Athens Eyes Move to Secure New Commercial College
Athens considers bringing a Tyler Texas based commercial college to the city. Professor F A Glenn promotes scholarships to fund the venture, selling 110 transferable scholarships at forty five dollars each with 20 percent due on agreement and 80 percent on opening. Committee canvassing locals to sell scholarships. potential enrollment grows to about one thousand annually. Hyomel advertised for bronchial relief and Thaw plea discussed in court as emotional insanity.
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Athens
Georgia
Messrs
Byrne
Glenn
Tyler
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
F. A. Glean
College At
John W. Glenn
Jefferson
Gustavus J. Orr
P. Orr
South
United States
Byrne and
Athena
State Normal School
Real Estate Values Show Healthy Increase
Tax Assessors Lampkin Talmage and Crane are busy in Athens as they assess growing real estate values. They have covered the First ward and much of the Second, with Fourth ward work ahead due to many new houses. Officials expect a large, satisfactory rise, likely higher than last year, with total city valuations up by several hundred thousand dollars.
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Lampkin
Talmage
Crane
Athens
Form er Athenian a millionaire Jester visits kin
Former Athenian W A Jester returns from New York trip where son Walter studies business in Poughkeepsie and daughter Katie attends Boston music conservatory. Walter graduates next month and Katie finishes studies in June. Jester recalls hiring G T Rowland twenty years ago in Greensboro era. Rowland later rose to wealth in publishing in Atlanta and New York. Jester’s connections, earnings, and age noted alongside local news item. Also mentions Ely’s Cream Balm and Governor Terrell ordering state flag at half mast for Judge Bleckley.
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W. A. Jester
Walter
Business College
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Katie
Boston
Walter Jester
Misa Katie Jester
New York
Jester
G. T. Rowland
Rowland
Uhe City
Greensboro
Mr. Rowland
Atlanta
American Publishing Company
Greene County
Eas
Terrell
Avlanta
Logan E. Bleckley
Chamber committee seeks better rail schedules for Athens area
A Chamber of Commerce committee reports progress in securing extended train runs. It plans to petition S A L officials to lengthen the Athens Elberton accommodation, with support from Elberton leaders. The group will travel to Augusta Savannah and Atlanta to press Georgia road officials for improved schedules.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber] of Commerce
Athens
Elberton
Perry F. Smith
Board of Trade of Elberton
Atlanta
Augusta
Georgia Road
Union Point
Savannah
Central of Georgia
City Debates Fair or Carnival for Fall Entertainment
Citizens discuss holding a fair or carnival to entertain thousands of travelers visiting the city from surrounding areas. A meeting at City Hall will be called this week to form an organization and begin planning and advertising immediately.
Judge Brand Affirms Record in Bernstein v. Koken Supply Co
In Bernstein v. Koken Barbers' Supply Co. Judge Brand’s affirmation follows his longstanding un-reversed record. The court of appeals decision upholds his integrity and legal skill. The piece laments Panama Canal needs and praises Brand’s honesty amid national debate.
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HW. Brand
Court of Appeals
Bernstein Vs. Koken Barbers’ Supply Co
H.C. Tuck
Thos. P. Green
Brand
Supreme Court
Crisis at Seaboard Air Line Railroads Cited
Athens residents urged improvements to the passenger depot as President Garrett warned railroads face a financial danger from restrictive legislation. He said seven months into the fiscal year Seaboard has not covered expenses or interest, ruling out upgrades and a possible union station at Norfolk amid efforts to cut costs.
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Athens
Seaboard Alr Line
Garrett
Seaboard Air Line
Atlanta and Birmingham
Waas
Seaboard
Norfolk
Union
Deafness Cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim
Advertises a cure for deafness caused by inflammation of the mucous membranes in the Eustachian tube. Promises one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Ends with sales pitch for Hall's Family Pills for consumption.
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Hall
Frew F J Cheney & CO
Toleco
Mr Fellows Building New Residence on Barrow Street
Mr C B Fellows will soon complete a neat seven room cottage on Barrow street in front of Dr E H Hale's home. The addition enhances the attractive little city district and its residences in the area.
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Fellows
Barrow Street
E. H. Hale
Georgia Teachers Meeting Program Set in Macon 1907
The Georgia Educational Association's meeting in Macon April 25–27, 1907 promises strong interest. President Barrow announced the official program with officers listed, including D. C. Barrow as President and J. C. Wardlaw as Treasurer, plus a full schedule of addresses, discussions, and departmental meetings. Railroads offer reduced round trip rates with certificates.
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Georgia Educational Association
Macon
Barrow
Association
D. C. Barrow
Athens
L. B. Evans
Augusta
M.A. Lambdin
Barnesville
H. B
Daniel
Valdosta
J. C. Wardlaw
Milledgeville
Georgia
Walter B. Hill
M. L. Brittain
M. M. Marks
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsements and Athens College Motion
An ad highlights Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and sleeplessness with a testimonials claim from Mrs. S. H. Hemphill of 311 Prince Avenue. Foster Milling Co. is named as US agents. The Dawson News notes drought and mentions Senator Bailey and Bacon in a political item. A piece urges a big business college for Athens and calls for civic action to secure it.
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S. H. Hemphill
Prince Avenue
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Son
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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Thaw
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George T. Rowland
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Program For Georgia Teachers’ Meeting
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J. WH. Walker
J. D. Robeson
E. W. Childs
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K. G. Matheson
Committee On the Betterment
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J. H. Walker
E.W. Childs
Agnes Harris
Maybelle Moore
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T. G. Hudson
G. C. Adams
W. B. Merritt
D. L. Earnest
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Gertrude A. Alexander
Sapre
Otis Ashmore
W. T. Garrett
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