Notice of Bond Elections for Athens Water and Sewer Works
The City of Athens announces bond elections in 1908 to raise funds for water works and sewerage improvements. Voters will decide on issuing up to 35000 or 40000 dollars in bonds, with 4.5 percent interest, maturing in thirty years, and semiannual interest. Elections scheduled in April with polls 9 AM to 4 PM, in multiple wards. The notices specify voting options For Water Works Improvement Bonds or Against Water Works Improvement Bonds.
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Athens
City of
Oconee
Code of Georgia Ofreyb
W. L. Wood
Sach
Enid
Colmcil
WL. Wood
Markets Review of Cotton and Liverpoo Market Quotes
In New York April 9 1908 ruling quotations show steady tone for cotton with middling at about 10.15 cents on contract closures for January February and March. Liverpoool market quotations include open and close figures for January March April May June and beyond with values around 4.99 to 6.19 for various month pairings. The column ends with an advertisement for a digestive remedy claiming relief from dyspopeia indigestion sour stomach belching gas and nervous headache.
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New York Cotton
New York
Soret Pee Ree
Liverpost Market
Open Closaj
Ee Cee
Canvass Moves Through Atlanta To Promote Georgia U
President Uneh Wallace of the Georgia School Club began a canvass visiting Boys High School Peacock's School for Boys and Marist College, then Donald Fraser at Decatur and the Georgia Military Academy at College Park. He will discuss college attendance before fall with students and hand out club literature as the fund reaches 125 dollars with local donors.
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Uneh
Wallace
Georgia Shool Club
Jett
Affinii
Boys’ High School
Peacock's School For Boys
Marist College
Donald Fraser
Decamore
Georgia Military Academy
College Park
University of Georg
Athinta al Ifunds
Atlanta
Joe Brown Club Formed in Waycross Georgia
The Ware county Joe Brown Club was organized last night with Corman Sweat as president and Captain R. B. Mallard as secretary. The group has over 500 Waycross members and plans a unified front for Mr. Brown, while neighboring Charlton shows strong support for Hoke Smith, with minimal votes expected in Folkston and the county on June 4.
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Waycross
Ware County
Joe Brown
Corman Sweat
R. B. Mallard
Eluc
Mr. Brown
Charlton
Wore
Hoke Smith
Folkston
Managers Appointed for Bond Election in Four Wards
At a council meeting last night, election managers were named and polling places set for the bond issue to fund sewers and water works. In Ward 1 polls open at 9 am in the Swift building on Foundation Street with Weatherford, Nai Dootsan, and Patat named. Ward 2 polls at City Hall with Pak jtner, McMahan, and Stone. Ward 3 polls in the Windser Hotel basement with Griffeth, Beatt, and Whitehead. Ward 4 polls at the courthouse with Camak, Conway, and Puller. Polls close at 4 pm.
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Nuillbvers
Swift
Foundry Street
Messrs
Woc
Weatherford
Wi Nai Dootsan
Fos. Patat
Pak Jtner
Acm
Bankrupt Cases in Receiver's Hands
Messrs Upson and J J td spent yesterday at Comer on legal business Col Upson is the receiver for the Steevns Co first recently adjudged bankrupt An inventory of the stock was made and other matters pertaining to the business were disposed of Mr Hull was appointed receiver for J B Stevens former president of that company by Mr Upson for the purpose of holding his estate responsible for the debts of the firm Mr Hull will proceed at once to take vehicle of the estate.
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Upson
J. J. Td
Comer
Col. Upson
Steevns Co
Nile
Hull
J. B. Stevens
Death of the Little Babe In Carlton
The five months old daughter Terrer, the baby of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Turner, died Wednesday night at the grandmother's home in Carlton after a brief illness. The bereaved mother is in a desperate condition. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at Mrs Goolsby's residence in Carlton with services conducted by Rev E L Hill pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city.
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Carlton
Martha Goolsby ‘Terrier
Joseph W. Turner
Miss Claude Dowdy Dies in Winterville Ga
Winterville Ga April 9 Miss Claude Dowdy died at two o'clock this morning after a bout with pneumonia in January. She was the eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs RT Dowdy and leaves two brothers Gordon C Dowdy of Athens and R L Dowdy and two sisters Ruby and Helen Dowdy of Winterville. Funeral will be Friday morning with interment in Winterville cemetery.
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Winterville
Claude Dowdy
RT. Dowdy
Dowdy
Methodist Church
Gordon C. Dowdy
Athens
R. L. Dowdy
Ruby
Helen Dowdy
Winterville Cemetery
For Sale Two Farm Horses by Wiggins & Son Athens GA
For sale two farm horses by J.11 Wiggins & Son in Athens Georgia. Cash or on time terms offered.
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Wiggins & Son
Athens, Ga
Madison County Notables Visit City Featured Farmers
Judge Be Martin and F Maxwell, leading Madison county farmers, spent yesterday in the city. The pair, respected for public service and local enterprise, are noted for their influence in county affairs and their strong support of Governor Joseph. Local chatter notes their prominence in farming and civic life.
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Madison County
Martin
F Maxwell
Madison
Marthe
Joseph
Beedleng
Cobb Souny
Bond Issue Allowed for Savannah Athens Rail Line
Atlanta officials report the railroad commission approved George M. Brinson of Brinson Huffreld Co to issue 100000 first mortgage bonds for a 180 mile line from Savannah to Athens. Only two commissioners present recommended action. final vote expected this morning. The company will have 250000000 in stock and plans to issue bonds to local subscribers in counties along the line. Brinson cites 30 miles already built and ongoing work, noting he began before the Depression and will finish the project.
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Atlanta, Ga
Railroad Commission
George M. Brinson
Brinson Huffreld Co
Savannah
Athens
Brinson
Efingham County
Tan
Royal Arcanum Grand Council Session Draws Delegates
The Georgia Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum will convene in Avanta next Wednesday with delegates from across the state. Oconee county will be represented by George W. McDorman and HS West, with McDorman on the finance committee and West as fristae PS. The gathering aims to discuss council matters and regional affairs.
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Georgia Clarke County
W Bailey
Fannie
Martha L. Mary B
Ruth
Elizabeth PD
Well Bailey
Wow. Bailey
Salt County
B. Wingfield
Grand Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Avanta
Akd
Messrs
George W. McDorman
HS. West
Oconee Council
Mr. McDorman
Ste West
Fristae
Petition Seeks Opening of Two City Streets and Park Land
Local property owners led by B G Waktehead and others presented a petition to the mayor and council. They offer to dedicate land for two new streets from Bloomfield and from a point on Cloverhurst to Lumpkin, plus a four hundred twelve hundred foot park strip along the Brittain branch, with streets to be graded by the city. Committee to investigate and report back.
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Messrs
B.G. Waktehead
Po O D. Hardiman
BP. C. Vanatter
B.J. Hondurant
T. BE. Mitchell
Bloomfield Street
Cloverhurst Avenue
Baxter Street
First
T. L. Mitchell
KE. G. White
Lumpkin Street
Miss Marguerite Vonderan a rising Bethany teacher
Miss Marguerite Vonderan daughter of W. P. Vonderan of this city has become noted as principal of Bethany school in Morgan county. Her institute lecture on History impressed County School Commissioner F. L. Florence who had it published. Her clear methods aid young pupils in grasping history through prior training and render heavier facts easier to assimilate.
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Marguerite Vonderan
W. P. Vonderan
Bethany School
Morgan County
Vonderau
F. L. Florence
Vonderall
Correction on War Story From The Civil War Feud
A Virginia reader debunks a Northern account claiming Col Rockford captured Col Mosby and other exploits. He cites Col Mosby’s claims of never playing cards or being a Mason and notes a 1864 night shooting where he used a false name, demanding accurate war reporting.
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Athens Banner
Atlanta Journal
New York
Col. Rockford
John 8. Mosby
Col Mosby
Col. Mosby
Mosby
Ben
Mason
W. B. Gonway
Huggins China Advertises Spring Paint Sale
The ad asks if readers will paint this spring and offers barn roof and house paints, white lead, linseed oil, brushes, and related supplies from Huggins China.
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Huggins
Huggins China House
State University Professors Recognized by Carnegie Fund
Andrew Carnegie planned a further 5 million dollars in 5 percent bonds to extend retirement benefits to eligible professors at state institutions. The Carnegie foundation, begun in 1905 with a 10 million dollar bond fund, pays pensions to professors retired after 25 years or aged 65 with 15 years service, excluding state or sectarian schools. The offer hinges on state legislative approval and governor support. ads for household goods follow the finance notes.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Foundation
Carnegie
National Association of State Universities
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Canad
New Foundland
Serview
Gentle and Effective Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Manitoba editor praises Chamberlain's tablets for digestive relief and clears the head with a gentle action. Price 25 cents. Samples free from H R Palmer and Sons Warren J Smith and Bro L P Canning B C McEvoy Orr Drug Company Athens Ga.
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Manitoba
Chamberlain
Lfe
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
B.C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Company
Athens
Surrender of Lee Remembered on Anniversary
Washington April 9 marks the 43rd anniversary of General Grant accepting General Robert E Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House. The act signaled the end of the Civil War and the Confederacy’s collapse. The scene drew wide respect for Lee’s conduct, with few survivors remaining, including General Joshua L Chamberlain who led the Union parade.
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Washington, D. C
Grant
Army of
Appomattox
Josiua T. Chamberlain
Massachusetts
Gener Lee
Fragmented Odds and Ends Note Kidney Cure Ad
A jumble of quips and fragments touches on love poverty and social habits. It includes a brief promotion for Foley's Kidney Cure claiming early signs of trouble and prevention of Bright's disease and diabetes. The ad aims to catch readers with quick lines and a product pitch.
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Tle
Foley
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Georgia
Clarke County
Board of County Commissioners of Roads
Athens and
Thile’s
Larwick
A. M. Suddeth
Board of Commissiaores of
State of Georgia
Joan B. Gamble
J. BE. Barnett
F. Barnett
Mattie W. Winter
Henry A Winter
B. Wingprield
JOE Brown Club
Messrs. Upson and Hull
Nfant
Joe Turner
Commission
Royal Arcanum Grand Council
M. Vonderan
Teachers’ Institute
Paul Heyman
Chattanooga
Tenn
Gallagher & O’gara
S. Hartman
Nashville
Apd
Lee
Connecticut
Apel
Phe
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