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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

3

Gantt Defends Col Smith In gubernatorial claims

Larry Gantt writes to Athens editor disputing sensational Georgia press reports about Col James M Smith. He says Smith plans to sell nine to ten thousand acres, keep an Interstate railway and machinery interests, and not move to Athens though he could be a strong governor candidate.

Athens Bauner Georgia James M. Smith Smith Athens Col Smith Aptions Col. Smith Qvl Smith Anntabell Smithpaoia James M Smith South Carolina Co’. Smith Otter

Memorial rooms planned at State Normal School

Miss Emma Log of Miestestpi will furnish one room of the Wioni Davis Memorial Hall at the State Normal School in memory of her mother Mrs Crawford W Long. The infirmary in the memorial building will be furnished by Mrs A O Harper of Elbert County in memory of her father Dr Crawford W Long. The article notes Colonel Smith and Mr T Larry Gantt and discusses emigration to Georgia and selling large plantations as small farms.

Emma Log Miestestpi Col. Smith South Carolina Smith Peraonally Georgia Columbia Savannah Southern Real Estate and Investment Company Landa Larry Gantt Toman

New Model School for Rabun County

Rabun County Georgia plans a new model high school to combine practical training and intellectual study. Prof A J Ritchie leads the movement, with $4510 raised to build a two story school in Litt le Tennisco valley serving nearby communities. The project aims for a modern plant with mangal training and selective principals and teachers to follow.

A. J Ritchie Rabun County Ritobio Ft Rabun Gap Raban High School Littl Tennisco Ritchie Georgia Georgia Mountains Atate

Maude Barker Cobb Named Assistant Librarian in Milledge

Mrs Maude Barker Cobb will succeed Mrs John M Milledge as assistant librarian in Milledge effective January 1 Librarian Wellborn had previously appointed her to the position Mrs Milledge retires after years of service her replacement comes after a brief state library study period Cobb brings extensive library experience including work at the Carnegie library and recent state library training The report also notes local business and travel anecdotes from Texee and references a drug teaser for D Witt’s Little Early Risers in the endnotes

Maude Barker Cobb John M. Milledge Cobb Wellborn Milledga Cobbae

Shackelford candidate for solicitor general in this circuit

Col Shackelford of this city and Clarke county is the first to announce as a candidate for solicitor general of this circuit. A Jackson county native and University of Georgia graduate, he has served in the general assembly and now seeks election to raise the circuit’s standing. Clifton winter wheat flour is advertised with a quality guarantee by Winfield Cash Grocery.

Thomas J. Shackelford General Assembly Shackelford Mr. Shackelford Jackson County University of Georgia Athena Bar Clarke County Clifton Winfield Cash Grocery

Handkerchiefs With Embroidered Initials Offered

Ladies handkerchiefs in dainty embroidered initials plain hemstitch or with initials priced 10c to 35c each. Embroidered designs available at 1340 street with options from 25c to 1.00. Stock includes special toe designs and varied sizes.

Ready to Wear Department Clears Stock for Two Week Sale

The store aims to clear ladies suits coats jackets skirts and waists in two weeks by offering genuine bargains and even willing to lose money on the entire stock to move it out. With a focus on dramatic markdowns, customers are urged to take advantage of the sale.

Beautiful Furs and Scarves Promise Great Christmas Gifts

A retailer touts its large collection of furs including scarfs boas and sets as ideal Christmas gifts and notes prices have been reduced to the lowest possible point for buyers seeking value and style.

Tribble Announces Candidacy for Western Circuit Solicitor

Col. S. J. Tribble of Athens, noted city court solicitor and prominent local figure, announces his candidacy for solicitor general of the Western circuit with primaries next year. A Franklin county native and University of Georgia alumnus, Tribble has long served Athens with a strong record and led the white postmaster movement in town.

Col Bam J. Tribble City Court of Athens Col. Tribble Franklin County University of Georgis Clarks County Tribble Athens Postoffica

Memorial Board Seeks Details On Confederate Cemetery

A memorial board in Atlanta requests extensive information about a local Confederate cemetery. The inquiry covers location and enclosure, condition of graves and markers, known names, headstones, potential costs for headstones, enclosure needs, and title transfer options under the state act.

Memorial Association Atlanta

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S.S.S SWIFT Josie A. B Columbia, Venn Banneria Mr. Gantt Athena 1 NEW Model School Dr. King W. J. Smith &Bro H. R Palmer Rose Owens Ington Cardus Canala Gal Bey Miss Boss Owens Wes Washitaser . O Willi Jones Owens W. H. Jones Cardai MO. Milledge Lone Star State Texee Yoakam J. M. Haller Haller Eass Palace D-Witt Bolt All Draggista Col. Shackelford Remington Gibson Christy Eta Michabil Col. S.J Tribble Memorial Board W. D. Bilis J. G. Morris Vics B. A. Nisbet W. 5. Shepherd J. O. Waddell
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