Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy plan Athens convention
The Laura Rutherford chapter of the Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy outlines plans for a convention in Athens from October 24 to November 1. Delegates and alternates are named and numerous committees are formed with meetings set to prepare for the event.
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Georgia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Athens
Laura Rutherford
M. W. Welch
Mildren Rutherford
M. A. Lipscomb
Geo. D.thomas
T. W. Reed
Alex. S. Erwin
Annie E. Crawford
James Camak
M. W. Camak
Mary Hamilton
Fannie Mitchell
Revival Meetings Continue Amid Rain at First Methodist Church
In Athens the revival at the First Methodist Church proceeds despite soaking rains that halted tent use. Visiting workers Reys Neighbour Lutler and Mason draw earnest crowds, with Sunday services well attended and mid day prayers at the Y M C A drawing business men to the revival effort.
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First Methodist Church
Athens
Reys
Neighbour
Lutler
Mason
Mr. Mason
Charlotte
N. C
Athens Plans Spring Park on Courthouse Grounds
Preparations underway to establish a city park this spring using courthouse grounds. A petition to county commissioners seeks spring use and funds for wenches swings wading pools and ground improvements for next summer. The site offers recreation for children and promises a larger park and amusements in the near future.
Revival draws crowds to tent meeting with travelers
Five travelers arrived from 69 miles away for the Athens revival at the great tent meeting led by Revs Neighbour Butler and Mason. Toccoa businessman T E Simpson led a four person party to hear the preaching and singing, and plan to return for several more days.
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Neighbour
Butler
Mason
Athens
T. E. Simpson
Toccoa
Board of Education Holds First Meeting Since School Opening
The regular monthly meeting of the board of education is set for this afternoon at four o'clock in the superintendent's office at city hall. This first meeting since schools opened will tackle important matters including furnishing a list of parents and guardians of enrolled children to the mayor and council with full assistance.
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Board of Education
Feast of Tabernacle Services Set for Wednesday and Thursday
The Feast of Tabernacle services are planned for Wednesday evening at 8 15 and Thursday morning at 10 oclock. Rabbi Macht will deliver the sermon on Wednesday evening titled The Jewish People and its Mission as the board aims to ensure every name is added to the tax rolls.
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Ww’. Macht
Clarke County Superior Court Schedules Special October Term
Judge Brand calls a special Clarke county superior court term for October 7 at 10 am to handle the Athens Trust and Banking Company criminal cases and other docket items. The regular October term opens the following Monday with the grand jury, and today is the last return day for Clarke superior court filings.
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Superior Court
Clarke County
Brand
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Clarke Superior Court
Court sessions set in city council chamber court room
Judge C. H. Brand will hear the Jackson superior court motions in the city council chamber today. Visiting attorneys include Judge G. A. Johns Col. L. C. Russell Col. W. H. Quarterman of Winder Col. J. A. B. Mahaffey Col. Jerre S Ayers Ray Ray Col. Pemberton Coolet Col. A. C. Brown of Jefferson and Col. R. L. S. Smith Col. W. A. Stevenson of Commerce.
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C. H. Brand
Jackson Superior Court
G. A. Johns
L. C. Russell
W. H. Quarterman
Winder
J. A. B. Mahaffey
Jerre S Ayers
Ray & Ray
Pemberton Coolet
Col
A. C. Brown
Jefferson
R. L. S. Smith
W. A. Stevenson
Commerce
Poultry Association Meeting Set Then Future Plans
The Southern Poultry Association calls a meeting at 8 pm in City Hall to decide on holding another fall exhibition and to determine disposition of current association property if disbanding occurs. Members urged to attend for definite action on the organization’s future.
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Southern Poultry Association
Adjourned Oconee Court Term Opens Next Monday
The adjourned term of Oconee county superior court will convene at Watkinsville on Monday September 30 with substantial docket items. The grand jury and traverse jurors will be in session and Judge Brand has led courts with energy in recent months.
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Oconee
Athens veteran S H Adams dies by his own hand
Sept 7 two weeks earlier veteran citizen S H Adams formerly of Athens and Lumpkin street died at shade in yard. A note found after burial reveals he planned the act weeks earlier to avoid hindering a church meeting. He had lived in Athens, moved two years ago, and was twice married with a son.
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S. H. Adams
Athens
Lumpkin Street
Oconee
Oconee County
Adams
Thad
PUNTS AND PASSES
College gridiron notes show practice and rule changes as Carlisle rivals light up scores. Georgia Tech rental dispute over Ponce de Leon Park sparks public concern about fairness and intercollegiate athletics.
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Ponce de Leon Park
Georgia School of Technology
Tech
Atlanta
Ponce de Leon
Auburn
Clemson
Georgia
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