Get Out Vagrants Raid In Athens District
Vagrancy crackdown in Athens leads to immediate arrests. Dan Glenn and John Onson, both accused of loafing and related misconduct, faced committal trials and were bound over for bonds to guarantee work. Judge Cobb set $500 bonds with Friday deadline for each to avoid further sentencing. Community reaction from Rev. Bridges noted, praising enforcement and the crusade against idleness.
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Athens
Unip
Dan Glenn
Dan
Broad and
Thomas Streets
John Onson
Hoe
Augusta
Culp
Macon Ace Otill
Macon
B. J. Bridges
Georgia Colored Industrial and Orphans’ Home
Bible
Major Charles H. Smith Buried in Cartersville Service
The funeral for Major Charles Henry Smith known as Bill Arp was held at 10:30 this morning in Cartersville at the Presbyterian church. Stores were closed and the congregation heard brief remarks from Rev. H B White and Rev. Sam Jones.
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Cartersville
Charles Henry Smith
Bill Arp
Presbyterian Church
H. B. White
Mr. Christian
Methodist Church
Sam Jones
Jones
New Fertilizer Plant Nears Completion in Athens
Hodgson Cotton Co announces its fertilizer and chemical works will be completed and in operation by October 15. The $100,000 plant is described as one of Athens best enterprises, with rapid progress and a large building already finished. Dysentery cure ad and local merchants endorse Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowels.
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Hodgson Cotton Co
Athens
Tam
T. A. Pinner
Drummond, Tenn
H. R.palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Chamberlain
F. L. Wilkins
Shell Lake
Wis
Mr. Wilkins
Shell Lake Lumber Co
H. B. Palmer & Gon
Hammack Bound to the City Court
Yesterday morning Judge Foster bound H. T. Hammack over to the city court in a hundred dollar bond after hearing evidence. Hammack could not post bond and was jailed. He will be tried for the charged offense before Judge Cobb.
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Cobb
H. T. Hammack
Foster
Hammack
Clifton Flour Ad from Wingfield Cash Grocery
Fresh flour all the time. Clifton Flour is sold only to retail merchants and kept fresh by Bransford's Clifton brand for family use. If your bread cake and pastry aren’t made with it you are a loser. Wingfield Cash Grocery.
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Clifton
Bransford
Wingfield Cash Grocery
WAG ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF THEFT
Margaret Johnson a young negro woman was arrested on larceny charges after a search of her home yielded a veil identified as stolen from Mrs A H Tuck in this city. Johnson denies the theft claiming she bought the veil at the Racket Store.
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Margaret Johnson
A. H. Tuck
Normal School to Open Next Tuesday With Record Attendance
The State Normal School begins fall session next Tuesday morning with an expected record attendance. Entrance exams run today and tomorrow for teachers, who should arrive promptly. All dormitory rooms are filled, with many teachers likely to find housing nearby. President Branson will arrange accommodations for overflow.
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State Normal School
Roe
Branson
Diamond King Dr. K H Thomas Whipped in Prison Escape
Rome Georgia reports Dr. K H Thomas known as the Diamond King received twenty lashes and was ironed after he escaped from the penitentiary. Warden Mitchell stated no confidence can be placed in him and he must be closely watched to enforce mine rules.
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Rome
K. H. Thomas
Atlanta
Mitchell
Dr. Thomas
Judge Gray dismisses presidential boom chatter
Judge George Gray, returning from Birmingham where he chaired arbitration on the coal strike, says reports of a Lackawanna county Democratic effort to launch his presidential bid are baseless. He adds he cannot take the speculation seriously and regards it as not a possibility.
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Gray
New York
George Gray
Birmingham
Wilmington
Del
The
Tribune
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
J Ds
Omre
Trouble at the Plant Shuts Water Off Citywide
Water service failed after a main burst and a joint lead blew out at the water works. Electric machinery supplied the city, with steam, and a temporary pump approach kept some supply flowing. Repairs will cut off some areas next afternoon while a new casting is installed at Athens Foundry. A duplicate main from the plant to Cleveland avenue is recommended.
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Wood
Sapt. Wood
Athens
Chattanoogs
Water Works
Cleveland Avenue
Turkish Reserves Expanded in Macedonia Drive
Government orders large scale mobilization doubling Turkish forces in Macedonia to 350 battalions amid rebellion fears. Thrahats Pasha leads troops. seven battalions sent to Florina from Monastir. Monastir and Salonica guard their walls to maintain order. Also contains an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and prices.
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Macedonia
Constantinople
Turkey
Thrahats Pasha
Florina
Monastir
Salonica
Date Change Delays Winnie Davis Memorial Acceptance
The Georgia Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy postpones acceptance of the Winnie Davis Memorial Hall from contractor W J Beeland to Wednesday September 2. Delay due to lack of front veranda tiling now arriving. committee to visit Athens next week. Atlanta College of Pharmacy reports growing demand for graduates and notes the free dispensary as the college’s drug store.
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Georgia
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Winnie Davis Memorial
W. J. Beeland
Beeland
Athens
Atlanta College of Pharmacy
Geo F. Payne
North Ave
Atlante
Georgia Falls to 6 Mills State Tax Rate for 1900
Atlanta August 26 tax rate fixed at 6 mills or $5 on the $1,000 for property returned for taxation in Georgia this year. Comptroller-General Wright and Governor Terrell announced the levy, with a projected treasury deficit of about $153,075 even after collections and extra taxes.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Wright
Terrell
Wright Settles Disputed Coal Region Business Umpire to Decide
The arbitration strike commission board met behind closed doors in New York to settle differences between miners and operators in the anthracite region. Carroll D Wright attended as umpire for the first time, with several key matters referred to him for decision. He did not indicate when opinions would be issued.
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New York
Arbitration
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Carroll D. Wright
Wright
Tarrant & King
Corporation
Broad Street
Arthur A. Hill
County bonds drive gains momentum for Clarke roads
Committees of the Aliens Chamber of Commerce push the one hundred thousand dollar bonds to macadamize Clarke county roads. Party workers raise most campaign costs, plan district outreach, and prepare literature to explain the bond vote. Endorsements and voter turnout are emphasized as a two thirds majority is required on election day.
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Clarke County
Aliens Chamber of Commerce
Aftzara
Carriagea
BE. R. Hodgson
W. B. Jackson
J. ¥. Rhodes
Lipscomb
Treene
Posters Ready for North East Georgia Fair Drive
Advertising committees begin placing posters across the region to promote the fairs features. A telephone at the Fair grounds number 355 will aid visitors during the event, with Bell company praised for support. Fair stock is rising, and organizers expect a splendid investment for backers.
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Georgia
Ite
Bell Company
The Savings Bank Upgrades Vault with New Steel Shelving
The Athens Savings Bank installs improved steel roller shelving and file cases in its vault to organize books and papers. The bank emphasizes its commitment to keeping facilities up to date and offering the best for customers.
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Athens Savings Bank
American Barristers Meet Opens Annual Convention
The American Barristers association opened its annual convention in Hot Springs Virginia with about 200 lawyers attending. Charles B Jibby of Maine led the session in the absence of retiring president A M Rose and introduced Francie Rawle of Philadelphia as president. Rawle spoke, welcoming Allen Caperton Braxton of Staunton who delivered the welcome. Rawle then gave his annual address reviewing national water legislation and other matters.
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Hot Springs
American Barristers' Association
Charles B. Jibby
Maine
A. M. Rose
Francie Rawle
Philadelphia
Allen Caperton Braxton
Staunton
Virginia Bar
Rawle
Bratton
Special Weekend Excursions With Reduced Rail Fares
The Southern Railway offers Saturday only sale of work and ticket fares through September 12. Fares are one way with many routes discounted for round trips. Tickets to Atlanta and Tallulah Falls on Saturdays, and to Asheville Hot Springs Arden Fletcher Hendersonville Flat Rock Saluda and Tryon on all Saturday trains, valid for return until Tuesday after sale date. Details from R W Siser Athens GA and G P A Washington DC offices. Also an offer promoting a hot 1.00 bottle of Globe Tonto for a short time.
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Southern Railway
Atlanta
Tallulah Falls
Asheville
Hot Springs
Arden
Fletchers
Hendersonville
Flat Rock
Salada
Tryon
N. C
R. W. Siser
G. A
Athens
H. Hardwick
Washington
P.O
W. H. Taylor
Horse Traders Reunion Draws Northeast Georgia Crowd
In Northeast Georgia a large gathering of horse traders is planned with many buyers and sellers expected in the region. C W Cooper and J S will coordinate with local officials to organize the event and discuss moves to attract attendees to the city.
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Bert
Mesars
C. W. Cooper
J. 5
Astbat Tlea
Fais
Chem Itat
Grub
Zeh
Sthanion
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Wag
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Central St
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Tenn
Thomas
Russell
Bauner
United States
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W. J. Russell
Colle
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Troax
Wholesale Craggists
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Craggista
O. Hall
Winnie Davis Hall
Chattanooga
American Forestry Association
Agriculture and Forestry Departments
Wilson
Berlin
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Italy
America
Hanna
Cleveland
Vures Eczema
Itchley Hamers
Blood Balm Co
AMON
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Savings Bank
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