Work starts on new fertilizer factory in Athena
The Hodgson Cotton Company begins building a 100 000 factory on the Blackmon track just outside Athena. Forty workers lay track toward the site as Atlanta firm N P Pratt Laboratory handles erection under George K Pratt. The plant will produce 12 000 tons of acid phosphate and up to 20 000 tons of fertilizer annually, with capacity to expand, signaling Athena’s push to become a major Georgia industrial center.
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Georgia
Hodgson Cotton Company
Blackmon
Georgia Railroad
Gtorals
N.P. Pratt Laboratory
Atlanta
George K Pratt
Robinson
The
Georgia Railway
Athena
Gem of
Athens
Red Star
Potomac
Remodeling Planned for Joseph Building at Corner of Clayton and Wall
Col Max Joseph authorizes The Banner to report the Joseph building will be remodeled soon into a modern first class office block. An interior plan aims for 86 offices with modern conveniences and an electric elevator. The top floor may serve as a lodge room for Masonic use. Sixty workers to be employed in the project under Miss Myra Cone.
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Col Max Joseph
Max Joaeh
Clayton and
Wall Streets
Col Joseph
Myra Cone
Mana
Turner & Hodgeon
Apple tree myth and Appomattox surrender details
University of Georgia professor Sylvanus Morris questioned where Lee’s surrender occurred. Gen. Gordon confirms the formal surrender happened in the McLean House room at Appomattox, with the apple tree tale linked to a meeting between Lee and Grant nearby.
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Sylvanus Morris
University of Georgia Law School
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Lee
Richardson
Prof. Morris
Leo
Asa
McLean
Appommattor
Morris
Gordon
John K. Gordon
Atlanta
Grant
Appommattox
Col. Marshall
Adam Badeau
Gen. Gordon
Gen. Longstreet
Myself
Appomattox
Mclean House
Gen. Grant
J. B. Gordon
Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Co Expands Plant Site
The Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Co has purchased land between its plant and the bridge on Oconee street to gain room for a planned addition. Business growth since the new plant's establishment has crowded the site, prompting preparations for expansion of facilities and equipment.
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Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Company
Oenttal
Oconee Street
City hall to be moved to rear of lot on Hancock Avenue
Authorities award contract to J A Saye to relocate the present city hall to the rear of the lot next to Dr Gerdine's residence on Hancock Avenue. Work to begin soon as the new city hall is completed.
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City Hall
Dr. Gerdine
Hancock Avenue
J. A. Saye
Mr C A Talmadge To Build Residence
Mr C A Talmadge will start a two story eight room residence on Prince Avenue within a few days. It will stand between Major John E Talmadge and A H Hodgeson’s homes and should become one of the city’s most attractive houses once finished. Weather will delay the start until suitable.
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C. A. Talmadge
Prince Avenue
John E. Talmadge
A. H. Hodgeon
Mag Shewell's New Residence On Milledge Avenue
Contractor Sage advances on the two story home for Mrs Ida Shewell on Milledge avenue beside Judge Cobb. Completion expected in a few weeks making a prominent improvement in the city section.
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Sage
Ida Shewell
Milledge Avenue
Andrew J. Cobb
Generous Offer From Afar Prompts Athens Club Plan
A. G. Lee of Denton Texas proposes to fund a new local club in Athens named for the International Political Specialists' School and the World's Dialectic Institute. He pledges to donate a handsome building and an ideal lot, aiming to complete the project by the club’s third anniversary.
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A. G. Lee
Denton
Texas
International Political Specialists’ School
Dialhetic Institute
Athena
Philanthrophy
Athens
Ta Home
Diathetic Institute
Farmers Enter Big Contest for Wheat and Oats
Chairman Hussey of the Athens Wheat and Oat Fair reports increasing applications for entry into contests offering prizes for the largest crops per acreage. The outlook anticipates at least two hundred farmers entering the competitions.
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Hussey
Athens
Cotton Market Snapshot Across Major Hubs
Liverpool Middling uplands 5.82 bale totals 6,000 American 5,100 receipts 62,000 American 61,100. New York Spot 10.05 steady tone. Athens Middling 97.0. Port receipts Today 20,000 Year Ago 21,800.
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Liverpool
New York
Athens
Calico and Drapery Goods Listed for Sale
A crowded sale listing extensive fabric, linens, and societal goods including 10 000 yards dress calico, 75 pieces bleached linen, 60 pieces striped Madras, 12 dozen Turkish towels, 250 dozen spools thread, 500 Near Silk Petticoats and more. Also notes curtain scrim and Oriental drapery, with prices per item and quantities.
Erection of New Two Story House on the Boulevard
Mr. J. E. Bradberry is building a new two story residence on the Boulevard beyond Mayor Rhodes. The house should be finished by spring and will be a notable addition to that end of the city. Several other residences are planned in that area of Athens.
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Athens
Georgia
J. E. Bradberry
Rhodes
Mer
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University Museum
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Mr. Sylvanus Morris
Athens, Ga
Oconee Oil and Fertilizer CO
City
New Hall
Mag
Shewell
the International Political Specialists’ and Diabhetic Institute
Daily News
Boudnt
Vonvjadure ‘Company
Louis Morris
Bishop
Creas Cove
Orleans
Madras
Toile de Nord”’ Ginghams, At
Louis
Millinery Department
Morris, Bishop Building
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