Greater Northeast Georgia Fair Should Be Held Again
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association should stage another fair this year to boost Athens business and advertise the city. Rome alumni of the University of Georgia, led by Col and Mrs Lindsay Johnson, and Col John Graves discussed the university's future, with plans for an alumni association and several addresses to boost support for the fair and local economic growth.
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Northeast Georgia Fair Association
University of Georgia
Rome
J. Lindsay Johnson
Rome Tribune
Lindsay Johanson
John Temple Graves
Atlanta
Col. Johnson
Georgia
Col. Graves
Alfa Thave
Atheny
Mrs Alexander Praises Dr King’s New Life Pills in Cary
Mrs Alexander of Cary Maine says Dr King’s New Life Pills are the best remedy she has tried for keeping the stomach liver and bowels in order. Gauranteed by W J Smith & Bro H B Palmer & Sons druggists. Col and Mrs Johnson issue 130 invitations for a meeting to raise enthusiasm for the olf University.
San Francisco In Crisis Amid Devastating Fire
Reports from San Francisco describe a blaze beyond control spreading through the city as winds fan the flames. Water outages and exhausted residents hinder relief while hundreds of thousands are left homeless and millions in losses are anticipated. Government aid and widespread fundraising sweep the nation.
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San Francisco
Ed O'Farrell
Thig City
Messrs. W. D., C. J
A. H. O'Farrell
Dra. N. G
W. M. Slaughter
Postal Telegraph Company
City
Postal
CAGE YESTERDAY IN SUPERIOR COURT
A Superior Court session yesterday centered on the Brooks versus Camak case concerning the sale of stock in the Athens Manufacturing Company. The proceedings featured Col H C Peeples of Atlanta and Cash Dr H C White with counsel from Palmer and Son and Lipscomb. The article notes a broader political context with a gubernatorial campaign seen as nearing an eruption due to campaign actions.
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Empire State Chemical
Michael Bros. Co
Jess Darwithe
Talmadge Bros. & Co
CAB
Billups Phinizy
Brooks Vs Camak
Ladies Hebrew Renew
Society 1000
Superior Court
Mre
M.W. Welch
Athens 500
Col. H. C. 600
Peeples
Atlanta
Htis
Federal Court Opens in New Building Monday
The Talad States onner will convene in this city next Monday morning the 23rd with a large docket. Judge Newman and court officials arrive Sunday from Atlanta. The session will occupy the week, meeting in the new federal court building described as well appointed.
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Talad
Onner
Newman
Atlanta
Federal Court
Funeral for Dr. D. D. Quillian at First Methodist Church
Funeral Thursday at four at First Methodist for Dr. D D Quillian. Floral tributes include harp wreath and wreaths from city doctors and women’s missionary society. Clergy Rev W G Crawley and Dr I S Hopkins lead prayers and sermon. Knights of Pythias lodge attend. Burial at Oconee cemetery. Business men’s fair expected to be a success this fall.
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D. D. Quillian
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
A. W. Dozier
Devoree Hunnicutt
Tom Comer
D. L. Earnest
T. F. Green
Cobb Lampkin
J. N. Webb
D. F. Miller
Board of Stewards
Messrs
D. C. Barrow
A. C. Fears
T. H. Dozier
A. H. Hodgson
E. R. Hodgson
T. Huggins
J. A. Hunnicutt
J. 8. King
R. L. Moss
J. D. Moss
J. R. Crane
W. G. Crawley
Oconee Street Methodist Church
I. S. Hopkins
Dr. Hopkins
Hopking
J. 8. Bryan
Athens
St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Quillian
Oconee Cemetery
Oconee County Political Run For Legislature Heats Up
Candidates in Oconee county push for the legislature as primary date nears three contenders are active. J H Lowe of High Shoals and Pink Elder of Goshen are expected to run with strong local support. all candidates are noted as respected citizens and potential capable representatives.
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Oconee County
Oconee
Fleeman Trial Set This Week in Lexington
An Oglethorpe grand jury has indicted J Crawford Fleeman for a murder on his property. Fleeman pleads self defense and will be defended by H C Tuck Sibley McWhorter and Col Paul Brown as the case is called in Lexington this week.
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Oglethorpe County
J. Crawford Fleeman
Mr. Fleeman
Lexington
Fun
H. C. Tuck
Sibley & McWhorter
Union Point
Lexinton
Col. Paul Brown
Injunction Granted Over Rail Line Land Dispute
Hon H B West returned from Atlanta where he appeared before Judge C H Brand of the Western circuit for an injunction in favor of Lee M Lavender against the Gainesville Midland Railway Company enjoining crossing his lands in Jackson county. Judge Brand granted the injunction and set May 2 for hearing at Lawrenceville. This marks the first objection by property owners to the Jefferson to Athens line and an adjustment is hoped.
Campaign for Foster Opens District Tour and Speeches
Judge Fred C. Foster heads a district campaign plan visiting all counties in the area to speak at the opera house on Wednesday. He will outline his platform and likely participate in joint debates with opponents before the primaries.
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Fred C. Foster
Congress
Opera House
Ana Wageorsa
Franklin
Foster
Cemetery plans for beautification before memorial day
Cemetery chairman S. C. Barrow and city engineer Capt. J. W. Barnett reviewed Oconee Cemetery with aims to beautify the grounds. The city council decided to devote the entire street force for one or two days to make needed improvements.
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Yesteras
Dorsey
S.C. Barrow
Oconee Cemetery
J. W. Barnett
Assault by Horton at Dr Jago residence shocks town
Yesterday afternoon Joe Horton, a Black man, assaulted Lula Moore the cook at Dr T B Jago’s residence, flourished a safety item, chased by City Marshal Brooks and carpenter Hanson, captured after a three block chase and taken to the city prison. Lula Moore serves as a witness in a related court case and her actions are under scrutiny.
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Joe Horton
T.B. Jago
Lula Moore
Brooks
Hanson
Horton
Dr. Jago
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured In Athens Health Ad
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments with a testimonial from Mrs. B. H. Hemphill of 311 Prince Avenue Athens. It claims relief from back pain and insomnia, notes availability through H. R. Palmer & Sons and Foster-Milburn Co. as sole US agents, and urges readers to remember the brand. The closing line mentions an executive committee and ends with garbled text.
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Dean
Athens
Doan
H. Hemphill
Prince Avenue
H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Verdict Against the Road Over Forest Fire Claim
In Clarke Superior Court Judge T. B. Mell presided as Mrs. C. W. Cooper sued Seaboard Air Line Railway Co. claiming its engine set fire to her forested farm. The jury returned a verdict against the road for 200 dollars. The afternoon docket noted Brooks v Camak set for Superior Court with Judge Howell Cobb. Also an employment ad offered travel work with 250000 capital, pay 1072 yearly, expenses advanced.
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Clarke Inperior Court
Mell
C. W. Cooper
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
Seaboard Road
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Olf University
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Athens Banner
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Socedos
Banner
George C. Pardee
Athena
Crampton Dubois
Mutual Life Industrial Association
Mobile
Wilbur
P. Funkenstein
Cage
H. C. White
H. R. Palmer & Son
F. A. Lipscomb
A.H. Talmadge
C. B. Griffith
Ang GU Puma
Business Men's Fair
Fleeman
L. M. Lavender
Gainesville Midland
Ghage
Rahs
Jose
Howell Cobb
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