Remarkable Bible Student to Lead Week of Prayer in Athens
The January 1 to 8 1911 universal week of prayer will feature Rev Robert V Miller of North Carolina leading services at the First Methodist church in Athens. Rev M A Jenkins of the First Baptist notes Miller’s national prominence and hopes hundreds join in united prayer across denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
R. V. Miller
North Carolina
First Methodist Church
M. A. Jenkens
First Baptist Church
Miller
Forbes
Y. MC. A
Y. M
Robert V. Miller
South
Mr. Miller
Canada
Fillpot
Athens
Troutman
Millard Alford Jenkens
Bigby Arrested Here Yesterday on Drunkenness Charge
Yesterday afternoon a young white man named Bigby was arrested in this city on a warrant from Bogart Georgia charging drunkenness on the public highway and profane language. Bogart Marshal accompanied him to Athens where Judge Charles T. Young held a preliminary hearing and set a $100 bond. Bigby claimed he would prove his innocence at trial.
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Bigby
Bogart
Athens
Charles T. Young
Escaped convict caught by officers
Newt Lackey, an escapee from Morgan county, was arrested Saturday night by Officers Sage and Seagraves. Previously jailed for whisky cheering in this city, he was sent to Morgan county to finish a sentence but escaped again, and now faces serving six months before return. The report ends with an ad claim for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Newt Lackey
Morgan County
Sage and Seagraves
Lackey
Sase
Richard Rakestraw Not Fatally Hur t by Slashing Fight
Richard Rakestraw, the man slashed in several facial wounds by John Whitehead on Saturday morning, is much better and not in serious danger. The assailant’s father is expected to surrender the son to authorities today.
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John Whitehead
Richard Rakestraw
the Law
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Colds Quickly
The Genuine Always promises quick relief for coughs and colds in a yellow package. Substitutes are dangerous in medicine. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Duel on a Sunday Morning Ends in Injury
Will Martin and Jim Dean, both African American, fired pistols during a holiday celebration at College. a misfired blank escalated to a live round injuring Dean in the shoulder. Both men were arrested and await trial under new state law. Dean received medical care and his condition is not serious.
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Will Martin
Jim Dean
Influenza change linked to pneumonia warned remedy
The article notes the major risk of influenza leading to pneumonia and advises using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive measure. It emphasizes the remedy’s potential to obviate complications and promote quicker recovery.
Judge Speer Congratulates Judge Lamar on Supreme Court Appointment
The Macon Telegraph prints a congratulatory letter from Judge Joseph R. Speer to Judge Lamar dated December 17 1910 praising his elevation to the United States Supreme Court. Speer notes kinship and Georgia heritage, admires Lamar’s service, and jokes about formal address and future Augusta chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lamar
Supreme Court
Macon Telegraph
Joseph R. Lamar
Supreme Court of the United States
Macon
Lamar
Georgia
Fmory Speer
Telegraph
Judge Lamar
Judge Speer
Margaret Speer
Jos. Rucker
Ruckersville
Elbert County
Alexander Speer
Speer
Acon
Washington, DC
Wegz
Uncle Parker
Maria Theresa
Madame
de Pompadour
Chelsea
Valdosta
John Randolph
Trophonius
Pausanias
Treasury
Augusta
Killing in Danielsville Stirs Town After Marshal Kills Man
Sunday at eleven in Danielsville the town awoke to the killing of Charlie Snellings by Marshal C. C. Kidd after a clash during a drinking scene. Snellings died in the struggle leaving a wife and two children. The incident follows reported disorder and aroused widespread excitement.
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Danielsville
Charlie Snellings
Marshal c. C. Kidd
Snellings
Itis
Marshal Kidd
Miss Mary A Brown Dies After Long Illness
Miss Mary Ann Brown died at her Hill street home after a lengthy illness. She was 88 and noted for Christian service, born in Williamstown Vermont, lived in Brooklyn and Athens, was sister to A B Griffith and Denison Brown, aunt to Nellie Sprout and Griffiths family. Funeral set for 3:30 pm at Hill street residence with Rev. Troy Beatty officiating. pallbearers listed.
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Hill Street
Mary Ann Brown
Miss Brown
Williamstown
Vermont
Brooklyn
N. Y
Athens
A. B. Griffith
Denison Brown
Northfield
Nellie Sprout
Arthur B. Griffith
Charles B. Griffith
W. D. Griffith
Rincon
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Messrs
James White
H. H. Linton
J. EB. Talmadge, Jr
Blind Tiger Arrest in Broad Street Corn Juice Case
John Dean a negro was arrested Saturday night on Broad Street near Foundry Street for selling corn juice amid no law prohibiting it. Detective Seagraves observed the sale. Dean protested selling for another, a claim unlikely to succeed in court unless the mayor is persuaded.
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John Dean
Broad Street
Foundry Street
Seagraves
Dean
Arrest of Dick Treadwell for whisky sale charged
By officers last night Dick Treadwell a negro was arrested by Detective Sage and Seagraves on the charge of keeping whisky on hand for sale. He bears a notoriety as a blind tiger and will be tried this morning in mayor's court.
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Dick Treadwell
Auto Accident on Prince Avenue Involves Barnett and Bostwick
Yesterday six pm on Prince avenue near Grady avenue a car driven by Guy Barnett struck a bicycle ridden by Rev. Mr. Bostwick. Bostwick was thrown from the bike with force, taken to the hospital for treatment, and later moved to his home near the Normal school after injuries were found not serious.
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Bostwick
Guy Barnett
Prince Avenue
Grady Avenue
Funeral for James Parker Held Sunday
The funeral for James Parker, who died Saturday after a brief illness, was held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at his residence. Rev. H. C. Compton officiated and the Woodmen of the World, of which Parker was a member, conducted graveside rites.
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H. C. Compton
Woodmen of World
James Parker
Woodmen of the World
Parker
Mr J H Dorsey III Ill At Home With Grippe
Mr J H Dorsey III, popular tax receiver, is ill at his home in this city after days of a severe cold and grippe like symptoms. He has been confined to his room and unable to leave.
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J. H. Dorsey
Jo Grippe
Calvin W Parr Reported Seriously Ill in Athens
At his Washington street home the well known Athens resident Calvin W Parr is seriously ill. The longtime citizen, esteemed by hundreds of friends, is hoped to make a thorough restoration to health.
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Calvin W. Parr
Athens
Washington Street
Tribble Family Moves to Our City
Mr R L Tribble and family from Oglethorpe county have moved here to reside. The Tribble family will be welcomed by the people of the city as they settle into their new home.
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R. L. Tribble
Oglethorpe County
Aan
Tribble
Mrs Priscilla Sawyer Barrow Dies in Savannah
Mrs Priscilla Sawyer Barrow aged eighty three died at her Savannah home after a long illness. Widow of David C Barrow and stepmother of Chancellor Barrow of Athens. Her remains were brought to Athens for interment at Oconee cemetery with pallbearers Judge A J Cobb Col G M Snelling H H Linton T P Stanley T G Gerdine Carlisle Cobb and H C Erwin. Rev Troy Beatty conducted the funeral at the Episcopal church.
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Savannah
Priscilla Sawyer Barrow
Oconee Cemetery
A. J. Cobb
Col
G. M. Snelling
H. H. Linton
T. P. Stanley
T. G. Gerdine
Carlisle Cobb
H C, Erwin
Harry Hodgson
Troy Beatty
Episcopal Church
Mr. Howard Ash Visites Home During Holidays
Mr. Howard Ash now residing in LaGrange spends holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ash. He is connected with a large cotton mill there and holds a trusted, prominent position. Many local friends are pleased to see him.
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Howard Ash
LaGrange
W. C. Ash
Ash
Christmas Dinner Guests Named in Athens Invitation
Mr and Mrs Joe Lewis hosted a delightful Christmas dinner inviting Mr and Mrs J A Nelms of Athens Mr Robert Nash of Atlanta Mr T J Todd and son Mr and Mrs R M Jennings Mr Grady Watson and Miss B F Todd.
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Joe Lewis
J A. Nelms
Athens
Robert, Nash
Atlanta
T. J, Todd and Son
R. M. Jennings
Grady Watson
Mir. B. F, Todd
Subscriptions Open To Aid Dunaway Family Fund
The Gunaway family relief fund will close December 31 to reach a target of fifteen hundred dollars. Citizens urged to contribute at once as trustees plan to invest the fund after January 1 to yield about ten dollars monthly for the large family.
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Gunaway
Valentine Dunaway
Dee
Iit
Dunaway
Mrs J P Couch Dies After Long Illness
Mrs J P Couch died Sunday morning at nine at her Nantahala avenue home after a prolonged pellagra illness. She leaves a husband and several children, with many sorrowing friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev B R England at the home and the remains were taken to Princeton factory for interment.
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Nantahala Avenue
J.P. Couch
Couch
8. R. England
Princeton Factory
NITTUE GIRL DIES IN JACKSONVILLE
Officer Dear ing Hil of the Athens police learns his nine year old daughter Louise has died in Jacksonville Florida after a brief illness. He travels to attend the funeral as friends offer sympathy.
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Dearing Hil
Athens
Jacksonville
Fla
Louise
Officer Hill
Children donate over three hundred books for Decatur Orphans' Home
Children at the First Methodist Sunday school organized a book shower for the Decatur Georgia Orphans' Home. More than 300 books were sent, costing fifty cents to a dollar and a half each, promising delightful reading for the orphans.
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Decatur Orphans’ Home
Decatur
Orphans’ Home
Gardner visits parents in hometown
Mr. W. J. Gardner and his family are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Garner on Baxter Street. Gardner, connected with the Southern Bell Telephone Co. at Greenville, D. C., holds a responsible position with the company. Friends here are glad to hear of his success since leaving Athens.
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W. J. Gardner
J. B. Gardner
Baxter Street
Gardner
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Greenville
D. C
Athens
Fraying Night Air Signals Creaking Alarm
A garbled line suggests a warning about a metallic cough and danger at night. It mentions no opiates and that the item is sold by all druggists. The fragment hints at a public health or danger alert with unclear wording.
Mrs J W Nevitt Died in Philadelphia
Mrs J W Nevitt died yesterday afternoon at one o clock at the Philadelphia home of her daughter Mrs B Gates after a long illness. She was eighty three and longtime Athens resident known for church involvement and community regard. She leaves five children including Dr R B Nevitt of Toronto and Mrs C D Flanigen of Athens.
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John W. Nevitt
B. ¥. Gates
Philadelphia
Mra
Nevitt
C. D. Planigen
Banner
South Carolina
Athens
Pullman Porters Strike For Raise
Chicago. Porters of the Sleeping Car Porters and Car Service Men's union plan a Chicago convention to address declining earnings. They cite reduced tips and travel sentiment shifting away from subsidizing wages, and consider actions to compel higher wages from the company.
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Chicago
Ill
Pullman
Sleeping Car Porters and
Car Service Men's Union
Humoriste
Take Care When Kidneys Affected Warns Reader
A Rochester reader warns that kidney issues endanger life and shares worsening back pain and fatigue before starting Foley Kidney Pills. The fragment notes irregular kidney action and suggests relief from use, though details are incomplete.
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M. Mayer
Rochester
N. Vy
Foley
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Chayberlain
Richard
Rakestraw
Charlie Snelling
Mary A. Brown
MR. Parker
J. H. Dorsey III
MR. R. L. Tribble
Barrow
David C. Barrow
Chancellor Barrow
J. P. Couch
Dearing Hill
MR. W. J. Gardner
J. W. Nevitt
Pullman Porters
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