Mr Watson in Athens Seeks Colonial Home and Library Access
Hon Thomas E Watson the Georgia orator and historian may become an Athens resident purchasing one of the old colonial homes. He plans to begin his history of the South and needs larger library facilities. Local D A R delegates were elected to Congress in Washington next month.
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Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Athens
Watson
R. Toombs DeBose
South
Thomson
University Mbrary
Atlanta
Shackelford Aims for Solicitor General Post
Walton Tribune reports Col Thomas J Shackelford of Athens seeks the Western Circuit Solicitor General seat for 1904 and will launch an early campaign. As Clark County’s representative in the Georgia Legislature he is regarded as a leading local lawyer.
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Thomas J. Shackelford
Athens
Col. Shackelford
Clark County
Georgia
the Tribune
Col Shackelford
Three Successes of the Season Highlight Local Theater
Richard Manofield presents Julius Caesar with grand scale while Virginia Harned stages Iris for its sensational appeal and Kathryn Kidder offers Alexander Damas Fils An Eye for an Eye. These three are described as the season’s emphatic dramatic successes with Kidder’s act to appear at the local playhouse soon.
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Richard Manofield
Virginia Harned
Kathryn Kidder
Alexander Damas Fils
Miss Kidder
Act Tees
Athens Moves Toward Electric Waterworks System
The Athens city waterworks prepares to switch from steam to electric power as two large motors are installed and tested. The main electric pump will arrive next week, and officials claim cheaper rates and more satisfactory service for residents.
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Athens City
Honor Roll at the Institute December list
Lucy Cobb Institute publishes the December honor roll with many students across Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman and Intermediate Latin and English, Academic, and Primary divisions. Highlights include Isabelle Helaman, Harriet Ellis, Maud Flournoy, Pearl Lewis, Sallie Hall, Carrie Nichols, Katie Dearing, Hilda Ausland and Nellie Cheney among others.
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Isabelle Helaman
Mamie Coffee
Harriet Ellis
Eleanor Honomcntt
Camlle Lamar
Maud Flournoy
Pearl Lewis
Annie Carr
Florence Hobbs
Charlotte Miller
Katharine Park
Georgia Browell
Clara Carr
Sarah Gerdine
Alleyne Ware
Beesie Brightwell
Carrie Lizzie Comer
Sallie Hall
Rath ' Boott
Sadie Noland
Eleanor Youngg
May Halbin
Lydia Hutchins
Mildred Mell
Jonnie Arnold
Anna Coates Benedict
Lizsie Orr
Hipkins
Harriet Benedict
Ida Comer
Gertrude van Straaten
Edith Brightwell
William Sizer
Edwards Leads Athens Chamber toward Depot Plan
The Athens Chamber of Commerce formed on Wednesday under President L. F. Edwards, a local manufacturer, who is selecting committee chairmen. Plans include early action on establishing a union depot for the city, with strong belief that a depot can be secured with proper steps.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
L. F. Edwards
Chamber of Commerce
Athens Welcomes New Southern Manufacturing Plant
The Southern Manufacturing Company completes a new plant in Athens ready for operation. Machinery installed and tested, the facility will produce batting and mattress materials, employing a number of workers.
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Southern Manufacturing Company
Athens
Banda
Trustees to Hear Library Site Debate on Broad Street
The University of Georgia building committee meets at 10 AM to decide on a Peabody library site and discuss additions and dormitory conversion. Chamber of Commerce members urge Broad Street location, citing prominence and public interest. trustees to report at 3 PM.
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Chamber of Commerce
Trustees of
The
University Georgia
H. D. McDaniel
Howell Cobb
E. H. Callaway
N. E. Harris
Hamilton McWhorter
W. B. Hill
Peabody Library
Board of Trustees
Edwards
Broad Street
Athens
Organized Charity Plan Aims To Fund Bessie Mell Home in Athens
The Banner reports a city plan to organize all Athens charities by next week. At least 100 men would sign an agreement to donate $1 monthly to the Bessie Mell Industrial Home treasury and refuse street beggars, directing them to authorities for aid. A prominent businessman supports the plan.
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Athens
Bessie Mell
Bucness
Banner
Audrey on Stage at New Opera House Next Month
Mary Johnston novel Audre y presented on stage by Liebler Company with costumes reproducing eighteenth century Virginia gowns designed by Percy Moran. The production aims to appeal to feminine interest and is hailed as a standout theatrical achievement of the season.
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Audrey
Mary Johnston
Herriet Ford
E. F. Boddington
Liebler & Company
Virginia
Percy Moran
No Quarantine Against Winder Debated by City Board
At a Board of Health meeting the council was asked to place a quarantine on Winder Ga due to alleged smallpox. Dr Dillard testified he examined cases there and deemed them smallpox. Aldermen Hodgson Foster and O Farrell debated. Foster moved no quarantine and to verify local controls. The council adjourned after a motion to adjourn. W W Turner Clerk
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Board of Health
Winder
Seasion
Rhodes
Backer
Dillard
Hodgson
Foster
O'Farrell
Will Erect Statue to Gen J E B Stuart
The Veteran Cavalry Association of the Army of Northern Virginia plans an equestrian statue in Richmond for General J E B Stuart. Dr W B Conway of this city secured 12 dollars and sent it to Richmond, with most funds already in sight.
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Veteran Cavalry Association
Army of Northern Virginia
Richmond
J E. B Stuart
W. B. Conway
Lorenz Clinic Prompts Hope For Crippled Children
A visit by Dr. Lorenz, famed German surgeon, highlights crippling hip joint disease in Georgia. New York surgeons tested clinics on 8,000 crippled patients while Atlanta area orphanage Decatur’s Orphans Home cares for about 200 destitute children yearly.
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Lorenz
Germany
America
Armour
New York City
Dr. Lorens
Lorens
Georgia
Jesus
Decatur
D A R entertainment postponed for Continental Hall
The event by the D A R for Continental Hall is rescheduled to Thursday January 3304 due to costume shortages. The University orchestra will provide music and the evening will feature the Washington ovation. Miss Carolyn Cobb and Miss Mary Ann Racker were wrongly omitted from the maid of honor list and Miss Louise Lacy and Miss Helen Lacy from the candy girl list.
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Continental Hall
Washington
Carolyn Cobb
Mary Ann Racker
Malde
Louise
Helen Lacy
Thad Boyd Case in Court’s Hands
Judge R B Russell has taken the papers in the Thad Boyd case with briefs from both sides and will decide soon whether to grant a new trial. Also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a headache cure in Winnie Virginia.
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Thad Boyd
Juige R. B. Russell
Mr. N. A. Webster
Winnie
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R Palmer & Son
Gonzales Shot Down in Columbia Street Tragedy
Prominent editor N G J Gonzales of the Columbia State was shot by Lieutenant Governor James H Tillman as he walked home from his office. Tillman was arrested. Gonzales’s wound is reported fatal. The incident follows a U S Senate feud linking Senator Tillman and McLaurin.
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Gonzales
Columbia State
Colombia
N. GJ Gonzales
Columbia
James H. Tillman
Lillman
Ando
Tilman
Ben Tillman
McLaurin
United States
Micah Jenkins
Roosevelt
Hough Riders
Cuba
South Carolina
United States Senate
Jenkins
Mm. N.G. Gonsales
Daily States
Hood
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