Georgia Democrats Clash Over Calling Convention
Clarke county chair presents a petition to the state executive committee arguing for a democratic convention to articulate a platform for Joseph M Brown’s gubernatorial candidacy. The piece denounces the committee’s restraint as breaking long-standing Georgia party precedent and warns of public response if further obstructions occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Executive Committee
Georgia
Democratic Party
Clarke County
Joseph M Brown
Charles Emory Smith
Frank C. Shackelford
Joseph M. Brown
Democratic Organization
Party of
Democratic Executive Committee
John B. Gamble
Georgia Drainage Congress Meets in Waycross
The Georgia Drainage Congress second annual session will convene in Waycross on December 19. Officers include G W Deen president L R Aiken first vice president W B Williams second vice president C Fort Andrews secretary and W H Leahy treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Georgia Drainage Congress
G. W. Deen
L. R. Aiken
Brunswick
W. B. Willams
Savannah
C. Fort Andrews
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for All Ages
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for colds and preventing pneumonia. It claims no opium or narcotics and states it may be given to babies as confidently as to adults, with sale through all dealers.
Chanukah Arrives With Lights and Historic Feasts
Chanukah begins December 16 this year with eve on December 15 in observance of the Feast of Lights. The observance recalls the purification of the Jerusalem temple after Antiochus Epiphanes and the guerrilla war led by Mattathias and Judah Maccabee. Homes light candles each night until the eighth day. In Athens synagogue no special service is planned. Rabbi Bleckman will discuss The Meaning of the Chanukah Anniversary. Sunday school children hold Chanukah celebration December 24 at 3:30. Everyone is invited.
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Jerusalem
Antiochus Epiphenes
Syria
Antiochus
Pashing
Mattathias
Istér Ut der
Judah Maccabee
Zeus
Athens
Blechman
Burial of J. O. Bridges at Hull after Athens death
The remains of Mr. J. O. Bridges of Athens were buried in Hull on December 13 after death the prior Sunday. Funeral services at Oconee street church in Athens were led by Rev. A. J. Sears Rev. A. A. Sullivan Will Saye and Cooper. Many friends accompanied the funeral party from the family.
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Hull
J. O. Bridges
Athens
Oconee Street Church
Longman Martinez Paint Advertises Value in New York
An advertisement touts L. and M. Pure Paints offering extensive coverage with four gallons of paint plus three gallons of oil at about $1.60 per gallon, claiming a cottage can be painted cost effectively. It cites Longman Martinez as manufacturers and John L. Arnold as distributor in New York, inviting readers to request Money Saver Price List No. 60.
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New York
N. A
S.A. Longman & Martinez
L. @M. Pure
John L. Arnold
Longman & Martinez
P. O
Bocklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Ends winter ailments with Arnica Salve that heals burns piles cuts sores bruises and sprains. Trial convinces as it claims to relieve chapped lips cold sores and skin pains. Available for 26 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Son.
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Bocklen
Arnica
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sone
Georgia Farmers Hear Value of State College Short Courses
The State College of Agriculture in Athens promotes practical short courses for adult farmers. Reports from practitioners show increased yields in cotton and corn after applying scientific methods taught in these courses. Across Georgia farmers note improved profitability and urge enrollment from January 2 to 14, 1912.
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Farmers OF
Georgia
State College
State College of Agriculture
Gitte State College of Agriculturé
Athens
Witherto
Trawich
Athany
Ideng
Trawick
T. W. Hollingshead, Jr
Milledgeville, Ga
W. A. Cowan
Douglasville
T. Jackson
Carrollton
Carroll County
Qillmen A. Smith
Diackshear
College of Agriculture
Redemption from Sin Address at Majestic Theater
Rev D H Cowan of the North Carolina Methodist Conference will speak at the Young Men's Christian Association men’s meeting this Sunday afternoon. The talk titled Redemption from Sin aims to help men struggling with sin and bad habits. Doors open 3:30, orchestra 3:45, address 4:15. Free to men.
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Majestic Theater
Athens
Young Men's Christian Association
North Carolina Methodist Conference
D. H.cowan
Majestic
Auto Kills Little Girl in Atlanta
Annie Lou Smith died after being struck by a car at Peachtrea and Tenth Streets in Atlanta. The driver J H Whitten of M L Thrower Co said the child darted into the street on slippery pavement and the car could not be stopped in time. She was returning from school and was the daughter of Lee A. Smith of Richards Smith meat dealers.
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Aulanta
Annie Lou Smith
Peachtrée
Tenth Streets
St. Joseph's Infirmary
J. H. Whitten
M. L. Thrower & Co
Lee A. Smith
Richards Smith
Or.h. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R Palmer & Sona
Mission commission sails to study Far East missions
A panel of eminent experts appointed by the International Bible Students Association sails from San Francisco for Japan aboard the Shinya Maru to review mission coaching and propose changes to improve religion and humanity. Members include Gen. W. P. Hall and J. T. L. Pyles among others from U S A, Washington, D C, and Ontario.
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San Francisco
Calif
Far East
Japan
International ‘Bible Students’ Association
Gen
W. P. Hall
BW. V. Kuehn
Toledo
R. B. Maxwell
Manfeld,c
J. T. L. Pyles
Washington, D. C
L. W. Jones
Chicago
H. Robinson
Ontario
Has Been Editor of a Daily Paper for Fifty Years
St John New Brunswick December 13 The St John Globe issued a fifty page edition to mark fifty years of John Valentine Ellis as editor of the Globe. Born in Halifax he began editing at twenty six and later served in the Canadian Senate after provincial and Dominion roles.
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St. John, N. B
St. John Globe
John Valentine Ellis
Bille
America
Halifax
The
Globe
Senate of Canada
New Brunswick
Dominion House of Commons
Heisman Analyzes Georgia and Auburn in S. I. A. A. Race
Atlanta December 13 Heisman reviews the Georgia and Auburn football seasons. He notes Georgia likely had stronger overall form, Auburn faced more bad breaks yet finished near Georgia, with Georgia's best game vs Tech and injuries shaping the later decline.
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Tech
Georgis
Georgia
Auburn
Clemson
Mercer
Teohas
Texas
Athens Poultry Wins Highlight Atlanta Show Results
Reports from Athens detail Rhodesville Yards and local handlers winning at the Atlanta show run by the International Poultry Association. J. H. Mapp of Athens earns prizes in Black Orpington classes, while Dr W B Hardman of Commerce takes top placements in White Plymouth Rocks and other Athens residents secure multiple pullets hens pullets and cockerels across several breeds.
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Athens
Atlanta
International Poulty Association
Rhodesville Yards
J. H. Mapp
Lampkin
Orpington
B. B. Parrish
Southern Poultry Yards
L. P. Eoerhardt
Biberton
William J. Lloyd
Chattahoochee
Joseph
Stewart
Athéns
Street & Bishop
Columbus
Misc
G. Hattemer
Fr. Deposit
Ala
Thira Cook
Bond Issues Show Progress Across Southern States
Industrial Index notes widespread bond activity from Savannah to Montgomery, with Savannah voting 600000 for sewer expansion, Sylvester approving 20000 bonds, and Georgia counties planning 350000 for roads bridges and schools. New incorporations in Athens and Dahlonega, and several railroad and municipal projects cited amid a bustling year for public works.
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Columbus
The
Industrial Index
Susch
Savannah
Gylvester
Leuvens
Georgia
Manchester
Bogart
Atlanta
Enterprise
Als
Pave
Maca
Demopolis
Alada
Savanntah
Athens
Dahlonega
Boaz
Ala
Statesboro
Brewton
Montgomery
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Clarke
Constitution of Yesterday Morning
Georgia Reclamation Organization
W. H. Leahy
J. L. Sweat
Albert Fendig
Harvey Granger
J. A.J. Henderson
Ocilla
L. Johnson
St. Marys
R G, Dickerson
Hamerville
P. H Comas
Baxley
W. McCallie
Court House
W. H. Scruggs
E. A Pound
North Carolina
Joseph Iver Pratt
8. W. McCallie
J. W. Philips
United State Drainage Engineer
William G. Brantley
Charles G. Edwards
Hoke Smith
Walter McElreatt
John M. Blaton
South
E. J. Watson
Agriculture, Commerce and Industries
South Carolina
North Georgia
Len O. Hardman
Jackson County
Alexander R. Lawton
Central of Georgia
Savanah
Wade H. Leahy
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
Coleraine
St. Mary’s River
Chanukar
Ralof
NR. Bruges
DR. Coman
N. C
Vanderbilt
Georgiams
Heisman
Mississippi
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