Star Thread Mills Sale Sparks Bid War and Panic
The Star Thread Mills auction drew a large crowd as Mr. Jameez White won the property for 56000 after fierce bidding led by Capt. J W Hinton. Creditors and stockholders may try to halt the sale. Judge Russell will rule next week. Nearby, a separate incident involved a deranged man named Joe Few causing a citywide scare before police escorted him to town.
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Star Thread Mills
Jameez White
White
J. W. Hinton
Commissioner West
Griffith
Sheriff Wier
A. H. Hodgson
Grant and Grant
New York
R. K. Reaves
This City
C.J. Hood
Harmony Grove
Capt
James White
Athens
Their Golden Wedding
Invitations announce the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs W T Lowe of Winterville on August 14 at their home. The couple marked fifty years of marriage as a rare life milestone, with Mr Lowe a brother of Alderman Lowe.
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W. T. Lowe
Winterville
Lowes
Mr. Lowe
Alderman Lowe
Peace Warrant Dismissed in Lewis Case
Wash Brown filed a peace warrant against George Lewis claiming threats to life and bodily harm. Judge Foster presided. the evidence showed no grounds for a peace bond and the case was dismissed. The plaintiff lacked representation while the defendant had none.
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Wash Brown
George Lewis
Brown
Lewis
Foster
Mayor’s Court Clears Man in Blind Tiger Case
In Athens yesterday Jack Kenney a negro was tried for selling whiskey. Three cases were lumped and he was found guilty facing a $50 fine or three months on the chain gang to wear stripes. Lucy Hawkins a young negress was fined $2.90 for scrapping and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kenney
Athens
Kenney
Smith
Chain Gang
Rock Quarry
Lucy Hawkins
New Seaboard Agent T. R. Thomson to Move Family to Athens
Mr. T. R. Thomson, newly appointed Seaboard Air Line agent, will relocate his family to Athens. They are expected to arrive tomorrow from Raleigh, and Thomson has assumed duties with work progressing smoothly.
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T.R. Thomson
Seaboard Air Line
Athens
Raleigh
Qir
Thomson
North Georgia District Conference Opens at Tignal
Clergy from First Methodist and Oconee Street churches travel to Tignal Wilkes county for the North Georgia District Conference in Independence church. Bishop Warren Candler among speakers with over a hundred delegates expected. meetings span several days. An elderly shopper fainted at the Racket Store after buying 25 cents of goods, narrowly missing a fall, as Broad Street anticipates the Max Joseph building grand opening drawing crowds with bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Heidt
Cicero Mitchell
T. H. Dozier
J. N. Webb
Tom Comer
First Methodist Church
G. D. Stone
G. E. Stone
W. A. Pledger
J. E. Gardner
Oconee Street Church
North Georgia
Methodist Church
Tignal
Wilkes County
Independence Church
Warren Candler
Max Joseph
Broad Street
Brumby Drug Co Sells Cc AN OIL Planters Cate
A medicinal product named Cc AN OIL Planters Cate is offered by Brumby Drug Co for bruises eruptions and sores price listed at 25 cents.
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Cate
Rhea
Brumby Drug Co
Quiet wedding on Pulaski Street for Emma Wier and J M McCurdy
Miss Emma Wier and Mr J M McCurdy were married in a quiet ceremony at the bride's Pulaski Street home last night with only close family present. The pair will honeymoon at Tallulah Falls before returning. Best wishes from friends follow the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wier
J. M. McCurdy
Pulaski Street
Mrs. McCurdy
Tallulah Falls
Will Henry Morton Hosts Large Country Barbecue
A number of citizens attended a barbecue yesterday hosted by Will Henry Morton at his Poryear home. The event provided annual enjoyment with a friendly crowd departing after a fine time and good company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Henry Morton
Cuban Relief Claims Fast Cure for Various Ailments
An ad for Cuban Relief promises relief from otitis, colic, neuralgia, toothache, sour stomach, and summer complaints in five minutes. Sold by Brumby Drag Co with a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumby Drag Co
Quiet Rome couple wed at sister's home
Miss Lewis Ramseur and Mr. W. H. Smith, both of Rome, were married in a quiet morning ceremony at Rev. G. D. Stone's home. The couple plan to visit Sullivan's Island then settle in Athens, with lines to prominent Rome families noted.
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Lewis Ramseur
W. H. Smith
Rome
G. D. Stone
Mr. Stone
Sullivan’s Island
Athens
D. H. Ramsour
Mr. Smith
Halstead Smith
Atlanta
Hill City
Miss Smith
Geo. D. Stone
Charlie O Farrell to Wed Miss Wilson in Ironton
Popular Atlantans Miss Effie Murdock Wilson and Mr Charles J O Farrell Jr both of Atlanta plan to wed in Ironton Ohio on Wednesday July 26 at 8 pm Their families and Athens friends note O Farrell’s local ties and Bell Telephone work as part of the forthcoming nuptials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. O'Farrell, Jr
Athens
Effie Wilson
Atlanta
O'Farrell
The
Atlanta Journal
Effie Murdock Wilson
M. Charles J. O'Farrell
Ironton
Miss Wilson
W. A. Murdock
Charles J. O'Farrell
Bell Telephone Co
Alger Out as Secretary of War Amid Resignation Stir
Washington July 20 Secretary of War Russell A Alger resigned effective at the president's pleasure. The president accepted the resignation to take effect at month’s end with Assistant Mecklsohn serving in the interim. Public opinion and beef contract criticism spurred the move amid a war department inquiry.
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Washington
Russell A. Alger
Meckilsohn
Alger
Miles
Cuba
War Department
Eagan
University of Agriculture Course Modernized at Savannah
The Savannah Press profiles a sweeping reform in the University of Agriculture's instruction led by Professor H N Starnes and President White. The new program, through a uniform system and practical farm demonstrations, spans three and a half years with detailed study in botany agronomy chemistry entomology horticulture and animal science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Savannah Press
Starnes
White
H. N. Starnes
University
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
University Farm Expands Agriculture and Agrotechny Courses
The university plans rapid equipment of the farm for a new agriculture program. Facilities will include model barns for cattle sheep swine and poultry and adjuncts such as soils shredders hay presses and agrotechny features including butter cheese making fruit processing and wine making. The 113 acre farm has three divisions agriculture horticulture and animal industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Allen's Foot-Ease Keeps Feet Cool and Endurance High
A vintage ad claims Allen's Foot-Ease prevents sweating and soreness, cooling feet and boosting endurance for over a million wheel users. It promises relief from smarting swelling and aching feet and notes availability at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a mail sample offer from Allen Olmsted, LeRoy, New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Paving Progress on Clayton and Thomas Streets
The street paving on Clayton and Thomas streets advances with abundant materials and steady crews. Concrete foundations for vitrified brick are laid between Wall and Thomas, while Belgian blocks on Thomas Street from the railroad depot to Broad Street near completion ahead of Saturday night readiness.
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Thomas and
Clayton Streets
Clayton Street
Brock
Wall
Thomas Streets
Jackson Street
Thomas Street
Central of Georgia
Athens Hardware Company
Broad’ Street
Unknown Man Rescued From Oconee River After Drunken Plunge
Two young Black men reported pulling a white man from the Oconee River near the lan yard branch. The man, soaked and muddy, confessed he fell in after drinking. he could not swim and was saved by the quick actions of the rescuers and town officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee
Lieut
Goodrum
Felton
Bicycle trust formed by forty five manufacturers
Forty five manufacturers representing fifty three plants met at the Waldorf Astoria to complete the organization of the bicycle trust. The plan called for a capital of 40 million dollars divided into 10 million in 5 percent gold debenture bonds 10 million in 7 percent cumulative preferred stock and 20 million in common stock.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Bicycle Trust
Committee On Organization
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T. R. Thomson
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North Georgia District Conference
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Bishop Candler
Dr. Heidt
Hobbs
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Lewis Ramsaur
Weading
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Sirs. Smith
Charlie O’farrell
Atlantian
University School ‘of Agriculture
Professor Starnes
Dr. White
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the Brocks
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