Athens Chamber Forms Committees To Boost Fair And College
The Athens Chamber of Commerce held a well attended meeting at city hall led by President M. G. Michael. A fall fair was proposed with a committee to raise funds and report back to a future meeting. Separate committees were named to back a Tyler Texas college branch, to contact railroads, and to improve Gainesville Midland mail facilities. The session also touched on legal reforms and Alabama politics.
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Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Business College
M. G. Michael
H. J. Rowe
The
Fair Association
Michael
Messia
T. J. Shackelford
T. L. Gantt
Messrs
A. H. Davison
E. J. Bondurant
B. H. Dorsey
Gainesville
Georgian Educator Seeks Federal Aid in Washington
Dr H C White of Athens head of the state agricultural college in Georgia is in Washington to discuss aid for Georgia district agricultural schools. He met Secretary Wilson and hopes the federal government will provide valuable assistance, including support for cemetery education funds.
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Washington, D. C
H.C. White
Athens
State Agricultural College
Washington
Agricultural Schools of
Georgia
Wilson
White
Dornblatt Plumbings Wins Hodgson Shackelford Heating Contract
The Dornblatt Plumbing Co. secured the contract to heat Hodgson Shackelford on Clayton Street. Dornblatt is one of the state’s leading plumbing firms and will install the most improved heating apparatus for a highly comfortable building.
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Hodgson Shackelford
Clayton Street
Dornblatt Plumbing Co
Hodgson & Shackelford
Dornblatt Company
Massillon Coal Mining suit on Ohio railroad order heard
The Massillon Coal Mining Company sues to test the Ohio railroad commission order requiring equal distribution of freight cars among all coal shippers. Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad is a party, arguing the order interferes with interstate commerce and that the commission lacks authority.
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Cincinnati, O
Massillon Coal Mining Company
Ohio Railroad Commission
United States
Ohio
Ita
Mass Hau Company
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Railroad Commission
Commissaion
Hunting for Trouble Cured by Arnica Salve Claims
Charlea Walters of Alleghany California writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures burns sores wounds boils cuts sprains and piles quickly. The ad guarantees it and lists drug stores W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Son as providers.
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California
Charlea Walters
Alleghany
Sierre
Walters
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Son
Georgia College Gains Improved Federal Support for Agriculture
The University of Georgia will receive a boost as Congress passes a bill increasing annual appropriations for state colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts. Each college will gain 5000 dollars per year until funding reaches 50000 dollars, starting from 30000 dollars, with four years to reach the new permanent level. Dr. Henry C. White, Georgia leader, has long championed the measure in national circles.
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Congress
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
H. C. White
Georgia
University of Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Henry C. White
Georgia State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
National Association of State Colleges
Tie
Silver service chosen for battleship Georgia
A Georgia state committee selected a hand crafted silver service worth over ten thousand dollars for the battleship Georgia. The gift will be funded by Georgia cities with Atlanta supplying a $1000 candelabra and Savannah, Columbus, Athens, Macon, and Augusta each contributing pieces. The designs celebrate Georgia products with state insignia and the set will be presented on Georgia Day at the Jamestown exposition. Louise DuBose of Athens is credited for key efforts.
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Athens
Atlanta
Louise DuBose
W. F. Dorsey
Georgia
Terrell
Senenenne
Blan Fireston DuBose
George Tiedeman
Sivinnah
Joyner
C. K. Rawson
Albany
E. A. Hawkins
Americus
L. H. Chappell
Columbus
Bridges Smith
Macon
John W. Maddox
Rome
R. W. Mitchell
Gainesville
W. F. Symons
Brunswick
William Dunbar
Augusta
Aly -Wight
Savannah
Navy
Georgis
Kimbo House
Tanta
National conference to draft uniform laws on life and fire insurance
Gov Hughes invited governors to appoint delegates for a October national conference on uniform laws affecting life and fire insurance divorce public utilities labor interstate commerce and corporate organizations Roosevelt names Floyd Hughes for Norfolk customs post Knox may seek presidential nomination Owen of Muskogee announces Oklahoma senate bid Owen, a Cherokee and former Indian agent, is a notable candidate Bryan plans Vermont tour in April with George Fred Williams
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Westia
Hughes
Col
R. ‘J. Owen
Muskogee
William J. Bryan
Vermont
Burlington
Barre
Green Mountain State
George Fred Williams
Boston
Hall's Catarrh Remedy Ad and Laxative Syrup Promotion
An early 20th century advertisement fragment touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy with testimonials from business figures. It also promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and Kennedy’s, Orr Drug Co. products amid a winter winds themed verse.
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Willie
Winnie
Kennedy
Orr Drug Co
New Belt of Road May Be Constructed
Athens Electric Railway plans an eastward extension from Hancock and College to Jackson street to create a belt line with the Seaboard route. Cars would run through the Methodist church area to Jackson street and the depot, offering a continuous circuit and time savings. The change hinges on new offices in the Southern Mutual Building scheduled next month.
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The
Athens Electric Railway Company
Odist Church
Hancock Avenue
Jackson Street
College Avenue
Southern Mutual
University Boys Pay Compliment in Sporting Gossip
A compiled notes page surveys 1907 baseball and sports rumors. Perry Werden, Tom McDermott, Ned Hanlon, and Hughey Jennings are referenced with teams, contracts, and bets. The piece also covers a New York athletic meet, a long endurance bowling contest, and a Georgia students club presenting a keepsake pin to Col. W. B. Kent’s daughter.
Athens records first century thousand bale cotton receipts
For the first time in Athens history cotton receipts exceed 100 000 bales reaching 100 680 bales by February 21, with total receipts over 102 000 including tees stock. Railroad receipts surpass last year by more than 25 000 bales, while wagon receipts remain near last season.
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Athens
My Inspiration and a Portrait of You
A poetic reminiscence lines a singer praising a beloved muse. The speaker notes praise from thousands, sings a song for the unseen subject, and crafts a portrait from the heart, claiming fidelity and beauty in art that mirrors inner devotion.
Sympathetic Chorus Urges Shared Sorrow and Joy
Poetic exhortation on empathy urges readers to weep with the afflicted and join in their sorrow, while also tuning their hearts to share in others joys and raise voices in glad accord. It emphasizes unity of feeling and communal support.
Normal School Items At Local Meeting
Mrs Ashford a former student visited Miss Ornle Lane last week. Ada Davis and Lena Frank lin of Augusta spent a few days with friends here. The Heil of Mount Vernon play by sophomores on the 22d was well received. Mille Rutherford's recital of Rip Van Winkle was enjoyed and proceeds go to the Mildred Rutherford Society library. Mr E C Granson attends the National Educational convention in Chicago.
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Ada Davis
Lena Franklin
Augusta
Heil
Mount Vernon
Mille Rutherford
Rip van Winkle
Mildred Rutherford
E. C. Granson
Chicago
Lovern Jenkins Wedding Ties Two in Athens
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in Athens the marriage of Miss Mary Lovard of Ocones county and Mr Harvey Jenkins of Macon occurred at the residence of Mr S W Bailey with Rev Geo E Stone officiating. The couple departed for their Macon home. The item adds note that more conventions would help Athens and could be secured with a new hotel.
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S.W. Bailey
Mary Lovard
Ocones County
Harvey ‘Jenking
Macon
Geo. E. Stone
Mrs. Jenkins
Athens
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