Georgia Peach Crop Sets New Record As Exports Top Three Million
Georgia fruit industry reports 6103 cars of peaches valued at 3.5 million dollars marking the largest crop ever marketed. The Georgia Fruit Exchange notes an average of 1.30 per crate, with freight costs to railroads around 1.5 million and total distribution boosting growers' profits despite uneven regional yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Fleming
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Bulletina
South Georgia
North Georgia
Exchange
Georgia Frost Exchange
Col A L J Smith visits Watkinsville to seek solicitor general post
Special to The Banner. Col R L J Smith visits Oconee superior court in Watkinsville Georgia on August second as he campaigns for the 1912 Western Circuit solicitor general seat. He meets old friends and new supporters and impresses locals with his likable nature and strong prospects for election. A number of residents express encouragement and predict his election success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. J. Smith
Watkinsville
Watkinsvile
R. L. J. Smith
Western Circuit
Oconee Superior Court
Col. Smith
Prr
Georgia State Agricultural Society Meets in Athens
The Georgia State Agricultural Society will hold its 64th annual convention in Athens on Wednesday and Thursday, August 10 and 11, with a full program of addresses, debates, and activities at the College of Agriculture Auditorium. Delegates and guests are urged to provide homes for visiting delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Athens
Georgia State Agricultural Society
J. J. Conner
College of Agriculture
John D. Mell
H. J. Rowe
D. C. Barrow
University of Georgia
W. F. Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce
E. C. Branson
State Normal School
John N. Holder
Jackson
Bartow
J. Pope Brown
Pulaski
Loring Brown
Cobb
Agricultural Society of Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Athena
iMr
T. W. Reed
H. H. Callaway
Richmond
Clarke
J. W. Hite
Beusse Shot At Crumps Park In Macon
Ferd Beusse, once a native Athens painter with Central Railway, was shot through the body at the Casino on Crump's Park night outing near 9 o'clock. He remains noncritical and should recover if no complications arise, with secrecy maintained by his doctors and friends. Oscar Woodward, a park painter, was taken into custody after a struggle and incident on the rear veranda, while Mrs Woodward was nearby. the motive appears linked to an insult perceived in her presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Ferd" Beusse
Fred” Beusse
Ferd Buesse
Central Railway
Crump’s Park
Buesse
Yates
Oscar Woodward
Mra. Woodward
Woodward
Anderson
Clarke and Fulton Counties Tax Value Comparison
The Banner notes Clarke county and Athens show a strong rise in tax values for the current year. Fulton county, with about 150000 residents, may see a 5000000 increase. Clarke, with similar area and under 25000 people, nears 1000000. The report excludes university and government properties worth nearly 12000000 from taxable totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Athena
Clarke
Fulton County
Athens
University of Georgia
State College of Agriculture
State Normal School
U. S
Former Smith Men Head Joe Brown Club in Sumter
Americus Georgia August 2 Sumter county voters formed the most remarkable Joe Brown club in Georgia with officers all former Hoke Smith supporters and a membership of over one hundred former Smith backers. Six hundred seventy three Sumter voters are enrolled. Hon William W Dykes former Sumter representative was unanimously elected president. The movement has caused a political sensation as many officers and vice presidents also backed Smith. An active canvass of Sumter county will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Sumter County
Joe Brown Club
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Sumter
Hon
Wm. W. Dykes
General Assembly
Brown Club
Autoist Fined In Mayor Court For Speeding
In the mayor's court Dr. W M Slaughter was fined 100 for speeding after his car struck and seriously injured the son of J J Wilkins. A case was ordered against A B Carter, alleged as the other driver racing on Prince avenue. The Banner corrected that Sol Boley had no car and was not involved. Auto owners vow to observe speed limits to prevent a recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Slaughter
J. J. Wilkins
A. B. Carter
Slaughter
Prince Avenue
Sol Boley
Boley
Mrs Emily Oliver Accidents With Hip Fracture in City
Mrs Emily Oliver wife of the late D Cran Oliver former chief of police was brought to her daughter's Hill Street home after a fall at Commerce Monday suffering a serious hip fracture. Dr W A Carlton attended and reported the patient resting well though unlikely to walk soon.
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Emily Oliver
D. Cran Oliver
Dave Miller
Hill Street
Commerce
W. A. Carlton
Briel
Carlton
Transfers Report of Clarke County Court Clerk
Transfers for the month ending yesterday record numerous property deeds and guardianships in Clarke County. Properties change hands on Meigs Barrow Cohen streets and several avenues while organizations exchange lots in Lynwood East Athens and Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Clarke County
H. H. Jackson
E. C. Jackson
Meigs Street
Fannie C. Barrow
B. H. Barrow
Barrow Street
D. C. Barrow
Guardian
D. BP. Barrow
Cohen Street
Wm. Peek
Tinney Harris
East Athena
Philip Daniel
Margaret Daniel
Andrew Peeler
C. Wages
A. G. Dudley
G. C. Armstrong
Lynwood Park
D. C. Fowler
Lizzie Fowler
Hancock
W. B. Winn
Athens Compress Co
Barber and
Chase Streets
Eliza Hubbard
Minnie Clements
Barber
Wm. M. Smith
J. R. Crane
Jno
Billups
Puryer
T. J. Meg Daniel
Prince
Harry Hull
Standard Lumber Co
Boulevard and Chase
M. L. Paine
Mra
Cora Whitehead
City
W. A. Mallory
Austin Chunn
E. Broad
McAlpin
Arnold, Et. al
L. H
J. P. Gardiner
Athens
M. W. Brown
G. C. Jackson
Lot
Yonah
Athenian
Elks
Broad and
Lumpkin
J. Smith
J. A. Fowler
Rosa E. Morton
Walter H. Jones
Milledge
M. W. Upshaw
R. Grubb
Azzle Brown
Wm. Smith
Archer, Southern Land Co
Rhodes
Lynwood
W. ©. Couch
J. P. Couch
Nantabala
Joo
B. Wier
Julia &. Weir
Hill Street
Emma Martin
Isham Smith
East Athens
Lotsa Lynwood
T. J. McDaniel
Georgia Avenue
W. P. Jackson
J. Vans Straaten
Lot Boulevard
Mary Bacon
J. T. Hamilton
Cleveland Avenue
Beulah E. Sims
D. C
D. C. Datey, Lot Mitchell's Bridge Road, . the Congregational Children of Israel
Felix Phillips
Jowlat
B. F. Wood
E. Wood
Ruth Avenue
Cobb Lampkin
Eppes-Wilkins Co
Geo. W. McElroy
J. F. Payne
Jefferson
Lou Bailey
Lyndon
Georgia Boys Promote Corn Clubs With Big Prizes
Interest in boys corn clubs grows in Georgia as local supporters offer 10000 in prizes to boost corn and other crops. State Fair Association adds 9600 in prizes and the Bankers Association funds a Washington trip for the best acre. National figures, including Prof. O B Martin, note handsome premiums for a Columbus expo and a 1000 runabout prize. Excursions to Athens and past Omaha show Georgia’s strong showing for national awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Friends of Agricultural Development
State Fair Association
State Bankers’Association
Washington
O. B. Martin
National Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Boys’ Corn Club
Columbus
Ohio
State College of Agriculture
Athens
Omaha
Ggorgia
Thad Bray Fined for Disorderly Conduct at Local Hotel
Thad Bray, a young white man, was fined 100 dollars by the mayor's court for disorderly conduct in a local hotel. He was said to be intoxicated and creating a terrible disturbance about 4 o'clock Sunday morning last, according to testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Bray
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Patient in Rocky Mount
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount NC reports suffering from the worst cold he had and using Dr King’s New Discovery. After one bottle he claims to be cured, calling it the surest remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages lagrippe asthma hay fever and lung trouble. Trial bottle free 60 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pitt
Rocky, ML
N. C
Ibad
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Clarke County Road Board Meeting Changes Schedule
Clarke county board of commissioners of roads and revenues met yesterday and adjourned minutes after convening. Next meeting will be on the 224th of the month, fourth Tuesday instead of the 16th, with many matters to discuss. Champ Clark seeks re election in Congress despite a GOP challenger. Property transfers listed include Simon Marks to C A Rowland and several other lots on Miller Newton Trail Creek College Tibbetts Poplar and related streets.
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Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of
Clarke County
Water Street
Simon Marks
C. A. Rowland
Miller Street
Anna Veal
al. D
Ida D. Peyton
Newton Street
Geo. P. Brightwell
O. A. Rivers
Trail Creek
J. H. Shelton
Mary J. Skelton
College Avenue
N. BE. Williams
J. L. H. Hutchinson
Tibbetts Street
Leonora Stone
Eliis R. Shy
Lumpkin
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Genesee Pure Food Co
Leite Roy
N.Y
Senenes Fore Food Co
la Key
X.Y
Foley
Rose Glaser
Terre Haute
Ind
Tam
State Agricultural Society
M. J. Jarnigan
John. D. Walkier
John W. Bennett
Ware
State ,Agriculturallo
W. T. Forbes
Harry Hodgson
R. J. H. de Loach
J. G. Hardman
Alexander Rhodes
Jin
Martin Calvin
Ferd Beusse
TNL PA
Aloe
Athens Transfer @ Livery Co
Athens, GA
Clarke and
Fulton
Smith
Joe Brown
Autoist
Queen Bess
Agnes Scott
J. K. Orr Shof CO
M. B. Lumpkin
Mattie Jones
Augusta Avenue
Southern Land Co
Joe Wolf
Clara Brightwell
G. W. McElroy
Jefferson Road
Helene Warner
Ida L. Shamberlan
W. Broad
Church and
Reese
Hver Street
Milledge Ave
Jnc. Byrd
Indus, Realty Co
Macon Street
John Byrd
Indus. Realty Co
T. J
PF. C. Shackelford
Industrial Realty Co
Byrd Street
M. Parkstein
So. Ry. Co
Macon Avenue
C. M. Strahan
Sou. Ry. Co
Athens Avenue
Laura Nelson
Champ Clark
Congress
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