Stolen Diamond Rings Sent To Mrs Thomas In Athens
Diamonds stolen from an Atlanta jewelry firm were recovered in Athens and sent to Mrs. R H Thomas wife of the accused thief. The rings were delivered to Davia Freeman's jewelers and linked to Birmingham and Calhoun firms. Athens officials and Attorney Black coordinated the recovery and noted anonymous letters and a mailed package to Mrs. Thomas.
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R. H. Thomas
Atlanta
Athens
Dr. R. Thomas
Davia & Freeman
Whitehall Atreat Jewelers
Tt. Thomas
Dr Oster
Eugene Jack
Black & Jackson Attorneys
Athens Yeatery
Ofirmingham
Als
Birmingham
Thomas
Mr. Black
Davis & Freeman
Davis
Societies Meet Here to Plan Unified August Meeting
The State Agricultural Society the State Horticultural Society the Beate D iymen s Association and the State Ginners Association will convene the first week of August in this city to hold joint sessions. Presidents of the four groups approved a new method of meeting the same week in one location after earlier separate dates.
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D.iymen's Association
State Ginners’ Association
Atlanta
Seasion
Dairymen's Association
W. L. Willismoon
Harmony Grove
J. B. Han
Experiment
Charles Deckner
I. O. Wade
Cornelia
Agricultural Society
Dudley MM. Hughes
Danville
G. M. Ryale
Savannah
J. Clanton Clements
Spring Hill
J. E. McElroy
Norcross
Martin V. Calvin
Augusta
J. M. B. Goode
Conyera
G. W. Holmes
Madison
R. F. Crittenden
Shellman
J. J. Easterlin
Montezuma
Moo
Bryan
Philomath
John A. Cobb
Americus
T. B. Thorn
Irio
W. R. Russell
Carrollton
F. J. Meriam
J. E. Cloud
Buford
H. O. Evans
Baloyondale
T. J. Lyon
Athens to Attend Greater Georgia Convention in Atlanta
President Edwards of the Chamber appoints Captain J J C McMahan to represent Athens at the Greater Georgia convention in Atlanta next Tuesday. Mayor Rhodes likely to attend. A jewelry case involving Mrs. Thomas and diamonds unfolds with police and local figures connected to recovery efforts.
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Edwards
Chamber of Commerce
J. J. C. McMahan
Athens
Greater Georgia
Atlanta
Rhodes
State Fair for Athens Faces Delayed Prospects
Athens eyes a future State Fair after Macon wins this year with a $16,000 offer. The Georgia State Agricultural Society sets a Macon planning meeting for February 10 led by Dudley M Hughes and Martin Calvin. Athens organizers urged to complete $3,000 more in subscriptions for the North Georgia Fair Association.
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Athens
State Agricultural Society
Macon
Lanta
Philomath
G. M. Ryall
Savannah
J.J. Connor
Cartersville
Dudley M. Hughes
Martin Calvin
North Georgia Fair Association
Fair Association
Citywide Basketball League Formed by YMCA
The YMCA forms a citywide basketball league with teams drawn from all members. George Clifton serves as league manager. First games set for Friday Feb 20 at 8 15 pm featuring Yellows versus Reds and Blacks versus Blues. Admission 10 cents with proceeds for gym improvements.
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George Clifton
Three Jeptha residents bound over in alcohol case
John Homan Seab Homan and Allen Homan of Jeptha Madison county were arrested by Deputy Marshal Trammell on charges of untaxed distilling. They appeared before Commissioner Kinnebrew and were bound over to the Federal court with bonds set at 200 each.
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John, Seab
Allen Homan
Jeptha
Madison County
T. P. Trammell
Kinnebrew
Federal
Georgia Track Meet Urged In Athens With Four Colleges
A movement to hold the 1908 Georgia state track meet in Athens under the University of Georgia Athletic Association gains momentum Emory started the effort with Mercer Tech and the University to determine participation The University would host and bear printing advertising costs while semi finals would run in the 100 220 440 yard dashes and 120 220 hurdles final entries depend on semi results and potential Mercer and Tech decisions could create a three cornered contest
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Georgia
Athena
Emory
Mercer
Tech
Athens
Atate
Hall
Georgia State
University of Georgia Athistic Association
Southern Intercollegiate Association
University of Georgia
Mrs Newton 10 Be Buried Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Chas. H. Newton will be held at the Newton residence on Prince Avenue this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow at Ocones cemetery. Pallbearers are to meet at Dorsey & Fonkenstein's at 9:30 this morning: J. M. Hodgon, K. O. Orr, H. H. Linton, T. L. Mitchell, J. Y. Caribhera, J. F. Hart, O. A. Sondder, and John E. Talmadge Sr.
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Chas. H. Newton
Newton
Prince Avenue
Ocones Com Ory
Dorsey & Fonkenstein's
J. M. Hodgeon
K. O. Orr
H. H. Linton
T. L. Mitchell
J. Y. Caribhera
J. F. Hart
O. A. Sondder
John E. Talmadge, Sr
Decorations Highlight First Methodist Church Wedding
The Athena ceremony showcased over 100 electric lights and a bell feature crafted by J Dornblatt, a noted plumber and electrician. The scene at the First Methodist church impressed attendees with its beauty and innovative electrical effects. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised by William A Girard of Pease as prompt and reliable, available from local druggists.
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Athena
J. Dornblatt
Mr. Dornblatt
Chamberlain
William A. Girard
Pease
Georgia Railroad Announces 10 Percent Wage Increase
News from Athens reports the Georgia Railroad authorities have decided on a 10 percent wage increase for all conductors and trainmen. The raise is to take effect on the 15th.
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Athens
Georgia Railroad
University students fined after egg throwing at Athens hotel banquet
Three University of Georgia students faced disorderly conduct charges after a Freshman banquet at the Commercial hotel led to eggs and rocks being thrown from a crowd. Mayor Rhodes dismissed two cases. J M Kendrick was fined 50 dollars plus costs for throwing an offensive fluid into the dining room.
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Sophmore
Commercial Hotel
Yeats
Rhodes
Dan Dupree
Ben Barrow
J. M. Kendrick
Philpot
Dupree
T. A. Barrow
Ina Miller
Henry Bellingrath
Will Reed
Kooz Felker
Will Cranston
R. H. Kendrick
Baldwin
Lie Sip Eetobenica Ana
Bradberry
Capres
Commercial
Kendrick
Walla
Athens
Illiteracy in the South Surges Amid White and Colored Populations
The Southern Education Bard highlights rising illiteracy since 1870, noting decreases among white and declines in several states but sharp increases among colored adults. It cites Virginia and four states with declines and eleven states with large increases, totaling 104 580 more illiterates in 1900, arguing universal education is key to democracy.
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South
Virginia
North Carolin
Kentucky
Tennessee
Sauh Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
North Carolina
Tennesee
South Carolina
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Dr. Thomas
Ball
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Dr. Foster
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Beate
Capt. McMahan
Black & Jackson
Black
Frank Shackelford
Shackelford
Chief Ball
Mr. Davis
State Fair
Athens Y. M. C. A
Judge Kinnebrew
Mrs. Newton
ROYAL
College Boy
Vegro
Southern Education Board
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