Athens Guards to send 30 men to Manassas encampment
Thirty members of the Athens Guards are chosen to represent Georgia at the Manassas military meet in September. Col. Thomason oversees the Georgia quota and Capt. W. A. Capps will command the company from Athens, with selections from Conyers to complete fifty. The unit will undergo intense training to reach peak condition.
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Athens Guards
Manassas
Virginia
Thomason
Georgia
Athens
Conyers
W. A. Capps
Capps
Oldest Mule in North Georgia Dies in Athens
A familiar animal, believed to be the oldest mule in Georgia, died yesterday morning in Athens. The mule, once owned by Mr. W N White, pulled a U S Mail wagon for many years and later lived with Alf Haynes’ son. Estimates of age vary from twenty to thirty, but he was a city legend known for kicking when struck and drawing amusement from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
W.N. White
Posers
Alf Haynes
Athens
Special Meetings of Epworth League at First Methodist Church
A business meeting of the Epworth League announced special Sunday evening gatherings at First Methodist Church during August. The events feature special music and aim to be the most engaging yet, inviting all to attend.
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Epworth League
First Methodist
League
Paving Work in Progress Near Main Road Intersection
Paving is rapidly progressing on the city street with blocks laid near the intersection. In a few days the work will be completed and the street will be opened for traffic, marking the final paving on a route leading to country roads and boosting local commerce.
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Trae
Nominations Windiana Nominations Windiana
The Democratic state convention at Indianapolis adopted a platform and nominated a state ticket. Alonzo Green Smith presided as permanent chairman. Delegates from May 12 returned, continuing the same slate and committee selections from the first session. The slate lists Edward J. Fogarty as secretary of state, D. F. Allen as treasurer, and J. R. Riggs as auditor, with locations in South Bend Frankfort Sullivan Indianapolis.
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Edward J. Fogarty
South Bend
D. F. Allen
Frankfort
J. R. Riggs
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Ind
Alonzo Green Smith
Sesson
Another Benefit Game To Be Played On Campus
A ladies auxiliary of the YMCA plans a Wednesday afternoon baseball benefit. City league regulars, eight wins in ten, will form the teams. Admission is twenty five cents to aid bathroom improvements. Teams and details to be announced.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Aein
Wil
Bishop Potter Opens The Subway Tavern In New York
Bishop Henry C. Potter opened The Subway Tavern a reform saloon offering pure liquor and food at low prices under moral conditions. He called it a major social movement to provide a meeting place for those lacking clubs and criticized the liquor situation while urging support for the venture. The event concluded with a doxology.
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New York
Henry C. Potter
Potter
Old Village
The
Republic
Bishop Fotter
Reid and Cato Held on Murder Charge
Statesboro Ga Aug 3 The coroner's jury returns a verdict charging Will Cato and Paul Reid with the murder of Henry R Hodges and his family last Thursday night. The investigation yielded no new facts and pointed to Cato and Reid as the guilty parties. The case has stirred local tension and prompted the cancellation of the old soldiers reunion. The wife of Paul Reid confessed the double murder and arson motive was robbery. The couple killed Hodges family with an iron brace and a lamp when confronted digging for money.
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Statesboro
Will Cato
Paul Reid
Henry R. Hodges
Cato
Reid
D. Q. Stanford
J. N. Akins
I. Jb. Smith
J. C. Crumby
Jasper Mallard
Harrison Akins
J. C. Jones
Savannah
Hodges
Pocahontas Lodge Installs Officers
Po cahontas lodge of Red Men installed its officers on Tuesday night and enjoyed a social session afterward. Officers listed include Myrtle Poss Pocahontas Goldie Eberhart Rosa Alexander Councillors J L Thomas Weenona Nellie Dean Will T Dean Councillor Keeper of the Rec ent Sallie Esco Collector of the Wampum A W Vess Keeper of Wampum Prophetess Blanche Saye Powhatan Mr O P Eberhart
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Pocahontas Lodge of Red Men
The
Myrtle Poss
Wampum
A. W. Vess
Blanche Saye
Powhatan
O. P. Eberhart
End of Bitter Fight Ends in Revival by Cure
DuPont Georgia resident J F Hughes recounts a long struggle with a right lung ailment and abecess. After doctors gave up, he used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with quick improvement and full recovery. It cures coughs colds throat and lung troubles and is guaranteed by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bros Drug Store. Trial bottles free.
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J. F. Hughes
DuPont
Dr. King
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro’s
Vardaman Snub Explained By Payne
Washington explains why the name Vardaman was rejected for a Mississippi post office. Timberville was chosen after a department inquiry and a vile article about Theodore Roosevelt’s mother prompted the decision. Vardaman denies wrongdoing and defends his relatives against attacks.
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Calhoun County
Mississippi
Vardaman
Daily Clarion-Ledger
Jackson
Miss
United States
Timberville
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Drunken Men on Railroad Cars Passes in Georgia
Atlanta August 3 The senate passed a bill by Mr Clements to make entering a coach while intoxicated on steam or electric railroads a misdemeanor in Georgia 25 to 2 Amendments softened the law by defining disorderly conduct and limiting inoperability within incorporated cities The measure now awaits further action.
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Atlanta
Clements
Georgia
Senate
Matthews
Central of Georgia declares dividend on second issue
Savannah August 3 The Central of Georgia railroad for the first time since its organization declared a dividend on its second income bonds. Six percent on preferred bonds and two percent on second bonds amounting to 240 000 in total, payable October 1. Directors including Evan P. Howell and J W English reported an excellent year with special economy in management.
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Savannah
Central of Georgia Railroad
Evan P. Howell
J. W. English
Atlanta
Winder to Erect Fine New Hotel
Winder Georgia August 3 It is reported a local stock company bought the property at the corner of Athens and Broad streets from Mr Darden of Atlanta The property sold for 6000 cash and a first class up to date hotel is planned The large wooden building will be torn down and construction begun The Methodist church has been moved to the rear for a forthcoming new 10000 church and construction will start at once
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Winder
J. C. DeLaperriere
Athens
Broad Streets
Darden
Atlanta
Ill Health the Cause of Death by Own Action in Clarkesville
Clarkesville Ga Aug 3 David Bently an elderly resident near Ayersville has died by suicide. Longstanding illness including asthma and insomnia preceded the act. After nightfall his son found him hanging by a chain from a beam in a shop, and efforts to rouse him failed.
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Clarkesville
David Bently
Ayersville
Wife cured of sick headache by stomach and liver tablets
A New London New York man states his wife suffered for years from sick headache and found relief after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She now weighs more and works well. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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Chamberlain
Gee. E. Wright
New London
New York
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. 3. Smith & Bro
L. F. Andrews
Des Moines, Iowa
W. J. Smith & Bro
Professor Hooper Returns From Germany
Professor William D. Hooper of the University has returned to Athens after a year of study in Berlin and Gottingen Germany. He will resume his chair in the schools of ancient languages at the opening of the university in September and receive a hearty welcome from the faculty and former students.
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William D. Hooper
University
Germany
Athens
Hooper
Berlin
Gottingen
Marietta Grants Street Railway to Atlanta Interurban
The Marietta city council approved permission for the Atlanta Interurban Railway to build and operate a street and suburban railway on Marietta streets. Work must be completed within six months under the city engineer's supervision, with other street railway ordinances reaffirmed. This paves the way for an early Marietta Atlanta link.
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Marietta
Atlanta Interurban Railway Company
Atlanta
Dr DeWitt Miller Lectured On Self Governing Republic
Dr DeWitt Miller spoke on the self sufficiency of the Republic to a captivated audience on Wednesday. The Summer School faculty met Tuesday and discussed next year’s plans and improvements without taking action. They proposed an earlier schedule, broader advertising to attract more teachers, and continued certification for attending instructors.
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DeWitt Miller
University Summer School
DeWitt Witch Hazel Balm Ad Emphasizes Brand Name
An advertisement urges buyers to seek DeWitt on every box of Witch Hazel Balve. It touts the balm as pure for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles and notes counterfeits have appeared. The genuine product is EB C DeWitt Co Chicago and sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
EB. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
A Prediction Of Coming Death
Dawson Georgia August 3 T L Gay former town marshal Ollapaha Ga was struck dead by lightning near Dawson Sunday afternoon He was 23 and had predicted his days were numbered He visited relative J T Britt six miles west and said he would not live a month longer He showed money for a desired burial The bolt struck on the porch tearing his clothes and pockets the remains were sent to Allapaha for interment Monday.
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Dawson
T. L. Gay
Ollapaha
Mr. Gay
J. T. Britt
Monthly Report of Industrial Home Meeting Audits August
The Bessie Mell Industrial Home held its regular monthly meeting on Monday August 1 at 6 oclock. Secretary Miss Flanigen read the minutes while treasurer Mia Alice Adams reported receipts and disbursements including balance July 1 32.84 dues 3.25 rent 13.50 garment sales 2.00 total 76.59 expeditures 10.00 needy disbursements 26 balance on hand 449 material for hands 24.00 notes on hands per week and total recipients not fully specified. Mrs Alice Adams and Mrs J S Noland appointed as visitors for river and East Athens side respectively. RuthERFORD
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Bessie Mell
Garmenta
Alice Adams
East Athens
One Minute Cough Cure for Summer Cold Promoted
An 19th century advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for a summer cold. It claims to clear phlegm, reduce inflammation, and strengthen lungs and bronchial tubes, especially for children. The ad warns of potential pneumonia if untreated and notes pleasant taste and harmlessness. Sold by all druggists.
LaKatte Named Georgia State Printer for Two Years
Atlanta August 2 M T La Hatte will serve as state printer of Georgia for two years starting the first Tuesday in August. The appointment follows a bid review by the state printing commission which considered six bids for the state's work. This ends a long period of holding by George W Harrison of Franklin Printing and Publishing Company.
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Atlanta
M. T. la Hatte
Georgia
State Sprinting Commission
George W. Harrison
Franklin Printing and Publishing Company
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Conyers Company
North Georgia
Wray Street
Windiana
Bishop Potter
Hood
Pocahontas Lodge
Scoun
Kate Poss
Payne
Washington
Mestrs. Perry
Shelton
Verry
Central of Georgia
W. C. Hooper
Dewitt Mller
Allapha
Allapaha
Monthly Report Industrial Home
M. Rutherford
M. T. Lakatte
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