City Hall Bond Plan Moves Amid Strong Council Backing
The Athins city council yesterday endorsed a new city hall project after years of discussion. Alderman Vorderan and F A Lipecomb pushed for plans and a bond election, with Capt J W Barnett to draw designs between 25000 and 20000 dollars. An election may be called once plans are ready, aiming for a splendid downtown building soon.
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F. A. Lipecomb
Vorderan
Progressive Athena
Hodgson
Court House
Oceancil
Plana
J. W. Barnett
Death of Winterville Woman Mrs W M England
Mrs W M England aged resident of Winterville died late Wednesday at her home after three years of paralysis. She was mother to Reva R England of Jackson Georgia who were at the bedside. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon and burial followed in Winterville Cemetery.
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Winterville
W. M. England
England
Reva R. B. O
Jackson
Athens Guards Hold Their Own in Macon Rifle Shoot
Reports from Macon say the Athens Guards performed well at the state rifle shoot. Albany led earlier, with Athens close behind, as W. E. Jackson tied for a 31 score of 31 in the 200 yard event. Athens reportedly improved next day, surpassing other 3rd regiment teams on average.
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Macon
Athens
Albany
Clos
W. E Jackson
Athens Businessmen Back Carnival Plan For Fall
Athens business leaders convene to discuss a city carnival this fall. A Tuesday meeting at six p m will unify efforts to raise funds and recruit attractions. Citizens and merchants voiced strong support, noting past carnivals boosted tourism and local ties, with several pledging double gifts if well led.
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Thera
Buriices
Athena
Athens
Stresta
Yraterday
W. F. Dorsey
D. W. McGregor
B P. Sorrells
Martin J. Abney
Thay
Mvests
W. P. Vonderan
D. A Swadder
E. H. Dorny
EB. I Smith
Jake Btern
R. O. Orr
A. H. Davison
J. ¥. Carithera
Rom
Splendid Barbecue Given by Mr. Flatow
Mr. Lucien B Flatow senior member of Lucien B Flatow Company hosted a fine barbecue for his firm employees and friends at Mrs P S Marks residence. About forty guests attended and praised his cooking promising future business success. W F Doreey acted as master of ceremonies and thanked Mr Flatow, with Max Joseph replying on his behalf in his usual cheerful manner.
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Lucien B. Flatow
Lucien B Flatow Company
Mra. P
Flatow
Barbrone
Waramaker
Athens
Gacets
W.F. Doreey
Ceremonias
Filatow
Max Joseph
Woman Shapes as Goat Haunts Oconee Cemetery
Neighborhood reports a nightly apparition near Oconee cemetery. Witnesses describe a woman rising from a grave then transforming into a goat with horns before plunging into the river. Local men sought access to verify the tale, but the sexton denied entry and the mystery remains unresolved.
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Oconee Cemetery
Oconee
Sandy Creek Road Veritable Monument Opens in Clarke County
The Athena to Sandy Creek road is completed and praised as a monument to Superintendant Stanley. Clarke County officials plan to meet the new road at the city site near T. H. Barrett’s residence with a branching street from River Street across Burickland Street. The county and city engineers will jointly build the new street, expected to be a beauty.
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Athena
Sandy Creek
Clarke County
Stanley
T. H. Barrets
River Street
Burickland Street
Had Learned City Ways In Athens Coons Earn City Wage
Had Learned City Ways reports that Will Plummer a Maysville coon arrived in Athens last week and found work at a livery stable He spurred a horse to beat a rain and swung onto College Avenue overturning a wagon near Flatow Co s store The negro was thrown and badly cut His mayor fined him 5 for disorderly conduct The piece notes the plan to discuss a big city wage scheme at a forthcoming Athens meeting with local business leaders.
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Will Plummer
Maysville
Athens
Broad Street
College Avenue
Cliyton Street
Flatow & Co
Clearing Debris After Fire Advances Rebuilding Work
A large workforce cleared debris from a recent destructive fire as rebuilding begins. Machinery for the press is en route to Athens, and work will accelerate once it arrives, with preparations aimed to start creating again promptly.
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Bany Yraterday
Athens
Colored teachers being trained at Peabody Summer School
The Peabody Summer School in Athens trains colored teachers from Clarke county and surrounding areas under Prof. J A Bray and his wife. Emphasizing practical industrial training to reduce idleness and crime, the program seeks white and public support, school cooperation, and broader access to hands on skills for better citizenship and thrift.
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Peabody
Athens
Jevanties
J.A. Bray
Bray
South
Hoe
Koot Institute
Bammer
Clarke
Board of Education
In Memory of Mas Jornsom and Blanchie Welcome
Poem fragment memorializing Mas Jornsom and Dear Blanchie with river crossing imagery and gothic tone. It references gates of the city, phantom bark, and reunion themes. An obituary-like tribute appears alongside an advertisement for Bucklin's Armies Salve with retailer names.
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Farrer
Blanchie
Dear Blanchie
Fearlsady
Carnival plans spark growing business talk in Athena
Athans businessmen press for a carnival, expecting a strong turnout at the Tuesday afternoon meeting at the Athermam. Recent state newspaper reports on fairs fuel interest, with locals praising past Athens carnivals and backing a financially prudent plan to build a permanent fairground funded by carnival surplus.
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Athans
Athermam
Athena
Athens
Work of the Normal Pupils in Georgia’s Educational Awakening
News notes from Knox County and Georgia Normal reflecting a surge in educational spirit, student-led fundraising, and community support. It highlights letters from President Branson, scholarships planned with Peabody funds, county committees, and a new college building starting soon. Also cited is a notable library expansion at the Georgia Normal, aided by donors including Dr. A O. Granger. Public notices of local health remedies and a bedside call for Judge R. I. B. Raseell’s mother wrap the item in a broad community snapshot.
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Georgia
North Carolina
Thas
Isimoh
Sahoo Atadente
Camnos
E O. Branson
Georgia State Normal
Papra
The
Georgia Normal
Eta‘dent
A O. Granger
Unveiling of General Walker Monument in Atlanta
Athens residents plan to attend the Walker Monument Association unveiling in Atlanta on July 22. Two thousand guests will join a barbecue at Bronwood, with railroads offering reduced fares for travelers from across the state. The Confederate veterans, Walker family, and notable figures including General C. Howard and Joseph L. Cummings will attend. the ceremony will feature remarks by Janos L. Brown and a citation from Cummings, with the old granddaughter of Walker to unveil the monument. Also notes a Dallas-like obituary of Mrs Lois Cragg praising Dr King's New Discovery.
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Atlanta
General Walker
Walker Monument Association
Tee State
Janos L. Brown
Bronwood
William H. T. Walker
Brown
Walker
Confederate Veterans
Georgia
Quites
Monument Association
Joasph L. Cummings
Augusta
C.C. Howard
Lean
Man and Horse Killed by Lightning near Crawford
Athens reports a planter Me N. Smith of Oglethorpe county and his horse were struck by lightning Monday afternoon while returning to Crawford from his farm. Both were killed instantly and badly burned. Smith, about 50, had been plowing all day and slid free from the plow before attempting the last stretch to Crawford. He was known in Athens and the community mourns his loss.
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Athens
Me N. Smith
Oglethorpe County
Mr. Emich
Jake Smith
Lexington
Simpson District
Smith
Stormwide damage reported in county with barn burned
A Wednesday afternoon storm caused extensive damage in the county. Col J J Strickland’s farm on the Dan Inlsville road suffered a total barn loss with contents destroyed. No stock was harmed. Lightning also struck Mr J A Pitner’s barn area near Barber Street, killing a hog.
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Col. J.J. Strickland
Daninlsville
Hightoimg
J A Pitner
Barber Street
Fla
Or Talmage's Love for Little Tots in A London
The Pittsburg Times recalls T DeWitt Talmage's rapport with children noting one New York dinner where a five year old granddaughter asked if God made her. He replies yes and the child then suggests God is doing better work now, reflecting a gentle pastor’s influence. Also promotional item for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, touting stomach and liver benefits with a 25 cent price.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
Pittsburg
Talmage White
New York
Aughter
Dr. Talmage
Talmage
Faon
Broad Street Hill Repair Ordered by Council
The council ordered relaying the old Belgian block pavement on Broad Street Hill and lowering the grade of the lower street section to extend the pavement a few feet further down, addressing years of wear and glassy condition.
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MR. Flatow
Sandy Creek Road
Mas
Jornsom
Bucklin
W. J. Smith & Bro
HEB, Palmer & Sone
Gan Ral
Knox
H. R Palmer & Sons
H Dillard
Raseell
Quise i
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Ww. J Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Bons
Prios
Tam
T. W. Robinson
Broad Street Hill
eGrave
Robertson ‘Marble Works
Hep Thomas
Athens, Ga
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