Mardi Gras Celebrations Open With Fine Weather in New Orleans
Beautiful carnival weather boosted the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans marking Rex’s thirtieth anniversary. Rex rode in a grand car leading a long procession of floats and spectators. The night program featured the Krewe of Comus and a ball at the French opera house, ending the carnival with festivities.
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New Orleans
Rex
His
M. J. Sanders
Washington Artillery Hall
Comus
French Opera House
Garden Club Holds Meeting in Athens Parlor
The Garden Club met yesterday in the parlor of the M.O.A in Athens Clarke County. The Ladies Garden Club invites new members with annual dues of one dollar due by July 1. A fall meeting is planned for February 19 with officers to be elected for the year.
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Tactic Garden Club
Y. M.O
Ladies Garden Club
M.O
Athens
Clarke County
Odd Fellows Invite Athens Degree Team to Lawrenceville
The secret fraternities of Athens show strong activity as four different degree teams prepare to work in nearby towns within two weeks. Glenn Lodge’s degree team will join Lawrenceville lodge of Odd Fellows to present the three degrees next Monday evening.
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Athens
Glenn Lodge
Lawrenceville Lodge of Odd Fellows
Lincoln Birthday Observed with Cotton Exchange Closed
Yesterday marked Abraham Lincoln's birthday with state holidays in some places. Mur phy & Co.'s cotton exchange closed while the dispensary operated as usual for visiting patrons. Memorial exercises honoring Lincoln were held by the Negroes at the First Congregational Church.
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Lincoln
Murphy & Co
Cotton Exchange
Abraham Lincoln
First Congregational Church
Alabama Synod Rejects Joint College Plan
In Belma Alabama the synod met in called session at First Presbyterian Church to consider a Georgia synod proposal for a joint synodical college. The Alabama body declined to cooperate and will not act until the next synod meeting. In Harmarville Pennsylvania a fire at the Duquesne Distributing Company damaged property valued at $75 000. In Birmingham Sheriff Burgin’s trial for the jail escape is set for February 22. The Oleomargarine bill advanced in the House after a failed recommitment vote.
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Als
Synod of
Alabama
First Presbyterian Church
Georgia Synod
Synodical College
Alabama Synod
Alabama College
Harmarville
Pittsburg
West Penn
Theo Nnes
Ue Duquesne Distributing Company
Postoficempson
Duquesne Distributing Company
Sherif Burgin
Birmingham
Ala
Sherif Andrew Burgin
Frank Duncan
Burgin
Peach boom to make Corne lia Mt Airy Georgia center
The Georgia peach industry expands as investors, led by John P. Fort, acquire vast acreage around Corne lia and Mt. Airy to plant 300000 peach trees. Twenty five summer homes will be built, attracting families to enjoy the climate and peach cultivation. Cottage construction begins with spring opening.
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Cornelia
Mt. Airy
Georgia
John P. Fort
Georgia temperance speaker to tour state for cause
Dr. W. A. Mallory of this city is set to tour Georgia making addresses in every county to advance temperance. The talks will be non political and aim to promote temperance, backed by Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, sold by all druggists.
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W. A. Mallory
State of
Georgia
Dr. Caldwell
All Draggiste
Fleming Begins At Athens Post Office Changeover
Pink Morton returns from Washington and prepares to hand the Athens post office to William Fleming on March first. Fleming will lead the office with no immediate changes, as assistants and carriers transfer under civil service rules. Locals and Georgia readers applaud the appointment amid ongoing office transitions and regional interest.
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Pink Morton
Washington, D. C
Athens
William Fleming
Pink
Washington
Fleming
Fieming
Nork
Civil Service
Post Office
Maxeys
Giorgia
South
Suddeh J A Suddeth enters Clarke county sheriff race
Winterville resident Mr J A Suddeth announces his candidacy for Clarke county sheriff marking opposition to Sheriff Wier in the upcoming re election. Suddeth, a well known Clarke county citizen, previously served as deputy sheriff and speaks confidently of his chances.
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J. A. Suddeth
Winterville
Clarke County
Wier
Suddeth
Poison Oak and Poison Ivy Cure Advertisement
A 1900s style ad claims Nature's Poisons cures Poison Oak and Poison Ivy by cleansing the blood. It cites Mr. M. Marshall of Atlanta Gas Light Co who allegedly healed after taking Sulphur and other drugs and swore off salves. The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta offers free medical information and a booklet on blood and skin diseases.
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M. Marshall
Atlanta (Ga
SWIFT
Atlanta
Una Clayton to Perform Weeklong Run at Opera House
Savannah audience enjoyedUna Clayton and her versatile company last week as they return for a weeklong engagement at the Savannah Theatre. The mount features The Dangers of New York with Clayton as a skilled songstress and singer. Support includes Francis Morey and Guy Hunter with a rotating program of specialties between acts. Monday night offers free admission for ladies with seat pickup before 6 pm. Ticket prices range 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Athens
Opera House
Savannah
Savannah ‘News
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New York
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Clayton
Sonbrette
Francis Morey
Guy Hunter
Theacta
Miss Clayton
Frank Whittier
Billy Myers
Prentice
Palmer's Drug Store
Fred Beusse Ill With Hemorrhage After Wounds
Fred Beusse remained very ill with high fever and back wound hemorrhage though slightly better at night. Dr. Quillian noted some improvement but danger remains. Bail application for Jesse Cooper repeated before Judge Lacan. Judge Lucas ruled bail unavailable. A writ of habeas corpus expected today before Judge Russell to decide bail.
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Quillian
Jesse Cooper
F. W. Lacan
Foster
Lucas
Russell
Valdosta Wins Next State Fair Bid
Atlanta February 12 Valdosta was chosen to host the next Georgia State Fair after a morning executive committee vote. Savannah offered a $10,000 premium list while Valdosta proposed $12,000 plus 25 percent of future profits, leading to Valdosta's selection.
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Valdosta
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Kimball House
Savannah
Geo. W. Owens
T. G. Crawford
Weat
A. M. Moors
Night School to Begin Work in East Athens
Contractor Saye starts next week on the new Night School building on Oak Street with lumber already hauled to the Lot. Completion planned by April 1st depending on weather. Four rooms costing about 1500 dollars with a 150 dollar donation from George Foster Peabody of New York. 120 scholars enrolled this year, many in shops and factories missing city school attendance.
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Saye
East Athens
Oak Street
George Foster Peabody
New York
A Peculiar Honeymoon Connected to Chain Gang
In Athens Deputy Turner escorts ten convicts from Clarksville Ga to the county chain gang near Point Peter. The group is led by a tall black man and his bride, who reportedly married just before leaving Clarksville. They waited at Seaboard depot briefly before boarding the train.
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Athens
Turner
Habersham County
Clarkaville
Point Peter
Seaboard
Ehort
ATHENS MASONS AT THE GROVE FOR REORGANIZATION
Keystone Chapter No 1 Masons led by High Priest Max Joseph visited Harmony Grove to reorganize its chapter. The event drew a large, enthusiastic Athena Masons turnout and was described as a success. J A Suddeath announces candidacy for Clarke County sheriff in the Democratic primary.
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Keystone Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Max Joseph
Harmony Grove
Athena Masons
King George I grant to James Oglethorpe documented
A centuries old grant of funds from King George I to James Oglethorpe is now housed at the University, donated by Hon. Oscar Straus via A. B. Philips. The document, signed by George Rex and James Oglethorpe, outlines payment of twenty six thousand one hundred nine pounds, thirteen shillings, and ten pence for Georgia defense from 1744 to 1748, with endorsements and merchant referrals noted.
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James Oglethorpe
University
Oscar Straus
A. B. Philips
King George
George
Rex
America
Georgia
North America
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