Athens Land Company form plans to boost city growth
Citizens in Athens gathered in the council chambers to endorse the creation of the Athens Land Company. The group approved a charter, set capital at twenty five thousand dollars, and discussed bylaws and stock subscriptions. Members pledged support to attract the G. C. N. Railroad and advance local development.
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Athens
von Reeend
Erwin
Fyonlert
F, Brown
Arava
Pepe’ Barlow
Athens Land Company
Sala
Brown
Tiventys
Gantt
Hull
Ter
C.G. Talmadge
Charles Ste Bailey
Griffeth
Mrr
Tipton
HHS
Carlton
Asg. Otiwl
Graeme N
Baltimore
Owith
Mr. Galitt
Mr. Hull
G.C. N
G., C. &N. Hon. H.,h. Carlton Substituted That Mr. Hull
Land Company
O.G. Ramercae
W. Fsais
J. A. Hamnnicutt
Gautt
Holman
W. J. “Morton
E. ST. Brown
Handsome Donation to First Baptist Church in Athens
A valuable lot between the Baptist church and the new opera house has been donated to the church by unnamed owners. The deed is not yet signed but will be presented soon. The prime business area site is reserved for a larger church building to meet rising population demand.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
New Opera House
Athens
Bags
Starke
Mr. Gilbert
Gilbert
Ayo
Ry Gilbert
Mr. Starke
Dol
George Washington
Alps
Italy
Bonaparte
Welington
Thermopyle
Hannibal
the Boyne
England
Temple of Justice
Starksville
Emeeting
Baldwiin
Genera Assembly
Georgia
Aps
Congress of Georgia
Congress
Gorgias
Yneresa
Ibig
Forte
Gvorking
Geir'gia
Three Prisoners Die in Fire at Jarl, Jacksonville
Three inmates perished in a blaze at the Jarl in Jacksonville Oregon during early morning hours. Victims were Newton Cook 56 born in Tennessee Henry Hoover 55 born in Michigan and Frank Warner 19 born in Germany.
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Jacksonville
Oregon
shier/ HY
Newton Cook
Tennesse
Henry Hoover
Michegan
Frank Warner
Germany
Thrilling Starksville Tale Of Cow Hide and Yankee Siege
In Starksville Georgia Col Baldwin recounts a midnight burglary misadventure with a milk cow mistaken for a thief and a dawn rescue by a mob. He recalls Sherman era alarms and a bold plan to defend the town with resolutions rather than force.
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Starksville
John Sullivan
Calvin Pro Tem Under Fire Over Parliamentary Rulings
The Athens Dairy Banner rebuts a July 11 report mocking Hon. Martin Calvin speaker pro tem of the Georgia House. Readers from Atlanta dispute claims of his incompetence, praising his conduct and adherence to House parliamentary law. A July 13 note recalls the funeral of Mr. Loderie Groeson and a small child death at Austin Plantation.
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Mar. Calvin
Richmond
Calvin
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Eeitor Athens
Martin Calvin
Mell
House
Ladiy
Jug Tavern
Loderie Groeson
Mander
Bir
Juin’ Cient
Austin
Our Congressman and rivals in Georgia politics
A Baxter editor reports on William M. Howard of Lexington as a leading candidate in the northern district with support from the Atlanta Constitution and Henry Grady. The piece details rivals including Judge Lawson and Baptist preacher J. G. Gibson, plus potential candidates Frank Colley and Hal Lewis. It notes Carlton’s strength with rural voters and the strategy to field local opponents if needed.
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Baxter
Atlanta
Sur
Carlton
Lawson
Capt. Carlton
Dark Horse
Hal Lewis
Hal
Frank Colley
W. M.howard
Franklin
Madisons
Elbert
Atlanta Constitution
Henry
W. Grady
Howard
Carltons
Crawford
J.G. Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Uut
Ime
Sth
Lam
Death of Miss Yellie Lapaford in Watkinsville
Miss Yellie Lapaford of Watkinsville dies after fever in Athens area. She was highly popular locally and left behind Miss NeWis Bangford daughter of Beliford Taangford. The report notes broad community sorrow and remembers her as well loved.
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Col. C. W. Baldwin
Col. C . Washington
Baldwin
Col. Baldwin
C of
Joe
Tom Jefferson
Col. B
Lee ¢ County
Puvin
Cook
Taia
ipBesae
Starkeville
Sherman
Ssphlker
Atte
W. R-Raxkin
H. Flemming
E.G. Smasxtons
Congressman
Garlton
Wm.m Howard
Lexington
John G. Gibson
Caruta
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