Clarke County Plans Macadam Road After Convict Labor
Clarke County officials will study macadamized roads in other counties and Mecklenburg North Carolina, then plan to macadamize county roads this summer. Sixteen convicts will be brought in under new law, plus additional county and out-of-county prisoners to work the roads, reducing costs and ensuring labor. Farmers and Athens residents await the start with interest.
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Clarke County
Mecklenburg County
North Carolina
Lass
Clarke
Athens
Jackson Retires From Athens Business After Long Career
Mr JF Jackson retires from active business life to manage his farms. He has operated in grocery and general merchandising in Athens since 1875, previously with Matthews Jackson Vincent, then Jackson Vincent. The Jackson firm dissolved and he leaves the business scene, wished success in retirement.
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Jack F. Jackson
Jackson
Matthews, Jackson & Vincent
Jackson & Vincent
Athens
Winter School of Agriculture Opens at University
The Winter School of Agriculture opens at the University of Giorgia drawing young men from across the state to a special course for limited study time. Professors Johnson and Hart of the agricultural department express enthusiasm as the program begins, promising valuable on farm insights.
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University of Giorgia
Johnson and Hart
Agricultural Department
University
Aubi Cta
Clifton Flour Advertised By Wingfield Cash Grocery
An advertisement asserts Clifton flour yields light white wholesome bread. It claims better results versus other flours and urges shoppers to choose Clifton every time at Wingfield Cash Grocery Store.
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Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery Store
State Agent Doig Fine Work at University of Georgia
State Agent Joseph S. Stewart of the University of Georgia travels Georgia to promote the university. He distributes illustrated placards showing Athens and branch campuses and provides details on courses and admissions to teens and school officials. He collects school data to identify likely entrants each fall, aiding university outreach statewide.
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Joseph S. Stewart
University of Georgia
General Gordon to Rest Among Confederate Soldiers
Atlanta Georgia January 13 General Gordon's last resting place will be among Confederate soldiers he led in war arrangements by the Ladies Memorial Association of Atlanta two vaults flanking the Confederate monument in Oakland cemetery with Mrs Gordon to use the right vault upon her death the association will attend the funeral and place offerings Mrs Gordon and family receive tributes from the association in recognition of Gordon's gallantry also a San Luis Potosi wedding reports Miss Julia Nicholeon of this city and Mr Arthur Alphonso Staab wed with many friends sending congratulations
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Atlanta
General Gordon
Ladies’ Memorial Assolution
Oakland Cemetery
A L Dearing
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Mies Jalia Nicholeon
Arthur Alphonso Staab
Crosses of Honor to be conferred on Lee's birthday
Confederate veterans seek crosses of honor to be awarded by the Daughters of the Confederacy in this city on January 19, the birthday of General Robert E. Lee. If delayed, the next possible date is April 26 Confederate Memorial Day in Georgia. Plans include a memory tribute to Robert E. Lee.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Jnst
R. E. Lee
Georgia
Robert E. Lee
Solicitor General Candidates Sweep Western Circuit
Messrs S J Tribble T J Shackelford and George M Napier, the three solicitor general hopefuls, are daily among circuit voters. Each has visited every county in the circuit in recent weeks and reports bright prospects for election. Tribble has canvassed constantly since his announcement and says he meets encouragement from all quarters. Shackelford and Napier are also actively campaigning.
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Messrs
S J. Tribble
T. J. Shackelford
George M Napier
Western Circuit
Itill
Col. Tribble
Athens Chamber elects Col. M G Michael president for 1904
The Athens Chamber of Commerce annual meeting yesterday at city hall elected M G Michael as president after nominations by D P Haselton. Officers include E H Dorsey as first vice president, H R Palmer second vice president, T W Reed secretary, and C H Phinizy treasurer. The group outlined progress on a Tanery Belt factory, rail improvements, and road bonds, with strong efforts in advertising, literature, and county partnerships.
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The
Athens, Chamber of Commerce
Edwards
M. G. Michael
Carnesville Railroad
Chefrman
H. J. Rowe
Committee of Manufactures
Bin
M.G. Michael
D. P. Haselton
E. H. Dorsey
H R. Palmer
T. W. Reed
Charles H. Phinizy
Reed
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Osmesville
Committee On Railroads
Seaboard Air Line
Committee
Bell Company
Spitting Ordinance To Be Introduced In City Council
At the last regular meeting the board of health recommended an ordinance prohibiting spitting on sidewalks streets cars and other public places. Alderman Lipscomb is expected to introduce the measure at the next council session. Some favor compact enforcement and there is talk of ensuring cuspidors in street cars once law takes effect.
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Board of Health
Lipscomb
Coutail
Arrest
Clifton's Flour Claim Seeks Best Evidence of Quality
An Advertising claim asserts Clifton's flour offers four excellences as proof of superior quality. It urges readers to try the product once to never switch to inferior brands and to accept Clifton's as the best flour.
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Clifton’s
Wingfield Cash Grocery Store
Chancellor Hill Meets Educators in New York Session
Chancellor Hill attended a session of the Southern Educational Board in New York where many prominent south educators were present. He delivered an interesting address and plans to return to Athena in a few days.
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Uuancustor Hill
New York
Southern Educational Board
South
Athena
Work Begins on Belt Factory for J Q McConnell Leather Co
Construction starts on the tannery and belt factory of J Q McConnell Leather Manufacturing Co. The building will advance rapidly, with machinery ordered to arrive as the structure nears completion. Plant expected to operate within sixty days.
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J. Q., McConnell Leather Manufacturing Co
Health report cites low Athens deaths and no epidemic
The annual report to the mayor and council notes 126 interments in Athens last year, 68 whites and 58 negroes. The death rate was under one percent of the population, with no epidemic and an overall phenomenal health record.
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Board of Health
Athens
Capt J H Rucker Touted as Possible Clarke County Representative
The race for Clarke county's next state representative draws attention as Capt J H Rucker is mentioned as a possible candidate. Rucker has long been Athens a citizen with many friends who would welcome his entry into the legislature from this county.
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Clarke County
J. H. Rucker
Capt. Racker
Athens
Honor Roll At The Institute Cleary Lists Top Students
The Institute publishes a detailed honor roll including Senior Latin Georgia Boswell 08.68 Senior English Elizabeth Comer 09 Vera Dozier 988 Lycia Garrett 98.3 Alline Lowe 98.50 Ruth Scott 99.65 Sale We Hall 99 40 Sadie Noland 9980 Elizabeth Willis 99.80 Annie Bernard 99.11 Fresh Latin Mildred Mell 98.08 Bob Fresh Katie Dearing 08.83 Helen McMahan 95 46 Intermediate Nellie Cheney 96.43 Sadie Butler 95.71 Ruth Harper 05.80 Rathlons Hulme 95 07 Lasage Darwin 95 Irregulars Rose Kolbflelsch 09 Mary Wadley 08.18 Fay Webb 98.11 Ethel Murray 06.08 Second Academic Francis Henley Irene Nickerson Annie Riley First Academic Annie B. Dorsey Miriam Philpot India Barnett Laura Cobb Hutchins Ruth Tribble Jennie Arnold Third Primary Gertrude Van Straaten Ida Oomer Harriet Benedict Second Primary William Sizer Edith Beightwell First Primary Stanley Igoe
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Georgia Boswell
Elizabeth Comer
Vera Dozier
Lycia Garrett
Alline Lowe
Ruth Scott
Sale We Hall
Sadie Noland
Elizabeth Willis
Annie Bernard
Mildred Mell
Bob Fresh
Katie Dearing
Helen McMahan
Nellie Cheney
Rose Kolbflelsch
Mary Wadley
Fay Webb
Ethel Murray
Francis Henley
Irene Nickerson
Annie Riley
Annie B. Dorsey
Miriam Philpot
India Barnett
Laura Cobb Hutchins
Ruth Tribble
Jennie Arnold
Gertrude van Straaten
Ida Oomer
Harriet Benedict
Asbury H Hodgson Could Seek Clarke County Seat
Athelms residents discuss Mr Asbury H Hodgson as a possible candidate for Clarke County representative in the general assembly. Hodgson, a leading local businessman, would be well equipped for duties if he decides to enter the race. Friends urge him to announce his candidacy.
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Athens
Asbury H. Hodgeon
Clarke County
General Assembly
Hodgeon
New Bloodhounds Born for Officer Rose in Athens
Officer B O W Rose of the Athens police department has received a registered bloodhound from Ohio aged about eighteen months. The dog is described as a fine animal and among the best ever brought to Athens likely to become a terror to crime in the city.
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Talmage Hardware Company
Athens
Sira
Virard
Deeca
Bowman
Shabay
Devos
Bart Young
E. H. Hiler
John Hanna
F. W. Devoe & Co
New York
B.O. W. Rose
Ohio
Mercer Students Crushed As Dining Hall Floor Collapses
In Macon Georgia on January 13 Mercer University students at Transcontinental Dining Hall were shocked when floor supports failed at around 1 PM. About 35 students dropped to the ground as a table toppled and soup flew from a waiting cook’s tureen. The scene left many covered in soup and debris amid the collapsed room.
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Macon
Mercer University
May Sue Georgia for the Rental at Brisbane Park
Messrs. Sharp and Cummings lessees of Brisbane Park in Atlanta may sue the University of Georgia Athletic Association for the rental of the park used for the Thanksgiving Day football contest. Park management seeks twelve and a half percent of gate receipts, while the Georgia team favors three hundred dollars. court action likely.
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Messrs. Sharp and Cummings
Brisbane
Atlanta
University of Georgia Athletic Association
Georgia
The Saturday Book Club of the City
The Book Club 5 prospering. Established years ago the club provides pleasure and profit to members. It has four boodied and fifteen books in its library and adds the latest works each year. Two books per week are allowed to members and the subscription is one dollar per year.
A Wonderful Saving at Georgia church repaint
The largest Methodist Church in Georgia cut paint use dramatically using 82 gallons of Longman & Martinez mixed with 24 gallons of linseed oil instead of the usual. The actual paint cost was under 120 dollars, saving over 3000 dollars in paint and attracting a large donation. Dosier & Company sells these celebrated paints.
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Georgia
Longman & Martinez
Dosier & Company
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Stewart
Echool
Offctala
Beate
Boards of Education
Olasa
Gordon
Lee
Oolicitor
Moses G. Michael
Manufacturers’ Record
Greater Georgia Fond
Harper’s Weekly
Greater Georgia Association
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Northeast Georgia Fair Association
Thay
Peabody Trustees
Chancellor Hill
H. Rucker
Institute
A. H. Hodgson
Rose
Mess Hall
Georgi
Athens Poad
H. Brantley
Brinots
Gipson Calloway
M. L. Oslvin
Louis Dyes
Andrew Green
J. Il. Hawkins
Joseph Jackson
J. R. Nuaunally
Bob Osby
O. W. Reynolds
Johnis Swaine
Stephens
W. A. Strickland
James Thomas
Jessie N. Vorrentine
Samuel Vergal
Wille Watkins
Winn
O. W. Williams
Pemates
Lucy Adame
Anna Dawson
Mies
Margaret Dawson
Margaret Griffeth
Misa V. A. Livaderiou
Mils Annie Jones
Omry Mathews
Mamie McIntosh
Min Minnia Payne
O. J. Roberts
Misa Caradell Schuessler
Book Club
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