Leading Railway Men Pay Athens a Visit
Messrs Cecil Gabbett BE M Rice and Hinton Booth of Statesboro Ga visit Athens on the Savannah Augusta and Northern railroad project Their talk covers road promotion grading progress surveys shops location and inducements Athens Chamber of Commerce will be involved as the line moves toward Gainesville and Thomson with plans for future shop sites and local support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah, Augusta & Northern
Statesboro
Louisville
Messrs
Cecil Gabbett
BE. M. Rice
Hinton Booth
Savannah, Augusta and Northern Railroad
Gabbett
Rice
Booth
Banner
Atheny
W. J. Oliver & Company
Tennessee
Loulaville
Thomson
Athens
Gainesville
Washington
Gaines- Ville
Savannah
Augusta
Northern
Athend
Chamber of Commerce
Cotton receipts fall below last year in Athens
In Athens the cotton receipts show little change with only about 1300 bales on hand, compared with just over 5000 bales at the same date last year. For the season ending August 8 1907 total receipts reached about 108 985 bales with shipments around 102 230 and stock on hand 1 387 bales.
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Athens
Lees
Seaboard Air Line Triumphs in Damages Suit
In Jefferson Georgia a jury returned a verdict for the defendants in a two thousand dollar wrongful death suit filed by Mrs. Mark Smith over the killing of her son Virgil Smith near Statham. Lawyers for both sides are listed and a motion for a new trial was filed by the plaintiff.
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Jefferson, Ga
Mark Smith
Seaboard Air ,Line Railway Company
H. C. Erwin
F. C. Shackleford
Elty
Greene Arrives Today to Visit Son in Athens
Mr and Mrs J E Greene arrive today as guests of their son George Greene for several days. It is understood Mr Greene will return to Athens to enter business. He lived here for several years and has many friends pleased to learn of his coming home again. DeWitts Little Early Risers are small easy to take pills sold by all druggists.
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J. E. Greene
George Greene
Greene
Athens
DeWitt
Atlanta
Hall
House
Senate
Felder
Accont
United States
Post Office Department
Egerton Outlines New Atlanta to Augusta Railway
At city hall Mr. M. T. Egerton secretary of the Atlanta and Carolina Railway Company spoke to Athens officials and the Chamber of Commerce about a railway from Atlanta through Athens to Augusta. He said funds are pledged and Athens is asked to subscribe fifty thousand dollars, with Monroe at thirty thousand and others contributing proportionally.
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M. T. Egerton
M.T. Egerton
Atlanta and Carolina Railway Company
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Atlanta
Augusta
Michael
Egerton
Monroe
Atlanta House Fails Vote on One Percent Public Utility Tax
The Georgia house debated Governor Smith’s proposal to tax 1 percent on gross receipts of public utilities. After long amendments, the motion failed 84 to 82. Proponents argued and opponents warned it could force small firms out of business, with potential revenue of about four hundred thousand dollars annually.
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Atlanta
Smith
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Jana
Local Woman Julia Blackwell Dies in Commerce
Mrs Julia Blackwell of Commerce Georgia died yesterday morning after a long illness. She was a niece of Chief John B McKie of the Athens police and well known in the community. The funeral will be held in Commerce today. She leaves a husband and many friends mourn her loss. The notice includes an unrelated advertisement for Kodol digestion product.
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Commerce
Julia Blackwell
House committee approves partial restoration of campus funds
The appropriations committee rejected cutting all operating costs and approved targeted sums: $5,000 for the Café Library Tech, $10,000 for Old Colle ge renovations, $10,000 for former State Normal School repairs, and $15,000 for Georgia Normal College at Millidgeville repairs.
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Atlanta
House Appropriations Committee
Ca Fe
Tech
State Normal School
Georgia Normal College
Millridgeville
Two New Convicts for County Gang
Two cases heard in city court before Judge Cobb ended with guilty pleas. Matthew Fleming received twelve months or a seventy five dollar fine for cheating and swindling under a warrant by Claude Tuck. Ed Walton was sentenced to twelve months or eighty dollars including costs for larceny from a house. Walton had previously stolen a watch from J. P. Johnson's residence, later found in his possession.
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Matthew Fleming
Claude Tuck
Ed. Walton
Walton
J. P. Johnson
Governor's Castigation Of Legislature Stirs Public Interest
The governor vows to rebuke lawmakers who opposed the administration anti-pass bill and supported the Hall bill. The rebuke will be political, not physical, aimed at constituents during next year’s elections as the “Regular as the Sun” line underscores the sun’s regular path. A drug advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills follows, priced at 25 cents.
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Atlanta
Smith
Hall
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
City council fails to elect water works chief
The mayor and council nominated several applicants for city water works superintendent. On ballot after ballot no choice was made, and Alderman Rowe moved to continue the Barrow arrangement until the next regular meeting. A substitute to extend until January was adopted, keeping Barrow in post. Also notes on fire alarm boxes, street improvements, and a League of American Municipalities invitation. News ends with a Georgia legislative update on Hall and Felder bills and transport amendments.
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H. L. Cook
James Barrow
Will Crane
Messrs. Barrow
Cook
Crane
Rowe
Barrow
Alderman Snelling
Petropol & Kutres
Broaid
League of American Municipalities
Norfolk
Im the League
Prof EB Smith Weather Prophet Predicts Cooler Weekend
The article notes Prof E B Smith’s streak of accurate forecasts and states his prediction that Saturday will start a cooling trend with Sunday and Monday turning pleasant. He also forecasts a very hot day for August 20. The piece adds he is preparing a calendar for the rest of the year and will publish details. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup is promoted as a gentle bowels remedy clearing coughs and colds.
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E, B. Smith
Kennedy
Hope for Rheumatism With Botanic Blood Balm
A historical advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for rheumatism and related symptoms. It claims quick relief from the first dose, with the blood nourished to reach nerves, bones, and joints. The product is described as safe, 30 years tested, and available for $1 per bottle, with samples by mail from Atlanta.
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Botanica
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Born Overstreet Bond Bill Reconsidered In Senate Amid Allegations
This afternoon after four opponents of the Born Overstreet bill to grant voting rights to Central Railroad income bondholders left the committee, Senator Born moved to reconsider the adverse report. The motion passed 6 to 4, with Senator Stephena accusing Born of breaking faith and Senator Martin promising to explain the matter tomorrow. The same committee also reported a bill requiring railroads to fence their tracks or face liability for stock injured or killed by trains.
Letter on paint prices and Devoe remedy
A historical letter argues against inflated paint prices and counterfeit products comparing dollar gas to fake paints. It praises Devoe paints as the trustworthy option and notes P B Talmage Hardware Co as a seller. The writer urges choosing genuine Devoe for value and quality.
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Devos
Devoe
Devoe & Co P
Talmage Hardware Co
Chamberlains Salve Praised For Eczema Relief
A local user reports their wife suffered eczema and found Chamberlains Salve superior to other remedies after trying doctors advised Feme diea. The product is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Panning B. O. McEvoy and Orr Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P.panning
B. O. McEvoy
Orr Drug Oo
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Jefferson
Mal J E Greene
Mr. Egerton
Mag
Blackwell
Johan S. McKie
Cobb
Fleming
Walter
Gov. Smith
Council
Thomas Street
Central Railroad
Oconee
Elberton Street
Hancock Avenue
Church
College Avenue
Jackson Street
Dearing Street
A. L. Bull
T. L. Mitchell
Lumpkin Street
Vine Street
Morley
Eb, Smith
Born
A. P. Dearing
New York
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