Central Declares a Good Dividend by Georgia Railroad Board
The Central of Georgia railroad board met in Savannah and declared a 3 percent dividend on first preferred income bonds totaling $4,000,000. The year’s income shows gross earnings of 7,760,631.47 in 1902 with net earnings of 2,919,662.56, plus other income of 201,674.17, while deductions and costs are itemized. A credit balance carried to next year is $129,801.87.
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Central of Georgia Railroad
Savannah
Athens
Hanson
Mollie Allen
South Forby
Chamberlain
Cheney
Education for country youth urged by Marie Louise Myrick
Marie Louise Myrick editor of the Americas Times Recorder delivered a strong address at the State Agricultural Society session in Macon urging better education for rural boys and girls. She lauds the State University and Milledgeville Girls Normal School, notes opportunities at the Atlanta Technological School, and urges fathers and mothers to foster labor dignity and citizen responsibility. The speech praises education as a path to prosperity and character.
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State Agricultural Society
Macon
Marie Louise Myrick
Americas Times-Recorder
Athens
Mia
Myrick
Grand Old State University
Walter B. Hill
Georgia
Milledgeville
Empire State
South
Technological School
Atlanta
Ganereally
Agricultural Society of Georgia
Athens May Obtain An Office Building
Athens contemplates a four to five story office building to serve private professionals and multiple occupants. Plans mention electric elevator and modern conveniences, with the Hodgson property site abandoned for lease issues and a new design by B T DuBose expected to succeed.
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Athens
Hodgson
Clayton Street
College Avenue
Lucian B. Fintow
B. T. DuBose
Elliot clears in Atlanta case settles in Athena
Mr Elliot, bonded by Dixie Loan Co of Atlanta, faced a warrant but the case was not pressed in Atlanta Justice court. He returned to Athena yesterday after a satisfactory settlement. A trusted telephone company employee, he endured financial strain from two years of illness, and many friends in the city welcome the resolution. Also a note praises Electric Bitters for C. O. Harlan of Eaton Ohio who suffered indigestion and stomach trouble. The remedy is touted as benefiting stomach liver and kidney health, with a 500 price and guarantees by local druggists.
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H. H Elliot
Dixie Loan Co
Atlanta
Justice Court
Eliot
Athena
Elliot
Telephone Company
Plessant
Picar
C. O. Harlan
Eaton, O
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Ornegists
Weatherford
O'Farrell
Sandy Creek
College Avenue
George Booth
R. L. Moss
O. W. Cooper
Hodgson
H. O. Tack
Barnett
Handsome residence burns with $3000 loss in Cobb Street blaze
Fire at Mrs A P Henley’s Cobb Street home caused extensive damage from a kitchen fire with a defective flue. Insured for 2000 on the dwelling and 1000 on household goods. salvage saved many valuables. City crowd, fire department praised. ordinance proposed to test all floors for uniformity.
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A. P. Henley
Cobb Street
Insurance Company of North America
John White Morton
Ame
City Hall Bond Election Planned After City Council Vote
A Saturday council meeting passed a bond election for a new city hall by 6 to 2 amid debate on finances. Aldermen weighed costs from 30 thousand to 63 thousand, urging a finances review before action. A road project to connect bridges to Sandy Creek road prompted bids and route surveys for a Monday special session.
Matt Davis Stricken With Stroke in Athens Area
Matt Davis, long a notable figure in Athens Clarke County, suffered a paralysis stroke yesterday. The Banner reports the old darkey’s recovery is doubtful. he has been postmaster and once a Clarke County representative, beloved for decades by white residents for his kindness and loyalty.
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Matt Davis
Darkey
Matt
Athens
Clarke County
General Assembly
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Bowe
Central
Michael Brothers
Outher Merchandise
Brussels
Mennen
Bailey
Craddock
Pear
Aerces
MR. Elliot
The
Royal Worcester
Ole Pengy
Royal Worcester Cors
Worcester
Mass
Foster
A. H. Hodgson
City Hall
Mauch
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