Southern Bell official tours Athens progress and new exchange
Col. J R Gentry commercial superintendent of Southern Bell, Atlanta, visited Athens yesterday to inspect the new building and arrangements for the Athens exchange and the underground wiring system. He praised the city's growth and noted the progress in all lines observed during the Georgia reconnaissance tour.
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Southern Bell
Col
J. R. Gentry
T. R. Gentry
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Atlanta
Georgia
Athens
Col. Gentry
Southern Bell Building described for Athens project
The Southern Bell Building now being erected at Clayton and Hull streets in Athens is a three story reinforced concrete structure with a partial basement. The $28 619 contract covers a 50 by 50 foot frontage and 50 foot depth with buff brick and terra cotta trim. The building will house local and toll equipment and terminal offices plus exchange and district facilities. Completion is targeted for November 1 1916 with new equipment in service by July 1917.
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Athens
Southern Bell
Bell Telephone
Clayton and
Hull Streets
Exchange
Clayton Street
Hull Street
Clayton
Safety Pin Debate Ends in Baby Safety Concerns
Mrs. Flatbush notes a new safety pin with two grips appears resistant to dislodgement. Mrs. Bensonhurst counters that this could be dangerous if a baby swallows the pin.
Banner to Broadcast Election Returns Tuesday Night
The Banner will give full election returns Tuesday night with a leased line from political centers across the state. Reports will be displayed on a Shackelford building screen and the public is invited downtown to watch as results come in starting around eight o clock.
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Shackelford
Refuses Bill of Exceptions in Griffin Case
Judge Brand sustains the state and declines to sign the bill of exceptions in the case of former banker J W Griffin. The defense plans to seek a mandamus from the supreme court to compel the superior court judge Falvin Vincent of Oconee County. The new trial motion in the Falvin Vincent case was overruled yesterday afternoon.
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Grefin
Brand
J. W. Griffin
Supreme Court
Falvin Vincent
Oconee County Superior Court
University of Georgia opens with exams on 18 19 20 September
The 116th University of Georgia session begins September 20 with entrance examinations on the 18th 19th and 20th. The previous 1915 16 term saw 700 plus students in long courses 1100 in Summer School and 300 in the Corn Club Canning Club programs totaling about 2100 on campus.
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University of Georgia
Perry visits Athens as railroad commissioner candidate
Hon J A Perry a railroad commission member seeking re election visited Athens yesterday. He has toured most Georgia counties and is favored for a large majority. Perry a University of Georgia alumnus enjoys broad local support and a strong record.
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J. A. Perry
Railroad Commission
Col. Perry
Georgia
University of Georgia
State education pledge echoes public duty to teach
A short passage emphasizes that education belongs to the people, is supported by them, and is ready to assist those qualified to receive instruction, reflecting a civic commitment to accessible schooling.
Woman Finds Restored Health After Pinkham’s Compound
Mrs Peter Marco of North Oxford Massachusetts describes severe sleeplessness weakness indigestion and nervousness. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports renewed vitality and the birth of a healthy baby. Free medical advice is offered by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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North Oxford
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
McGregor Company Wins City YMCA Office Furnishings Contract
The McGregor Company of this city secured the contract to furnish all office furniture and fixtures for the new YMCA building. The award covers desks files chairs tables and executive office gear plus items for directors rooms. Local house submitted bids and won the award.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
McGregor Company
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the McCommons- Thompson Co
Washington St
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M’gregor Company
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Bernstein Brothers
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