Chamber of Commerce Denies Backing Commission Bill
An Athens Georgia debate over a commission form of government reveals mass meetings, a 12 member drafting committee, and questions about closed door changes. A. C. Erwin, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, clarifies the organization will not support or oppose the bill and stresses its business focus.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
A. C. Erwin
Herald
Andrew C. Erwin
Athens Chamber of Commerce
One-Man Rule Fears In Commission Government Push
The local campaign for a commission form of government stirs fear of centralized power. Petitions circulated and articles published explain the plan. Citizens worry a single commissioner could control police licensing and near-beer sales, preferring the existing nine-man brewery oversight.
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Stron
Seaborn Wright
The Gilded Fool Replaces Reddy the Mail Girl
The Norman Field players cancel Reddy the Mail Girl at the Colonial due to illness and switch to The Gilded Fool. Oscar Bees demands back pay, garnishment pursues ticket receipts, yet manager Carney settles before action. Field says differences with Bees are explainable and promptly paid.
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Norman Field Players
Colonial
Norman Field
Oscar B. Bees
Mr. Field
Young Bees
Carney
Field
University Magazine Moves Staff to Peabody Library
The Georgian editorial board relocates its office to the Peabody Library in line with the Georgia spirit of progress at the university. Weekly meetings will be held there, after years in Old College, due to space constraints and better facilities. Librarian Duncan Burnet granted permission for the move.
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Georgia
Peabody Library
Old College
Duncan Burnet
Arrival of Madame Polier for Athens Millinery
Informs the ladies of Athens and vicinity that Madame Polier has taken charge of the Millinery Department. A Paris fashions designer and maker offers new fall hats and artistic millinery from New York. Opening days are Thursday September 18 through Saturday September 20 for inspection.
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Athens
Ee Polier
Madame Polier
Paris
New York
Presbytery meeting opens near Jefferson with staff report
The Athens Presbytery semi annual session began at Thyatira church near Jefferson. Rev Howerton preached, followed by conference. Attendees include Revs Cartledge McPhail and local leaders. Magazine interest rose last year with many new contributors. Georgian staff listed for term ending Feb 1914.
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Jefferson, Ga
Athens
Thyatira Church
Jefferson
Howerton
E. L. Hill
J. Cartledge
J. D. McPhail
Messrs
H. H. Linton
J. M. Hodgson
C. H. Newton
Dean Snelling
John D. Wade
H. Hoyt Whelchel
Victor Victor
Calvin George
Richard N. Schwab
Geo. B. Barrett
Lewis A. Pinkussohn
Milward W. Martin
Joseph Nathan
Dedication Service At Young Women’s Christian Association
On Sunday afternoon at the Young Women’s Christian Association there will be a 5 o'clock dedication of the new athletic building. Rev E L Hill will speak on church and YWCA relations. Mayor H J Rowe will note the organization’s community value. E R Hodgson Jr of the YMCA will send greetings. Judge Andrew Cobb, legal advisor to the YWCA, will share his views on the work accomplished and future duties. Mrs F A Lipscombe, the president, will preside. A cordial invitation is extended to all city residents to attend.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
E. L. Hill
Young Women's Christian Associaton
H. J. Rowe
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
Young Men’s Christian Association
Andrew Cobb
Lucy Cobb Institute Opens Fall Term For Girls
Lucy Cobb Institute opened its regular fall term with a chapel service, scripture reading, song, and prayer. The old school for young ladies reports a gratifying opening with many students expected to attend next week as the term begins in earnest.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Lucy Cobb
Widow Lady Changes Mind About Matrimonial Ad
A Georgia widow Mrs. Shumate of Whitesburg twice sought a husband through a matrimonial ad in the Banner. She later asked that the notice be not published. The ad had already circulated statewide and a blue-penciled copy existed when the countermanding order arrived, echoing the fabled letter that came too late.
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Shumate
Whitesburg
Carroll County
Georgia
Athens
Athens Horses in Birmingham
Mr. Henry Culp leaves this morning for Birmingham with two fine horses to take part in the races next week. Athens horses have never failed to make good and this year ought not to prove an exception. Wanted two automobiles to overhaul at once. Sparks Val. Co. 1t.
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Henry Culp
Birmingham
Athens
Sparks Val. Co
Ketron joins Georgia to boost 1920s grid return
Ketron known as Fighting Ket in Congress circles and Big Ket in football arrives at University of Georgia to oversee team building. He will lead construction of the squad as athletic board weighs rescheduling two or three games in Athens. John Henderson returned in uniform. Malone and Paddock may hurry home to aid plans. Practices to begin after this week with cuts and scrimmages.
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Ketron
Ket
Big Ket
National Capitol
Potomac
Red and Black
University of Georgia
Georgia
South
Athens
Dahlonega
Athletics
John Henderson
Malone
Paddock
An American Girl at the Majestic Elevates Lehr Company
Ina Lehr's company presents An American Girl at the Majestic with strong acting and fine specialties. The second act features stunning gowns and a top vaudeville-style specialty by Mr and Mrs Jack Lowery. The troupe is described as all artists and a Majestic winner. matinee today targets children.
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Ina-Lehr
Majestic
Miss Lehr
Jack Lowery
The
Majestic Matinee Lets Kids In With Coupon
A coupon and five cents admit any child under 12 to today’s Majestic matinee by the Ina Lehr Stock Company. Show starts at 4 30 sharp.
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Majestic
Gee Ina-Lehr Stock Company
Citizens Bank Makes Splendid Showing in Local Report
The Citizens Bank & Trust Company of this city posts a strong showing with capital stock of 50000, total resources at 223823.93, undivided profits over 8000, and individual deposits well above 100000. Also notes market offerings of fresh green corn, shelled peas, ripe tomatoes, and string beans.
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Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Arnold & Abney
Remarkable Open Day Attendance At Athens Schools
Athens city public schools opened with 230 more students than a year ago. White schools showed gains across all eight, two of three colored schools rose, and Remarkable High School reported a rare promotion record with 70 of 71 seventh graders entering first class. White enrollment yesterday reached 1,554 up from 1,305. colored schools totaled 676 vs 695 previously, yielding a net increase of 230.
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Athens City
Bond
Thehigh School
E. B. Mell
Inc
Oconee St
College Ave
Baxter St
Meigs St
Nantahala Ave
East Athens
O Nantahala Ave
E. Athens
Newtown
W. Athens
Aes
Judge West defends city court salary against county board
Judge Henry S. West of Athens replies to the county commissioners for refusing the salary increase authorized by the legislature. He traces salary history from 1899 grand jury fixes to 1911 GA fixation, defending his continued pay and noting changes in law and succession during Cobb’s term. He argues the board misstates facts and asserts the True sequence of events and authority.
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Henry S. West
City Court of
Athens
County Board of Commissioners
Banner
West
Clarke
Cobb
Grand Jury
General Assembly
Clarke County
Senate
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Reelman
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Presbytery
Secker
Lucy Cobb Has! JR
Eagle
Washington
Red
Black
Ina-Lehr CO
Citizens Banking CO
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