Appointment to Georgia State Board of Health by Governor Terrell
Governor Terrell appoints the Georgia State Board of Health under a 1908 act. Athens notable Dr Samuel Benedict appears among appointees from the eighth district. Official order lists members from multiple districts with term expirations through 1908 and 1904. Signed J M Terrell and Secretary Benjamin M Blackburn.
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Terrell
State Board of Health
General Assembly
Athens
State Board
Samuel ©. Benediot
William F. Westmoreland
Avanta
Fifth
R. M. Harbin
Rome
Seventh
Giles Hathcock
Belton
Ninth
Charles Hicks
Dublin
Eleventh
W. W. Owens
Savannah
A. P. Taylor
Thomasville
M. 8. Brown
Fort Valley
Howard J. Williams
Macon
Eifth
Samuel O. Benedict
J.B. Morgan
Agusta
Tenth
J.M. Terrell
Benjamin M. Blackburn
Executive Department
Medals Awarded Young Orators at Homer Georgia
Over two thousand attended a contest for two gold medals by ten boys and fifteen girls. Contestants include Master Thomas Ragedale and Miss Eva Burns. Medals donated by County School Commissioner G O Strange. State official W B Merritt and Harmony Grove's Prof Zellars spoke. Alderman candidate O W Cooper announces for first ward.
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Homer
Richardson Brothers
Gainesville
Thomas Ragedale
Eva Burns
G. O. Strange
W. B. Merritt
Zellars
Harmony Grove
Ragsdale
Bailie
Barn
Oldest Citizen of Athens: Thomas Bailey’s Industrial Rise
Thomas Bailey, long time general manager of the Athens Foundry and Machine Works, is profiled as a durable figure of Athens industry. Born October 18, 1839, in Berry Landing, he migrated with his family, trained as a machinist, and rose to leadership in local factories, later forming Bailey foundry ventures and guiding major firms to prosperity.
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Athens
Thomas Bailey
Athens Foundry and Machine Works
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
George Bailey
R‘e’ Landing
Chattanooga
Venn
Sere Place
Murray County
Athens Foundry & Machine Works
Reuben Nickerson
Athens Foundry
Thomas Bailey Foundry
Tnst
Oconee
Clarke
Clarke County
Repairs on the Athens Compress Prepare for Busy Season
Workmen have been repairing the Athens Compress to ensure peak condition for the season. Start-up is not expected until late September or early October as management expects record business. Basker Gunnery will resume Sept 20 with strong activity. crops look favorable this year despite delays. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised to restore vitality and energy.
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Athens
Asus
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DrWirré Co
Chicago
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J Smith & Bro
C. Benedict
Banks County Association
Democratic Party
W. Cooper
Frances O Williams
Mari O Willams
Hia Cdren
Lewis E Bailey
Fred L Bailey
George A. Bailey
I V Murray
F. M Haiey
Sarah J Hanpicutt
Wintervile
Methodist Church
R V.h H Parke
MR. Thos. Bailey
Hood
Foley
A.H. Thurness
Mgr
Wills Creek Coal Co
Buffalo
Foley & CO
Chicago, Ill
H.R Palmer & Sons
Arnold & Sorrells
the Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
E. O. McEvoy
Siena
Oxfords
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