Athens Defeated by Augusta Team in Opening Game
Augusta beat Athens 5 to 1 in the first of a three game set this week. The Athens club showed promise despite the loss as it was the first time the full squad had played together. Another game is slated for this afternoon and one more tomorrow with Augusta.
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Augusta
Athens
M.Q. A
Pierce
Endlers of
Rees
Invalids' Hotel
Hlafredical Star
Hitle
Dearing & Co Stock Sold Under Court Order
By order of court the entire stock of Dearing & Co gentlemen s haberdashers and tailors will be paid at retail for the next few days by 8 0 Ppson Receiver, by order of Court at normal cost as seen in today s advertisement Mr Herbert Fleming of Kissimme Fla visiting relatives Mr Frank H Dearing has returned from Wiightsville
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Dearing & Co
Herbert Fleming
Kissimme
Fla
Akerman Named Yale Forestry Instructor
Alfred Akerman is appointed as an instructor in forestry at Yale. He recently graduated from the forestry school and will return there to teach. A former graduate of the University of the Slave of 1697 he was an honor student and has studied at several universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Akerman
Yale
Akerman
Forestry
University of the Slave
Severe fall injures Mrs Jones at home
Mrs W H Jones slipped on her back porch yesterday near the city and broke her left arm in two places near the wrist. She was brought to the city and treated by Dr H Dillard who set the arm.
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W. H Jones
8. H Dillard
Hart to Attend Four Week Summer School at Ohio State
Mr. Jack Hart, recently appointed a fellow in agriculture at the University of Ohio, will leave July 4 for Columbus to take a four week course in agriculture at the summer school of Ohio State University. He will begin his duties at the university in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hart
University
Columbus
Ohio
Hart
Hard Work and Health Claims of Dr Pierce Remedies
A fragmented promotional piece extols hard labor and warns of burnout. It cites testimonials praising Dr Pierce products like Golden Medical Discovery for scrofulous neck glands, claiming cures and weight gain, with mention of the Invalids' Hotel and prominent endorsements.
First Sunday School Institute Opens in Gainesville
The inaugural Sunday School Institute of the North Georgia Conference meets July 6 to 11 at First Methodist, Gainesville, under Prof H M Hamill. President George M Napier and Secretary H B Mays lead Athens attendees, with sessions on doctrines, teaching methods, and church training.
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The
North Georgia
First Methodist Church
Gainesville
Conference Sunday School Board
Methodist Church
H. M Hamill
George M. Napier
Monroe
Toath
H. B. Mays
Jefferson
Athens
Institute
Henry B. Mays
W. F. Quillian
G. M. Napier
Alonzo Monk
W. L. Pierce
Christian Church
Hi, M. Hamill
Prof
Hamill
J. H. Farr
Mary A. Bacon
J W. Quillian
Clarke county delegation selects officers for Atlanta convention
Delegates appointed by ex Chairman Foster met at city hall to organize for the Democratic convention in Atlanta on July 2. Judge Howell Cobb elected temporary chairman, W B Barnett permanent chairman, and unity vote approved. Delegation plans a local option plank while leaving final stance to attending members.
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Foster
Clarke County
Atlanta
Howell Cobb
F. Holder, Jr
Cobb
W. J Morton
W. B Barnett
Barnett
H. West
H. J Rowe
John White Morton
Clarke
Georgia
Thomas
State Executive Committee
West
Judge Thomas
Moon
Tte
W.B. Barnett
Aon
G. O. Thomas
J. ¥. Carithers
J. Tribble
James Dovisor
Fire destroys Domalsonville Georgia town center
Bainbridge Ga June 20 The entire business portion of Domalsonville a cotton mill town twenty miles west of Bainbridge was burned yesterday afternoon cause and method unavailable. Sufferers include Chason & Co Dr Minter C I Fiveash Donalson Benton A R Co and United States Post lane. Heaviest losses claimed by Chiaton Co and A R Benton Co with partial insurance from Hartford Phoenix Commercial Union Western Royal and others. No definite loss estimate or plans yet announced. The town remains greatly excited.
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Bainbridge
Domalsonville
Fire destroys Alpharetta business district in midnight blaze
Alpharetta Georgia, June 26. The business portion of the town was wiped out by a fire that started shortly after midnight. All business houses including the Alpharetta Free Press office were destroyed. Financial loss estimated high with unclear origin as the town slept.
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Georgia
Alpharetta
Alpharetta Frep Press
Athens Booms With $80,000 Spent In Buildings This Summer
A vivid look at Athens growth shows $960,000 spent on residences this summer with notable homes on Boulevard and Jackson street. New projects include a $100,000 government building, a $10,000 Practical School at the Normal School, and ongoing works by Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Co. Electric power expansion and a trunk railway line headquarters loom, signaling good times ahead yet urging caution and steady effort.
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Athens
8 H Dillard
A. H. Hodgem
Huggins
Mraste
Hope Hale
Collet
Ingle
Jester
Misara
M. G
Simon Michael
Prince Avenue
Mendel Morris
Jackson Street
Oglethorpe County
Normal School
Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Co
Buttet
Brake
Estes
Stockton Bride Weds Bell In Jefferson Society Note
Miss Hala Estelle Stockton wed Horatio W. Bell at four o clock in Dry Pond Georgia with Henry B. Mays officiating. Bell, a Bay Jefferson assistant postmaster, and Stockton are celebrated in county society circles. A reception at West Sycamore Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul B Matthews followed, featuring elegant refreshments and the town’s social elite.
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J. Ferton
Jane
Jo, Stockton
Dry Pond
Hala Estelle Stockton
Horatio W. Bell
J:fferson
Bay
Henry B. Mays
Asa
Bell
Paul B. Matthews
West Sycamore St
W. Bell, Jr
Jefferson
Big firm to locate here promises growth for Athens
A prominent firm plans to move to Athens on September 1 citing strong railroad and electrical power. The Messrs Griffeth own the business, including North American Manostaring Co. and its popular lookbook single tree, signaling big local investment and job prospects. A London Herald report denies cancer rumors about King Edward amid speculation following the German Empress Frederick news.
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Bogart
Messrs Griffeth
North American Manostaring Co
Athens
New York
Edward
London
Frederick
Germany
Duke of
Arrow Escape From Crowning Near Oxford River
Mr. W H Morton and his son narrowly escaped drowning after fording the Alcova river five miles from Oxford. Their horse swam clear, but the flat boat and wagon were pinned at a dangerous bend where many had perished. The scene recalls local drownings in the river’s history. Also mentions Perry Davis Painkiller and a visit by Miss May Michael to Monroe.
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W.H. Morton
Oxford
Mr. Morton
Alcova River
RAGE IN JACKSON CANDIDATES NAMED FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Harmony Grove Georgia reports Dr L G Hardeman enters the race for Jackson County representative with support from friends. Also in the contest are Col W H Quarterman of Winder and Hon John Hosch of Hoschton, with J N Holder hoped to announce soon. The primary will determine the two Democratic picks for the legislature. Harmony Grove Mills adds a second installment payment due July 1 as prospects for independent cotton seed interests rise.
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Harmony Grove
de, Hardeman
W. H. Quarterman
Winder
John Hosch
Hoschton
J. N. Holder
Jefferson
Jackson
Court convenes tale of cases listed in docket
Court convenes this morn with a docket that includes Grifeth Bros. and West versus Hale et al. Wilkins versus Mell Southern Fertilizer Company versus J M Elroy et al Equitable Security Company versus H C Bishop and J H G H Helme Company versus Dallas Grain and Cotton Company State versus Richard Field.
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Tor Today
Grifeth Bros
West
Hale
Wilkins
Mell
Southern Fertilizer Co
J. M. McElroy
Equitable Security Co
H. C. Bishop
J. H G
Grand Sham Battle in Atlanta July Fourth
Officer Goodrem reports a man jailed, while Atlanta hosts a mammoth Fourth of July Sham Battle and Field Day activities by the Fifth Regiment. Events include bicycle and foot races, tug of war, flat races, pole vault, and a huge celebration with over a thousand soldiers, plus cheap rail rates via Seaboard Air Line.
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Atlanta
Seabord Air Line
WB Cbristian
A. G. Pya
Death of an infant Teat child obituary notice
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Teat aged fifteen months died last Wednesday. A brief funeral will be held at the residence this morning at 9 o clock, with Christian hope expressed by the bereaved parents.
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W. H. Teat
Grand Millinery Sale with Expert Staff and 40 Percent Discount
A reader is invited to call and inspect the Grand Millinery offering, noting an expert milliner and four assistants. Men’s and ladies’ furnishings are advertised, with discounts up to 40 percent, money refunded if goods are not satisfactory or not as represented.
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S. C. Upson
Frank H. Dearing
Wiightsville
Jones
University of Ohio
Zebulon
B. Lattin
Grifton
Pitt Co. N.C
Dallalo
the Sunday School Institute
Jennie
L Bass
Henry Wooding
Mra
F. H. Logan
Wallace Rogers
W. 0. Lovett
D.D
Banday School
J. T. Daves
B. Bogland
Sanday
Saprrinteod
M. M. Davies
Oer Leaay
T. M. Coker
George Hodgson
Prinze Avenue
J Ss. Andrews
Memphis, Tenn
Andrews Liquor Co
Memphis
Tenn
Andrews
Smandy
J. Is. Andrews
Liquor Co
Roney
J.fferson
Bell-Stockton
North American Manufacturing Co
Arrow
Crowning
W. H. Morton
Perry Davis
Chen
May Michael
Julia Price
Hegress
Crawford
Goodrem
Lexington
Richard Baxter
City
Emily Hutcheson
Mualson
Louis Morris
Bishop Bt
R. & G. Summer
Pat Tip
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