Athens Union Depot Vision Sparks Bold City Plan
A reader urges placing a Union depot in Athens’ business core on Broad Street between Webb and Crawford, arguing it would boost growth, support a nearby hotel project, and require a 25-member citizen commission to drive the effort. The note cites Atlanta’s depot as a model and warns against poor site choices.
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Union
Broad Street
Athens
Atlanta
Seaboard
Webb and Crawford
G. H. Hulme
Reaves
Board of Commerce
Mistrial Declared In Venable Assault Case
Yesterday Judge Cobb declared a mistrial in the ate vs GM Venable assault case after the jury deliberated without reaching an agreement. The court ordered the mistrial entered and the case restored to the docket for the next session.
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G. M. Venable
Cobb
Ate
School boys imitate barber prank at Washington Street School
University sophomores and freshmen lured by mischief inspired a hair cutting spree at Washington Street School. Students arrived with scissors and shaved several locks while others trimmed friends heads, leaving parents likely to discipline the pranksters.
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Washington Street School
Pastor Crawley Returns from Madison to Lead Oconee Street Church
Rev. W. G. Crawley comes back from Madison and will fill the pulpit at Oconee Street Church tomorrow. He assisted in the revival under Rev. A. W. Quillian and did effective work. His congregation expresses joy at his return.
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W. G. Crawley
Madison
Oconee Street Church
A. W. Quillian
Machinery falls on foot injures worker
Yesterday James Patat was moving a piece of machinery when a heavy part slipped and partly fell on his foot. The load fractured the front cement foundation and caused painful but not serious injuries. recovery will take several days before he can use the foot again.
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James Patat
Orphans Today Urges Statewide Home Work Drive
The Orphans Today campaign asks Georgians to work today for the orphans homes and to donate what they can. Contributions may be sent to any home or to Sunday school funds, promising a rich harvest for the giver.
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Wphans
Wis
Georgia
Fraternities Attract New Members At Georgia College
Greek Vetter fraternities have been active among University of Georgia students. Recruitment fills much of the first week of the college session and new members will be teased with goat rides during the initiation night.
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University of Georgia
Michael Brosco New Arrivals In Athens Hats And Silks
Michael Brosco announces new arrivals in Athens featuring ladies ready to wear hats and suits. The store promotes silk shirts and fall dress silks with prices like 49 cents and 1.00 per yard, plus taffetta silks and black taffetta silk stock. A grand line of dress goods and accessories completes the display.
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Athens
Georgia
Michael Bros, Company
Athens Postoffice Delays Federal Building Occupancy
November plans to move the Athens postoffice to the new Federal building were postponed as readiness slips. Boxes are installed and interiors take shape, but several weeks remain before occupancy. Federal court quarters may finish by the November session, though this is doubtful. Inspectors praise the interior and workmanship.
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Athens
Mectober 1St
Work Day Appeal for Georgia Industrial Home Orphans
CAPT J Fi GUNN calls a Work Day across the south to raise funds for the Georgia Industrial Home. He asks stores offices and factories to canvass for contributions today to expand capacity and support 150 children under his care. He stresses urgent needs and urges public response.
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South
Georgia
Barge Talk Sparks Snit Between Arnold and Eisisepsaipa
Terse report notes a heated exchange aboard the barge involving Arnold and Eisisepsaipa amid tense docking talks. No injuries reported, authorities urged calm while negotiations continued.
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MM. Arnold
Water Shortage Threatens Regions After Drought
The long drought has caused rivers to run very low in this section. Middle River is nearly as low as during last year’s drought, with the riverbed visible at low water. Unless rain arrives soon, great inconvenience is expected in many directions.
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Middle River
Funeral of Capt Eberhart at Presbyterian Church
Yesterday afternoon at four o clock the funeral for Capt Edward P Eberhart was held at the Presbyterian church. The service drew many friends as the choir sang Lead Kindly Light and Rock of Ages. Dr J W Walden preached a moving sermon paying tribute to the deceased. The pallbearers were the deacons and the casket was borne to the hearse.
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Presbyterian Church
Edward P. Eberhart
Maggie P. Johnson
C. M. Snelling
May Walden
T. 8. Mell
Joe Morton
Isaac S. Hopkins
First Methodist Church
Henry F. Fort
Commerce
J. W. Walden
Pain's Fireworks Exhibit for Port Arthur Battle
Mr T N Newkirk of New York for Pain's Fireworks Co toured the city seeking a contract with the Northeast Georgia Fair Association to stage a mammoth fall display. The exhibit will feature the Port Arthur fall and the Mukden battle, touted as one of the best by Pain's and eagerly anticipated locally.
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T. N. Newkirk
New York
The
Pain's Fireworks Co
Merchants warned against grabbing pedestrians near stores
Notice warns merchants it is unlawful to seize or pull people into their stores or places of business. It states that future offenses will be vigorously dealt with under the law and is issued by Jon N. McKa, Chief of Pellin.
Cotton movement accelerates as season opens with record early receipts
The cotton season opens with remarkable speed as three weeks bring receipts over twelve thousand bales. Ginners struggle to keep up while farmers claim much of the crop has already been picked and markets show a shorter than expected season. Official tallies compare 1905-06 and 1904-05 with notable increases in wagon and railroad receipts and stock on hand.
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Athens
Ponce de Leon Comedy Company Opens Three Night Run
The Ponce De Leon Comedy Company led by Dorothy Wallace and Joseph J. Winters begins a three nights engagement at the new opera house Thursday September 28. The troupe of 18 with band and orchestra presents all new plays and high class specialties in a varied entertainment program. The Girl From Tempering is featured with a special matinee Saturday.
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Ponce de Leon
Dorothy Wallace
Joseph J. Winters
New Opera House
Waters Brings Osteopathic Practice to Athens
Athens welcomes Dr W G Waters osteopathic physician who arrives to open an office and serve the community Mrs Fannie Long Taylor hosts friends at Jester Flats Prince avenue downtown Athens residents ready to show support for the new practitioner
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W. G. Waters
Premiums for Colt Sired by Meadow King
A silver cup will be awarded as premium for the best colt sired by Meadow King. The event lists Colts to be judged on October 8. Organizing details mention JON Wirttamban as a point of contact.
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Meadow King
Jon
Wirttamban
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