Edwards Named First President of Athens Chamber
L. F. Edwards is elected as the first president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce with W. C. Pryan as first vice president and M. G. Michael as second vice president. T. W. Reed is secretary and Mrs. H. Punta zy is treasurer. permanent organization set at noon meeting in city hall amid strong turnout and high enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Edwards
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Itans
W.C. Pryan
Vics
Gol. M. G. Michael
T. W. Reed
H. Puinizy
Nnoon
Chamber of Commerce
Moser
F. Rhodes
L. F. Elwards
T.S Mell
W. W. Thomas
J J
List of committee members drafts constitution and by laws
A committee appointed to draft the constitution and by laws includes O McMahan D N Hodgson W W Turner J R Brantley J J Strickland B O Turner B F Holder G H Hulme W F Dorsey R L Mesa J King P Morton D P Haselton J A Handicatt R Brandt O B Webb J A Hodgson W A Mallory E H Dorsey H J Rowe W B O Nea l H V Head E J Bondorant O H Phill i z y O H Arnold Jr M H Skolowski J H Fleming A L Brooks A Weatherford O B Griffoth W Wingfield and G T Morrell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. McMahan
D. N. Hodgson
W. W. Turner
J. R. Brantley
J. J. Strickland
B.O. Turner
B. F. Holder
G H Hulme
W. F. Dorsey
R L. Mesa
J. King
P. Morton
D. P. Haselton
J A. Handicatt
R Brandt
Webb J. A. Hodgson
W. A. Mallory
E H Dorsey
H. J. Rowe
W. B. O'Neal
H V. Head
E. J. Bondorant
H. Phill Izy
O. H. Arnold, Jr
M. H. Skolowski
J. H. Fleming
A. L. Brooks
A. ©. Weatherford
O. B. Griffoth
W. ©. Wingfield
G T. Morrell
Chamber of Commerce adopts amended report from chairman
The organization reported through Chairman Mayor J F Rhodes and the amended report was adopted. Monthly Cham ber of Commerce meetings will be on the second Tuesday of each month. Quarterly meetings occur on the second Tuesday in January April July and October. The annual meeting falls on the second Tuesday in January. Meetings for the present are to be held in City Hall. Seventeen committees will be appointed to handle matters brought forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rhodes
Chamber of Commerce
Mathers
Chamber committee list outlines eight departments
A fragment from a Chamber of Commerce document lists committees including Arbitration Agriculture Land and Immigration Advertising Publicity Banking and Currency New Enterprises Express Service and Railroad Transportation Finance Health and Sanitation Information and Statistics Insurance Legislation Manufactures Postal and Telegraph Service Streets Roads and Parks.
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Chamber of Commerce
How To Find Out About Kidney Trouble
Instructional ad explains using a glass test for kidney health and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and urinary issues. Claims relief from back pain frequent urination scalding sensation and liquor after effects. Promises free sample bottle and booklet by mail with address in Binghamton New York.
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Br. Kilmer & Home of
Swamp Root, Co
Binghamton, N
Kilmer
Dr. H. O. White Appointed Director at Experiment Station
Governor Terrell appoints Dr. H. O. White, president of the state College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, as a director of the state experiment station at Experiment, Georgia.
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Terrell
H. O. White
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arta
State Experiment Station
Experiment, Ga
Roosevelts demand in Mississippi sparks postal crisis
Washington reports President Roosevelt insists Indianola Mississippi must accept Minnie Cox or have the post office closed. The note details committee appointments, Chamber of Commerce plans, and hopes for Athens leadership as a new business group forms to advance city interests. Over 1200 businessmen already members with aims to grow to two hundred. Next meeting set for February 2 at 4 pm.
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Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Indianola
Miss
Negreas
Minnie Cox Ax Pont
Femain
Reed
Phimisy
Chamber of Commerce
Tts
J¢Ty
Morse
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Chivalry and Beauty to Grace Washington Party
Plans were made at a D A R meeting for a General and Mrs Washington wedding party to be held Tuesday evening January 20 at Mrs L D DuBose home. Proceeds benefit Continental Hall a Washington memorial. General Washington to be portrayed by Floyd Foster with Miss Louise DuBose as Mrs Washington. Numerous bridesmaids, attendants, candy girls, and tea tables named.
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Sam Barrow
Paul Plunket
Jim Hitch
Gordon Carson
Ed Carson
Dudley
Reynolds
Hugh McIntyre
Ed Jerger
John Ross
Oliver Bloodworth
Hanley Abbots
Claude Scarborough
Robert Newcomb
Joel Penniatsz
Wailes Lewis
Sam Gentry
Will McDowell
Brooks
Martin Richter
Hampton Ellis
Victor Allen
Will Sparks
England
Walter Jackson
Jones Yow
John Felder
Cam Dorsey
Roy
Joe Hall
Harvey Moore
Edgworth Siamkin
T. J. Shackelford
Katie Dearing
Lucy Fleming
Mattie Sa
Phinizy
O. O'Farrell
Ansland
Marguerite Thomas
Minnie Thomas
Marine Gerdine
Moselle
Der
Mildred Mell
Callie Hall
Anna Coates Benedict
Billope Phinizy
Mra. Stovall
Miss McPherson
O'Farrell
R. W. Lamkin
EA. Crawford
M. A. Camak
R T. DaBose
Mildred Rutherford
J. H. Fleming
Price Hinton
Hutchens
E. B. Mell
Will Build Two More Residences in Athens
Mendel Morris, who recently completed four naval cottages on the Frier son lot at Jackson street, has closed a contract to erect two more on the Dougherty street side. They will be rented before any lumber is laid. The note highlights strong demand for housing in Athens driven by population growth.
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Mendel Morris
Frierson
Jackson Street
Dougherty Street
Athens
Athens Begins Work on City Directory
The new city directory project is underway in Athens. Citizens welcome a first class directory, noting no similar sized city lacks one and urging businesses to secure advertising space with the publishers now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athene
Athens
Orr Drug Co. stockholders meet in fine shape
Orr Drug Company reports a prosperous year with rising business volume. Officers reelected: President Chas H. Phinizy Secretary and Treasurer B Toombs Dabose General Manager R O Orr. Wedding presents will be auctioned and Gen Washington will lead a Virginia reel with 25 cent admission in costume, otherwise 60 cents. Children admitted 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr Drug Company
Chas H. Phinizy
B. Toombs Dabose
R. O. Orr
Mrs Ward Predicts Fate of Athens Figures in City
Augusta spiritualist Mrs Rebecca P Ward predicted in Athens that a street duel will kill or involve a police officer this year a top Athens official will die three major fires will strike the city one seen as incendiary others destroying brick stores and a next winter fire may threaten animal or human life 1903 promises greatest prosperity and religious factions may disappear local believers cite her McKinley prediction accuracy and Hood s Sarsaparilla is endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mra. Ward
Hall to Exhibit at Atheneum Next Week
Fred B. Hall, famed pool and billiard champion and card expert, will stage an exhibition at the Atheneum early next week likely Tuesday evening. He has recently drawn praise in Augusta and other cities as the country’s finest pool and billiard player and card specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Hall
Mr. Hall
Augusta
Hall
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