Measure 15 Ratified Direct Vote for County Commissioners
In a quiet county election Measure 15 passed by 512 yes to 228 yes in the city, with 240 county votes. The measure allows direct popular election of county commissioners. The election sets terms starting January with a December first vote date and salaries of 300 dollars plus 100 for the chairman. J M Hodgson’s name is among potential candidates.
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Court House
Winterville
Buck Branch
Georgia Factory
Four County Fair boosts travel from Athens and Winder
Cars from Athens and Winder head to Commerce to join the Four County Fair crowds. Secretary Callaway leads the Athens party, promoting the event as a booster trip. The fair reports strong county exhibits with prime corn waters peas and livestock drawing big crowds in North Georgia.
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Chamber of Commerce
College Avenue
Commerce
Athens
Winder
Booster Athens
C. Callaway
Fair Association
Jackson
Franklin
Madison
Banks County
North
Georgia
Fire Damages Barberville Residence. Firefighter Injured
Yesterday morning a fire damaged the residence of W C Denny in Barberville after a long hose run. Fireman Hall suffered a deep hand wound during active fighting but continued to work, only realizing the injury an hour later at the fire hall.
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Hall
W. C. Denny
Barberville
Hallowe'en Party Set By YWCA Tonight
This evening at 8 30 o'clock the Young Women's Christian Association at Hancock and Pulaski streets hosts a Hallowe en party. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend for a special social event ahead of the holiday.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Hancock and
Pulaski Streets
Hallowe'en
Emmaneus Church Rector Returns from New York Convention
The Rev. Troy Beatty and Mrs. Beatty returned from New York after spending over three weeks at the national convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of America. Lay delegate Mr. T. Wickerson and Mrs. Charlie Strahan also returned, drawing visitors from the surrounding area to Commerce.
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Troy Beatty
Beatty
New York
Protestant Episcopal Church of America
T. Wwckerson
Atlanta
Charlie Strahan
Woman's Organization of the Church
North Carolina to Bring Strong Eleven to Georgia
A North Carolina squad plans a strong eleven for a meeting with Georgia. The piece notes well coached players and lines of Southern ball extending as preparation continues for the showdown.
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North Carolina
Georgia Prepares for North Carolina Game at Sanford Field
Wahoo will referee and coach South Carolina University to umpire as Georgia, two days from the game, tunes up with signal practice for the home clash with North Carolina on Sanford Field. North Carolina, famed as a top Southern eleven, is reportedly stronger this year, and V. P. I. last week beat them by one touchdown, signaling the Tar Heels’ strength. The contest is billed as an intersectional showdown and a milestone in breaking down regional barriers in Southern athletics. The Red and Black baseball team also plans its annual spring trip through the North as part of its season plans.
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Georgia
North Carolina
Sanford Field
South Atlantic
Chapel Hill
Tar Heels
Virginia
Tax books closing warning urged for payment today
City tax books close to morrow night and all who fail to pay will face costs. Pay now to avoid the rush and possible fines issued Saturday for those unpaid.
North Carolina to Meet Georgia on Big Home Crowd Day
The Tarheels led by head coach Doggie Trenchard and captain L. L. Abernathey prepare for a key clash against a strong Georgia squad. A record crowd is expected with 2:15 pm kickoff and general admission at 1.09. Wahoo of Carlisle referees with Coach Dunn of South Carolina as umpire. sidelines limited to autos only.
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Clemson
Auburn
Tech
North Carolina
Doggie” Trenchard
Tolbert T. Pendleton
Princeton
Tarheels
L. L. Abernathey
Hunt_reds
Atlanta
UNC Football Scrimmage Tests Strength of Varsity
Chapel Hill N C Oct 29 The University of North Carolina football team scrimmaged in the hardest practice of the season Coach Tol Pendleton in the backfield and Coach Tom Wilson at the line The varsity faced stubborn opposition as Princeton captain led smash through and Pendleton was tackled for five yard losses Edwards Tunning Phillips and Taylor starred in tackling and open plays Bunch Turnips with tops on large church for a dime Arnold and Abney
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Chapel Hill
N. C
University of North Carolina
Tol Pendleton
Tom Wilson
Servbs
Princetox
Pendleton
Edwards
Fiel
Phillips
Taylor
Federal Court Set To Convene Monday Morning
Judge W. T. Newman will convene the district court next Monday morning, signaling the start of a new session in the federal judiciary. Proceedings are expected to cover routine filings and potential hearings.
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W. T. Newman
District Court
Eastern Division Moonshiner Trials to Open Monday
Judge William T Newman of Georgia’s northern federal division will open a regular term in the federal court room next Monday. Traverse jurors have been listed in the Banner with few colored jurors. grand jurors will be drawn after court organizes and a foreman is appointed. Past peonage case lists caused pretrial pressure. Few cases are expected this term as farmers finish crops and mountain counties wind down gathering season.
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Wm. T. Newman
Georgia
Federal Court
Traverse
Newman
Last Day for Pensions Returns in County
Judge Orr announced that November 1 is the final day to file for pensioners and prospective pensioners to be placed on the state roll. Only four new applicants have appeared from this county, with many more having died since the last report to State Pension Commissioner Lindsey.
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Orr
Lindsey
Disabled engine delays Central of Georgia passenger train
Last night the Central of Georgia passenger train from Macon was late, with a report of a freight wreck at Whitehall but inquiry showed a freight engine failure caused the delay. The leading freight train was ahead and out of condition, hindering the passenger train.
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Central of Georgia
Macon
Whitehall
Big Fair Lights Up Watkinsville Week
A large community fair fills the Watkinsville area as Dr. Souse is set to address attendees this morning. Citizens gather for stalls, games, and local exhibits during the midday event.
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DR. Souse
Watkinsville Fair Showcases County Agriculture And Leadership
A large crowd attends the Watkinsville and Oconee county school fair with strong agricultural displays by boys and girls. Dr. L. G. Hardman speaks on rural progress. Dr. A. M. Soule to address farmers tomorrow. Sidney Reaves wins best agricultural float as Judge Athens and local officials praise Superintendent McWhorter for guiding the event.
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Watkinsville
Oconee County
Hardman
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
Athens
Qiao
J. K
Soule
A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Sidney
Desgins
Sidney Reaves
McWhorter
Whole Dam Family at Majestic Tonight
The Whole Dam Family played the Majestic to strong crowds with many unable to seat. Advertised acts like Broadway Beauties drew big attendance and the show repeats today with a 4 15 matinee. Next week features Fox and Rogers musical comedy with Warner feature pictures.
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Fox
Rogers
Warner Feature Pictures
Seaboard Air Line President Visits Athens
President Harrihan of the Seaboard Air Line arrived in Athens with a party on a deluxe train and toured the city. Local officials and business leaders accompanied him, and he praised Athens while expressing optimism for southern trade and future canal-linked growth.
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Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Harrihan
South
Georgia
Athens Woman with Six Children Dies at four score and two
Mrs Lucy Carthers aged 84 died at 175 Peters street after a long paralysis. She left six sons and daughters, 22 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and one sister Pari Lee Carrington of Commerce. Funeral at Second Baptist Church this afternoon led by Rev W M Saye with assistants.
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Athens
Lucy Carthers
Peters Street
Carithers
Messrs
W. W. Carithers
Danielsville
J. T. Carithers
Tamer
W. Giles
Joe Saye
H. C. Seagraves
T. W. Baker
Parilee Carrington
Commerce
Second Baptist Church
W. M. Saye
A. A. Sullivan
J. P. Cooper
Athens Man Held Responsible for Panama Canal Blast
The article names Theo R. Von der Lieth of Athens as the man who loaded the charges that blew the canal dike on the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the oceans. He is noted as a six year worker on the Isthmus and a brother to Rosa and Carl Von der Lieth.
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Athens
Theo R. von der Lieth
Canal
Panama
von der Lieth
Rosa von der Lieth
Carl von der Lieth
Rosa
Isthmus
Senator Lewis Nearly Arrested as Thief at His Home
Chicago, Oct. 29. United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis narrowly escaped arrest after detectives mistook him for a robber while he entered a telephone booth at a Chicago railroad station. Five detectives pursued him before recognizing him from the back.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
United States
University of Georgia
Athens
Lewis
Senator Lewis
Marriage Tonight For Miss Carrie Randolph And Mr Huntington
The wedding of Miss Carrie May Randolph to Mr A L Huntington was to be held tonight at 8 o clock at the Winn home on Baxter Street but will be moved to Mrs N J Mathews home at 0 North Lumpkin Street Friends extend best wishes for the couple. Ten thousand ladies wanted to inspect our Sun-Lit TM Bakery.
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Carrie May Randolph
A. L. Huntington
W. D. Winn
Baxter Street
N. J. Mathews
North
Lumpkin
Tia
Arnold & Abney
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Randolph Dimnick
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J. Z. Hoke
J. J. Wilkins
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A. M. Dobbs
J. H. Clapp
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