Athens Population Near Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred
Athens is nearing a 1910 census figure of 16 500 in the city limits, indicating over 50 percent growth since 1900. Clarke county also shows a 31.5 percent rise to 23 273, potentially adding a second representative in the state legislature.
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Athens
Clarke County
Clarke
General Assembly of
Georgia
ER. Dana Durand
Census Bureau
Washington
Banner
General Assembly
Winterville
Second annual Southern Field Trials open in Montgomery
Montgomery Ala Dec 12 Many valuable dogs bred and trained are entered for the second annual field trials of the Southern Field Trials Club. The event begins today on the club premises near Montgomery and runs through most of the week. Judges Nat B Negbitt of O Neal Neb and Lee Moody of Bessemer Ala preside.
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Montgomery
Ala
Southern
Nat B
Negbitt
O'Neal
Neb
Lee Moody
Bessémer
Waterman Hall chapel dedicated by Bishop Anderson
Bishop Anderson of the Episcopal diocese of Chicago dedicates the Waterman Hall chapel at Sycamore on December 12. The ceremonies include the dedication of a magnificent altar donated by Robert B. Gregory of Chicago in memory of his daughter, Miss Grace Elizabeth Gregory.
Meeting of Engine Manufacturers in Racine Wis
Several hundred manufacturers of gas and gasoline engines from the United States and Canada gathered in Racine for the National Gas and Gasoline Engine Trade Association third annual convention. The three day event will cover key trade questions and industry issues.
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Racine, Wis
United States
Canada
National Gas and Gasoline Engine Trade Association
Musset Centenary Celebrations In Paris Observed
Paris observes the Alfred de Musset centenary born December 11 1810 with meetings at literary clubs and theaters reviving his comedies. In Winterville local notes report Miss Adams guest of Mr and Mrs Harper and the Bank of Winterville organizing with full stock paid.
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Paris
Literam
France
Alfred de Musset
Litterary Clube
de Musset
Winterville
Miss Adams
State Normal School
A. F. Harper
Tom Edwards
Jasper Haynes
Hugh Towens
Bank of
J. T. Pittard
D. H. Winter
T. H. Pittard
W.H. Morton
F. 8. Johnson
Hayes Kromer
Georgia Tech
P. H. Rroper
Sarah Webb
Athens
Lilly Paine
Whitehall
Winterville High School
John Chandler
Bishop
D. 1
Winter
Appointment of Joseph Rucker Lamar to Supreme Court
Lamar Augusta born judge Joseph Rucker Lamar chosen as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court by President Taft. Despite party differences, southern lawyers praised his ability. Georgia friends in Augusta sent congratulations as the nomination was announced in Washington.
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Augusta
Supreme Court
Atlanta
Joseph Rucker Lemar
Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court
South
Lamar
Senate
Taft
Judge Lamar
Lynn to vote for first city officers under new plan
Lynn Mass will hold a city election tomorrow to choose the first officers under the commission form of government. The inauguration and results are highly anticipated as Lynn is the largest New England city to adopt the plan to date. Chicago NL reports Governors Stubbs of Kansas and Wilson of New Jersey arrived to speak at the Tinman Manufacturers association banquet.
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New Haven
Conn
Lynn
Mass
eDc
New England
Chicago
W. R. Stubbs
Kansas
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Tinois
Meeting of Cement Manufacturers in New York
Members of the Association of American Cement Manufacturers, from across the United States and Canada, gathered in New York for their annual meeting. Sessions will continue through Thursday.
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New York
Association of American Cement Manufacturers
United States
Canada
Give Yourself This Christmas Gift of Self Improvement
A Christmas essay urges prioritizing self development over shopping for others. It argues that lavish toys and endless gifts drain time and nerves, foster irritability, and burden households with useless presents. By focusing on personal growth, individuals stay vibrant, patient, and a better companion to family. The piece cites Julia O Keefe Nelson via Uncle Remus.
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Ariel
Childern
Julia O'Keefe Nelson
Uncle Remus
Genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Colds Quickly
The passage promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the genuine remedy for coughs and colds, warning substitutes are dangerous in medicine. It notes the product comes in a yellow package and is sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Maxwell Runabout Runs Sixteen Days Without Driver at State Fair
The Maxwell Model A runabout operated without a driver for sixteen days and nights at the Texas State Fair October 15 to 30, shown by United Motor Dallas Company alongside Columbia and Maxwell cars. The stunt echoed a prior 10,000 mile non stop Maxwell run in New England. Spectators, including Jesse Tilingsworth and Singeworth, noted the car’s continuous motion and startled nearby Indian villagers.
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Maxwell
United Motor Dallas Company
Columbia
New England
Lose Star
Jesse Tilingsworth
Singeworth
Wwf
Red Men
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven Effective in Athens Testimony
Mrs. W. J. Shy of 9208 Lumpkin St Athens Ga testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe back pain and kidney distress after purchasing at Palmer & Son's Drug Store. She has used them since and keeps them on hand for any symptom, recommending the brand. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by dealers everywhere priced 66 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the U.S. sales agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Athens
W. J. Shy
Lumpkin St
Palmer & Son
Doan
Foster-Milburm Co
Buaffle
New York
United States
Prohibition Push in Western Canada Local Votes
A strenuous campaign culminated in local option elections across Saskatchewan. Regina Saskatoon Moose Jaw and Prince Albert were among key cities voting on the saloon question as of December 12.
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Regina
Sask
Canada
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Prince ‘Albert
Norwegian Teachers Meet at Minneapolis Discuss Scandinavian Language
The first annual meeting of the Norwegian Teachers Association of the Northwest opened at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. They discussed introducing Scandinavian language in high schools across Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas and other Scandinavian populated states. Foley Kidney Pills are tonic in action quicken results and restore natural kidney and bladder function. Sold by all druggists.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Foley
Joy
Escaped convicts recaptured near Atlanta in Clarke county
Fred Suddeth and Cliff Henry, two young white convicts serving four year terms in Clarke county, escaped Saturday night and were captured at Howell's station just north of Atlanta Sunday night. They will be returned to the camps today. Red Cross Seals on sale at local stores to aid Christmas relief and education efforts at Nacoochee Institute. Dinner party planned in Athens in honor of Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb with prominent guests. Foley's Kidney Remedy praised for lumbago relief.
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Cliff Henry
Clarke County
Howell's
Atlanta
M. A. Lipscomb
Vassar Woolley
Athens
Lipscomb
Georgia
Jana
Dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Steadman at Talmadge home
Mrs J E Talmadge hosted a dinner party at her Prince avenue residence to honor Mr and Mrs William Bancroft Steadman. The dining room glowed with yellow decorations and gold candelabra as a hot luncheon was served to guests including Mrs C O Bloomfield Miss Marian Bloomfield Maude Steadman Cornelia Sreadman and Julius Talmadge.
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Prince Avenue
J. E. Talmadge
William Bancroft Steadman
Candler Seen as Likely Governor Candidate in 1913
Atlanta reporters say Railroad Commissioner C M Candler is virtually certain to run for governor in 1913. friendly observers note his open minded stance and strong support among both factions, with Decatur lawyer Murphy Candler already positioned in the public eye as a potential contender. A separate note mentions Chamberlain's Liniment offering quick relief for sprained ankles.
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Atlanta
C.M. Candler
Murphy Candler
Candler
Hoke Smith
Fuller Callaway
LaGrange
Decatur
DeKalb County
Smith
Athens Rail Schedules and Train Arrivals Central of Ga and Others
Athens schedules show Central of Georgia and Seaboard lines with daily departures to Macon and Athens arrivals. Listed times include 7:10 and 7:55 p.m. Athens arrivals Sundays and various departures for the Southern Railway and Georgia Railroad services.
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Macon
Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Crain
Torch of
Prain
Setouthern
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