Germany Declares Unrestricted Naval War in Battle of Berlin Note
Germany announces unrestricted submarine warfare to starve Britain, prompting fears of severed U.S. relations. The note cites Wilson's peace address and warns of new maritime zones and intensified raids. Washington weighs diplomatic steps as Germany argues it fights for existence.
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Associated Press
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A J Wood Dies at 66 After Long Illness
Mr Andrew J Wood aged sixty six died yesterday afternoon at 6 o clock at his home 280 Baldwin street He is survived by his wife four daughters four sons two brothers and many grandchildren The funeral will be at 3 this afternoon from Oconee Street Methodist church with Rev Willie M Baye and Rev E W Jones presiding Interment follows at Oconee cemetery Pallbearers are Weldon Emmett Adolphus Clarence Edwin and E O Damiron The deceased lived most of his life in this area and was well known and esteemed
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Andrew J. Wood
Baldwin Street
Josephine Wood
F. A. Miller
O. Damion
Pauline
Annie Mae
Wood
Messrs
Weldon Wood
Emmett Wood
Clarence Wood
R. F. Wood
William Wood
Oconee Street Methodist Church
Willie M. Baye
Enoch W. Jones
Oconee Cemetery
Mesers
Adolphus Wood
Edwin Wood
E. 0. Damiron
Death of Mr. Dave Autry at 65 in Athens area
Mr. Dave Autry, aged sixty five, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Griffeth on the Central road near Athens after illness. He leaves six sons and four daughters. The funeral will be at 11 o'clock from the home of Mr. John Seagraves on Hiawassee Avenue, burial in Spinks family cemetery. Flowers may be sent via Bernstein Brothers. He was a longtime Athens resident and Baptist Church member.
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Dave Autry
Henry Griffeth
Mr. Autry
Griffeth
John Seagraves
Hiawassee Avenue
Spinks
Bernstein Brothers
Autry
Athens
The
Baptist Church
Royal Arcanum Elects Oconee Council Officers
The Oconee Council No. 138 of the Royal Arcanum held its postponed annual meeting last night to elect officers for the current year. Chosen were Regent W. A. Capps Vice Regent Ed Levy Orator J. H. Griffeth Past Regent C. A. Vanderleith Secretary M. Jankower Treasurer Francis Epps Collector J. H. Dorsey Chaplain Geo. Stone Guide D. G Daffy Wanlen P. Huggins Representative to Grand Council Mf. Jankower.
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Oconee Council No
Royal Arcanum
W. A. Capps
Ed Levy
J. H. Griffeth
C. A. Vanderleith
M. Jankower
Asurer
Francis Epps
J. H. Dorsey
Geo. Stone
D. G Daffy
Wanlen
P. Huggins
Grand Council
Mf. Jankower
Noting Source Of Leak Flubs Bolling Blame
New York January 3 Francis A Connolly once a Washington partner of R W Bolling and brother in law to President Wilson failed in two and a half hours of grilling before a congressional committee to name the exact source of his leak note about the peace message. He specifically exonerated Bolling of blame for the leak.
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Associated Press
New York
Francis A. Connolly
R. W. Bolling
Wilson
Mell Property on Milledge Ave Sold to Virginia Neighbor
Yesterday the Milledge Avenue residence once owned by Mrs. P. H. Mell was sold to IC A Scudder for his nephew Julian G. Goetchins who now lives in Sal e ville Virginia. Goetchins studied at the University of Athens in 1892 and plans to return to educate local children and settle here.
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P. H. Mell
Milledge Avenue
IC .A. Scudder
Julian G. Goetchins
Saleville
Virginia
oMr
Goetchina
Athens
Elizabeth Miller
Former Athens preacher named pastor of Eufaula church
Rev J D McPhail of Waynesboro Ga has been elected pastor of the Presbyterian church in Eufaula Ala He accepted the call and will move with his family after making needed improvements to the manse The Rev McPhail succeeds Rev D J Blackwell who left for Quincy Fla over a year ago leaving the church without a permanent pastor
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Eufaula
Ala
J. D. McPhail
Waynesboro
Presbyterian Church
McPhail
D. J. Blackwell
Quincy
Fla
Georgia County Cotton Ginnings Compared 1916 and 1915
Washington D C January 31 Director Sam L Rogers of the Bureau of the Census releases a preliminary report showing cotton ginned by counties in Georgia for the crops of 1916 and 1915. Clarke and neighboring counties listed with figures for Banks Barrow Clarke and other counties in two years.
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Banner
Washington, D. C
Sam L. Rogers
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Georgia
Clarke
Barrow
Ebert
Great Rally in Oconee County Planned for March 14
Oconee county to host a great agricultural rally on Wednesday March 14 with the Woman's Club of Oconee county in charge. A programme of interest includes addresses, a basket dinner, and a barbecue. Mrs S P Reaves chairs arrangements with close attention to every detail. Speakers include representatives from the State Agricultural College and State Department of Agriculture, plus prominent Georgia club women such as Mrs Nellie Peters Black of Atlanta. The event aims to draw state wide attention with several hundred prominent Georgians expected.
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Oconee County
Woman's Club of
S. P. Reaves
Fee
State Agricultursis ‘College
Agricultural Department of
Nellie Peters Black
Atlanta
Georgia
Last Trooper Leaves for Border from Paso
The last American troops abandoned Colonia Dublan this morning and began their march toward the border. The departure marks the end of the border occupation following the period of military presence in the area.
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Border
Associated Press
Paso
Colonia Dublan
Smith Estate Case Up to the Supreme Court
Attorneys for receivers appointed by United States Judge Emory Speer will ask the Supreme Court to grant a writ of certiorari from the United States Circuit Court of Appeals to review a dispute over the estate of the late James Smith of Amithsonia valued over 2 1 2 million dollars. The issue is whether the United States Court has jurisdiction. the circuit court held it did not, sending the case back to state courts. The receivers argue federal equity jurisdiction exists when diversified citizenship is shown.
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James Smith
Amithsonia
United States
Emory Speer
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Court
Speer
Macon
Tte
State Court
Equity
United States Court In Equity
Winter Colds Warned For Children Remedy Promoted
A winter health note urges mothers to keep Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey ready. It claims the remedy loosens phlegm relieves congested lungs and stops coughs for colds throat and chest symptoms. The ad touts Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey for croup whooping cough and bronchial troubles sold by druggists at 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Family
A user touts Chamberlain's Cough as the tecom that has cured coughs and colds in their family for over twenty years, claiming it never fails. It is said to be obtainable everywhere.
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Thedford
Banner backs enlarging echo buildings over gym at High School
The Athens Banner endorses Secretary Flanigen’s view against funding a High School gym from the sale of Meigs street school property. It urges using proceeds to enlarge and improve existing school facilities, citing student needs and upcoming bond potential for a properly equipped gym. Dr. J P Campbell supports the call with concerns about large class sizes and underfunded rooms at Baxter Street School.
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J. P. Campbell
C. D. Flanigen
Board of Education
Meigs Street
Flanigen
Edit Es
Athens
Campbell
Gard
Athems
M. A
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The Poor Retail Grocer Faces Harsh Public Criticism
Wholesale grocery jobbers defend retailers against blame for rising prices. They note flour costs dictate prices, not grocers, who incur higher delivery costs and capital risk. Retailers receive abuse despite limited control over supply and timing.
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A.J. Wood
Mexico
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Bordeaux
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Sylvania Woods
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