No Local Taxation Defeated in Clarke County Vote
Clarke County voters rejected a local school tax levy for seven months and failed to reach a two thirds majority. Only Sandy Creek district reported a delayed vote, with 118 against and 105 for local taxation. Buck Branch, near Winterville, favored a local system and will likely establish one.
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Clarke County
Athens
Actuols
Friends of
Sandy Creek
Buck Branch
Bradberry
Kenney
Princeton
Georgia Factory
Winterville
Cliff Walker Jr Died Yesterday in Monroe
Clifford Jr five year old son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Walker died at their Monroe home yesterday morning from diphtheria after a short illness. He was the only child. Funeral was held yesterday at five o clock in Monroe. The Walker family are frequent visitors to Athens and have many friends there. Local sympathy pours out to the heartbroken parents.
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Clifford Jr
Clifford Walker
Monroe
J. U
T. H. Dozier, Jr
Walker
Sen
Athens
Howard speaks to large Comer crowd in last night's meeting
A Good crowd gathered at Comer for Prom Priday's banner event. Congressman Howard, an Eighth district representative, drew cheers as he spoke about his stewardship. He stayed late to mingle with supporters before catching a late train toward Greensburg.
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Prom Priday
Howard
Eighth District
Comer
Barnett Shoals Dam Powers Athens Growth
In Athens the Barnett Shoals project on the Oconee river scales toward completion under Superintendent Maxson with a force over 150 workers. The 1000 foot long, 43 foot high reinforced concrete dam will flood the area, resist floods, and start operation early in 1911. The plant will deliver about 1000 horsepower to Athens for local factories, spurring new industry and major economic advancement.
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Flay
Athens
Barnett Shoals
Oconee
Barnett Rhoals
Athena
Maxson
Dr A G Richardson to Go 10 Oni0
Dr A G Richardson professor of the veterinary department at the State College of Agriculture has returned from Ames Iowa after a stint at the agricultural summer echo He has been asked to join the University of Ohio faculty and will consider the offer With his Georgia work well regarded he will be missed by the college and friends
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A. G. G. Richardson
State College of Agriculture
Ames
Iowa
Richardson
University of Ohio
Georgia
Mr N J Hutchins Ill in Lawrenceville Ga
The many friends of Mr N J Hutchins of Lawrenceville Georgia regret to learn he is dangerously ill at home. He suffers from stomach trouble and is the son of the late Judge N L Hutchins and brother of Mrs Charles H Brand. He has many warm friends hoping for his recovery.
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N. J. Hutchins
Lawrenceville
Hutchins
N. L. Hutchins
Charles H. Brand
Dean Snelling to Return Soon from North Visit
Dean Charles M. Snelling of the University of Georgia will return in the next few days after visiting the North. He was accompanied by his son, William M. Snelling, who has entered a school in Massachusetts.
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Charles M. Snelling
University of Georgia
William M. Snelling
Massachusetts
Reports on Governor Brown terminal property at Chattanooga
Atlanta August 4 reports from the house committee on the Western and Atlantic railroad show two reports will be made on Governor Brown's Chattanooga terminal property. The majority report by Hooper Alexander urges delaying action to the next legislature due to partisan currents. The minority by Joe Hill Hall supports the governor's action advised by the attorney general, setting up a likely heated house debate.
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Atlanta
House Committee On the Western and Atlantic Railroad
Brown
Chattanooga
Hooper Alexander
Joe Hill Hall
Bibb
Athens Masons Prepare for Eighth District Convention
Mt Vernon lodge in Athens held an extensive meeting planning the Eighth district Masonic convention to be hosted next Wednesday. Delegates from thirty five lodges will attend a barbecue and social events, with committees named for program reception and barbecue duties. District Deputy Grand Master B T Mosely and Worshipful Master Birchmore were delayed.
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Ainner
Mt. Vernon
B. T. Mosely
Danielsville
Birchmore
Comer
H. R. Palmer
Max Michael
H. 8
Heidler
Samuel Shappiro
J. F. Shepherd
Burke Betts
H. C. Conway
G. W. McElroy
John S. McKie
First Methodist Church Remodel Progresses Rapidly
The First Methodist church remodeling drives ahead under contractor Nichols with a large workforce. Bondurant of the Sunday school expects the school to meet in the new quarters by September 1st, with rooms possibly incomplete. Rumors of tearing down the spire and removing the bell proved unfounded. the completed church will seat fifteen hundred and House Sunday school rooms for about one thousand.
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Nichols
Bondurant
First Methodist Church
Jim Harper Bound Over For Cruelty To Animals
Jim Harper was arrested yesterday morning by Bailiff Cook after a long chase in the Ath ens area. He was bound over for cruelty to animals by the justice of the peace, with Bailiff Cook feigning a rope to the handcuffs while escorting him to the county prison. Reports say he drove a Dand wyler stable horse unmercifully.
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Jim Harper
Cook
Athens
Justice of the Peace
Dandwyler
Georgia Senator Endorses Brown for Governor in Card
Judge F P M Longley of LaGrange, a former supporter of Governor Smith, endorses Governor Brown for governor. He accuses Smith of selfishness and praises Brown as one of Georgia's best governors.
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Atlanta
FP. M. Longley
LaGrange
Smith
Brown
Joe Brown
Georgia
Georgia Race Declared Over As Brown Leads
Reports from Georgia counties indicate the Brown candidacy leads with wide majorities as cotton prices soar. The Brown camp highlights Fulton County gains and questions Mr Smith’s revised stance, noting a shift in tone and muted response to key issues.
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Phuredays’ Banner
Georgia
Brown
Hoke Smith
Smith
Fulton County
Waycross
Mr. Smith
Chattanooga
Durham
Polk County
Malaria Trouble in Panama Canal Life Warns of Danger
Life on the Panama Canal has faced malaria as a deadly drawback causing chills fever and weakness. Electric Bitters are claimed to destroy the germs and cure malaria with a testimonial from Wm. A. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina declaring three bottles cured a severe attack and restored health. Also advertised to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles and prevent typhoid, guaranteed by local dealers.
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Panama Canal
Wm. A. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
W. J. Smith & Broa
H. R Palmer & Sons
Georgia tax values rise with dogs counted in counties
In Georgia, with 102 counties reporting, taxable property values are up by 22,119,586 over 1909 as of August 4. Fulton County is expected to add seven million more. The 102 counties have returned 116,406 dogs, with a probable total increase near 35,000,000 and probable dogs around 160,000.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Fulton
Danielsville Speech Praises Congressman Howard for Re election
A Comer News writer reports on Congressman William M. Howard's Madison County address in Danielsville. The clear, balanced piece lauds his eloquence and defense against slanders, urging supporters and unbiased listeners to reelect the Georgia congressman and continue his proven record.
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Comer News
Howard
Danielsville
Madison County
Wm. M. Howard
Bill
Danielaville
Mr. Howard
Georgia
Congress
Athens Women Seek Charter for YWCA Incorporation
Miss Mildred Rutherford and others in Athens filed with the county court clerk a petition for incorporation of the Athens YWCA. The project aims to create the Bessie Mell Home, an Industrial institution, with a $40,000 building plan funded by local and donor contributions. About $16,000 of the Athens goal of $20,000 has already been subscribed.
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Mildred Rutherford
Frank A. Lipscomb
M. L. Troutman
H. C. White
T. J. Wooster
Parker
Rosena Thomas
Lucy Stanton
Athens Young Woman’s Christian Association
Bessie Mell
Athens
Ingle Family Embarks on North Carolina Trip
Mr and Mrs J W Ingle and their child left yesterday for North Carolina to visit relatives. They travel by a large automobile and plan to enjoy a scenic country route, anticipating a delightful time on the journey.
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J. W. Ingle
North Carolina
Old North State
Athens Street Railway Plans Major Improvements
The Athena Railway and Electric Company advances a wide program this year. A new belt loop around South Lumpkin Street finishes Milledge Avenue to Lumpkin Hill with a double switch at Clayton and Lumpkin to link lines. A concrete car barn near the Boulevard nears completion and heavy rail upgrades on main streets aim to boost future service. A fall start on the Fowler property park near the Jefferson road would open by spring, providing Athens a central rest and recreation area.
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Athena Railway and Electric Company
Bouth Lumpkin Street
Milledge Avenue
Lumpkin Hill
Clayton and Lumpkin Streets
Lumpkin Street
The
Inc
Fowler
Jefferson Road
Mmits
Athens
Athens City Court Convenes For Regular Quarterly Term
On the third Monday this month the Athens city court will convene with Judge H West presiding in reguar quarterly term. The docket shows about the usual civil business with no unusual or sensational cases expected.
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City Court of
Athens
H. &. West
Cobb Lampkin Buildings Underway on Lumpkin Street
Dirt was broken yesterday and the foundation walls begun on two new brick store rooms erected by Mr. Cobb Lampkin just south of the Southern Exposure Company's building on Lumpkin Street.
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Cobb Lampkin
Lumpkin St
Dr. G. J. Owens Takes Post With Southern Commercial Congress
Dr Clarence J Owens president of the state college Abbeville Alm resigns to aid the Southern Commercial Congress as commissioner of agriculture and immigration He is commander in chief of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans and editor of its bulletin His work includes traveling the South to promote agricultural and educational advancement and racial purity notes Georgia tax gains anticipated with reform.
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Washington, D.C
Clarence J. Owens
State College
Abbeville
Alm
Southern Commercial Congress
Agriculture and Immigration
Owens
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
The
Confederation
U. S. C. V. Bulletin
Memphis
Nathan Bedford Forrest
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A. G. Richardson
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Dean Snelling
Athens Masons
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Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Ga
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G. J. Owens
Southern’ Commercial Congress
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