City Extension Debate Over Athens Territory Move
A council resolution proposes extending Athens city limits to include nearby territory around the State Normal School and Seaboard lines. Citizens are urged to attend the March 9 meeting to express views for or against the measure, which has sparked strong support and opposition and may prompt a separate incorporation movement.
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Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Barber Street
Linton Woods
Ware
Mmitsus
Ilveller
City to Enforce Ancient Spitting Ban
Chief McKie orders strict enforcement of the city ordinance against spitting on sidewalks floors of streetcars and building interiors. Kreole residents warned and instructed to stop, violators to be cited in the mayor’s court as enforcement begins.
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McKie
Viet McKie
Engeg
Mrs Caterine B Strickland Dies In Madison
Mrs Caterine B Strickland died at her Madison home after a long illness. Her devoted son Judge J J Strickland and other family members cared for her in recent weeks. Funeral arrangements include transfer from the family home to the burial plot beside her husband, with services to be led by Rev John Dell.
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Madison
Caterine B. Strickland
J. J. Strickland
John Dell
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy to clear the system. The copy emphasizes soothing the bowels and expressing relief from cold symptoms, marketed as available at all druggists.
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Kennedy
High School and College Conference Opens on Campus
The first session of the High School and College Conference opened yesterday morning on the campus with about thirty teachers in attendance. Prof J S Stewart presided over administration discussions in the morning, Prof Park led English, and Prof Steed oversaw history. This morning the program continues with administration at nine forty five, mathematics under Prof Stephens at nine forty five, and ancient languages under Professors Bocock and Hooper from four to five.
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J. S. Stewart
Park
Steed
Stephens
Bocock and
Hooper
Trustees appoint committee on Atlanta medical colleges union
Atlanta board of trustees selects P. W. Meldrim W. E. Simmons George F. Gober S BR Adams and A L Hull to inquire into merging two Atlanta medical colleges with the University of Georgia medical department. Final action slated after the committee reports at the fall meeting.
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Atlanta
Board of Trustees
The
State University
Atlanta Medical Colleges
Medical Department
P. W. Meldrim
Chatham
W. E. Simmons
Gwinnett
George F. Gober
Cobb
S. BR. Adams
A. IL. Hull
Clarke
Postoffice Extends Window Hours to 9 PM
A new rule makes the general delivery window stay open until 9 o clock each night and stamps will be sold at the window. John W. Stone is placed in charge of this operation, expected to greatly convenience city residents.
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John W. Stone
Dr C B Petrie Visits Athens From Hopkinsville Ky
Dr C B Petrie formerly a well known Athens citizen now of Hopkinsville Ky spends a few days visiting friends in Athens. He praises the city for its great improvements and development. The notice ends with an advertising line for DeWitt's Little Early Risers sold by all druggists.
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C. B. Petrie
Athens
Hopkinsville
Athena
DeWitt
Couple dodges Brand set for hearing on alimony suit
Mrs. Serena Corbin, 65, sues her husband Ira L. Corbin, 72, for alimony after fleeing divorce proceedings grounded in cruelty. Married 49 years, the couple lives in Gwinnett County where Ira is a prosperous farmer valued at about ten thousand dollars. The hearing is scheduled for the 7th at his city office.
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Dodge Brand
Serena Corbin
Ira L. Corbin
Corbin
Gwinnett County
Arbitration session set with Athens Terminal cases
This morning at ten o'clock the arbitrators Messrs T P Vincent J H Carlton and D W Bailey will hear J A Gordon versus The Athens Terminal Company on Foundry street. The Gviured church case will be heard tomorrow with Vincent Orr and A Dr Cheney as arbitrators. Harper versus The Athens Terminal Company will be heard later, concluding all cases.
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Messrs
T. P. Vincent
J. H. Carlton
D. W. Bailey
J. A. Gordon
Athens Terminal Company
Foundry Street
Terminal Company
Messrs. T. P. Vincent
R. C. Orr
Engineers Attend Denver Session and Democratic National Convention Preparations
Capt. J. W. Barnett and Prof. Charles M. Strahan returned from Denver after attending the American Society of Civil Engineers session with members from across the country. They gained useful information and pleasure from the trip and noted Denver’s preparations for the upcoming Democratic National Convention. The visit stirred excitement as delegates were expected to begin arriving with Bryan anticipated to win on the first ballot.
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J. W. Barnett
Charles M. Strahan
Denver
American Society of Civil Engineers
Messrs. Barnett
Strahan
Bryan
R F D Convention Delegates Head to Albany
Messrs J C Cartledge and E K Collings depart for Albany as delegates to the state convention of R F D carriers. Hundreds of delegates attend Friday and Saturday sessions. Main topics include Good Roads and county road improvements statewide. Cartledge and Colling are noted for strong district representation.
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Messrs
J. C. Cartledge
E. K. Collings
Albany
Mesars
Cartledge
Colling
City League Selects Officers and Sets League Rules
The City League elected Floyd Foster president Ben Thornton secretary and treasurer James Locklin and John Carlthers as umpires. Three teams Merchants Red Star Guano Y M C A will play six weeks starting July 6 at 6 15 pm with games on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Players must be Athens residents. no cross team play and an executive committee will govern. Interested players should sign up with their preferred team reps.
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Floyd Foster
Ben Thornton
James Locklin
John Carlthers
Locklin
The
Merchants
Red Star Guano
Athens
Cue The UC T barbecue set for July Fourth
The UC T barbecue at Spears Springs on July Fourth from five to seven will be among the largest in the city. Prizes announced include first prize twenty five dollars won by Mrs J M Bureh, second prize fifteen dollars won by Miss Belle Yarbrough, and third prize ten dollars won by Miss Emma Belle Willoughby. Proceeds support local drummer boys and entertainment for next year’s members. Tickets are still available at Thorn ton Brothers cafe through Mr J B Thornton.
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Spears Springs
J. M. Bureh
Belle Yarbrough
Emma Belle Willoughby
J. B. Thornton
Thornton Brothers Cafe
Harawa Cafe Hosts Summer School Teachers Valued Guests
Yesterday afternoon the Harawa Cafe hosted teachers attending the Summer School as guests. The act of courtesy and consideration was very much appreciated by all in attendance.
Y M C A Boat Club Organized at Jackson
The Y M C A boat club was organized last night with sixteen men total, four per boat, offering three boating days weekly. Membership costs a dollar fifty for two and a half months, with Roy Finch and Rob Woods handling enrollment, in offices behind King Hodgson Co. on Broad Street. Also noted: Judge Brand to Jefferson Monday to set Jackson Superior Court calendar and grant charters at the session. For sale or rent: nine room house near Prince Avenue, plus DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by local druggists.
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Jackson Court
Charles H. Brand
Jefferson
Jackson Superior Court
the. M. C. A. Boat Club
Roy Finch
Rob Woods
DeWitt
Prince Avenue
E. C. Colbert
Atland
Bad Blaze Narrowly Averted At Cotton Compress
A spark from a passing engine set fire to about fifteen bales of compressed cotton on the platform of the compress yesterday before noon. Fire companies responded quickly and extinguished the blaze within minutes. Had it gained headway the damage could have been serious, but only the edges of the cotton were singed.
Populists in Atlanta to Nominate Watson for President
Hundreds of populists gather in Atlanta on Thursday July 9 to witness the nomination of Mr Watson by the national people's party. He will speak at 10 am on state politics and at 8 pm to accept the nomination at the St Nicholas skating rink the Souths largest auditorium. Special rail rates drawn state wide anticipate thousands from Georgia and beyond.
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Atlanta
Watson
Naonal People's Party
St. Nicholas Skating Rink
Palmer & Sons Move to Newly Built Drug Store
Palmer and Sons, prominent druggists, announce moving into a new, handsome store built by Chas Stern. The fixtures and furnishings reflect extensive investment, aiming to rival a seven story office building nearby. They will operate at both locations today and expect full move by tomorrow.
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Palmer & Sons
Chas, Stern
Appropriation Requested For Athens Institutions
The senate committee on appropriations heard arguments to fund fifteen thousand dollars for repairs at the State Normal School and ten thousand for repairing Old College on the University campus. President Branson and Representative McMahan urged approval. the panel appeared likely to favor both bills though final action was deferred to next Tuesday. Members of the University Corela SOC-8 Club plus three students urged the ten thousand dollar Old College project.
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Atlanta
Senate Committee
State Normalischool
Uweorg
Old College
TM. C. Branson
State Normal School
McMahan
Clarke
O8 Club
Soule Lectures On Soils And Niagara Falls
Dr. A M Soule lectured before Summer School teachers on Experiments with Soils with engaging visuals. A stereopticon lecture titled In Neinire's Laboratory showcased erosion, soil formation, ice and sleet effects, and Niagara Falls. A later morning session promised Experiment with Seeds at 11 50.
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A. M. Soule
Soule
Ne Nire
Niagara Falls
Trustees Move Toward Endowment Increase for Emory College
At a July meeting in Oxford 18 of 39 Emory College trustees approved pursuing a 300000 endowment. Subscriptions totaling 66500 were pledged by Ann G. Candler 50000 and George Winship 10000, with Alumni Association promising 30000. Proposal designates 200000 to general endowment and 100000 to theological department. Endowment current value sits at 237000 with 7 percent earnings. 21 trustees absent offered no communications.
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Atlanta
Emory College
Oxford
Ann G. Candler
George Winship
Alumni Association
Smith Succeeds Hulbert as Atlanta Express Chief
In Atlanta on July 1 the Southern Express Company announced Tuesday major changes in state and local offices. W. W. Hulbert retires with full pay after service. H. M. Smith will be superintendent of the Georgia division. William Egleston becomes clerk to the first vice president. The moves reflect the company’s plan effective Wednesday and are welcomed by Hulbert, Merrs, Egleston, and Smith’s many friends.
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Atlanta
Southern Express Company
W. W. Hulbert
H. M. Smith
Georgia
William Egleston
Naasville
Egleston
Hulbert
Merrs
Smith
Senate Votes Against Convict Lease in Georgia
Georgia Senate rejects convict lease system by 52 to 4 vote on senator Crittenden’s bill. The measure bars county commissioners sheriffs and other officials from hiring convicts to private parties or chain gangs with penalties up to three years. Senate also passes Williford bill to standardize Georgia school term from September 1 to August 31, despite county versus city funding concerns. Senator Felder introduces a budget amendment shifting funds for colonial and Confederate records publication effective October 1, impacting Governor Candior’s role.
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Atlanta
Senate of Georgia
Crittenden
Williford
Rouse
Senate Williford
Felder
Pelder
Toonex
Allen D. Candior
South Carolina Fire Fighters Meet Opens in Darlington
Darlington hosts the annual meeting and tournament of the South Carolina State Firemen's Association as delegations from across the state arrive with bands and apparatus. The prize tournament starts tomorrow at the sport house with a parade to close the gathering on Friday.
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South Carolina
Darlington
D. C
Eltons Bert Barooc Praises De Witt Kidney and Bladder Pills
Bert Barooc of Elton Wisconsin says De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills are the best medicine he has used. He reports strong relief and endorses the product as superior to others. Sold by all drug stores.
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Bert Barooc
Elton, Wis
de Witt
All Drug
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inAtlanta
Thos. E. Watson
Handsome
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