praised property condition and yearly work. cotton handling was discussed but no action taken.
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Savannah
The
Atlantic Compress Company
Thomas K. Scott
Georgia Railroad
Augsta
Train Schedules for Athens and Nearby Rail Lines
Central of Georgia and Georgia Railroad announce city time departures and arrivals for Athens. Daily MACON-bound trains at 7:30 a m and 4:45 p m, arrivals 1:15 p m and 10:45 p m. Southbound trains 5:04 a m and 6:18 p m from Athens. Nos 57 58 not north of Athens. Gainesville Midland service listed with June 1911 effective times including mixed trains and Sunday-only runs.
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Central OF Georgia
Macon
Athens
Gainesville Midland
Local fraternal lodges and meetings listed in Athens
Notices detail regular meetings of Mt Vernon Lodge 22 F and A M Keystone Chapter 1 Royal Arch Masons St Elmo Lodge 40 Knights of Pythias Williams Lodge 15 I O O F Oliver Encampment 14 Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O W Athens G P O E No 750 Grenn Lodge No 75 I O O F Order of Owls Nest 1460 OTO all held at Max Joseph building Clayton Street or nearby halls with attendees invited and phone contact for some.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
A. M
Mt Vernon Lodge
No. 22
Masonic Hall
Max Joseph
Clayton Street
W. A. Capps
W. M. Clare D. Heidler
Keystone
R. A
Royal Arch. Masons
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Clayton and
Wall Streets
J. B. Gamble
C. Cc. T. H. Nickerson
K. of R
Grenn Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Jackson Streets
Harold Tuck
H. L. Garebol
Order of Owls
Athens
Owl's Nest
Clayton St
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Carrier Bay
Tech
Vanderbilt
Roger A. Sullivan
Ilinois
Harrison-Hearst
Judge Russell
Pope Brown
Dick Russell
Warner Hill
Supree Court
Smith
Woodrow Wilson
Underwood
Alabama
South
Banner Daily
Southern Poultry Association
Union
Walter Scott
Bod
Regina
Moose Jaw
Scott
House of Commons
Assiniboia West
People’s Rule League of America
Supreme Court of the United States
Walt M&dougall
TVE
Alretty
Iback
Fapbensa Department
Amin “Er
New York
Liverpool
Chicago Grain Market
Wees
BNF
Feb
Tae
Mar
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Railway
Lopee Directory
A. J. Carter, H. P. Fred T. Moon, Sec’y
Oliver
Odd Fellows' Hall
Davison-Nicholson Co
G. A. Tuvker
C. P. J. A, Meealor
Scribe
B. Davis
Jackson and
Clayton Streets
Soverigns
J. D. Severns, Co
W. C. Denny
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
Geo. H. Palmer
Sec Y
H. Carithers
John Mappin
P. H. Corbett
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