Harmony Grove to Be Renamed Commerce in Community Vote
Harmony Grove residents vote to rename their city Commerce after a Harmony Grove Board of Trade meeting. Officials submitted the name change to railway postal and telegraph authorities, expected to be approved soon. The community, including The Banner and Citizen, supports growth and public-benefit proposals. A Ramon's Nerve and Bone Oil advertisement appears at the end.
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Board of Trade of
Harmony Grove
Mony Grove
Great Inspiration and Opportunity at University of Georgia
A recruitment-style notice extols University of Georgia life including affordable living at Denmark Dining Hall, three agriculture related courses, and diverse departments. It mentions the Board of Visitors, notable alumni, and admission details, plus an offer for a remedy advertisement with prices and a refund promise.
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University of Georgia
Denmark
School of Agriculture
Board of Visitors
Terrell
Dudley M. Hughes
State Agricultural Society
School of Pharmacy
Benedict
Medical Association of Georgia
Law School
American Bar Association
Georgia Bar Association
Senator Bacon
Law
Sylvanus Morria
Dan
Walter B Mull
Athens
Venice trip joys and plans shared by Miss Rutherford party
Miss Mildred Rutherford and her young charges write of days in Venice in a letter home. They describe moonlit rides, gondoliers, Italian music, a Scotch Presbyterian church service, and sites from Shakespeare to the Rialto. They head to Verous to view Romeo and Juliet’s tomb then to the Adriatic beach at Lido.
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Mildred Rutherford
Venice
Miss Rutherford
St. Mark's
Foreign Lande
Rialto Bridge
Shylock
Desdemona
Verous
Adriatic
Lido
Georgia
Foundations under way for Southern Cotton Oil plant on Pulaski
Grading progresses slowly as workers dig foundations for a large new plant building over three hundred feet long on Pulaski street. A rock snag has required extensive blasting, with thirty to forty carloads of rock to be removed before laying the foundations. Once ground is ready, construction will proceed rapidly to recoup lost time. Meanwhile the W F M Society of Oconee street church will hold an Ice Cream Festival on the church lawn this evening from six to ten, free admission.
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Southern Cotton Oil Company
Pulaski Street
W. F. M. Society of
Oconee Street Church
Bonds for Clarke county roads urged by Harmony Grove Citizen
The Harmony Grove Citizen endorses Clarke county road bonds and urges Clarke voters to back the plan in the September 3 election. The editorial notes Clarke’s example inspires neighbors, promising paving for every county road and benefits for farmers and merchants. abstaining is a vote against bonds.
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Harmony Grove
Athens
Clarke County
Clarke
Jackson
Sheriff Scare Prank at City Hall Sparks Laughter
A rubber snake prank at City Hall unsettled Sheriff Wag and drew a laughing response from City Clerk Turner. The incident occurred when the sheriff, startled by the snake, jumped about the room as Turner laughed and recounted the moment, noting it was Turner who had previously pulled the joke on others.
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Clark Turner l
Clerk Tarner
Bowling Alley to Move and Expand in Athens
The Moss building rear of the Orr drag store will host a moved bowling alley by October first in a new 37 by 100 foot two story front and one story rear building. Six alleys will be installed with an amphitheatre for spectators and improved acoustics. Expect tournaments with players from Athens, Augusta, Savannah, Atlanta and more as the facility becomes a premier local venue.
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Moss
Orr Drag
Banner Office
Mesa
Athens
Augusta
Savannah
Atlanta
Macon
New Cotton Mill Nears Completion in City
The Southern Manufacturing Company nears completion of a cotton mill on the Seaboard track in the western city. Most machinery is in operation and yarns are produced though looms are not yet installed. About fifty workers are employed with plans for a warehouse building sixty by one hundred sixty feet. The Athens capital owned plant is expected to grow into one of the state's largest mills.
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Southern Manufacturing Company
Seaboard Track
Athens
Braves Split Twin Bill with Birmingham in Southern League
Atlanta held even yesterday with two games against Birmingham. The first game ended 4 to 1 in favor of Atlanta, the second 4 to 2 for Birmingham. Memphis lost to Shreveport 5 to 0 in the lone other Southern league contest.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
Shreveport
Sto Sin Fvor
School Opening Preparations At State Normal School
Readiness for the opening of the State Normal School on September 1 includes entrance exams at county school buildings on the 28th and 29th. Faculty members return after working elsewhere and expect to be on hand for the start. Also notes a testimonial on King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Consumption.
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State Normal School
Alree
Puryear Suffers Heavy Loss From Rains Ruining Mill
Heavy rains caused a mill and gin on W. W. Puryear's farm to wash away when a dam failed and flooded the pond above. The loss is about six hundred dollars, with rebuilding already underway for the fall cotton ginning season.
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W. W. Puryear
Puryear
Baseball game on University campus between Clayton and Broad Street teams
A packed University campus game features a Clayton street business men team against Broad Street rivals this afternoon at 6:05. Admission is free and city residents are expected to attend this crack contest.
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Thisfternoon
Clayton Street
Broad Street
Anthracnose in Local Cotton Blamed on Pest
Mr. W. W. Scott brings cotton balls from Calloway place showing anthracnose damage. Pest appears as a black boll spot. spreading risk noted for Athene area. A reference recalls Dr. W. A. Carlton’s loss nearby years ago. Farmers urged to monitor. Also an ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion.
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W. W. Scott
Banner Office
Calloway
Epota
W. A. Carlton
Athens
Mysterious Cotton Buyer Claims North Georgia Crop Pact
A man in Athens seeking to buy all local cotton at twelve and a half cents per pound spoke as the agent of W. P. Brown of New Orleans. He claimed backing of fifty million dollars and Texas crop purchases, but left the Commercial hotel and has not returned. No farmers reported selling to him. He wore a dark moustache and was described as medium height. The Banner has no corroboration of his claims.
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W. P. Brown
New Orleans
Great Southern Bull
Commercial Hotel
Mr. Philpot
Albany
Philpot
Georgia
State of
Texas
Stephenson Resigns. Brooks Named Georgia National Bank Cashier
Stephen son resigns as cashier of the Georgia National Bank effective September 1. W P Brooks, longtime bookkeeper, is elected cashier to succeed him. Brooks will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of the bookkeeper as directors plan to elect a successor in coming weeks. Stephenson becomes secretary of the High School Manufacturing Company.
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M. M. Stephenson
Georgia National Bank
W. P. Brooks
Stephenson
Brooks
Newton
Bept
Jet
Tol Weao
High Schoals
Reliance Ahead Race Called Off
The Reliance leading Shamrock III by 42 miles was unable to finish within the time limit and the race was halted. The next attempt is set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Reliance
Beggar Nuisance Draws Police Focus in Athens
Local complaints cite persistent begging by two white girls Goss and others, drew public concern from women in town and officials. Daley and Davidson outside city limits are accused of training young beggars, with police promising arrests to curb the activity.
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Goss
Athens
Daley
Davidson
Incorporate
Isis Glee
Bossie Mell
Both Bound Over By Court Judge
Judge Kinnebrew bound over two men on illicit distilling charges. M. L. Wilson of Madison county and Jefferson Bailey of Hart county were each granted bail. The piece warns to keep Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns sores and ulcers and mentions druggists Palmer & Son and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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H BR
Palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Clifton Flour in Stock for Fresh Everyday at Cash Grocery
The ad proclaims Clifton Flour sold at retail by Cash Grocery. It promises freshness with small-quantity purchases and emphasizes Clifton Flour as ideal for family bread cake and pastry needs.
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Clifton
Bransford
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