Eighth District Democratic Rules Set for 1912 Primary
The Eighth Congressional District Committee met in Athens with Morgan and Greene counties absent. W A Mathews of Madison named chairman to fill the vacancy. convention set for August 27 in Athens City Hall. Rules outline primary and convention procedures, candidate notices, assessments, and county delegate structure, with contests and district committee provisions.
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Eighth Congressional District Committee
Athens
Morgan
Greene
Jasper County
Col
W. 8. Floresce
W. A. Mathews
Madison County
Eighth
Clarke, Elbert
Franklin
Hart
Madison
Newton
Oglethorpe
Oconee
Putnam, Walton
Wilkes
Democratic Executive Committee of
Georgia
Congress
Congressional District Executive Committee
Aald
Thi
General Assembly
Comtest
Gold County
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Executive
Eighth Congressional District
Albert W. Mathews
J. Rod Skelton
Greensboro to Have Two Artesian Wells
Greensboro Georgia plans a second artesian well after the first 271 foot well produced about 60 gallons per minute of pure water. City officials expect both wells to yield around 100 gallons per minute, enough to meet Greensboro’s needs. The second bore is located about 200 feet northwest of the first.
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Greensboro
Athens Citizens Endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for Kidney Trouble
A Detroit anniversary carnival news item follows a claim from Mrs. FP Richards of Athens Georgia endorsing Dean's Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney trouble. The piece notes her 1908 endorsement and asserts the product is sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents. Also mentioned is Detroit's 211th anniversary Cadillaque carnival with 10,000 participants in celebration of Cadillac.
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Athens
Richards
N. Thomas St
Dean
Foster-Milburm Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Detroit
Cadillac
Clarke County Plans New 175000 Courthouse Stepping Ahead
Clarke County prepares to build a new courthouse at an estimated cost of 175000 with removal of bullrings near Carlton pending completion. The Banner outlines the building, its five story layout including hospital and laundry on top, and credits A Ten Eyck Brown of Atlanta as the architect responsible for the plans.
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Clarke County
Court House
C. H
Carlton
A. Ten Eyck Brown
Atlanta
Watson Addresses Wire Bridge Celebration and State Campaign
Special to the Banner reports the July 29 opening of the wire bridge in Oconee and Oglethorpe counties with a large barbecue. Thomas E. Watson spoke, endorsing Jack Slaton for governor and S. Guyton McLendon for railroad commissioner, while urging support for Col. J. J. Brown for agriculture and opposing Judge Hillyer. Brown and Smith attended. Watson avoided broad political discussion.
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Wire Bridge
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Thomas E. Watson
Thomson
J. J. Brown
Elbert
R. L. J. Smith
Commerce
Brown
Smith
Watson
Jack” Slaton
Guyton McLendon
Ais
DeKalb Holds Governorship Talk in July Debate
Special to the Banner reports that DeKalb County remains a focal point in gubernatorial speculation as Georgia politicians dissect the Tipping bill and prohibition policy. The piece notes Hooper Alexander as a key figure whose stance on enforcement and referendum has shifted, with potential runs and attacks aimed at Judge L. S. Roan. It also mentions W. C. Birchmore and Recorder Broyles in a separate note about speedy judicial handling in Homer, Georgia.
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Atlanta
DeKalb
Alexander
Brown
W. A. Covington
Colquitt
Hooper Alexander
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Mr. Alexander
House
L. 8. Roan
Stone Mountain Circuit
Roan
Hooper Abelander
Branson Leads Talks at Virginia Rural Life Conference
Prof E G Branson of the State Normal School spoke twice to the fifth annual rural life conference at the University of Virginia summer school in Charlottesville. Attended by over 1400 leaders, speakers included Bradford Knapp Henry Israel John Monroe and Scudder. Branson discussed Small Farm Ownership and the Georgia Club at the State Normal School and its work on rural life problems.
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Rural Life
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
United States
Bradford Knapp
U.S. Department
Henry Israsl
New York
John Monroe
Maine
Scudder
Lee Coulter
Washington
B. C. Branson
State Normal School
Georgia Club
Mrs Minnie Brown Despondent Suicide Near Royston Ga
Mrs Minnie Brown, about 28, shot herself at home in Royston after long illness and mother's death. She left a note saying she preferred death to suffering. Her husband, a Madison county farmer, was away at the time. She leaves several small children and was buried in Royston.
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Royston
Minnie Brown
Brown
Madison County
Vannah
T. R. Rice
T.J. Hulme
Elberton
Statement of Affairs on Athens Trust & Banking Co
Judge Brand reports a three class creditor set for the defunct Athens Trust & Banking Co. Depositors owe $43 214.22 and time certificates $6 705. Notes to banks in Baltimore totaled $30 000 with about $3 000 collected locally. Discrimination against Baltimore creditors not allowed. all three classes share dividends pro rata. About $7 000 on hand. dividends delayed as exact debts to Baltimore banks, debtor offsets, and unreturned collaterals are resolved.
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Athns Trust & Banking Company
Judge Brand
Athns Trust & Banking Co
Certifcatea
Hatel
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Towit
Baltimore Bank Credit
Ora
Ifre Leret
Green
Barnett
H. C. Tuck Michael
Savannah Chamber seeks aid for Brinson Railway extension
The Savannah Chamber of Commerce urges Athens Thomson and Washington chapters to send delegates to Savannah next Wednesday. They will ask the Savannah city council to donate 150000 dollars to extend the Brinson Railway from Waynesboro to Athens via Thomson and Washington. The letter from J F Gray invites coordinated support and asks for acknowledgment.
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Chamber of Commerce of
City of
Savannah
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Washington
Thomson
Salt
Waynesboro
Brinson
W. F. Dorsey
A. W. Brooks
Savannahans
Georgia
Savannah Morning News
Savannah Chamber of Commerce
Brinson Railway
Bootblack Burglarizes Office of the Judge of City Court
Elberton Georgia July 20 Perry Mattox a colored bootblack burglarized the office of Geo C Grogan judge of the city court. He took a plate and spectacles found in possession with Willingham colored and several other missing items. He was sent to jail and the woman with him was also committed on charge.
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Bootblack
Elberton
Perry Mattox
Geo. C. Grogan
Willingham
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Omer
W. C. Birchmore
Broyles
E.G. Branson
UNW. OF
Mrs. Brown Sue
Negro
Banner
Center
Walt Strickland
D. B. Thompson
Dan Melaville
Alec Smith
Strickland
Athens Trust and Banking Company
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