Athens hub plan would link Knoxville to Augusta by Southern Railway
A letter to the Banner argues for a 199 mile Athens to Knoxville line with further extensions to Augusta and Suwanee. The proposal claims the route would unite Knoxville Charleston Augusta and Atlanta as a regional network, boosting Athens population and industry, and urges Athens merchants to form a committee to press the Southern Railway for action.
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Athena
Southern
Franklin
N.C
Wilfard
Tenn
Riens
O'Farrell
Comtey
Banner
Southern Railway Company
N. C
Wilard
Young
Athens
Knoxville
Augusta
Charleston
Athins
Suwanee
Buford
Atlanta
Georgia
Atlante
Nuford
Southern Railroad
Beckham Gains By Man's Death in Kentucky Senate Move
Frankfort Kentucky February 18 Wir will McKnight a 52 year old democratic representative from Mason County died early today in his Capitol hotel room from cardiac asthma after an illness of under a day He served three terms in the state legislature He was among seven democrats who refused to vote for Beckham for United States senator funeral set for Maysville tomorrow A successor to the deceased will be elected in Mason County in ten days and Beckham democrats expect a Democrat allied to their nominee to win the seat.
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Frankfort
Wirwill McKnight
Mason County
Capitol Hotel
McKnight
Beckham
United States
General Assembly
Maysville
Record Breaker Hyomel Sales Outpace Last Year
Hyomel, advertised as a guaranteed cure for catarrh, reports larger sales last year as relief is attributed to breathing medicated air. Leading druggists and physicians in many states endorse it, with Palmer & Sons offering a four dollar outfit and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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TLR
Palmer & Sons
Augusta Weddings In Augusta Georgia February Wedding Plans
Augusta Ga February 13 En Baxements are announced of Mr E C Burwell to Miss Lizzie Allen the wedding to occur in March and of Mr Thomas Dicks to Miss Martha O Connor the wedding to occur Wednesday Both are prominent couples in Augusta.
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Augusta
E. C. Burwell
Lizzie Allen
Thomas Dicks
Martha O'Connor
Augusta Firemen Invite Delegation to Pratt City Tournament
Augusta Fire Department has invited a delegation of representatives to travel to Pratt City, a Birmingham suburb, for a tournament on May 20 and 21. The invitation was received on February 18.
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Augusta
Awgusta Fie
Pratt City
Birmingham
Ala
Georgia Federation of Clubs marks Library Day February 22
Georgia club women set February 22 as Library Day to gather books or funds for school and county libraries. Mrs E G McCabe of Atlanta urges federation support for a Book Shower at the State Normal School in Athens and a state wide drive to boost lending and reading across Georgia.
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Georgia
E. G. McCabe
Atlanta
State Normal School
Athens
Georgia Federation
Mildred Shepperson
Heort
Stats
Federation
Georgia Club
Fep
State Normal Library
Shepperson
eGorgia
C, McCabe
Georgia Federation of Clubs
Peachtree St
Athinta
East
West Athena
Mrs Joes Koger Inherits Fortunes in Georgia Tale
Augusta Georgia February 18 a novel like event unfolds Mrs Joe Koger of Columbia county becomes heiress to about 100000 dollars Col Elisha Bates her late brother once Santa Fe area stage driver started penniless and built a busines fortune until his death left 100000 to his sister now Mrs Roger resident of Columbia county heiress to estate
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Joe Koger
Augusta
Columbia County
Col
Elisha Bates
Santa Fe
Stage Inc
Bater
Col. Bates
Roger
Little Johnny Johansen Injured Playing Toy Rifle
In Augusta Georgia on February 18 a twelve year old boy named Johnny Johansen was accidentally wounded while he and friend Charlie Brucker played with a parlor rifle on Gwinnett Street. The incident occurred yesterday and the two children were involved.
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Augusta
Little
Johnny Johansen
Charlie Brucker
Gwinnett Street
Little heroine Lilly May Kline dies saving boy in railroad tragedy
In Cartersville Georgia February 18 Lilly May Kline twelve Emerson Georgia and six year old David Rogers were struck by a freight engine near the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company works. Lilly May sacrificed herself to shield the child, both bodies mangled beyond recognition as the two were taken to Emerson for burial. Her father, supervisor at Emerson, witnessed the tragedy.
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Cartersville
David Rogers
Lilly May Kline
Emerson
American Chemical Works
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Bartow
Lilly May Kine
Mr. Kline
Lily May
Beech Hargis Defense to Be Self Defense Claim
Lexington Kentucky February 18. In the defense of Beach Hargis for the murder of his father Judge James Hargis the expenses will be paid from the boy's 50000 share of the estate. Breathitt circuit court opens with the Hargis case as the main matter. It is expected Beach Hargis will be indicted and his trial for murder will begin promptly.
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Lexington
Beach Hargis
James Hargis
James H. Adams
Breathitt
Kson
Hargis
Beacn Hargis
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Grippe Coughs
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grippe and pneumonia prevention. It warns to refuse any but the genuine product in the yellow package and notes availability through all druggists.
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Foley
Ohio temperance committee backs Rose county pill bill
Columbus February 18 The house committee on temperance tonight voted to recommend the Rose county on MIL seven of the off members of the committee signing the report. The bill passed the senate after a public hearing in the hall of representatives. Only opposing speech came from T M Gilmore of Kentucky president of the National Motel License League.
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Columbus
Ohio
House Committee On Temperance
Rose County
Senate
Hall of Representatives
T. M. Gilmore
Kentucky
National Motel License League
A. D. Lilley
Tle
County Commissioners Hold Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the county commissioners was held yesterday at the courthouse. The heating plant installation is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily. Two trained dogs will be purchased for the sheriff to aid in tracing criminals. A waiting room for ladies visiting the court will be fitted up. A large petition seeks a road through the county farm to Grove Corner, with a special citizen committee appointed to study feasibility. decision set for the next meeting.
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Court House
Grove Corner
Missionary Institute Convention To Boost Missions
Augusta Georgia February 18 The Methodist churches of the Augusta district plan a strong drive to arouse interest in mission work. Presiding Elder J W Heldt has called a convention of the Missionary Institute for February 19 20 and 21 featuring prominent ministers and laymen from across the district.
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Augusta
Missionary Institute of the District
J. W. Heldt
Savannah River Flood Reaches Record High Levels
The Savannah river fell below the flood stage but surpassed all prior records this season. It exceeded the 26 foot flood mark on several occasions, hitting 28 feet in December and January, with February hovering near 26 and then dipping to 24 feet. Mill operations along the canal faced intermittent shutdowns due to high water.
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Savannah
Negro Ravisher Apprehended Near Augusta
Deputy Sheriff Banks brought James Coler to Augusta from McBean Station for a criminal assault on a girl near Savannah road, six miles from the city, four months ago. He was identified, marking the fifth such case in Augusta within as many months.
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Augusta
Banks
McBean Station
James Coler
Savannah Road
Ministers May Become Active Politically in Augusta
Augusta ministers held their regular meeting yesterday and gave no mention to politics though prior reports suggested clergy would take a more active role in county and municipal affairs. The likely focus is anticipated to be opposition to the state prohibition law.
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Augusta
Northern Autoist Sued for Damages in Augusta
Augusta report states Harry Buhl of Pittsburg is sued by Melissa McCrady for 3000 dollars after his car frightened a mule driver, causing the mule to panic and kill her husband on a country road near Augusta. The plaintiff is identified as a Black woman, and the case hinges on the fatal incident involving an automobile and a mule team.
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Augusta
Harry Buhl
Pittsburg
Melissa McCrady
Buhl
Boy Hurt In Wagon Fall On College Avenue
Willie Cobb aged about fifteen was riding on a wagon on College avenue when it turned onto Clayton street. He fell from the wagon, breaking both bones in his left leg midway between knee and ankle. He was taken to Dr. I H Goss for treatment and is expected to recover with time.
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Willie Cobb
College Avenue
Ife
Clayton Street
Southern Mutual
I. H. Goss
Hubby Does Housework Swap Backfires in Connecticut
In Winsted Connecticut Joe Whitcomb and his wife swapped chores after he left factory work and she stopped cooking. The arrangement has lasted a week with both satisfied. Joe now handles money while his wife performs the house tasks and baby care.
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Joe
Buraln
Elton man praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
Gert Barber of Elton Wisconsin says four doses of DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills have done more than any other medicine. He notes the pills are sold by all druggists and endorses their effectiveness.
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Gert Barber
Elton, Wis
DeWitt
Mayor Fines for Playing "Skins" in Local Game
Mayor Dorsey presided over another case of public disorder as Will Jackson faced a fine for playing skins. He previously levied smaller penalties on other participants but adjusted some fines to twenty five dollars each, aiming to scale punishment for the rowdy game.
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Dorsey
Will Jackson
American teachers prep Europe education inspection trip
Under the National Civic Federation an expedition of five hundred American teachers will visit England Ireland Scotland and the European continent next autumn to study schools and teaching methods. Dr H C White Tulane Dr E B Craighead University of Georgia W H Smiley Denver schools and J M Greenwood Kansas City schools lead arrangements for an inspection focused on elementary and second grade training manual and industrial schools and teacher training institutes. Invitations will go to boards of education superintendents and principals to appoint leaders.
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The
National Civic Federation
Europe
England
Ireland
Scotland
H. C. White
University of Georgia
E. B. Craighead
Tulane University
W. H. Smiley
Taft Sentiment Grows in New England States
Taft gains favor across Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut while New Hampshire shows some anti Taft sentiment. Hughes strong in Vermont and western Massachusetts. Cannon more solid than vice president. Taft plans speeches in Concord Manchester and Lowell as New England delegates weigh support ahead of Chicago convention.
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Boston
Mass
Connecticut
Taft
New Hampshire
Concord
Manchester
Massachusetts
Lowell
Hughes
New England
Chicago
Maine
Rhode Island
Vermont
New York
Fairbanks
Cannon
Neal Bank to Declare a Dividend in Atlanta
The Central Bank and Trust Corporation as receiver of the Neal Bank plans to pay a stockholder dividend within thirty days. The expected payout is around twenty percent, with potential to reach twenty six percent, according to a reliable source.
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Candler
Atlanta
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
Neal Bank
New Commissioner in Oconee County Takes Office
Rev John W McWhorter of Watkinsville elected county school commissioner of Oconee County succeeding long time office holder James M Mayne. Board of education balloted at its meeting last Saturday in Watkinsville. McWhorter, a well educated pastor and former editor of the Oconee Enterprise, will focus on improving county schools.
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John W. McWhorter
Watkinsville
Oconee County
James M. Mayne
McWhorter
County Board of Education
Watkingville
Oconee
Baptist Church
Watkinsville, Land
Bell Brothers marble heir takes reins in Macon
Mr Frank M Bell, long time Bell Bros Marble Co Athens leader and brother of Congressman Thomas M Bell, now heads Bell Marble Co in Macon. He remains a partner in Athens while spending most time expanding in Macon, building a strong regional business and offering the same quality service praised locally.
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Frank M. Bell
Bell Bros. Marble Company
Macon
Bell Marble Company
Bell
Thomas M. Bell
Athens
Georgia
Lincoln Memorial 70 Be Erected National Shrine Bill
Chicago area congressman Madden of Illinois introduces a bill to spend 100000 to aid the Lincoln Farm Association in erecting a national patriotic shrine on the Lincoln birthplace farm in Kentucky. A memorial hall costing over 250000 is planned, with 150000 funded by the association. The hall must include the log cabin birthplace and relics, to be dedicated in 1909, the centennial of Lincoln’s birth.
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Washington, D. C
Madden
Illnois
Lincoln Farm Association
Lincoln
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
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