Franklin County Farmers Lead Annual Athens Visit
Franklin county farmers plan a trip to the State College of Agriculture in Athens on August 15. An expected crowd of about 300 will attend with a programmed day including a spread dinner, tours of college facilities, silos, and cattle, as Franklin county continues as the pioneer and largest contributor to the annual pilgrimage.
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Georgia
Athens
State College of Agriculture
Hart County
Franklin
Madison County
Hancock
Wilkes
Walton
Morgan
Oconee
Jackson
Lavonia
Franklin County
Rush Burton
Banner County
State College
Big Barn
College Plate
Frankln County
A Solid Wall: Flood Toll Rises in Cabin Creek District
A Solid Wall reports Cabin Creek flood rescue crews tally at least fifty dead with more expected as relief teams reach Eskdale United Ferndale Miami Dawes Dry Branch Holly Giles and routes along the devastated valley. National Guard camps at Ronda supply emergency aid amid extensive property loss and missing families.
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Associated Press
Carleston W. Va
Cabin Creek
Eskdale
United
Ferndale
Miami
Dawes
Dry Branch
Holly
Giles
West Virginia
National Guard
Ronda
Cabin Creek Junction
Dr Bel Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Bel's Pine Tar Honey as a relief for summer colds. It claims the balsams clear nasal congestion and stop coughing quickly, helping readers recover faster and resume daily activities.
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Dr. Bel
Roosevelt Set to Campaign for Hughes in Lewiston
Colonel Roosevelt will deliver his first campaign speech for Charles F Hughes in Lewiston Maine on August 31. The address will cover national issues and mark a key early endorsement in the Senate race.
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Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Charles F. Hughes
Lewiston
Maine
Obituary: Mrs Emma Carter Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Emma Carter aged 60 died yesterday at her Peters Street home after a long illness. Funeral conducted by Rev Troy Beatty of Emmanuel Church will be held at 2 pm from the Peters Street residence, with interment at Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers listed include A G Dudley W P Eberhart Henry Mealor Weldon Wood Ralph Jackson and Bob Wilson. Survived by Louise Peeler and J W and J F Baker all of this city.
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Emma Carter
Peters Street
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Joe Peeler
Oconee
Messis
A. G. Dudley
W. P. Eberhart
Henry Mealor
Weldon Wood
Ralph
Campus youths entertained at ten days short course event
Three hundred boys and girls were guests of Prof. R. B. Park chairman of the dormitory committee. Ice cream and cake were served as the campus social scene hosted by the University faculty during the ten days' short courses.
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R. B Park
Master Billie Phinizy Resting Well After Hurt
Master Billie Phinizy, bright son of Mr and Mrs C H Phinizy, pierced a nail into his foot and suffered worsening symptoms. An operation was performed and serum used to prevent serious damage. He was resting better last night. The note adds health tips about laxatives and outdoor exercise for bowel regularity.
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Billie Phinisy
C. H. Phiniay
Campaign Committees Named For Wilson Re-Election Effort
New York August 10 Vance McCormick announces the Democratic campaign committee and the Progressive associate campaign committee to direct the fight for President Wilsons re election. The Democratic group lists twenty members and the Progressives seven. Officers include Democratic chair Vance McCormick Homer Cummings Wilbur Marsh Carter Glass and Henry Morgenthau. Bainbridge Colby heads the Progressive associate panel with others.
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Associated Press
New York
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Ftoaight
Democratic Campaign Committee
Wilson
Homer §. Cummings
Wilbur M. Marsh
Carter Glass
Henry Mor
Republicans win first annual House baseball game in four years
Washington August 10 Republicans win the annual house baseball game with a score of 18 to 13 defeating the democrats for the first time in four years.
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HOUSE
Associated Press
Washington
Man Leaps From Singer Building to Death
Albert Goldman aged sixty leaped from the fortieth floor of the Singer Building in New York. His body fell to the sidewalk below and was mangled beyond recognition. Police report no reason given for the suicide.
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Associated Press
New York
Albert Goldman
Singer
Senate aims to finish bills by September first
Washington reports Democratic senate leaders moved to proceed without Republican cooperation to dispose of pending legislation by September 1. They hope shipping and revenue bills and conference reports are cleared and adjournment reached early in September.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Little Horse-Man Hurt by Pony Kick
Master Charlie Hodgson son of Mr and Mrs C N Hodgson was severely hurt by a kick from a Shetland pony yesterday. Initial fears of serious injury gave way to a report that no bones were broken and he was resting well at night.
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Charlie Hodgson
C. N. Hodgson
Will of Mrs R M Wade Probated In Solemn Form
The will of the late Mrs R M Wade was probated in solemn form before the county ordinary yesterday and admitted to record. Mr T F Green is named as executor. A related ad praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with a testimonial from W C Jones of Buford North Dakota praising its relief.
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R. M. Wade
T. F. Green
W. C. Jones
Buford
N.D
Chamberlain
Rev Troy Beatty Heads Masons Of Oth District Association
Rev Troy Beatty of Athens presided over a gathering of 26 to 28 lodges with 500 to 600 attendees. Officers named included Capt Moss of Tignall senior warden and Mr Johnston of Greensboro junior warden. The next year’s meeting will be in Greensboro with Eatonton already requesting the 1918 session.
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Troy Beatty
Masons OF Oth District Association
Athens
Moss
Tignall
Mr. Johnston
Greensboro
F. M. Harper
Bogart
M. 8. Shivers
Eatonton
A. B. Mobley
Monroe
W. T. Gresham
Washington
Fred T. Moon
A. C. Callaway
Fees Fixed for Primary Candidates in Clarke County
Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee sets a September 12 primary for two General Assembly seats. Candidates face $20 assessments by August 12 and must refrain from alcohol or transport aid to influence votes. election to use Australian ballot. Howell C. Erwin chairs the committee in 1916.
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Democratic Exi
Democratic Fve
General Assembly
Clarke Counity
Gov' Gucon Sal Hoiea
Democratic Executive Committee
Clarke County
Western Circuit
Howell C. Erwin
Hart County Farmers Tour State College of Agriculture in Athens
Thirty nine autos carrying Hart County residents including many farmers and wives visited the State College of Agriculture and Experiment Station in Athens to inspect fields, livestock, machinery, and facilities. The group, led by C Dillard and J G Craft, toured the campus, conferred with faculty, and some stayed for a ball game. The Hartwell Sun listed numerous attendees.
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Hart County
Agricult’s College
Athens
State College of Agriculture
Hartwell
Ganford Field
C. Dillard
Jack G. Craft
Hartwell Bank
Hartwell Sun
Louis L. Morris
A. L. Skelton
Glenn Mullenix
C. J. Cleveland
Jes. T. Etheridge
W. H. Gaines
Thos. M. Gaines
W. H. Mc
Baptists of Georgia Set Eighty Nine Meetings This Month
The Christian Index announces no fewer than eighty nine associational Baptist meetings in Georgia this month and in September and October. Locations include Garepta at Maysville on September 19 and Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, with Athens and Clarke county churches part of the association.
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Baptists of
Georgia
Eee
Garepta
Maysville
Baptist Churches of
Athens
Clarke County
Lawrenceville
Vienna reports capture of 4100 Italian prisoners on Do Berdo plateau
Vienna announces the capture of 4,100 Italian prisoners on the Do Berdo plateau after repulsed attacks. The report notes loss of Goriza and Italian and Russian offensives in Austria and Galicia. Weather hampers French and British actions on the western front. Russians push west in Galicia toward the Kolomyia-Lviv area.
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Vienna
Doberdo Plateau
Associated Press
London
Austria
Galicia
Isonso
Italans
Gorizia
Gorisia
Doberdo
Kolomed
Lemberg
Zlota Lipa
Halicz
Kryplin
Stanislau-Nadvorn
Halles
Two Mortally Shot In Office Of J. O. P.
In Gordon Alabama deputy and John Newman and son Jeff Newman engaged in a pistol battle in the office of Justice of the Peace John T. Brown. Sheriff Alvan North and farmer New man were fatally wounded. the incident followed the arrest of Robert Newman on a charge of unlawful riding a train.
Kuropatkin Named Governor General Turkestan
General Alexei Kuropatkin has been appointed governor general of Turkestan, a Central news dispatch from Petrograd reports dated August 10.
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Associated Press
London
Alexei Kuropatkin
Turkestan
Petrograd
Wilson to Be Asked to Help Mediation
New York August 10. President Wilson may be asked to help settle the dispute between four railroad brotherhoods and their employers as a deadlock loomed. The federal board of mediation met managers for three hours and heard the brotherhoods demand an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime. The next step to be taken will be decided by the board tonight, mediator Martin A. Knapp said.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Federal Board of Mediation
Martin A. Knapp
Tax Proposal on Goods to Foreign Lands Considered
In Washington on August 10 the net profit excise tax for manufacturers selling goods to foreign governments as a substitute for the munitions tax is under serious consideration by the Democrats in the Senate committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Democrats
Senate
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