New Theatre Planned on Washington Street in Athens
Michael Brothers have purchased the old theatre on Washington Street and stores on Clayton Street to remodel into a modern, cozy theatre. A prominent architect will visit soon to draft plans for the new building. The project aims to attract first class companies and boost Athens growth with a place of amusement equal to cities of 40 000 inhabitants. Construction will begin soon for a readiness next season.
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Messrs. Michael Brothers
Washington Street
Clayton Street
Athens
Michael Brothers
Smith inaugurated as the president of Mercer University
Mercer University in Macon Georgia held the inaugural of Dr Charles Lee Smith as president in a ceremony at the First Baptist church and auditorium. The event drew undergraduates faculty alumni city and county officials and educators from across the United States with remarks from Ira Remsen of Johns Hopkins and others.
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Macon
Charles Lee Smith
Mercer University
Mercer
First Baptist Church
United States
Ira Remsen
Johns Hopkins University
Joseph M. Terrell
Bridges Smith
Walter D. Hill
The
State University
Alumni Association
Emory Speer
John G. McCall
Board of Trustees
Smith
Annual Opportunity in Athens for Scarce Fur Stock
See these at once, they are scarce and hard to get. Onur Fur stock is the largest and best assorted ever seen in Athens. The closer you investigate the better you will be pleased. Blankets, White Quilts and Comforts.
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Athens
Japanese plans to absorb Corea and Manchuria unfold
A San Francisco Chronicle dispatch reports Japan aims to make Corea a protectorate or annexed region and extend sovereignty into southern Manchuria. It cites Itos in Seoul outlining a potential naval occupation of Chemulpo and Kirin railway concessions as leverage against China and other powers.
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Russia
Japan
Corea
Nome
Gorea
Pacific
Manchuria
Seoul
Itos
Chemulpo
Kirin
Chinese Eastern Railway
Liaoyang
Komura
Pekin
Miji
China
San Francisco Chroni, Cle
Georgia Marble Named for Girard Trust Building Site
Georgia marble will be used for the Girard Trust Company's Broad and Chestnut street building in Philadelphia. The site is valued at $5,000,000 and work starts now. The Blue Ridge Marble Company has the marble contract for nearly $1,000,000 and the project links to broader capital plans.
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Nelson, Ga
Georgia
Girard Trust Company
Broad and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
Metropolitan
Blue Ridge Marble Company
Citizens’ National Bank, of
Washington
Local Linen Sale Promises Great Thanksgiving Values
See our line of Rugs, Mattings, Lace Curtains and Window Shades. Thanksgiving is but a Few days off. Get Ready. Big lot linen Napkins on sale. Great values in Table Linens and Towels.
Anecdotes in the pulpit debated by Chicago ministers
Chicago ministers at the Rock River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Newport debated the propriety of using anecdotes in sermons. Supporters say stories vivify ideas and build sociability. opponents call them sensational and distracting to intellects. This excerpt highlights examples, recommendations, and cautions from clergy including Vaughan, Dingle, and Tilroe.
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Chicago
Rock River
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Newport
Spurgeon
Talmage
Descartes
Garibald
D. D. Vaughan
John N. Dingle
William E. Tilroe
Chicago Record-Herald
Bradley Cleared Wadsworth Dropped by North Georgia Conference
The North Georgia Conference exonerated Dr H. B Bradley of heresy and suspended Dr Wadsworth for one year on a moral character charge. The case cited an alleged attempt to take a woman in Hartwell, which she resented. Judge John W Maddox denied a political deal claim related to Gordon Lee.
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Newnan
North Georgia
H. 8. Bradley
Wadsworth
Shertieg
Hartwell
John W. Maddox
Fite
Gordon Lee
Congress
Suit Prices and Silk Waists Highlight Cloth Line
A local ad notes suits priced from $19.00 to $35.00 each. It promotes silk waists and dresses alongside a line of plaids and changeables for shoppers.
Chancellor Hill Speaks at Mercer Inauguration in Macon
In Macon Georgia Chancellor Hill of the University of Georgia spoke at the inauguration of Dr Charles Lee Smith as Mercer University president. He praised the new leader’s scholarship executive efficiency and noted his promise as writer and speaker.
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Macon
Hill
University of Georgia
Charles Lee Smith
Mercer University
Mercer Law Students Protest Inauguration Seating
Law students of Mercer university in Macon Georgia filed resolutions with the faculty protesting their treatment at President Smith inauguration. They claimed negligence for lack of seating and were moved to pillars, forced into an embraiding position, and left the auditorium in a show of revolt.
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Macon
Mercer University
Smith
Two Cows Shot by Armed Negro Youths
Yesterday morning three Black youths with a shotgun shot two of Mr. T. P. Trammell’s cattle on Barber Street. One cow is badly hurt and may die. Witnesses saw the assailants, who escaped. Police pursue the suspect, with expected severe punishment if caught.
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T. P. Trammell
Barber Street
Big Eagle Killed Near City After Hunt
Yesterday Henry Jackson spied a huge bird near the waterworks pond. After a startled moment he fired, killing a seven foot wingspan eagle. The majestic bird was brought to town and is being stuffed.
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Henry Jackson
Tip
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NEW Theatre
Michael Bros., and Associates
Hall
F. J. Cheney &C
Toledo
Price Tc
Great Britain
Hannah Plant
Little Hock
Ark
Buck- Jen
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Garibaldi
Italy
Camden
N. J
Bradley
Davison & Lowe
Chancelor Hill
Big Eagle
Tutt’s
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