Georgia Chamber of Commerce Wades Into Water Power Plan
A committee led by Charles F Howe in Macon joins engineers from Athens Atlanta Augusta and Savannah to survey Georgia streams for undeveloped horsepowers harness irrigation and attract outside capital. The program targets small farmers with low-cost power for farming operations and home use, and outlines forthcoming pamphlets for farmers and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F Howe
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Macon
Georgia
Athens
Charles F. Howe
Nisbet Wingfield
Augusta
B. M. Hall
Atlanta
W. A. Carlisle
Janeville
G. W. McCallie
G P. Harley
Columbus
C. J. Frankren
Charles A. Caldwell
Br Mason
Robert KE. L. Spence
Albany
RB. Conant
Savannah
Aobert Fendig
Brunswick
Robert C. Freeman
West Point
A. C. Mill
State Chamber of Commerce
Capillackers
Eeepf
Grergia
Ict
Jlarser
Howe
Charles Howe
Minarers
B. M. Hail
Atanta
Gainesville
North Georgia Electric Company
S. W. McCallie
G. F. Harley
Stone & Webster Co
Big Goat Rock
Tahode’ee River
C. D. Flanisan
South
Chamber of Commerce Plans Yearly Improvements
The Chamber of Commerce outlines planned improvements for the new year at the start of January. The focus includes infrastructure and business support initiatives to boost local commerce and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Commerce
Stomach Trouble Relieved by Black-Draught Says Hughes
A Kentucky man, A J Hughes of Pomerayton, recounts five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches. After trying various remedies, he credits Thedford's Black-Draught with a three month cure and urges families to keep it on hand. The ad touts the medicine as gentle, vegetable, and safe for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
River and Harbor Bill Expected to Move Through Congress
Washington reports a generous River and Harbor Bill will be reported in the 63rd Congress with no large new projects, focusing on under construction works. Chairman Sparkman says estimates may be cut but aims to advance existing deserv ing projects up to March 4 1915 with about 80 million dollars in new projects eyed. Hearings cited include lower Mississippi and Sacramento improvements and a Beverly harbor expansion, while the chief engineer notes 34.2 million can be spent next year after further cuts to fit Treasury needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Clark
Rivers and Harbors Committee
S. M. Sparkman
Mississippi
Sacramento River
Beverly
Massachusetts
Memphis
Tennessee
Babine
Apalachicola
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
Army
Tax Law Changes In Georgia Tax Returns Rules Shifting
Tax payer duties shift as Georgia introduces January real property return dates and February book opening for tax returns. Tax receivers must close books by May and within ten days after, county board of assessors revises returns for final digest. Board members are Jack F. Jackson George H. Thurmond and C B Grimith.
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Georgia
J. H. Dorsey
Ed General
Board of Tax Assessors
Mesers
Jack F. Jackson
Geo. H. Thurmond
C. B. Grimith
Board of Assessors
Big Bank Case Terms Open At Homer Court
The Banks County Superior Court opens a busy term with motions for new trials and a calendar packed after the Carr, Boyd & Co. failure. Notable cases include Deadwyler vs Morris over a $1,500 Maysville bank share and Maddox vs Maddox on alimony disputes. Injunction granted in Bryan vs Mortis. A Gwinnett case of Byrd vs Burchwell concerns Ambrose home titles. Proceedings attract judges, lawyers, and notable attorneys from Gainesville Jefferson Commerce and Lawrenceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Institute
Jack Maddox
Maddox
Bryan
Morris
Byrd
Burchell
Gwinnett
Crystal Theater
Stone & War A Junction
Cobb & Erwin
C.H. Brand
Deadwyler
Perry
GaitesVille
N Morris
Banks Superior Court
Ma Oy
W. W. Starke
Commerce
J. A. B. Mahaffey
Jefferson
G. P. Martin
Gainesville
A. J. Grifin
Homer
Sam Kimsey
Cornelia
BR. L. J. Smith
H. H. Perry
W. A. Stevenson
E. C. Starke
Cowmeree
W. A. Charters
Banks County Superior Court
C W. Gillespie
Perry & Charters
T. J. Shackelford
Byrd and Burchwell
Ambrose Home
Lawrence’ville
W. B. Simmes
Lawrenceville
G. W. Ambrose
O. A. Nix
L. Oakes
D. N. Byrd
Atlanta
M.D. Irvin
Government ownership would cost less than one hundred million
Washington reports Representative Lewis of Maryland argues for U S operation of telephone lines with competition against telegraph firms and claims financing would be no harder than the Panama Canal project. He supports partial telephone use as telegraph lines and condemns current rates as outrageous. A California woman praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relief of cold and lung soreness.
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Washington
Panama
Lewis
Maryland
United States
Quarantine Kept On Potatoes From Allied Lands
Washington orders continued quarantine on potatoes from the British Isles Canada and Continental Europe. A later order allows removal of the ban for districts free from wart and powdery scab. Initiated Sept 20 to keep out wart and powdery scab. U S yield this year exceeds 331 million bushels above ten year average.
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Washington
Crewry Houston
British Isles
Canada
Europe
United States
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Mich Resident
Thos Verran of 286 Edward Street Houghton Michigan praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an effective remedy for throat tickle and cough with no after effects. Palmer and Sons distribute this relief in the ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Thos. Verran
Edward Street
Houghton, Mich
T/Palmer & Sons
Rev J V M Morris Returns to Athens to Live
In a note of welcome the city learns that Rev J V M Morris will move back to Athens to reside. He is noted as the oldest active Methodist minister in the North Georgia conference and among the three oldest in Southern Methodism. During his Athens residence he often supplied various churches in the absence of regular pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. M. Morris
Athens
Morris
North Georgia
Prother" Morris
In Re Elder Custody and Civil Injunctions
Legal notices list several 1913 1914 cases including Claude Hancock vs Empire Cotton Oil Co seeking injunction. Other filings include Pew vs Southern Railway Co for a new trial, Davenport and State v Montgomery and Cummings with motions for new trials, and Pee Dee Mfg Co Delgado Mills vs Georgia Railroad Co. The Gwinnett Jackson area filings reference motions and injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Hancock ’S
Virginia-Carcing Chemical Co
Claude Hancock
Empire Cotton Oil Co
Holder
Empire Cotton, Oil Co
Pew
Southern Railway Co
Wention
Gwinnett
Waterson
Davenport
State
Montgomery
Jackson
Cummings
Pee Dee Mfg. Co
Delgado Mills
Georgia Railroad’Co
R. L. Mons Co
Georgia Railroad Co
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Lenegee
Teseue
Eeeas
Lot No
Haere
Popalble
Vanier
Neo
Hughes
Pomerayton, Ky
A. J. Hughes
Swan
Brand
BANKS
California
Chamberlain
Marie Gerber
Sawtelle
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